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Overview

Welcome to Vietnam, one of the most beautiful countries in Asia. This 12 day Vietnam itinerary will take you to some of the most exciting locations from north to south.

Spreading along the eastern edge of the Indochinese Peninsula, Vietnam offers visitors the legendary World Heritage Site of Halong Bay, the charming centre with Hue Citadel and Hoi An Ancient town; the south with the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and the criss-cross waterways of the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam boasts a marvellous coastline dotted with white sandy beaches, tranquil bays and vivid coral reefs. Experiencing the local culture is a huge part of travelling; trying traditional food is largely connected with that cultural experience so in each city you will have a street food tasting tour, offering you samples of some famous local food in very local restaurants.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Outdoors & Nature
Cruising
Wellness
Adventure
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to your 12 Day Vietnam Itinerary

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Welcome to your 12 Day Vietnam Itinerary

Widely acknowledged as one of the loveliest cities in Asia, this one-thousand-year old city offers you its unique images that are totally different from other Asian cities. Hanoi still retains a small-town provincial charm and uniquely intermingles with a French legacy; wide, tree-lined boulevards, parks, grand villas and an artistic, café society.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dong Xuan MarketOptional Activity

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Authentic Hanoi Hotel

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour

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Hanoi City Tour

This full-day city tour offers you the Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda originally constructed in the sixth century. You'll also visit the Temple of Literature, have a walk around the Sword Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple and end the day with a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Quan Thanh Temple

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Hanoi Street Food Tasting

    Temple of Literature

    Hoa Lo Prison

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

Located in the Gulf of Tonkin in the northeast of Vietnam, Halong Bay boasts magnificent scenery and covers an area of 43,400 hectares and including over 1600 islands and islets. Most of which are uninhabited, it forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and is an ideal model of a mature karst landscape developed during a warm and wet tropical climate. Its great biological interest complements the bay's exceptional scenic beauty.

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    Accommodation

    Rosa Cruise3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Halong Pearl Farm Village

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Squid Fishing

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hạ Long

Day 4

Halong Bay to Hanoi

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Halong Bay to Hanoi

Continue the cruise, exploring the Halong Bay, enjoy the bay's magnificent scenery of countless rugged limestone islands while enjoying some Tai Chi. You'll then explore some more of the bay's secrets before having a quick cooking class before lunch. As you savour your last meal on board, you'll cruise back to the pier, ready to be transferred back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tai Chi

    Surprise Cave

    Cooking Class on Halong

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hanoi

Day 5

Fly to Hue

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Fly to Hue

Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Perfume River winds its way through the Hue Citadel giving this unique feudal capital a setting of great natural beauty, leading you to the city's citadel.

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    Accommodation

    Alba Spa Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Trang Tien BridgeOptional Activity

    Tu Duc Tomb

    Tomb of Minh Mang

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Hue

    Private Driver from Phu Bai Airport to Hue

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Trà

Day 6

Explore Hue

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Explore Hue

Enjoy a whole day to explore Hue including Hue Citadel on a boat trip cruising on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, a well-known sacred and religious site in the city of Hue followed by a visit to Thanh Toan village, one of the most beautiful villages in Hue. It’s also time to sample some of Hue's street food followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub-cafe.

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    Accommodation

    Alba Spa Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Boat Trip on Perfume River

    Hue Imperial City

    Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities

    Hue Street Food Tasting

    Thanh Toan Village

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Thủy

Day 7

Hue to Hoi An

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Hue to Hoi An

Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in Southeast Asia and is characterised by a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European architecture. The journey to Hoi An travels over the Hai Van pass where you have a stop for a panoramic view over the Lang Co beach before arriving in Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum. When you arrive in Hoi An, check in and relax in one of the most beautiful parts of Vietnam.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hai Van Pass

    Cham Museum Da NangOptional Activity

    Marble MountainsOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hue to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Da Nang

    Hội An

Day 8

Hoi An Ancient Town

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Hoi An Ancient Town

Continue your 12 day Vietnam itinerary today in Hoi An. Your stay in the Hoi An Ancient Town will be full of interesting encounters. Starting with a walk to discover the ancient town with its old houses, narrow streets, and moss-grown walls, you then have the chance to sample some of Hoi An famous street foods followed by a visit to the Tra Que Vegetable Village by bicycle.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hoi An Ancient Town

    Hoi An Street Food Tasting

    Tra Que Village

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 9

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Again you take a one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. This is a city full of surprises. The city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings and offers plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic, attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife. This city rarely sleeps.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tasting

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Sen Viet Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Ho Chi Minh

    Vietnam

Day 10

Cu Chi Tunnels

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Cu Chi Tunnels

Around 70 kilometres northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels is near the so-called "Iron Triangle" of Southern Vietnam. This underground complex is a must-see when you are in HCMC. You are invited to crawl around in the safer parts of the tunnel system or try a shooting range where you can fire a number of assault rifles, such as the M16 rifle or AK-47, as well as a light machine gun like the M60.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Ben Thanh MarketOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Mekong Delta

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Mekong Delta

Cruising through the lush labyrinth of palm-fringed channels, rivers, and islands of the Mekong Delta offers a fascinating glimpse into the way of life of the people who depend on this fragile waterway for their survival. You also visit the local villages, farms, and factories to further understand how locals use the produce of this land to its advantage.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    My Tho Boat Trip

    Thoi Son Island

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mỹ Tho

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Tien Giang

Day 12

Departure Ho Chi Minh City

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Departure Ho Chi Minh City

Today is the last day of your 12 day Vietnam itinerary. Enjoy your free time at your hotel or you can do last-minute souvenir shopping before meeting your guide to transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a nice journey. Thanks for joining us.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sen Viet Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Included in Price

  • 11 nights accommodation
  • 33 activities
  • 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Domestic flights
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

You'll receive a bottle of water on all of your coaches.
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