THE SOUTH& CENTER OF VIETNAM – 12DAYS
Itinerary: Saigon- Ben Tre- Can Tho- Hue- Hoi An- Da Nang- Mui Ne beach
Tour code :XSE 0015 - Classic tour
Highlights:
- Explore along Vietnam with the unforgettable highlights in the South and Centre Vietnam for the first time on 12 days
- Take part in the modern life-style in a strong Asian country with Saigon city
- Greet your day with Mekong local people amongst the river-bank, and gain more knowledge about floating life of a tropical region
- Experience Vietnam's original culture and the world heritage throughout the ancient cities as Hue and Hoi An
- Enjoy the relaxing time in the last days of the trip with one of the most beautiful beach in Vietnam
- Knowledgeable tour guide & quality accommodations for all the time in the Vietnam Itinerary 12 days
Overview
With this package, you will have an opportunity to explore the Southern & Center of Vietnam. The highlights of Ho Chi Minh city, explore Cu Chi tunnels with its history, get to know more about the rural life of Mekong Delta Region and relax on the amazing beach of Mui Ne. The itinerary combines a blend of main attractions in Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue with different characteristics to ensure you a complete experience.
Tour summary:
- Day 01 : Saigon arrival
- Day 02 : Saigon city- Cu Chi tunnel (B,L)
- Day 03 : Saigon Cai Be – An Binh island - Vinh Long (B,L)
- Day 04 : Vinh Long – Sa Dec – Can Tho (B,L)
- Day 05 : Can Tho – Cai Rang – Sai Gon – Flight to Hue (B,L)
- Day 06 : Hue City Tour & Thuy Bieu village (B,L)
- Day 07 : Hue – Hue pass of the Ocean- Hoi An town(B,L,D)
- Day 08 : Hoi An Ba Na & Golden Bridge (B,L)
- Day 09 : Hoi An - flight to Saigon – Mui ne (B)
- Day 10 : Mui Ne beach Free & Relax (B)
- Day 11 : Mui Ne beach Free & Relax (B)
- Day 12 : Mui Ne beach –back to Saigon for departure Flight (B)
Day 1: Saigon Arrival
Private driver
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
Meals: None
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
Day 2: Saigon sightseeing – Cu Chi tunnel (B,L)
Private driver & guide
08:00AM- 12:00: Start your tour with The Reunification Palace,
Then our tour guide will take you through the heart of the city along Dong Khoi Street to visit Notre Dame Cathedral (The hundreds Years Red Cathedral)and Old Post Office, 2 most famous and oldest of classical French colonial architecture construction was built more than 100 years ago, War Museum then visit The People’s Committe Hall.
12:00: lunch is at the local restaurant.
Transfer to Cu Chi Web -like tunnels system which were never discovered by American Force. These tunnels are stretching over 200 km and were important Viet Cong base during the American War. This underground network, dug by hand connected command posts hospital shelter and weapon factories. Back to Saigon. Free for you. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Saigon
SUGGESTION TOUR: DINNER ON SAIGON CRUISE
6:45pm: Boarding on the Junk, then All of delicacies and drinks will be served & enjoyed the traditional music which be performed by Vietnamese artists.
7.45pm: Junk departures, starting journey on Saigon River to Thu Thiem Bridge, then back to Nha Rong Wharf along the Saigon piers.
9:15pm: We will come back Boat Station, and then Driver transfers you to your Hotel. Finish Trip Indochina Junk Dinner Cruise Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3: Saigon- Cai Be – An Binh island – Vinh Long (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Vinh Long
Day 4: Vinh Long- Sa Dec – Can Tho (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Can Tho
Day 5: Can Tho- Cai Rang – Saigon – flight to Hue (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hue
Day 6: Hue sightseeing- Thuy Biêu by cycle (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hue
Day 7: Hue pass of the ocean cloud – Hoi An town (B,L,D)
Private driver & guide
Heading to Hoi An through the astonishing “Pass of the ocean cloud”. Photos stop on the top of the path to admire the view and Homemade lunch in a cottage away from the center of the city, friendly family and delicious local cuisine.
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.
Night at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An town - Ba Na hill & golden brdige (B,L)
Private driver & guide
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, 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- Hoi An. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An / danang – flight to Ho Chi Minh- Mui Ne(B)
Private driver
Transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh. At your arrival you will be welcomed by your English-speaking tour-guide and transfer to the city.
Upon arrival, meet our driver for transfer to Mui Ne by private car (about 220km – 5 hours for transferring). Arrive Mui Ne, check in the room and relax. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
(Do you love blue water, pristine sand and refresh juice in holiday? Everything is await for you at Mui Ne Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Southern Vietnam. After 04 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh city, from the very first moment you arrived in Mui Ne, take your shoes off and don’t put them back on until you leave. Lots of places to eat, awesome white and red sand dunes, delicious seafood and fresh air, stunning beaches and now, lap in the sense of paradise life)
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
Day 10: Mui Ne free & easy (B)
Today, you have time to relax on Mui Ne Beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
Meals: Breakfast<br.Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
SUGGGESTION TOUR : VISIT WHITE SAND DINES , RED SAND DUNES , LOCAL FISHING
At a scheduled time, our driver will be waiting for you at your hotel lobby. Let’s join in an interesting half day tour by Jeep car. Bau Trang, or the White Sand Dunes, are an immense Saharab range of golden and snow-white dunes, 45 minutes drive from Mui Ne. On the way to the White sand dunes you will see a lot of beautiful landscapes along the nice, jungle beach roads. Once you arrive, our driver will show you the way how to go up to the dunes to see the sunrise (or sunset, depending on your timing), there you also have a chance to hire the quad bike to discover all the highest sand dunes. After wwhite sand dunes our driver willl take you to the Red sand dunes. there you also have a chance to go sliding on the sands and enjoy the beautiful nature landscapes views. Then our driver will take you to the Fishing village where you can see and learn the local life activities. After visiting the Fishing Village, the driver will take you to the lat place name The Fairy Stream where you can spend the rest of the time. The stream cuts across of blood-red, gold and silver sand dunes undulating through the countryside, Freshwater crabs and tasty mud-fish make their home in the stream, whilte dollar birds and kingfishers perch in the branches above. The walk is about 45 minutes for going and returning. Leave your shoes in the jeep, our driver will help you to handle it. You will be wading in ankle-deep cold water all the way to the natural stream and here you will see all the sand block (looks like a canyon) with many different colorful from the nature making. After that, the driver will take you back to your accommodation.
Day 11: Mui Ne free & easy (B)
Today, you have time to relax on Mui Ne Beach. Lunch and dinner are on your own. Stay overnight in Mui Ne
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Mui Ne
Day 12: Mui Ne – saigon departure (B)
Private driver & guide
Free and easy until you will transfer to airport for flight home.
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.
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, Mui Ne
- 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.
Mui Ne beach
- All year: 25 to 35°
- July – Sept: showers late afternoon, refreshing but can last long.
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
- 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
| CITIES /AREAS | HOME STAY | HOTEL-STANDARD | HOTELS-SUPERIOR | HOTEL-DELUXE | HOTELS- LUXURY |
| 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 |
| HOI AN | An Bang homestay | …. | Kim An hotel / Pho Hội riverside /HT village/ Hoi An ancient house resort or similar | Le pavilion Boutique/ Muca resort / Belle Maison/ Hoi An ancient Village or similar | Sunrise Premium resort/ Palmy Garden resort or similar |
| MUI NE | …. | …. | Little Mui Ne Cottages Resort / Dynasty resort or similar | Ramana resort / Pandanus resort or similar | Anantara resort / Sea Links resort 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 | 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 |
| VINH LONG | Homestay | …. | …. | …. | …. |
TRAVEL PRICE: THE SOUTH & CENTER OF VIETNAM-12 DAYS 11NIGHTS
Inclusion
- The English speaking guide as guided time
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
- Private boat trips in Can Tho/ Cai Rang as mentioned
- 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: Ho Chi Minh- Hue, Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
- 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.











