Vietnam is a beautiful country located in Southeast Asia, known for its stunning landscapes, rich history, vibrant culture, and delicious cuisine. A Vietnam tour offers a wide range of experiences, from exploring bustling cities to trekking through picturesque countryside and relaxing on pristine beaches.
Tour Highlights
Hanoi: The capital city of Vietnam, Hanoi, is a great starting point for your tour. It’s known for its charming Old Quarter, where you can wander through narrow streets filled with shops, markets, and local eateries. Don’t miss visiting iconic attractions like the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Hoan Kiem Lake.
Halong Bay: Just a few hours’ drive from Hanoi, Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a must-visit destination in Vietnam. Known for its emerald waters and limestone karsts jutting out of the sea, Halong Bay offers breathtaking scenery. You can take a cruise or a kayak tour to explore the bay and its many islands.
Hoi An: Located on the central coast of Vietnam, Hoi An is a charming ancient town that showcases the country’s rich history and architectural beauty. The UNESCO-listed Old Town is a pedestrian-only area with well-preserved buildings, colorful lanterns, and narrow alleys. You can also enjoy the local cuisine, visit the tailor shops for custom-made clothing, or take a boat ride on the Thu Bon River.
Ho Chi Minh City: Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city in Vietnam and offers a vibrant urban experience. Visit the War Remnants Museum, explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market, and take a stroll along Dong Khoi Street, which is lined with French colonial buildings. Don’t miss the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War.
Hue: Located in central Vietnam, Hue is known for its historical significance and imperial past. Visit the Imperial City, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, which was the former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty. Explore the Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, and take a boat ride along the Perfume River.
Mekong Delta: The Mekong Delta is a lush and fertile region in southern Vietnam, characterized by its network of rivers, canals, and floating markets. Take a boat tour to explore the local villages, orchards, and witness the daily life of the people living along the Mekong River.
Sapa: If you’re looking for scenic landscapes and trekking opportunities, head to Sapa in the northwest of Vietnam. This mountainous region is known for its terraced rice fields, ethnic minority communities, and stunning mountain views. You can embark on hikes to explore the villages and interact with the local tribes.
Beaches: Vietnam boasts some beautiful beaches along its coastline. Popular beach destinations include Nha Trang, Da Nang, Phu Quoc, and Mui Ne. Relax on white sandy beaches, enjoy water sports, or simply soak up the sun.
These are just some highlights of what you can experience on a Vietnam tour. The country has much more to offer in terms of cultural heritage, natural beauty, and unique experiences that make it a truly memorable destination.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation as indicated above twin including all taxes and breakfast (normally checkin time: 14.00hrs & check- out time: 12.00hrs)
Ground transportation in air-conditioned
Indicated meals (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
Accommodation at hotel as mentioned or similar ones
Mineral water during excursion 2bottles/Pax/Day
All services mentioned in the program
English speaking guide during the trip
Visa approval letter
Personal expenses and beverage
Visa stamp fee 2800rs
Travel insurance
Items of a personal nature
Airfares (international and domestic) and airport tax
Early check in and late check-out surcharge: check in time: 14.00 hrs, check out time: 12.00 hrs
International and domestic flights including airport tax
Other meals and services not mentioned below
Tipping for guide and driver ($3/pax/day suggested)
Surcharge for public holiday or any compulsory dinner on Christmas (24 Dec) and New Year (1 Jan) and Lunar New Year2022
Tour Plan
Day 01
NOI BAI AIRPORT ARRIVAL - HANOI – PRIVATE TRANSFER – HALONG BAY CRUSIE L,D
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be warmly greeted by our driver (No guide)
Transfer to Halong Bay Terminal. About 3 hours
Receptionists welcome guests at the Hạ Long International Harbour.
Captain welcomes guests to cruises by tender. Check in cruise, whilst enjoy a welcome drink, safety briefing and check in cabin.
Leaving Hạ Long International harbour, discover the Halong Bay – natural wonders of the world. Have lunch with special foods while cruising through famous sights by limestone karchs.
Cruises stops at Bồ Nâu cave, the core area of the world natural heritage. Transfer by tender to Suprise cave – one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay.
Leaving Suprise cave, transfer by tender to the Titov island was named by Uncle Ho, after Gherman Stepanovich Titov – the Soviet astronaut who visited in 1962 Enjoy swimming, relaxing on the beach or climb the steps of the Rock to the top of the island.
On the top of the mountain, you can see corner of magical Halong Bay …
Back to the cruise. Relax and enjoy sunset on the sun deck. 18:00-19:00 HAPPY HOUR – Buy 1 drink get 1 free (wine excluded)
Enjoy Vietnamese cooking demonstration
Have set menu dinner
Evening activities include: film entertainment, mini games (in the dining room); squid fishing; massage (contact with Cruise manager for service price)
Overnight on cruise
Day 02
HALONG BAY – PRIVATE TRANSFER – HANOI B,BR
Morning call (if you request).
Enjoy Tai Chi instructions on the sundeck in 30 minutes whilst cruising to Luồn cave.
Enjoy light breakfast in the restaurant. Enjoing your trip on our Cruise!
Visit Luồn cave by kayak – .one of the cave open to the form beautiful about endemic the vegetation of the Halong Bay. Visit Luồn cave by a traditionally woven (bamboo) boat rowed by a local boatman
Then come back to Athena cruise, relax and check out of cabin. Please put your luggage outside the door. Our porters will collect and get them ready on the Pier for you. Finally, the cruise disembarks in Hạ Long International harbour.
Check out cabin. Enjoy brunch buffet menu served in the dining room. Settle bills in the dining room after brunch (if you have).
Transfer by tender back to Hạ Long International Harbour and disembarkation.
Farewell to guests.
Come back to Hanoi
Upon arrival in Hanoi. Check in at your hotel in Hanoi
You have free evening
Overnight in Hano
Day 03
HANOI – NINH BINH – HOA LU – TAM COC B,L
After breakfast at the hotel
We pick you up at your hotel, departure for Hoa Lu – Tam Coc, enjoying the
beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of this two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
Have lunch at local/Indian restaurant.
After lunch you will get on bamboo boat – rowed by the local people – in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
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