Vietnam Odyssey: From Ho Chi Minh City to Halong Bay in 9 Days
9 Days ITE9D-01Overview
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, you will be greeted by our guide and driver and taken to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city at your leisure. The following days will be filled with exciting tours, including visits to historic sites like the Cu Chi Tunnels and the vibrant Mekong Delta. You will also have the opportunity to explore the beautiful city of Danang and the stunning Ba Na Hills. The tour will culminate with a visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay before returning to Hanoi for your departure. Thank you for traveling with us!
Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh City Arrival
- Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
- Day Trip to Mekong Delta
- Fly from Ho Chi Minh to Danang
- Explore Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
- Transfer to Hanoi
- Hanoi - Halong Bay Cruise
- Relaxing in Halong Bay and Return to Hanoi
- Hanoi Departure
Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city in Vietnam, our guide and driver will greet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 02:00 PM onwards, and the rest of the day is free for you to explore at your leisure. Meals will be on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Meals: None
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide for airport pick up
- Transfer: Private car
Explore the vibrant city of Ho Chi Minh and visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels on this full-day tour.
- 08:00 – 08:30 AM: Pick up at your hotel and start the city tour including:
- Independence Palace (the Reunification Palace)
- War Remnants Museum
- Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office
- Jade Emperor Pagoda
- 12:30 AM: Enjoy lunch at a famous Phở restaurant.
- 02:00 PM: Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a historic site used as a shelter by Vietnamese soldiers during wartime. Explore the 250 km network of tunnels.
- 06:00 – 07:00 PM: Return to your hotel. Dinner on your own account. Overnight at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer
Start your day with a pick-up from your hotel by our friendly guide and driver at 07:30 AM. Sit back and relax during the 2.5-hour drive to Cai Be, with a quick stop for refreshments and restroom breaks along the way.
Once we arrive, the adventure begins with a visit to a bustling flea market and a scenic cruise along the intricate network of canals and channels of the Mekong River. Indulge in some fresh fruits and discover local cottage industries such as a coconut candy workshop, snake wine production, pop-rice making, or rice paper crafting.
Next, we'll head to Tan Phong Island and a tropical fruit garden, where you can immerse yourself in Vietnamese traditional music and experience the vibrant local life. Participate in a cooking demonstration and savor a delicious lunch made with fresh ingredients.
Afterwards, hop on a bicycle for a 30-minute tour around the village, offering a unique insight into the daily lives of the locals. Say farewell to your hosts as we head back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving at your hotel around 05:30 - 06:00 PM. Enjoy the evening at your leisure with dinner on your own and a comfortable overnight stay at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer
- Boat trip on Mekong Delta
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Danang. Upon arrival, our English-speaking tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free for you to explore the city on your own. Meals are not included today. Overnight at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Private car
At 09:00 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel in Danang and transferred to Ba Na Hills, located 35km away. Take a scenic Cable Car ride, which holds 5 world records, to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at the By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French, and the famous Golden Bridge.
Continue ascending to the Nui Chua Mountain, the highest point of Ba Na range. Explore Ninh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, and take a ride on the hill climbing train - the first and only funicular in Vietnam. Visit the old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar) and enjoy the beautiful flower garden Le Jardin D’amour. A buffet lunch will be served at the restaurant.
In the afternoon, you will have free time to enjoy the various games at Fantasy Park, the third largest indoor games zone in Vietnam. Try out exciting games like 4-5D films, skiver, The death race, and the dinosaur park. Alternatively, you can explore Ba Na Hills at your own pace.
At 03:00 PM, return to the hotel. Dinner is on your own and you will spend the night at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Group transfer
Enjoy free time until you are transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, our friendly tour guide and driver will greet you and take you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours to relax and explore at your own pace. Meals are not included. Overnight at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Guide: English speaking guide
- Transfer: Private car
After a delicious breakfast, we will depart from Hanoi on a shuttle bus for an exciting journey to Halong Bay. This stunning destination is home to 2000 islands surrounded by limestone formations in the Gulf of Tonkin. The natural beauty and diverse landscapes of Halong Bay will leave you in awe.
You will spend the night on a luxurious boat cruising through Halong Bay, indulging in a special menu featuring fresh seafood that will surely be a highlight of your trip. Lunch and dinner will be served onboard as you enjoy the picturesque views of the bay.
Please note that meals on the boat will consist of local and Asian cuisine, with vegetarian options available upon request.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Overnight stay on the cruise
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Tour guide: English-speaking guide on the cruise
- Transfer: Shuttle bus service
After breakfast, spend your morning sunbathing and relaxing in the beautiful surroundings of Halong Bay. Enjoy a delicious brunch on board around 11:30 AM before transferring back to Hanoi to check in at the hotel. Dinner will be on your own tonight. Overnight at the hotel.
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
- Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
- Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise
- Transfer: Shuttle bus
On the last day of your tour, you have the freedom to relax until it's time to head to the airport for your departure flight. You will not be accompanied by a tour guide during this transfer. Your room will be available for your use until noon. Meals are not included on this day. Thank you for traveling with us!
Inclusions:
- Accommodation: None
- Meals: Breakfast
- Tour Guide: None
- Transfer: Private car