This 13 - day - program introduces you to the highlights of Vietnam from the sparkling clear waters of Nha Trang and Ha Long Bay to the exciting nightlife of Saigon to quiet, introspective Hanoi. Along the way, feast on one of the world’s most and to meet the friendly local people.

Tour Code: VBG07
Tour Price:See the table below
Tour Type: Joining random group

Highlights: HCM City - Cuchi Tunnels - Nhatrang - Danang - Hoian - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay

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Detailed Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City (Sai Gon). Meet & Greet at international Tan Son Nhat airport and transfer to the hotel in downtown Sai Gon. Dinner and overnight in Sai Gon

Day 2: Saigon City tour – Full day

8h30 We take a day tour of Saigon with our guide, who will share the rich history and cultural nuances of the city’s sights. We will visit to the Reunification Palace, War Remnants museum, Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

In the afternoon we visit to Jade Emperor Temple, one of the oldest Chinese temples in Saigon. The last sight we will visit today is Ben Thanh Market, where all kind of goods are offered. Overnight in Saigon (Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 3: Saigon- Cao Dai Temple- Cu Chi Tunnels

7h45 start visiting Cao Dai Temple. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnels. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.(Breakfast included)

Day 4: Saigon – Day train to Nha Trang

Free at your leisure in the next morning.

In the afternoon we board the SE2 Reunification Express at 14.40pm, traveling through the lush green paddy fields up the coast, arriving in the resort of Nha Trang in the evening. Overnight in Nha Trang (Breakfast included).

Day 5: Nha Trang city and beach

Morning we will visit fascinating Ponagar Cham tower, Hon Chong (Husband islet) Rock and The Oceanographic institute featuring an aquarium full of colorful marine life including seashore and tropical reef fishes.

After lunch we take boat trip to Hon Tam Island, a new beach paradise in Nha Trang, where you can swim, scuba dive, and fishing or do other water sports or just relax on the beach. Come back and overnight in Nhatrang (Breakfast and Lunch included).

Day 6: Nha Trang – Flight to Da Nang

Flight to Da Nang. Pick up from Da Nang Airport. We visit the famous Cham Museum with its collection of relics from the Cham Kingdom. Drive to Hoi An. Overnigth in Hoian

Day 7: Hoian

Today we can wander around the old streets, a mixture of Japanese and Chinese architecture that reflects its history as an important trading port. Overnight in Hoian (Breakfast included).

Day 8: Hoi An - Hue

Morning we transfer to Hue, the cultural capital of Central Vietnam, stopping at the Lang Co beach for lunch and Hai Van pass for photograph, before touring Hue to visit the Imperial Citadel,Thien Mu Pagoda and Tu Duc Tomb in the afternoon. Overnight in Hue (Breakfast included).

Day 9: Hue – train to Hanoi

Free untill Check out procedure and get on SE2 Reunification Express for our journey to Hanoi – the capital of Vietnam. Overnight on train (Breakfast included).

Day 10: Hanoi city tour

Pick up from the train station to your hotel. Refresh. 8h30 we will begin to tour Hanoi, visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Column Pagoda the Museum of Ethnology and The Temple of Literature.

Afternoon we walk around Hoan Kiem Lake before enjoy one hour cyclo ride around the Old Quarter. In the early evening we will attend a performance of a traditional Water Puppet Theatre. Overnight at Hanoi (Breakfast and lunch included).

Day 11: Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi

Heading out of Hanoi to Halong Bay on arrival we cruise this UNESCO World Heritage Site, enjoying a leisurely boat trip through the bay stopping to explore some of the many islands, Caves and Grottos.In the early evening we return to Hanoi following a lunch of freshly caught seafood onboard the boat.Overnight in Hanoi (Breakfast and lunch included)

Day 12: Hanoi- Hoa Lu- Tam Coc- Hanoi

Full day visiting Hoa Lu, the acient capical and Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, the three grottoes. Overnight in Hanoi

Day 13: Hanoi – Departure

The day is at leisure until transfer to Hanoi’s Noi Bai airport for your onward flight.

Price in US$ per person

Group size

Season 2 Pax 3-4 Pax 6 -8 Pax Over 10 Single 04/05-31/08 685 655 600 Contact Plus 195 01/09-04/05 753 735 680 Contact Plus 215

*Note: all rates above are per person, nett and inclussive of government tax

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Tour Inclusions:

National train tickets sleeper with A/C from Hue to Hanoi
All land transportation as shown in the program
11 nights in comfortable 2 - star accommodation in twin sharing room
Meals as mentioned
Boat cruising on Nha Trang , Hue, Tam Coc and Halong bay
English - speaking local guides
All entrance and sightseeing fees
Water puppet show
Flight: Nha Trang- Da Nang (Economic Class)

Tour Exclusions:

International airfares & airport taxes in/out Vietnam
Visa to Vietnam
Drink
Meals that not mentioned in the program
Travel insurance
Personal expenses, Tips, gratuities

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Note:

- The booking should be confirmed at least 2 weeks before departure
- Our tour does not focus on the luxury. We can upgrade lodging upon request
- Group: join with random groups of independent travellers
- Private tour: can be arranged upon request. However, the tour rate is higher than usual
- We can arrange visa upon arrival for you within just a couple days. Please contact us