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Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights

16 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0
8 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
Ages 13+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Pick up at Hanoi Noibai Airport)
  2. Day 2

    Hanoi City Tour and Overnight Train to Sapa

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit President Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (outside)
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
    • Visit Hoa Lo Prison
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature (Van Mieu)
    Hoa Lo Prison
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  3. Day 3

    Sapa Arrival and Ethnic Minority Trek

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local family home)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking to Y Linh Ho village of Black H'mong
    • Trekking to Lao Chai village
    • Trekking to Ta Van village of Dzay minority people
    • Lunch at local family home
    • Learn about local agriculture and lifestyle
    Landmarks
    Y Linh Ho Village
    Lao Chai Village
    Ta Van Village
    Muong Hoa Valley
  4. Day 4

    Sapa to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Picnic lunch by the river)

    Included Activities

    • Trekking to Cat Cat village of Black H'mong
    • Visit waterfall at Cat Cat
    • View French colonial hydroelectric power station
    • Picnic lunch by the river
    • Trekking to Sin Chai village
    Landmarks
    Cat Cat Village
    Sin Chai Village
    Fansipan Mountain
  5. Day 5

    Halong Bay Cruise Embarkation

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch served while cruising into Halong Bay), Dinner (Dinner in Fairy Cave (or Drum Cave) with traditional Vietnamese food and vegetable carving performance)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise into Halong Bay
    • Visit Mê Cung Cave
    • Climb for panoramic views of the bay
    • Swimming in Halong Bay
    • Sunset party
    • Dinner in Fairy Cave with vegetable carving performance
    • Optional squid fishing
    • Optional massage treatment

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatment in cabin
    • Squid fishing
    • Relaxation on top deck
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Mê Cung Cave
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  6. Day 6

    Halong Bay Exploration

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast in the peaceful bay while listening to bird songs), Lunch, Dinner (Dinner with traditional Vietnamese food and vegetable carving performance)

    Included Activities

    • Tai Chi session or sunrise photo hunt
    • Breakfast on the bay
    • Cruise to Thien Canh Son Cave
    • Visit Thien Canh Son Cave
    • Hiking to cave panorama viewpoint
    • Beach visit at Hon Co Island
    • Kayaking through isolated waters
    • Swimming in the bay
    • Kayaking through hidden lagoons
    • Sunset party
    • Dinner with traditional Vietnamese cuisine and vegetable carving performance

    Optional Activities

    • Massage treatment in cabin
    • Sunbathing on beach
    • Squid fishing
    • Relaxation on top deck
    Landmarks
    Thien Canh Son Cave
    Hon Co Island
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  7. Day 7

    Halong Bay to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet brunch (breakfast/lunch) while cruising back to the pier)

    Included Activities

    • Coffee and tea service
    • Continue cruising Halong Bay
    • Visit Sung Sot Cave
    • Cruise past Dinh Huong Island
    • Pass fishing villages
    • Pass Ga Choi Island, Dog Island, and Sail Island
    • Buffet brunch while cruising back to pier
    Landmarks
    Sung Sot Cave
    Dinh Huong Island
    Ga Choi Island
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An Ancient Town and Street Food Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Hoi An Street Food Tour with dining at multiple local restaurants)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
    • Visit Ong Pagoda
    • Visit Hoi An Museum
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Visit Tan Ky Old House
    • Visit Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation
    • Hoi An Street Food Tour
    • Dining at multiple local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Ancient Town
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Tan Ky Old House
    Assembly Hall of Cantonese Chinese Congregation
  9. Day 9

    My Son Temple Complex and Thu Bon River Boat Trip

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit My Son Temple Complex
    • Boat trip on Thu Bon River
    • Visit local people along the river
    • Enjoy scenic views along Thu Bon River
    Landmarks
    My Son Temple Complex
    Thu Bon River
  10. Day 10

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast
  11. Day 11

    Hoi An to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic train journey with Hai Van Pass views
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
  12. Day 12

    Hue City Tour and Flight to Saigon

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Old Imperial City
    • Visit Flag Tower
    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Visit Dong Ba Market
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Visit Royal Tomb of Minh Mang
    • Visit Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh
    • Visit Conical Hat village
    • Visit Incense Stick village
    Landmarks
    Hue Imperial City
    Flag Tower
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Dong Ba Market
    Royal Tomb of Minh Mang
    Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh
  13. Day 13

    Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon City Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Post Office

    Optional Activities

    • Shopping at Ben Thanh Market
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Reunification Palace
    War Remnants Museum
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Saigon Post Office
    Ben Thanh Market
  14. Day 14

    Ben Tre Mekong River Cruise

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local host house)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Ham Luong River
    • Visit local craft workplaces
    • Learn about activated charcoal production
    • Learn about dried coconut production
    • Learn about coconut husk broom making
    • Learn about coir art production
    • Village tour by Xe Lôi (motorized rickshaw)
    • Lunch at local host house
    • Cycling around village
    • Visit local fruit plantations
    • Sampan ride through natural canals
    Landmarks
    Ham Luong River
    Mekong River
    Ben Tre
  15. Day 15

    Saigon

    Meals
    Breakfast
  16. Day 16

    Departure from Saigon

    End point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Drop off at Hanoi Hotels)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 1
    May 31st, 2024
    5
    Great schedule. Fabulous accommodations. Friendly staff. Great food. Service was excellent. Lana, our tour...
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    Traveled in April 2024
  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 2
    May 29th, 2024
    5
    The tour was wonderful!!! The travel consultant - Ms. Lana organized for us a very professional and stress-free trip....
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  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 3
    May 23rd, 2024
    5
    Embarking on the cross-Vietnam tour was an unforgettable adventure from start to finish. From the bustling streets of...
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    Traveled in May 2024
  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 4
    March 10th, 2020
    5
    Our guide Duc gave us a lot of useful tips about travelling in Vietname. We were very happy and would like to say...
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  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 5
    February 25th, 2020
    5
    We were able to discover the daily life of Vietnamese people as well as the culture of this lovely country. Kudos Hung
    Traveled in February 2020
  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 6
    February 6th, 2020
    5
    The tour was amazing! I love vietnam as well as the different kinds of food. Love the places i visited and our tour...
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    Traveled in January 2020
  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 7
    January 30th, 2020
    5
    The tour guide (Hoang) explains good English. Places that he recommended is very good and interesting
    Traveled in January 2020
  • Grand Vietnam Tour - 16 days/15 nights reviewer 8
    January 21st, 2020
    5
    We chose this company thanks to my friend recommendation. This company has been hosting tours in Vietnam for 10 years...
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Tour ID: 153234

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  • 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 April 23rd, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after April 23rd, 2026, a minimum payment of 30% is required to confirm your booking with Crossing Vietnam Tour. 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 40 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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