This 11 day tour is specially designed for tourists with limited time, but they wish to encompass the whole length of Vietnam. The tour focuses on main destinations of Hanoi-Hoa Lu-Tam Coc and Halong in the North, and Hue-Hoi An-Da Nang in the Center. The last destination is Ho Chi Minh city, and a little time is for tourists to enjoy Mekong delta.

Tour Code: VBG12
Tour Price:See the table below
Tour Type: Joining random groups
Highlights: Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Halong - Hue - Hoian - Danang -Ho Chi Minh City - Vinh Long

Detailed Tour Intinerary

Day 1. Ha Noi arrival( D)

Met and greeted at Noi Bai airport and transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi . Enjoy the brief excursion to visit the Old Quarters by Cyclo in one hour. Watch water puppet show, have dinner at restaurant, then relax and enjoy your first evening in The Capital of Vietnam.

Day 2. Ha Noi City tour(B, L

After Breakfast at the hotel, join group touring around Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam which is famous for its charm and peace. Visit the Mausoleum of president Ho Chi Minh, the ancient Tran Quoc royal pagoda, beautiful West Lake and the Temple of Literature, known as Vietnam’s first university from the old quarter. Lunch in the Forest Restaurant. In the afternoon continue to visit the Museum of Ethnology then Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, Old Quarters.Overnight at the hotel.

Day 3.Ha Noi - Hoa Lu, Tam Coc(B, L)

After Breakfast, join group to go to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc. Experience the ancient capital of the Dinh & Le Dynasties. The reconstructed temples are fascinating. The beautiful lotus pond is one of many historical features. After an informative morning, it is time to visit scenic Tam Coc and a rowboat cruise on the Ngo Dong River. The limestone cliffs and tranquil waters make for a splendidly relaxing afternoon. Back to Hanoi. Overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Day 4.Hanoi - Halong(B, L,D)

After breakfast at the hotel, take 3 hour drive to Halong Bay - the World Heritage granted by UNESCO in 1994, then cruising out through majestic Halong Bay. Enjoy beautiful landscape of Halong naturally formed by islands and islets, explore natural caves Hang Sung Sot (surprising cave is the most beautiful one in Ha Long Bay) and Me Cung cave. Lunch on boat and cotinue visitting. Enjoy the landscape of 3000 small barren islands with vegetation, swimming, fishing. At night enjoy the tranquillity of the sea and the moonlight in the Halong Bay. Dinner with seafood and overnight on board.

Day 5.Ha Long - Ha Noi(B, L)

Breakfast, woken up by waves and seabirds, early riser may have opportunities to watch the sun rise on a clear day. After breakfast cruising to visit Baitulong Bay . Cruise back tho Ha Long city with a stop for a final swimming. Get off the boat for lunch at a restaurant by the sea. and transfer back to Hanoi . Overnight at Hotel.

Day 6.Ha Noi - Hue(B)

Breakfast, transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue. The city was the last imperial capital of Vietnam from 1524 to 1945 and has recently been listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site. Full day touring around Hue offers us an opportunity to explore the "Forbidden purple City", Imperial Palace. A long boat cruise on the Huong River to visit some fine buddhist architectures, royal tombs, and Thien Mu Pagoda. Overnight at hotel in Hue.

Day 7. Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An(B)

Breakfast, This is your chance to explore the center where the historic, the cultural and the romantic combine. Visit Khai Dind Tomb and Tu Duc tomb , home to over 140 historic works of architecture. Heading south, we visit the fascinating Cham museum in Danang and explore the Buddhist Shrines of the Marble Mountain Caves. Drive to Hoian. Check in at a hotel in Hoian.

Day 8. Hoi An(B)

Breakfast and start touring Hoian, a small and charming city, located at border of Thu Bon river. Afternoon we will make a stroll between the 844 houses and temples in Hoian, including the Tanky's House, 200 years of antiquity, with Chinese poems written in nacar inlaid, or even the structure oldest call "The House at Tran Phu St.", made of carved wood. Visit city's Market, located on the right bank of the river and one of the most colorful places of the trip. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.

Day 9.Hoi An - Da Nang - Sai Gon(B)

After breakfast transfer to Danang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Guests are welcomed by our guides on arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and start to tour around the City. A morning city tour visits two fine examples of French colonial architecture, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Saigon Post Office. In the afternoon, Visit the Museum military; Criminal Musem. The market Cho Lon, Ben Thanh.

Day 10.Sai Gon - Vinh Long(Mekong Delta)(B, L)

After Breakfast, Transfer to Vinh Long for 4 hours. full day trip to the watery world of the Mekong Delta. Take a boat trip along narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of the many orchards. Enjoy the landscape of the Mekong delta where we take a boat to visit the floating market CAIBE. Lunch in the bonsai garden ,for lunch sample the local delicacy, Elephant's Ear Fish. Return to City HO CHI MINH, and visit Tay Son lacquer ware factory. Overnight in HCMC.

Day 11. Sai Gon - Departure(B)

Breakfast, free until transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Note:

- Mausoleum Ho Chi Minh in Hanoi closes during October, November and every Monday.
- The itinerary is subject to tiny changes without prior notice

Price in US$ per person

Group size

Season 2 Pax 3-4 Pax 6 -8 Pax Over 10 Single 04/05-31/08 665 630 595 Contact Plus 145 01/09-04/05 745 695 645 Contact Plus 185

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Tour Inclusions:

• English Speaking Guide.
• All accommodation in 2 star hotel on twin share basis with daily breakfasts
• Meals as indicated in the itinerary.
• All tours & transfers
• Entrance fees and permits during guided time.
• Flights: Hanoi- Hue, Da Nang- Ho Chi Minh city (economic class)

Tour Exclusions:

• International Airfares.
• International departure tax
• Visas and visa arrangement
• Personal travel insurance.
• Personal expenses such as Bar, Telephone and Laundry bills.
• Tips and gratuities

Accommodation:

• Hanoi: Namhai hotel, Sunny hotel or Vietanh hotel
• Hue: Bamboo hotel
• HoiAn: Huyhoang hotel
• Saigon: LeLe hotel

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Note: We will stay at clean local, hotels with good location which are easy access to city central, dining area, and favorite hangouts. While our emphasis is not on luxury accommodation, we can upgrade or downgrade the lodging upon your request