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Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho-chi-minh city

Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey

Ready to embark on an unforgettable adventure? Vietnam, a Southeast Asian gem, offers a captivating blend of ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture.

When to Visit:

  • North Vietnam (Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa): Spring (March-May) and Autumn (September-November) are the best times to visit, with pleasant weather perfect for exploring.
  • Central Vietnam (Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue): The dry season (February-August) is ideal for beach lovers and history buffs.
  • South Vietnam (Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta): The dry season (December-April) brings comfortable weather for city tours and river cruises.

A Few Tips for Your Journey:

  • Currency: The local currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND).
  • Visa: Most nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam. Check the latest regulations before you book your trip.
  • Language: While Vietnamese is the official language, English is widely spoken in tourist areas.
  • Culture: Vietnam boasts a rich cultural heritage, influenced by Chinese, French, and indigenous traditions.
  • Food: Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine, known for its fresh ingredients, bold flavors, and healthy dishes.
  • Transportation: Domestic flights, trains, and buses are convenient options for getting around the country.

Get ready to be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of Halong Bay, immerse yourself in the bustling streets of Hanoi, and experience the serene beauty of the Mekong Delta. Vietnam is a country that will capture your heart and leave you longing for more.

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Destination Vietnam
Depature 20 Jan 2025, 1 March 2025, 20 April 2025, 15 May 2025, 15 Aug 2025
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Included

Accommodation in selected hotels

Daily breakfast

Private airport transfers

Private car for sightseeing

Boat trips (Halong Bay, Tam Coc, Mekong Delta)

Cable car in Ba Na Hills

Water puppet show

English-speaking guides

Entrance fees and permits

Domestic taxes and service charges

Mineral water

Excluded

International flights

Visa fees

Travel insurance

Optional activities and tours

Personal expenses (shopping, souvenirs, etc.)

Tips and gratuities

Meals not specified in the itinerary

GST and TCS

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Details

2 nights in Hanoi, 1 night on a cruise in Halong Bay, 2 nights in Da Nang, 2 nights in Ho Chi Minh City

Private airport transfers

Private car

Boat trips, Cable car, Water puppet show

3 lunches, 3 dinners

English-speaking guides

Entrance fees

Mineral water

"Includes: Breakfast at hotel, Private airport transfers, 01 lunch at Indian restaurant, 01 dinner at Indian restaurant, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, 02 bottles mineral water per person, wet wipes, accommodation at hotel. Not includes: Early check in. " Arrive Noi Bai international airport. After completing immigration formalities and clearing customs you will be met by our representative and our guide outside the baggage claim area who will escort you to a private waiting vehicle for your transfer to your hotel in Ha Noi (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes). Our guide will be holding a welcome banner to welcome group. Freshen up. Enjoy breakfast at hotel and leave luggage at the lobby. 08:30. We enjoy a private Ha Noi half day city tour: (Estimate 2-3 hours morning tour). "• Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside). Take a short walk to Ho Chi Minh’s former house, which is built on stilts. • One Pillar Pagoda (built in 1049), it’s one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples. • The sixth-century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda. " "12:30. Transfer back to your hotel. Check in. 14:00. Continue to enjoy city tour: (Estimate 3-4 hours afternoon tour). " "• Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university (Founded in 1070 by Emperor Le Thanh Tong). • Visit train street. • Waking around to visit the famous Hoan Kiem Lake. • Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, also known as “36 streets. • Enjoy a traditional water puppet performance “Roi Nuoc” (Approx. 50 minutes). " Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. "Breakfast ( ) Indian Dinner ( ) Dinner will be served at Maazi Old Quarter Restaurant.

Includes: 01 breakfast at hotel, share Ha Long Bay cruise, 01 buffet lunch on cruise, Deluxe bus of cruise Hanoi – Ha Long - Hanoi, English-speaking guide (on cruise), All entrance fees, 02 bottles mineral water per person. "(Estimate 6 hours Ha Long Tour). 08:15 – 08:45 – Our bus and tour guide pick you up from hotel / stay and following the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop for a rest on the way. 12:00 – Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing Alova Cruise will take you on an 5.5 to 6 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shaoes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat. 13:45 – Arrive Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave to discovery the beautiful lagoon. Visit Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise. 16:30 – Return to Alova Premium Cruises for Afternoon Tea and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for sunbathing on upper deck with music, enjoy great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery. 17:45-18:00 – Disembark for going back on the new highway to Hanoi. 20:30 – Drop off at your hotel / stay, trip ends. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi. " "Breakfast ( ) Lunch ( ) Lunch will be served on cruise (Buffet).

Includes: 01 breakfast at hotel, 01 dinner at Indian restaurant, Private vehicle on tour, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, wet wipes, 02 bottles mineral water per person, accommodation at hotel. "Have breakfast at hotel. Our driver will pick you up at the lobby We will transfer to Noi Bai airport (35 km | Approx. 45 minutes) to take a flight to Da Nang (approx. 01 hour 15 minutes). You are welcome at Da Nang airport by our guide and driver then transfer to the city (6 km | Approx. 15 minutes). We then pass over Dragon bridge, Love bridge. Check in hotel and relax. 15:00. We transfer to Hoi An (30 km | Approx. 50 minutes) " "We enjoy a walking around the historic town to visit: • Phuc Kien Assembly Hall - One of five official assembly halls in Hoi An (was established in 1697). Closed at 17:00. • 400-year old Japanese Covered Bridge - The symbol of Hoi An. (outside, under rebuilt). • Museum of Folk Culture - The museum is the largest ancient house in the Ancient Urban. The museum displays almost 500 artifacts with four main themes: folk visual art, folk performance art, traditional villages, and folk activities. • Tan Ky old house, a living museum with more than 200 years old in Hoi An. Closed at 17:00. • The silkworm & handicraft workshops. Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Transfer back to Da Nang. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Da Nang. " "Breakfast ( ) Indian Dinner ( ) Dinner will be served at Baba's Kitchen Hoi An Restaurant"

Includes: 01 breakfast at hotel, 01 buffet lunch, shuttle bus, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, wet wipes, 02 bottles mineral water per person, Ba Na Hills cable car, accommodation at hotel. "(Estimate 5-7 hours Ba Na Hills Tour). Breakfast at hotel. 08:30. Our guide and driver will pick you up at the lobby of hotel. Then we transfer to Ba Na Hills (50 minutes). Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World Records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, in midair, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way. Experience pristine ecological systems of the Ba Na Mountains will leave you the sense of unforeseeable discovery. Visit the famous Golden Bridge: Once you reach the top, make the famous Golden Bridge your first stop. Admire the unique design and take memorable photos on the bridge. Visit the Le Jardin, old wineries, remains of French Villas and Linh Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave the Le Jardin for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Danang city under the cluster of white clouds. Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House… You may wish to enjoy Mega 360 degree 3D cinema with the most modern and unique technology in Vietnam or enjoy 4D and 5Di cinema nearby. (Not includes: Wax Museum, Luna Castle, Funicular No 2). 15:00. We return to cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain. Transfer back to your hotel. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Da Nang. " "Breakfast ( ) Indian Lunch ( ) Have your buffet lunch at Bharata restaurant on Ba Na Hills with Indian foods (Buffet). "

Includes: 01 breakfast at hotel, 01 dinner at Indian restaurant, Private vehicle on tour, English-speaking guide, All entrance fees, wet wipes, 02 bottles mineral water per person. "Breakfast at hotel. Our driver will pick you up at the lobby of hotel, we then transfer to Da Nang airport (07 km | Approx. 20 minutes) to take a flight to Ho Chi Minh city (1 hour and 15 minutes). Upon arrival Tan Son Nhat airport. You are welcome by our driver then transfer to the restaurant to have lunch (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes). Check in hotel (13:00 – 14:00). 14:00. Our guide and driver will pick you up then we enjoy a half day Saigon city tour: " "(Estimate 3 – 4 hours Ho Chi Minh City Tour). • The twin towers of Notre Dame Cathedral, a red brick edifice with twin spires constructed. • The historic Saigon Central Post Office. Take a photo group. • The War Museum. • The Reunification Palace, the headquarters of the Saigon government during the American war. • Visit the famous Ben Thanh Market, this will give you a good insight into the Vietnamese markets as well as an opportunity to interact with locals. • Enjoy shopping. Have dinner at Indian restaurant. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh (Saigon). " "Breakfast ( ) Indian Dinner ( ) Dinner will be served at Tandoor Indian Restaurant"

Includes: 01 breakfast at hotel, 01 lunch at local restaurant, shuttle bus, boat on Mekong delta, English-speaking guide, all entrance fees, wet wipes, 02 bottles mineral water per person, accommodation at hotel. Pick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time Have lunch at the local restaurant. "Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Free your time at leisure. Overnight in Saigon. " "Breakfast ( ) Lunch ( ) Have your lunch at local restaurant with Vietnam cuisine."

"Includes: 01 breakfast at hotel, private airport transfer, 01 bottle mineral water per person. Not includes: Late check out. " Breakfast at hotel. Free your time at leisure in the morning. Enjoy your shopping or discover Ho Chi Minh city in your style. Our driver will pick you up at the lobby of hotel. Then transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport (12 km | Approx. 30 minutes) to take your departure flight. Breakfast ( )

Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey
Vietnam's Cultural Tapestry: A 7-Day Journey