Best Cultural & Heritage Vietnam 12 Days / 11 Nights

Depart From: Hanoi
Depart Time: Daily
Type of Tour: Private
Duration: 12 Days
End in: Ho Chi Minh

Overview

Date	Destination	Meal
Day 1	Hanoi Arrival	N/A
Day 2	Hanoi City Tour	B, L
Day 3	Hanoi – Halong Bay	B, L, D
Day 4	Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue	B, L
Day 5	Hue City Tour	B, L
Day 6	Hue – Danang – Hoi An	B, L
Day 7	Hoi An Tour	B, L
Day 8	Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City	B
Day 9	Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels	B, L
Day 10	Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta – My Tho – Can Tho	B, L
Day 11	Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City	B, L
Day 12	You last day is free until your car journey to the airport	B

We have designed this cultural journey for people keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam, but with limited time, and we will take you to discover the very best that Vietnam has to offer in 12 days. You will discover several UNESCO World Heritages sites, including magnificent Halong Bay, historic Hoi An, and the ancient capital Hue. This trip starts in colonial Hanoi and ends in vibrant Ho Chi Minh city

In charming Hanoi, you will explore the fascinating maze of 36 streets in the Old Quarter and cruise along dramatic limestone islands in Halong Bay.

Farther south, in Hue , you will marvel at its citadel, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas and temples. Then it’s off to the river town of Hoi An, where you will tour centuries-old merchant houses, and visit busy silk and fish markets.
In Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s dynamic commercial center. You’ll have an opportunity to explore the war tunnels of Cu Chi, drift down the mighty Mekong River, and immerse yourself in the vibrant heart of the south. We’ve made the plans so all you have to do is relax and come along for an unforgettable trip.

Flexible Itinerary

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Activities: When you arrive at the Noi Bai International airport you’ll be met at the baggage claim by our friendly guide. Just look for the sign with our Trekking Ha Giang logo and your name. We’ll get you to your hotel and see that you’re comfortable, plus we’ll give you an introduction to the city at the same time. Then the rest of the day is yours to settle in, relax, and explore the area. Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and home to seven million people. Traditional and refined with French colonial architecture, tree-lined boulevards, scenic lakes and a bustling Old Quarter, Hanoi has a sophisticated charm. Observe locals practicing Tai Chi by the lake, with barbers and food vendors plying their sidewalk trade.

Meals: N/A

Included:

Plane

Tour Guide

HaNoi Hotel

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Activities: You’ll have your breakfast at the hotel and then the local tour guide will pick you up to take you into the capital city of Vietnam. Hanoi is over 1,000 years old and during your day tour you’ll get to explore many of its fascinating cultural and historical sites. You’ll visit the imposing Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” has been laid to rest, the delicate One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Temple and the Quan Thanh Pagoda. After lunch you can go to the Temple of Literature where you’ll get to see ancient Vietnamese relics, then take a cyclo tour in 1 hour through the bustling and exciting Old Quarter to explore marketplace shops and foods. You’ll end your day with a show at the water puppet theater – a beautifully unique cultural performance from northern Vietnam.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

HaNoi Hotel

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay

Activities: We’ll pick you up in Hanoi by 8:00am and drive through the verdant Red River Delta to make our way to the famous UNESCO World Heritage site, Halong Bay. You’ll board a luxury junk ship for an overnight cruise– while you relax on-board you can marvel at the incredible limestone karsts that jut out of the sea and the thousands of jungle-covered islands that seem to float on the waves. The turquoise waters of the Gulf of Tonkin swirl around hidden grottoes and ancient caves to create an enchanting, timeless world. We’ll serve you a fresh seafood lunch while you sit back and relax as you enjoy the incredible view with a drink in your hand. We’ll take you to a traditional fishing village where the locals have created an entire town on the decks of their boats, then you can explore Tien Ong Cave before returning to the cruise for cocktails, canapés, and a spectacular sunset. End your day with a romantic, candlelit dinner.

Meals: B, L, D

Included:

Cruise

Tour Guide

Sleep on cruise

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue

Activities: Begin the day with a Tai Chi class on deck in the early morning mist or just admire the beautiful scenery as the sun rises over the azure waters. Choose between an excursion to a secluded island with a sandy beach for a swim or join the chef for a cooking demonstration to learn more about Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy a leisurely brunch while your junk cruises Halong Bay, passing islets and caves as you make your way back to the dock. Your driver will meet you when you disembark and transfer you to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Hue. When you arrive in Hue we’ll pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Hue served as an imperial capital to the Nguyen Lords, a feudal dynasty which reigned from the 17th to the 19th century. Despite heavy bombing during the Vietnam-American war, many historic monuments from this period remain, and even though Imperial rule ended more than six decades ago, Hue still bears the marks of its royal past. The city retains its royal charm with its emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas and the remains of the Citadel.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Plane

Tour Guide

Hue Hotel

Day 5: Hue City Tour

Activities: You’ll begin your day in Hue with a visit to the ruins of the Imperial Citadel, the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945. Then take a bicycle trip through the Old City to Tinh Tam Lake, the ancient gardens of the emperors. In the afternoon you can head to the Mu Pagoda, overlooking the emerald Perfume River. Your last stop will be to explore Khai Dinh’s Tomb, a traditional Vietnamese temple with a European touch, making it a particularly unique tomb among the ancestral ruins of ancient Hue. In the evening you can explore the city and its marketplaces on your own.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Hue Hotel

Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoi An

Activities: You’ll have breakfast in your hotel, then have some free time to shop, explore, or just relax. In the afternoon our guides will pick you up and take you to Hoi An. On your way you can stop to visit Lang Co Beach, a picturesque fishing village, then drive through the Pass of Ocean Clouds for a stunning panoramic view of the mountains and sea, and make a quick visit to the Cham Museum. After you arrive in Hoi An you will check into your hotel then have the afternoon to soak up the sun at Cua Dai beach. Hoi An was a prosperous port from the 16th to 19th centuries trading with merchants from China, Japan, India, Indonesia and Europe who came to buy silk, spices and porcelain. Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage Old Quarter is beautifully preserved with ornate pagodas, antique trading houses and old tile-roofed shops. It is a rich architectural fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European styles. Many of the historic buildings lining the canals and pedestrian streets have been converted into art galleries, boutique restaurants, bars and cafes. Hoi An is surrounded by attractive countryside with traditional farming and fishing, and by sandy beaches with modern seaside resorts.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Hoi An Hotel

Day 7: Hoi An Tour

Activities: Breakfast will be served at the hotel and afterwards you’ll explore the enchanting time-capsule town of Old Hoi An on a walking tour with your guide. Hoi An was a major sea port in Asia and it resulted in a fusion of style and culture that has been perfectly preserved. Wander traditional Chinese shops, luxurious French homes, and an ancient Japanese bridge. The town is home to silk markets, Vietnamese food stalls, and talented street performers– all of which are sure to charm you. Then spend the afternoon further exploring the town on your own or head down to Cua Dai Beach to relax.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Hoi An Hotel

Day 8: Hoian – Danang – Ho Chi Minh City

Activities: We’ll pick you up after breakast and take you to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After you arrive we’ll get you to your hotel and then you can spend the evening exploring the bustling city of Saigon. Saigon is a city that never sleeps and offers a plethora of great restaurants and bars catering to all tastes, from street food vendors to the rooftop bar at the Rex Hotel, where international correspondents covered the Vietnam War and where the U.S. military attaché’s press briefing was held daily and dubbed the “Five O’clock Follies”. Whatever your interests, be sure to ask your guide for personal recommendations.

Meals: B

Included:

Plane

Tour Guide

Ho Chi Minh Hotel

Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels

Activities: We’ll pick you up in the morning and take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a major part of the Vietnam-American War and a fascinating day trip– explore the mysterious tunnels, find hidden doors and once-deadly traps. After lunch we’ll go back to HCMC and spend the afternoon either visiting the War Remnants Museum or the Reunification Palace Palace, whichever you prefer. Then stroll around the city’s colonial streets in the evening to the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Ho Chi Minh Hotel

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta – My Tho – Can Tho

Activities: From Ho Chi Minh we’ll take a short drive through lush green rice fields into the Mekong Delta and the town of My Tho. We’ll stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a hand-rowed sampan boat down the mighty Mekong, drifting under the shade of coconut trees through the river’s natural canals. You’ll get to see wooden stilt houses, aromatic fruit plantations and traditional fishing villages built along the banks. At Tortoise Islet we’ll stop to have lunch in an orchard garden, then continue down the river to An Khang. If you’d like, we can take a short bicycle tour (you can apply for a private tour if time permits) and enjoy seasonal fruit, honey, and tea to the beautiful sounds of southern Vietnamese folk music performed by local musicians. In one of the small river villages you can taste delicious, hand-made coconut candies while you experience the idyllic rural lifestyle. In the evening we’ll head to Can Tho and make sure you’re comfortable in your hotel, then you can have some time to visit the bustling Can Tho Market.

Meals: B, L

Included:

Cruise

Tour Guide

Can Tho Hotel

Day 11: Can Tho – Ho Chi Minh City

Activities: You’ll take a leisurely boat trip in the morning to explore the picturesque tributaries of the Lower Mekong river, then visit the vibrant Cai Răng floating market. See how the popular Vietnamese dish, rice vermicelli soup, is made and enjoy a delicious meal. Then transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: B, L

Included:

Car

Tour Guide

Ho Chi Minh Hotel

Day 12: You last day is free until your car journey to the airport

Activities: You have free time in the morning until your private car arrives to take you to the airport for your next destination. This is the end our Flavor of Vietnam with Trekking Ha Giang . We thank you for joining us on this incredible experience to explore all the wonders of Vietnam. Goodbye, and we hope to see you again next time! Asia Tour Advisor can also arrange additional customized trips for you if the above itinerary does not match your expectations.

Meals: B

Included:

Plane

Tour Guide

Homestay

Price Information

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What's Included

Hotel accommodation in shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast.
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Tours and transfers by private air-conditioned vehicles.
English speaking local guide
All entrance fees as indicated in itinerary.
Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic flight: Hanoi – Hue; Danang – Ho Chi Minh City;
Cruise in Halong Bay
Cold water and towel during tours
Visa Arrival to Vietnam

What's Not Included

Vietnam Visa Stamp fee
Other meals and drinks at meals
Hotel early check in /Late check out
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Tips & gratuities
Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian and German speaking guide
Possible Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24& 31 December
Other services not listed in inclusive column

Cancellation by Customer

Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate

Children Policy

The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
04 - 11 years old without bed: 50% adult rate
04 - 11 years old with extra bed: 75% adult rate
04 - 11 years old in twin share: 90% adult rate

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