A Journey Through Vietnam 9-Day Tour

Weekly Guaranteed Departure Based on Minimum of 2 Passengers 
(Tour Code: VN-SIC-22)


HANOI - HALONG - HUE - HOI AN - SAIGON


Day 1 (Tuesday)
​Upon your arrival to Airport, meet your friendly tour
guide and transfer to the hotel. Free time at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.


​Day 2

Hanoi (B)

Sightseeing in Hanoi
Although it is the modern-day capital of Vietnam, Hanoi still
retains the mystery and charm of past centuries. Narrow lanes

and traditional shop houses invite an exciting exploration by walking, while it's many beautiful public spaces; lakes, parks,

tree-lined boulevards and monuments; give the city an air of elegance and harmony with nature unique among Asian capitals.
Visit the Temple of Literature
The Temple of Literature has a peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful gateways, and this monument is one of the best-preserved examples of traditional Vietnamese architecture. Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, this was also the site of Vietnam's first university. In one courtyard, giant stone tortoises bear stele on their backs, listing the accomplishments of graduating scholars.
Walk the Rail Tracks of Hanoi
Start tour on the rails between a few meters north Hanoi's main train station. Walk along the very narrow streets hosting the rails sometime not even a metre far from the entrance door of houses. Enjoy this original and photogenic scene walking along the street until 153 Phung Hung where you go back down to the road and follow the street's sidewalk. Walk pass the funeral shops and a funerary where you will probably see a group of people mourning and wearing the traditional white fabric around the forehead which is equivalent to the western tradition of wearing black clothes. Continue walking toward Long Bien train station. From Long Bien train station start to cross the bridge and stop half way to go down the stairs onto the urban island. Have a rest and visit the orchards. Continue crossing the bridge and meet with the car which will transfer you to Gia Lam train station. Take your train ticket and jump in to cross the bridge on the other way, riding with the locals in the hard seater wagon. On week days, you will stop at Long Bien as terminus and on Saturday and Sunday you will stop at Hanoi Station. Meet with the car when disembarking and transfer back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 3
Hanoi - Halong (B/L)
By vehicle from Hanoi (city) to Halong Bay
Transfer to/from Tuan Chau Marina Port
Excursion by boat through Halong Bay including lunch

Board the charming traditional wooden junk for a cruise through the Bay and en-route lunch will be served. Following lunch witness rock formations with names like Stone Dog, Incense Burner (Dinh Huong), and Fighting Cock (Ga Choi). At the core of the islets, there is an enchanting cave to visit thusly named Surprise Cave (Sung Sot), after that stop at Titov Island. Sail past floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay.
Overnight in Halong.

Day 4
Halong – Hanoi – Hue by air (B)
By vehicle from Halong to Hanoi (Noi Bai airport) with sightseeing at Yen Duc village

Stop at Yen Duc village en route, take a walk around the village, watch the daily activity and talk with local people to know more about their life and culture. Continue to visit Canh Huong pagoda - an ancient pagoda which was built under Tran dynasty (XIII-XIV century) and enjoy water puppet show.
Flight from Hanoi to Hue
Transfer

Overnight in Hue.

Day 5
Hue (B/L)
Thuy Bieu village with Cooking Class

Pick you up at Toa Kham Wharf, then visit Thien Mu pagoda
a historic temple, the symbol of Hue city. Back to the boat for a scenic cruise to Thuy Bieu Eco-village for cooking class. Go to Thuy Bieu local market (located near Thuy Bieu village), take time to stroll around and buy necessary foods for cooking class with chef. Prepare lunch (or dinner) by yourself under the instruction of our chief. After your practical class, it's time to taste the Hue traditional dishes that you have prepared and our chef will be able to give his feedback on your own chef skills. Then, spend 2 hours to stroll or bike around peaceful village. Relax by steeping your foot in medicinal herb water
a traditional therapeutic practice and enjoy therapeutic massage by the blind people.
Sightseeing in Hue
Hue served as the capital of Vietnam for more than 140 years. It houses ancient temples, imperial buildings and French-style edifices. It was established in the 17th century.
Visit the Old Imperial City
Located in the heart of Hue is the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in the early 19th century and modelled after the Forbidden City of Peking. The original walls stretched for 10 km and were surrounded by a wide moat. Today, most of the buildings have been destroyed due to bombing during the Vietnam-American War, but the monuments that remain provide a fascinating glimpse into the court life of the Nguyen Dynasty. Approach the city past the striking Flag Tower, where a giant Vietnamese flag waves proudly overhead, to the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter into an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds, and visit Dien Tho Residence (Dien Tho palace) where the Queen mother lived, visit Thai Hoa Palace, the magnificently decorated reception hall, the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynastic Urns, among other sites, including a visit to the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.
Overnight in Hue.

Day 6
Hue – Hoi An (B)
Visit the Imperial Tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh

Venture into the countryside around Hue to the Imperial Tomb of Tu Duc. Tu Duc, the longest reigning Vietnamese emperor, designed and built this elegant tomb during his lifetime, using it as a retreat for meditation, reading and theatre performances. Take some time to soak in the tranquil atmosphere, wandering among the gracefully proportioned pavilions, courtyards and lotus ponds. Afterwards visit the Imperial Tomb of Khai Dinh, dramatically located on a hillside. The last of the monumental tombs of the Nguyen dynasty, completed in 1931, this tomb incorporates distinct European elements into traditional Vietnamese architecture.
By vehicle from Hue to Hoi An with sightseeing in Danang
Drive south from Hue along scenic mountain roads with spectacular views over the coastline. Highlights along the way include the dramatic Hai Van Pass, the high dividing line between the climate zones of North and South Vietnam; Lang Co, a lovely stretch of beach curving outwards between a clear blue lagoon and the East Vietnam Sea; and the large coastal city of Danang.
After arriving in Danang, visit the Cham Museum, an elegant colonial building which houses the finest collection of Cham sculpture in the world; and pass by Non Nuoc Beach, a famous spot for American soldiers during the Vietnam-American War. Continue south to Hoi An, stopping enroute to visit the Marble Mountains, five stone hillocks, once islands, that rise sharply from the surrounding rice fields. Riddled with caves and shrines, they are said to each represent one of the five elements of the universe.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7
Hoi An (B)
Sightseeing in Hoi An with a boat trip on the Thu Bon River

The exquisitely preserved merchant town of Hoi An was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Its colourful shop houses and temples reflect a diverse heritage, dating back to the 16th and 17th century, when it was a major port for Western, Chinese and Japanese traders. Today it is a thriving centre of traditional crafts and a shopper's paradise, best explored on foot.
Wander through the cobbled streets, past low tile-roofed buildings, the bustling central market and the small harbour where colourfully painted boats are moored. The walking tour will include visits to a private house, where members of the same family have lived continuously for centuries in a traditional setting; to one of the family chapels built by prominent merchants and official families as centres for ancestor worship; and to a typical Chinese-style Pagoda or assembly hall. Continue to Sa Huynh MUSEUM, located near the Japanese Covered Bridge, it contains exhibitions from the earliest period of Hoi An's history. Visit a handicraft workshop in Hoi An where local products are being made by the industry itself. Finally, continue to the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, first constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream. 
In the afternoon, board a local boat and cruise down the Thu Bon River, enjoying the unspoiled countryside and stopping to visit a pottery village and a woodcarving village before returning to Hoi An harbour.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8
Hoi An – Danang – Saigon by air (B)
By vehicle from Hoi An to Danang
Flight from Danang to Saigon
Transfer
Sightseeing in Saigon (Half day)

A vibrant metropolis, Saigon teems with energy, activity and motion. Everywhere you look, you see the convergence of traditional and modern life. Begin the trip into modern history with a tour of the Reunification Palace. Formerly the Independence Palace of the South Vietnamese president, this 60s style building was famously stormed by tanks on April 30, 1975 signifying the fall of South Vietnam. It has been preserved in its original state, and the original tanks remain on display near the entrance gates. 
Afterwards, drive to the historic centre to visit the Emperor of Jade Pagoda, one of Saigon's most interesting pagodas. Proceed to pay a quick visit to the neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Pass by the classic European-style landmarks such as the ornate City Hall (Hotel De Ville), the old Opera House (both may only be viewed from the outside). Finally, end up at the central Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste.
Overnight in Saigon.

Day 9
Saigon (B)
Time at leisure

Tour ends

*Meal plan: included in itinerary (B-Breakfast/ L-Lunch/ D-Dinner)
*Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum will be closed annually for maintenance from 5 September - 30 November 2017.
*Hon Chen Temple festival will take place on Perfume river in Hue between March - April 2018 and August - September 2018. Please check your traveling date with us in advance.


Hotel
Option A
Option B
Hanoi
May De Ville City Centre 2 (Standard)
Adamas Hanoi Hotel (Deluxe) 
Halong
New Star 2 Halong Hotel (Standard)
Royal Lotus Hotel Halong (Premium)
Hue
Mondial Hue Hotel (Standard)
Romance Hotel (Deluxe)
Hoi An
Phu Thinh Boutique Resort & Spa (Standard)
Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa (Deluxe)
Saigon
Le Duy Grand Hotel (Grand Deluxe)
Muong Thanh Sai Gon Centre Hotel (Deluxe)

*The accommodation will be provided in the above hotel or similar in case the priority hotel is unable to accommodate the booking.


Package Price (Twin Sharing): CAD$/Per Person (Land Only)

Tour Periods
Option A
Option B
Land Package Rate
Single Supplement
Land Package Rate
Single Supplement
01 Nov 2017 ─ 30 Apr 2018
$1,925$455
$2,025
$565
01 May 2018 ─ 31 Oct 2018
$1,905
$435
$2,005
$545

*All prices are per person in CAD$, based on twin-sharing in double rooms in the default hotel for the listed category. Single supplement will be charged starting from 2 passengers up for each passenger occupying a single room.


​Land Cost Includes:

  • Program is based on English speaking guide. For other languages, please contact your agent, a supplement charge will apply.
  • Accommodation as mentioned above or equivalent
  • Meals according to itinerary (B-Breakfast/ L-Lunch/ D-Dinner)
  • When very early morning flights are scheduled, a breakfast box may replace the standard hotel breakfast 
  • Flight ticket(s), in economy class unless otherwise specified, according to the itinerary (Flight from Hanoi to Hue, Flight from Danang to Saigon)
  • Porter fees at the airport where guide service is booked
  • Current fuel surcharges are included, however, these are subject to change prior to tour start date
  • Ground transportation in private A/C vehicle
  • Boat ticket(s) according to the itinerary
  • 1 complimentary bottle of drinking water and 1 cold towel per person per half day tour/ 2 bottles of water and 2 cold towels per person per full day tour​
  • Sightseeing incl. admission fees according to itinerary.


Land Cost Excludes: 

  • International flight
  • Visa fees
  • Meals and drinks not mentioned in tour itinerary above
  • Travel insurance
  • ​Viestnam domestic taxes 
  • Tipping fees (based on your satisfaction) and other personal expenses


* Visa Procedures: Please contact us for more details
* ​International Flight: Please consult us about your trip schedule before booking your flights.


Seat-In-Coach Dates
​​31 Oct 2017
 07 Nov 2017
14 Nov 2017
21 Nov 2017
28 Nov 2017
05 Dec 2017
12 Dec 2017
19 Dec 2017
26 Dec 2017
02 Jan 2018
09 Jan 2018
16 Jan 2018
23 Jan 2018
30 Jan 2018
06 Feb 2018
13 Feb 2018
20 Feb 2018
27 Feb 2018
06 Mar 2018
13 Mar 2018
20 Mar 2018
27 Mar 2018
03 Apr 2018
10 Apr 2018
17 Apr 2018
24 Apr 2018
01 May 2018
08 May 2018
15 May 2018
22 May 2018
29 May 2018
05 Jun 2018
12 Jun 2018
19 Jun 2018
26 Jun 2018
03 Jul 2018
10 Jul 2018
17 Jul 2018
24 Jul 2018
31 Jul 2018
07 Aug 2018
14 Aug 2018
21 Aug 2018
28 Aug 2018
04 Sep 2018
11 Sep 2018
18 Sep 2018
25 Sep 2018
02 Oct 2018
09 Oct 2018
16 Oct 2018
23 Oct 2018
30 Oct 2018


*Departure Every Tuesday (1st day of the tour)
*All Seat-In-Coach tours have guaranteed departure for minimum 2 passengers
*All prices per person and subject to change