Classic Vietnam - 10 days

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Classic Vietnam - 10 days

10 Days Starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City

Visiting: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, The Mekong Delta

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

843/IMPV

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2365 $2253 Travel Club discount: -$112

NB: Prices correct on 23-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

PRIVATE TOUR: In 10 memorable days, see the best of vibrant Vietnam. Explore Hanoi’s enchanting Old Quarter and the Imperial city of Hue. Experience life in the fast lane in Ho Chi Minh City and take time out in Hoi An. Spend a night aboard a Junk in breathtaking Halong Bay, cruise the scenic Mekong Delta and more on this exciting Southeast Asian adventure!

Highlights

Hanoi - Take in the highlights of the capital including Ho Chi Minh's house of stilts, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and take a cyclo ride around the Ancient Quarter
Halong Bay – Cruise around the beautiful bay onboard a traditional junk boat and explore the remarkable caves
Hue – Discover the ancient walled Citadel, the Purple Palace and Royal Tombs
Hoi An - Stroll around this enchanting UNESCO Listed former merchant trading post, famed for its beautifully preserved architecture
Danang - Visit the Cham Museum, once centre of the ancient Cham civilization
Ho Chi Minh City – Explore the city on a guided walking tour and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum
Mekong Delta - Cruise the maze of waterways on a sampan and visit local cottage industries

Places You'll See

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Day 1: Hanoi

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Location: Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi! Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel. The afternoon can be spent exploring the wide, tree-lined streets of Hanoi, resplendent with French colonial architecture and the scenic Hoan Kiem Lake. This evening attend a traditional Vietnamese water puppet performance.

Day 2: Hanoi

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Location: Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

This morning there is an optional 'Good Morning Hanoi' excursion that can be booked locally. On this excursion start the day sampling a traditional Vietnamese breakfast, with a bowl of steaming Pho at one of Hanoi's most popular eateries. After enjoying the national dish take a stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, a focal point

for many of the local residents who gather there each day to practice Tai Chi, play badminton and do aerobics. End the excursion with a visit a local coffee shop to observe how Hanoi locals enjoy sipping Vietnamese bitter sweet coffee at Café Giang.

Take in the highlights of Hanoi on a guided tour today, including the Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university dating to 1070, Ho Chi Minh’s humble “stilt house”, the French colonial Governor’s Palace and the 11th century One-Pillar Pagoda. A short drive into the countryside takes you to a village on the outskirts of Hanoi where you'll enjoy a cooking demonstration hosted by a local family. After a delicious lunch return to Hanoi and embark on a cyclo (rickshaw) tour of the winding alleys that make up the atmospheric Ancient Quarter, otherwise known as the 36 Streets of Hanoi.

The remainder of today is at your leisure, alternatively you can book an optional “Taste of Hanoi” walking tour of the city to discover the unique flavours of Vietnamese cuisine.

Day 3: Halong Bay

Location: Halong Bay

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Halong Bay Junk

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hanoi - Halong Bay. Early this morning journey north to Halong Bay (approx 4 hours drive), stopping for a refreshment break en route. UNESCO Listed Halong Bay is undoubtedly one of Vietnam's most spectacular regions. Thousands of karst limestone and jungle covered peaks and isles, rise dramatically out of the emerald waters of the bay. Spend the day cruising around the islands onboard a traditional junk boat. Stopping to explore caves and coves and to swim in the emerald waters. Enjoy a cooking demonstration on board and tuck into a scrumptious lunch and dinner.

Please note: the cruise itinerary and schedule is subject to change and dependent upon weather conditions.

Day 4: Halong Bay

Location: Halong Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast

Halong Bay - Hue. Enjoy the fresh air and the gentle breeze from the top deck this morning as you relax onboard the junk and cruise around different parts of the bay. Brunch is served onboard.

Check out at around noon time and transfer back to Hanoi airport, stopping en route in Bac Ninh to visit Dong Ho Village. Dong Ho Village is famous for its long-preserved art of making pictures. Visit a studio in village where you can watch the procedure of carving and printing these paintings and learn about the local folk tales represented in the paintings. Onward to Hanoi Airport for your evening flight to Hue in central Vietnam. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.

Day 5: Hue

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Location: Hue

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Enjoy a full day tour of Hue including a boat trip on Perfume River (Huong River) to Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang tomb. Thien Mu Pagoda is an octagonal tower of seven tiers that rises majestically over the Perfume River. Continue to the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang, an incredible complex which consists of 40 palaces, temples and pavilions, designed on a symmetrical axis. Later, visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City which was created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Enjoy free time for some “retail therapy” at Dong Ba Market before transferring back to the hotel.

Day 6: Hoi An

Location: Hoi An

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hue - Hoi An. This morning continue your journey by road to Hoi An via spectacular Cloudy Pass. A stop is made in Danang to visit the Cham Museum, once centre of the ancient Cham civilization. UNESCO Listed Hoi An is a former merchant trading post, famed for its beautifully preserved Chinese, Japanese and European architecture. Picturesque Hoi An has managed to retain its traditional character and charm, with its cobbled streets, markets and row upon row of tailors shops. This afternoon, enjoy a walking tour around the cobbled streets of this ancient town, which was once of the busiest trading ports in Asia.

Day 7: Free Day In Hoi An

Location: Free day in Hoi An

Meals Included: Breakfast

Spend a day at leisure in this enchanting riverside town or head to the nearby An Bang beach.

Alternatively there's an optional cooking class or a half day excursion to My Son, the holiest and evocative of Vietnam’s Cham sites. Here at the ancient Kingdom of Champa you can see the burial tombs of the Cham royals and national heroes.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City

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Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City today and transfer to your hotel. Ho Chi Minh City, though still referred to as Saigon to all but city officials is Vietnam's most lively, modern and cosmopolitan city. In the afternoon discover the highlights of the city on a guided tour, taking in the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside only as renovating), the Central Post Office and Chinatown. End the day with a visit to the sobering War Remnants Museum.

Day 9: The Mekong Delta

Location: The Mekong Delta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho. Explore the beautiful Mekong Delta today! Early this morning drive to Ben Tre and board a traditional Sampan boat at around 10:00am to explore the peaceful waterways. During the boat trip, visit a local cottage industries making bricks, producing rice paper and Mr. Sau Khanh’s house - who has been collecting antiques which include ancient and valuable ceramics, pottery pieces like bowls, dishes and vases, to ceiling lights, sculptures and Buddha statues. In the afternoon we travel onto Can Tho for the night.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

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Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. Morning cruise along the Mekong's small and picturesque tributaries where we will visit the bustling Cai Rang Floating Market. Take in the beautiful scenery and watch the locals going about their daily lives along the Mekong canals. Then return to Ho Chi Minh City mid afternoon and transfer to the airport in time for your international flight.

Please note: Flights should not depart before 17.00hrs. If you'd like to extend your stay in Ho Chi Minh City we recommend exploring the Reunification Palace and taking a day trip to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.

What's Included

Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 1 dinner
8 nights superior hotels. (standard & deluxe prices available, please enquire) Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
1 night aboard deluxe junk boat in Halong Bay (private en suite cabin)
Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
Sampan cruise on the Mekong Delta
Water Puppets Performance in Hanoi
Boat trip on the Perfume River in Hue
2 economy class flights: Hanoi to Hue and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
Entrance fees to all included sights
Local English speaking specialist guides for all sightseeing
An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 10
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

What's Not Included

International flights and visa
Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Age Policy

Minimum age 5 for SEA private tours.

Check out our Q&As

What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

Standard, Superior or Deluxe
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 10
What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.
How long has the tour company been trading?

Since 1998

Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Philip Timney

Classic Vietnam - 10 days

19-Oct-2024

An excellent tour with fantastic guides and drivers throughout. Everything went as planned with a couple of additional activities due to the private tour. Hotel accommodation was excellent with the exception of Liberty Central in Saigon. Problem solved via an upgrade.

Andrew White

Classic Vietnam - 10 days

27-Dec-2022

Absolutely loved Vietnam! I don’t think there was a day which didn’t surprise, or amaze us. Arriving in Vietnam I expected good food, stunning scenery, and to hear about a colorful history, but was most impressed by the friendliness of everyone. Our tour guide (Hung) welcomed us with a smile which set the tone for a great experience. We are going to miss him, his humor, and the knowledge he shared with us.

Isobel Tyler

Classic Vietnam - 10 days

15-Jul-2024

Guides were good and everything went like clockwork.

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