VIETNAM MUST SEE –7 DAYS
(Itinerary: Hanoi – Ha Long – Da Nang- Hoi An town-Saigon – Mekong)
Tour code :XSE 0011 - CLASSIC TOURS
Highlights:
- A journey for you leisure holidays in Vietnam with the best relaxing times
- Experience multi-color of Vietnamese culture in Hanoi and enjoy a unique water puppet show
- Discover the Wonder of the World – a Ha Long Bay with its bewitching scenes. Cruise in Bai Tu Long Bay, the less visited part of Ha Long Bay (Oriental-designed cabin with large windows and en-suite bathroom, Explore Ha Long Bay by kayak, visit the cave and a bamboo boat trip to floating village, Authentic Vietnamese cuisines onboard…..
- Explore the land of ancient architecture in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Saigon, Mekong
- Enjoy your days of rest with our professional services, and enthusiastic tour guide
Overview
Vietnam’s natural beauty is not limited only to its stunning beaches but it also comes from the magnificent bays, spectacular mountains or peaceful deltas. The country also has a wide range of cities, from quiet villages with endless rice fields, the cultural old towns to the active and busy cities with giant skyscrapers. Vietnam is a wonderful combination of traditional Asian culture and the energy of the new generations, being able to satisfy many types of visitors. This 7-day tour strives to give you the most impressive destinations and activities amongst the endless touristic selections that Vietnam offers. Be ready to get amazed by the spectacular surprises that Vietnam awaits to welcome you with.
Tour summary:
- Day 01 : Hanoi arrival –Half day sightseeing(L)
- Day 02 : Hanoi arrival–Hon Gai Harbor – Bai Tu Long Bay- Cong Do- Cap la Island – Tra San (B,L)
- Day 03 : Tra San- Thien Canh Son – Hon Gai border – Hanoi -Da Nang- Hoi An(B,L) By Flight
- Day 04 : My Son sanctuary-Hoi an ancient town (B,L)
- Day 05 : Hoi An– flight to Ho Chi Minh half day sightseeing(B,L)
- Day 06 : Saigon- Mekong Delta tour – Ben Tre (B,L)
- Day 07 : Saigon– Departure (B)
DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING (L)
Private driver & Tour guide
Distance: Noi Bai Airport – Hanoi Central: 35 km (45 minutes)
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
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
This afternoon, you will visit the iconic sites of the city. Explore Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in the 11th century, Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam, with its colorful gardens and well-preserved buildings, offers a historical glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison museum or the Museum of Vietnamese Women.
Next up, we walk slowly through the narrow and busy Hanoi Old Quarter. It is where each street is named after the specific goods it once sold. Then, we stop to visit a local wet market before enjoying a Water Puppet show – a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from the rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Lunch
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
(Check-in time is 14.00 PM, early check-in is not included in itinerary and subject to availability).
This afternoon, you will visit the iconic sites of the city. Explore Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in the 11th century, Van Mieu- Quoc Tu Giam, with its colorful gardens and well-preserved buildings, offers a historical glimpse into Vietnam’s past. Continue to visit Hoa Lo Prison museum or the Museum of Vietnamese Women.
Next up, we walk slowly through the narrow and busy Hanoi Old Quarter. It is where each street is named after the specific goods it once sold. Then, we stop to visit a local wet market before enjoying a Water Puppet show – a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from the rural life and episodes of national history. Overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hanoi
DAY 2: 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
Note: Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local administration regulations.
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
Note: Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice according to weather conditions or local administration regulations.
DAY 3: TRA SAN – THIEN CANH SON CAVE – HON GAI HARBOR- HANOI FLIGHT TO DA NANG- HOI AN (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 Ha Long Bay then returns to Hanoi & transfer direct to Hanoi Airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, Our driver will pick you up ahead to Hoi An (30km from Da Nang airport to Hoi An). Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
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 Ha Long Bay then returns to Hanoi & transfer direct to Hanoi Airport for flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, Our driver will pick you up ahead to Hoi An (30km from Da Nang airport to Hoi An). Overnight at the hotel in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
DAY 4: HOI AN – MY SON SANCTUARY – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN (B,L)
Private driver & guide
After breakfast, we move to My Son Sanctuary – a Cham temple and pagoda Complex. My Son is located in a 2 km diameter valley with mountains cover around. It is also the unique main center of Hindu sanctuaries and shrines. Lunch is at the local restaurant.
After lunch in Hoian’s Ancient Town, we go for an easy walk to visit the classic places here such as Japanese Covered Bridge, Quan Thang Ancient House, Phuoc Kien Assembly Halls, Thu Buon River, Tan Ky Ancient House, etc. Wandering in the preserved houses of the town, you are certainly attracted by its original architecture. Hoian was a busy commercial port with merchants from Japan, China, Portago, etc. For this reason, you still see the influence between Japanese and Chinese architecture in this old town. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at Hotel in Hoi an.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Hoi An
DAY 5: HOI AN – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH HALF DAY SIGHTSEEING (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Hoi An is a beach resort that’s easy to explore on your own, especially by bicycle.
And then we drive to Da Nang and fly on to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Here you’ll see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new restaurants and pubs. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City in the noon time. Pick up from airport then depart for a city tour. It will give you a chance to visit the city’s most significant destinations. You will very much enjoy the narrow streets of China town, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, or the Old Centre Post Office. If you would like to, your tour guide can drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Hoi An is a beach resort that’s easy to explore on your own, especially by bicycle.
And then we drive to Da Nang and fly on to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Here you’ll see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere – in the street markets, sidewalk cafes and sleek new restaurants and pubs. Yet within this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture. Arrive Ho Chi Minh City in the noon time. Pick up from airport then depart for a city tour. It will give you a chance to visit the city’s most significant destinations. You will very much enjoy the narrow streets of China town, the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, or the Old Centre Post Office. If you would like to, your tour guide can drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping. Transfer to hotel for check in. Dinner is on your own. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 6: HO CHI MINH CITY- MEKONG DELTA- BEN TRE- HO CHI MINH (B,L)
Private driver & guide
Distance: 130km – 2,5 hours for transferring
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08.00 Meet tour guide at hotel in HCM city and transfer to Ben Tre On arrival in Hung vương Pier. Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- is along mangrove tree from town to country. Witness lively activities in the morning as fishing, coconut cargo boats carrying on river…. Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Go on by boat to My Long village, walking to hamlet to see making rice paper and enjoy some rice cake. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stage of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at a bee garden, enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music as well. Visit candy milk making workshop and enjoy some sweet by the way. Continue short walking to visit farmer houses who making sleep mats. Cycle rural tracks or drive tuktuk through coconut grove, vegetable plains (cucumber, bitter melon…). Keep going by row boat on shady palm tree canal. Boating back Hùng Vương pier by motorboat and get on the car back to Saigon. Overnight at Hotel in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
08.00 Meet tour guide at hotel in HCM city and transfer to Ben Tre On arrival in Hung vương Pier. Boating on Ben Tre river – one of tributaries of Mekong river- is along mangrove tree from town to country. Witness lively activities in the morning as fishing, coconut cargo boats carrying on river…. Stop at traditional brickwork to see how to make bricks by hand. Go on by boat to My Long village, walking to hamlet to see making rice paper and enjoy some rice cake. Turn on Cai Son canal winding through coconut jungle, visit coconut workshop, have a look stage of coconut processing from husk off, prize out to peel out by hand. Go on small waterway and stop at a bee garden, enjoy some fruits, honey tea and listen to local music as well. Visit candy milk making workshop and enjoy some sweet by the way. Continue short walking to visit farmer houses who making sleep mats. Cycle rural tracks or drive tuktuk through coconut grove, vegetable plains (cucumber, bitter melon…). Keep going by row boat on shady palm tree canal. Boating back Hùng Vương pier by motorboat and get on the car back to Saigon. Overnight at Hotel in Saigon.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation at a selected hotel in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 7: HO CHI MINH DEPARTURE (B)
Private driver
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel
Free morning. Then driver will take you to the airport. Departure to the next destination. Saying goodbye to Vietnam & Xuan Son Travel see you again.
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!
Free morning. Then driver will take you to the airport. Departure to the next destination. Saying goodbye to Vietnam & Xuan Son Travel see you again.
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 :
- 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:
- 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…… |
| 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 |
| 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 |
SERVICES & PRICE
TRAVEL PRICE: VIETNAM MUST SEE-7DAYS 6NIGHTS
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Excluding international flights
Inclusion
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
- 2 days 1night at Ha Long Bay cruise (sharing cabin, surcharge for private one).
- Water puppet show in Hanoi
- Meals as indicated (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner).
- All transfers with the air-conditioned private vehicle (Excepted shuttle bus from/to Ha Long Bay).
- Private boat trips in Mekong Delta as mentioned
- Experienced English speaking tour guide on location
- Water & cool towels.
- Government taxes & service charge.
Exclusion
- International Airfares.
- Internal Flight Ticket from Hanoi – Da Nang, Da Nang – Packed Luggage: 20kg + Handing Luggage: 7kg
- Early check in/ late checkout.
- Meals not indicated.
- Drinks & beverage.
- Surcharge for gala dinner on 24th and 31st of December.
- Vietnam visa stamp fee.
- Personal travel insurance (Compulsory).
- Personal expenses such as Telephone and Laundry bills.
- Tips and gratuities.
Children Policy:
- Child from 0 – 4 Years old is = 50% Adult`s cost.. Sharing the same bed with parents
- Child from 5 – 11 years old = 75% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
- Child from 12 – up = 100% Adult`s cost. Private Bed (extra Bed) within the same room as parents
Triple room = 3 Persons sharing one room (01 Double Bed + 01 Single Bed)
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.