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12 Days 11 Nights

Vietnam – Joining Group Tour 12 Days

Vietnam Joining Group Tour 12 Days
Embark on a captivating 12-day journey through the heart of Vietnam, tracing the country’s beauty from the soulful north to the vibrant south. This comprehensive tour offers a perfect blend of historical exploration, natural wonders, and authentic local interactions.

Your adventure begins in Hanoi, where ancient traditions meet modern life, before heading to the breathtaking landscapes of Ninh Binh and the emerald waters of Halong Bay. You will then fly to Central Vietnam to uncover the imperial grandeur of Hue and the lantern-lit charm of Hoi An, where you’ll engage in hands-on farming and fishing activities. The journey concludes in the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, featuring a deep dive into wartime history at the Cu Chi Tunnels and a serene escape into the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta. This tour is designed for travelers seeking an all-encompassing experience of Vietnam’s diverse geography, rich heritage, and world-renowned cuisine.

Tour Highlights

  • Cultural Immersion in Hanoi: Explore the historic Ho Chi Minh Complex and Temple of Literature, followed by a traditional cyclo ride, egg coffee tasting, and a Water Puppet show.
  • “Halong Bay on Land”: Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and take a scenic bamboo boat row through the stunning limestone caves of Tam Coc in Ninh Binh.
  • Overnight Halong Bay Cruise: Sail through the New Seven Nature Wonders, exploring Sung Sot Cave, kayaking in Luon Cave, and enjoying a sunset on the sundeck.
  • Imperial Hue: Visit the majestic Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City, and take a romantic dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River.
  • Hoi An Eco-Experience: Cycle through the countryside to Tra Que vegetable village and navigate the Bay Mau coconut forest in a traditional bamboo basket boat.
  • Historic Cu Chi Tunnels: Step back in time to explore the legendary 200km underground network used during the Vietnam War.
  • Mekong Delta Life: Cruise the canals of Cai Be, visit local cottage industries, and experience the authentic hospitality of Tan Phong island.

Day by Day Itinerary

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1Hanoi Arrival
  • Welcome to Hanoi, the heart of Vietnam which is considered as a blend of traditional and modern beauties.  At Noi Bai Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to check-in.
  • Check in time will be 14h00.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2Hanoi City Tour Full Day (B/L)
  • 08h00: Your local guide and driver will pick you up at hotel and depart for Hanoi private city tour.
    • You will start with a visit to Ho Chi Minh Complex (it is closed on Monday and Friday), there you can visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the corpse of Uncle Ho kept.
    • Next you will see the Presidential Palace – a nice French architecture in the garden and visit Ho Chi Minh House on stilts, learn about the simple life of Ho Chi Minh – the first President of Vietnam and the man who is loved by most of Vietnamese.
    • Keep walking around the poetry fishpond to the One Pillar Pagoda – one of the most attractions in Hanoi, you cannot miss with the special architecture.
    • Have lunch at local restaurant.
    • You will continue to visit Hoa Lo prison, which is well-known as one of the most inhumane prisons with terrified punishment. It is also a symbol of strong will of prisoners and their sacrifice for their communist ideals. Have lunch at local restaurant.
    • In the afternoon you will explore Hanoi by cyclo the Old Quarter – the 36 ancient streets. This slow – speed tour will give you a great opportunity to fully enjoy the classic and modern of the capital.
    • End of the day with enjoy water puppet show, which performance like daily life of Vietnamese farmers (cultivating, tending buffalo, catching fishes…), communal entertainment (swimming contest, dragon dancing…), or historical legends (Le Loi returns precious sword…), with modest performance way have appealed audiences for centuries. Then transfer you back to hotel.
  • Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu- Mua Cave - Tam Coc (B/L)
  • 07h15 – 07h30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.
  • 09h30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
  • 10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
  • 11h45: Have buffet lunch in the restaurant with a lot of local foods goat meat, fried rice… Vegetarian food is always available in the buffet lunch.
  • 13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “
  • 14h30: Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.
  • 15h30 – 16h00: Come back to our shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.
  • 18h30: End your memorable day with Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Trip in Ninh Binh. Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 4Hanoi - Halong Bay - Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D)
  • 08h30: You will be picked up from your hotel. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way
  • 11h30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.
  • 12h00 – 12h30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.
  • 12h30 – 13h00: the cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.
  • 14h00 – 14h30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.
  • 15h00: Returning to cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.
  • 17h00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck
  • 19h30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.
  • 20h30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
  • Overnight on cruise
Day 5Halong Bay - Flight To Hue (B/Brunch)
  • 06h15 – 07h00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.
  • 08h00 – 09h30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.
  • 09h30: Our staffs on Cruise welcomes you back on board and it is time for checking out.
  • 10h00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.
  • 11h35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. You leave the boat around 12:00 at noon, we go ashore and transfer to the Noibai airport for a flight to Hue.
  • Upon Hue city, you will pick up and then transfer to the hotel for check-in.
  • Overnight in Hue.
Day 6Hue Full Day City (B/L)
  • 08h30: Your tour guide will start you on the tour around to discover Hue.
    • Waking up in the ancient land, you will board a dragon boat for a cruise on the romantic Perfume River.
    • The charming Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda) will be the first stop. Setting in the convergence of rivers, you can have a great view of the Perfume River and surrounding areas. Drive to visit the tombs of King Minh Mang & King Khai Dinh.
  • Lunch at the local restaurant.
  • This afternoon is dedicated to a tour in Hue City to discover the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City – an amazing historic landmark in Hue – a definite must-see sight to learn more about the history and architecture that visitors should not miss when traveling to this peaceful land.
  • After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
  • Free in the evening.
  • Overnight in Hue.
Day 7Hue - Transfer To Hoian Via Haivan Pass By Limousine Bus (B)
  • 08h30: After breakfast, check out the hotel and depart for Hoi An, have a couple of stops on the way for photos.
  • Drive over Hai Van pass, one of the most beautiful passes in Vietnam, take some photos of amazing views from the top.
  • Then continue to Hoian ancient town, with stops at the Dragon Bridge and the so-called ” China beach” in Danang
  • Arrive in Hoi An, check-in and free to stroll around the town.
  • Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 8Hoian Eco Tour - Basket Boat (B/L)
  • 08h30: Your guide will meet you in your hotel lobby, then he will hop you on a cycling ride around Hoi An, ride towards Tra Que vegetable village – A very famous place of the farmers cultivating about 20 types of vegetables and herbs such as mint, lettuce, basil, cilantro, broccoli….
  • Walk around Tra Que vegetable village to see and interact with local people working in their gardens, cross vast rice fields in the countryside, which is far away from the tourist trails. You will also see many activities of the inhabitants through the villages out of Hoian. The local farmers will show you all about cultivation methods and help you learn how to protect vegetables from insects as well as join the farmers in preparing gardening activities such as raking the ground, sowing, watering, transplanting and tending the greens.
  • Continue riding through paddy fields, Ba Le market, kindergarten…to reach Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau coconut water forest – about 7 hectares, surrounded by mangrove forests, canals and houses. This place used to be a refuge for local people and VC soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is a famous place for seafood products. You will be warmly welcomed by a local family, taste some green tea and start to stroll around the village.
  • Experience a basket boat row with the skillful locals and discover their techniques of traditional fishery in water coconut forest.
  • Back to the family for a foot massage with medicinal herbs, traditional therapeutic practice before getting ready to prepare your lunch with the local family
  • Lunch will feature many local delicacies, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, grilled fish in banana leaf and others.
  • After lunch, free time and take a short rest before returning to your hotel.
  • Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 9Hoian - Flight To Ho Chi Minh (B)
  • After breakfast, take your free time to walk around to go shopping, admire the ancient architecture or relax at the beach.
  • About 02 hours before the flight, your guide and driver will come to your hotel and drive you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
  • Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, the most bustle and hustle city in the south of Vietnam. This is one of the must-visit first cities attracting international tourists. At Tan Son Nhat Airport, your local guide and driver will welcome then take you to your hotel to do check-in.
  • After relaxation, you can be free to discover the city.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh City (B/L)
  • 08h30: After breakfast at the hotel, meet your guide at your hotel lobby. Take about one and half of hour drive, you will arrive in Cu Chi Tunnels where you will start discovery to enrich and experience a web-like tunnel system of more than 200km in length which used to be the shelters of guerrillas during the Vietnam war.
  • Lunch at local restaurant.
  • Drive back to HCM city, you will take a tour to discover the city by visiting the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the Presidential Palace. This fascinating building is filled with history and evidence of the former Saigon government. The tour also includes the War Remnants Museum, the Old Post Office and Ben Thanh Market. Drive back to your hotel and then you are free to relax.
  • Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta (B/L)
  • 08h00: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive 2,5 hours to Cai Be. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.  Here are some activities on the trip:
    • Visit a flea market and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels of Mekong River.
    • Have some fresh fruits and visit some local cottage industries (coconut candy workshop, snake wine, pop-rice, or rice paper)
    • Visit an island named Tan Phong and a tropical fruit garden, listen to Vietnamese traditional music, and enjoy getting in touch with local life.
    • Join a cooking demonstration and enjoy your wonderful lunch afterward.
    • Take a cycling tour of about 30 minutes around the village – a fantastic way to experience local life.
  • Get back to the house, say goodbye to your hosts.
  • 17h30: Arrive Ho Chi Minh, be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner on your own.
  • Overnight at the hotel
Day 12Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
  • Free time at your leisure until the transfer to the airport for your flight back home. With sincere thanks for your travel with us.
  • Hope that you have enjoyed your Vietnam trip and we look forward to seeing you again!

Accmomodation

We carefully select a diverse range of hotels to suit each journey. From modern city hotels to charming family-run guesthouses, all accommodations meet quality standards in service and facilities, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable experience. Below are some examples of the hotel types featured on this tour.

La Dolce Vita Hotel Superior

La Dolce Vita Hotel - Superior

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Le Journey Cruise

Le Journey Cruise - Deluxe

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Alba Hue Superior

Alba Hue - Superior

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kiman deluxe

Kiman Hoian Hotel- Deluxe

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queen an Deluxe

Queen An Saigon Hotel - Deluxe

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Acoustic Hanoi Hotel Senior Deluxe 1

Acoustic Hanoi Hotel - Senior Deluxe

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Amanda Cruise

Amanda Cruise - Deluxe

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Saigon Morin Hue Colonial

Saigon Morin Hue- Colonial

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Silk River Hoian Resort Deluxe Double

Silk River Hoian Resort - Deluxe Double

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Alagon Saigon

Alagon Saigon - Deluxe

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Table Price:

OPTIONPRICE USD NET/ PERSON
3***671
4****840

Policy for Children

  • Child under 4 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: Free of charge.
  • Child from 4 – under 6 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 50% of charge
  • Child from 7 – under 9 years old sharing room with two (2) adults without extra bed: 75% of charge
  • Child from 10 – under 12 years old sharing room with two (2) adults with extra bed: 85% of charge
  • Child under 12 years old sharing room with one (1) adult: 100% of charge
  • Child from 12 years old and above: 100% of charge

Policy for Payment

  • Cancellation policy for tours
    • No Show: 100 % charge
    • 1 – 2 days: 100 % of the tour price
    • 3 – 5 days: 75 % of the tour price
    • 6 -10 days: 50 % of the tour price
    • 11 – 14 days: 30 % of the tour price
    • 15 – 29 days: 10 % of the tour price
    • 30 days up: No charge
  • Evisa, domestic flight tickets: Non refundable
  • Hotel in twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast.
  • Transfer by air-conditioned bus as itinerary.
  • Meals as indicated: Breakfast /Lunch /Dinner.
  • Complimentary Mineral Water on tour (01 bottle/pax/day).
  • Entrance fees, boat trips and excursions.
  • Excellent English speaking guide.
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Visa fee if any.
  • Domestic and International air tickets.
  • Personal expenses.
  • Compulsory Tipping 2 – 3$/pax/day .
  • Others not mentioned nor specified above.

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Starting from USD671 /person without airfare

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