9 Days Vietnam At a Glance

This tour takes us from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) within 9 days; this trip covers most of the main attractions in Vietnam including three world heritages site in Vietnam. It covers from the stately Hanoi, the magnificent Halong Bay, the former capital city of Hue, the charming Hoi An ancient town, the bustle & hustle Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnel.

Tour Duration: 9 Days
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Tour Type: Landscape and Nature, Halong Bay Cruise Holidays, and Folk Arts
Activity Level: Regular itinerary, moderate walking
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell you your specific requirements in the inquiry form)

Special Experiences:
Experience the interesting of colonial city of Hanoi with water puppet show and cyclo tour One day trip to explore Halong Bay for spectacular landscapes and caves and others activities Boat trip on Perfume River in Hue, visit Hue Purple Forbidden city
Walking tour in charming town of Hoi An
War historical places in Ho Chi Minh City Cu Chi tunnel experiences

Day 1 Arrive Hanoi (D)
Transfer via: International Flight on your own arrangement
Accommodations: Intercontinental Hotel Hanoi
Upon your arrival at the Noi Bai (Hanoi) airport, our local guide will meet us and escort us to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from jetlag. Tonight we have dinner at one of the finest restaurant in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi (B, L)
Accommodations: Intercontinental West Lake Hotel
Sites visited: Ho Chi Minh Complex, Ba Dinh square, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Cyclo in Hanoi old quarter, Water puppet show
On this day we will first visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh complex followed by the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon we will visit Museum of Ethnology and explore Hanoi old quarter by cyclo (paddle rickshaw). In the evening we will enjoy the water puppet show

Day 3 Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Trip (B, L)
Accommodations: Intercontinental West Lake Hotel
Transfer: Hanoi – Halong Bay - Hanoi (175 km)
Sites visited: Halong Bay, Caves
Special Meals: Sea Food on Junk Boat
In the morning, we depart for Ha Long Bay where we will take a private junk for a 5 hour boat journey around the majestic, secluded bay, now designated a World Heritage site. We will pass Dog islet, Cock fighting islet, Turtle islet and many more, stopping en route to visit the Dau Go and Thien Cung caves. A delicious, fresh seafood lunch is served on board. Upon disembarking, we will return to our Hanoi hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 4 Hanoi – Hue (B)
Transfer via: Vietnam airlines
Accomodation: La Residence de Hue Hotel
Site visited: Imperial city, Forbidden Purple City, Dong Ba market
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport to take flight to Hue. Upon arrival in the airport, we will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to have lunch will be serve in a typical Vietnamese cuisine in Hue and then transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, we will visit Imperial city and Forbidden Purple City

Day 5 Hue - Hoi An (B, L)
Accommodations: Palm Garden Resort
Sites visited: Perfume river, Thien Mu Pagoda, Khai Dinh tomb, Hai Van Pass, Cham Museum, Marble Mountain, Chine Beach
We will take a dragon boat to cruise along the Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu pagoda, after that, we will take our van to visit to the majestic and scenic Emperor Tu Duc tomb. In the afternoon we depart Hue for Hoi An travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route to Da Nang. We will visit: Cham Museum, Marble Mountain, “Chine Beach” and then going to Cua Dai Beach for our resort.

Day 6 Hoi An (B)
Accommodations: Palm Garden Resort
Sites visited: Hoi An town
In the Morning we will do the walking tour in Hoi An town, This quaint riverside town still boasts a wealth of century’s old traditional architecture. The influences of several Asian cultures can be seen in the old houses and waterside buildings. It is also famous as a place to be instantly created inexpensive tailored outfits.

Day 7 Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh (B)
Transfer via: Vietnam airlines
Accommodations: Caravel Hotel Saigon
Today we will transfer to Da Nang to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City in the early afternoon, after short flight, we will be transferred to the hotel. The rest of the day, we are at leisure. Today Breakfast included.

Day 8 (Saigon) Ho Chi Minh City tour(B, L)
Accommodations: Caravel Hotel Saigon
Sites visited: Former Presidential Palace, North Dame Cathedral, General Post office, War Museum, Ben Thanh Market, Cu Chi tunnel After breakfast we depart our hotel for the Reunification Palace, the former Presidential Palace for the president of the South of Vietnam. After that, we will visit War Remnant Museum, where we can see countless artifacts, photographs and pictures documenting about the second Indochina war. Before our lunch, we stop at Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post. In the afternoon we will depart Saigon for visiting the legendary Cu Chi tunnel.

Day 9 Departure Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) (B)
Transfer via: International flight at our own arrangement
Today we have free time at our leisure be for transfer to airport for our departure flight home.

Hanoi: Intercontinental Hanoi Westlake Hotel
Hue: La Residence Hotel & Spa Hue
Hoi An: Palm Garden Resort
Ho Chi Minh City: Caravel Saigon Hotel

About Price:

Since this is a private tour, the price per person varies and depends on many aspects, such as your group size, the hotel ratings and your departure date. If you want to get a custom price quote for this tour, please fill out the online inquiry form and give you as much information as possible about your trip. Your online travel consultants will be at your service and help you make the most of your travel time and dollars!

What's included ?

Vietnam domestic flights as specified in the itinerary: Hanoi – Hue, Da Nang - Saigon
Accommodations: for 8 nights at five star hotels & resort
12 meals: 8 full breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner 1 unique cultural performance – Water Puppet Show Round-trip transfers between airports, hotels, and scenic spots in each city by private air-conditioned vehicles with experienced licensed drivers Fluent & knowledgeable English speaking guide/s in each city (Other languages upon request) Entrance fees to all scenic spots listed in the itinerary Luggage transfers between airports and hotels Government taxes and service charges except tips for tour guides and drivers