VIETNAM SUPER HIGHLIGHTS – 16 DAYS
(Itinerary: Hanoi –Ha Long –Ninh Binh- Dong Hoi- Quang Binh – Hue-Hoi An- Da Nang- Đa Lat – Phu Quoc speed boat to Rach Gia- Can Tho- Saigon)
Tour code: XSE 0017 - CLASSIC TOURS
Highlights:
- A journey for you leisure holidays in Vietnam with the best relaxing times
- Experience Vietnam's original culture throughout the ancient cities as Hanoi, Saigon, Hoi An, Hue
- Discover the Wonder of the World – a Ha Long Bay with its bewitching scenes
- Admire yourself in an amazing landscape in Sapa, Ninh Binh or the world heritage as Ha Long bay and Phong Nha – Ke Bang caves complex
- Greet your day with Mekong local people amongst the river-bank, and gain more knowledge about floating life of a tropical region
- Stretching all the way Southward of Vietnam are stunning sandy beaches with year round crystal sunshine in Phu Quoc island
- Da Lat is really well-known for its beauty, purity and peacefulness & city of love
Overview
Through Vietnam Tours 16 days: these tours designed for travellers who wish to travel from North to South of Vietnam and vice versa. Tours will connect most famous destinations such as: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Phong Nha, Hue, Hoi An, Da Lat, Phu Quoc, Rach Gia – Ben Tre – Can Tho..
Tour summary:
- Day 01: Hanoi arrival
- Day 02: Hanoi sightseeing (B,L,D)
- Day 03: Ha Long– Ha Long (Overnight on cruise) (B,L,D)
- Day 04: Ha Long cruise- fly to Dong Hoi - Phong Nha (B,L)by flight
- Day 05: Dong Hoi- Phong Nha Cave-Ke Bang- Phong Nha (B,L)
- Day 06: Phong Nha Dong Hoi- Vinh Moc tunnel- Hue (B, L)
- Day 07: Hue sightseeing - Da Nang beach (B, L)
- Day 08: Da Nang Ba Na Hill & Golden Bridge- Ancient Town (B,L)
- Day 09: Da Nang beach free & easy- fly to Da Lat (B) optional cooking class
- Day10: Da Lat sightseeing full day (B,L)
- Day11: Da Lat- Saigon connecting flight to Phu Quoc free & easy (B)
- Day12: Phu Quoc free & easy (B)
- Day13: Phu Quoc free & easy (B)
- Day14: Phu Quoc free & easy- speed boat to Rach Gia – Can Tho(B)
- Day15: Can Tho Floating Market- Saigon sightseeing (B,L,D)
- Day 16: Saigon depart (B
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL
Private driver
Distance: Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 35 km à 45 minute
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Dinner is on your home. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: No
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
Arrival in Noi Bai airport, you will be picked up then transferred to the hotel in city center and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Dinner is on your home. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: No
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 2: HANOI SIGHTSEEING (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Morning: visit Ho Chi Minh’s House & His Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-Pillar Pagoda.
Then visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.
12:00: After visiting, you will have a meal at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant.
In the afternoon: Continue to visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam) and then Ly Thai To monument.
Walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower). Enjoy with Trang Tien Ice Cream, Thuy Ta Ice Cream or some famous café shop/restaurants nearby (pay by yourself around 1 usd /person).
You will continue waking tour around the Old Quarter, Enjoy dinner with Bun Cha and authentic Northern Spring rolls at “ Nem” restaurant(other’s name is Obama spring rolls).Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
Morning: visit Ho Chi Minh’s House & His Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-Pillar Pagoda.
Then visit to Vietnam’s first university: the Temple of Literature. Founded in 1076, Quoc Tu Giam was established within a temple to educate Vietnam’s royalty, mandarins and members of the elite.
12:00: After visiting, you will have a meal at an authentic Vietnamese Restaurant.
In the afternoon: Continue to visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda on West lake (One of the oldest in Vietnam) and then Ly Thai To monument.
Walk to visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, The Huc Bridge, Thap But (Pen Tower). Enjoy with Trang Tien Ice Cream, Thuy Ta Ice Cream or some famous café shop/restaurants nearby (pay by yourself around 1 usd /person).
You will continue waking tour around the Old Quarter, Enjoy dinner with Bun Cha and authentic Northern Spring rolls at “ Nem” restaurant(other’s name is Obama spring rolls).Stay overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 3: HANOI - HON GAI HARBOR – BAI TU LONG BAY – CONG DO – CAP LA ISLAND – TRA SAN(B,L,D)
Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise
Distance Hanoi – Ha Long: 160 km à 4 hours
Explore Ha Long Bay by deluxe cruise.
Notes: Ha Long Itinerary is subjected to change based on weather conditions and each Cruise.
08:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up from your hotel and head to northeast of Vietnam
12.30: Arrive Ha Long, transferred a by tender to Cruise on Bai Tu Long bay
12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink with all staffs on board, listen briefly to safety on boat and activities included then check in cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive to Cap La Island the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy sunset tea (enjoy tea and fresh fruit).This time is regarded as “Happy hour”- Buy two get one free while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20.30: Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
(Please inform our guide if you want to join in karaoke activity)
Overnight in Bai Tu Long bay cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight on Ha Long cruise
Explore Ha Long Bay by deluxe cruise.
Notes: Ha Long Itinerary is subjected to change based on weather conditions and each Cruise.
08:00 – 8:30: We will pick you up from your hotel and head to northeast of Vietnam
12.30: Arrive Ha Long, transferred a by tender to Cruise on Bai Tu Long bay
12.45: Enjoy a welcome drink with all staffs on board, listen briefly to safety on boat and activities included then check in cabin.
13.30: Delicious Vietnamese set menu while leisurely cruising to the core of Bai Tu Long Bay.
15.00: Arrive to Cap La Island the beautiful area in Bai Tu Long bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing
17.30: Get back to the boat and enjoy sunset tea (enjoy tea and fresh fruit).This time is regarded as “Happy hour”- Buy two get one free while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19.00: Sumptuous set-dinner on board.
20.30: Free time for joining games, you may also try your luck with squid fishing.
(Please inform our guide if you want to join in karaoke activity)
Overnight in Bai Tu Long bay cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation : Overnight on Ha Long cruise
DAY 4: TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR- FLY TO DONG HOI –PHONG NHA (B,L)
Shuttles bus & Tour guide on cruise
06.30: Freshen up your new day with doing Tai Chi
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available
08.00: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature
09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine- “Banh Cuon” by yourself.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier
12.30: Say goodbye Halong Bay then returns back to Hanoi and Noi Bai airport for flight to Dong Hoi.
Upon arrival Dong Hoi our driver will welcome you and transfer you to Phong Nha hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Phong Nha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phong Nha
07.00: Breakfast will be served in Western style and furthermore with Vietnamese traditional food. Tea and coffee is available
08.00: Explore Thien Canh Son cave. Your guide will explain the history of Ha Long Bay, Bai Tu Long Bay and this Cave, made by Mother Nature
09.30: Back to your boat by tender then finish packing.
Please remove all of your belongings from your cabin, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabin (staff will transfer directly to the pier).
10.30: Cooking demonstration is organized by our guide at this time. You have a chance to make Vietnamese cuisine- “Banh Cuon” by yourself.
11.00: Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch.
12.00: Disembark in Hon Gai pier
12.30: Say goodbye Halong Bay then returns back to Hanoi and Noi Bai airport for flight to Dong Hoi.
Upon arrival Dong Hoi our driver will welcome you and transfer you to Phong Nha hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Phong Nha. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phong Nha
DAY 5: DONG HOI – PHONG NHA – KE BANG NATIONAL PARK – PARADISE CAVE (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Arrival Dong Hoi train station in the morning (6-7am). Get pick up to a local restaurant for breakfast.
08.00 – 08.15 Get pick up then drive an hour on Ho Chi Minh Trails to Phong Nha – Ke Bang national park, you will explore the most impressive Phong Nha caves. After 25 minutes on boat, visitors will arrive Phong Nha cave, take a couple hours to see the cave. This cave is called as water cave, is famous for its rock formation which has been given names such as the “Lion”, the “Fairy Caves”, the “Royal Court”, and the “Buddha”.
12h30: Lunch at local restaurant before exploring National Park in the afternoon.
After lunch visit Paradise cave – the Cave was labeled the World’s most beautiful and magnificent. It has the length of 31.4 kilometer and is the longest dry cave in Asia. With naturally primitive features, Paradise Cave looks like a landscape painting, making it very attractive to visitors.
16h30: Back to your Hotel in Phong Nha town. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at Hotel in Phong Nha Town.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phong Nha
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phong Nha
DAY 6: PHONG NHA – DONG HOI- VINH MOC TUNNELS- HUE (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Distance: 230km – 4,5 hours for transferring
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast you will leave Phong Nha and go ahead to visit the American war’s vestiges of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) : tunnels, situated 13 kilometers from the National Road 1. The Vinh Moc tunnels constitute an exceptional infrastructure including dozens of tunnels, dug 18 meters deep. Vinh Moc was the first locality suffering the war in terms of American air destructions against the North in June 1965. The village was almost entirely destroyed, the inhabitants had to dig tunnels to save 84 families with 300 persons to keep the production and fighting. Some of the tunnels are still preserved today. Move to Phuoc Tich village and discovery of the place. After that you will have lunch and go ahead to Hue city Arrive Hue in the evening, check in the room and relax.
For dinner, the “imperial” menu: succession of tasty well decorated dishes with carved vegetables, just as the emperor himself in his time. Night at the hotel downtown. Overnight at Hotel in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hue
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
After breakfast you will leave Phong Nha and go ahead to visit the American war’s vestiges of the demilitarized zone (DMZ) : tunnels, situated 13 kilometers from the National Road 1. The Vinh Moc tunnels constitute an exceptional infrastructure including dozens of tunnels, dug 18 meters deep. Vinh Moc was the first locality suffering the war in terms of American air destructions against the North in June 1965. The village was almost entirely destroyed, the inhabitants had to dig tunnels to save 84 families with 300 persons to keep the production and fighting. Some of the tunnels are still preserved today. Move to Phuoc Tich village and discovery of the place. After that you will have lunch and go ahead to Hue city Arrive Hue in the evening, check in the room and relax.
For dinner, the “imperial” menu: succession of tasty well decorated dishes with carved vegetables, just as the emperor himself in his time. Night at the hotel downtown. Overnight at Hotel in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hue
DAY 7: HUE SIGHTSEEING – DA NANG BEACH (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Sauntering around Thien Mu pagoda, car transfer to visit Hue Imperial City: impressive in size and historical value, was for almost 145 years (1802 to 1945) the home of the Nguyen rulers, and the political heart of Vietnam. Its grounds are protected by fortified rampart 2 km square and ringed by a moat taking its water from the Perfume River. This enclosure is the Citadel, and inside is the Imperial City, with at its heart the Purple Forbidden City. We continue to visit royal tomb with one of the most typical Vietnamese Architect: Minh Mang Tomb: is considered the most majestic of all royal tombs in Hue. Built 20 years after his reign and completed after his death, the symmetrical structure of the tomb is a reflection of harmony with nature.
End of Hue city tour, we come over Phu Cam conical hat making village, where holds a part of Hue’s cultural spirit. The tender Hue woman is inherent in the violet long dress and Bai Tho conical hat. And then transfer direct to Da Nang beach. Check in hotel. Stay overnight in Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Nang
DAY 8: DA NANG BA NA HILL & GOLDEN BRIDGE - HOI AN TOWN (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
In the morning
At 8:00 AM: Transfer direct to Ba Na Hills.
At 9:30 AM: Upon arrival Ba Na Hills, the tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view and see the vast forests, Contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. Le Jardin D’Amour is a huge flower garden, And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called” Hands of God”). This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain
Afterward, you will have the chance to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level.
Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills
In the afternoon
Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Free fall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..
Back to your cabin down the mountain by cable car up, we drive back to Da Nang and then transfer to Hoi An ancient tow Walking tour around the ancient town of Hoi An; visiting the Chuc Thanh Pagoda, the Fujian Chinese community house and the charming colonial buildings. Walk among the 800 buildings of historical heritage. Stop by the Japanese covered bridge, an historic symbol of the city. Boat tour on the river to get in touch with the life of the river bank. At the end of the day, stroll in a lively local market.
For dinner you will try a dishe known as Banh Vac or “White Rose” which consist of rice ravioli stuffed with shrimp paste, speciality of Hoi An.
Transfer back to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Nang
In the morning
At 8:00 AM: Transfer direct to Ba Na Hills.
At 9:30 AM: Upon arrival Ba Na Hills, the tour guide will lead you to get on a Cable Car which gains 4 world scores. From The Cable Car, you can get a bird’s-eye view and see the vast forests, Contemplate the beauty of the dreamy Mo stream and soft Toc Tien waterfall.
Arrive at Station 2, our guide will take you to Debay Wine Cellar and Le Jardin D’Amour Flower Garden. Le Jardin D’Amour is a huge flower garden, And a highlight in this tour is the Golden Bridge ( also called” Hands of God”). This bridge was built with a very special structure with 2 hands holding the bridge. From the bridge, you can see the panoramic view of Ba Na mountain
Afterward, you will have the chance to visit Linh Ung Pagoda, the highest pagoda among the three as it is located at around 1,500 meters above sea level.
Have lunch at a restaurant at French village and take a short rest to continue exploring all Ba Na Hills
In the afternoon
Conquer the peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1487 m, the highest peak in Ba na. Then, you will visit Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple to bask in the purity and peacefulness, find your minds relaxed and leave your worries behind.
Next place is the French Square, visit and play some games in Fantasy Park – one of the largest indoor amusement parks in Vietnam with series of interesting games: Free fall tower, 4-5 D film, skiver, the death race, Dinosaur Park,..
Back to your cabin down the mountain by cable car up, we drive back to Da Nang and then transfer to Hoi An ancient tow Walking tour around the ancient town of Hoi An; visiting the Chuc Thanh Pagoda, the Fujian Chinese community house and the charming colonial buildings. Walk among the 800 buildings of historical heritage. Stop by the Japanese covered bridge, an historic symbol of the city. Boat tour on the river to get in touch with the life of the river bank. At the end of the day, stroll in a lively local market.
For dinner you will try a dishe known as Banh Vac or “White Rose” which consist of rice ravioli stuffed with shrimp paste, speciality of Hoi An.
Transfer back to Da Nang. Overnight in Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Nang
DAY 9: DA NANG FREE & EASY ON BEACH FLIGHT TO DALAT (B)
Private driver
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
You have half day free & relax in Da Nang beach or you can get optional tour as below.
Pick up and transfer to airport for flight to Da Lat. At your arrival you will be welcomed by our driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Da Lat
In the evening, if you like to hike around, remember that coffee and cake in Da Lat are some of the best in Vietnam and easily to be found in any finer cafes (at own expense)
OPTIONAL TOUR( HALF DAY)
Tour starts at 8:00AM.Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Hai café. We start the day with a welcome drink at our meeting point. Visit Hoi An’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked.
Recipes:
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat
You have half day free & relax in Da Nang beach or you can get optional tour as below.
Pick up and transfer to airport for flight to Da Lat. At your arrival you will be welcomed by our driver and transfer to hotel for check in. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Da Lat
In the evening, if you like to hike around, remember that coffee and cake in Da Lat are some of the best in Vietnam and easily to be found in any finer cafes (at own expense)
OPTIONAL TOUR( HALF DAY)
Tour starts at 8:00AM.Our driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer to Hai café. We start the day with a welcome drink at our meeting point. Visit Hoi An’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and learn about all the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later.
We board the Red Bridge boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Red Bridge Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy.
On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – the Red Bridge chefs first demonstrate each dish before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat what we have cooked.
Recipes:
- Rice paper (making)
- Fresh Rice Paper Rolls of Shrimp
- Crispy Hoi An Pancakes with Shrimp, Herbs, Bean Sprouts & a Peanut Sauce
- Seafood Salad with mixed Vietnamese Herbs served in Half a Pineapple
- Quang Nam Style Fresh Noodles with Chicken
- Food Decoration – Pineapple Boat, 3 Colored Flowers & Vietnamese Hand Fan
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat
DAY 10: DALAT VISIT CITY OF LOVE FULL DAY (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today, you will take a tour Da Lat Sightseeing. Take to visit Da Lat Old train station: the oldest train station in Vietnam and also the most beautiful train station of Vietnam which was built by the French. Come to here you can see a steam train which is designed by Japanese and Swiss engineers. Transfer to Cable car station of Robin Hill to get the panorama view of the city and Tuyen Lam Lake, visit flower and vegetable fields on the way. Surrounding by pine forest, Tuyen Lam lake looks like a paradise with Truc Lam meditation monastery which is built on the top of Phoenix Hill. Visit Datanla Waterfall. Lunch is at a local restaurant.
Walking to visit Da Lat city, Domaine de Marie church, Domaine de Marie Church is also called Mai Anh church or Cherry Church. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Da Lat,
And then visit Crazy House (Hang Nga Guest House and Art Gallery) and some coffee shop…
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Today, you will take a tour Da Lat Sightseeing. Take to visit Da Lat Old train station: the oldest train station in Vietnam and also the most beautiful train station of Vietnam which was built by the French. Come to here you can see a steam train which is designed by Japanese and Swiss engineers. Transfer to Cable car station of Robin Hill to get the panorama view of the city and Tuyen Lam Lake, visit flower and vegetable fields on the way. Surrounding by pine forest, Tuyen Lam lake looks like a paradise with Truc Lam meditation monastery which is built on the top of Phoenix Hill. Visit Datanla Waterfall. Lunch is at a local restaurant.
Walking to visit Da Lat city, Domaine de Marie church, Domaine de Marie Church is also called Mai Anh church or Cherry Church. It is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Da Lat,
And then visit Crazy House (Hang Nga Guest House and Art Gallery) and some coffee shop…
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Da Lat
DAY 11: DA LAT – FLY TO SAIGON- PHU QUOC ISLAND (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel at early morning and transfer to Da Lat Airport for a flight at AM to Saigon and connecting flight at PM to Phu Quoc.
Upon arrival in Phu Quoc airport, we proceed to our beachfront resort where we check in for 3 nights. Phu Quoc, one of the biggest islands in Vietnam has become one of the top destinations for holiday makers in the recent year cause of its nature beauty and delicious fresh seafood. The beautiful untouched beaches, a mazing coral reef, rain forest, springs, local habits and customs, hospitality and friendly people make this island become a unique character and an interesting place to visit. Just relax and uplare this wonderful Island. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phu Quoc
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel.
Pick up at your hotel at early morning and transfer to Da Lat Airport for a flight at AM to Saigon and connecting flight at PM to Phu Quoc.
Upon arrival in Phu Quoc airport, we proceed to our beachfront resort where we check in for 3 nights. Phu Quoc, one of the biggest islands in Vietnam has become one of the top destinations for holiday makers in the recent year cause of its nature beauty and delicious fresh seafood. The beautiful untouched beaches, a mazing coral reef, rain forest, springs, local habits and customs, hospitality and friendly people make this island become a unique character and an interesting place to visit. Just relax and uplare this wonderful Island. Lunch and dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phu Quoc
DAY 12: PHU QUOC ISLAND – FREE & EASY (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Have a full free day to explore and do shopping or relax on the beach. Lunch & Dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phu Quoc
DAY 13: PHU QUOC ISLAND – FREE & EASY (B)
Breakfast is served at your hotel.
Have a full free day to explore and do shopping or relax on the beach. Lunch & Dinner are on your own arrangements. Stay overnight in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Phu Quoc
DAY 14: PHU QUOC- RACH GIA ( BOAT TRIP) – CAN THO (B,L,D)
Private driver & Tour guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Morning we drive to Phu Quoc Pier to take a hydrofoil to Rach Gia pier. The boat trip is just 2 hours then we proceed to My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang Province.
Next we get on a boat to visit 4 charming islets: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise, before continuing on to the traditional coconut houses of Quoi An Village, where we’ll take a break and enjoy a snack consisting of fresh fruit. Then we’ll get to enjoy a 1 hour coach ride through the village, stopping at an orchard to taste honey tea or Mekong whiskey, or both. Then we get in a row boat and row through a palm creek and visit a coconut candy mill, a staple of the Mekong Delta. Finally we’ll have lunch in the home of a local bonsai gardener before continuing to Can Tho City for an overnight stay.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Can Tho
DAY 15: CAN THO – CAI RANG FLOATING MARKET – SAIGON SIGHTSEEING(B.L)
Private driver & Tour guide
We will take the boat on the canal Nong Cai to discover the river activities and the Cai Rang floating market. You will have the opportunity to taste fresh fruits of the area, directly bought from a boat on the river. Return to Ho Chi Minh city. Lunch along the way.
In the afternoon: Walking tour around the old colonial district. Photo stop in front of the Reunification Palace. Visit of the central post office, designed by Gustave Eiffel’s workshop, followed by Notre Dame Cathedral. Walk on the ex-Catinat street to the city hall, the municipal theatre and the historic “Continental” hotel. Dinner is on your own. Stay overnight in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch ,
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 16: SAIGON DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free and easy until you will transfer to airport for flight home.
Since this can be private or group 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!
NOTES
1/ He weather & our latest advice on the weather
Light clothes regardless of the season in the south but for the visit of temples and pagodas, make sure you have a top with sleeves (shoulders must be covered) and bottoms going at least up to the knee. From November to March it can get pretty cold in the North, make sure to have warm clothes for mornings and evenings.
Northern Vietnam:
- Dec – Feb: 10°C to 25°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March: 15°C to 30°C, season change, dry.
- April – June: 25°C to 35°C, some heavy showers.
- Sept – Oct: 25°C to 35°C, clear weather, occasional showers.
Note: from 5°C to 10°C less in the mountains; make sure you have warm clothes.
Central Vietnam : Hoi An, Hue
- Dec – Feb: 15°C to 30°C, mostly dry, grey.
- March – Aug: 25°C to 35°C, dry, ideal.
- Sept-Nov: 23°C to 32°C, rain risk due to atmospheric depressions.
Note: Occasional bad weather on the beaches from October to January.
Southern Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh, Mekong Delta
- All year: 25°C to 30°
- Nov – June: 22°C to 34°C, dry and enjoyable especially from December to February.
- July – Oct: 25 to 35°C, showers late afternoon, especially in September.
2/ Visa
- To go to Vietnam you must have a valid passport valid at least 6 months after the date of return.
- The Government of Vietnam promulgates the Resolution on Vietnamese Entry Visa Waiver for Citizens of Five European Countries: UK, France, Germany, Spain and Italy. This exemption is applied for a maximum period of 15 days regardless of passport categories and purpose of entry into Vietnam, and is valid until June 30, 2021.
- For any stay lasting more than 15 days, or for a multiple entry stay in a period of less than 15 days, a visa is required. A period of 30 days is required after the last exit from Vietnam in order to once again benefit from the visa waiver measure for a stay not exceeding 15 days.
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3/ International flight
- Our offer does not include international flights between your country and Vietnam for two reasons:
- International flights from your country are more expensive if purchased in Vietnam. It is therefore more beneficial for you to buy them from a ticketing agency in your country.
- The payment and booking conditions for international flights are strict while it is difficult for us, a local agency, to apply the same conditions to you (full payment before travel). Since international financial transactions give rise to significant bank charges, you will be led to pay unnecessary surcharges.
4/ Which language?
- The official and most widely spread language is Vietnamese.
- English is spoken in all touristic areas.
5/ Cancellation Policy:
- More than 30 days before arrival: no cancellation charge will be done (Client’s non-refundable deposit will be forfeited)
- 14-29 days before arrival: 10% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- 10-13 days before arrival: 40% of the cost of the tour is forfeited
- Within 10 days before arrival: 100 % of the cost of the tour is forfeited
6/ What to Bring
- Sun Glasses, Sun Block, Wide Brim Hat, Insect Repellent, Swimming Suits
- Warm Clothes (in winter from November to April)
- Original Passport
ACCOMMODATION
LIST OF OUR HOTELS:
The hotels offered by Xuan Son Travel classified from 02 to 05 stars at international standard, comfortable with all the required services.
- Homestay/local homestay: we have developed fair tourism, through contacts with the local population, the possibility of sleeping with locals and sharing their daily lives. The conditions of these accommodations that we offer you are well assured and with the best possible conditions
- Standard Category: 2 stars. The rooms are decent, clean, equipped with bathroom, satellite TV and air conditioning.
- Superior Category 3 stars. The rooms are generally spacious and the services and facilities are more numerous.
- Deluxe category: 4 stars. The rooms are luxurious and spacious, with a wide choice of quality services have swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi
- Luxury Category: 5 stars. Hotels with excellent comfort and a wide range of excellent services. Swimming pool, spa, Jacuzzi…)
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| HANOI | …. | Maison d’Orient Hotel.. | Hong Ngoc Dynastie/ Icon 36/ Flower / Hanoi Era/Gondola hotel.. | La Siesta Classic Premium / Golden Silk/ Pearl/ Thang Long opera/Flower Garden | Sofitel Legend Metropole / L’Opera/ Movempick Hotel |
| CRUISE | …. | …. | Oriental Cruises/ V’Spirit Cruises…. | Swan Cruises/ Renea cruise/Calypso cruise/ Victory cruise …. | Dragon Legend cruise/ Heritage/Dynasty/Orchird/ Genesis cruise…… |
| HUE | Hue homestay | …. | Serene Shining/ Serene Palace/ Thanh Lich 2/ Rosaleen hotel or similar | Emm Hue/ Thanh Lich Royal Boutique/ Romance/Eldora /Saigon Morin or similar | Pligrimage Village /Imperial/Azerai la residence Hue or similar |
| DA NANG | …. | …. | Hung Anh/ Maison Phuong hotel or similar | Eden hotel/ Phuoc My An beach/Le Hoang beach/ Cicilia resort or similar | Golden bay hotel/Rosamia /Muong Thanh luxury/Hilton/ Fullman resort or similar |
| DALAT | …. | …. | Mai Vang / Pho Nui/ Rum Vang/ Daisy Gold or similar | La Sapinette /Gold Valley/TTC Ngoc Lan or similar | Da Lat Edensee Lake Resort & Spa/Ladalat/ Da Lat Palace or similar |
| SAIGON | …. | …. | Chez Mimosa Petite / Queen Ann hotel / Bloom hotel or similar | Cicilia hotel/ Silverland Charner/ Grand Silverland / Eden Star hotel or similar | The Mys Dong Khoi hotel/ Hotel des Arts/ Majestic / Caravel Hotel or similar |
| CAN THO | Homestay | …. | Anh Dao Mekong2 hotel/ Kim Tho/Hau Giang/ Ninh Kieu or similar | Nam Bo boutique/ Irish Can Tho/West hotel/ Ninh Kieu riverside or similar | Azerai Can Tho resort / Vinpearl Can Tho or similar |
| PHONG NHA | Phong Nha homestay | …. | Amanda hotel or similar | Phong Nha lake house or similar | Sun spa resort or similar |
| PHU QUOC | Phu Quoc homestay | …. | Terace resort /Brenta hotel or similar | Daisy resort/ Famiana resort/ Chez Carole beach & resort/Novotel/ Terrace resort or similar | The Shell resort/ Radisson resort/ Muong Thanh luxury/ Sol beach house resort or similar |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: VIETNAM SUPER HIGHLIGHTS 16 DAYS 15 NIGHTS
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Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- 1 night on Ha Long Bay Junk (sharing cruise, not private) in private cabin with ensuite bathroom
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Private boat trips in Mekong Delta /Phong Nha cave as mentioned
- Cable car 2 ways at Ba Na hill
- Speed boat Phu Quoc- Rach Gia
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle
- Mineral water & cool towels on car during the trip.
- Government taxes & service charge
Exclusion
- International Flight tickets from/to your Home
- 4 Internal Flights: Hanoi- Dong Hoi, Da Nang – Da Lat, Da Lat – Ho Chi Minh- Phu Quốc
- Early check in/ late check out
- Meals, drinks & beverage not indicated
- Vietnam visa stamp fee (about 25$/pax) & personal travel insurance
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills
- Tips and gratuities
Customize this tour
This tour is designed with balanced activities and pace. If you want to customize it, you may always change its itinerary and accommodations according to your needs.
Contact us
- +84 914374251
- xuansontravel@yahoo.com.vn
My name is Nicky, English & French speaking advisor at Xuan Son Travel. I have been the specialist in tailor-made trips to Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia for 18years. I love the charm of the small streets of Hanoi as well as the charm of the countryside, with magical landscapes, warm and smiling inhabitants in all regions of Vietnam. As a Travel Consultant, I put it at your disposal and will assure you that your wishes and desires are perfectly suited to your trip to Asia.