13 Day Best Of Vietnam Holiday

From 2,190 USD/Person 13 days / 12 nights Based on 2 travelers

Trip overview

  • Visit elegant city of Hanoi
  • Hill tribe encounters and village trek in Sapa
  • Enjoy an overnight cruise in Halong Bay
  • Visit historic, atmospheric charming town of Hoi An
  • Visit bustling of Saigon and interest foodie tour
  • Explore vibrant Mekong Delta

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Hanoi City

Greet and meet on arrival and private transfer to hotel in the city centre. Check-in and remainder of the day will be at your own leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 2: Hanoi City Orientation (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and today is spent with a full day city orientation. Visit the city’s places of interests such as Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Presidential Palace, One-pillar pagoda, the temple of Literature, Hoa Lo “Hanoi Hilton” museum, go with guide or by your own around the city to go shopping, enjoy a famous traditional water puppetry show. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

 

Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa, Topas Ecolodge (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and you will enjoy a drive on our private comfortable vehicle to Sapa (6 hours). Check-in the Topas Ecolodge and rest of the day will be at your leisure. Overnight at Topas Ecolodge.

 

Day 4: Village Trek – Sapa (B, L)

Breakfast at the hotel and relax for a while before we will spend a whole day to go trekking to villages nearby to meet locals and hill tribes. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the village. Vehicle will transfer you back to the hotel in late afternoon. Overnight at the hotel.

Optional: if today falls on Fri or Saturday, you will be moved to Sapa town where you will spend a night for next early morning visit to a colorful hill tribe market of Can Cau or Bac Ha – Surcharges will be applied.

 

Day 5: Sapa – Hanoi (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and you will relax for a while and await for our driver transfer you back to Hanoi on a private vehicle. Tonight you will spend a night in Hanoi city.

 

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

Enjoy breakfast and you will enjoy a private transfer to the enchanting Halong Bay. This exciting overnight cruise will provide us a fantastic view of the picturesque scenery blending with the sky and some 3,000 limestone islands rising amazingly from the clear and emerald water. The limestone karsts formations are littered with beaches, grottoes and beautiful caves. Along the way we will anchor for a leisurely swim in a secluded cove and an enjoyable visit to one of the many hidden grottoes beneath towering cliffs. Stay aboard the cruise.

 

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi, Fly To Danang (B)

For early risers complimentary tea, coffee and pastries are served in the restaurant followed by-if you so desire – a Tai Chi Class on the Sundeck (07:00 am). A great morning activity to feel one with this natural wonder. Relaxing while the cruise slowly sailing back to the pier. The crew will bid you farewell and you disembark with our tender boat to the jetty. Private transfer back to Hanoi and then to the airport to catch 1-hour flight to Danang City. Meet and greet by a local reprentative and private transfer to hotel in Hoi An. Check-in the hotel and rest of time will be at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An.

 

Day 8: Hoi An Ancient Town (B)

Set out on a day trip to discover lovely Hoi An. At first you will visit colorful and bustling fish market where you will interact with local buyers and sellers. A cooking class shall be added if you are food lovers. Then, we will enjoy a walking tour to visit the ancient Hoi An town and its incredible legacy of tottering Japanese merchant houses, Chinese temples and ancient tea warehouses – though, of course, residents and rice fields have been gradually replaced by tourist businesses. Touring the town and you will be free at leisure to make your own exploration to the town or free shopping. Back to the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An

 

Day 9: Freedom Day (B)

Free at leisure to relax at the beach or make your own exploration to the town for shopping. Hoi An is well know for souvenir shopping with great prices and also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to get a cloth tailor made to measure, this is the time to do it. Overnight in Hoi An.

 

Day 10: Danang, Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Private transfer to Danang airport to catch 1-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh, formerly Saigon city. Private transfer on our own vehicle to hotel which located in the heart of the city. Check-in the hotel and rest of the day will be at your leisure. At 18:00, enjoy an interesting foodie tour on vintage vespas to explore Saigon at night and this is a chance for you to sample and savor delicious local cuisines. Back to the hotel after the tour. Overnight in HCMC.

 

Day 11: Saigon City & Foodie After Dark (B, D)

Good morning Saigon! After your breakfast you will enjoy a comprehensive city of Saigon. Discover a city full of contrasts; French colonial architecture competes with Chinese influences and traditional characters. You will visit Catholic Notre Dame Cathedral and Post Office which are both wonderful examples of French Colonial architecture nearby and then we will head to visit the Presidential Palace. There is a chance to take a closer look at the City Opera Hall. After a short lunch break, you will visit Thien Hau pagoda – this gorgeous 19th-century temple is dedicated to the goddess Thien Hau, and always attracts a mix of worshippers and visitors to visit daily.

At 06:00 pm, join in our interesting Saigon after dark foodie tour on scooter. You will have great chances to sample and savor the most amazing dishes that Vietnam has to offer. Our drivers and guides will take you to different parts of the city that locals offer different Vietnamese foodies from South up to North. Back to the hotel at around 10:00 pm. Overnight at hotel

 

Day 12: Cu Chi Tunnels By Boat (B)

Breakfast and you will be free in morning. In the afternoon, at 13:00, you will board the Les River Yacht to experience the unique cruising trip to visit Cu Chi Tunnels. You will have a great opportunity to explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels by boat and bicycle. During this tour you take a trip on the Saigon River aboard a luxury speedboat, cycle through villages, plantations, the green rubber forest and explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, a small sample of the immense network of tunnels during the US-Vietnam conflict. Boarding on a luxurious speedboat to reach Cu Chi area, you will observe the daily activities along the banks of Saigon river. As a perfect match, the cycling trip allow you to explore the countryside covered by the rubber forest. Riding comfortable, impeccably maintained bikes with the guidance of an English-speaking guide, this trip will take you through peaceful villages, to see agricultural landscapes and the daily life of Southern Vietnamese people. A visit to the famous Cu Chi tunnels is a highlight of this enjoyable adventure which provides some historical & surprising facts about Vietnam-US conflict. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

 

Day 13: Depart Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Breakfast at the hotel and you will be free at leisure until transferring to the airport to take your departure flight onward. End of service.

Trip Inclusions

  • 11 night accommodation with breakfast
  • 1 night accommodation on the cruise in Halong Bay
    • 1 lunch, 1 breakfast and 1 dinner included
  • All private transportation with drivers
  • Guided English speaking tour guides
  • Domestic on-tour flights by Vietnam Airlines
    • Hanoi - Danang, Danang - Ho Chi Minh City
  • All admission and entrance fees per tour
  • All hotel government taxes and service charges

Trip Exclusions

  • Visa arrangements to Vietnam
  • All international flights to/from Vietnam
  • All daily personal expenses
  • Other meals that not mentioned in the tour
  • All tips and gratuities

NOTE: The above price is based on two people travelling together and sharing accommodation in low season. The price is only a guide and can vary according to selected airlines, hotels and date of travel. If you wish to travel with your family, friends or on your own we will be very happy to assist you with your arrangements. Click to email us or use the booking form to customize your own vacation.

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