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Essential Vietnam Tour

Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoian - Ho Chi Minh
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Tour Code: VNPK-250
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Duration: 8 days
Price: $$$$
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“… we have been back after the fantastic trip with Viet Prestige Travel this month. It was so great and nice experience. Start from our planning of the trip, the sales rep Ms Hoa Pham has been very helpful to me and provide and share with me the best info. Our tour guide is a great person with good knowledge. The hotel we stay is very convenient. In overall, our trip with Viet Prestige Travel is a great experience and we are looking forward for our next trip with them….”

Brief Itinerary

Date Destinations Activities
Day 1 Arrive Hanoi Arrive Hanoi, check-in hotel, half day city tour
Day 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay Depart for Halong, embark on the overnight cruise
Day 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue Further exploration on Bay, transfer back Hue
Day 4 Hue Sightseeing Go sightseeing, visit the historic places in Hue, learn about Vietnamese history
Day 5 Hue - Danang - Hoi An Enjoy the boat trip on Perfume river, and transfer to Hoian
Day 6 Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh Explore Hoian until transfer to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7 Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city Head to Cu Chi Tunnels, visit remarkable sites in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh - Departure Free to discover Ho Chi Minh by yourself, bid farewell and service end!

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Full Itinerary

DAY 1 Arrive Hanoi

ActivitiesArrive Hanoi, check-in hotel, half day city tour

Meal

IncludedHotel in Hanoi, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

Upon arrival at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International airport, you will be greeted by Viet Prestige travel tour guide and transferred to your hotel. Later in the day you are picked up from the hotel for a cyclo tour of Vietnam daily life: around Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son temple, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Old quarter street. In the late evening watch the must see water puppet show unique to Vietnam.
 Overnight in hotel.
DAY 2 Hanoi - Halong Bay

ActivitiesDepart for Halong, embark on the overnight cruise

MealB/ L/ D

IncludedCabin on board, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

As one of the most highlighted activities in this tour, today depart for Halong and embark on rich Halong Bay cruise. It starts with a 3-hour’s scenic drive from Hanoi to the World Heritage site of Halong Bay, nearly 2,000 limestone islands dot the sea and traditional sampans and junks sail the glinting water, grottos, thick forests, and hidden coves. It will be a real ocean exploration! A variety of optional activities on board like kayaking, swimming, diving will definitely add more fun life on board.

DAY 3 Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue

ActivitiesFurther exploration on Bay, transfer back Hue

MealB/ L

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

For the early risers join us for a Tai Chi session on the sun deck. Tai chi helps focus the mind and condition the body and there is no better environment to practice this than amongst the limestone peaks and islands.
– Breakfast, coffee, tea served.
After breakfast, we sail through the waters and pass by a number of caves and we drop anchor at Surprising (Sung Sot) Cave.
– Disembark and visit Surprise Cave located on Bo Hon Island. It is one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites
Then we board the cruise again. Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in the luggage store. You will join with our short class of Cooking demonstration, how to make spring rolls before an early lunch is served.
Return to the shore and disembark from the cruise as our crew say farewell. Then transfer back Hanoi for your flight to Hue.
Overnight in Hue.
DAY 4 Hue Sightseeing

ActivitiesGo sightseeing, visit the historic places in Hue, learn about Vietnamese history

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

After breakfast, get in excursion to explore this fabulous city. We start with a visit to the Citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City, the Emperor’s private residence. The Imperial City, created in the 19th century and modeled on the Forbidden City in Beijing. There are many palaces and temples inside. We also visit the Imperial Museum, The Tu Hieu Pagoda and the vibrant Dong Ba Riverside market.
Overnight in Hue.
DAY 5 Hue - Danang - Hoi An

ActivitiesEnjoy the boat trip on Perfume river, and transfer to Hoian

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee, boat trip on Perfume River

Rising up in the ancient land, enjoy your breakfast in the hotel. Then, board a private boat for cruising the romantic Perfume River, visit Lady Pagoda (Thien Mu Pagoda), the ornate Minh Mang’s tomb.Then leave the UNESCO-designated World Heritage Hue for Hoi An, We will travel over the Hai Van pass, stop in Danang for a visit to the Cham Museum and handicraft villages on the foot of Marble Mountain before arriving in Hoi An. Once in Hoi An, we will check into our hotel and have some free time to explore. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 6 Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh

ActivitiesExplore Hoian until transfer to Ho Chi Minh City

MealBreakfast

IncludedAccommodation, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

After breakfast guided tour of Hoian ancient town which covers a Japanese Bridge, Chinese assembly halls, traditional Vietnamese Houses from the 18th Century. Later in the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chin Minh City. On arrival transfer to the hotel in a private car. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 7 Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh city

ActivitiesHead to Cu Chi Tunnels, visit remarkable sites in Ho Chi Minh City

MealBreakfast

IncludedHotel in Ho Chi Minh, ground transportation, guide, entrance fee

Early morning, head for Hooc Mon District to visit the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnel constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the long struggle for independence. This place surely will give you a comprehensive insight into amazing feat of engineering.
Then we will tour the former Presidential Palace (Reunification Palace). From there, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall are all within walking distance and absolutely nice choices for a free stroll. The last place we will visit today is market – shop till you drop because you can find anything there. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 8 Ho Chi Minh - Departure

ActivitiesFree to discover Ho Chi Minh by yourself, bid farewell and service end!

MealBreakfast

IncludedTour guide, ground transportation

Free for further exploration in Ho Chi Minh – the land of beautiful custom and special daily life – by yourself until the onward flight to your hometown. Good bye and see you again!

Hotels and Resorts

Hanoi: 1 Night/ Deluxe Room


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Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel
34 Hang Manh, Hoan Kiem, Ha noi, Viet Nam
Queen Room, Twin Room, Superior Room, Deluxe Station View

281 Reviews | 43 of 534 hotels in Hanoi

http://www.hongngochotel.com

The Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel is an award-winning Oriental colonial-style hotel lying in the heart of Hanoi, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the…

Halong Bay: 1 Night / Deluxe Cabin


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Aclas Stellar Cruise
33C Pham Ngu Lao, Hoan Kiem, Hanoi, Vietnam
Superior Cabin, Deluxe Cabin, Family Cabin

309 Reviews | 25 of 178 Water Sports and Boat Tours in Halong Bay

http://www.aclassoperacruise.com

Cruise offers: traditional oriental-style boat, 2 days/1 night cruise tour in Halong Bay, 2 lunches and 1 dinner onboard, kayaking and Morning Tai Chi are available.

Hue: 2 nights / Deluxe Room


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Alba Boutique Hotel
12 Nguyen Van Cu, Hue
Superior, Double Deluxe, Family Deluxe, Executive

37 Reviews | 33 of 121 Hotels in Hue

www.albavietnam.com

Hotel offers: Great location, very spacious room, friendly staff, great breakfast, good facilities & services, swimming pool and free internet.

Hoi An: 1 Night/ Deluxe Room


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Vinh Hung Library Hotel
96 Ba Trieu, Hoi An, Vietnam
Superior room, Deluxe Room, Deluxe Family

623 Reviews | 36 of 102 hotels in Hoi An

http://www.vinhhunglibraryhotel.com

Hotel offers: central location from Old Hoi An, nice roof top pool, decent breakfast, clean rooms, very friendly staffs, day tours from Chic Desk, free wifi and a lot of book to read.

Ho Chi Minh: 2 Nights/ Deluxe Room


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Ruby River Hotel
59-61 Nguyen Thai Binh Street, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Double Room, Twin Room, Family Room

833 Reviews | 49 of 450 Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City

rubyriverhotel.com.vn

Hotel offers: Great location, very spacious room, friendly staff, great breakfast, good facilities & services, swimming pool and free internet.

Flight Schedule

Flight Routes Airline Names Status Flight Number Duration
Class
Hanoi – Hue
(domestic)		 Vietnam Airlines Availability VN 1541
19:40 – 21:05		 1hr 10min
Economy
Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
(domestic)		 Vietnam Airlines Availability VN 129
16:00 – 17:25		 1hr 25min
Economy

Inclusions and Exclusions

Inclusions
Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
Accommodation shared in Twin/Double room with daily breakfast
Experienced English speaking guide
Domestic flights & Entrance fees according the above program
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast ; L: Lunch ; D: Dinner)
2 days 1 night on board cruise in Halong Bay, Night train as mentioned
Complimentary Vietnam visa on arrival pre-approved letter
Services charges and government tax
No extra charge after confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
Exclusions
All the International flight
International departures taxes,Travel insurance
Surcharge for early check in and late check out the hotel
Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
All the meals which does not mentioned clearly above
Peak season or Public holidays surcharge if any
Compulsory Gala dinner on X-Mas or New Year if any
Vietnam visa stamp fee
Other services not mentioned above

Reviews

There’s no better way to learn what a trip is like than from the firsthand experiences of your fellow travelers, and our Traveler Reviews are the real deal—unbiased and unedited—giving you an honest appraisal of the experiences that await you on this trip.

AVERAGE RATING

4.7

RATING SUMMARY

Accommodations
4.8
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.7
Overall Quality
5

Striving for Excellence

Overall Trip Excellence
98%
Trip Leader Excellence
98%
Russell
Denton, Texas
04 July 2017

We were really happy
– The food on board in Halong Bay was great, the cruise was comfortable
– Our guides were really nice, spoke good English and did everything to give us a great time
– Our 2 days in Hue were great…great view of Citadel and Perfume river boat trip
– Thank you Viet Prestige Travel, we’ll use your service next time
Certainly, I will recommend to our friends

Accommodations
4.8
Itinerary
4.9
Meals
4.8
Sales Executive
4.9
Value
5
Overall Quality
5
Barbara
North Vancouver, Canada
20 May 2016

Amazing and unforgettable trip of my life!
– We booked 08 days tour in  Vietnam with Viet Prestige travel
– We can’t say enough about the extreme pleasure of our tour guide
– Impressive hotel with full service, near the centre of the city
– Spacious, attractive restaurants with the combination of Western and Asian cuisine
– All the destination had a lot of thing to understand
– Overall the tour so great, we love Vietnam
– Thank you, Ms.Hoa for helping deliver a very memorable trip!

Accommodations
4.7
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.9
Sales Executive
4.8
Value
4.9
Overall Quality
4.8
Jahndavid
Mackay, Australia
23 October 2016

A fantastic holiday. Extremely happy with Viet Prestige Travel
– Everything went like clockwork. What a beautiful scenary and wonderful local people.
– All of our guides & drivers, the hotels, the local and street food, the beer, the sites & day trips all were sensational!!
– They were amazing, very passionate about what they do, considering what they and their country have been through.
Highly recommend Viet Prestige Travel. We would not hesitate to book our trip via this company again.

Accommodations
4.7
Itinerary
4.8
Meals
4.7
Sales Executive
4.9
Value
4.8
Overall Quality
4.8
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