A Glimpse of Vietnam

Duration: 7Days 6 Nights
Price: US$1090/ person ( Valid until Dec 31, 2024)
Highlights: Hanoi – Halong –Lan Ha Bay - Ho Chi Minh – Mekong delta – Cu Chi Tunnels - Danang – Hoi An

Enjoy Vietnam beauties to Halong Bay on traditional wooden boat Dragon Pearl Junk to feel the charming and unique of Bai Tu Long Bay. Experience river life at Mekong Delta of My Tho – Ben Tre and enjoy countryside beauties. Learn about Vietnam history at Cu Chi Tunnels – the underground network during America and Vietnam War. Discover the chamrings of Hoian ancient town which is famous for wandering roads, shoppings, ancient houses. Get the cooking class in Hoian to taste and experience local cuisines

Tour start at: Hanoi – Noi Bai airport
Tour finish at: Danang – Danang airport
Group size: 02 Pax
Hotel standard: 4* hotel
Type of tour: Private tour except Halong cruise

  • Basic program:


    Day 1 : Hanoi arrival at 04:45/ VJ 972– half day city (L) – private tour
    Day 2 : Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D) – SIC tour
    Day 3 : Lan Ha – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh at 1810-2025/ VN6017 (Brunch) – SIC tour
    Day 4 : Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong delta full day (B/L)
    Day 5 : Ho Chi Minh city half day – fly to Danang at 1450-1610/ VN6052 – Hoi An (B)
    Day 6 : Hoi An free and easy (B)
    Day 7 : Bana Hill – Golden Bridge – Departure at 16:55/ VJ 831 (B/L)
    B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner

  • Day 1 : Hanoi arrival at 04:45/ VJ 972 – half day city (L) – private tour

    Up on arrival to the airport, be picked up and transfer to your hotel to leave luggage and visit half day city tour to visit:
    - The tour begins at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, which has exhibits on President Ho Chi Minh's life. We will be able to see the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (please note that it is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and from October to November), the colonial Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's stilted residence, and One Pillar Pagoda while in the site.


    - After the complex, we visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. We will learn more about the city's unique history and culture by spending time in the temple.
    - Transfer from Temple of Literature to the Hanoi Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake to get a feel for local life.
    - 12.00: Have lunch at local restaurant and we come back to your hotel and finish the tour.
    Free and easy in the afternoon. O/N at hotel in Hanoi.

  • Day 2 : Hanoi – Halong – Lan Ha Bay (B/L/D) – SIC tour

    08:00 – 08:30 | Pick-up
    For those who book transfer service, our bus will collect guests from hotels around Hanoi Old Quarter.
    11:30 – 12:00 | Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor
    12:00 – 12:30 | Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruise
    Warmly welcome to Sena Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that you will check in your cabin.
    13:00 – 13:30 | Enjoy fabulous lunch
    Fabulous lunch is served while Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise starts her sail into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Ha Long Wonder which is much quieter and has fewer tourists. She will pass the famous Finger Islet, Candle Islet and thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.
    15:00 | Explore Lan Ha Bay

    Option 1: We will visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here you will take some photos of the romantic, lyrical local see-sights. This is also the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming – which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterwards, visitors immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.

    Option 2: Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise reaches Three Peach area (if the weather permits). It is time to discover Lan Ha Bay yourselves with your travel buddy sharing kayak. While kayaking, you will have a brief look at the geology of the Karts Mountains that form a beautiful surrounding
    17:00 | Return to Sena Cruise.
    Enjoy a sunset party on LanHa Bay. It is an ideal time for photography enthusiasts to capture the stunning moment of sunset at Lan Ha Bay.
    You will also have a chance to join our Cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing very famous Vietnamese spring rolls.
    Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.
    19:00 | Savor deluxe dinner
    After the incredible dinner, take your leisure time to chat at the bar, watch the movie in the restaurant and enjoy Spa treatment (please book in advance).
    Reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or take one of our onboard activities: squid fishing, karaoke. (We open the light and prepare the squid fishing rods)
    You will stay overnight on cruise.

     

  • Day 3 Lan Ha – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh at 18:10 - 20:25/VN6017 (Brunch) – SIC tour

    06:00 | Sunrise Tai-chi section on sundeck
    Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.
    07:00 | Having light breakfast
    Sena Cruises – Luxury Boutique Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.
    08:15 | Explore Frog Pond Area
    Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Frog Pond area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.
    09:30 | Return to the boat for check-out
    10:00 | Lunch time
    During the time well prepared Set menu lunch is served, Sena Cruise – Luxury Boutique Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.
    (If you want to go to Cat Ba Island, you must let us know, we will transfer you by Sena Cruise small transfer boat to Gia Luan Port).
    11:30 – 12:00 | Disembark Sena Cruise and farewell the crew and back to Hanoi by bus.
    15:00 – 16:00 | Arrive to Hanoi city, other driver will pick you up and transferred to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh.

    Important notes to explore Ha Long Bay:
    1. Schedule and activities:
    The program may be subject to change depending on weather conditions or specific tides without announcing to visitors in advance.
    Time in the schedule is only relative. The specific time will be announced by our tour guide on the day of departure.
    All activities are included in the program. Guests can choose to relax themselves and enjoy the scenery on board, without having to fully participate in activities above.
    2. Menu and meals:
    The trip will full meals on board.
    The menu on board is daily standard for all visitors. If there are personal requirements such as diet, vegetarian … please advise us when book the tour or tour guide in advance. After embarking, it is no longer changeable due to the stock limit condition.
    The identifications and personal belongings should be brought.
    Original passport / ID card (required for check-in).
    Cash.
    Camera.
    Personal wares: Sunglasses, hats, sun scream, sport shoe, casual wears.
    Up on arrival to Tan Son Nhat airport, you are picked up and transferred to your hotel. O/N at hotel in Ho Chi Minh.

  • Day 4 : Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong delta full day (B/L)

    7.00AM: Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour car drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
    Have lunch at the local restaurant.
    Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.
    Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
    Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Trip ends around 19.00. O/N at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

  • Day 5 : Ho Chi Minh city half day – fly to Danang at 14:50 - 16:10/ VN6052 – Hoi An (B)

    8.00: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.
    Have lunch by your own arrangement and then transfer to the airport for flight to Danang.
    Up on arrival to Danang airport, be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. Enjoy your time at Hoi An ancient town at night. O/N at hotel in Hoi An.

  • Day 6: Hoi An free and easy (B)

    Free to discover Hoi An Ancient tour by your own arrangemt.
    O/N at hotel in Hoi An.

  • Day 7 : Bana Hill – Golden Bridge - Departure at 16:55/ VJ 831 (B/L)

    07.00 - 08h00: Pick up at HOTEL. Depart to Ba Na Hills.
    09h00: Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records.
    09h30: Freedom check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge" supported by the huge hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay use the second cable car route to go to the top of Ba Na.
    The tour guide will take guests to visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House...
    11h30: Have lunch buffet at Restaurant
    12h30: Freedom to rest. Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay
    14h30: Return to cable car station and transfer directly to Danang airport for your departure flight. End of services.

     

Hotel in Use: 

Standard Hanoi  Halong HoiAn  Ho CHi Minh
5 Star Rex hotel/deluxe room – code: 119565 Sena Cruise/executive cabin (upgrade free) Vinh Hưng Riverside Resort Hoi An/Superior Garden view Sky Gem Hotel Sora /deluxe external room

INCLUSIVE:

A/C transportation as per the itinerary
English speaking guide.
Accommodation with daily breakfast (check in time: 14.00, check out time is 12.00)
Meals as clearly mentioned in the itinerary (B: breakfast, L: lunch; D: dinner – set menu) without beverage – Indian food is available in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city and Danang, Hoi An
Boat cruise as per the itinerary
Sightseeing fees and permits during guided time
Vietnam Evisa – one month single entry
02 domestic flight tickets Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh – Danang including 20kg luggage per person/one route
Package tour to Halong/Bai Tu Long 2 days one night – sharing cruise, boat and bus
Government tax and service charge

EXCLUSIVE:


Travel insurance
Food & drinks not mentioned within the itinerary
Tips for tour guide and driver: From $3-$5/pax/day
Expenses of a personal nature such as bar bills, laundry and telephone charges
Other services not clearly described in the program
Early check in (beofre14.00) and late check-out (after 12.00) at hotel
Visa fee, bank transfer fee (for payment)
Gala dinner on 24/12 and 31/12/ 2024