The Best Of 10 Day Vietnam South To North

Itinerary

DAY 1

Ho Chi Minh Arrival - Pick Up - Check In Hotel (N/A)

Pick up from Tan Son Nhat international airport, check in hotel. After that you are free to visit city by yourself

Check in time: 14:00 pm

 

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

DAY 2

Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - My Tho - Ben Tre (B/L)

Start 07:30am – return 18.00: Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.

 

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village. Meet the bus and return to HCMC. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta and you are guaranteed to take home your own private collection of beautiful memories.

 

Night 2:Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

DAY 3

Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B/L)

7:30am Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start drive to Cu Chi which located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

 

The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing and mines, when Cu Chi was" A Free Target Zone ". The remnants visitors will see show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants.

 

13:00 Back to Ho Chi Minh City.

 

14:15 Have lunch in a local restaurant

 

15:30 Arrive in your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

 

Night 3: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

DAY 4

Ho Chi Minh - Check Out Hotel 12:00 Noon - Night Train To Da Nang (B)

After having breakfast at hotel, please check-out by 12:00pm as regulation of hotel. You can leave the luggage at hotel and visit around. Please be back by 5:30pm so our driver can transfer you to train station.

 

Night 4: Overnight on train

DAY 5

Da Nang Train Station - Transfer To Hoi An - Check In Hotel (N/A)

Train arrives at around 12:30pm. Pickup at Da Nang Train Station and transfer to Hoi An Check in hotel in Ancient town. Free and easy to discover Hoi An at your leisure

 

Night 5: Overnight in hotel in Hoian

DAY 6

Hoi An - My Son Holly Land (B/L)

7:30 – 8:00: The bus and tour guide pick you up at your hotel

 

8:30: Leaving Hoi An for My Son HolyLand.

 

9:30: Arriving in My Son - the Holyland surrounded by the marvelous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An.

 

My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide.

 

12.00: Leaving My Son for Cau Lau boat station and taking a boat trip on Thu Bon river.

 

You could visit the living of the local people and feeling the fresh air. You will have soft lunch (My Quang traditional noodle), then get boat trip visit Thu Bon river, stopping for visiting at Kim Bong Carpentry Village – The traditional work village.

 

14:30: The boat trip will finish at Boat station. End your trip!

 

Night 6: Overnight in hotel in Hoian

DAY 7

Hoi An - Transfer To Airport - Flight To Hanoi - Pick Up (B)

After breakfast, you are free until airport transfer. You take a flight to Hanoi and stay in a touristic area of Hanoi Old Quarter.

 

Night 7: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

DAY 8

Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

7:45 - 8:30: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus or private car pick up. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmlands and Red River delta.

 

12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina .Welcome aboard the cruise . Meet the captain , crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.

 

12:30: Check in your cabin . Time to refresh.

 

13:00: Served a delectable lunch while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay

 

14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

 

15:30 visit the Titop Island – swimming Climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Halong Bay Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

 

18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck.

 

19:00 Dinner is served.

 

20:00 Socialize with other guests, take part in board games, fish for squid, or just laze around, karaoke singing...

 

Night 8: Overnight on Cruises in Halong Bay

 

Please check out of you hotel and bring passport along with you

DAY 9

Ha Long - Hanoi (B/L)

6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi or a photo hunt

 

7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.

 

8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.

 

9:00 We board the cruise again .Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store .

 

10:00 Join in the Cooking Class , teaching you how to make our specifically (Spring rolls) before an early lunch is served .

 

11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor, Tuan Chau Marina.

 

16:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

 

Night 9: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

DAY 10

Hanoi - Airport Transfer - Back Home (B)

This day you are free to go around Hanoi and buy souvenirs until transfer to Noi Bai International airport for your flight back home. Trip ends.

 

Note: Check in time- 14.00pm and check out time- 12.00pm

Table Price

Price: 1599 USD ( 3 star accommodation, based on double twin sharing)

Price Include

• 9 nights’ accommodation included 8 nights in hotel, 1 night on Halong Cruise
• Train ticket Ho Chi Minh- Da Nang (4 berths share 1 cabin)
• Flight ticket Da Nang- Ha Noi with 20 Kg check and 7 Kg hand carry
• Airport/ train transfer by private car.
• Guided Tour to Halong bay 2 days 1 night on Cruises
• Guided Tour to My Son Holy Land
• Group Guided tour to Mekong Delta
• Guided Tour to Cu Chi tunnel
• Meals as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
• Entrance fees
• Tax and service charges

Price Exclude

• Return airfares from your country to Vietnam
• Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
• Other things not mentioned clearly in the packages
• Visa to Vietnam

Children Policy

Additional Information

Terms & Conditions

• If you wish to exend your stay or travel from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh, extensions and trip adjustments may be available for a surcharge – please contact Local Tours Vietnam for more information.
• Various options for an extra stay in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An or Ha Noi, Ha Long Bay or extra tour to Sapa, Nha Trang, Hue, Da Lat may also available. Upgrades for accommodation may also be availble.
• Upgrade available to exchange train transport for a flight from Hanoi to Da Nang and add 1 night at 3 star hotel for $USD60 per person (the price can be changed due to airfare), payable directly to Local Tours Vietnam- subject to availability.
• Passport, visa fees, service charges, beverages, travel insurance, International flights, tips and personal expenses not included.
• Double/twin sharing will join a four berth cabin on train to Danang
• Single supplement of $USD 299 applies to solo travellers. Will join a four-berth cabin on sleeper train.
• Other changes on booking, please contact directly to us at: localtoursvietnam@gmail.com