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VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS
10 days/9 nights for $764 per person, double occupancy, seat-in-coach tour, starting from the northern capital of Hanoi and ending in bustling Saigon
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Includes:
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2 nights in Hanoi at the Mercure Hanoi with breakfast, transfer from airport
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Half day Hanoi city tour
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Overnight cruise in Halong Bay with full board, transfers, & sightseeing
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Overnight train to Hue (flight to Hue available upon request)
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Half day Hue Citadel tour with brunch
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1 night in Hue at the Hue Century Riverside Hotel with breakfast, transfers
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Tour of Thien Mu Pagoda & drive to Hoi An
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2 nights in Hoi An at the Silk Hotel Hoi An with breakfast, airport transfer
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Half day Hoi An city tour
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Flight to Saigon
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2 nights in Saigon at the Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Centre Hotel with breakfast, transfers
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Half Day Saigon city tour.
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English-speaking guides throughout
Double occupancy: $764 per person
Single supplement: $320
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2 person minimum
ITINERARY
Day One:
Arrive in Hanoi
Upon arrival, meet with your guide and transfer to the Mercure Hotel Hanoi.
Day Two
Hanoi Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start the morning with a half day city tour of Hanoi. Walk along the Ba Dinh Square, where you can see some of Hanoi's most important government buildings such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and more. Continue onto the Quan Thanh Taoist Temple, the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda and the iconic Confucian Temple of Literature before walking around the Old Quarter.
The rest of the afternoon is free, and optional tours are available for an extra cost.
Day Three
Halong Bay
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Halong Bay and embark on an overnight cruise on a traditional junk boat around the scenic bay with its towering limestone islands. Stop at several famous caves and other spots. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.
Day Four
Train to Hue
In the morning, continue the cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious brunch on board the junk. Upon disembarkation, drive back to Hanoi for your overnight train to Hue (flight to Hue available upon request).
Day Five
Arrive in Hue
Upon arrival in Hue, visit the Hue Citadel and the Royal Antique Museum before enjoying brunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the Hue Century Riverside Hotel.
Day Six
Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Hoi An with a stop to cruise along the Huong River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue on to Hoi An's Ancient Town and take a walking tour exploring an ancient merchant's house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the vibrant riverside market.
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Overnight at the Silk Hotel Hoi An.
Day Seven
Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free to relax and explore Hoi An. Optional tours are available upon request.
Day Eight
Arrive in Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Danang for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, transfer to the Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Centre Hotel.
Optional tours are available in Hoi An or Saigon, depending on the timing of the flight.
Day Nine
Saigon Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, take a tour of Ho Chi Minh City, including the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market, and the Thien Hau Temple.
The afternoon is free to rest and explore more of Saigon. Optional tours are available on request.
Day Ten
Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Private tour & airfare available upon request.
Optional tours also available upon request.
2024 DEPARTURE DATES
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May 15, 2024
Jun 12, 2024
Jul 10, 2024
Aug 14, 2024
Sep 11, 2024
Oct 9, 2024
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INCLUSIONS
4-star acommodations & daily breakfast
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
Local English-speaking guides
Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary, including entrance fees
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
One bottle of water per person per day
Overnight train from Hanoi to Hue
Flight from Danang to Saigon
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EXCLUSIONS
Vietnam Visa (A visa is required to enter Vietnam)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Gratuities for guides, drivers, waitstaff, bellhops, etc.
Services not listed on the itinerary
Optional Tours
International Flights