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Vietnam Highlights: From Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

7 Days ITE7D-10

Overview

The Ho Chi Minh City Welcome Tour offers a comprehensive introduction to Vietnam’s history and culture. Explore the bustling city with visits to iconic landmarks such as Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, and Notre Dame Cathedral. Venture to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and gain insight into the country’s wartime past. Journey to the picturesque Mekong Delta, where you can cruise along the river, visit local villages, and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch. Discover the beauty of Ba Na Hills and the famous Golden Bridge in Danang before heading to the capital city of Hanoi. Experience the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and the scenic landscapes of Tam Coc, followed by a day trip to the spectacular Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Conclude your trip with a leisurely morning in Hanoi before departing for your next destination. With comfortable accommodations, delicious meals, and knowledgeable guides, this tour promises an unforgettable experience in Vietnam.

Highlights

  • Ho Chi Minh City Welcome Tour
  • Explore Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City's iconic sites
  • Day trip to Mekong Delta with boat trip and traditional workshop visit
  • Discover Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge in Danang
  • Explore Hoa Lu and Tam Coc's ancient capital and scenic landscapes
  • Embark on a day trip to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Hanoi Departure Day: Time to say goodbye

Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, our guide and driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. You can relax in your room, which will be available from 2:00 PM onwards. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at your own pace. Meals are not included. Spend the night at the hotel.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Meals: None
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Private car

Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel at 08:00 AM and embark on a city tour of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the iconic Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office, and Jade Emperor Pagoda. Enjoy a delicious lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic site used by Vietnamese soldiers during wartime. Explore the vast network of tunnels that stretch over 250 km and learn about the history of the Vietnam War.

Return to your hotel around 6-7 PM, with dinner on your own account. Overnight accommodation at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer

Join us for a day trip to the beautiful Mekong Delta! Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and drive 1.5 hours to My Tho. Along the way, we will make a stop for refreshments and restroom breaks.

Once in My Tho, we will board a motorboat and cruise along the canals and channels of the Mekong River, passing by the Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix islands. We will visit a floating fish house where villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp, a major export product of the region.

After crossing the river, we will visit a traditional workshop to see how coconut candy and honey are made, and try some ourselves while listening to traditional music. You can also experience hand-rowing a sampan along a shady canal and travel through the villages on a Xe Loi, a local form of transportation.

Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please inform us in advance if you have any food allergies, are vegetarian, or observe Halal dietary restrictions.

After lunch, we will board the motorboat back to My Tho and visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ancient architectural gem with many Buddha statues. We will then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Danang.

Upon arrival in Danang, our tour guide will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Dinner will be on your own, and you will spend the night at the hotel in Danang.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer & Private car
- Other: Boat trip on Mekong Delta

Start the day by being picked up from your hotel in Da Nang and transferred to Ba Na Hills, located 35km away. Take the Cable Car, which has gained 5 world scores, to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French, and the famous Golden Bridge.

Continue your journey up to Nui Chua Mountain, the top of Ba Na range, to visit Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, and Orchid Garden. Experience a hill climbing train and visit an old French cellar, Debay Ancient Wine Cellar, as well as the flower garden Le Jardin D'amour. Enjoy a buffet lunch at the restaurant.

In the afternoon, have free time to enjoy games at Fantasy Park, the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam, or explore Ba Na Hills on your own.

Afterwards, head back to the cable car and transfer back to your hotel. Our driver will then take you to Danang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer & Private car

Join us on a journey to Ninh Binh province, just 90 km south of Hanoi, as we explore the historic sites of Hoa Lu and the picturesque landscapes of Tam Coc.

In the morning, our tour guide will pick you up and we will depart for Hoa Lu. Along the way, we will stop for a break to relax and browse Vietnamese handicraft products. Upon arrival in Hoa Lu, we will visit the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties, dating back to the 10th century. Explore the excavation area near the Le Dai Hanh temple to see the vestiges of the Royal Palaces ground.

Afterwards, we will head to Tam Coc and board sampan boats to drift down the river, passing through three caves and enjoying the stunning views of villages, mountains, and rice fields. After the boat ride, we will return to Hanoi.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer
- Other: Boat trip as mentioned

Embark on an unforgettable day trip to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its stunning limestone islets and emerald waters.

- Depart from your hotel in Hanoi at 08:00 AM for a scenic 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Along the way, admire the picturesque landscape of the Red River Delta and witness the daily life of Vietnamese farmers.

- Upon arrival, board a cruise for a memorable journey through the bay. Indulge in a delicious seafood lunch while taking in the breathtaking scenery of limestone formations such as the Dog Stone and Fighting-Cock Islet.

- Explore Ba Hang Fishing Village by kayak or bamboo boat, and visit the magnificent Thien Cung Cave with its stunning stalactites and stalagmites.

- Enjoy a tea break with green bean cake as you watch the sunset over Halong Bay before heading back to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer

On the last day of your trip, you can enjoy a leisurely morning before being taken to the airport for your departure flight. You will have access to your room until noon. Meals are not included today. This marks the end of our services.

Inclusions:
- Accommodation: None
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Guide: None
- Transfer: Private car

You can send your enquiry via the form below.

Vietnam Highlights: From Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay

1 Guest


698

2 Guests


477

3 Guests


459

4 Guests


438

5 Guests


425

6 Guests


417

NOTES:
  • Double click to check/uncheck
  • The price listed for a single supplement is the surcharge applied if a passenger wishes to use accommodation services alone.

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Step 1: Choose packages
You can select multiple packages that you are interested in. Our sales team will provide personalized consultation to help you choose the best package that suits your needs.

1 Guest


698

2 Guests


477

3 Guests


459

4 Guests


438

5 Guests


425

6 Guests


417

NOTES:
  • Double click to check/uncheck
  • The price listed for a single supplement is the surcharge applied if a passenger wishes to use accommodation services alone.
Step 2: Fill Enquiry form

💸💸💸 PAYMENT 💵💰💳

Since we are a local travel agency based in Hanoi, Vietnam, we must comply with the laws of India and any other country in the world. Payments are made in USD. To provide the utmost support to our customers regarding payments, we will accept a 30% deposit of the tour value through the following methods:

  • 1. Payment Link (onepay): This is the easiest and fastest method. You just need an international credit card to make the payment.
  • 2. Bank Transfer: You can transfer the money directly to our company's account in Vietnam. (Our parent company is Indochina Travel Expert)

🗺️⁀જ✈︎ FLIGHTS ✈️ ᥫ᭡

  • The domestic flights from Hanoi to Da Nang and from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City are not included in the tour price. We apply the lowest possible fare for customers at the time of booking our tour packages, estimated at around 60-70 USD per flight segment from Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • International flights to Vietnam (both ways) are not included in the tour price. However, our team can assist in booking these international flights at the best possible rates. Nevertheless, we still recommend that customers book these flights themselves to ensure they align with their budget.

💳💳💳 VISA ⚡⚡⚡

  • Visas for Vietnam are eVisas, with a cost of approximately 30 USD. This fee is not included in the tour price.
  • You can apply for the visa yourself through the link https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn or our team can assist you with this process.

🍱🍜🍲 FOOD 𓐐𓎩 .⋆゚

  • Breakfast in hotels (if we book for hotels)
  • Lunches and Dinners on the SIC tour (Group tour) are local food only (local veg and non-veg food are available)
  • Please refer to the Inclusions/Exclusions section of the tour program.

💲💲💲 TIPPING 💵💵💵

  • Tipping exclude from tour price
  • Tipping is a traveling culture, tipping for guides, drivers, and other services is expected especially for private tours. Kindly prepare it in advance in cash and give it directly to the guides and drivers

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