Bests of Vietnam tours – The very best of Vietnam travel destinations, including historic cities: Hanoi, Hue, Hoian, Saigon, stunning landscapes, UNESCO World Heritage sites: Ha Long Bay, Hue. Tours continue with one of the most beautiful beaches in the world Nha Trang and historic Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City. All destinations are featured in this comprehensive north to south 12 day tours. This tour is one of the best choices for travelers who travel Vietnam for the first time
Tour Highlights
- Hanoi: Capital of Vietnam with French style old buildings, lakes, Old Quarter Area
- Ha Long Bay: UNESCO world heritage site, famous for its fresh and calm water filled with thousand of islands and islets
- Hue: Visit Hue. Used to be the national capital back in the 19th century but nowadays Hue is a city blend between new and old of international modern hotels and centuries-old Citadel walls and tombs.
- Nha Trang: The coastal city of Nha Trang in central Vietnam features seven kilometres of white sandy beach, sometimes referred to as the “Vietnamese Riviera,” which has often been listed among the most beautiful beaches in the world.
- Ho Chi Minh City: Ho Chi Minh city is more than 300 years old. Here, tourist could see high stories buildings, bustling entertainment parks, malls mixed with historical villas, hundred years old market. A chaotic whirl, the city breathes life and vitality into all who settle here, and visitors cannot help but be hauled along for the ride.
Detailed Itinerary
Upon arrival in Hanoi Airport, you are warmly welcomed by Paradise Travel tour guide and driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, parks and the capital of Vietnam. On the way from airport to hotel, our tour guide will briefly introduce your tour program again, general and necessary information for the time you are in Vietnam, double check with things you may need to make clear, reconfirm with you for the next day pick up time.
Welcomed dinner is reserved at one of Hanoi’s best finest restaurants, based on your personal preferences. Overnight at the hotel.
- A Street Vendor In Hanoi
After breakfast at your hotel, begin your guided city tour at historic Ba Dinh Square and visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum, the One Pillar pagoda and Tran Quoc Pagoda, then continue with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first University established in 1076. Have lunch at one of the city’s famous restaurants.
Visit the Ethnology Museum in the afternoon, take a cyclo ride around the Old Quarter, stop at Dong Xuan market, and enjoy the unique artistry of a water puppet show before dinner. Evening free.
- One Pillar Pagoada – Hanoi
Our car will pick up at your hotel in Hanoi at 8:30 and drive to Ha Long Bay, arriving around noon. Our crew in Ha Long will welcome you aboard a junk with a complimentary drink and help you check into your cabin. A seafood lunch will be served and at 13:00, the 3.5 hour cruise on Ha Long Bay begins, visiting the famous karsts including Mat Qui (Monsters’ face) islet, But Moc islet, and Cap De islet, as well as Trong (Drum) and Trinh Nu caves and a floating fishing village for insight into a unique way of life.
Explore Luon cave from 16:40 to 17:30 with plenty of time for swimming and sunbathing. Savour a beautiful sunset dinner and relax under the starlit sky before retiring to the comfort of your cabin.
- Halong Bay
Early risers can enjoy a serene morning view of Ha Long Bay’s landscapes with a cup of tea or coffee and fresh fruit. From the upper deck of the junk you will be amazed at the breathtaking beauty of the rocky islands rising up from the crystal-clear water. The quiet is sublime; you can hear birds singing and cicadas chirping onshore accompanied by the gentle lapping of the waves against the boat; a perfect soundtrack to the fresh air and gentle breezes.
Explore the Sung Sot (Amazing) cave for an hour, then swim and relax at Titop beach before cruising back to the mainland at 09:30 while enjoying a brunch buffet from 10:30 to 11:30. Return to in the harbor around noon and drive back to Noi Bai airport in Hanoi for your late afternoon flight to Hue.
You will be met at the airport in Hue and taken to your hotel. Evening free.
- Sunrise In Halong Bay
In the morning, tour the Hue Royal Citadel, constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the first decades of the 19th century, and now recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site. Visit the Imperial Museum containing many historic artifacts from the Imperial city, then travel to the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh then have lunch at restaurant.
Take a leisurely boat trip along the Perfume River in the afternoon to visit the Thien Mu pagoda, the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and the famous Dong Ba market. Evening free to have dinner and spend time as you wish.
Overnight in Hue
- Citadel Hue – Imperial City
After breakfast, drive from Hue to Da Nang through the Hai Van Pass, visiting Lang Co Beach on the way. Visit the Cham Museum in Da Nang and Marble Mountain en route to Hoi An.
Have lunch in Hoi An then take a walking tour of this 17th century Asian trading port to enjoy the traditional architecture and relaxed local lifestyle. Visit the restored old homes of merchant families in the town center, see the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and explore the lively, colorful market.
The evening is free so you can explore the town further and have dinner at one of the many local restaurants featuring local specialties.
- Hoian Ancient Town
Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Da Nang for the morning flight to Nha Trang, where you will be picked and check in at your hotel. After lunch take a city tour of Nha Trang including the Po Nagar Cham Tower and Long Son Pagoda.
Spend the evening exploring Nha Trang on your own and dining on some of the region’s renowned seafood.
- Nha Trang Beach
08:45 pick up after breakfast at your hotel in Nha Trang. Transfer to the dock for a boat trip to four islands in the bay including Mun Island for swimming and snorkeling to see the colorful tropical coral and fish in their native habitat;
Mot Island where you will visit a fishing village to learn about raising groupers and lobsters; Se Tre Island for a seafood lunch and water sports activities; then over to view local fish and coral species at the Tri Nguyen Aquarium on Mieu Island, arriving back in Nha Trang around 16:00 for an open evening to enjoy your dinner and do as you please.
- Sunrise In Nha Trang
Two whole days free at leisure on Nha Trang’s pristine beaches, dine on succulent local seafood, and explore the town at your leisure.
- Nha Trang Beach
Two whole days free at leisure on Nha Trang’s pristine beaches, dine on succulent local seafood, and explore the town at your leisure.
- Nha Trang Beach
Relax at your leisure in the morning then transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City departing in afternoon.
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be met at the airport and taken to your hotel. Free evening to explore the historic city at your leisure.
- Saigon – Notre Dame Cathedral
After breakfast at your hotel, take a morning city tour of this historic city visiting the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum as well as Ben Thanh market.
Lunch at restaurant Relax until you transfer to the airport for your outgoing flight.
- Sai Gon – Ho Chi Minh City
Prices
Prices are in USD, per person.
| Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 1,566 | 1,371 | 1,215 | 1,137 | 1,130 | 338 |
| 4 Star | 1,909 | 1,702 | 1,546 | 1,478 | 1,459 | 590 |
| 5 Star | 2,460 | 2,250 | 2,090 | 2,022 | 1,999 | 1,004 |
What's included
- Accommodations (Hotels, resorts or homestays as mentioned in program)
- Meals as indicated in the program (B – Breakfast, L – Lunch, D – Dinner)
- Airport and land transfers
- Domestic flight tickets as mentioned.
- Ha Long Bay cruise package
- Tour guides (English speaking or other languages upon request)
- Entrance fees as per itinerary
What's excluded:
- Visa/ passport
- International flight to and/ or from our countries
- Travel Insurances
- Meals/ drinks not mentioned in program
- Peak season surcharges (if any)
- Tips, laundry and gratuities
- Other personal expenses
Cancellation by Customer
– We are on travelers’ side, we do not charge cancellation fees.
– There may be cancellation fees charged by suppliers (hotels, airlines…) once these bookings are made and paid. These fee shall by paid by travelers.
– These are maximum cancellation fees to be flexible applied:
- Cancellation received after confirmation: Cancellation fees charged by airlines, hotels… (if any)
- Cancellation received from 15 days to 20 days prior arrival date: 10% of total package tour charged
- Cancellation received from 3 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 30% of total package tour charged
- Cancellation received less than 3 days prior arrival date or No-Show: 50% of total package tour charged
Children Policy
- Free of charge for child under 5 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, sharing room and food with parents. He/ she shall pay for air tickets (if any) and/ or incurred expenses
- 70% charged for child from 5 – under 12 years accompany with 2 full paying clients, using services as an adult
- Child age of 12 years up is subject to adult rate
Reviews
Hello Ms. Huong,
Everything is fine for us. Our return went well. We have had beautiful memories in Vietnam. We have discovered many interesting things about your country.
The Sakyo hotel was perfect. It was very well located and met all our expectations. Every day from 3 pm to 5 pm, they offered tea with sweets and sometimes they had a small orchestra. We really enjoyed the hot bath on the roof of the hotel. The room was beautiful. We highly recommend it.
Saigon really pleased us. We discovered many beautiful places and great restaurants. Anaé loved the zoo and our tour guide for her kindness, her attention.
The 2-day cruise was amazing, my guide spoke French very well and she was very attentive. Our daughter really enjoyed joking with her. The kitchen on the boat was of a very high standard. They took great care of our allergies.
Visiting some villages and seeing how they made rice cakes and noodles really delighted us. We loved Southern Vietnam and experienced a lot of new things there.
Thank you for your work and adaptation to the program we expected. No crowds of tourists, just perfect.
Yours sincerely,Elisa Pierre-Yves and Anaé.
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