Vietnam Classic Tour: A 15-Day Adventure

Included:

• Transport: Private minibus with air conditioning
• Water on coach: 02 bottle/person/day tour
• Hotel as mentioned in the program, Twin share with daily breakfast
• English speaking guide, Local spot guide
• Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
• All sightseeing tickets
• 01 FOC base on twin room sharing for group 16 pax up (but they have to pay for air ticket (US$ 250.00))

Excluded:

• International air ticket to Vietnam
• Visa
• Domestic air tickets: Ha Noi/ Dong Hoi and Da Nang /Can Tho from US$ 250.00/person
• Personal services not mentioned in the Included services
• Peak season or public holidays surcharge (if any)
• International travel insurance
• Drinks in all meals
• Compulsory Gala dinner on Christmas or New Year (if any)
• Tip for guide & driver: recommend $ 3.00/day/person
• Other services not mentioned in the Included item

• Meeting point: Ha Noi
• End point: Saigon

Day 1: Arrive at Hanoi (D)
Welcome to Hanoi! The capital city, with its picturesque old town, still holds the landmarks of colonial times as the capital of French Indochina. Beautiful boulevards, narrow streets, and historical colonial architecture are everywhere. You’ll stay in the city's atmospheric old town near Hoan Kiem Lake. After check-in, enjoy a cyclo ride around the 36-street old quarter, exploring countless streets and alleys. Experience a sensory explosion of sound, scent, and color. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Phuc Am Village (B, L, D)
After breakfast, head south of Hanoi to Phuc Am village in the Red River Delta, known for its votive offerings. The village is busiest during the full moon in July and before Tet. Traditional offerings have evolved from joss paper goods to modern items like paper luxury cars and iPhones. Return to Hanoi to visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. In the afternoon, explore Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, and the One-pillar Pagoda. Walk to Hoan Kiem Lake and explore the old quarter or Dong Xuan Market. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long (B, L, D)
Check out and travel to Hai Phong. Arrive at Tuan Chau Marina Harbor and start cruising to Da Chong islet. Enjoy an international buffet lunch while passing the islets of the Con Vit area. Experience sampan rowing at the Dark & Bright Cave area and swimming at Tra Bau. Return to the cruise for a sunset view over the Gulf of Tonkin. Participate in a cooking class onboard. Overnight on the cruise.

Day 4: Ha Long – Dong Hoi – Phong Nha (Brunch, D)
Witness the sunrise on Ha Long Bay with Tai Chi on the sundeck. Cruise past Cat Ba Island and visit Trung Trang Cave. Return to the mainland for brunch, then transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a flight to Dong Hoi. Upon arrival, travel to Phong Nha – Ke Bang, Quang Binh Province. Check in to your hotel and refresh before dinner. Overnight in Phong Nha.

Day 5: Phong Nha – Boat trip to explore Phong Nha Cave (B, L)
Enjoy a free morning at the resort. In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Son River to explore Phong Nha Cave, offering views of the majestic forested mountains in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park. Overnight in Phong Nha.

Day 6: Phong Nha – Half day biking (B, L)
After breakfast, embark on a half-day cycling tour to discover local life and landscapes. Cycle from the town along the Son River to Chay Lap village, admiring limestone mountains, paddy fields, and forests. Enjoy a free afternoon. Overnight in Phong Nha.

Day 7: Phong Nha – Hue (B, L, D)
Check out and travel to Hue, passing historical sites from the Vietnam War, including the DMZ and Hien Luong Bridge. Check in to your hotel and refresh. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue (B, L)
Explore Hue, the former capital of Vietnam. Take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit the Citadel and the Tomb of Khai Dinh. Overnight in Hue.

Day 9: Hue – Hoi An (B, L, D)
Travel to Hoi An via Lang Co Lagoon and Hai Van Pass. Visit the Marble Mountains and Water Mountain. Continue to Hoi An, known for its Ancient Town. Check in and explore the town in the evening. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An (B, L)
Cycle to Tra Que village, known for its herbs and vegetables. In the afternoon, visit an ancient tube house, a Chinese assembly hall, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An – Can Tho (B, D)
Enjoy free time until your transfer to Da Nang Airport for a flight to Can Tho. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a short orientation walk before dinner. Overnight in Can Tho.

Day 12: Cai Rang floating market – Bassac cruise (B, L, D)
Visit Cai Rang floating market, then board the Bassac cruise. Enjoy lunch onboard and relax on the upper deck. In the afternoon, explore the delta's countryside or take a cycling tour. Return to the boat for dinner and overnight on the Bassac.

Day 13: Cai Be – Saigon (B)
Depart early for Cai Be. After breakfast, explore the Cho Lach canal and visit Cai Be's handicraft workshops. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, then travel to Saigon. Check in to your hotel and enjoy free time. Overnight in Saigon.

Day 14: Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L, D)
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a Viet Cong base during the Indochina conflict. In the afternoon, tour Saigon's colonial landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, and the Saigon Opera House. Explore the culture of “hẻm” (alleys) and visit a secret weapon cellar. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 15: Saigon departure (B)
Enjoy free time until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure. End of services.

Price effective from October 2024 to December 2025 (base on twin sharing – ROH)

Surcharge: Tet holiday (from January 28,2025 to Febuary 05,2025): us$ 100.00/pax

Tour fee for children (base on price of adult)

• 0-2 years old: 0%
• 3-5 years old: 30% (sharing bed with parents) – If use single bed, single supplement is applied.
• 6-11-year-old: 75% (sharing bed with parents)

Domestic air fare for children:

• Under 2 years old: 10% fare of adult
• 2-12-year-old: 90% fare of adult
• Over 12 years old: 100% fare of adult

Hotel list:

+ 100% Refund for cancellations from 10 days in advance
+ 50% refund for cancellations from 7days - 4 days in advance
+ 30% refund for cancellations from from 3 days in advance
+ Non-refund for cancellations up to 2 days in advance