This fascinating 12-day Package Tour to Vietnam takes you through the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam, starting with Hanoi, the capital and gateway to Asia, to finish by sneaking between the boats of a floating market in the Mekong Delta. The mythical names of Halong Bay, Hue – former imperial capital – Hoi An, a charming UNESCO-listed town, or Ho Chi Minh City, the ancient Saigon, will resonate throughout a journey under the sign of the wonder of the 5 senses.
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Vietnam Luxury Group Tour 13 Days 12 Nights
- Cu Chi Tunnels: An intricate network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War, stretching over 250 km.
- Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon): A vibrant metropolis and the economic hub of Southern Vietnam.
- Halong Bay: A stunning archipelago of towering limestone karsts set amidst emerald waters, designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Hanoi: The bustling capital of Northern Vietnam, known for its historic landmarks and rich culture.
- Hoi An: A charming ancient town preserved from the 15th century, renowned for its craft shops and cultural heritage.
- Hue: The former imperial capital under the Nguyen dynasty, home to the majestic Forbidden City and other royal structures.
Welcome to Vietnam! Our driver will pick you up at Hanoi's airport and drive you to your hotel. You'll have time today to rest, recover from your long flight, and start exploring the area. It's time to begin your package tour of Vietnam. Overnight in Hanoi!
✅ Inclusions: Comfortable air-conditioned transportation, guide, dinner, 5-star hotel (Grand Du Lac 5-star hotel or similar)
⏰ Departure time: 8h30 AM
Our guide and driver will meet you at your hotel then you start your day to discover Hanoi City. You will pay a visit to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, which is a building to commemorate the merits of Ho Chi Minh Uncle – a great leader of Vietnam, and the surrounding sites of One Pillar Pagoda and his ancient house.
After 2 hours, you will go to the next site of the Temple of Literature, which is the first University of Vietnam and dedicated to Confucius (Khong Tu). After saving energy with local lunch, you will leave for the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, which focuses on the 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. It is estimated to be 2 hours at the museum, then you will be transferred back to the old quarter and visit Hoan Kiem Lake.
You will finally sit in front of Cyclo (rickshaw) to move around the Old Quarter and experience the local life in 45 minutes before coming back to the hotel. Overnight in Hanoi !
✅Inclusion: Comfortable transport, entrance fee, Cyclo (Also called Rickshaw), guide, breakfast, lunch, 5 star hotel (Grand Du Lac 5 star hotel or similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h AM
In the morning, you'll be transferred to the port to embark on the five-star Aspira Cruise. Upon check-in, you'll be welcomed with a refreshing drink and a cold/warm towel. A cruise briefing will follow, where you'll receive essential safety instructions before settling into your cabin.
Lunch will be served at the lavish onboard restaurant, followed by an exploration of the cruise's areas as the vessel navigates the breathtaking Lan Ha Bay. Venture to the famous Bright Cave and Dark Cave, where you can engage in activities like kayaking or bamboo boat paddling, guided by local experts.
Back on the Aspira cruise, you can choose between a refreshing swim or a relaxing jacuzzi session. Enjoy a sunset tea while taking in the stunning bay scenery, and don't miss the "Buy two drinks, get one free" happy hour promotion at the bar. Before dinner, join a cooking workshop, then indulge in a delectable fusion of Vietnamese and international cuisine.
As night falls, savor the bay views, sip cool beverages, and explore exciting activities like squid fishing or a rejuvenating spa session. Conclude the evening with a special tea ceremony before retiring for the night on board.
✅ Inclusion: Comfortable support van/bus, tour guide, boat/kayak, entrance fee, 5 star cruise (Aspira Cruise or similar standard), breakfast, lunch, dinner.
⏰ Free your leisure time until 9h A.M
Start your perfect day with a rejuvenating Tai Chi class or witness the breathtaking sunrise from the top deck. Afterward, enjoy a light breakfast at the restaurant. Explore the beauty of Lan Ha Bay by kayaking, discovering the unique limestone islands. Wrap up your stay with brunch and complete the check-out process. Board the tender boat and return to the port at Lot 36B Tuần Châu Marina. We'll provide transportation on the Aspira bus, taking you back to Hanoi around 3-4 PM, leaving you free to explore the enchanting Old Quarter. Enjoy the vibrant nightlife in Hanoi at a 5 star hotel.
✅ Inclusion: Comfortable A/C van/bus, tour guide, kayak, 5 star cruise trip of Aspira (or similar standard), breakfast, brunch, 5 star hotel (Grand Du Lac 5 star hotel or similar standard).
Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang, Our guide and driver will pick you up and take you to a 4 star resort in Hoi An Beach. The rest of the day is at your disposal for sightseeing and relaxing. Please, see segments for hotel info.
✅Inclusion: Comfortable A/C airport drop-off transfer in Hanoi and airport pickup transfer in Da Nang for Hoi An, guide, breakfast, 4 star resort (Victoria Hoi An Beach resort or similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h30 AM
After breakfast, depart for a day trip to the enchanting Bana Hills, located just outside of Da Nang. Bana Hills is a popular destination known for its refreshing mountain climate, French-inspired architecture, and the impressive Golden Bridge.
Upon arrival, take the picturesque cable car ride to the top of the mountain, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes. Explore the various attractions on the hill, including the historic Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar, and the iconic Golden Bridge, which offers a unique and photogenic experience.
Enjoy a delicious lunch at one of the local restaurants before returning to Hoi An Beach in the afternoon. The rest of the day is at your leisure to enjoy the beach and the amenities of the Victoria Hoi An Beach 4 star resort.
✅ Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, Ba Na hills ticket (cable car, buffet lunch, entrance fee), breakfast, lunch, 4 star resort (Victoria Hoi An Beach4 starresort or similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h30 AM
After breakfast, depart for the charming center town of Hoi An, located approximately 5 km from the Hoi An Beach Resort. Upon arrival in Hoi An, embark on a walking tour to visit the following 5 key sites: The Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Ancient House, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, The Old Quarter, The local market. After the walking tour, enjoy a delicious local lunch in Hoi An.
In the afternoon, take a boat trip to visit the Thanh Ha Ceramic Village, known for its traditional pottery and ceramic works. Observe the skilled artisans at work and browse the various handicrafts. You finally return to Hoi An for another beautiful night at Victoria Hoi An Beach 4 star resort.
✅Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, Hoi An ticket (including 5 entrance fees), boat trip, ceramic entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, 4 star resort (Victoria Hoi An Beach 4 star resort or similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h30 AM
Departing from Hoi An Beach, you will travel to the UNESCO World Heritage site of My Son (approximately 1-hour drive), an ancient Hindu temple complex dating back to the Champa Kingdom.
After exploring the ruins, you will have lunch at a local restaurant. Then, you will continue your journey from My Son to Hue, traversing the scenic Hai Van Pass, a picturesque mountain road offering panoramic coastal views.
Upon arrival in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, you will check into a luxurious TTC Imperial 5-star hotel in the riverside city center. Overnight in Hue.
✅ Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, My Son Ruin ticket, breakfast, lunch, 5 star hotel (TTC Imperial hotelor similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h AM
Start your day with a boat ride along the Perfume River for about an hour, taking you to the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Disembark and explore this historic Buddhist monastery.
Next, continue your boat journey to visit the Forbidden City of Hue, the former imperial citadel. After your visit, make a short stop to see the Lang Duc Dong bronze statue making village, then continue your tour to explore another royal tomb, the Tu Duc Tomb. Enjoy a lunch featuring a traditional royal cuisine.
After lunch, visit an incense-making village to learn about this local craft and you will be transferred to the Hue Airport for your departure flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be met by a local guide who will escort you to the luxurious La Siesta 5-star hotel. Enjoy a leisurely overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
✅Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, Forbidden Hue City ticket, Tu Duc Tomb entrance fee, breakfast, lunch, 5 star hotel (La Siesta 5 star hotelor similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h AM
Today's tour begins with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network built by Vietnamese fighters during their struggle for independence. The tunnels, home to 10,000 people, housed living quarters, hospitals, and weapon factories. After a video introduction, you will explore the maze-like tunnels and see remnants of the war, including an American tank and bomb craters. Lunch is served at a local restaurant before the group heads back to Saigon.
Next, the iconic Notre Dame Cathedral, built by the French in the late 1800s, is a stunning architectural landmark. The General Post Office, also designed by Gustave Eiffel, exemplifies the French presence in the city. The Jade Emperor Temple, one of the best Taoist temples in Vietnam, features intricate carvings, sanctuaries and visits to the War Museum before ending today around 5:30 PM at the hotel, leaving time for free exploration of Saigon by night.
✅Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, guide, tunnel entrance fee, War Museum ticket, breakfast, lunch, drinking water, La Siesta 5 star hotel (or similar standard).
⏰ Departure time: 8h AM
We depart at 8:00 AM and head south to the river town of Cai Be, a rural district of Tien Giang province in the Mekong Delta region of Vietnam. Arriving at around 10:30 AM, we board our motorized boat to journey through the former Cai Be floating market. Here, we will experience how life functions on the delta, as we view the intricacies of commerce – how merchants purchase products from local farmers. As you cruise by the Cai Be bridge, you will see boats loaded with fruits landing here. These boxes will be loaded onto trucks for transport up north to many provinces.
During our cruise through the town's secluded canals, we will stop at some local factories to see locals making puffed rice cakes, rice paper cakes, coconut candies, and other products from coconut trees. We also enjoy a sampan ride and pedal down narrow natural waterways. Stopping at a local home, we will try seasonal fruits (such as longan, pineapple, watermelon, rambutan, papaya, jackfruit, etc.). We then continue walking through the village to get back to our boat, which will bring us to another local house for a lunch served with many delicious Vietnamese dishes.
After lunch, it's time to relax. We then will board the boat again to keep on the quay in Vinh Long province. We transfer by car to Can Tho, passing the Can Tho bridge, a cable-stayed bridge over the Hau (Bassac) River. Overnight in Can Tho.
✅Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, guide, breakfast, dinner, private boat trip, entrance fee, sampan rowing boat, 4 star Lodge (Vam Xang Rustic or Can Tho Lodge)
⏰ Departure time: 6h30 AM
An early start for a boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, the largest wholesale market in the Mekong Delta. It starts at around 6:30 AM and runs until midday. Although the market is not as crowded and busy as it once was, it is still an interesting experience for people who do not live in the Mekong Delta area. Then we have a long distance cruise to Cai Rang, navigating the winding natural waterways. Our guide will stop in between for you to walk on a quiet country road to take in the magnificent scenery, see several kinds of fruit trees, and get close to the locals as they go about their daily routine.
Our van picks us up and transfers us to Vinh Long. We will visit Phu Ly pagoda. It is one of the ancient Khmer pagodas in Vinh Long province. The pagoda was built in 1672, showcasing a great combination of Indian, Thai, and Cambodian architecture. There are Khmer classes for young teachers and children in the village. We will walk around the village and the rice paddies in the surrounding area of the pagoda.
Our local local lunch at the Mekong Restop with the local cuisine before taking the expressway to end this day at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
✅Inclusion: Comfortable A/C transport, guide, private boat trip, breakfast, lunch, entrance fee, drinking mineral water, La Siesta 5 star hotel (or similar standard).
⏰ Please provide us your flight number and departure time ?
Based on your booked flight, our guide and driver will be ready to escort you to the Tan Son Nhat (SGN) International Airport individually at the appropriate time today.
✅ Inclusion: Airport drop-off car/bus from the hotel with breakfast and guide.
- Comfortable A/C transportations, helpful and friendly driver
- Shuttle Bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi with the cruise local guide/leader.
- Door to door pick-up drop-off service
- Luxury accommodation as listed on each day
- Overnight 5 star cruise in Halong Bay
- Experienced English-speaking guide
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- Optional: Vegetarian and vegan food is available
- Daily drinking mineral water
- All sightseeing tickets as mentioned in the itinerary
- Domestic flight tickets
- Boat trip, kayak
- Cooking demonstration on board and Tai Chi session on sundeck
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- Optional: Child seats are required
- Vietnam visa
- Travel insurance
- International flights and taxes
- Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.
- Tips and gratuities will be welcomed