Vietnam Highlights Tour
Adventure through Vietnam on a highlights tour to experience the beauty, history, wonder, and grandeur of the country. On this custom tailored 8 Days Vietnam Tour, you will discover the breathtaking scenery of Ha Long Bay and the charismatic floating lanterns of Hoi An. From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, the labyrinth of tunnels at Cu Chi, the diversity of Vietnam is yours to enjoy, while the marvel is yours to explore.
Destination |
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Danang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hill, Ho Chi Minh City,
Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels. |
Departure |
Yes Required |
Included |
- Stay in Deluxe Hotels
- 06 night’s hotel accommodation based on a twin/double share with daily breakfast
- 01 night stay overnight on Board in Halong Bay in twin/double sharing
- 2 Internal flight tickets: Hanoi – Danang
- Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (Economy
Class, including 20kg checked baggage and 7kg hand bag each adult and all tax)
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B: for Breakfast, L: for Lunch, D: for Dinner)
- All landed transfers within the tour by private air-conditioned car, including pick-
up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days
- Local English Speaking Tour guides
- Boat trips in the Mekong Delta
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- All taxes & services charge
- Bottled water in car
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Excluded |
- International airfare to/from Vietnam
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Visa fees to Vietnam
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping…)
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Single supplement
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We’d be happy to discuss how the package can be customized as per your requirement and provide a personalized quote.
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Details
Travel south to the Mekong Delta, the lifeblood of southern Vietnam. Take a boat trip along the Mekong River's labyrinthine canals, witnessing the unique way of life in this fertile region. Explore floating markets where vendors hawk their wares from boats, visit traditional stilt houses, and gain insights into the agricultural practices that sustain the country. In the afternoon, enjoy a bike ride through the countryside, soaking in the lush greenery and the serene atmosphere.
- On your arrival in Hanoi Noi Bai International airport, you are welcomed at Noi Bai
airport by our guide and driver and they will accompany you to your hotel in the city
center.
- After a short rest, we will start visiting Hanoi City, shaded boulevards, public park, and
the capital of Vietnam. We will also visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar
Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Temple of Literature. Then we proceed to Hoan Kiem
Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple and the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.
- After breakfast, pick you up from hotel in Hanoi and leave for one of the most
magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Halong covers 577 square
miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut
from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half,
including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming
seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate,
your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant
air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be
able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit
some of the largest rock formations and caves. This promises to be one of your most
memorable travel experiences in Asia. Stay overnight on Boat.
- Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, we have time for an early morning dip
followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the
breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay.
After breakfast, explore a beautifule cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty
while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing
more of the fascinating formations. Cruise check-out. Rejoin the sharing shuttle transfer
back to Hanoi city. Arrive Hanoi around 15:30, check in hotel and then you are free to
rest or go shopping or explore more in the Old Quarter of Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
- Have breakfast at hotel.
Late monring, you are transferred to Hanoi airport for the short flight to Danang. On
arrival at Da Nang Airport, visit the beautiful Dragon Bridge by Han River of Da Nang.
Depart for Hoi An town, some 30km away. On the way, stop to visit the Marble
Mountain (Ngu Hanh Son), discover the stunning natural caves of the mountain and
enjoy the beautiful view from the top of the Marble Mountain. On arrival in Hoi An,
take a walking tour to visit the ancient town of Hoi An. Walk around the old sections
(charming and wonderfully preserved, combining Chinese, Japanese and European
influences), visiting to the former merchants’ homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered
Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda and the colorful riverside market. Later in the afternoon,transfer to the hotel in Danang. Overnight in Danang.
- After breakfast at hotel, depart for Ba Na hills and take Cable Car to Ba Na hills
station and visit Vong Nguyet hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French.
Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range,
visiting Nginh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing
train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay
Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda, walking
on the Golden Bridge amid the foggy hills of the mountain, enjoy the gorgeous view
of Da Nang City.
- Joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with
series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park…(at your
own cost)
- Late afternoon, transfer back to the hotel. Overnight in Danang.
- Have breakfast at hotel and transfer to Danang airport for a morning flight to Ho Chi
Minh City. Upon arrival, we will have the city sightseeing, visit Notre Dame
Cathedral, in the heart of Saigon's government quarter, is of neo- Romanesque
architecture with two high square tower and iron spires. The Central Post Office is
French-style and City Hall, known as "Hotel de Ville," is typical of the French
architecture that would be seen in any village in France. Visit the War Remnants
Museum, featuring collections of weapons and photographs from the two Indochina
wars. Our last stop is Ben Thanh market, the biggest whole sales market in Saigon.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
- After breakfast, we will depart the city and enjoy the scenic journey along the National
Highway bordered by green rice fields to My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the
river, view the 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 a less
touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the
shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit &
honey tea.
- Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the
delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit
plantation and village. Meet our driver and return to Ho Chi Minh City for overnight.
- This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are
guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.
- Have breakfast in hotel and depart to the Cu Chi Tunnels which will take approximately
one and a half hours drive.
- Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction
followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the
people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to
explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed
living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like
storage, 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 security purpose during the war.
Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
Return to the city and drop off at your hotel in early afternoon.
- Then, you are free until the departure time. Our driver will pick you up at the hotel for
the transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your flight. Finish your unforgettable 8 Days
Vietnam Tour.