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The Glimpse of Vietnam - 8 Days

8 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
5.0
2 traveler reviews
  • Smiling woman in traditional dress with a colorful flower cart.
  • Boats and karst formations in a bay at dusk with string lights.
  • Entrance to an ancient temple with intricate architecture.
  • View of a bay with boats and karst islands during the day.
  • Person carrying goods on a street with traditional attire in Vietnam.
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  • Pink flowers with a hilly landscape in the background.
  • A group of people in a military jeep on a rural road.
  • Courtyard of a traditional temple with visitors.
  • Narrow street with railway tracks surrounded by vibrant flags and graffiti.
  • Tourists in old military jeeps in front of a historic building.
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Operator
Halong Tours Booking
In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport - Airport code: HAN)

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer to hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Explore Hoa Lo Prison Museum
    • Hanoi Walking Street food tour (29 USD/person)
    • Hanoi Cooking class (49 USD/person)
    • Half Day Hanoi Food, Culture; Fun On Vintage Motorcycle Tour (49 USD/person)
    • Hoa Lu – Trang An - Mua Cave day tour (50 USD/person)
    Landmarks
    Temple of Literature
    Hoa Lo Prison Museum
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Lunch on cruise), Dinner (Dinner on sundeck (if weather is favorable))

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup and transfer to Ha Long Bay
    • Cruise check-in with welcome drink and cold towel
    • Lunch on cruise
    • Visit Surprising Cave
    • Visit Titop Island with swimming and island climbing
    • Sunset Party & Cooking Class (fresh spring rolls)
    • Happy Hour drinks (buy 2 get 1 free)
    • Dinner on sundeck

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing
    • Drinks at Sky Bar
    Landmarks
    Surprising Cave
    Titop Island
    Ha Long Bay
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  3. Day 3

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Early lunch at restaurant on 2nd floor)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Kayaking to Luon Cave
    • Lunch on cruise
    • Transfer from Tuan Chau Marina to Hanoi hotel

    Optional Activities

    • Wildlife photography at Luon Cave (monkey viewing)
    Landmarks
    Luon Cave
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • Visit Ba Dinh Square
    • Visit Presidential Palace
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Residential area
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Explore Hanoi backstreets and alleyways
    • Visit local markets
    • Experience local neighborhoods and culture
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    Ba Dinh Square
    Presidential Palace
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
  5. Day 5

    Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast at hotel
    • Flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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  6. Day 6

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
    • Sampan cruise around four islands
    • Visit Unicorn Island
    • Walk country lanes and see orchards
    • Enjoy tropical fruits and folk music
    • Visit fruit plantation
    • Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son Canal
    • Visit honey-bee farm
    • Visit coconut candy workshop
    • Lunch at local restaurant
    • Cycling around Tan Thach village
    • Meet local villagers
    • Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Hammock relaxing for those unable to cycle
    Landmarks
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
    Mekong Delta
  7. Day 7

    Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnels

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Hotel pickup
    • Transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels
    • Introductory video about tunnel construction
    • Explore tunnel systems and living areas
    • Explore kitchens and bedrooms
    • Visit storage and weapons facilities
    • Visit field hospitals and command centers
    • View trap doors and security traps
    • Serve of traditional tea and cassava
    • Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Try real shooting
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  8. Day 8

    Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Airport code: SGN)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Airport transfer from hotel to Tan Son Nhat Airport

    Optional Activities

    • Saigon by night and street food by motorbike (85 USD/person)
    • Saigon Craft Beer Tour by Vespa (105 USD/person)
    • Dinner on cruise along Saigon River (50 USD/person)

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What's Not Included

  • Flights
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Rating
5(21 reviews)
Response time
2 hours
Cancellation policy

Traveler Moments

  • Boats and karst formations in a bay at dusk with string lights.
  • View of a bay with boats and karst islands during the day.
  • Rooftop restaurant with festive decorations and people dining.
  • Illuminated traditional structure at night.
  • Bowl of mixed noodles, greens, and meat with chopsticks.
  • Pink flowers with a hilly landscape in the background.
  • Baskets of sandwiches on a table.
  • Decorative furniture made from motorcycle and tires.
  • Tourists exploring a narrow street with train tracks.
  • Courtyard of a traditional temple with visitors.

Traveler Reviews

5.0
Overall rating based on 2 Reviews
  • Itinerary
    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    5.0
  • Food
    5.0
  • Tour Operator
    5.0

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  • G
    January 31st, 2024
    From start to finish the tour was superbly organised with great communication from Kelvin as to where we had to be...
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    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: Halong Tours Booking
    Hi Goeff, I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere thanks for your recent feedback regarding your father – daughter trip to Vietnam with our company. Your kind words and support are deeply appreciated, and it has been an honor to serve you. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a wonderful experience on your trip, and we are grateful for the opportunity to have been a part of it. We strive to provide our customers with the best possible service and experiences, and your feedback affirms that we are on the right track. At Halong Tours Booking, we are always looking for ways to improve and provide even better service, and your feedback plays a critical role in that process. We thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts with us, and we will use your feedback to continue to improve and grow as a company. Once again, thank you for your continued support and for choosing to travel with us. We look forward to the opportunity to be your companion in the near future Warm regards, Halong Tours Booking’s Team.
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    January 17th, 2024
    I've used Halong Tours Booking four times now, and will do so every time I come back in the future. The tours are...
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    • View of a bay with boats and karst islands during the day.
    • Bowl of mixed noodles, greens, and meat with chopsticks.
    • Boats and karst formations in a bay at dusk with string lights.
    • Tourists exploring a narrow street with train tracks.
    • Illuminated traditional structure at night.
    • Rooftop restaurant with festive decorations and people dining.
    • Baskets of sandwiches on a table.
    • Decorative furniture made from motorcycle and tires.
    • Pink flowers with a hilly landscape in the background.
    • Courtyard of a traditional temple with visitors.
    Traveled in January 2024
    Reply from: Halong Tours Booking
    Hi Eric, We would like to thank you for spending time to write such amazing review about our services! We highly appreciate your compliments and that is truly a huge reward not only for our tour guides, drivers but also for our all team members. Once again thank you for your feedback we have more love for our job and to work even harder to be able to provide best of the best services to our clients. We wish that you would have many greater journeys of lifetime and hope that we would have chance to see you again in the near future. Best wishes, Halong Tours Booking’s team.
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    Asked on June 8th, 2024

    Is this a tour for solo travelers

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    • Halong Tours BookingOperator•Written June 2024

      It's mot fully escorted one. With our group tour option, different days, you will be joining different groups with different people and guides, not a fixed one from the start till the end. In your free time, you are free to discover things on your own. For the day trip, our guide will pick you up from the hotel lobby at the time stated in the booking form.

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Tour ID: 265705

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

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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.
    • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
  • Payment information
    • For any tour departing before June 29th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after June 29th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Halong Tours Booking. 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.
    • Some departure dates and prices may vary and Halong Tours Booking will contact you with any discrepancies before your booking is confirmed.
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