Vietnam Essential 9 days – Private Tours is the perfect choice to discover the hidden jewels from the North to South. You will travel through breath-taking landscapes of the mysterious limestone islands of Halong Bay as well as fascinating floating villages in Mekong delta to enjoy riverlife. You also have opportunities to explore the legendary underground labyrinths of Cu chi tunnel and admire the historic pagodas and temples in Hue and Hoi an. Enjoy and memorable are what we guarantee on the Vietnam Essential Tour.
From
US$ 889
Tour Code
VET12
Transportation
Private
Travel
9 days, 6 cities & towns
Travel Type
Single, Couple, Family, Group
Tour Highlights
The most memorable experiences that you can have in Vietnam
Map & Itinerary
Day by day Itinerary
9 days itinerary trip visit Vietnam from North to South, 6 main attractions: Hanoi, Halong, Danang, Hoi An, Hochiminh City, Mekong Delta
⊕ Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Centre (38km): 40 minutes
Upon your arrival, you are welcome and pick up by our friendly local guide and driver then transfer to your hotel. After checking in, you are free at your own leisure.
Hanoi is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center. A renowned destination for typical cuisine, home to fascinating attractions and hospitable people, and a diverse region with a combination of multi-communities.
Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi
Accommodation: Q hotel or similar
Meals: N/A
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour Full Day (B)
⊕ Route can change up to Client’s Interest
9:00 AM: Pick up from your hotel to visit Tran Quoc pagoda, the most ancient pagoda in Hanoi, then we move to visit the Thang long Imperial Citade ,which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site just in time for Hanoi’s millennial anniversary in 2010, visit Doan Mon (Southern Gate), the Kinh Thien Palace, D67 department, the Princess’s Pagoda (Hau Lau), and the North Gate (Bac Mon). Keep going to visit Temple of Literature which is dedicated to Confucius, built in 1070 as the first University of Vietnam.
Having lunch at local restaurant and we continue to visit Museum of Ethnology – the most interesting museum in Hanoi with many different things relating the 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups. You can choose other museums as optional.
The last activity for today is Hoan Kiem Lake and Hanoi Old Quarter to see the local lives. You will go through the local market and very narrow, long building and enjoy a cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee or some glasses or local beer for relaxing.
Overnight in Hanoi
Accommodation: Q hotel or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong bay / Overnight on Cruise (B, L, D)
⊕ Hanoi – Halong (180km): 3.5 hours
AM8.30: After early breakfast and check out, our guide and driver will pick up then transfer to Halong Bay – the Natural World Heritage site, enjoy the beautiful landscapes of Red River Deltar with Water buffaloes, Paddy fields and daily Vietnamese farmer life enroute. A comfort stop in the midway for photos and coffee time before arriving Halong.
Arrive Bai Chay Wharp around noon, follow the check in proceed before boarding Halong Cruise for a epxerience. A dilicous seafoods lunch will be served on board while the ship sailing further to the Bay, make your time to admire its awesome limestone islands.
You can rest at your leisure on the sundeck or relax in your cabin. In the afternoon, you will visit Titop Island and Luon Cave, have time to swim in the warm and calm water or get on kayaks of your choice. Kayaking is very easy for all levels and ages to do. Our expert and experienced guide surely instruct you basic paddling steps before leading you to explore the extraordinary beauty of Halong Bay. After 01 hour exploring the bay, you will get back to the cruise for relaxation before attending Cooking class in the late afternoon.
Enjoy the superb dinner and stay overnight on board.
Accommodation: Bhaya Cruise 5*
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An (B, Brunch)
⊕ Halong – Hanoi/ Noi Bai Airport (190km): 3.5 hours
In the morning, your breakfast will be served while floating on the sea to explore the beauty of Halong Bay before disembarking time. Getting off cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (Suprising Cave), the biggest cave in Halong by before checking out cabin. The early lunch will be served before getting back to the main dock and you’ll then be transferred to Hanoi or Noi Bai Airport for your afternoon flight to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang airport, you will be meet by our local guide and then transfer for 30 minutes to Hoi An. Check in your hotel the remain day is free at leisure
Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An 4* or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
It’s time relax and recharge at Hoi an. You may explore the Hoi an ‘s ancient beauty on your own or take an Optional Tours as our below suggestions:
* OPT1: Half day discover My Son sacred sanctuary
Visit the sacred land belong to Cham Kingdom, which is recognized as Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1999.
* OPT2: Being a farmer in Tra Que village
Opportunity to cycling and explore the local daily life at organic vegetable Tra Que village.
Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An 4* or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Day 6: Hoi An Ancient History Half Day Tour (B)
8.00AM: Pick up from your hotel and start the exploring Hoi An ancient town. We will walk a long the transquil streets, enjoy the fusion ancient architecture and local daily life’s culture. An opportunity to stop and visit the highlights of Hoi an, which is includes Japaness Covered Bridge or Fujian Assembly Hall of the Chiness, Phuoc Kien pagoda …
Experience yourself with a cold glass of fabulous herbal drink from a pavement’s shop while wandering around. You can also enjoy your shopping time at many local handicraft shops or 24 hours – tailoring services in Hoi an.
Afternoon, free time at leisure
Accommodation: Boutique Hoi An 4* or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Day 7: Hoi an – Da Nang – Hochiminh Half Day City Tour(B)
Morning, free at your own until transfer time to Danang airport for domestic flight to Hochiminh city. Upon on arrival, you will be picked up by our local guide and driver then transfer to hotel for check in.
Afternoon, we begin the half day Hochiminh city tour with the Reunification Palace, once a powerful symbol of Southern goverment before 1975. The Palace with many historical relics such as President office, Banquet hall, War room.. witnessed the Reunification of Vietnam on April 30th, 1975.
Then, we transfer to visit the War Remnants Museum, which preserve more than 20,000 documents, artifacts and videos about the evident of war’s crime and consequences that local people has been suffered.
Two iconic of Sai gon architecture you should not miss are the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office, which were built by French in 1877 and 1883. Finish the half day city tour with China Town and Ben thanh Market, where you can observe the local daily life and buy some souvernir. Overnight in Hochiminh city
Accommodation: Saigon Hotel 3* or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8: Hochiminh – Mekong Delta day trip(B)
Morning, pick up from your hotel then transfer to My Tho – a beautiful town lies along the Mekong river bank. We begin the Mekong delta day trip by visiting Vinh Trang pagoda. The pagoda was built from 1849, which own 3 famous Bhudha statues in standing and lying position. After that, we board a engine-boat cruising down the Mekong river epxlore 4 islands named as 4 holy animals in Vietnam: Dragon, Phoenix, Unincorn and Tortoise. We get off and walk around at Unicorn island to see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, listen to famous Tan co folk song performing by local artists. A fantastic exploration by hand-rowed sampan a long the Thoi Son canal to enjoy the countryside’s beauty. We get off the sampan to visit a home business making bee- honey and coconut candy. Relaxing and taste a honey tea before having lunch at local restaurant.
Afternoon, a short cycling tour in Tan Thach village to learn about local daily life. Hammock relaxing and enjoy the cool breath from Tien river before going back to Hochiminh city. Overnight in Hochiminh
Accommodation: Saigon Hotel 3* or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your free time in Hochiminh city on your own until our driver and guide transfer you to airport for departure flight.
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Meals: Breakfast
Tour inclusions:
- Private car transfer as intinerary
- Accommodation with Twin share/ Double room as itinerary
- Twin-share/Double cabin on Halong Cruise as the itinerary
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- (other language available upon request)
- Entry fees for all visits as mentioned in the program
- 02 bottle of mineral water per person per day
Tour Exclusions
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses
- Travel insurance
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