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15-Day Wonderful North and South Vietnam

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Overview

This special north to south Vietnam itinerary combines the country's highlights on a journey that takes you from Hanoi to Phu Quoc Island.

You'll start the adventure in the historical capital of Ha Noi to discover the city of 1000 years, where you'll enjoy a motorbike tour to take you to sample the tasty street food. Spend a day to explore Ninh Binh, known as the "Ha Long Bay on land", it is an ancient and picturesque place that always delights visitors with its natural beauty and fascinating history. Moving east, you'll travel to Ha Long Bay for a relaxing overnight cruise on emerald waters with many activities to choose from.

You'll then discover the south of Vietnam, with a visit to the thriving Ho Chi Minh City. In the evening, join a special tour on Vespa scooter exploring the city after dark. Then, spend a morning exploring the colourful Mekong Delta as well as having some free time in Saigon.

The last few days of the trip is for your relaxing beach break on the stunning Phu Quoc Island.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Begin Your North to South Vietnam Itinerary

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Begin Your North to South Vietnam Itinerary

Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your private driver will greet you, escort you to your hotel and help with your check-in at your hotel in the Old Quarter. The rest of the day is free for you to relax and recover from jet lag. You can explore Ha Noi in the afternoon and its vibrant street life, which features a unique blend of old and new architecture and friendly people.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique 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

    Hanoi Old Quarter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi: AU$ 17 per person

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Ha Noi Half-Day City Tour

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Ha Noi Half-Day City Tour

After breakfast, you will take part in a half-day city tour visiting the most famous tourist attractions in the capital city. Start with the Ho Chi Minh Complex at Ba Dinh Square, then visit the Temple of Literature before enjoying a cyclo ride to explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi. In the late afternoon, enjoy the special street food tour to know more about the tasty food of Vietnam.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique 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

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Temple of Literature

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Hanoi Street Food Tour

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

A Day in Ninh Binh

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A Day in Ninh Binh

Spend the whole day discovering what is known as the Halong Bay on land. First, stop at Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam to visit temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le Kings. Then, we take a boat trip to explore the cave complex in Trang An. Enjoy peaceful moments with clear water, fresh air and spectacular views of mountainous areas. Trang An Landscape Complex is inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After that, drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique 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 An Landscape

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Ninh Bình Province

    Private Driver from Ninh Bình Province to Hanoi

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 4

Free Day in Hanoi

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Free Day in Hanoi

Have breakfast at the hotel. Then, today is your free day to relax and explore the 1000-year-old capital city of Hanoi on your own. You could walk around one of the many museums, sample local cuisine around the Old Quarter or do a little shopping around Tay Ho Lake - the choice is yours.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique 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

    Hanoi Old QuarterOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 5

Cruise on Halong Bay

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Cruise on Halong Bay

You will start at 8 am for the 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Arrive at the pier, check-in and board your boat, where you'll enjoy a 24-hour journey in the amazing bay. Savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard and sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing. Dinner is served on board.

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    Accommodation

    Signature Cruise 5 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

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Vung Vieng Fishing Village

    Cooking Demonstration

    Happy Hour on Cruise

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

Day 6

Halong Bay Cruise and Drive to Hanoi

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Halong Bay Cruise and Drive to Hanoi

Wake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, and a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk to take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Have lunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier. Our guide and driver will drive back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    MK Premier Boutique 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

    Morning Tai Chi

    Thien Canh Son Cave

    Halong Bay Cruise

    Hanoi Old Quarter

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    Transportations

    Minivan from Hạ Long to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Hanoi

Day 7

Ho Chi Minh City and City After Dark by Vespa

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Ho Chi Minh City and City After Dark by Vespa

Today your north to south Vietnam itinerary continues. You'll have some free time in Hanoi before being picked up and transferred to the airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, your tour guide and driver will greet you, escort you to your hotel, and help with your check-in. In the evening, explore the city by night on a special vintage Vespa. This fun experience will make you feel like you're back in the Ho Chi Minh of the 1950s.

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    Accommodation

    Silverland Jolie Hotel & Spa3.5 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 After Dark by Vespa Scooter

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 8

Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

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Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

Today, enjoy a tour of the former Presidential Palace, now preserved as a museum, and then continue to the 19th-century ‘Notre-Dame’ Cathedral and the beautiful Central Post Office opposite; fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. In the afternoon, you'll have free time to relax or explore the vibrant city on your own.

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    Accommodation

    Silverland Jolie Hotel & Spa3.5 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

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 9

Mekong Delta

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Mekong Delta

Today explore the Mekong Delta by taking a boat ride on the Mekong River. Visit various craft villages to see how to make rice paper, and learn how to make coconut candy and coconut souvenirs. Get on a tuk-tuk or take a bike ride of 3 kilometres and travel along the narrow shady village roads to visit fruit orchards. Enjoy a delicious local lunch at an ancient house and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh.

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    Accommodation

    Silverland Jolie Hotel & Spa3.5 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

    Ben Tre Boat Ride

    Motorised Rickshaw to a Fruit Farm

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Ben Tre

    Private Driver from Ben Tre to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Ben Tre

Day 10

Ho Chi Minh City Free Day

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Ho Chi Minh City Free Day

Have breakfast at the hotel and then enjoy your day! Today is your free day to relax and enjoy the vibrant local life of the biggest city in Vietnam. You could head out to District 5, where you'll find Chinatown; a vibrant and busy part of the city that still has traces of what was once the largest Chinese community in Vietnam. Here, you'll find some of the best food in the city.

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    Accommodation

    Silverland Jolie Hotel & Spa3.5 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 CityOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island

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Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc Island

You'll have some free time in the morning to explore the lavish Dong Khoi street. Then, you will be transferred to the airport to take a short flight to Phu Quoc Island. Upon arrival, a driver will be waiting to meet you and to take you to your resort. You will have the rest of the day to relax in your hotel or to do some exploring on this beautiful island.

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort5 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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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Plane from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu QuocOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Phu Quoc International Airport to Dusit Princess Moonrise Phu Quoc

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Kien Giang

Day 12

Free Day in Phu Quoc

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Free Day in Phu Quoc

One of Vietnam’s star attractions, the mountainous and forested Phu Quoc is a splendid tropical getaway set with soft secluded beaches, and water that is a thousand different shades of turquoise. Stunning sunsets and palm trees protruding perpendicular over the gentle waves create a magical setting. Phu Quoc is a paradise for Vietnam beach lovers and a great place to end your amazing holiday.

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort5 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

    Beaches of Phu Quoc

    Dinh Cau Night MarketOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 13

Relax in Phu Quoc

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Relax in Phu Quoc

You'll have the day to explore and enjoy the luxury of Phu Quoc's beaches. Some are right in front of you, some are hidden further away; it's up to you how far you venture! If you feel like seeing some of the attractions in Phu Quoc, you can pay a visit to Phu Quoc prison, originated during the Indochina War when the Vietnamese were resisting against French colonisation.

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort5 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

    Beaches of Phu QuocOptional Activity

    Phu Quoc PrisonOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 14

Explore Phu Quoc

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Explore Phu Quoc

Another day with just you, the sea and the sand. Today, you could arrange a boat to take you out to the snorkelling spots that are around the island. Alternatively, you could visit the town to taste some of the best seafood in Vietnam! One of the best spots on the island to watch the sunset is from Long Beach. Grab a cocktail or a coconut and watch as the sky turns to orange!

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    Accommodation

    Dusit Princess Moonrise Beach Resort5 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

    Beaches of Phu QuocOptional Activity

    Long BeachOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Day 15

Departure From Phu Quoc

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Departure From Phu Quoc

Sadly this is the end of your north to south Vietnam itinerary. Have breakfast at the hotel and then you'll have free time until you are transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Thank you and see you next time!

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Mercury Phuquoc Resort & Villas to Phu Quoc International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Kien Giang

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 21 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 5 lunches and 3 dinners
  • 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
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