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10-Day Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City | Small Group Tour(5 Reviews)Product Code: 496669OVERVIEW
Highlights
- • 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner included
- • Experience bustling Hanoi
- • Sail on a junk boat through Halong Bay
- • Shop in romantic Hoi An
- • Squeeze through the Cu Chi tunnels
- • Sip Vietnamese iced coffee
- • People-watch in hectic Ho Chi Minh City
Tour Code496669Duration10 dayDeparture CityHanoiEnd CityHo Chi Minh CityLanguageEnglishIS THIS TOUR FOR ME?Tour Type: Fully Guided Tour
Tour director/guided escort is available from the beginning to the end of the vacation
Group Size: Small group tour
Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group
Activity Level: Moderate
Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking
Quality: Value
Travel with professional guides, enjoy more time at attractions and/or stay at comfortable accommodations.
ItineraryDay 01![Hanoi]( "Hanoi")
Hanoi
Hotel: La Dolce Vita Hotel or similar
Meal: B：Excluded L：Excluded D：Excluded
Arrive at any time.
There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.
【Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group】
Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.
Admission Fees
Activity Price Additional Information Thăng Long Water Puppet Theatre Performance VND200000.00/Person - All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
- Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Meal
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- D：Excluded
Day 02Hanoi - Ha Long
Hotel: Halong Private Boat or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Included D：Included
Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.
Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.
In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.
【Junk Boat】
Skim across the water aboard this iconic traditional Asian sailboat.
【Halong Bay Overnight Cruise】
Board a traditional junk boat at Ha Long Bay harbour and cruise out onto serene waters. Marvel at massive limestone karst mountains jutting out of the water, creating unforgettable spectacular scenery. Swim, kayak or go cave exploring on one of the islands, if conditions are right. Indulge in fresh seafood meals with a variety of dishes to sample. Drift to sleep in a cozy cabin on board.
On rare occasion Halong Bay is closed to tourist vessels by the government authorities due to extreme weather conditions. Should this occur, an alternate activity will be provided.
Admission Fees
Activity Price Additional Information Kayaking $10.00/Person - All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
- Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Meal
- B：Included
- L：Included
- D：Included
Day 03![Hue]( "Hue")
Ha Long - Huế
Hotel: Basic Overnight Train or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Included D：Excluded
Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.
Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the "Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.
【Free Time】
Spend a few hours exploring this beautiful capital city. Visit some shops, have a bia hoi on a street corner or grab a coffee in a lakeside café.
【Basic Overnight Train (beds)】
Drive about 15 mins to the station and then board the southbound train for the overnight journey.
Meal
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Day 04![Hue]( "Hue")
Huế
Hotel: Asia Hotel or similar
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Guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda.
Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam's former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.
While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.
Opt to pre-book the "Hue Motorbike Tour" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
【Tien Mu Pagoda Visit】
Visit Tien Mu, one of the tallest and, perhaps, most elegant pagodas in Vietnam, at seven storeys high. Take a step back in time touring this historic temple - built more than 400 years ago along the north shore of the Perfume River, it has been the site of many political protests.
【Imperial Citadel Tour】
Tour this one-time capital city and UNESCO World Heritage site. See the walled fortress and former palace, which has many palaces, gateways, courtyards, and gardens to explore. The Forbidden Purple City (modelled on China's Forbidden City) inside the citadel was once home to the imperial family and was significantly damaged during the Vietnam War.
【Royal Tombs Visit】
Visit the Royal Tombs along the Perfume River in Hue. Embracing the concept of Feng Shui, these tombs are extremely ornate and provide fantastic insight into the lives of the former rulers.
Meal
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Day 05![Hoi An]( "Hoi An")
Huế - Hoi An
Hotel: Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Excluded D：Excluded
Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.
Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.
With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.
【Free Time】
Use free time in this quaint town to explore any way you like.
Meal
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Day 06![Hoi An]( "Hoi An")
Hoi An
Hotel: Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Included D：Excluded
Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles.
【Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles】
Try some of the oodles of noodles (more than 26 types!) available in the city in this tasty cooking class. Run by our G for Good partners, STREETS International, this class was developed exclusively. Former street youth that are part of this hospitality training program, will help you prepare and cook a number of different types of noodles. This program helps these youth practice their English, increasing their skill-set and opportunities available to them in the tourism industry. Enjoy your yummy creations while learning more about the local cuisine and this initiative which empowers street youth through skills and employment training.
【Free Time】
Explore this charming city.
Admission Fees
Activity Price Additional Information Mỹ Sơn Excursion $30.00/Person Thu Bon River Boat Trip $12.00/Person Hoi An Cooking Class $30.00/Person - All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
- Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Meal
- B：Included
- L：Included
- D：Excluded
Day 07![Hoi An]( "Hoi An")
Hoi An
Hotel: Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Excluded D：Excluded
Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.
【Your Discover Moment】
There's plenty to see and do in Hoi An, and we wanted to make sure that you had some time to take it all in. Feel free to relax or try optional activities like learning about Vietnamese cuisine with a cooking class, trying your hand at making traditional lanterns, and visiting the ruins of My Son. Your CEO has more ideas if you need them. Just ask!
Admission Fees
Activity Price Additional Information Thu Bon River Boat Trip $12.00/Person Hoi An Cooking Class $30.00/Person Mỹ Sơn Excursion $30.00/Person - All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
- Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Meal
- B：Included
- L：Excluded
- D：Excluded
Day 08Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel: Golden Central Hotel Saigon or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Excluded D：Excluded
Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic city.
Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country’s commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.
Meal
- B：Included
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Day 09Ho Chi Minh City
Hotel: Golden Central Hotel Saigon or similar
Meal: B：Included L：Excluded D：Excluded
Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.
With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.
【Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour】
Take a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex network of tunnels that the Viet Cong lived in to protect themselves from opposing forces during the Vietnam War. Try crawling through some of the tunnels (if you’re not claustrophobic). These tunnels stored ammunition, had underground hospitals, and served as a hidden base for attacking allied forces.
【Free Time】
Get out and explore this frenetic city.
Admission Fees
Activity Price Additional Information War Remnants Museum Visit $2.00/Person Dam Sen Water Park Visit $4.00/Person Reunification Palace Visit $2.00/Person - All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
- Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.
Meal
- B：Included
- L：Excluded
- D：Excluded
Day 10Ho Chi Minh City
Meal: B：Included L：Excluded D：Excluded
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.
WHAT'S INCLUDEDPackage Includes
- 9-night accommodations
- Your G for Good Moment: Oodles of Noodles, Hoi An
- Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Meeting - Meet Your CEO and Group
- Your Discover Moment: Hoi An
- Halong Bay caves entrance
- Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner
- Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Huế)
- Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour
- Internal flight
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
- Train, air-conditioned bus, boat, plane
- Group Leader: 1 CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides
- 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner (Allow USD100-130 for meals not included)
Package Excludes
- Airfares or related transportation between your home and destination
- All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals that tour guide arranges
- Optional tours (Items and prices may vary due to different seasons and are subject to the final confirmation made by tour guide when on tour.)
- It is customary in Asia to tip service providers such as waiters, at approximately 10%, depending on the service. Tipping is expected - though not compulsory - and shows an expression of satisfaction with the people who have assisted you on your tour. Although it may not be customary to you, it is of considerable significance to the people who will take care of you during your travels. There are several times during the trip where there is opportunity to tip the local guides or drivers we use. You may do this individually, or your CEO will offer to collect the money and tip as a group. Recommendations for tipping drivers and local guides would range from $1.5-$3.5 USD per guest per day depending on the quality and length of the service; ask your CEO for specific recommendations based on the circumstances and culture. Also at the end of each trip if you felt your CEO did an outstanding job, tipping is appreciated. The amount is entirely a personal preference, however as a guideline $20-25 USD per guest, per week can be used.
Cancellation PolicyCancellation made within:
- 62 or More Days - 90% of total purchase amount can be refunded
- 32 - 61 Days Prior to Departure Date - 50% of total purchase amount can be refunded
- 0 - 31 Days Prior to Departure Date - Non-refundable
Please Note:• We are not responsible for any incidental expenses or consequential losses that the Client may have incurred as a result of the booking such as visas, vaccinations, non-refundable flights or rail, non refundable car parking or other fees, loss of earnings, or loss of enjoyment, etc. If the Client is offered a refund but requests an alternative tour of a higher value than that originally booked, then the Client must pay the difference in price.Special Notes- Be prepared before you leave for your trip
Please carefully read all of the info below as it's designed to help you have a smooth travel experience.
* One of our core values is to lead with service. Our Global Connection Officers (or GCOs, the people who answer when you call us) and travel agent partners will do their very best to provide you with the latest information before your trip. There are, however, certain things that are the responsibility of the traveller.
* All the travellers are responsible for arranging and obtaining the required entry documentation for the countries they intend to visit.
* In an effort to prevent the spread of COVID-19, entry requirements and restrictions dictated by foreign governments can change frequently and irrespective of your intended date of travel. These requirements and restrictions may depend on different factors such as your country of residence, passport nationality, destination and transit points, as well as previous travel history. Given these considerations, it is the traveller’s responsibility to research and to understand the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination which are most relevant to them at the time of travel and to the destination(s) they are planning to visit, as well as to keep themselves up to date.
* Important considerations:
- Don't forget to consider the latest travel and health requirements and restrictions by destination, for both directions of travel - not just for the start country of your tour.
- Don't book your international flights before you do your own research, or before you talk to one of our GCOs or your travel agent, as you may be required to book post-nights before your return flight in order to accommodate COVID-19 testing.
- If you visit multiple countries as part of your itinerary or on the way to your destination, there may be additional entry requirements. Keep this in consideration when verifying your documentation.
- If you are travelling with minors (under the age of 18), additional documentation may be required to enter the country visited. Please contact the Embassy for more information. - Dossier Disclaimer
* The information in this trip details document has been compiled with care and is provided in good faith. However it is subject to change, and does not form part of the contract between the client and the operator. The itinerary featured is correct at time of printing. It may differ slightly to the one in the brochure. Occasionally our itineraries change as we make improvements that stem from past travellers, comments and our own research. Sometimes it can be a small change like adding an extra meal along the itinerary. Sometimes the change may result in us altering the tour for the coming year. Ultimately, our goal is to provide you with the most rewarding experience. Please note that our brochure is usually released in November each year. If you have booked from the previous brochure you may find there have been some changes to the itinerary.
* VERY IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you print a final copy of your Trip Details to review a couple of days prior to travel, in case there have been changes that affect your plans. - Itinerary Disclaimer
* While it is our intention to adhere to the route described below, there is a certain amount of flexibility built into the itinerary and on occasion it may be necessary, or desirable to make alterations. The itinerary is brief, as we never know exactly where our journey will take us. Due to our style of travel and the regions we visit, travel can be unpredictable. The Trip Details document is a general guide to the tour and region and any mention of specific destinations or wildlife is by no means a guarantee that they will be visited or encountered. Aboard expedition trips visits to research stations depend on final permission.
* Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and subject to vary due to local circumstances. - Important Notes
* Please note that this tour combines with other tours. As such, the CEO and some travel companions on your tour may have previously been travelling together with us, prior to Day 1 of your tour. Likewise, some staff and travel companions may be continuing together on another tour after your trip concludes.
* In some major cities in Vietnam, hotel rooms may not have windows.
* There may be a weight restriction on luggage for the internal flight on this tour. Each passenger is allowed to carry one checked bag with a maximum weight of 20kg (44lbs). Additional bags or excess weight charges may apply. These charges are the responsibility of the passengers.
* Please be aware that properties we stay in with only two stories may not have elevators installed and climbing the stairs with your luggage will be necessary. - Group Leader Description
* All the group trips are accompanied by one of our Chief Experience Officers (CEO). The aim of the CEO is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are travelling through, offer suggestions for things to do and see, recommend great local eating venues and introduce you to our local friends. While not being guides in the traditional sense you can expect them to have a broad general knowledge of the countries visited on the trip, including historical, cultural, religious and social aspects. We also use local guides where we think more specific knowledge will add to the enjoyment of the places we are visiting - we think it's the best of both worlds. - Meals
* Eating is a big part of traveling. Travelling with us you experience the vast array of wonderful food that is available out in the world. Generally meals are not included in the trip price when there is a choice of eating options, to give you the maximum flexibility in deciding where, what and with whom to eat. It also gives you more budgeting flexibility, though generally food is cheap. Our groups tend to eat together to enable you to taste a larger variety of dishes and enjoy each other's company. There is no obligation to do this though. Your CEO will be able to suggest favourite restaurants during your trip. Included breakfasts will usually be asian style consisting of noodles or congee (rice porridge) or bread and eggs. Vegetarians will be able to find a range of different foods, although in some areas the choice maybe limited. While trekking in remote regions food is included, plentiful and made of fresh local ingredients. For all trips please refer to the meals included and budget information for included meals and meal budgets. - What to Take
* What you need to bring depends on the trip you have chosen and the countries or regions you are planning to visit. We suggest that you pack as lightly as possible as your are expected to carry your own luggage. As a rule we try not to have to walk more than 15-20 minutes with your bags which is why we recommend keeping the weight of your bags between 10-15kg/22-30lb. Suitcases are not recommended for the trips! Most travellers carry a backpack or rolling bag of small to medium size (no XXL ones please!) as they need to fit under the beds when travelling on sleeper trains. You will also need a day pack/bag to carry water, cameras and other electronics like ipods and mobile phones. If your trip involves overnights in homestays, villages or camping then you usually have the opportunity to rent sleeping bags if need be instead of bringing them with you. - Laundry
* Laundry facilities are offered by some of our hotels for a charge. There will be times when you may want to or have to do your own laundry so we suggest you bring non-polluting/biodegradable soap. - Every traveller is different and therefore spending money requirements will vary. Some travellers may drink more than others while other travellers like to purchase more souvenirs than most. Please consider your own spending habits when it comes to allowing for drinks, shopping and tipping. Please also remember the following specific recommendations when planning your trip.
- The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
- This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.
Pricing Info
Your reservation is always subject to confirmation by email, normally within one to two business days.
* Price for Single Occupancy applies when one person stays in one standard hotel room.
* Price for Double applies when two people stay in one standard hotel room respectively.
* Children under 12 years of age are not permitted on this tour.
* All travellers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
* Child shares the same price as adult.
* Maximum room capacity: 2 people.* The final tour rates already include possible booking fee, handling fee, and exchange rate loss.Reservation Info
1.Immediately after submitting your reservation you will receive a Receipt of Reservation via email.2. Within one to two business days of submitting your reservation you will receive a status update email from us. If you need to book an airline ticket, we recommend that you do so after you receive a confirmation of your tour reservation from us.3. An E-Ticket will be sent to you via email as soon as details of your reservation are confirmed or your supporting information is received by us. We will provide you with all detailed information about your tour on the E-Ticket. Contact information for local tour provider will be included on E-Ticket for your convenience or re-confirmation purpose if re-confirmation is required.4. Simply print your E-Ticket and present it with your valid photo ID on the day of your activity to your tour guide. Please remember E-Ticket is your proof of purchase.Terms and Conditions
- Your purchase does not guarantee confirmation. Your purchase will initiate a reservation process. We will confirm with you via email within one to two business days.- Prices may vary due to availability. We reserve the right to make price adjustment without prior notice.- Please refer to our Standard Amendment, Cancellation and Refund Policy before you make reservation.- Please refer to Customer Agreement before you make reservation.- Local tour provider reserves the right to make modifications to tour arrangements including order of tour activities, hotel and its location if deemed necessary.REVIEWSSATISFACTION
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