12 days
Duration
8/10
physicality
Vietnam
location
3, 4, 5, 6
group-size
Vietnam Classic Tour
Traveling from south to north, this Vietnam classic tour is tailored with highlighted destinations of Vietnam giving travelers fun time and activities that will last long.
ARRIVAL LOCATION | Saigon | ||||||
DEPARTURE LOCATION |
Hanoi | ||||||
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Exciting with dynamic, bustling Saigon brimming with street vendors, temples, shops, colonial architecture and nightlife. Cruising on Mekong River Delta full of life, markets and tropical fruits. Learning about rich royal dynasties in Hue. Getting a new silk outfit tailor-made in ancient Hoi An. Amazing with water puppets and hop on a cyclo tour around 36 ancient streets in Hanoi. Ending your family holiday by sailing on beautiful Halong Bay. There are so many interesting activities that you can enjoy in this Vietnam classic tour.
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Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Arrive in Tan San Nhat airport, transfer to your hotel for check in. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 2: Saigon City Tour (B, L)
Transfer to visit Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office, Remnant War Museum, Giac Lam Pagoda, Chinatown with ancient pagodas and temples, bustling Binh Tay Market and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.
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Day 3: Saigon - Mekong (B, L)
Transfer to the Mekong Delta to the town of Vinh Long , take a floating boat to cruise of waterways and canals to Vinh Long. 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. Toward the end of the day, you arrive in Can Tho city, heart of the Mekong Delta. Overnight in Can Tho.
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Day 4: Mekong - Saigon - Hue (B, L)
This morning you will take a boat trip to visit the Cai Rang Floating market, one of the busiest floating markets in the South East Asia. After watching how locals live and market their products on boats and purchase among them, the boat will cruise back to North bank of Hau river where getting off and to Saigon airport for your flight to Hue. Overnight in Hue.
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Day 5: Hue City Tour (B, L)
In the morning you will take a private boat for cruising on the romantic Perfume River. This gives you a great view on the Perfume River and surrounding area. Your first stop is Thien Mu Pagoda then from here you will drive to visit Royal Tombs. After lunch, you will continue to Ancient Citadel and Forbidden Purple City and the Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.
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Day 6: Hue - Hoian (B, L)
Transfer to Hoian passing the Hai Van pass. Then a half day walking tour includes Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Temple and Tan Ky Ancient House. Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 7: Hoian (B)
Free time to relax and discover Hoi An ancient town by yourself. Overnight in Hoi An.
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Day 8: Hoian - Hanoi (B, D)
Transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. On arrival, you will be met and transferred to hotel for check in. Then you will take an orientation tour of Hanoi. Tonight enjoy Water Puppet Show. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 9: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
A full day city tour of Hanoi includes Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, his House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Ethnology Museum. After lunch, take a cyclo for an hour to visit Old Quarter called 36 Ancient Streets. Overnight in Hanoi.
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Day 10: Hanoi - Halong Overnight Cruise (B, L, D)
Transfer to Halong Bay, Sip on a refreshing welcome drink upon check in before you begin your cruise through the bay. Feast on a delicious lunch as you cruise among hundreds of islets (Dinh Huong islet, Ga Choi Fighting Cock islet, Dog islet, Finger islet, etc.) to discover unspoilt pockets of Halong Bay and visit Sung Sot cave, one of the most imposing grottos of the Bay. Swim at Soi Sim beach or Titov beach or a short trek to the top of Titov Mountain for a magnificent panoramic scenery. After visiting Amazing cave, you can go kayaking from Soi Sim beach to Luon Cave to enjoy the quiet atmosphere of the bay (or from Bo Nau cave, to Soi Sim beach to TiTov) Enjoy your dinner with fresh seafood on board. Squid fishing or relax and chatting with your partner, friends, family. Overnight on board.
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Day 11: Halong - Hanoi (B, L)
For early risers complimentary tea, coffee, fruit and cake are served. Visit Luon cave on small bamboo boat paddle by out crew staff and enjoy the quiet atmosphere enclosed by high islets and mountains. Be back to our Huong Hai Junk. Sail past rock formations such as Man’s Head islet, Tortoise islet, Butterfly cave, Lion islet, Bai Tho mountain, enjoy the tranquil scenery as the boat meanders its way through the bay on the way back to Ha Long city, etc. Arrange your luggage and do the check out on board at around 10.00 am. Enjoy a wholesome brunch as your boat weaves through strange-shaped limestone rock formations. Arrive back at Ha Long city for disembarkation, return to Hanoi for your overnight stay.
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Day 12: Hanoi Departure
Free at leisure till transferring to airport for flight home.
Tour Reviews
The Classic tour to Vietnam surpassed our expectations. The travel arrangements within Vietnam were all excellent. What made the trip so special was our fantastic tour guide, Ha. He made the whole Vietnam holiday a wonderful experience with his knowledge & passion.
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