Very Vietnam - 10 days

Very Vietnam - 10 days

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Very Vietnam - 10 days

10 Days Starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City

Visiting: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City

Tour operator:

On The Go Tours

Tour code:

933/VV

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 24

Age range:

18yrs or 16yrs accompanied by an adult

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Please contact On The Go Tours with specific dietary requests

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Interests:

Cultural

From: $1855 $1299 Operator discount: -$557 -30%

NB: Prices correct on 07-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

From charming Hanoi with its fading colonial architecture and national monuments, to the spellbinding scenery of Halong Bay and bustling Ho Chi Minh City on the edge of the Mekong Delta, Vietnam is as colourful as it is diverse. See the very best of vibrant Vietnam in 10 captivating days.

Highlights

  • Hanoi – Ride on a cyclo rickshaw through the French Quarter and see highlights including the Opera House and Ly Thai To Park

  • Ho Chi Minh City – Discover the ‘Pearl of the Orient' on a walking tour and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum

  • Halong Bay – Weave between limestone islets in the UNESCO-Listed bay on a deluxe junk boat and explore beautiful caves

  • Mekong Delta – Cruise the maze of waterways on a traditional sampan and enjoy lunch in a traditional home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island

  • Tra Que Village – Cycle through the countryside to Tra Que where you learn how to farm the land and partake in a fun cooking lesson

  • Hue – Explore the city on a guided tour to visit the iconic seven story Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Purple Palace

  • Hoi An – Enjoy some R&R in this enchanting riverside town with its cobbled streets, lanterns and iconic Japanese Bridge

  • My Khe Beach (aka China Beach) - Stroll along this beautiful beach which featured in Francis Ford Coppola's 'Apocalypse Now'

Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Sunway Hotel

Saturday. Welcome to Hanoi, perhaps the most graceful, atmospheric and exotic capital city in Asia. Airport to hotel arrival transfer. The remainder of the day offers free time for you to explore the wide tree-lined avenues, beautiful lakes, ancient pagodas and the thriving historic old city, all easily navigated on foot.





For those able to arrive very early today or the day prior, why not get off the beaten track and explore Hanoi with us on our optional Back Streets of Hanoi add-on which explores the quaint districts of Cho Buoi, Hoang Hoa Tham and Vinh Phuc, and also includes an exhilarating local experience - riding pillion, on taxi-motorbikes through a maze of tiny streets and along the shore of beautiful Ho Tay Lake.

Day 2: Halong Bay

Location: Halong Bay

Accommodation: Bhaya Classic I Junk Boat

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Halong Bay, Deluxe Junk Boat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Hanoi – Halong Bay. After breakfast we enjoy an exhilarating cyclo (rickshaw) ride around the maze of streets in Hanoi's French Quarter, taking in highlights such as the Opera house and Ly Thai To Park. After the cyclo ride we transfer to heavenly Halong Bay, the jewel in Vietnam's scenic crown. We explore the pristine jade waters, studded with karst islands, aboard a traditional junk boat. Our cruise starts with a tasty lunch onboard, soaking up the views.





This afternoon we visit Trinh Nu Cave, one of the finest caves in Halong Bay, covering an area of 2,000m² with a stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites. There's also the opportunity to go kayaking and enjoy a refreshing swim. Later this evening back on board, watch a Vietnamese cooking demonstration held on the sundeck before settling down for a sumptuous seafood dinner.

Day 3: Halong Bay

Location: Halong Bay

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Overnight: Sleeper train

Meals Included: Breakfast

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue. Early birds can start the day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on the sundeck or a traditional massage. Before heading back to port this morning, we explore the beautiful Sung Sot cave (Surprise Grotto), which is 10,000m² and consists of two major chambers which are spectacular and spacious enough to hold thousands of people.





Arriving back into Hanoi mid-afternoon we enjoy a leisurely walk around the ‘36 streets of the old quarter’, named after the numerous guilds that once set up shop on a particular street, from silk tailors to traditional medicine shops.





Later this evening there's a chance to freshen up before boarding the train (4 berth sleeper cabin, basic standard) on the ‘Reunification Express’ railway line to Hue. An option to fly from Hanoi to Hue is also available.

Day 4: Hue

Location: Hue

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Mondial Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon arrival to Hue we embark on a guided sightseeing tour of the 19th-century Nguyen empire capital. We visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, home to the oldest monastery in the city, whose 21m high tower has become something of a symbol for Hue and the citadel. Within the citadel is the Imperial Purple Palace, an exact copy of the Forbidden City in Beijing, with its impressive ramparts, formal moats and imperial palaces, some of which lay in ruin.





In the countryside lies the Royal Tombs of the Nguyen kings and here we view the elaborate mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. As the sun sets there is an optional cruise in a long boat along the gentle Perfume River, beautifully illuminated at night.

Day 5: Hoi An

Location: Hoi An

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: River Green Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Hue - Road of the Ocean Clouds - Hoi An. Today we take the scenic Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds), which offers magnificent views of beaches to one side and lush hills to the other. En route we stop for a walk along My Khe beach, a beautiful stretch of coastline which was nicknamed 'China Beach' by the Americans during the war and famously featured in Francis Ford Coppola’s movie ‘Apocalypse Now’. Perhaps enjoy a refreshing swim in the sea before continuing our journey south along the coast to Hoi An.





The charming, old-world trading port of Hoi An with its cobbled streets, traditional homes and tiny shop houses is a perfect place to lose yourself in a bygone era. Boutique restaurants, hip cafes along the waterfront, delightful craft shops and artisans including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors (whose services come at a nominal price), all can be found here.





On a short walking tour of the enchanting historical town, we visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky house, former merchants’ homes and the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.





During your stay in Hoi An, we offer a unique optional Hoi An Street Eats add-on, which explores the city’s most popular local haunts. Cruise the city the way the locals do, by vintage Vespa and enjoy lots of tasty Vietnamese Cuisine. Book early with your reservation consultant, as numbers are limited.

Day 6: Hoi An

Location: Hoi An

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: River Green Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

A bicycle ride into the countryside leads us to Tra Que village (we can arrange alternative transportation at no extra cost for those who don't wish to cycle). Here, we discover age old farming practices and learn about traditional medicine. It’s a hands-on experience today where we assist with tending the fields and gardens and cooking lunch!

Day 7: Hoi An

Location: Hoi An

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Thanh Binh Riverside hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

A free day for you relax or further sightsee. You may wish to take a relaxing rowboat journey along the river or spend the day lazing by the beach or hotel pool. Alternatively you can opt to take an excursion to the UNESCO-listed My Son sanctuary or enjoy a day trip to the Ba Na Hills, where you can ride the second longest cable car in the world, explore the resort and walk along the striking Golden Bridge (book and pay locally).



Day 8: Can Tho

Location: Can Tho

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Iris Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. Early morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Then a drive to the Mekong Delta. Often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits, flowers and rice, as well as its fantastic views while boating along the canals. Taking our sampan from Cai Be we cruise through the maze of waterways watching the hubbub of daily life on the river. Passing colourful trading boats, house boats and children swimming we stop to visit some of the local cottage industries that produce popcorn, coco candies and paper along the way. Lunch is served today in a traditional wooden home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Victoria Hotel Can Tho

Meals Included: Breakfast

Can Tho - Ho Chi Minh City. Early today we visit the ever lively Cai Rang floating market. Watch as melons, pineapples, fresh greens, sacks of rice and children's toys get tossed from one sampan to another at great heights and speed before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Once called the Pearl of the Orient, modern Ho Chi Minh City is a thriving metropolis on the move. Sleek sky scrapers, gourmet restaurants, designer malls and swanky bars and spas are scattered between ancient pagodas, colonial era landmarks and lively street markets. Our walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City includes visits to the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Post office and the sobering War Remnants Museum. Evening is at leisure.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Monday. Today is free for you to enjoy Ho Chi Minh City before your departure transfer to the airport. Opt for a relaxing foot massage, shop for souvenirs at Ben Thanh Market or visit the grand Independence Palace, with its secret bunker and military command centre beneath.



You could also extend your stay and join us on a day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Here you can go underground to explore the vast network of tunnels and hideouts used by Viet Cong guerrilla fighters, see booby traps, trap doors or test your skill with an AK 47 at the firing range.

What's Included

  • Accommodation
    4 star

  • Breakfast daily, 4 lunches and 1 dinner

  • 7 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)

  • 1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)

  • Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration

  • Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City

  • Sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta

  • Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide

  • Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves

  • Economy class flight: Danang to Ho Chi Minh City

  • Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 10

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What's Not Included

  • International flights and visa

  • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture

  • Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in USD or VND

Age Policy

18 or 15 accompanied by an adult

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 10

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    24

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Ensuring our footprint is light and that the benefits of travelling reach the local communities you visit is paramount to us. We’re proud to say that when travelling with us, the large majority of your holiday funds remain within the countries you visit, supporting local economies at a grass roots level.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1998

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    With English-speaking tours, it's not a huge surprise that most on our travellers are from English-speaking countries or have English as their second language. Our group tours cater for everyone from 18 years old to 70+

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Cory Wei  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

01-Aug-2024

I went on an on the go tour through Vietnam Win Win was our tour guide He impressed with excellent timelyness Planning meeting everyone s needs Creating a sense of family and belonging which made the tour special He was very knowledgeable and was sharing Vietnam from his heart beliefs family experience and faith.This made Vietnam a place of heart connection We were very blessed to have this extremely excellent man as our tour guide

Erika Polianskyte-Huynh  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

23-Aug-2024

WinWin was very good in looking after our group’s needs and safety. He’s knowledgeable of all the places we visited which made our trip enjoyable, informative. He’s an asset to your company and hopefully we come across him again in our future trips. Thanks

Cory Wei  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

03-Aug-2024

The tour was fantastic. We saw so much and learnt so much in a short time. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his country and culture. He was professional and nothing was a problem. He welcomed any feedback to ensure we had the best holiday and we certainly did. We would recommend the tour and our guide to anyone.

Ian Field  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

09-Jun-2024

The tour was incredible, the right balance of active & resting, with the amount of travel mitigated by a superb and knowledgeable guide (Sy Trinh)

Cory Wei  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

03-Aug-2024

The tour was fantastic. We saw so much and learnt so much in a short time. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and passionate about his country and culture. He was professional and nothing was a problem. He welcomed any feedback to ensure we had the best holiday and we certainly did. We would recommend the tour and our guide to anyone.

Elaine Armstrong  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

30-Jul-2024

It was an amazing experience! The tour guide, Sy, was very knowledgeable and accommodating. He pointed out key facts and data, provided recommendations, so friendly. The group we had was great, we all got along well like family. Everyday was busy, early mornings but it was good to get the day starting early. The breakfasts were wonderful, a lot of options. The meals that were included in the tour package were top notch. Vietnam was a wonderful country, I loved exploring all it has to offer. I wish to come back again!

Anna McKenzie  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

28-Aug-2024

An absolutely awesome trip, really happy we had such an amazing tour guide Hung Do. His knowledge was incredible, and the tour ran like a well greased wheel. Hung was an amazing very caring person, we realized quickly that we did not have to worry about a thing, just sat back and enjoyed the tour.

Aisling Angland  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

12-Jul-2024

Tour was very enjoyable. Guide was excellent, very informative and fun. My only issue would be that there were two many one night stops. I would have preferred more two night stops even if it meant cutting out one city. I would replace the train journey with two nights in Hanoi and a flight to Hue. Also, we had a 3.15 am start for a 6.05 flight to HCM, followed by a full day touring. This was just too early. There were other later flights that we could have caught.

Cory Wei  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

02-Aug-2024

My daughter and I booked this tour only 7 days before leaving. We were very unsure what to expect and a little nervous visiting a new country. We were immediately put at ease when we met Win Win our tour guide. From the minute we were in Win Win's care we felt safe and happy we had someone who was available for great tips and support any time of the day and night. He was very organized, patient and very knowledgeable. We all had a lot of fun with Win Win. I would very much recommend this tour to our family and friends.

Nompumelelo Marokane  

Very Vietnam - 10 days

13-Oct-2024

We want to thank Quinn for his dedication and service.Always happy and smiling,going the extra mile to assist.

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