VATHCM07 (TRD)- 10-Day Colorful Vietnam From Hochiminh – Hoian – Hanoi

10 Days / 9 Nights

Duration

3-star, 4-star, 5-star, Standard

Hotel

Ho Chi Minh

Departure Place

Summary of Itinerary
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Ben Tre
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnel Half Day Then Taking Train to Danang
Day 4: Da Nang Arrival – Hoi An
Day 5: My Son Hollyland Tour
Day 6: Flight Da Nang – Ha Noi
Day 7: Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay
Day 8: Ha Long Bay – Ha Noi
Day 9: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave
Day 10: Ha Noi Departure

TOUR INCLUDES

Air Da Nang – Ha Noi
Train Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang,
Airport transfer.
Accommodation: 7 nights Hotel, 1 night on train & 1 night on Cruise in Ha Long Bay.
Meals inclusive in itinerary.
The group tours:

Mekong delta1 day
Cu Chi Tunnels 1/2 day
My son Hollyland and Traditional village
Halong Cruise 2 days 1 night
Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave 1 day

TOUR EXCLUDES

Over sea air fare
Travel insurance
Vietnam visa
Personal entertainment expenses.
Meals out of tour.
*The pricing increases 20% during February 7 to February 15, 2024 (during Lunar New Year)

Additional information

Type of rooms	Single Supplement, Shared room, Single traveler

Day 1

HO CHI MINH (SAI GON) ARRIVAL (Meals: No)

On arrival Ho Chi Minh City, we will see at the airport and transfer to center for check in hotel. You are free time for leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 2

HO CHI MINH –MYTHO –BENTRE (Meals: L)

8.00am depart to My Tho city, 1.5 hours drive.

A smooth pass the rice fields to the beautiful rural. Start boat on the Tien River to islet. View the Dragon, Phoenix and Unicorn Islet. Walk into the village, visit fruit garden, enjoy the tropical fruit while folk music is performed by the local people.

The cruise will lead to Ben Tre province, “the country of coconut”, visit coconut candy workshop, bee house, enjoy honey tea and take a picture with snake.

The amazing rowing boat trip on the small canal – fully covered by the shadow of the water coconut’s tree.

Having lunch at local restaurant. After lunch, we will freetime for biking, walking.

3.00 Back Saigon. On the way, we will stop at vinh Trang Pagoda. 5pm get back to Saigon.

Overnight in Saigon.

Day 3

HALF DAY CU CHI TUNNELS THEN TRAIN TO DANANG (Meals: B)

08:30 We depart from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels for 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti – American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for its tunnels system of over 220 km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreigner.

The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers along the side of road. You will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone “. The remnants you will see that Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there. Ever wonder what it feels like to fire an AK-47?

Visit Cu chi tunnels, you have a chance to find out!

14:30 The bus back HCM.

Free time in the afternoon until inthe evening

18:30PM: Private car pick up to train station, depart for Da Nang – Hoi An.

Overnight on train.

Day 4

DANANG ARRIVAL THEN CAR TO HOI AN (Meals: No)

12:00 PM: Arrival Da Nang train station, transfer to Hoi An Town.
You are free to discover the ancient town: Japanese Bridge, lantern road, traditional tailor shop, enjoy the specialities. Besides, you can view sunset at Cua Dai beach.

Spend overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5

MY SON HOLLYLAND DELUXE TOUR (Meals: B, L)

07h30-08h30: The bus and tour guide pick you up at your hotel ( in Hoi An ancient town area)

08h30: Leaving Hoi An for My Son HolyLand

09h30:Arriving in My Son – the Holyland surrounded by the marvelous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Acient buidings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide

12h00: Leaving My Son for Cau Lau boat station and taking a boat trip on Thu Bon river. You could visit the living of the local people and feeling the fresh air . You will have lunch on the boat before stoping for visitting at Kim Bong Carpentry Village – The traditional work village.

14h30: The boat trip will finish at Bach Dang Boat station. Van pick up and transfer back to your hotel. End your trip!

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6

HOIAN –DANANG THEN FLIGHT TO HANOI (Meals: B)

After breakfast, you are free until airport transfer. You take a flight to Hanoi and stay in a touristic area of Hanoi Old Quarter.

Spend overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 7

HANOI –HALONG OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (Meals: B, L, D)

(Your hotel – Tuan Chau marina – Halong bay – Lunch– Surprising Cave – Titop Island – Sunset party – Dinner – Onboard night activities)

07.45 – 08.15 approx

– Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus pick up

– Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta

– Get your camera ready to take photos. Comfort break. The time from Hanoi to Halong bay is approximately 3 ½ hours.

12 – 12.30 approx

– Arriving Tuan Chau marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Refresh with our welcome drink. Meet the captain, crew in the cruise briefing.

– Check into your cabin. Time to refresh and unwind

– Set sail as lunch is served

– Join us for a typical local lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area.

Afternoon

– Arrive at Surprising Cave (Hang Sửng Sốt), explore the cave and find out how the cave was named a Surprising.

– Heading to Titop island area. Drop anchor in the calm water surrounded by beautiful islets. Visit Titop island for swimming and snorkeling or do the short trek to the top of island to have the overview of Halong bay from here

– Heading back toward the sleeping area

Early evening

– Summit on the sundeck watching the sunset, enjoy Sunset party. It’s ideal time to make acquaintance with new friends, sharing your traveling experience or simply watching the sunset

– An authentic Vietnamese menu is served

– After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at our bar, or take for you one of our onboard activities: book reading, games, movies, and squid fishing…

Day 8

HALONG BAY –HANOI (Meals: B, L)

(Tai Chi – Breakfast – Luon Cave – Cooking Demonstration – Lunch – Farewell at your hotel)

06:30
For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body, joining Tai Chi session to full charge your energy for the day.

07:00 – 08:00

Local breakfast is served

08:00
– Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets as we sail through the calm emerald waters heading to Luon Cave (Hang Luồn)
– Take your option either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or comfortably on bamboo boat rowed by the locals.

09:00
Check out the cabins, at your leisure while our cruise taking you pass by other beautiful highlights in the bay.

10:00
You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served.

12:00

Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell.
Transfer to minibus or private and return to Hanoi.

Arrival back at your hotel approximately 16:30 – 17:00.

Stay overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 9

HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE FULL DAY (Meals: B,L)

07:45-08:15: Our tour guide and driver will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi city to depart for Ninh Binh province (120 Kms). Start Hoa Lu/ Trang An full day tour.
Hoa Lu: Visit Hoa Lu – the historic capital of Vietnam and the famous ancient temples of Le and the Dinh Dynasties.
13:00 Depart to visit Trang An tourist attraction, take a boat trip to visit cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wildness, see the scenery of mountain and rivers Halong Bay on the land of Ninh Binh.
15:30 Visit Mua Cave – the highlight attraction in Ninh binh, challenge yourself for 500 step up Cave mountain where you will have great panorama view of Tam Coc and rice field.
18:00 Leave Ninh binh for Hanoi
20:30: Tour Trang An full day Tour ends.
Overnight in Hanoi

Day 10

HANOI DEPARTURE (Meals: B)

You will have breakfast at hotel. Relax time in Ha Noi until transfer to the airport for the flight back home. See you again!

PRICE FOR PERSON IN USD

CLASS	SHARED ROOM	SINGLE SUPPLEMENT	SINGLE TRAVELER
Standard accommodation ( no breakfast)	658	851	973
3 STAR	741	1002	1137
4 STAR	970	1425	1588
5 STAR	1400	2253	2311

please email to booking@vietnamadventuretours.vn for detail.

Child Policy:

Child under 12 years old sharing with 01 adult: 90% of adult fare
Child under 12 years old sharing with 02 adults with extra bed: 75% of adult fare
Child under 12 years old sharing with 02 adults without extra bed: 50% of adult fare
Child under 02 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC
Please note that some suppliers may impose additional fees for infants and children. These will be advised at time of booking.

The pricing increases 20% during Dec 25 to Jan 10, 2020
The pricing increases 30% during Jan 22 to Jan 31, 2020

What CAN be Refunded:

Some tours may require a minimum number of travelers to operate. The affected traveler will be fully refunded or may choose a similar tour product as a substitute. Should this occur, it would be under very rare circumstances.
Please note that the product substitute chosen by the traveler may be more expensive than the original product and therefore may be subject to an additional cost.
Any additional refunds based on extenuating circumstances will depend on the individual tour operator.

What CANNOT be Refunded:

All hotel and tour schedules are arranged ahead of time. Any person failing to appear on the day of departure will not be refunded.
No refund will be given for any portions of the tour unused by the traveler after tour departure regardless of circumstances.
Airfare is completely non-refundable and non-changeable for tours when airfare is included in the final price.
Hotel extensions and Instant Confirmation products (admission tickets, city passes, etc.) cannot be exchanged or refunded once confirmed.

Our cancellation Policy:

30 or More Days – 100% of total purchase amount can be refunded (Deduct Domestic Airfare as it is completely non-refundable)

16 – 29 Days Prior to Departure Date – 75% of total purchase amount can be refunded (Deduct Domestic Airfare as it is completely non-refundable)

07 – 15 Days Prior to Departure Date – 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded (Deduct Domestic Airfare as it is completely non-refundable)

0 – 06 Days Prior to Departure Date – Non-refundable

Please note that cancellation fees are calculated based on the date we receive your Cancellation Request via email and travel service start date.
If a tour is scheduled to depart within the next 6 days, we will not change a traveler’s departure date and will not offer a refund.
All cancellations must be made directly with Vietnam Adventure Tours
In most cases, reservations paid by wire transfer, cash deposit, or money order/traveler’s check/cashier’s check will be refunded via PayPal. FOR REFUNDS PROCESSED BY PAYPAL WITH ANY ASSOCIATED FEE WILL BE DEDUCTED FROM THE OVERALL REFUND AMOUNT.

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Tour Reviews

5.00 based on 1 review

Deborah Yapp

18/06/2022

I started my tour in Ho Chi Minh City then going on to Hoi Ann and ending in Hanoi. I advise this order for your tour. Ho Chi Minh is quite overwhelming so it’s good to start with this and adjust, as the tour progressed from Hoi An to Hanoi, things get easier, but you are also getting more tired ( lots of early starts and long days). It would be much harder the other way around.

Ho Chi Minh City:. I arrived in Vietnam in Ho Chi Minh City, where the simple act of crossing the road is an Olympic sport! The trick is keep your eyes fixed on the opposite side and cross the street with complete confidence, and whatever you do, don’t go backwards. Things to see: The Independence Palace, tip: the ticket office closes at 15.30. The gardens, the indor market.
Tour to the Mekong delta. The Vinh Trang pagoda was magnificent, and the many boat trips taken to discover the region were very enjoyable. The traditional music performed by artists was entrancing and there were enchanting arias and duets.
The tour to Cho Chi Tunnels brought home the stark reality of the fierce conflict between the Viet Com and the southern army. The grim evidence of the conflict can be seen in the bomb shells, craters, and bullet-hole riddled tanks. The tunnels contained many ingenious devices to trap, maim and kill the enemy.
In the evening I caught the night train to Hoi An. A distance of 1000lkms which takes about 17 hours. Solo travellers must be willing to share sleeping quarters with strangers.

Hoi An, this delightful medieval town is wonderful to explore; many temples and leafy gardens. Shops selling crafts and quality goods can all be found here.
Trip to My Son temples. These imposing 4th century temples are truly magnificent. No morter was used to fix the bricks and a small hole was deliberately left in each wall, to signify imperfection as only the divine was perfect.

Fly to Hanoi. Much to enjoy in this capital city. For example; Ho Chi Minh’s tomb, within the complex, which contains a mausoleum and his house.
The Halong Bay cruise. This was absolutely wonderful. The crew welcomed us by waving to us from across the bay. We had a magnificent lunch, dinner and breakfast with seven courses. We swam, and took kayaks out across the water. The bay was tranquil and stunning. One night was too short, I had a wonderful time.
The tour to the Dihn King temple and caves was interesting and fun. The temple was impressive and beautiful. The lake was tranquil and relaxing. The hike up the Ngoa Long mountain was adventurous but ultimately worth it. The view across the valley was truly spectacular.

My contact person Trang Vu was nothing short of amazing. She went above and beyond to answer all my questions, even the ‘ over needy” ones. She was patient, kind, and I felt she really cared whether I was managing OK with everything. It made so much difference to me as a solo traveller to have her generousc support. When Trang is in charge of your travel plans you are in good hands.

Dr. Deborah Yapp.