9 Day Trip: From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Hanoi
  • Halong Bay
  • Hoi An
  • Saigon
  • Mekong Delta
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Tour type

Private

Duration

9 Days 8 Nights

Departure

Daily

Trip Highlights:

The journey brings you to the best parts of 3 regions in Vietnam. That is majestic nature, rich culture and long-lasting architecture artworks, the heroic history but no shortage of dynamic vibe of the present cities.

  • Admire the historical site and stunning landscape of Hanoi capital
  • Take a glance at Halong Bay and have a fun cruising experience
  • Wander around the ancient town of Hoi An and feel the slow pace of life and heart-warming people
  • Enjoy rustic landscape of Mekong Delta and glorious history at Cu Chi Tunnels.

Trip Itineraries:

  • Day 1

    Hanoi Arrival

    Upon arrival, pick up and transfer to your hotel in Hanoi downtown. Overnight in Hanoi.

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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  • Day 2

    Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi (B)

    At 7:00 am, tour guide picks you up at your hotel. Start 2.5 hour drive to Tuan Chau Pier, Halong. Transferred by speedboat to Jadesails cruise at 9:30 am. Enjoy welcome drink, receive safety briefing and start cruising and explore Halong Bay. Enjoy Vietnamese fusion lunch onboard while cruising through limestone mountains. Stop at Dark and Light Cave where you can kayak on your own or sit leisurely on a bamboo boat rowed by a local to admire the scenery. Later, the cruise progresses to a quiet area for swimming. Join a short class of cooking demonstration and a sunset party and Happy Hour deal. Massage service available (extra charge). Back to Tuan Chau Pier at around 17:20. Return to Hanoi by bus. Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi at around 19:30. Overnight in Hanoi.

    • Transfer: Shared modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide on board
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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  • Day 3

    Hanoi City Tour (B)

    Breakfast at your hotel. At 9:00 am, start the day tour with highlights of Hanoi such as Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday), the traditional stilt house, One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda. Take a visit to the first university - Temple of Literature before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Ethnology Museum (closed on Monday) and Ngoc Son Temple at Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, enjoy a traditional water puppet show before dinner. Overnight at the hotel.

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
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  • Day 4

    Hanoi – Flight to Danang – Hoi An (B)

    Breakfast at your hotel. Transferred to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Danang and then to Hoi An by private vehicle. Explore Cham Museum and handicraft villages at the foot of Marble Mountain on the way. Check in your hotel in Hoi An. Free for leisure for the rest of the day. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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  • Day 5

    Hoi An Free Day (B)

    Breakfast at your hotel. Today you are free to explore the ancient town. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

    • Transfer: N/A
    • Guide: N/A
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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  • Day 6

    Hoi An Free Day (B)

    Breakfast at your hotel. Today you are free to explore the ancient town. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.

    • Transfer: N/A
    • Guide: N/A
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
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  • Day 7

    Hoi An - Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City– Sightseeing (B)

    Breakfast at your hotel. Transferred to Danang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Take a glimpse of the most dynamic city in Vietnam with Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Meals are on your own. Overnight in Saigon.

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle/air-plane
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
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  • Day 8

    Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta – Saigon (B, L)

    After breakfast, transfer from Saigon to Cu Chi for 1 hour. Visit Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the history, the tenacity of the Vietnamese, and how Vietnamese soldiers use the tunnel in war. You may want to experience crawling through the tunnels to understand the harshness of war. Have lunch at restaurant on the way.

    In the afternoon, cruise along Mekong River, take a rowing boat through narrow canals, visit a bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and tropical fruit. Back to Saigon. Dinner is on your own and overnight in Saigon.

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Guide: Local English speaking guide
    • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
    • Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
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  • Day 9

    Saigon Departure (B)

    Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Transferred to the airport to catch your departure flight.

    • Transfer: Private modern AC vehicle
    • Meals: Breakfast
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Inclusions:

  • Transportation by private 7 seats car with A/C
  • Entrance fees and Sightseeing fees
  • Local English speaking guides
  • Boat rentals as mentioned in the program.
  • Breakfast and other meals mentioned in the program (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar
  • Domestic flights Hanoi - Danang, Danang - Saigon

Exclusions:

  • International flight tickets
  • Meals are not mentioned in the program, drinks and beverage during the meals
  • Tips & personal expenses
  • International flight tickets
  • Travel insurance
  • Visa to Vietnam
  • Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
  • Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
  • Any service not mentioned in the program

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