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Vietnam Essence: 8 Days of Culture, Nature, and History (Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ho Chi Minh)

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Start point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre Hotel), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Browse local boutiques and traditional craft shops
    • Sample street food from local vendors
    • Visit local cafés
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave

    Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc - Mua Cave
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch with Vietnamese local cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre Hotel), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel with Dinh King Temple and Le King Temple
    • Leisurely cycling on rural roads through villages
    • Sampan boat trip through Tam Coc (1.5 hours)
    • Trek to top of Mua Cave mountain
    • Hotel pick-up in Old Quarter of Hanoi
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel
    Tam Coc
    Mua Cave
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board while cruising through the bay), Dinner (Delicious seafood dinner served on board featuring local specialties and fresh regional ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Le Journey Luxury Cruises), Hotel 4* (La Casta Cruise), Hotel 5* (Peony Cruises)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Ha Long Bay
    • Kayaking through tranquil lagoons
    • View limestone island formations and karst landscapes
    • Sunset viewing on deck
    • Optional evening activities on cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Participate in optional evening activities offered by the cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  4. Day 4

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board as the vessel returns to the harbor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre Hotel), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Ha Long Bay
    • Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Visit limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
    • Final cruise through Ha Long Bay scenery

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Sample local street food
    • Shop for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
  5. Day 5

    Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

    Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City's bustling streets
    • Admire colonial architecture and modern skyscrapers
    • Browse local markets
    • Sample Vietnamese specialties such as pho, bánh mì, and Vietnamese coffee
  6. Day 6

    Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

    Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cu Chi Tunnel systems
    • View underground living areas, kitchens, bedrooms, weapon factories, and field hospitals
    • View security traps and hidden trap doors
    • Taste special tea and cassava

    Optional Activities

    • Try real shooting gun during break time
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  7. Day 7

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local riverside restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda
    • Boat trip on Mekong River
    • Visit Unicorn Island
    • Tropical fruit tasting
    • Folk music performance at Unicorn Island
    • Visit honey bee farm and taste honey tea
    • Explore coconut candy workshop
    • Hand-rowed sampan ride
    • Lunch at local riverside restaurant

    Optional Activities

    • Short cycling trip around Tan Thach Village
    • Relax in a hammock
    Landmarks
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
    Unicorn Island
    Mekong Delta
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  8. Day 8

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    End point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City
    • Shop for last-minute souvenirs
    • Relax at a local café

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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.
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    • 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 September 1st, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after September 1st, 2026, a minimum payment of 10% is required to confirm your booking with Open Asia 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 50 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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