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Vietnam At a Glance – 9 Days

Vietnam is amazing everywhere with its marvelous beauty. The 9 Day Vietnam tour will bring you to the best parts as well as famous highlights of the country. This tour takes us from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), covering most of the main attractions in Vietnam including three world heritage sites 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), the waterway of Mekong Delta and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnel.

Category: Vietnam Classic Tours

General Information

Duration: 9 Days/ 8 Nights
Departure Date: Any Time You Wish
Tour Route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Hoi An Town – Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Cu Chi Tunnels – Saigon
Tour Category: Vietnam Classic Tours
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh city
Tour Customizable: Definitely! (Tell us what you wish to do in the inquiry form)

Brief Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Day 4: Hanoi – Hue
Day 5: Hue – Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An Walking Tour
Day 7: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta Tour
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Departure

Special Experiences of 9-day Vietnam Tour

Experience the interesting of the colonial city of Hanoi with a water puppet show and cyclo tour
One day trip to explore Halong Bay for spectacular landscapes and caves and other activities
Boat trip on Perfume river in Hue visit Royal tomb & Thien Mu pagoda
Visiting Hue’s Purple Forbidden City
Walking tour in the charming town of Hoi An
Mekong Delta experiences
War historical places in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi tunnel experiences

3-Day North Vietnam Tour

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

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 the finest restaurant in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

On this day, we will first visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh complex followed by the Temple of Literature which is one of the symbols of Vietnam. In the afternoon we will visit the Museum of Ethnology and explore Hanoi old quarter by cyclo (paddle rickshaw). In the evening we will enjoy the water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay Day Trip (B, L)

Today, we will visit one of the most famous destinations in Vietnam by its marvelous natural beauty – Halong Bay. In the morning, we depart for Halong Bay where we will take a private junk for a 4-hour boat journey around the majestic, secluded bay, now designated a World Heritage site. A delicious, fresh seafood lunch is served on board.

In the afternoon, we will pass Dog islet, Cockfighting islet, Turtle islet and many more, stopping en route to visit the Dau Go and Thien Cung caves. Upon disembarking, we will return to our Hanoi hotel for an overnight stay.

3-Day Central Vietnam Tour

Day 4: Hanoi Fly to Danang & Transfer to Hue via Hai Van Tunnel (B)

After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Danang, the most worth-living city of Vietnam and among the must-see destinations in the World. Upon arrival in the airport, we will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to Hue – the ancient capital of Vietnam via Hai Van tunnel, along the way, we will stop at Lang Co beach for a short beach break. In the afternoon, we will visit Hue Imperial City, Forbidden Purple City, Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue.

Day 5: Hue – Hoi An (B, L)

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 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 Danang. We will visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and then going to Hoi An for our night stay. Overnight in Hoi An.

Destination Options:

Tu Duc King’s tomb
Minh Mang King’s tomb
Khai Dinh King’s tomb

Day 6: Hoi An Walking Tour (B)

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 old houses and waterside buildings. It is also famous as a place to be instantly created inexpensive tailored outfits. It is a great chance to enjoy all of Hoi An specialties of unique foods and drinks. Overnight in Hoi An.

3-Day North Vietnam Tour

Day 7: Hoi An – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B)

In the morning we will transfer to Danang airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the best places to discover artifacts of the US-Vietnam war, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”. On our way there we will drive through the pleasant countryside; rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tan, as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs, dropped by B52 bombers. After that, we transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B, L, D)

At 08.00, leave Ho Chi Minh City behind and head to Vietnam’s rice basket, the Mekong Delta. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Next, we will have a boat ride on the Mekong, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. We return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Departure (B)

Today we have free time at our leisure be for transfer to the airport for our departure flight home.

What's Included?

– Private transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle with a driver and English-speaking guide (as listed above). Your comfort is our priority!
– English speaking guide who has the best local knowledge available. (Other languages upon request)
– Meals are included as specified in the itinerary. Meal codes are B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner.
– Accommodation upon your request (Recommendations available)
– Entrance Fees: To scenic spots as listed in the itinerary.
– Private junk boat in Halong Bay; private boat in Perfume River
– Arrangements: The tour cost includes planning, handling, operational and communication charges.

What's excluded?

– Personal Expenses: Expenses of a purely personal nature such as laundry, drinks, fax, telephone calls, optional activities, sightseeing or meals which are not included in the tour itinerary.
– Meals: Any meals which are not specified in the tour itinerary.
– Single Room Supplement.