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Vietnam Tours11 Days Highlights of Vietnam

Name: Highlights of Vietnam
Brand: Tour
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Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay , Hoian , Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi

Activities Tour: Sightseeing , Cultural, Beach, Kayaking, Boat Trip, Cooking, Cycling, Swimming

Internal flight, hotels, train trip and more

OVERVIEW

Kicking off in Vietnam's capital Hanoi, embark on a breathtaking 11-day journey through cities and rural villages, taking in beautiful Halong Bay and the lush Mekong Delta. The journey follows the coastline which covers all the best destinations of Vietnam. Board your night train for Danang, headed for the ancient town of Hoi An – the loveliest town in Vietnam. Journeying to Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels.

Highlights

Discover the unique attractions of Hanoi city, tranquil city lakes, historic temples and museums.
Explore Vietnam's 5 most popular and fascinating tourist destinations: Hanoi, Halong, Danang, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh.
This tour pulls out all the stops to ensure you see the very best Vietnam has to offer!
Enjoying the magnificence of stunning views in Halong Bay, take a trip to My Son Holy Land & down the Thu Bon River in Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, check out the local villages in Mekong Delta and the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.
Cruise Ha Long Bay aboard the Halong cruises, a new deluxe junk, which includes all onboard meals, sea kayaking and more!
Discover the corners of Hoi An Ancient Town by bicycle.
Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine - most meals are included in this tour!
Visit the Cu Chi tunnels- an immense network of connecting underground tunnels.
Soak up the sun and some Vietnamese culture at An Bang Beach, one of beautiful beaches in Hoian.

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Tour itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival Show less -

Get pickup from the airport or train station to the hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourselves the attractions of Hanoi City. Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflection in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake, wander along shaded. Museum-wise, why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh, drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city's Fine Arts Museum.

Our Hanoi private city tour, Lovers Foodie Private Tour or My Village Show Hanoi can be good options for you. Please contact us if you want to join these tours with us.

Optional Activities ( Not Included)

Hanoi Foodie Tour (Special local food tour and Old Quarter Sightseeing | only 26USD)
My Village Show (Vietnamese Bamboo Circus with live traditional music| from 29USD)

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi – Ha Long Bay - Halong Cruise (B,L,D) Show more +

Day 3

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L) Show more +

Day 4

Hanoi – Night Train To Danang (B) Show more +

Day 5

Hoi An Arrival – Free And Easy Show more +

Day 6

My Son Holly Land Or Tra Que Cooking Class Tour (B,L) Show more +

Have breakfast at your hotel.

You can pick one option as below:

Option 1: My Son Holly Land and Thu Bon Boat Trip (Light Lunch)

8:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up at your hotel

8:30: Leaving Hoi An crossing the Cua Dai bridge with its spectacular views of the Hoi An river system, mountains and Cham islands, we arrive at the fishing village alive with activity as the market traders sell their evenings catch, providing some great photo opportunities.

9:45: Arriving at My Son, this "Valley of Kings" as described by French historians was once the capital of the Chăm Pa Kingdom from the 4th to 15th century.

Following a traditional dance performance, your walking tour to the Cham ruins begins with a short ascent along a jungle bordered track. While you explore the area your guide will explain the history of the religious site which served as a burial place for the Cham monarchs centuries ago.

12:00: Commence the drive back to Hoi An to start our boat trip on Thu Bon river. Departing from Nguyen Hoang dock, your boat journey of approximately two hours will take you past Duy Hai fishing village, Tra Nhieu - weaving village, Kim Bong carpentry village. You will have a soft lunch (Quang-style noodle with pork and shrimp) served on boat.

14:30: The boat trip will finish at the dock in the old town and back to your hotel.

Option 2: Tra Que Cooking Class and foot massage ( Lunch)

8:00 Local guide pick up at the hotel, then you will go bicycle to Hoi An’s colourful central market. Here you will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about the ingredients you will use in the cooking lesson later.

9:00 Ride pass small roads, rice padddy fields, take pictures of water buffalos, cow or farmers on daily working at their fields and fish – ponds. Explore many beautiful views of VietNam country side meet many warm hearted local people. They will pass through the bendy small narrow roads in the village to one of the typical local houses

10:00 Take a rest with special welcome drink. You will be taken around the herbs garden where local farmers work on their field using organic methods from 300 years ago. Then you will enjoy foot massage with local herbs ( lemongrass, basil thai….)

10:30 Learn the traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food.( Made some flowers and animals by vegetables for decoration). After the lesson, enjoy what you have cooked.

12:30 - 13:00 Return to the hotel.

Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.

Day 7

Hoi An – Free And Easy Day (B) Show more +

Day 8

Hoi An – Danang Airport - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B) Show more +

Day 9

Mekong Delta Deluxe Group Full Day Tour (B,L) Show more +

Day 10

Cu Chi Tunnel Deluxe Group Half Day Tour (B) Show more +

Day 11

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B) Show more +

HOLIDAY PACKAGES

What's included?

Internal flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City(Vietnam Airlines, Jetstar, Bamboo Airway or Vietjet-max 20kg baggage+7Kg hand luggage per person)
Train tickets Hanoi to Danang (4-soft berth per cabin with A/C). You may share with other passengers.
Airport transfers, train station transfers by private car in Hanoi, Hoi An, Danang and Ho Chi Minh
Transportation with A/C vehicles throughout the trip
Enthusiastic, experienced English speaking guides
All entrance and sightseeing fees throughout the trip
Boat trips as mentioned
Kayaking or sampan boat in Halong Bay
Insurance on-board.
Cooking class onboard and Hoian
Tax and service charges.
Mineral water bottles & wet tissues
Deluxe accommodation with A/C (double/twin share)

3-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Le Foyer /Carillon Boutique Hotel/La Santé Hotel & Spa	Deluxe Room
Halong	Lavender Cruise/Majestic Cruise/Le Journey Classic Cruise	Deluxe Room
Hanoi-Danang	Overnight on the train	Soft berth Tourist Cabin with A/C
Hoian	Kim An Hotel & Spa/Pearl River Hoi An Hotel & Spa/Venus Hotel	Superior/Superior Garden View/Standard Room
Ho Chi Minh	Elios/Alagon City/Avanti Boutique/ Prague Hotel	Senior Superior/Deluxe room

4-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	The Light/Golden Lotus Luxury Hotel /Silk Queen Grand Hotel/The Q hotel	Deluxe Room / Lotus Deluxe
Halong	Renea Cruise / Lavender Elegance Cruise/Syrena Cruise /Le Journey Cruise	Deluxe Room
Hanoi-Danang	Overnight on the train	Soft berth Tourist Cabin with A/C
Hoian	Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort And Spa/ Mulberry Collection Silk Eco Hotel/ Hoi An Coco River Resort	Deluxe Balcony/ Deluxe Garden View Window / Coco Deluxe
Ho Chi Minh	Northern/Harmony Saigon/Millennium Boutique/Alagon Saigon hotel	Junior Deluxe/ Deluxe

5-Star Accommodation

Place	Accommodation	Room Type
Hanoi	Apricot hotel/Oriental Jade Hotel/Peridot Grand hotel	Sketch King/Oriental Emerald
Halong	Athena Luxury/Aspira Cruise/La Casta Regal Cruise	Executive Suite/Junior Suite
Hanoi-Danang	Overnight on the train	Soft berth Tourist Cabin with A/C
Hoian	Allegro Hoian/ Koi Resort & Spa Hoi An	Junior Suite/Superior Garden View
Ho Chi Minh	Majestic Saigon Hotel	Colonial Deluxe Room

What's excluded?

Beverages, International Insurance
Early check-in or late check-out if requested(they are subject to availability and may incur an additional charge)
Return airfares from your country to Vietnam & Visa Arrangements
Tipping(not compulsory), Personal Expenses & Others not clearly mentioned in inclusions section

IMPORTANT INFO

You can start the tour in Hanoi and finish in Ho Chi Minh city or vice versa with the same price
Daily departure
If you have ten or more adults travelling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private tours, etc...
Surcharge of $15USD for the 3-star package, $35USD for 4-star package, $60USD for 5-star package applies p/p for gala dinner on Halong cruises on 24 December and 31 December( Christmas Eve and New Year)
Daily tour group size: from 2 to 15pax. Halong cruise group size: from 5 to 40pax (based on different cruise's capacity)
Hotels and Halong cruises will be replaced by similar standard option only in case of full booking.
Please inform us in advance if you have any allergies or dietary requirements.
Please contact us if your travel dates fall on Vietnam Public Holiday. A small amount of surcharge will be applied for these periods
Itinerary may be changed due to unexpected weather conditions, traffic or other reasons beyond our control.
We can customize the tour as per your request. Please contact us if you do not like our listed accommodation, want to do private tour, change few sections of the itinerary. We can make a new itinerary at your preferred accommodation and will guarantee the best available price.
When you visit any temples, pagodas or shrines, you should wear long pants or short under the knees and a T-shirt. It is respectful to cover your knees and your shoulders.

Children Policies

Children under 2 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Surcharge of $90USD per child for the internal flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh.
Children from 2 – 4 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Pay $130USD per child for the internal flight Danang to Ho Chi Minh (as infant’s price on our website)
Children from 5 – 8 years old will be required to pay 75% of tour price (as children’s price on our website), sharing the bed with parents or pay full price (as adult’s price on our website) to have an extra bed.

Valued At $709