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Glimpse Of Vietnam

10 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
5.0
4 traveler reviews

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Plan your adventure:
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Start point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Hello Vietnam)
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh City
  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Full day tour with private guide
    • Explore Cu Chi tunnels
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Saigon Central Post Office
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Visit Reunification Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset view from Bitexco Tower
    • Night tour on vintage Vespa exploring culinary culture
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Saigon Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Reunification Palace
    Bitexco Tower
  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch at a tranquil garden restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Motorized boat cruise along Chet Say River
    • Visit coconut candy production site
    • Visit brick-making workshop
    • Visit straw mat weaving facility
    • Motor cart ride through fruit gardens
    • Lunch at garden restaurant
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Phong Nam
    Ben Tre
    Chet Say River
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  4. Day 4

    Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Guided excursion of Hoi An
    • Visit Cam Pho communal house
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Visit Quan Thang ancient house
    • Visit Fujian Assembly Hall
    • Visit central market
    • Traditional lantern-making workshop

    Optional Activities

    • Further exploration of Hoi An
    • Beach time at Cua Dai
    Landmarks
    Cam Pho Communal House
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Quan Thang Ancient House
    Fujian Assembly Hall
    Hoi An Central Market
  5. Day 5

    Hoi An to Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at ancient town
    • Beach time at Cua Dai
    Landmarks
    Cua Dai Beach
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  6. Day 6

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • Visit Uncle Ho's house on stilts
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Hoa Lo Prison
    • Visit Women's Museum
    • Cyclo ride through Old Quarter
    • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit Ngoc Son Temple
    • Traditional water puppet show
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Hoa Lo Prison
    Women's Museum
    Old Quarter
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
  7. Day 7

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch at a local restaurant featuring authentic Vietnamese cuisine)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional sampan boat ride at Tam Coc
    • Pass through three tunnel-like caves
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Bicycling adventure along scenic back roads
    • Visit Thai Vi Temple
    • Visit Bich Dong Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Ninh Binh
    Tam Coc
    Thai Vi Temple
    Bich Dong Pagoda
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  8. Day 8

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Delicious lunch on board), Dinner (Delectable dinner on board surrounded by breathtaking views of Halong Bay)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Halong Bay
    • Guided cave tour
    • Lunch on board
    • Dinner on board

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming
    • Kayaking
    • Relaxing on sun deck
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Halong City
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  9. Day 9

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Hearty breakfast on board), Brunch (Delicious brunch on board as the boat returns to pier)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing
    • Tai Chi session
    • Breakfast on board
    • Exploration of Halong Bay
    • Brunch on board
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi

    End point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Goodbye Vietnam)

    Optional Activities

    • Walking tour of streets and markets
    • Last-minute shopping
    • Sampling local cuisine

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Rating
5(4 reviews)
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Good to Know

Tour ID: 150411

  • Currency
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    Vietnam
  • Plugs & Adapters

    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

    Type G
    Vietnam
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before July 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after July 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Custom Vietnam Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 60 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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  • Cancellation Policy
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