Begin in charming Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, ride a cyclo to dinner, and watch a delightful performance of Vietnam’s water puppet theater. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city’s numerous galleries. Also visit Hano ‘s main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature.
Alternatively on a day trip, cruise along the dramatic limestone islands of Halong Bay.
Next, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon), the country’s commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace, the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city’s main shopping boulevard with fashion boutiques and accessories designed by up-and-coming Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares. Try Saigon’s strong Vietnamese iced coffee and a banh mi (baguette sandwich).
Take a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an unusual religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Daism, a unique fusion of world religions.
On another day trip, tour the narrow canals of the Mekong Delta to experience the traditional side of Vietnamese river life.
Tour Information
- Tour Code: AHNSGVN-7
- Length: 7D / 6N
- From: Hanoi
- Finish: Hochiminh
Tour Price
$600price per pax
Our Guarantee
| Date |
Activities |
Meal |
| Day 1 | Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport | None |
| Day 2 | Visit Hanoi's main cultural attractions | B, L |
| Day 3 | Visit one of the limestone caves in the area. | B, L |
| Day 4 | Visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. | B, L |
| Day 5 | Board a private boat to go through the green vegetation | B, L |
| Day 6 | Half-day private excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. | B, L |
| Day 7 | Transfer to airport for your onward flight. | B |
Day 1
Transport
Meals:None
Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport
Detailed Itinerary: Upon arrival at Hanoi 's Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by our guide and transferred to your hotel. Evening water puppet performance.
Day 2
Transport
Meals:B, L
Visit Hanoi's main cultural attractions
Detailed Itinerary: Vietnam's artistic and intellectual capital. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake , ride a cyclo to dinner. Dine in French colonial villas converted into gourmet restaurants. Enjoy people-watching at stylish cafes. Shop for impressive modern art in the city's myriad galleries. Also visit Hanoi's main cultural attractions, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature.
Day 3
Transport
Meals:B, L
Visit one of the limestone caves in the area.
Detailed Itinerary: Upon meetingt you at your hotel at 8:00 am by Vietnam TripAdvisor's minibus/car and tour guide, we drive to Halong City, approximately 3 hours away. Once at Halong City you will board our private boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As we cruise, our boat staff will serve a sumptuous local seafood lunct. After 4 hours, we cruise back to the harbor and return you to your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 4
Transport
Meals:B, L
Visit the powerful War Remnants Museum.
Detailed Itinerary: Transfer and flight to HCMC. Afternoon, private tour of Ho Chi Minh City, the country's commercial center and home to a growing number of upscale restaurants and shops. Visit Chinatown, the Thien Hau Pagoda, the Reunification Palace, the Opera House and Hotel de Ville. If desired, also visit the powerful War Remnants Museum. Explore colorful outdoor markets and Dong Khoi Street, the city's main shopping boulevard with fashionable boutiques and accessories designed by up-and-coming Vietnamese designers, hill tribe crafts, high quality linens and housewares.
Day 5
Transport
Meals:B, L
Board a private boat to go through the green vegetation
Detailed Itinerary: The Mekong Delta is the southernmost region of Vietnam. It is often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam as it produces three crops of rice per year. The fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. The Delta area marks the end of a 4,500 km journey made by the Mekong River after having traveled through six countries. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors. Leave HCMC to lush My Tho where you will board a private boat to go through the green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where guests are treated to a delicious lunch in a bonsai garden in the heart of the Mekong, complete with succulent tropical fruits. We also visit the snake farm Dong Tam that breeds snakes for, among other things, snake wine and enjoy a bonsai garden in Trung Luong before VietnamTripAdvisor.com pick up and we heading back to HCMC.
Day 6
Transport
Meals:B, L
Half-day private excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Detailed Itinerary: Half-day private excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched over 250km. from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. The network included innumerable trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life during the U.S.-Vietnam War must have been like. Afternoon free at leisure in town.
Day 7
Transport
Meals:B
Transfer to airport for your onward flight.
Detailed Itinerary: There are no activities planned for today. You enjoy your free time until transfer to airport for your onward flight. VietnamTripAdvisor can arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations
| Number in Group |
From 01 Oct 2011 to 30 Apr 2012 ( The Price Per Person (US$)
|
| 2 |
3 - 5 |
6 - 8 |
9 - 12 |
| Mid-range 3* |
690 |
650 |
600 |
550 |
| Superior 4* |
800 |
750 |
710 |
630 |
| Deluxe 5* |
950 |
890 |
800 |
760 |
| Number in Group |
From 01 Jun 2011 to 30 Sept 2011 ( The Price Per Person (US$)
|
| 2 |
3 - 5 |
6 - 8 |
9 - 12 |
| Mid-range 3* |
690 |
650 |
600 |
550 |
| Superior 4* |
800 |
750 |
710 |
630 |
| Deluxe 5* |
950 |
890 |
800 |
760 |
Trip Included
- A private transfer and transportation
- Accommodation in twin share basis with daily breakfast
- French or English Speaking Guide
- Domestic flights: Hanoi-Saigon
- Domestic departures taxes
- Boat trip in Halong Bay and Mekong Delta
- Meals as stated in the itinerary
- Sightseeing tickets
- Services charges and government taxes
Trip Excluded
- International flights
- Entry Visa and visa fees
- International departures taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Meals and beverage
- Optional surcharge for business class flight from $100 per person