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TR2025006 - 11days Essence of Vietnam

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai Airport Hotel, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140700, Vietnam (Our driver will pick you up at airport. Then transfer to hotel for check in)
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Lunch (Authentic Ninh Binh cuisine at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital - Dinh & Le King Temples
    • Traditional sampan boat ride through Trang An Grottoes (Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Thanh Truot Cave, Cao Son Temple)
    • Climb Mua Cave to Ngoa Long Peak

    Optional Activities

    • Private tour option available with flexible pickup and return times
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    Trang An Grottoes
    Mua Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Dinner (Wonderful seafood meal aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Full day and night cruise on traditional junk through Halong Bay
    • Seafood meal aboard the boat

    Optional Activities

    • Evening swim from the boat
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast aboard the boat)

    Included Activities

    • Optional Tai Chi lesson on the boat
    • Visit Cave of Surprises
    Landmarks
    Cave of Surprises
  5. Day 5

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Visit Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation
    • Explore local shops, galleries, and markets in Old Quarter
    • Try local cuisine (cao lau, mi quang, banh mi)
    • Dinner at riverside restaurants
    • Visit Hoi An Night Market
    • Attend traditional cultural performances
    • Boat ride on Thu Bon River
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation
    Hoi An Night Market
    Thu Bon River
  6. Day 6

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Lunch (Set meal with 7 traditional dishes at a local house following cooking demonstration)

    Included Activities

    • Lantern Making Class with skilled local artisans
    • Cam Thanh Coconut Village experience - traditional bamboo basket boat ride
    • Fishing activities at Cam Thanh
    • Boat performances at Cam Thanh
    • Cooking demonstration with fire performance at local house
    • Set meal with 7 traditional dishes
    Landmarks
    Cam Thanh Coconut Village
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An to Hue

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Dragon Boat cruise on Perfume River
    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda (Lady Pagoda)
    • Visit King Minh Mang's Tomb OR King Tu Duc's Tomb
    • Visit Hue Citadel
    • Visit Dong Ba Market
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Lang Co Beach
    Marble Mountain
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    King Minh Mang's Tomb
    King Tu Duc's Tomb
    Hue Citadel
    Dong Ba Market
    Perfume River
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  8. Day 8

    Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

  9. Day 9

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Guided visit to Reunification Palace
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Old Post Office
    • Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Lunch at local restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Enter the tunnels at Cu Chi Tunnels to discover harsh living conditions
    Landmarks
    Reunification Palace
    War Remnants Museum
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Old Post Office
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  10. Day 10

    My Tho Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
    • Motorboat cruise through Bao Dinh natural canal
    • Cruise on Tien River viewing Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
    • Visit coconut candy mill
    • Hand-rowed sampan trip along small canals
    • Seasonal fruit and honey tea with Southern Vietnamese folk music performance
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    Landmarks
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
    My Tho
    Tien River
    Dragon Island
    Unicorn Island
    Phoenix Island
    Tortoise Island
  11. Day 11

    Departure

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Quận Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh 736900, Vietnam (Pick you up from your hotel and transfer to airport for flight to next destination)
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    Trevor

    Asked on January 26th, 2026

    Day 5 of this tour; free day in Hoi An - is this a FULL free day after breakfast? Because it states.... Day 5 Hoi An - Free at leisure. Then it lists suggestions and half way down is says "Afternoon/evening free at your leisure..." Is the WHOLE DAY free OR just the AFTERNOON/EVENING??

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    • Your Vietnam TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      It is a full day free at leisure on Day 5 after breakfast. For this day, you and relax, explore the town on your own, shopping, try local food or excursion to the beach. And because there is no activity on that day, we note some suggestion activities and landmarks so you can do on your own if you are interested in doing that.

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      Trevor

      TravelerWritten January 2026

      For Day 5, can you organise a day tour for me (and my partner) to BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE FULL DAY TOUR? If yes, can you also cost it for me? OR, do I have to organise my own day?

    • Your Vietnam TravelOperatorWritten January 2026

      We can arrange the Ba Na Full Day tour with buffet lunch with a surcharge of 70USD/person for join-in group tour. The tour cost can be pay on arrival.

      Itinerary below:

      08:00: Meet guide at hotel lobby & depart for Ba Na Hills.
      09:30: Take a scenic 30-min cable car ride with views of Mo Stream & Toc Tien Waterfall.
      Visit highlights:
      • Le Jardin D'Amour Flower Garden
      • 100-year-old grapefruit tree & funicular
      • Iconic Golden Bridge (Hands of God) – perfect for photos
      • Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m Buddha statue
      Buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
      Afternoon: Explore French Square & enjoy fun games at Fantasy Park – one of Vietnam's largest indoor amusement parks.
      15:00: Take cable car down & transfer back to hotel, tour finish around 17.00.

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    Eric

    Asked on October 20th, 2025

    Is it possible to do this itinerary in reverse? Start in Ho Chi Minh and end in Hanoi for 17-27 January as a group tour?

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    • Your Vietnam TravelOperatorWritten October 2025

      Yes, it is possible to start reverse from Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Ha Noi from 17 - 27 Jan. The itinerary will be as below: Day 1: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour - Cu Chi Tunnels, Day 3: Mekong Delta Tour, Day 4: Ho Chi Minh City - fly to Da Nang - Hoi An, Day 5: Hoi An - Free & easy, Day 6 Cam Thanh Coconut Village & Lantern Making, Day 7 Hoi An - Transfer to Hue - City Tour, Day 8 Hue - Fly to Hanoi, Day 9 Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave, Day 10 Hanoi - Halong Bay/ Lan ha bay - Overnight on Cruise, Day 11 Halong Bay - Ha Noi - Departure. Price is unchange.

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