11 DAYS - AMAZING VIETNAM REGIONS
Offering all the wonders of Vietnam in one trip, Magical Vietnam by Vexperi Travel is the perfect snapshot for tourists of all ages. Travelling from North to South, from the tranquil Hanoi to the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. You will have a chance to see the most magnificent limestone mountains and cruise into the turquoise water in Halong Bay. Then step into the ancient citadel of Hue to understand about the glorious old time of Vietnam's once capital. As well as, see the modern life of Ho Chi Minh and get into the authentic traditional lifestyle of Mekong Delta.
BRIEF SCHEDULE
Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi arrival
Day 2: Hanoi - Full day city tour - Water puppet show (B/L)
Day 3: Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu (ancient capital) - Trang An (B/L)
Day 4: Ninh Binh to Halong bay (B/L/D)
Day 5: Halong – Hue city (Ancient Capital) (B/L)
Day 6: Hue city - The Royal City Of Hue (B/L)
Day 7: Hue city - Hoi An - The lantern ancient town (B/L)
Day 8: Hoi An beauty – Ancient town exploration (B/L)
Day 9: Hoi An – Saigon city (The Pearl Of The Orient) (B)
Day 10: Saigon - Discovering French colonial buildings And Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)
Day 11: Farewell – Sai Gon Departure (B)
The tour ends here!
Thank you and see you in other tours
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DETAIL ITINERARY
Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam - Hanoi arrival
Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Your driver and tour guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Check into the hotel and have free time to explore the city at your own pace, or rest after the flight.
- Welcome Board
- Private transfer: from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) to Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi - City tour full day – water puppet show (B/L)
Explore the charming city of Hanoi, often referred to as the ‘Paris of the East’, with its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards and scenic lakes.
The first place is Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century. This is listed one of the most 16 beautiful pagodas in the world by UK Daily Mail. Visit the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, an imposing monument of marble and granite built to house the preserved body of beloved revolutionary leader Ho Chi Minh, affectionately known to the Vietnamese as “Uncle Ho”. Visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a Buddhist temple built in 1049 of wood in the shape of a lotus blossom and set on a single stone pillar. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university built in the late 11th century. The picturesque temple is an example of well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture and is featured on the back of the 100,000 Vietnamese dong banknote. In the afternoon, visit the fascinating Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays) which houses an extensive collection of traditional costumes and artefacts from Vietnam’s 54 ethnic minority groups.
Conclude your day by watching an entertaining water puppet performance, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form said to have originated in the flooded rice fields of the Red River Delta where villagers entertained themselves by manipulating puppets over the water. The show uses colourful wooden puppets to depict scenes of rural life and episodes of national history set to music.
Overnight at the hotel.
- Private group: 7 hours
Day 3: Hanoi to Ninh Binh (B/L)
From 8:00 am
Heading to Ninh Binh from Hanoi, Embarking on an exciting adventure with a visit to Hoa Lu - Vietnam's ancient capital and first centralized feudal state from the late 10th century. Though the old citadel is mostly in ruins, the temples of the Dinh and Le dynasties remain and are surrounded by picturesque rice paddies.
Savor a delightful lunch at a local restaurant, featuring a variety of local dishes such as goat meat and fried rice.
The Trang An Landscape Complex is a spectacular landscape of limestone karst peaks permeated with valleys, many of them partly submerged and surrounded by steep, almost vertical cliffs. Exploration of caves at different altitudes has revealed archaeological traces of human activity over a continuous period of more than 30,000 years. An Unesco world heritage site with both natural and cultural value. The one and only in Southest Asia.
On the way to Tam Coc, where you stay overnight, you can visit the Thai Vi temple and then continue the tour with a 45-minute cycling excursion around the village to explore the local people's way of life or climbing to top of Mua mountain if you feel having more energy inside.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
- Private group: 8 hours
Day 4: Ninh Binh to Halong bay (B/L/D)
From 7:00 am:
Meeting your driver and go through the verdant Red River Delta to make our way to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Ha Long Bay. You’ll board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise. While you relax on-board you can marvel at the incredible limestone karsts that jut out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands that seem to float on the waves. The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin swirl around hidden grottoes and ancient caves to create an enchanting, timeless world.
We’ll serve you a fresh seafood lunch while you sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible view with a drink in your hand. We’ll take you to a traditional fishing village where the locals have created an entire town on the decks of their boats, then you can explore cave before returning to the cruise for cocktails, canapés, and a spectacular sunset. End your day with a romantic, candlelit dinner. Overnight on board.
- Private transfer: Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay (3.5 hours)
- The detail of schedule on the cruise (depending on the cruise you choose)
Day 5: Halong – Hue city (B/L)
Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awake your mind and muscles.
Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi, from where you will take your flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, your private driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your accommodation.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 6: Day 6: Hue city - The Royal City Of Hue (B/L)
Hue City is the cultural, political, and economic center of the Thua Thien Hue province, and used to be an old imperial city of Vietnam under the Nguyen Dynasty. During this time, the most remarkable architectural monuments were constructed, which now are listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel around 8:00-8:30 am.
Start your exploration with the boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu pagoda, which is the oldest pagodas in Hue. Then visit the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Here you will also visit the Royal Antiques Museum to see the collection of ornaments from the Nguyen dynasty. Then head to the bustling Dong Ba market.
Have delicious Vietnamese lunch. In the afternoon, we will head to Khai Dinh’s Tomb, which combines traditional Vietnamese style with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Then explore Minh Mang's Tomb, which represents the Confucian style. On the way, you will also visit conical hats and incense sticks villages.
You will be back at your hotel around 16:00-17:00.
Overnight in Hue.
Day 7: Hue city - The Lantern – ancient town Hoi An (B/L)
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the transfer from Hue to Hoi An by private car. You will drive through one of the most beautiful roads in the world - Hai Van Pass. You will be blown away by the stunning views of the mountains and the sea. Upon arrival in Hoi An check in the hotel and have free time to explore the surrounding area.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8: Hoi An – Ancient town exploration - Fishing and Basket Boat Tour (B/L)
Today your English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood.
After that, you will board a boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. Later, you will take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.
After the boat trip, have delicious lunch and cycle back to your hotel.
Walking around tourist attractions in Hoi An town.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An – Sai Gon city (Ho Chi Minh city) (B)
Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the Da Nang airport to take the flight to Saigon city (The Pearl Of The Orient) Ho Chi Minh city. When you arrive in Saigon city, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in the city center. The rest of the time is free at leisure.
Day 10: Saigon - Discovering French Colonial Buildings And Cu Chi Tunnels (B/L)
Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times, such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. Continue to the War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display of both the Indochina wars.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, depart for Cu Chi tunnel. The trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, you will have a short introduction about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems. The tunnels include specially constructed living areas with kitchens, and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, try a special tea and cassava (guerilla food during the war). Later you will be back at your hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 11: Day 11: Farewell – Sai Gon city Departure (B)
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Wish you all the best and see you soon!
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THINGS INCLUDED
Accommodation
3-stars hotels:
Hanoi: Mina Hotel & Spa or similar
Ninh Binh: Le Clos Du Fil hotel or similar
Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
Hue: Cherish Hue Hotel or similar
Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar
Ho Chi Minh: Prague or similar
4-stars hotels:
Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
Ninh Binh: Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort
Halong Bay: Sky Cruise Halong or similar
Hue: Eldora Hotel or similar
Hoi An: Le Pavillon Luxury Hotel asd Spa or similar
Ho Chi Minh: Cochin Zen Hotel or similar
5-stars hotels:
Hanoi: The Oriental Jade Hotel and Spa or similar
Ninh Binh: Emeralda Resort Tam Coc or similar
Halong Bay: Era Cruise or similar
Hue: Silk Path Grand Hue Hotel and Spa or similar
Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar
Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
Flights
Domestic flights from Hanoi to Hue (operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance)
Domestic flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh (operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance)
Guide
Experienced English speaking guide
French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied
Meals
As per the tour program:
B=breakfast
L-Lunch
D-Dinner
Transport
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car
- Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way)
- Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions
Other included
– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
– Tissues and water on coach
– Service charges and government tax
– 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
– Vietnam Visa letter approval
Other not included
X International flights and departure taxes
X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet)
X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable
X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person)
X Services not mentioned above
