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Essential of Vietnam 12 Days / 11 Nights

Come and share our passion for this beautiful destination. Experience the dynamic atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City, the

tranquil backwaters of the Mekong Delta, the hill station of Dalat, the beaches and islands of Nha Trang, the history of Hoi

An, the majesty of Hue, the faded colonial elegance of Hanoi and the sheer wonder of Halong Bay. The ancient capital of

Hoa Lu and the scenic sight of Tam Coc is visited before end of the trip.

BRIEF ITINERARY:

Day 1 : Arrival - Saigon

Day 2 : Saigon– Cu Chi tunnel - Saigon

Day 3 : Saigon – Mekong Delta - Saigon

Day 4 : Saigon – Fly to Hue – Hue Tour

Day 5 : Hue – Danang – Hoi An walking tour

Day 6 : Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Nhatrang

Day 7 : Nhatrang - Dalat

Day 8 : Dalat – Fly to Hanoi

Day 9 : Hanoi City Tour

Day 10 : Hanoi – Halong Bay

Day 11 : Halong Bay - Hanoi

Day 12 : Hanoi – Departure

 

Accomodation categories :

 

DestinationDetailed  Hotel and Resort

3star 4star 5star

HanoiMajestic Salute

or Zephyr hotel

Flower Garden

or Sunway hotel

Melia

or Horison hotel

HalongBai Tho

or Huong Hai Deluxe Junk

Emotion

or Emeraude Cruise

Ginger

or Bhaya Cruise

HueDuy Tan

or Festival hotel

Saigon Morin or Camellia

or Huong Giang hotel

Imperial

or Green hotel

Hoi AnLotus hotel

or Ancient House resort

River Beach

or Hoi An Beach resort

Golden Sand

or Victoria resort

SaigonElios

or Saigon Riverside hotel

Rex

or Grand hotel

Majestic

or Renaissance Riverside hotel

Dalat Empress or Golf 3 hotelNgoc Lan

or Novotel hotelSofitel Dalat hotel

Nhatrang Asia Paradise Nhatrang Lodge

or Yasaka Saigon hotel

Sunrise Beach

or Vin Pearl resort

DETAILED ITINERARY :

Day 1 : Arrival - Saigon

Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be picked up from airport to a hotel in Saigon for check

in.

Overnight at the hotel in Saigon.

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Saigon

Day 2 : Saigon City tour – Cu Chi Tunnel – Saigon

The sightseeing tour acquaints us with the city's some major sights. We pass the now-

demolished wartime American Embassy before we visit the Reunification Palace was the former residence of the

President of South Vietnam until end of April 1975, and some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame

Cathedral, the Old Saigon Post Office. After seeing the Jade Emperor Pagoda and the War Remnant Museum, we

continue our trip on to the bustling Ben Thanh Market where anything and everything is for sale.

We then drive this afternoon, to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network of approximately

200 kilometers constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence.

Stay overnight in HCMC.

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Saigon, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast, lunch

Day 3 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon

The trip to Mekong Delta offers a glimpse into the agrarian life of the vibrant southern

Delta region as we wind our way through the tributaries of the Mekong Delta. From our

boats, we are able to closely observe the daily rituals of river life and participate in the

bustling commercial activities as we buy our fruits from the floating market. Along the way,

we will visit an orchard farm, handicraft village, and a land market with an abundance of

colorful fresh fruits and vegetables.

This morning pick up from your hotel at 8am we set off for a drive through the Mekong

Delta to the town of Cai Be, well-known for it's floating market. Here we will board our

private boat for a cruise along the maze of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. Visit Orchards farms, handicraft village,.

We will stop at the home of a Bonsai gardener for a sumptuous Delta lunch, including the popular dish of 'Elephant ear

fish', before continuing our exploration of the tributaries and canals of the delta. Towards the end of the day we drive back

to Saigon.

Stay overnight at hotel in Saigon

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Saigon, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast, lunch, private boat to cruise in

Mekong Delta

Day 4 : Saigon Fly to Hue – Hue City tour

Early morning, at 5:30am our driver will pick up and transfer you to the airport to cacth a

short flight to Hue at 7:00am, upon arrival in Hue at 8:20am, you will be picked up and

transferred to Hue city to take full day city tour.

The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu, which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and

the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc are not to be missed.We include these in a

huided cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic cuountryside

as well as an enjoyavle visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting

of gardens and lakes. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town and enjoy a walk

to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many

fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies.

Overnight in Hue

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Hue, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast, flight ticket : Saigon – Hue (Vietnam

airline, tax and service charge include)

Day 5 : Hue – Danang – Hoi An walking tour

At 8:00am, leave Hue for Danang, upon arrival in Danang, visit Cham Museum, having

lunch before take you to Hoi An for walking tour.

Walking tour in Hoian, an ancient Japanese port of trade. Much of Hoi An’s rare wooden

architecture remains in this small, pleasant town. There are plenty to see in this delightful

and tranquil town, some of which are the famous Japannese Covered Bridges, the

Pottery Museum, the 200 years old Tam Ky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, the vibrant

market. We wisit these on our morning walking tour past many low tiled houses scattered

along the small streets and assembly halls, which reflect the twon’s multi-cultural past.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hoi An.

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Hoi an, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast

Day 6 : Hoi An – Danang – Fly to Nhatrang

Free time for you shopping in Hoi An Old Quarter or relaxing on the beach until 11:30am, our driver will pick up and

transfer you to Danang airport to catch a short flight to Nhatrang at 14:10pm. Upon arrival in Nhatrang, you will be met and

transferred to hotel for check in, the rest time relaxing on the beach.

Stay overnight at hotel in Nhatrang

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Nhatrang, meal : breakfast, flight ticket : Danang - Nhatrang (Vietnam airline, tax and

service charge include)

Day 7: Nhatrang – Dalat tour

Upon leaving Nhatrang we head south towards Dalat, sometimes known as the 'City of Eternal Spring'. The journey will

pass by the famous Cam Ranh Bay before arriving at the Po Klong Jarai Towers which represent an interesting culture

and a colorful history of the Cham people.

At an elevation of over 1,000 meters, the hill station of Da Lat was founded in the early year of the last century for the

colonials to escape the heat and chaos of Saigon. On arrival in Dalat we start our tour taking us through plenty of the

French colonial architectures to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last Emperor Bao Dai, who was forced to abdicate in

1945, shortly after the end of the World War II. The following sights are the Lam Ty Ni Pagoda and Hang Nga Guesthouse,

known as the Crazy House because of its bizarre architecture.

Stay overnight at hotel in Dalat

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Dalat, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast

Day 8 : Dalat – Fly to Hanoi

Free time until 11:30am, pick up and transfer you to the airport to catch a short flight to

Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up and transferred you to hotel for check

in, the rest time relaxing or shopping in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Hanoi, meal : breakfast, flight ticket : Dalat - Hanoi

(Vietnam airline, tax and service charge include)

Day 9 : Hanoi City tour

8:00 AM: pick up at your hotel to Hochiminh Complex for visit Hochiminh Mausoleum, Hochiminh Museum and One pillar

pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century and History

Museum. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi before walking tour in 1000 Years Old Hanoi Old Quarter then

enjoy Water Puppet Unique show at 4 PM.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Hanoi, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast

Day 10 : Hanoi – Halong Bay (overnight on boat)

Meet at your hotel in Hanoi in the morning for a 3-hour scenic drive to Halong Bay.Upon

arrival at Halong Public Port,transfer to the wharf to board the the Huong Hai Junk.

Lunch on board with a glass of wine.In the afternoon ,enjoy a fantastic cruise in the world

heritage Halong Bay.If the tide is permitted ,visit will be made at Sung Sot Cave, Tuan

Chau island ,Dinh Huong island ,Ga Choi island, Dog island , Sail island and a swim at

Titot beach.In the evening ,enjoy a sumptuous dinner on board while watching the

sunset.

 Overnight on board Huong Hai Junk

Include : A/C private car, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast, lunch, dinner, Huong Hai Deluxe Junk in Halong Bay

(A/C private cabin for 02 persons on boat)

Day 11 : Halong – Hanoi

Breakfast on board and continue the cruise along Halong Bay to visit Man’s head island,Tortoise island,Luon cave,Bai Tu

Long bay, Toad island, Baitho mountain.Lunch on board before returning to Ho long city. Disembark the Huong Hai Junk in

the afternoon and trandfer back to Hanoi. Drop off you in Hanoi at around 16:00pm.

Stay overnight at hotel in Hanoi

Include : A/C private car, hotel in Hanoi, tour guide, entrance fee, meal : breakfast, lunch

Day 12 : Hanoi - Departure

Free time until transfer you to the airport to catch your flight back home.

Include : A/C private car, Breakfast

Trip Include:

- Private tour

- Accommodation at 3-4star hotels in places as indicated in program 01 double/ twin room

-          Meals as indicated in program (B – breakfast, L – lunch, D – dinner)

-          Private transportation at places as indicated in program

-          Air tickets: Vietnam Airlines (tax and service charge include)

Saigon – Hue

Danang - Nhatrang

Dalat - Hanoi

-          All admission cost at places mentioned in itinerary

- Tour guide at places

-          Private boat in Mekong Delta

-          Cruise in Halong Bay (A/C private cabin for 02 persons)

-          Letter of visa on arrival (Exclude stamping fee at arrival airport)

Trip Exclude:

-          Other meals and drinks/ personal expenses

-          International air fares/ airport taxes

-          Insurances

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