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9-Day Colourful Vietnam Tour

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Overview

Vietnam is vibrant. From the snow-capped mountains of the north to the pristine beaches of the centre and the greens of the Mekong in the south. This is a country that keeps on giving.

Starting in Hanoi and finishing in Ho Chi Minh City, this Vietnam trip will introduce you to all that the country has to offer, covering UNESCO World Heritage sites and even a wonder of the world, this is a journey of the senses!

The perfect introduction to Vietnam, this is a trip for travellers who don't have much time.
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Culture & Arts
Beach & Sea
Adventure
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

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Hanoi Arrival

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by our driver and transferred to the Old Quarter. Check into your hotel and refresh after a long-haul flight.

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    Accommodation

    Adamas Hanoi Hotel3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi Highlights

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Hanoi Highlights

After breakfast, visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum before exploring his house on stilts. A short walk from the mausoleum is the One Pillar Pagoda. Pass by the Presidential Palace to the West Lake where you will visit Tran Quoc, one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology, then take a cyclo around the Old Quarter, stopping at Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. At night, you will go to the Water Puppet Show.

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    Accommodation

    Adamas Hanoi Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Presidential Palace

    Temple of Literature

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Ngoc Son Temple

    Water Puppet Show

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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

After breakfast, depart to Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Travel through the farmlands of the Red River Delta and Vietnamese villages. Board your cruise and enjoy a welcome drink before checking into your cabin. The cruise starts with lunch served on board. The cruise meanders among many karst rocks and islets in their many unique shapes. In the evening, dinner is served on board. Then you can go night fishing, enjoy drinks on the rooftop or get a massage.

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    Accommodation

    Oriental Sails Cruise3 star

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    Activities

    Vung Vieng Fishing Village

    Squid Fishing

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    Transportations

    Private Driver 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 4

Halong Bay and Hoi An

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Halong Bay and Hoi An

In the morning, there is a Tai Chi class is available for "early birds" while the sun rises. Then, enjoy tea, coffee and a light breakfast before visiting a cave carved inside the karst formations with impressive stalactites and stalagmites. An early lunch will be served while the cruise is returning back to the pier. Our guide will pick you up for a ride back to Hanoi and go straight to the airport for your flight to Danang. You'll be transferred to Hoi An on your arrival.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Venus Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Tai Chi Class

    Thien Canh Son Cave

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Plane from Hanoi to Da NangOptional Activity

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Quang Nam Province

Day 5

Walking Tour of Hoi An

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Walking Tour of Hoi An

After breakfast, walk around the ancient town of Hoi An with your guide. A former trading port and major hub of the Silk Road, Hoi An's buildings attest to the many different communities that have lived here. Visit a 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, a 300-year-old Chinese temple, a 200-year-old Vietnamese merchant house, and the local market with a fabric market attracted on the side. There are numerous art galleries and tailor shops where you can get some express tailored clothes if you like!

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An Venus Hotel & Spa3 star

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    Activities

    Hoi An Ancient Town

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

    Central Market

    An Bang BeachOptional Activity

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 6

Hoi An to Hue - City Tour

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Hoi An to Hue - City Tour

After breakfast, drive along the beautiful coast of Vietnam to Hue. Stop on the Hai Van Pass for a panoramic view of white sand, blue sea and green mountains. Arrive in Hue and visit the Imperial Citadel, including the Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, and Forbidden Purple City. 
In the afternoon, take a boat upstream on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. A car will pick you up to take you to Tu Duc Tomb, set in an elegant garden with a magnificent lake and pavilion complex.

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    Accommodation

    Rosaleen Boutique Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Hai Van Pass

    Hue Imperial City

    Boat Trip on Perfume River

    Thien Mu Pagoda

    Tu Duc Tomb

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Hue

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 7

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and Tour

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and Tour

In the morning, fly down to Ho Chi Minh City, the metropolis of the south. You'll be transferred to your hotel for a quick rest before heading out on your city tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace, the location of the Fall of Saigon in 1975. The day ends with the charming Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post Office opposite each other. Then, go down to the Saigon Opera House and finish at Ben Thanh Market.

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    Accommodation

    Ha Hien Signature Hotel 3 star

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    Activities

    War Remnants Museum

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Saigon Opera House

    Ben Thanh Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hue to Phu Bai Airport

    Plane from Hue 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

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 8

Mekong Delta Tour in Ben Tre

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Mekong Delta Tour in Ben Tre

After breakfast, head to Ben Tre in the heart of the Mekong and hop on a boat on the Ben Tre River. The first stop is at a brick kiln then a coconut processing workshop. Return to the boat and motor through creeks to a village and enjoy some local fruits. Take a tuk-tuk or bicycle along shady paths, green rice fields and vegetable plains. Lunch will be at a local riverside restaurant. After lunch, we’ll take a rowing-boat along a beautiful water palm creek before transferring back to the pier.

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    Accommodation

    Ha Hien Signature Hotel 3 star

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    Activities

    Bến Tre Day Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Bến Tre

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Ben Tre

Day 9

Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

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Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

You might have some free time this morning to do some last-minute shopping. Then, you'll be taken to the airport for your departing flight, signaling the end of your Vietnam trip.

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    Transportations

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

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 28 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches 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
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