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Vietnam Classic Group tour (Year-Round Departures)

9 days / 8 nights

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Overview

Explore Vietnam's Culture and Landscapes on the Vietnam Classic Group Tour
The "Vietnam Classic Group Tour" travels from the northern regions to the central and southern parts of Vietnam, providing a captivating glimpse into the country's rich culture, history, and stunning landscapes.
Beginning in Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, which is known for its historic landmarks, bustling streets, and one-of-a-kind cultural experiences, visitors can enjoy traditional water puppet shows and a variety of delicious street food options.
The next stop is Ha Long Bay, also known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World," where visitors will be captivated by breathtaking scenery that includes the sea, mountains, and enchanting caves. Taking a cruise and spending the night on a traditional junk boat provides a unique and unforgettable experience. Continue the trip to central Vietnam by visiting Hue, the former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, with its grand pagodas, royal tombs, and the magnificent Nguyen emperors built in 1802. The next stop is Hoi An, a remarkably well-preserved Southeast Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Visit local farms, ride a bike through the charming town, and learn about traditional mat weaving and tropical fruit cultivation. Moving south, Da Nang is widely regarded as one of Vietnam's most livable cities with its natural beauty, which includes the Marble Mountains, the Cham Museum, and the serene Linh Ung Pagoda. The southern journey continues with a stop in Ben Tre, where a scenic sail along the Ham Luong River provides an insight into the local economy. Attend a carpet weaving workshop, see a handmade furnace, and stroll through the Delta to experience Delta life. Next, visit Can Tho, one of the Mekong Delta's largest floating markets, full of boat-borne commerce. Immersing in the lively atmosphere by participating in various shopping activities on boats and ships. The tour concludes in Saigon, also called Ho Chi Minh City, a growing economic center. See famous sites and enjoy delicious cuisine at local restaurants to cap off an amazing adventure. 

Trip code: HER0002VN9D

Destination: Vietnam

Itinerary

Arrive in Hanoi - Noi Bai International Airport.
You will be met at the airport by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hanoi. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is a beautiful city of lakes, shaded boulevards, and verdant public parks.
14h: Go to the hotel for check-in. 
In the afternoon, we will visit:
- The historical Temple of Literature, the first university of Vietnam, was built in 1070 in honor of Confucius.
- Visit Quan Thanh temple and Tran Quoc pagoda.
- Then visit Hoan Kiem Lake (The Restored Sword Lake) and the Ngoc Son Temple, which is on an island in the northern part of the lake. 
We will enjoy a Cyclo tour along the narrow streets of the Old Quarter of Hanoi. End of the day to attend a traditional Water Puppet show.
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast, drive to Halong Bay (3 hours), a UNESCO World Heritage site. Whoever comes to Vietnam should not miss the chance to visit Halong Bay, a picturesque blend of harmonious transition between the mountains and the sea.
The program will be changed depending on which cruise choosing.
Halong Bay is in the Bac Bo (Tonkin) Gulf and stretches over an area of 1,500 km2 with three thousand green islands that look like jewels. Upon arrival at the harbor, we will embark on a junk. We will enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on the boat while experiencing the majestic beauty of Halong Bay. The Junk is a wooden sailboat designed in a traditional Vietnamese style while offering a full range of modern amenities.
Visit the fascinating Dau Go Cave called “The Cave of Marvels” and Thien Cung Cave, the “Heavenly Palace Cave” surrounded by spectacular stalactites and stalagmites.
After dinner, enjoy fishing with local fishermen. The reflection of the limestone outcrops, the sight of fishing boats lit up in the darkness; enjoy these precious moments in one of the most breathtaking landscapes in the world.
Overnight on board the junk.
06.30-07.00: 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.
07.00-07.30: Catch the morning view of the seascape while enjoying breakfast with cookies and tea, at the café in the restaurant.
07.30-08.30: Visit Vung Vieng fishing village - the famous fishing farm by bamboo boat and discover the life of local people living on the surface of Halong Bay. (No swimming).
08.30-09.30: Pack up the luggage and check out of the cabin.
09.30-10.40: Enjoy brunch in the restaurant while cruising back to the tourist harbor.
11.00: Disembark from boat.
12.00: Your driver takes you back to Hanoi.
Guide and car pick up to Noi Bai Airport for the departure flight to Hue at about 01 hour
Arrive in Hue - Phu Bai Airport. You will be met at the airport by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hue.
Overnight in Hue
After breakfast at the hotel. Continue to visit Hue city tour: In the morning we will take a dragon boat trip along the Perfume River.
We will stop at the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is located on the southwest bank of the Perfume River and was the center of Buddhism in Central Vietnam. 
After finishing the Hue city tour, we head on to Hoian with a photo stop on the summit of the breathtaking Hai Van Pass.
Arrive in Hoian, and enjoy a walking tour of Hoian Old Town. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky's old house, a handicraft market where you can see the artists at work making beautiful silk lanterns, the Cantonese Assembly Hall, temples and pagodas in the Chinese architectural style, and the large colorful market.
Afternoon at leisure. In the late afternoon take a boat trip on the Thu Bon River to enjoy the sunset.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in Hoian.
Distance: Hue center- Hoi An: 150 km => 3-hour transfer

 

08:00 Depart from your hotel. Spend a leisurely day cycling through the scenic and peaceful countryside of Vietnam, far away from the noise of the city. After passing through the town, you will cycle amongst villages of rice fields on quiet roads, ending up in Van Lang fisherman village and Bay Mau water coconut forest - 7 hectares of mangrove forest, canals, and houses covered in water coconut leaf. This place played refuge to people and local soldiers during the Vietnam War, but nowadays it is famous for its abundance of seafood.
09:30 On our journey to the village we will stop at Ba Le market, rice fields, cemeteries, and schools...
10:00 In the village you will be warmly welcomed with a green tea by Mr.Han and his family, the third generation of his family to live there. There you will have free time to stroll through the village, before rowing a basket boat with the locals, learning their traditional fishing techniques in the water coconut forest.
11:00 After returning to Mr.Han and his family, you will enjoy a traditional therapeutic foot bath with medicinal herbs, before preparing lunch with a local family. Lunch will feature many local dishes, such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo local pancakes, and grilled fish in banana leaf, among many other Vietnamese delicacies.
13:30 After lunch you will have free time to take a short rest and enjoy the calm of this relaxing region. Then we return to your hotel at 14h00.

 

You can visit: Golden Bridge
The image of a yellow bridge supported by giant hands only appeared on social networks not long ago but immediately attracted the community.
Located in the middle of the mountain, the bridge is designed to look soft and charming, with the entire bridge covered with a magnificent yellow. From a distance, the bridge is like a silk strip floating in white clouds. What makes the bridge more special is the large supporting hand.
Standing on the bridge, a majestic natural landscape will appear in front of you with white clouds and mountains.
After finishing Bana Hill, transfer directly to the airport for a short flight to Saigon.
Arrive in Saigon - Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
You will be met at the airport by your English-speaking guide and transferred to your hotel in downtown Saigon. 
Check-in at the hotel. Free at leisure
Overnight in Saigon.
08:00 am: Morning departure to the small town of Cu Chi, located 35 km from Saigon (1h30), an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters during the long struggle for independence.
Visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels Network which became legendary during the 1960s for its role in facilitating Viet Cong control of a large rural area. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from the South Vietnamese capital to the Cambodian border; in the district of Cu Chi alone, there were over 250 km of tunnels. The network, parts of which were several stories deep, included innumerable trapdoors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. The tunnels of Cu Chi were built over a period of 25 years beginning in the late 1940s.
Return to Saigon for Saigon city tour. 
Visit: Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market.
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral (1877-1883) right on the square and the beautiful French-style Post Office (1886-1891), with its glass canopy and iron structure designed by Gustave Eiffel.
Then, visit the famous War Remnant Museum, with armored vehicles, artillery pieces, bombs, and infantry weapons displayed both outside and inside. 
Overnight in Saigon.  
Ho Chi Minh Central – Cu Chi: 50 km => 1-hour 20-minute transfer

 

Day trip visit in Ben Tre 
After breakfast in the accommodation in Ben Tre, walk to the back of the garden, and take a rowing ferry to the rendezvous with the ship to take to the pier. 
Start from the brick kiln. After that, the boat takes a tour of the coconut fruit production facility to continue to Ham Luong market. The boat trip program on the no touristy tour route is also beautiful. We will walk around the village to visit the family weaving mats and knitting hammocks. 
There are 2 options tuk tuk or bicycle to lunch. In the end, our guide will take the guests to continue to Can Tho. 
Overnight in Can Tho

 

After checks out, our car picks up and transfer visit Cai Rang Floating Market where their owners start to sell agri-products.
Return to Saigon for the departure flight back home.

Reviews

Inclusions

  • Accommodation in the category chosen or similar (We haven't blocked any room yet) based on double/twin sharing with daily breakfast.
  • All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program. Cruise on Seat in coach (SIC) junk in Ha Long bay.
  • Transfer from and to the airports by private vehicle with A/C. Transportation by private vehicle with A/C.
  • Local English speaking guide(s) in Vietnam.
  • Meals as mentioned in the program. B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner.
  • All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program. Mineral Water (01 bottle/pax/day)
  • 01 FOC in ½ Twin room for group of 16pax onward (excluding internal airfares and visas). Maximum 02 FOC per group.
  • Insurance during tour in Vietnam

Exclusions

  • Late check out or Early check in
  • Visa fee upon arrival in Vietnam. Vietnam visa authorization letter
  • Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program.
  • International flight/ Domestic flight tickets and airport taxes.
    All internal/ regional flight tickets in economy class with/without departure tax.
  • Tips & personal expenses. Personal insurance. Any service not clearly mentioned in the program.

Accommodation

First Class : 3-Star Hotel

Superior : 4-Star Hotel

Deluxe : 5-Star Hotel

Important Info

PRICE IN USD PER PAX (in a private tour for a group of 2-6 adults)

IMPORTANT INFO


Cancellation Policy

1. Cancellations must be advised by email / fax

2. The cancellation fees will apply:
  • Cancelation 30 days prior to arrival date: USD 50 per person will be charged.
  • Cancelation from 20 days to 30 days prior to arrival date: 30% of total invoice amount will be charged
  • Cancelation from 10 days to 20 days prior to arrival date: 50% of total invoice amount will be charged
  • Cancelation less than 10 days prior to arrival date or no-show: 100% of total invoice invoice amount will be charged

Refund Policy

If tour participants buy additional services which are not included in their program, the service fee will be charged on spot.
If tours participants cancel some services and / or portion of the tour program at their will during the trip, reimbursements shall not be made for these unused services and /or portions.
If in the course of the trip, an illness or mishap befalls a tour participant that entails extra services and /or medical attention arranged by company, all the related additional costs shall be defrayed by the participant himself or herself on the spot.

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