Vietnam Highlights 10 Days

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Tour code: ASW - VN - C10

Duration: 10 days

Destination: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Danang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

~~US$ 979~~ US$ 785 per person

This 10-day Vietnam trip package will provide you with a broad overview of the country from the north to the south while also allowing you to delve deeply into its culture. It's packed with movement and activities, but don't worry about becoming worn out — the 01 days of relaxation on Ha Long Bay Cruise will take care of that.

trip highlight

Deep exploration in Hanoi City
Observe life of ethnic minorities and enjoy the rural scenery in Mai Chau & Ninh Binh.
Have a chance to overnight on Ha Long Bay Cruise
Enjoy peaceful vibe at charming Hoi An Ancient Town.
Explore the South Tropical in Vietnam

TOUR ITINERARY
PRICE & INCLUSIONS
SERVICE DETAILS & TRAVEL VISA

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Meals provided: No meal

Welcome to Vietnam.

After collecting your baggage, exit the airport to meet our tour guide and driver. He/she will be holding a signboard with your names on it. From the airport, you will be privately transferred to your lovely hotel.

Transfer to your hotel for check-in.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Full Day City Tour (B/L)

Meals provided: Breakfast

Start a new day by visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, an important place of pilgrimage. A traffic-free area of botanical gardens, monuments, memorials, and pagodas, it’s usually crowded with groups of all ages, from all over the nation, who has come to pay their respects. Within the complex, you can visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and Ho Chi Minh Museum.

Closed by, the famous One Pillar Pagoda which is built of wood on a single stone pillar 1.25 m in diameter. It is designed to resemble a lotus blossom, which is a Buddhist symbol of purity, since a lotus blossoms in a muddy pond.

After that, continue to visit the Temple of Literature (Vietnamese name is Quoc Tu Giam) – Vietnam’s first University, which was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius, his followers, and Chu Van An, a moral figure in Vietnamese education.

Have lunch at a local restaurant (on your own account)

In the afternoon, you are transferred to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Almost no foreign tourists to Hanoi refuse to visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where they can look into a vivid picture of the miniaturized Vietnamese ethnic community’s life. Take a cyclo in Hanoi’s Old Quarter – 36 streets and guilds to discover the ancient feature of Hanoi and daily life. Stop to visit Ngoc Son Temple which is located at the northern end of Sword Lake (aka Hoan Kiem Lake). From the shore, walking on the Welcoming Morning Sunlight Bridge leads to the island.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau – Mai Hich (B/L)

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch

Depart from Hanoi to Mai Chau – an idyllic valley home to many hill tribes including the Dzao, Muong, and Thai. Arrive in Mai Chau around noon, you will have lunch at a local restaurant.

You will visit villages such as Lac, Poom Coong… the resident of mostly Thai people. They still retain their traditional weaving work. Walking/cycling in about 2 hours.

Continue your driving in about 10 minutes to Mai Hich village, and be welcomed by the Thai family at their house. You can take a stroll around their village before having dinner and relax at leisure.

Stay overnight in Mai Chau.

Day 4: Mai Chau – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Bich Dong – Hanoi (B)

Meals provided: Breakfast

This morning, check out and travel to Ninh Binh province (3.5 hours driving).

On arrival, enjoy a three-hour excursion by small boat along the Ngo Dong River, beginning at the village of Van Lam and proceeding through a scenic landscape dominated by rice fields and karst towers. The route includes floating through Tam Coc – the three natural grottos (Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba), the largest of which is 125m long with its ceiling about 2m high above the water. The boats are typically rowed by one or two local women who also sell embroidered goods.
Have lunch at a local restaurant.

Then visit Bich Dong pagoda – a cave pagoda – which was built in the 15th century. There are 3 main pagodas here called Chua Ha, Chua Trung, and Chua Thuong. We’ll start a walking tour across a stone bridge and start hiking up the mountains on the stone steps, passing through the dark cave and we’ll find ourselves on top of the mountains with a private view of the surroundings.

Back to Hanoi.

Stay overnight in Hanoi

Day 5: Hanoi – Ha Long Overnight Cruise (B/L/D)

Meals provided: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you are transferred to Halong Bay

Subject to change without prior notice

11.30: Upon arrival at Harbor. You are welcomed to our waiting room before enjoying the cruise.

12.15-12.30: Embark on Cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink as Cruise Manager gives you a brief overview of the itinerary and important safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.

13.00: Start sailing among famous Islets (Indochina studio, Am Islet…) of Bai Tu Long Bay, the wildest beauty with panoramic natural views.

Admire the grace of the bay while enjoying the delicious lunch in the restaurant on the first deck.

14.30: Explore the well-hidden Co Cave (known as Thien Canh Son Cave). Enjoy relaxing on a white sandy beach, walking along the beach, or swimming at Hon Co Island.

15.45: Return to Cruise and enjoy Happy hour. You will have a 30% discount on the special menu drinks including cocktails, mocktails, and mixed drinks (from 16.30 pm to 19.00 pm.).

Treasure the wonderful beauty of Bai Tu Long Bay at sunset, admire the striking islands and islets, and savor the fresh and peaceful atmosphere which could hardly be found on land while cruising to Cong Do sleeping area.

16.30: Enjoy kayaking at Cong Do or relax on the cruise.

18.00: Onboard the vessel, surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, attend our chef’s cooking demonstration, and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking (spring roll).

19.15: Dinner is served in the restaurant at the first desk. You can enjoy the charm of Bai Tu Long Bay at night.

21.00: Evening activities: relax at leisure; enjoy our Movie Night, Board Games, or our Massage & Spa services (massage and spa fee is not included in the price), squid fishing.

Stay overnight on a cruise.

Day 6: Ha Long – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang – Hoi An

Subject to change without prior notice

6.30: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on Bai Tu Long Bay. Refresh your body and soul with a Tai-chi session on the sundeck.

7.00: Catch the morning view of the seascape while enjoying breakfast with cookies and tea, at the café in the restaurant.

7.30: Visit Vung Vieng village.

8.30: Return to Cruise

9.15: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.

9.30-10.40: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to the harbor.

11.00: Disembark from Cruise

12.00: Your driver takes you back to Hanoi.

15:00: Our driver only will pick you up at the Hanoi hotel and transfer you to Hanoi Airport to catch fly to Da Nang City.

On Da Nang Airport arrival, our driver only will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7: Hoi An – My Son Sanctuary, Thanh Ha Pottery village & Hoi An Ancient Town (B)

Meals provided: Breakfast

This morning, visit My Son, a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu Temples constructed between the 4th and the 14th century AD by the kings of Champa (Chiem Thanh in Vietnamese). The My Son temple complex is regarded as one of the foremost Hindu temple complexes in Southeast Asia and is the foremost heritage site of this nature in Vietnam. It is often compared with other historical temple complexes in Southeast Asia, such as Borobudur of Java in Indonesia, Angkor Wat of Cambodia, Bagan of Myanmar, and Ayutthaya of Thailand. As of 1999, My Son has been recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site.

In the afternoon, take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to visit Thanh Ha Pottery village and start experiencing the daily life of Thanh Ha villagers.

It is famous nationwide for its traditional craft of making pottery and its delicate pottery products.
Visiting the village, tourists not only see artisans making beautiful pottery products and learn about the process of making pottery products in the traditional way but also make their own products with instructions from the village’s artisans (fees are on guests’ own account).

Coming to Ancient Town, spend the left of the afternoon for a walking tour around this enchanting port town of Hoi an, follow the narrow lanes lined with centuries-old houses influenced by Chinese, Japanese, French, and European architecture and visit its numerous places of interest: the 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge, the Phuc Kien Assembly Halls, the Tan Ky old house, the local market …

Around the town, you can see numerous art galleries and tailor shops. You are also free to get some made-to-order clothes if you like.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Da Nang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Half Day City Tour (B)

Meals provided: Breakfast

Free at leisure till time to catch a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Our driver only will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to Danang Airport.

Enjoy the sightseeing at Reunification Palace formerly known as Independence Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace, a landmark in Hochiminh City.

Our next stop is the War Remnants Museum. Operated by the Vietnamese government, an incipient form of the museum opened on September 4, 1975, as the “Exhibition House for US and Puppet Crimes, located in the premises of the former United States Information Agency building. Continue to visit City Hall, Ho Chi Minh Monument, and Central Post Office which was constructed when Vietnam was part of French Indochina in the early 20th century. It has a neoclassical architectural style. It was designed and constructed by the famous architect Gustave Eiffel in harmony with the surrounding area. Today, the building is a tourist attraction.

Right nearby, you can see Notre Dame Cathedral, a magnificent building located in the heart of the city and was established by French colonists. This cathedral was constructed between 1863 and 1880. It has two bell towers, reaching a height of 58 meters (190 feet).

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh (B)

Meals provided: Breakfast

In the morning, we leave Ho Chi Minh behind and head to Vietnam’s rice basket of the Mekong Delta. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda.

Arrival, boarding the motorboat at a pier and cruising on the Mekong River. Here, overlooking floating houses where fishes are farmed beneath the house (viewing from the motorboat).

Continuing the journey on the river until reaching Unicorn Island, from here taking a horse cart to reach a performance site where Vietnamese traditional music can be heard and seasonal tropical fruit can be tasted (included).

Afterward, being on a small hand-rowing boat in An Khanh (the main mean of transportation in My Tho & Ben Tre) and slowly cruised through a small creek with beautiful overhanging coconut trees. Lives from both sides of the creek can be observed.

Before heading to lunch, passing through a bee-keeping farm, and enjoying honey tea, a typical Mekong house can be viewed here.

Continue traveling to learn the coconut candies-making process from a workshop. A sample of candies can be tasted. Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Departure (B)

Meals provided: Breakfast

On arrival, our driver and guide will pick you up at the Ho Chi Minh City Airport and continue our trip to visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.

The Cu Chi Tunnel system had been created a long time back, in 1948 to assist Viet Minh in the combat with French. And it was continued built over 25 years later. It was an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers. In places, it housed up to 10,000 people who virtually lived underground for years…. getting married, giving birth. During the American War, the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a free-fire zone and was heavily bombarded. Since 1988, two sections of tunnels have been open for visitors.

You are let free to stroll around before being transferred by private car with a driver to the Airport for the departure flight to the next destination.

End of tour.

Tour prices shown are 'per person', based on a travelling party of 4 adults, and sharing double or twin room.

** If you travel in group of 2, 3 and so on. Please feel free to contact us for specific offer.

** If you intend to travel alone, the cost might be much higher. However, you also earn money by using the Share Button above to invite your friends and family to book this tour with you.

Note: Amendments CAN be made to this tour to suite your requirements, but may incur price changes

What's Included:

• 08 nights base in double/twin sharing rooms at centrally located & well selected Comfort hotels (3 star-hotel).

[ Superior (4 star-hotel), Luxury (5- star hotel), High-end (best of the best hotel) properties are also available upon request]

• 01 night on board cruise in Halong Bay

• Daily buffet or set breakfast at hotel and all hotels taxes and service charges.

• Pick-ups and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary.

• Travel by air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced, safe driver as specified in the itinerary.

• Sightseeing with local, English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary.

• Meals included as indicated as in program: B: breakfast, L: lunch & D: dinner.

• Entrance fees according the above program

• Local bottled water while sightseeing and transfers

• VAT and all taxes and service charge.

What's Excluded:

• International flight tickets and Visas stamp
• Domestic and regional flights in the tour

• Any items of purely personal nature such as laundry and telephone calls

• Personal, travel and health insurance

• Early check in and late check out

• Single room supplement if request

• Drinks during meals

• Meals that are not specified

• Gratuities/tipping to tour guide, driver and hotel staff and restaurant’s staff

• Surcharge for peak season & compulsory dinner on X’mas and New Year’s Eve

Remarks:
1. All of our itineraries can be tailor-made to suit your requirements, allowing us to create the perfect holiday just for you. Please click on the “Tailor this trip" button and complete the requested information for us. Upon receipt, our travel consultant will customize the best value vacation for your kind consideration. Please note: Changes CAN be made to the itinerary after our initial quote, but may result in a price change also!

2. We are aware that a good tour must have good hotels. In Indochina in particular (Vietnam, Cambodia & Laos) hotel prices make up the major expense of your holiday. Therefore, we would like to clarify how we define these charges:

• Boutique & character hotels: from $50-$80 USD per room/ per night

• Comfort = 3 star hotels from US$ 40 - US$ 60 per room/ per night

• Superior = 4 star hotels from US$ 80 - US$ 110 per room/ per night

• Deluxe = 5 star hotels from US$120 - US$ 190++ per room/ per night

• High-end = Best of the best hotels from US$ 250++ per room/ per night

3. Child policy:

• Ages 0-2: free of charge for tour. Airfares depend on Airlines's policy at booking time

• Ages 2-5: 50% of adult price. Airfares depend on Airlines's policy at booking time

• Ages 6-10: 85% of adult price & airfare fully charges

• 11 years and older: 100% (charged as an adult)

Service Details During The Trip

We’ll immerse you in the diverse cultures of Vietnam by showcasing the unique local flavors. And with the perfect balance of included sightseeing and free time, you can customize your dream vacation with the things you have always wanted to do.

Private Local Tour Guide You will have legally licensed local tour guide in each destination, from welcome and farewell you at the airport. Your guide will guide, help, assist and taking care of you in order to make your tour worry-free. The good guide for you means we arrange the right guide. Asianwaytravel.com will arrange tour guide base on the feature of the itinerary and consists of the group, to maximize your experiences in traveling.

Private Drivers & Vehicle Safety is first priority for transportation. A well maintained good condition car with legal business licensed and an experienced driver to make sure you are in safe hands. To maximize your comfort and joyful experience with driving service, cold drinking water, cold towel and soft drink are provided in the car.

Local Flavor Meals Don’t worry about meals; we select both restaurants and menus for you. Asianwaytravel.com will select clean and good environment restaurants for our customer. Menu is also carefully selected by us to ensure you try different food every meal.
We will recommend and arrange local cuisine since it is part of the cultural experience while traveling. We also recommend dinners are free on your own so you can choose your favorite food by yourself under necessary assistance of your local guide.

Well-Selected Hotels Comfort and good value is our priority for choosing hotels for our customers. Comfort of mattress and bedding, joyful decoration style, user friendly facilities, good service and good breakfast!

Travel Visa

Most countries in South East Asia require you to obtain a visa. Please check carefully with your travel specialist regarding specific visa requirements for each country you plan to visit as the legislation does change frequently. Thailand offers a free visa on arrival to most nationalities. Other countries including Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar offer a “visa-on-arrival” service which requires you to pay a fee at the airport, or you may prefer to obtain this in advance through the relevant embassy or a visa agent. For visa-on-arrival in Vietnam, you must submit some paperwork before you arrive.

This is an option to get your visa for Vietnam instead of getting visa at the Vietnam consulate in your country.

Step 1: Provide us your application details
• Your full name (as exactly seen on your passport)
• Your gender
• Your date of birth
• Your nationality
• Your passport number
• Your passport expiration dates ( with at least 3 vacats pagess and valid for at least 6 months)
• Date of arrival ( dd/mm/yy)
• Date of exit (dd/mm/yy)
• Arrival airport
Step 2: Process your visa information into a visa application
We will contact you for reviewing your visa information and then submit your application on your behalf to Vietnam Immigration department and follow other procedures pursuant to the regulations of Immigration department to get Visa approval letter granted by Immigration department.

We will send the visa approval letter via email to you after 7 working days.
After we obtain the visa approval letter from the Immigration department for you, we will forward you a scanned copy of it by email (Your visa information then have been recorded to the Visa system of the Vietnam Immigration department).

Step 3: Get your visa stamp on your arrival
Just print the approval letter out, prepare 2 passport sized photos and an amount of USD for stamping fee ($25 for single entry visa; $50 for 1 month multiple entry visa ). Put all above mentioned things along with your passport in a package, then show them to Immigration officer at Vietnam arrival airports.

Upon arrival at Vietnam’s airport, expect a simple form to fill in (or you can download here to fill beforehand), present the visa approval letter, passport, photos to the Immigration officer inside the counter and look for a place to hear your name be called to get the passport back and pay for the stamping fee. The actual process takes around 15 minutes without hassle or trouble.

For those who is applicable for E-visa, our travel experts will consult case by case.

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