11 days tour

Best Of Vietnam 2019/2020 (Start Ho Chi Minh City, End Hanoi

Best Of Vietnam 2019/2020 (Start Ho Chi Minh City, End Hanoi

This tour includes:

Transport

Airport transfers outside Australia are included

Meals

10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, 6 dinners

Accommodation

2 nights onboard of the Bhaya Classic Junk or similar in Halong Bay Deluxe hotels with all service charges, taxes and porterage included

Guide

Guiide is included

Not included:

Flights

Insurance

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Itinerary of your trip Best Of Vietnam 2019/2020 (Start Ho Chi Minh City, End Hanoi

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrival Ho Chi Minh City

      Xin Chao and welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, included is a two night stay. Formerly known as Saigon, the city has many historical landmarks such as the Reunification Hall. Formerly called the Presidential Palace, images of the building were seen around the world on 30 April 1975 when tanks stormed the gates as Saigon fell to the North Vietnamese. Discover More: Evening Saigon Street Food Tour (extra expense)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

      Drive away from Ho Chi Minh City, watching the city skyline fade into the distance as the road winds through rice paddies, villages and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam. Spend a couple of hours walking around Cu Chi’s rugged grounds with a local guide. Hear how the residents constructed an intricate, underground network of tunnels during the French and American Wars. Hear incredible tales about the unusual foods the residents ate to survive and much more.  Once above ground, see other ingenious items used by the residents to defend themselves such as bamboo traps and camouflaged pits. Upon your return in Ho Chi Minh City, your afternoon today is free at leisure to relax.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City โ€“ Hue
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City โ€“ Hue

      Today transfer from your hotel to the airport to catch your connecting flight to Hue. Hue was the former capital of Vietnam, and this afternoon as part of Youโ€™re Invited: join a boat trip to visit Thien Mu Pagoda. This evening, experience a traditional costume play royal dinner.                                             

  • Day 4 Day 4: Hue โ€“ Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Hue โ€“ Hoi An

      You will drive through Danang and other picturesque villages to reach Hoi An. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in the historic port town of Hoi An and relax for the rest of the evening. Included is a three-night stay in Hoi An.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Hoi An

      Today start with our You’re Invited visit to the Reaching Out Project. Reaching Out is an NGO established in 2000, which provides opportunities for people with disability to learn skills and gain meaningful employment. Visit their workshop and get a glimpse how this NGO helps the disabilities to integrate fully with their communities and lead independent and fulfilling lives. In the afternoon, enjoy a half day tour of Hoi An and see old merchant’s houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Assembly Hall of the Chinese Congregation You’re Invited: Visit to Reaching Out NGO

  • Day 6 Day 6: Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Hoi An

      Enjoy a day of leisure to explore Hoi An and its surroundings. Discover More: Vietnamese cooking class (extra expense) or Visit to My Son (extra expense)

  • Day 7 Day 7: Hoi An - Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Hoi An - Hanoi

      Enjoy a morning a morning drive to Danang Airport for your flight to Hanoi with a stop en-route for a light lunch at a local restaurant. At the airport in Danang board your flight to Hanoi. Vietnam’s Capital has many incredible sights and your tour director is at your disposal to help you with tips to spend the rest of your day.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Hanoi - Halong Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Hanoi - Halong Bay

      This morning after breakfast, leave Hanoi and travel to Halong Bay, where you will board your luxurious traditional style junk. Cruise through the bays and islets enjoying the stunning scenery of this magnificent region. Enjoy some tours offered onboard and learn more about the main livelihood of the locals in the area or relax on board. Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board. DiscoverMORE: one-way Scenic Flight Over Halong Bay (extra expense)

  • Day 9 Day 9: Halong Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Halong Bay

      Today, you will be transferred to your day trip boat tour with private crew and cruise to the bay’s most untouched areas. Enjoy swimming on quiet beaches, visiting water tunnels, fishing villages or kayaking. Lunch is served onboard of the boat by your private chef. Return in the evening hours after a full day of exploration to your traditional junk boat.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Halong Bay - Hanoi

      Enjoy the fresh morning in the middle of the bay while having breakfast and cruising through the magnificent rock formations and back towards port. Bid farewell to the traditional style junk boat on Halong Bay and transfer to Hanoi, with a stop en-route for a light lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, continue with a visit to Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ‘36 streets’. Take a walking tour through charming Hang Be Market and around Hoan Kiem Lake, as well as a stop at Ngoc Son temple. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It is a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities. This evening, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet performance.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Hanoi Farewell
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Hanoi Farewell

      Today, you will be transferred to the airport to catch your onward or homebound flight.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Average

There are several physical activities that last from 2 to 6 hours in easy terrains, low altitude flats, or water experiences. Please ask if youโ€™re not sure this applies to you.

Age range

Age range

Min: 12 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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