Explore Vietnam Tour

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Nha Trang, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay, Hanoi
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11 Days/ 10 Nights - Tour
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Why you'll love this trip

Get a taste of adventure in Vietnam. Travel from French-influenced Hanoi to heaving Ho Chi Minh City on a journey that takes in a whole range of Vietnam's most intriguing sights. Explore the countryside around Hue by bicycle and kayak between limestone karsts off the coast of Cat Ba Island. Jam-packed with memorable experiences, this is a grassroots adventure that will introduce you to the food, culture and people of this fascinating country.

Brief Itinerary

Day Highlights Overnight
1 Hanoi Hanoi
2 Halong Bay on Cruise ship at Halong Bay
3 Hanoi - Overnight Train on the sleeper train
4 Hue Hue
5 Hoi An Hoi An
6 Hoi An Cooking Class Hoi An
7 Hoi An / Overnight Train on sleeper train
8 Nha Trang Nha Trang
9 Nha Trang / Overnight Train on sleeper train
10 Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh city
11 Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh city

Detailed Itinerary Of Explore Vietnam Tour

Day 1 - Hanoi
Upon arrival, you will be met a driver and transfer to your hotel.If early arrival, you can enjoy your own leisure or amble along the Old Quarter to shop or enjoy some street food or admire the city’s French colonial architecture...Or you can contact us for the tour escorted by expert tour guide including the Temple of Literature, the Hoa Lo Prison museum and Hoan Kiem Lake (optional).
Transport: Mini-Van

Day 2 - Halong Bay
A journey by drive around 3 hours through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, observe everyday life of Vietnamese villagers as they work the rice fields, take pigs to the market on motorbikes and plough the fields with their water buffaloes. Arrive from Hanoi late morning and welcome at the pier. Check-in procedures and transfer to your boat for the overnight journey into the Bay. Lunch is served on board as you cruise into Halong Bay. Cruise by rock formations with such names as Sail, Dog and Dinh Huong (incense pot). Towards the end of the day set anchor for the night as the sun sets followed by dinner. Overnight in Halong Bay.
Meal: L, B, D         Transport: Mini-Van, Boat, Cruises/ Junk

Day 3 - Hanoi - Overnight Train
On your return to Halong City enjoy brunch as your boat weaves its way back to the dock. Upon disembarkation your driver will meet you for the transfer back to Hanoi around later afternoon. Enjoy your own leisure till boarding an overnight train for a twelve-hour journey to Hue around 6pm. Although conditions are basic, overnight trains are the best way to travel long distances and brush shoulders with the locals. Most trains have a dining carriage which serves simple food, but some travellers like to take some fresh bread, cheese and fruit for the journey. Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Meal: L, B         Transport: Mini-Van, Train

Day 4 - Hue
Arrival in Hue early morning. As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and is a curious mix of bustling streets and tranquil settings.A full day visit of the former imperial capital of Vietnam begins to the Imperial Citadel from where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. Cyclo ride through the Quarter just outside the Citadel. Continue visit the mausoleum of former Emperor Tu Duc with its tranquil setting of gardens and lakes followed by the elaborate European influenced mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh. Lunch is served at a local restaurant. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda which is Hue's best-known religious site. End of trip with a boat trip returning to hotel on the romantically named Perfume River. Overnight in Hue
Transport: Mini-Van

Day 5 - Hoi An
Continue on your journey to the World Heritage site of Hoi An, where your leader will take you on a walk around town. The city was a major trading port with the west from the 17th century onwards, and has a various architectural influences from Europe, China and Vietnam. Today the city is being restored and looks exactly like it did over a century ago. The remainder of the day is free for you to do some optional activities or soak up the ambience of the place. You may like to wander Hoi An Market and the street stalls selling paintings, woodwork, ceramics, lanterns and much more.
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van

Day 6 - Hoi An Cooking Class
The local chef will instruct us to visit Hoi An’s colorful market, and experience the amazing sights, sounds and aromas of this busy market. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers and purchase some of the ingredients to be used in the cooking lesson later. We board the nice boat for a leisurely cruise (25 minutes) along the Hoi An River to the Cooking School. This is a chance to view local river life, so make sure your camera is handy. On arrival, we explore the cooking school’s herb and vegetable garden, before learning about some of Hoi An’s and Vietnam’s well-known dishes. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by our chef’s, before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked. Finish at approximately 2pm – transfer back to central Hoi An at 2.30pmThe reminder of time is that visits some of the man art galleries or simply wonder around the beautifully restored Chinese shop houses. There’s also the option of cycling around the surrounding countryside, a truly unique way to get off the beaten track and see rural Vietnam up close.
Meal: L, B         Transport: Mini-Van

Day 7 - Hoi An / Overnight Train
Make the most out of your last free day in Hoi An. Perhaps do some of the activities you couldn’t fit into your schedule over the past couple of days. There’s also Cua Dai Beach nearby, the perfect place to rest up before continuing on your way. This evening, board another overnight train to Nha Trang. The journey will take about eight hours. Overnight sleeper train (1 night)
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van, Boat

Day 8 - Nha Trang
Arrive in Nha Trang at around 7am and transfer to your hotel. Nha Trang is a charming town on Vietnam's southeast coast with pristine beaches, consistently good weather, a vibrant nightlife and excellent diving. You have two full days to catch some rays, swim, snorkel and indulge in fresh seafood.
Transport: Mini-Van

Day 9 - Nha Trang / Overnight Train
Enjoy your last free day in Nha Trang. In the evening, you’ll get on another overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City (approximately 7 hours). Overnight sleeper train (1 night).
Transport: Mini-Van, Train

Day 10 - Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City very early this morning and transfer to your hotel. Today you’ll have plenty of free time to explore Vietnam’s largest city. Ho Chi Minh City has a busy atmosphere and a colonial French influence. You may visit the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum, the historic Dong Khoi Street and the chaotic markets of Ben Thanh and Cholon (Chinatown). Ho Chi Minh City has a different style of cuisine to its Northern counterpart Hanoi.
Transport: Mini-Van

Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City
Today, take a day trip to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, where you can witness the strategic underground labyrinth that helped the Vietnamese win the war. Enjoy a two-hour drive northwest of Saigon, through urbanized areas and typical lush southern Vietnamese countryside, to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. The tunnel complex was initially started in 1948 to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. The tunnels also served as communication routes, storage facilities for food and weapon caches as well as hospitals and living quarters for guerrilla fighters throughout the American war. A visit to the underground villages will provide a better understanding of the tunnels’ history, the hardship of life in the tunnels and the Vietnamese resilience during combat. Back to Saigon. End of tours
Meal: B         Transport: Mini-Van

Prices: Check Price Now
Included:
  • Meals: 7 breakfast, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
  • Transport: Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private vehicle
  • Accommodation : Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night), Overnight sleeper train (3 nights)
Excluded:
  • International flights and visa. Vietnam visa letter included - stamping fee required upon arrival
  • Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
Notes:
  • Please reconfirm the departure time or pick-up time with our travel consultant via email or phone call one day prior to departure date.
  • The trip maybe will be operated by VINADAY TRAVEL's partners. 
  • Please request vegetarian or Halal food options 24 hours in advance of your tour. Please note a surcharge will be incurred.
  • Reservations during peak times (Christmas, New Year, Vietnamese Lunar New Year, National Holidays) are subject to supplementary charges.
  • This is the total price per adult in a twin share room. Solo travelers who choose this option will be allocated a room with someone of the same gender.

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