The North & South Vietnam
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Package Overview
Experience the best of Vietnam with this exciting itinerary. Begin in Hanoi, where ancient temples, bustling streets, and rich history await. Cruise through the stunning limestone formations of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Conclude in Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant metropolis blending modern life with historic landmarks like the Cu Chi Tunnels and Ben Thanh Market. This journey offers culture, nature, and adventure!
What's Included?
- 02 Nights Stay in Hanoi
- 01 Nights Stay in Halong Bay
- 02 Nights Stay in Ho Chi Minh City
- Accommodation with daily breakfast as mentioned or similar
- 1-day cruise package on Halong Bay (group tour, not private)
- Tours as per itinerary with local English-speaking guide
- All transfers and transportation as mentioned:
- All entrance fees and boat fees as per the program
- Meals (B/L) (Breakfast/Lunch) as indicated in the program
- Bottles of drinking water per day tourLocal English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam
What's Not Included?
- ✖ Visa to Vietnam (if any)
- ✖ Airfares (international and domestic)
- ✖ Meals (other than those mentioned in the program)
- ✖ Hotel early check-in or late check-out service
- ✖ Insurances
- ✖ Additional transfer required due to any emergency
- ✖ Bottle of drinking water beyond that supplied
- ✖ Bottle of drinking water beyond that supplied
- ✖ Any other beverages
- ✖ Any gratuities
- ✖ Personal expenses
- ✖ Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages...)
- ✖ Surcharge for public holiday (if any)
- ✖ All other services not mentioned in the program
Tour Details
Upon arrival in Hanoi, meet and greet by the local guide and we transfer to town, start to immerse yourself in the charm of the capital city with a half-day city tour. Visit the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, the Nation’s founder, contains Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of the city. We continue visiting the Hoa Lo Prison which also has an iconic name of “Hanoi Hilton”; the Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, which constitutes a rare example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. Explore the iconic Hoan Kiem Lake and witness the daily life of locals. Walk through the bustling Old Quarter, known for its narrow streets and traditional architecture.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals & drinks: Bed Only (Drinks not included)
Destination- Hanoi
After breakfast, pick up by the guide and we depart Ha Noi for a 2-hour private transfer to Ninh Binh province, home to amazing karst mountains, misty caves, and historical relics. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu to get an overview of the first three centralized feudal states of Vietnam. While
the ancient citadel has probably disappeared, the temples of the Dinh and Le Dynasties still remain surrounded by rice paddies and mountains. Continue your journey to Bich Dong which was conferred by a King as the “Vietnam’s second most beautiful grotto”. Embark on a rowing boat ride through the magnificent waterway lined with rice paddies to discover Tam Coc, known as “Ha Long Bay on Land. We head back to Hanoi after the tour and arriving in the hotel in late afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast r (Drinks not included)
Destination: Hanoi
After Breakfast at the hotel. At a good time, pick-up by the guide and private transfer to Halong, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Around noon time, we arrive at your jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After your welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board. Towards the end of the day, the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on cruise in Halong/ Lan Ha Bay.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.(Drinks not included)
Destination: Halong Bay
Enjoy your fresh morning in the middle of the bay, the sun rises on Halong in the morning, and breakfast is served (brunch on some boats) while the vessels cruise slowly through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Upon disembarkation, pick-up by the guide and private transfer to HAN airport for taking the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as “Saigon” before 1975, Ho Chi Minh City today is Vietnam’s commercial centre that never sleeps.
Upon arrival, meet and greet by the local guide at Tan Son Nhat (SGN) Airport and private transfer to the hotel in town for checking in. You are free at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals & drinks: Breakfast & Brunch (Drinks not included)
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Today, explore the key highlights and must-see attractions of Ho Chi Minh City that retains a strong link to its pastdespite its rapid development. Explore the famous Cu Chi tunnels to gain an insight into the tunnels’ history, life inthe tunnels as well as the tenacity and resourcefulness of the Vietnamese during combat. This afternoon, visit War Remnants Museum which presents a partial yet vivid view of the American War through the Vietnamese’s eyes. Wind your way to one of the most significant historical sites of the city, the Reunification Palace and then enjoy a short walk or drive to the city’s most historic landmarks including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office. Conclude your visit to the bustling Ben Thanh Market to enjoy shopping and discover your bargaining power.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast (Drinks not included)
Destination: Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast at the hotel and leisure. At a good time, our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport for your Departure Flight.
Meals & drinks: Breakfast
Destination: Ho Chi MInh City