Wanna find a tour itinerary that can help you enjoy the stunning beauty of Vietnam? This tour could be the best choice for you. This 11-day Vietnam sightseeing tour will take you to the bustling cities like Hanoi and Saigon, the ancient towns of Hoi An, and the beautiful Nha Trang. During the tour, you will first visit the capital city - Hanoi. Then, take a flight to Hoi An to explore the charming ancient town. After that, transfer to discover Nha Trang Bay with over 19 endowed islands by a vessel is the best way to see all the beauty of Nha Trang. Finally, the tour will bring you from the cosmopolitan streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the charming backwaters of the Mekong Delta to discover Southern Vietnam’s incredible charm.
Day 1 |
HANOI ARRIVAL (…) |
Day 2 |
FULLDAY CITY TOUR HANOI (B/…/…) |
Day 3 |
HANOI – HALONG BAY CRUISE (B/L/D) |
Day 4 |
HA NOI – FLIGHT TO DANANG (B/L/…) |
Day 5 |
FULL DAY MY SON HERITAGE, HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B/…/…) |
Day 6 |
FLIGHT TO NHATRANG (B/…/…) |
Day 7 |
NHATRANG CITY TOUR (B/…/…) |
Day 8 |
FOUR ISLANDS DAY TRIP (B/L/…) |
Day 9 |
FLIGHT TO SAIGON, SAIGON DAY TOUR (B/…/…) |
Day 10 |
MEKONG DELTA DISCOVERY (B/L/…) |
Day 11 |
DEPARTURE FROM HO CHI MINH (B/…/…) |
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: None
Welcome to Hanoi, one of Asia's most captivating cities! Upon arrival, your local tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. Then, the guide will escort you to the hotel and help you check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, your guide and driver will pick up at your hotel, start the tour to beautiful Tran Quoc Pagoda located on the shores of West Lake. This Pagoda is full of amazing Buddhist symbolism that visitors can learn more about. Then, head to visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, where he lived on and off from 1958 to 1969. The next destination is One Pillar Pagoda, a group of structures consisting of a pagoda and a tower built in the middle of a square lake. Leave the pagoda for the Temple of Literature, which is the first college of Vietnam.
In the afternoon, you need to choose one of the city’s museums (History Museum or Ethnology Museum) to visit. After that, drive back to admire Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple before taking cyclo tour through the Old Quarter, also known as the 36 streets, this bustling area of narrow streets is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore in Hanoi.
Later afternoon, you can watch a Water puppet show for one hour. It is a unique traditional performance of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner.
(The itinerary is a sample, depends on weather and it will be different between cruises. Our travel consultants will provide the exact schedule and program if you book other cruise such as Hera Cruise, Halong President Cruise, Emperor Cruise, Halong Violet, Halong Jasmine, Paradise Luxury Cruises, Ginger Cruise, Orchid Cruise, Golden Cruise, Lavender Cruise, Au Co Cruise, Starlight Cruise, Sealife Cruise, Oriental Sails etc.)
After breakfast, travel to Halong Bay, one of the Wonders of the Orient (3 hr. drive). Your cruise across Halong Bay starts around noon on Tuan Chau Island at the doorstep of Vietnam's most fascinating wonder. As the boat sets sails, you will be greeted by the Paradise Crew and Cruise Manager who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard.
During the afternoon, discover some of the treasures spread across the Bay of the Descending Dragon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage of the leisure of the Spa, Beauty & Massage services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you can attend the chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. One of the highlights of your stay on board is the innovative and varied cuisine offered at Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages from around the world.
Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise.
Flight: Domestic flight include and arranged by Goindochina Tours
Meals: Breakfast, brunch
Wake up to Tai Chi exercises on the sun deck and continue cruising the bays. The breakfast buffet will be served in the restaurant, followed by a visit to the limestone grotto. Disembark in Halong City around noon and transfer back to Hanoi Airport and take the flight to Danang. Upon arrival, your guide will greet you at the airport and escort you to Hoi An for check in.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast
In the morning, travel to the My Son Holy Land. Tucked in the mountains up winding roads with serene views, lies the 4th century My Son Holy Land ruins. The surrounding mountains are strictly forbidden for living or development. The ruins lie in a beautiful mountainous landscape. Enter the temples to hear all about the history and stories of the Cham people and this holy site.
In the afternoon, continue on to the Ancient Capital of Hoi An, which features the 16th-century port town in its preserved state. The town is a perfect mixture of ancient architecture, houses, and temples as well as modern western restaurants and cafes. The historic sites you will visit are the Japanese Bridge, a renowned Chinese Temple, and former Vietnamese merchants' houses.
Later, take a boat trip along the Hoai River to Thanh Ha Pottery Village and see how local people work on their crafts. In the evening, the town became so romantic when the lights come on and you see colorful lanterns everywhere especially the flower lanterns floating on the river.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Flight: Domestic flight include and arranged by Goindochina Tours
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy your free morning until transfer to airport onward flight to Nha Trang. It is Vietnam's most attractive coastal town. Upon arrival, you will be escorted to the hotel and help you check-in. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals: Breakfast
Today, our driver and guide will pick you up at the hotel. You will depart to visit Po Nagar Cham Towers. It is a complex of temples erected approximately before 781 A.D. This complicated site belonged to the medieval principality of Khauthara, a small country near modern Nha Trang. The Po Nagar Towers are now situated on a mountain called Cu Lao, in downtown Nha Trang and next to Cai River. Optional mud bath in a special Spa (customer’s expense).
After that, you will visit Long Son Pagoda. This pagoda is situated on the foothill of Trai Thuy Mountain in the city of Nha Trang. The temple is famous for its large white Buddha image, which sits top the mountain crest and can be seen from anywhere in town.
Of course, no tour of Nha Trang is complete without a visit to the Dam Market, which dates from the early 1970s and is the local favorite for everything from clothes to dried seahorses to produce. This massive market is a must-see during your tour. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
In the morning, our guide and driver will pick you up at the hotel and move to the harbor, then the vessel will take you to 4 islands on Nha Trang Bay.
Firstly, you will move to visit Mun island. The sea surrounds Mun island is the first marine conservational area in Vietnam that protects 350 species of coral and marine creatures. It takes approximately four to five meters from the coast; you will be amazed while diving to watch colorful coral reefs as well as beautiful fishes and many other sea creatures. You may also see the coral in the glass-bottom boat.
Then, you will enjoy the excellent music program “Dance Of Sea” by our band’s performances that promise to bring you moments of relaxation and leisure. Next, you will join with us in the “Floating Bar Party” on Mot island; enjoy cocktails and fruits along with the music being harmony with small waves’ sound on the romantic blue sea.
After that, visiting Tranh beach. Here, you can rest, relax on the beautiful beach. You can also participate in water sports such as banana float, water motorbike, parachute pulled by boat (costs excluded). After visiting Tranh beach, you are able to enjoy the taste of the seasonal fruit on the vessel.
Finally, the vessel will go ashore at Mieu island to explore the mystery of Tri Nguyen Aquarium designed to look like a stranded mysterious pirate ship on the reef. The aquarium is located on the ship - which displays many strange species of coral and marine life. Outside the ship, it is Lo Thien aquarium where tourists can buy food to lure turtles and fish going out of the water. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Flight: Domestic flight include and arranged by Goindochina Tour
Meals: Breakfast
Today, you will take the flight to Saigon. Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City! Today, you will explore some of the most important sights in Saigon. First, visit Cu Chi Tunnels that were developed by the guerrillas fighting in the Vietnam War. You can see the various weapons used in the war and learn about the innovative ways that the guerrillas survived and fought back in the war.
Then head to Notre Dame Cathedral, constructed by French colonists during their settlement. It is the largest cathedral in Southeast Asia. Across the road is the Old Saigon Post Office, a neoclassical architecture considered one of the main attractions in the city.
After that, visit the Reunification Palace, home of South Vietnam's President during the war. The next stop is Cholon, the Chinatown in Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the thickly settled district that is rife with tea-houses and pagodas. It's the home to the famous Binh Tay Market.
Finish today's trip with a visit to the Emperor Jade Pagoda. Also known as the Tortoise Pagoda, this figurine-filled place of worship is considered by many to be one of the finest places to see in Saigon.
Overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, transfer to remote My Tho. This burgeoning capital rests in the Mekong Delta and is surrounded by beautiful countryside known as the "rice basket of Vietnam". Firstly, head to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, decorated with mosaics made from broken pottery. Overlooked by a tall white Buddha, it is set amongst lovely gardens overflowing with flowers, shrubs, lotus pools, and tombs, and ornate gates that provide entry. Continue on a boat ride along the river to view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages.
After lunch, visit An Khanh, a small village that specializes in fruit orchards and coconut sweets. If time permits, you can take a short cycling trip through the island or explore the island on foot (the island is flat and relatively small). Return to Saigon hotel and rest of the day on your own leisure.
Overnight in Saigon.
Flight: International flight on your own arrangement or upon request
Meals: Breaksfast
Today, you can enjoy your free time to explore this city until transfer to the airport. Hope you have a nice trip home and look forward to traveling with you again!
Time check in at hotels: after 14:00 and check out before 12:00
Service End.
WISH YOU AN ENJOYABLE JOURNEY!
NOTE:
Bank transfer fees will be charged by your company above rates are net & non commissionable. Subject to change as per availability of requested services 60% payment to be made while confirming the booking as per deadline balance to be paid 01 week prior departure
(*) REMARK:
· Child rate: Discounted rates are applicable for 1 child (from 2 – 11 years of age) accompanied by 2 full-paying passengers (in other words, for every 2 full-paying participants 1 child is entitled to the special child rate).
· The regular check-in time is 14:00 PM, early check-in is not included and subject to availability
· The check-out time is 12:00 noon, late check-out is not included and subject to availability.
· This is a quotation only and neither reservations for services nor hotel bookings have been made.
· The airfares are subject to change without prior notice. The final prices will be confirmed at the time of ticket issuance.
· Go Indochina Tours will do everything possible to ensure a safe and enjoyable trip. However, certain risks are involved and should be recognized by participants. Thus, we highly recommend the purchase of short-term travel insurance for our tours. Travel Insurance is a cost effective way to protect yourself and your equipment in the event of problems due to Cancelled Trips, Delays, Medical Problems, Baggage Loss or Damage. Travel insurance is easily and cheaply available online.