Highlight Vietnam Tour 12 days

Tour Infomation

Tour Code

Duration 12 days 11 nights

Depart from Hanoi

Vehicles Bus - Cruise

Itinerary Hanoi – BaiTu Long - Da Nang –Hue - Hoi An - NhaTrang - SaiGon - My Tho

12 Days Best Vietnam tour, travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Vietnam. Discover Vietnam's rich culture, ancient history and authentic food on this fantastic 12 days 11 nights tour of some of the country's most popular regions and attraction 

ITINERARY IN DETAILS

DAY 01: ARRIVAL HANOI (-/-/-)

Upon arrival at Noibai international airport. Our driver will pick you up and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Hanoi.

Services include: Private car airport pick up, accommodation

DAY 02: HANOI – BAI TU LONG

Notes: the program will be changed depending on cruise.

Oriental Sail Cruise’s itinerary:

08:00 – 08:30    Pick-up at hotel and start the 3 hour-and-a-half drive to Hong Gai Tourist Wharf, check in Oriental Sails JSC’s private waiting hall - The OS Lounge.

12:15 – 12:45  Embark on main cruises by a transfer boat. Listen to cruise briefing and receive room key.

13:00 – 15:30 Savor a delectable lunch on Oriental Sails cruises’ restaurants further along the limestone islands of BaiTu Long Bay, heading to the first place for activities.

You have 2 options to choose:

Option 1: Discovery local daily life: Take a bamboo rowing boat trip around VungVieng Fishing Village

Option 2: Take kayak at by yourself with the help and instruction of our tour guides around the Village.

17:30 – 18:00 Return to overnight cruises and have bath then relax as the sun starts to set.  Enjoy the Happy Hour at the bar and on the sun deck while joining the cooking class with our chefs.

19:00     Dinner is served. Socialize with other guests, night squid fishing or just laze around. Singing and dancing activities are available till 22h00.

Included: Accommodation on board (twin/ double basis), English speaking tour guide on board, Kayaking, Entrance fees, Rowing boat trip with local rower, Welcome drink, Complimentary a bottle water/ person in bus and in room, Insurance on board, Shuttle Bus from Hanoi – Hon Gaihabour,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

 

HuongHaiSealife Cruise’s itinerary:

7.30 Depart from Hanoi to Halong bay by shuttle van (optional).

11.30 Upon arrival at Vinashin Tourist Harbor, You are welcomed at our waiting room before enjoying the cruise.

12.15 Embark on HuongHaiSealife. Enjoy welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guideline. Check in your cabin.

13.00 Start cruising among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet...) of BaiTu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with the panoramic natural views. Admire the grace of the bay while enjoying the delicious lunch in the restaurant at the first deck.

14.30 Explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as ThienCanh Son Cave). Relax on white sandy beach or walk along the beach at Hon Co Island (no swimming).

15.45 Return to HuongHaiSealife and enjoy Happy hour. You will have 30% discount off from the special drinks list; including of cocktail, mocktail and mixed drinks (from 16.30 pm to 19.00 pm.).

Treasure the wonderful beauty of BaiTu Long Bay at sunset; admire the striking islands and islets, savoring the fresh and peaceful atmosphere which could hardly be found in land while cruising to Cong Do sleeping area.

16.30 Enjoy kayaking at Cong Do or relaxing on the cruise.

18.00 Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning, setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll) on the sundeck.

19.15 Dinner is served in the restaurant at the first desk. You can enjoy the charm of BaiTu Long Bay at night.

21.00 Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games or our Massage & Spa services (massage and spa fee is not included in the price), squid fishing. Overnight on BaiTu Long Bay.

Included: Full furnished with Private Balcony Ocean View, hot water & luxury Standing Bathroom, Complimentary 2 bottled water in each Cabin, Welcome drinks,  Entrance and sightseeing fees, squid fishing equipment, English speaking guide onboard,  Full life jackets onboard,

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner

Exclued: Kayaking

 

DAY 3: BAI TU LONG- HANOI (B/L)

Oriental Sail Cruise’s itinerary:

6:30 – 07:00    Start your day with Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck.

07:00 – 09:00  Catch morning view of seascapes with a cup of tea or coffee, have breakfast while cruising toward ThienCanh Son Cave. Visit ThienCanh Son Cave – the medium size and less visited cave in BaiTu Long Bay

09:30                Check-out room. Luggage can be delivered to the reception area.

09:30 – 11:00  Head back to the Harbor. Have early lunch on board. Disembark the main cruise at around 12h00.

12:00 – 16:30  Transfer back to Hanoi and trip finishes at the hotel around 16h30

Included: Accommodation, English speaking tour guide, Tai Chi exercise, Entrance fees, Insurance on board, Shuttle Bus from Hon Gai – Hanoi,

Meals: Breakfast,Lunch,

 

Sealife Cruise’s itinerary:

6.30         Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on BaiTu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.

7.00        Catch the morning view of seascap while enjoying the breakfast with cookies and tea, café in the restaurant.

7.30        Visit VungVieng village - the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay

8.30    Return to HuongHaiSealife.

9.15    Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.

9.30    Enjoy the brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to Vinashin tourist harbor.

11.00  Disembark from HuongHaiSealife.

12.00  Your driver takes you back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.

Included: Complimentary morning tea and coffee, Accommodation, Entrance and sightseeing fees, Local bamboo boat, English speaking guide onboard,  Full life jackets onboard, Shuttle Bus from Hon Gai – Hanoi,

Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

 

DAY 04: HANOI SIGHTSEEING – DANANG (Fly) (B/L) Joined-tour/Guide

Breakfast at hotel.

8:00 am – 8.30 am:  We will pick you up at your hotel to visit Tran Quoc pagoda, Buddhist relics and national heritage which lies on the West Lake.

9:30 am  Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, the final resting place of Viet Nam’s greatest father; President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house where he lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. and Ho Chi Minh Museum where tourists will learn much about his devotion for Viet Nam.

10:30 amJust next door is Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts and lying to one side of the Mausoleum is the One-Pillar Pagoda which was founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049 - the structure has become an important symbol for the people of Hanoi

11:00 am   Visit Temple of Literature. Although several Temples of Literature can be found throughout Vietnam, the most prominent and famous is that situated in the city of Hanoi, which also functioned as Vietnam's first university. The temple was first constructed in 1070 under King LýNhânTông and is dedicated to Confucius, sages and scholars. It is a vast structure that has existed to present day.

12:30We will have lunch at a local restaurant

13:40We will explore the handicraft village of Bat TrangPotttery.

15:30Drive back to legendary HoanKiem lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple which worships Van Xuong saint and Tran Hung Dao former general commander. We also observe the beautiful Vietnamese and French architecture around the lake. Then we will bring you back to your hotel.

Then driver (no guide) bring you to Hanoi airport for a flight to Danang. Upon your arrival at Danang airport, our driver (no guide ) will pick you up and bring to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Danang

Notes:

• Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum closes on Monday and Friday morning.
• The itinerary can be changed due to weather, tide levels and operating conditions.

Included: A/C Shuttle bus, A bottle of water/person on the bus, tour guide speaking English,  All entrance fees to sites indicated in itinerary, Accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

 

DAY 05: DANANG - HUE (B/L) Joined-tour/Guide

07:30 – 08:30 Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, depart to Hue crossing Hai Van Tunnel

which is the longest and the most modern tunnel in the Southeast Asia.

09:30 Arrive in Hue, you will visit Khai Dinh Tomb – the most beautiful royal tombs of Nguyen Dynasty’s Kings.

12:30  Have lunch, take a break in restaurant.

13:30  After that, we will continue to visit:

• Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's oldest and most beautiful pagoda, considered as the symbol of religion and spirit of Hue people.
• Hue Citadel: which was recognized by UNESCO as World Cultural Heritage in 1993. Experienced many vicissitudes of history, Hue Citadel is still long-lasting and remain the cherished values. Learn about the 13 Nguyen dynasty kings ruled for over 140 yearS

17:30  Return to Danang.

Include: Transfer by a good-condition coach, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees , Mineral water on coach , Accommodation,

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch,

DAY 06: DANANG – LINH UNG PAGODA – MARBLE MOUNTAIN – HOI AN (B/D) Joined-tour/Guide

14:15-14:30 Driver and guide pick you up from your hotel, visit Linh Ung pagoda - the most important pagoda in Danang for the Buddhist people to come and pray.

On the way to Hoi An, we will visit NguHanh Son (Marble Mountain)

• Marble Mountain is a complex consisting of Kim (Iron Mountain), Mộc (Wood Mountain), Thủy (Water Mountain), Hỏa (Fire Mountain), Thổ (Earth Mountain) symbolizing for 5 main elements of the universe in Asia Culture. You will discover the mysterious beauty of caves combining the sacred atmosphere of Buddhism. Visiting Tam Thai Pagoda, Linh Ung Pagoda.
• You will admire the masterpieces of exquisite stone sculptures created by the skilful hands of artisans in Non Nuoc village at the foot of the mountain.

18:00 Depart to Hoi An Ancient Town. You will have dinner with a lot of unique local dishes like Cao Lau, HoanhThanh, BanhBao, BanhVac …

Visit Hoi An Acient town, with: Japanese Bridge: This only remain of Japanses culture is now considered as a symbol of Hoi An. Taking a walk on the street along the Hoai River, enjoy the night life of Hoi An Town. Colorful lanterns are hung on in front of the houses, across the streets and paths all around the town, which is going to make you feel peaceful, serene and want to last this walk forever.

21:00 Check in hotel and overnight in Hoi An.

Include: Transfer by a good-condition coach, English Speaking Guide, Entrance Fees , Mineral water on coach , Accommodation,

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

 

DAY 07: HOI AN – NHA TRANG (B)

After breakfast in hotel, free and relax until the time transfer to Da Nang airport for domestic flight to NhaTrang. Arrival NhaTrang, free at leisure time, swimming in NhaTrang beach. Overnight in NhaTrang hotel.

Include: Airport Transfer, Mineral water on car, Accommodation,

Meals: Breakfast,

 

DAY 08: NHA TRANG RELAXING DAY (B)

Free and relaxing.Overnight in NhaTrang hotel.

Include: Accommodation,

Meals: Breakfast,

 

DAY 09: NHA TRANG - SAI GON (B/-/D)

After breakfast in hotel, car transfer to Cam Ranh airport for flight to SaiGon. Upon arrival in SaiGon and Check-In to hotel.Overnight in SaiGon.

Include: Airport Transfer, Mineral water on car, Accommodation,

Meals: Breakfast,

 

DAY 10: SAI GON – MY THO - SAI GON (B/L) Joined-tour/Guide

start 8.00 – return 17.30

Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields. 

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories. Return to SaiGon.

Included: A/C Shuttle bus, Entrance fee, English speaking guide, Boat trip, Accommodation, A bottle of water/person on the bus

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

NOTES: We  will pick up  FOC to guests’ hotel (within De Tham St, Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao St only), we will pick up the guests at 07:40 am-8.20am at hotels’ lobbies, and there will be additional charge with the hotel in district 1 and district 3, as follows:

Group from 1 to 2 people: 3USD / one way

Group from 3 to 5 people: 4USD/ one way

Group from 6 to 10people: 5USD/one way

 

Day 11: SaiGon city (B/L) Joined-tour/Guide

( start 8.00 – return 17.00 )

Morning: 08:00 am to noon time

Start the trip for exploring the great atmosphere around of lively China town. Get into the rythm of this busiest and colourful scenes of BinhTay market and ThienHau Temple in the morning. We then visit the War Remnants Museum. Enjoy Beef Noodle for lunch.

Afternoon: 13:30 to 16:30 pm

Start the trip at travel office for visiting Reunification palace which was the residence of the President of South Vietnam until end of the war in April 1975. Continue seeing some impressive French colonial structures including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. After visiting the City Hall, take a break-time at Ben Thanh market where anything and everything is for sales. Return to District 1.

Included: A/c transfer, English speaking guide, 01 mineral water/pax, entrance fee, Accommodation

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Notes: We  will pick up  FOC to guests’ hotel (within De Tham St, Bui Vien St, Pham Ngu Lao St only), we will pick up the guests at 07:40 am-8.20am at hotels’ lobbies, and there will be additional charge with the hotel in district 1 and district 3, as follows:

Group from 1 to 2 people: 3USD / one way

Group from 3 to 5 people: 4USD/ one way

Group from 6 to 10people: 5USD/one way

 

Day 12: SAIGON – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)

After breakfast, transfer to airport for departure with sweet memories.

Services include: Private car airport pick up

Meals: Breakfast

 

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