Hanoi Tours - Vietnam Travel Services

Experience the charm of Hanoi historic capital, the scenic impressive sight of Halong Bay Natural World Heritage Site, the ancient capital of Hue, the charming Hoi An ancient town, Nha Trang beautiful beach, the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and the exciting river life in the Mekong River Delta. This is a wonderful trip designed for those who want to discover the very best of Vietnam, but only have limited time.

Tour program:

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (/D)
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be welcomed at the airport and transferred to your selected hotel in Hanoi for relax. Welcome dinner will be served at one of the nicest restaurants. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B/L/)
After breakfast at hotel, start city tour with Ho Chi Minh Complex for visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple - the first University in Vietnam in 16th century. Have lunch in a local restaurant in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, we will visit Vietnam ethnological museum then have cyclo in the old quarter and visit Dong Xuan market, enjoy water puppet show in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay – Overnight on board (B/L/D)
Pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi at 08:00 and drive about 3.5 hours to Halong City. Arrive at 12:00noon. At Halong port, our Crew welcomes you on Junk, enjoy welcome drink & check into your cabin. Lunch with seafood will be served right after. At 13:00, boat starts 3.5 hours cruising into Halong bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monsters face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave, to a Floating Fishing village to see this unique way of life... and then explore Luon cave (from 16:40 to 17:30). There will be lots of time for swimming, sun bathing. Enjoy a great sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue (B/L/)
Early risers can enjoy a morning view of Bays landscapes with a cup of tea, coffee, fresh fruits. Sitting on the upper deck, we can enjoy the breath - taking beauty of the rocky Islands rising from the crystal-clear waters of the Bay. The quiet is almost eerie; we can hear birds singing, cicadas chirping ashore and the gentle lapping of the waves against our boat, the perfect soundtrack to accompany the fresh air and gentle breeze. And then explore Sung Sot (Amazing) cave (8.00 to 9:00), swim and relax at Titop beach At 9:24, boat start cruising back and brunch buffet will served from 10:30 to 11:30, check out procedure at 11:35. Arrive at harbor by 12:00 noon, and drive back to Hanoi airport to take flight to Hue that depart at 19:25, upon arrival in Hue, you will be picked up to hotel for overnight. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue City tour (B/L/)
In the morning, we will visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Before leaving the site of Imperial city we visit Imperial Museum, many precious objects which were salvaged from the Imperial city then we visit Khai Dinh Tomb, have lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant.

In the afternoon, we will take a boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, Minh Mang tomb, we visit Dong Ba market before driving back to the hotel. Overnight in Hue.

Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An Ancient Town (B/L/)
Drive to Hoian on the way visit Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, via Danang and visit Cham Museum & Marble Mountain en route. Afternoon visit Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchants 'homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.

Day 7: Hoi An - Danang – Nha Trang (B/L/)
You are transferred to Danang to take flight to Nhatrang depart at 10:30, upon arrival you will be picked up for check in hotel. Lunch at a restaurant.
In the afternoon, we will take a city tour of Nha Trang including Po Nagar Cham Tower, and Long Son Pagoda. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 8: Nha Trang Beach - Boat trip on Bay (B/L/)
Pick you up at your hotel in Nha Trang for a boat trip to 4 islands:
1/ Mun Island:
- Swimming and snorkeling for beholding various kinds of multi colorful corals and fishes.
2/ Mot Island:
- Visiting the fishing village for learning the way of raising groupers, lobsters
3/ Se Tre Island:
- Having lunch with seafood.
- Relaxing with water sport activities, at leisure.
4/ Mieu Island Tri Nguyen Aquarium:
- Beholding various kinds of multi colorful corals and fishes.
We will be back to the hotel at around 16:30. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 9: Nha Trang Beach Relax (B/)
Free day at your leisure to relax on beach. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 10: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) City Tour (B/L/)
Transfer you to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, pick you up and transfer to the center of city for city tour. We will visit the most interesting sites in Saigon.  We will visit Re-unification palace, the former head quarters of anti-communism in the south. We take a short walk to visit the war museum, full of relics from Vietnam war. Scary but really worth to visit. Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we continue to visita handicraft factory and spend time in Ben Thanh Market for own shopping.  Overnight in Saigon.

Day 11: Saigon – Mekong Delta (My Tho – Ben Tre) – Saigon (B/L/)
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel at 08:00 in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for My Tho, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields, stopping to see how the rice is cultivated an take pictures of the rice farms in the Mekong River Delta. On arrival at My Tho, take a leisurely boat trip to Tortoise Island. Then disembark and go for a gentle stroll through the picturesque orchards and fruit garden.
Enjoy lunch on the island, followed by a traditional cock fighting display. Enjoy a boat ride through Tan Thach natural canal in Ben Tre, Return to the water for a relaxing rowing boat ride along a small canal, cruising in the shade of the water coconut trees. Learn about bee-keeping in the delta and sip a refreshing cup of honey tea to the accompaniment of traditional Vietnamese folk music. Then travel the narrow rural road by horse and cart to visit the coconut candy mill to find out how this delicious confectionery is made and sample the finished product. Return by boat to My Tho and drive back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 12: Saigon – Departure (B/)
Free at your leisure until transfer you to the airport for the departure flight. End of tour services.

Tour includes:

• Local English speaking tour guide; other languages are available on request
• Hotel accommodation in twin sharing/double as your request
• Private transportation with A/C including all airports picks up & transfers
• Overnight junk boat in Halong Bay – shared junk cruise (private overnight junk boat is available on request)
• All entrance fees as in the tour itinerary
• Meals as mentioned in the tour program: B = breakfast; L = lunch; D = diner
• All domestic flights used in the tour: Hanoi – Hue; Danang – Nha Trang; Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City
• Private boat trips in Perfume River in Hue & Mekong River

Tour excludes:

• International airfare & airport tax
• Vietnam visa arrangement - this can be arranged on request
• Travel insurance
• Personal expenses and tips
• Other not mentioned in the tour program

Tour cost: Rates vary frequently. Please Contact Us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period and specific touring needs.