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Saigon to Hanoi Highlights Tour 12 Days

Tour Highlights

Saigon - Can Tho - Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay

Tour code: VBT-VCT33
Travel up Vietnam from Saigon, the Mekong Delta, and Nha Trang in the south to historic Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang in the center and Hanoi and Halong Bay in the north.
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Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, our guide and driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour (B, L)

After breakfast, our guide and driver will pick you up and take a city tour:
•  The Reunification Palace: This is one of the most important buildings in the city. 
•  Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. 
After lunch at local restaurant we continue to visit: 
•  Giac Lam Pagoda: This is HCMC's oldest pagoda, dating back to 1744 and one of the finest in Vietnam. 
•  Cholon, including the Thien Hau Pagoda: Cholon actually means Big Market – a claim that is well justified as Vietnam 's largest market, the Binh Tay, is located here. 
•  Ben Thanh Market: This bustling and well-organized market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dais.
Back to hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - My Tho - Can Tho (B, L)

08:00 Leave Ho Chi Minh city, enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand–rowed sampan under the shade of the water coconut trees along natural canals. Have a short cycling tour then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by the locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through fruit plantations and villages.  Proceed to Can Tho. Free time to visit bustling Can Tho market. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 4: Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (B, L)

Take a leisurely boat trip to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river ( Bassac River), then proceed to Cai Rang floating markets, which are the liveliest in the whole religion.
Have you ever tasted Vietnamese vermicelli soup? Well, now go and see how it is made. Then wander around the village and meet the friendly local people and experience how to cross a "Monkey bridge" which is built by only one stem of bamboo. Have lunch. Then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 5: Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang (B, L) - by flight

You are free until being picked up at your hotel and transferred to Tan Son Nhat airport for your short flight to the resort in Nha Trang. Voted as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Nha Trang boasts a six-mile stretch of fine white sand, quiet and warm waters, and stunning archipelagos. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 6: Nha Trang - Da Nang - Hoi An (B, L) - by flight

An early morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to Da Nang. Our guide and car will come to pick you up and to visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture. Continue to visit Marble Moutains, the mountains stand for 5 element on earth like: Metal, Plant, Water, Fire, Earth. You can climb up the mountain to visit a pagoda in Huyen Khong Cave. Down to the mountain is the stone carving village, you can watch the art work on site with marble stone. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An - Hue (B, L)

The next destination is Hue, the Old Royal City in Vietnam in 17th century. Upon leaving Hoi An, we drive north to Hue. The scenic road is hugging the coastline before crossing over the winding Hai Van pass. A view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We stop en route to visit the Lang Co beach before reaching Hue city. As Vietnam’s last feudal capital, the small and quiet city of Hue is widely known for magnificent architectures, pagodas and royal tombs laid in many small villages and surrounding hills. Free and easy in the afternoon. Overnight in Hue. 

Day 8: Hue City Tour (B, L)

The beautiful riverside pagoda of Thien Mu which now becomes the symbol of Hue, and the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh are not to be missed. We include these in a guided cruise on the Perfume River which also gives us a taste of the scenic countryside as well as an enjoyable visit to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, in a tranquil setting of gardens and lakes. After an impressive boat trip we return to the town. Sightseeing tour takes us in the massive citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City. This royal residence was all but destroyed during the 1968 Tet Offensive, however it is still fascinating to walk among the ruins and enjoy a walk to the bustling Dong Ba Market that sells a wide variety of local goods and handicrafts. Along the way we pass by many fantastic eating spots, ideal places for visitors to sample some local delicacies. Back to hotel and relax. Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: Hue - Hanoi (B, L) - by flight

An early morning transfer to the airport for a short flight to Ha Noi, our guide and driver will pick you up and start city tour to visit:
• Ho Chi Minh Complex including his former stilt–house residence, the Presidential Palace and the Ho Chi Minh Museum 
• The Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070 
• A local Vietnamese lunch 
Afternoon: 
• Hanoi Hilton museum (Hoa Lo prison)
• Ngoc Son Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake – the Ngoc Son Temple is set on a tiny island on Hoan Kiem Lake, its history dating back to the 13th century 
• A one–hour cyclo tour through the narrow, chaotic streets of the Old Quarter – a must for any visitor to Hanoi! 
• A traditional performance of the famous Vietnamese water puppets
Relax and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B, L, D)

07.30 – 07.45 Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi by shuttle bus of cruise company. Drive to Halong Bay. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.
11.30 Upon arrival at Vinashin Tourist Harbor, You are welcomed at our waiting room before enjoying the cruise.
12.15-12.30 Embark on Huong Hai Sealife. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.
13.00 Start cruisingamong famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) ofBai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views.
 Admire the grace of the bay while enjoying the delicious lunch in the restaurant at the first deck.
14.30 Explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave). Relax on white sandy beach or walk along the beach at Hon Co Island (no swimming).
15.45 Return to Huong Hai Sealife and enjoy Happy hour. You will have 30% discount off from the special drinks list; including of cocktail, mocktail and mixed drinks (from 16.30 pm to 19.00 pm.).
Treasure the wonderful beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay at sunset, admire the striking islands and islets, savor the fresh and peaceful atmosphere which could hardly be found in landwhile cruising to Cong Do sleeping area.
16.30 Enjoy kayaking at Cong Do or relaxing on the cruise.
18.00 Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning, setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll)on the sundeck.
19.15 Dinner is served in the restaurant at the first desk. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.
21.00 Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage & Spa services(massage and spa fee is not included in the price), squid fishing. Overnight on Bai Tu Long Bay 

Day 11: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B)

06.30-7.45 Before enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café at the restaurant of the cruise, tourists can try the taichi session on the sundeck at the break of dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay
7.45-8.45 Explore the area of Hon Co Island and Co Cave (Grass Cave, also known as Thien Canh Son).  You can revel in the breathtaking view of Bai Tu Long bay from above, as well as the glorious long white sand of Hon Co Island.
Tourists can relax on the white sand beach of Co Island, enjoy swimming on the area of Co Island. With the long white sand beaches and the crystal-like green water, definitely, tourists would have the fantastic moments after exploring the cave.
8.45 Tourists come back to the cruise by tender.
9.15 Tourists arrange the luggage and check out.
9.30-10.30 Tourists can enjoy the light lunch (brunch) in Sealife Cruise while the cruise departs from Hon Co Island back to Vinashin dock.
11.15 Arrive back at Vinashin dock, Halong city for disembarkation where your driver waits to take you back to your Hanoi
16.30 Arrive in HanoiOvernight in Hanoi.

Day 12: Hanoi - Departure (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to the airport for the your international flight. End of services. ​​​​​​​
Tour Prices
Tour Prices in US$ per person
Hotel Class Number of persons in group
2 3 4 5 5+
3 Star Please inquire for a custom quote. The price is customized based on final hotel choices, travel dates, and other custom preferences.
4 Star
5 Star
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Trip Included

  • Private tour
  • Accommodation at selected hotels with daily breakfast
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B - breakfast, L - lunch, D - dinner, BR - brunch)
  • All transfers and transportation as indicated in program
  • All guided sightseeing fees and entrance fees as per itinerary
  • English speaking tour guide at places as indicated in program
  • Boat trip as indicated in program
  • Air tickets: Economy class - Vietnam Airlines
    • Saigon - Nha Trang
    • Nha Trang - Da Nang
    • Hue - Hanoi

Trip Excluded

  • Surcharge on Chirstmas Eve and New Year Eve
  • VISA to Vietnam (Please make sure you have 6 months passport validity. We can help for visa on arrival ifrequest)
  • Personal expenses such as shopping, telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Late check out or early check in at all places (Normally check in at 14:00 and check out at 12:00/ surcharge if request)
  • Insurance travel
  • Tips & gratuities
  • All other services are not made on the written form
Accommodation
Destination Hotel/Resort/Cruise Class
3 Star 4 Star 5 Star
Saigon Sunrise Central or Avanti or Kiko hotel or similar Grand Silverland or Central Palace or Silverland Sakyo or Silverland Charner hotel or similar Nikko hotel or REX Saigon hotel or similar
Can Tho Hau Giang or Saigon Can Tho hotel or similar TTC or Iris hotel or similar Victoria Can Tho resort or Vinpearl hotel or similar
Nha Trang The Light or The Summer Hotel or similar Alana or Liberty Central Hotel or similar The Anam or Diamond Bay Hotel or similar
Hoi An Thanh Binh Riverside or Hoi An Green river boutique or Royal Riverside Hoian hotel similar Little Beach or La Residencia or Belle Maison Hadana hotel or similar Allegro or Sunrise or Victoria Hoi An or Palm Garden hotel or similar
Hue Emm Hue or Cherish hotel or similar Eldora or Moonlight Hotel or similar Imperial Hotel or Indochina Palace or similar
Hanoi Dal Vostro hotel or Nostalgia or Angel Palace or similar REX or Boss Legend or The Light hotel or similar Apricot or Melia or Sheraton hotel or similar
Halong Bay Lavender or Majestic or V’Spirit cruise or similar Huong Hai Sealife or Syrena cruise or similar Athena or ERA or Sealife Legend cruise or similar
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