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9-Day Vietnam At A Glance

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Overview

Vietnam at a glance is a fantastic option for travellers who want to really experience Vietnam but find themselves a little short on time.

Your 9 days in Vietnam start in Hanoi, which is a 1000-year-old city that brims with culture and historical significance. You will then depart and travel down to Halong Bay where you will cruise, and then overnight on the boat. Hoi An will be the next stop. It is an ancient and picturesque town that always delights visitors.

The last few days of your trip will be spent in Southern Vietnam where you will explore the exciting city of Saigon as well as the Mekong Delta.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival and Street Food Tour

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Hanoi Arrival and Street Food Tour

Begin your 9 days in Vietnam today! Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your private driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Have a refreshment in the hotel lobby then join in a special street food tour in Hanoi. This experience starts with a visit to one of the local markets in the city to see all different kinds of food that are used for Vietnamese breakfast, lunch, dinner and to understand more about the life of the locals. The rest of day is for you to relax.

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    Accommodation

    Paradise Boutique Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Hanoi Old QuarterOptional Activity

    Hanoi Street Food Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi: AU$ 21 per person

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    Meals

    Dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour

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Hanoi City Tour

After breakfast, you have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda. End the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy a one-hour cyclo sight-seeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter for great fun. In the evening, watch a traditional water puppet show.

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    Accommodation

    Paradise Boutique Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    One Pillar Pagoda

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Temple of Literature

    Ngoc Son Temple

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Halong Bay Cruise

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Halong Bay Cruise

Set off at 8 am for a 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 Halong City, check in and board your junk and enjoy the journey in the amazing bay. Savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as you 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

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    Activities

    Halong Bay Cruising

    Explore Vung Vieng by Kayak or Bamboo Rowing Boat

    Happy Hour on Cruise

    Relax on Board Signature Cruise

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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

    Haiphong

Day 4

Halong Bay to Hoi An

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Halong Bay to Hoi An

Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or relax and enjoy the sunrise. Enjoy a light breakfast before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. Brunch is on board. Return to the pier then drive back to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Hoi An, which takes around half an hour.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    Morning Tai Chi

    Thien Canh Son Cave

    Refreshment and Check-out

    Refreshment, Cruise Back and Check Out

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Da Nang: AU$ 185 per person

    Private Driver from Da Nang International Airport 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

Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary

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Hoi An and My Son Sanctuary

Your 9 days in Vietnam continues today. After breakfast, visit My Son Holy Land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years. In the afternoon, drive back to Hoi An with visit the former merchants' homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colourful riverside market. Then enjoy some leisure time in the ancient town.

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    Accommodation

    Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa4 star

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    Activities

    My Son Sanctuary

    Hoi An Ancient Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 6

Travel to Ho Chi Minh City

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Travel to Ho Chi Minh City

Enjoy some free time in the morning to explore Hoi An Ancient Town or relax at the beach. After check out, you will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon your arrival, your tour guide and driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel. The rest of the day is to spend at your leisure.

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    Accommodation

    Acnos Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Free Time in Hoi An

    Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City: AU$ 185 per person

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

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 7

Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour

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Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour

In the morning, drive outside of Ho Chi Minh City to visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, head back to the city for a visit to the Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office which are fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. After that, you'll finish the day by visiting the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market.

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    Accommodation

    Acnos Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    War Remnants Museum

    Ben Thanh Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Lê Duy Hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Private Driver from Cu Chi Tunnels to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 8

Mekong Delta River Cruise

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Mekong Delta River Cruise

Today you will take an excursion to the Mekong Delta, where you will enjoy a boat ride. Stop on the way to visit various craft villages to see how to make rice paper, continue to cruise coconut jungle to visit local coconut workshop to learn how coconut candy and coconut souvenirs are made by hand. Get on a tuk-tuk or take a 3-kilometre bike ride and travel along the narrow shady village roads to visit fruit orchards and enjoy a delicious local lunch at an ancient house.

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    Accommodation

    Ninh Kieu Riverside Hotel4 star

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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 Cần Thơ

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Ben Tre

    Cần Thơ

Day 9

Cai Rang Floating Market and Ho Chi Minh City Departure

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Cai Rang Floating Market and Ho Chi Minh City Departure

This is the last day os your 9 days in Vietnam. the morning, you will embark on a boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market, a true highlight of any Vietnam tour. Here you can enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals. Then continue to visit a tropical fruit orchard. Have lunch on the way going back to Ho Chi Minh airport in order to catch your departing flight. Goodbye and see you again!

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    Activities

    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Ba Cong Fruit Orchard

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cần Thơ to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Cần Thơ

Included in Price

  • 8 nights accommodation
  • 27 activities
  • 8 breakfasts, 4 lunches and 2 dinners
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

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