Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam with the "Best Of Vietnam" tour. This cultural adventure takes you from the bustling streets of Saigon to the serene waters of Ha Long Bay. Experience the historical Cu Chi Tunnels, explore the vibrant Mekong Delta, and wander the ancient streets of Hoi An. Delight in a street food tour in Hue, savoring local delicacies like Beef Vermicelli Soup. Discover the colonial charm of Hanoi, and enjoy a traditional water puppet show. The tour includes comfortable accommodations, domestic flights, and all transportation in modern, air-conditioned vehicles. With an English-speaking guide, immerse yourself in Vietnam's rich history, culture, and cuisine, making memories that will last a lifetime. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: SAIGON (ARRIVAL)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation Name: hotel
Welcome to Saigon – Vietnam! Upon arrival, make your own way from Tan Son Nhat airport to the center of Saigon then check-in at hotel. Leisure time to relax and get rid of jet lag.Overnight in Saigon
Day 2: SAIGON (B/L/-)
Location: Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You will start the day with breakfast, followed by a city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the citys major landmarks. Our last stop this morning will be War Remnants Museum. Lunch will be served at local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. We can even crawl into a part inside the tunnel, visit their infirmary, and kitchen to discover how people had survived here. Back to your hotel later on.
Overnight in Saigon
Day 3: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON (B/L/-)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Cai Be, Mekong Delta, Tan Phong Island, Ba Kiệt's Ancient House
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning after breakfast, depart for Cai Be by car/van via Trung Luong Expressway. Upon arrival in Cai Be, have a boat ride on the Tien River. There, you can realize how diverse the area is and how rich orchard gardens are, which makes it the basket of fruit in the lower part of the Mekong River. Ramble in small villages where you will uncover the beauty of an ancient house and learn about the indigenous culture. Make a short visit to a small family business where the locals make coconut fudges and crispy rice popcorn. Savor delicious fresh fruit and feel the slow rhythms of Southern Vietnamese folk music – a kind of music entwined with the life and culture of the Mekong Delta people. Paddle through small canals – an exciting experience since you can look around, unwind, and soak up the wonderful atmosphere of the Upper Mekong Delta. Additionally, after arrival on Tan Phong Island, immerse yourself in nature's tranquility. At lunch time, you not only enjoy luscious food but also get closer to the locals as it is a chance to learn how to prepare Vietnamese specialties. The meal is cooked on your own and served in the heart of the local garden. Cycle on the village path through orchards. Meet the local islanders to learn more about the local daily life in the Mekong Delta. Visit Ba Kiệts ancient house. Take a boat ride back to Cai Be and meet your bus for the trip back to Ho Chi Minh City.Overnight in Saigon
Day 4: SAIGON – DANANG (BY FLIGHT) – HOI AN (B/-/-)
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Japanese Bridge, Hoi An, Thu Bon River, Hoi An
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Post breakfast, morning transfer to the airport for your onward flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Da Nang airport to your hotel in Hoi An to drop off your luggage. Together with our guide in Hoi An, well walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, visit ancient houses and Trading Houses, pagodas and stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where we may find out the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. There is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, and raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 5: HOI AN (B/-/-)
Location: Hoi An
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. There will be nothing better than a day at leisure in the ancient town of Hoian to refresh yourself and chill out your recent impression of your visits to Vietnam.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 6: HOI AN – HUE (B/-/-)
Location: Hoi An, Hue, Royal Citadel, Hue, Dong Ba Market, Hue
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Once you have had your breakfast at the hotel, we will depart from Hoi An to Hue by deluxe minibus. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hue to drop off your luggage. Being recognized by UNESCO as the 1st Cultural World Heritage for Vietnam, Hue is highlighted by the old royal architectural works and the most traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. This morning, we will discover the city's charm from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City. Move on to the colorful Dong Ba market, where you can see many ingredients for making Hue local food and explore the local business life. The best way to explore a local culture is through its unique cuisine. Around noon, we shall embark on a special street food tour to discover the other side of Hue. Our journey starts with Sticky rice dumplings on a fried dumpling (Ram It) or Filtered tapioca dumplings (Banh Loc) to the well-known Hue beef vermicelli soup (Bun Bo Hue). The street food tour finishes at a small restaurant that serves Sweet soup (Che), a scrumptious local delicacy made of tapioca and various local ingredients. Or, if the sweet soup is not your style, a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk awaits.
Overnight in Hue
Day 7: HUE – HANOI (BY FLIGHT) (B/-/-)
Location: Hue, Hanoi, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Bach Ma Temple, Hanoi
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. At leisure till pick up at the airport for your onward flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi to drop off your luggage. This afternoon, we will have an overall view of the capital by walking tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stopping at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), and at Bach Ma Temple. Late afternoon we will enjoy a unique show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Before returning to the hotel, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute foot massage at a local Spa.
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 8: HANOI – HALONG BAY (B/L-D)
Location: Hanoi, Halong Bay
Accommodation Name: vessel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early and run to a lake close to your hotel to see how people in Hanoi spend their mornings. You can join an exciting scene of hundreds of locals, passionately attentive in their morning exercises of Tai Chi Quan, jogging, martial arts, classical dance and so on. After breakfast at the hotel, we will head to Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage designated by UNESCO since 1994, and check in our overnight boat. Enjoy a trip to Halong with stops to visit caves or swim and enjoy the sunset on the sea. Dinner with fresh seafood.
Overnight onboard.
Day 9: HALONG BAY – LAN HA BAY - HANOI (B/-/-)
Location: Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay, Hanoi
Accommodation Name: hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning wake up with a taichi-quan or yoga exercise guided by the crew before having breakfast whilst your boat goes on between Halong islets. Return to the Wharf to be back to Hanoi by shuttle bus at midday. Arrive in the city around 3-4 pm.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 10: HANOI (DEPARTURE) (B/-/-)
Location: Hanoi
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, free at leisure for relax or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your onwards flight back home
What's Included
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08 Nights accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar
Stay in comfortable, superior hotels for 8 nights on a twin-sharing basis.
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01 Night accommodation on a twin sharing basis at listed superior vessel or similar
Enjoy a night on a superior vessel with twin-sharing accommodation.
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All Arrival and departure airport transfers
Transfers to and from the airport upon arrival and departure are included.
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All Transportation in AC modern vehicles
Travel in air-conditioned modern vehicles throughout the tour.
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Services of English-speaking guide during the tours
Benefit from the services of an English-speaking guide during the tours.
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All sightseeing as per the detailed itinerary
All sightseeing activities mentioned in the detailed itinerary are included.
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All entrance fees as per the detailed itinerary
Entrance fees for all attractions listed in the itinerary are covered.
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Boat trip in Mekong delta
Enjoy a boat trip in the Mekong Delta.
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Street food tour in Hue
Participate in a street food tour in Hue.
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Water puppet show in Hanoi
Watch a traditional water puppet show in Hanoi.
What's Not Included
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Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities are not included.
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Visa fees
Visa fees are not included and must be arranged separately.
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Arrival and Departure transfer for Land Only passengers
Transfers for passengers who book land-only packages are not included.
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All items not mentioned as included
Any items or services not specifically mentioned as included are excluded.
Mode of Transport
All transportation is provided in modern, air-conditioned vehicles. Domestic flights between Saigon, Danang, Hue, and Hanoi are included, along with all arrival and departure airport transfers.
Accommodation
Enjoy 8 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar, and 1 night on a superior vessel. Daily buffet breakfast, 3 meals on board the cruise, and special lunches and dinners are included.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of transportation is provided during the tour?
All transportation is provided in modern, air-conditioned vehicles. Domestic flights between Saigon, Danang, Hue, and Hanoi are included, along with all arrival and departure airport transfers.
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What kind of accommodation can I expect on this tour?
You will enjoy 8 nights of accommodation on a twin-sharing basis at listed superior hotels or similar, and 1 night on a superior vessel. Daily buffet breakfast, 3 meals on board the cruise, and special lunches and dinners are included.
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Are there any special activities included in the tour?
Yes, the tour includes a boat trip in the Mekong Delta, a street food tour in Hue, and a traditional water puppet show in Hanoi. Additionally, you can enjoy a complimentary massage at Hanoi Spa.
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What meals are included during the tour?
The tour includes daily buffet breakfast, 3 meals on board the cruise, and special lunches and dinners. Specific meals are provided on certain days as per the itinerary.
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What is the itinerary for the first day of the tour?
On the first day, you will arrive in Saigon, Vietnam. You will make your own way from Tan Son Nhat airport to the center of Saigon, check-in at the hotel, and have leisure time to relax and get rid of jet lag. Overnight stay will be in Saigon.
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What can I expect during the visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels?
During the visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, you will have the opportunity to crawl into a part of the tunnel, visit the infirmary and kitchen, and discover how people survived there during the Vietnam War.
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What activities are planned for the visit to the Mekong Delta?
In the Mekong Delta, you will have a boat ride on the Tien River, visit small villages, learn about the indigenous culture, visit a small family business, savor fresh fruit, enjoy Southern Vietnamese folk music, paddle through small canals, and have lunch with the locals.
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What is included in the street food tour in Hue?
The street food tour in Hue includes trying Sticky rice dumplings on a fried dumpling, Filtered tapioca dumplings, the well-known Hue beef vermicelli soup, and a local delicacy called Sweet soup or a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk.
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What can I expect during the cruise in Ha Long Bay?
During the cruise in Ha Long Bay, you will enjoy stops to visit caves, swim, and enjoy the sunset on the sea. The cruise includes dinner with fresh seafood and an overnight stay on board.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes, but only in case it was previously agreed by both sides and arranged by us.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Our e-document package includes all local contact details, daily itinerary, airline e-ticket information, service vouchers, and travel tips which should be everything you require to go on your trip.
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If I need one, who is responsible to obtain my visa?
You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
No, not as standard. Solo travellers can book and occupy their own room for a supplement.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
We have been organizing unforgettable trips since 2001.
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Can I arrange flights via Indus Travels, too?
In some cases, yes. Indus Travels can provide flights from/to selected departure points in the USA. If you would like a quote inclusive of flights, please let us know and we'll be happy to check the details for you!
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
Changes to an existing reservation up to the Final Payment Date, whatever the cause, will incur a $100 per person amendment fee, potential loss of any supplier fees (such as non-refundable event tickets, park permits, and sea cruise reservations) plus any costs for replacement services. On/ after the Final Payment Date, the $100 change fee is no longer valid, instead cancellations terms apply.
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Cancellation Policy
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Up to 75 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 74 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
Best Of Vietnam
10 Days Starting in Saigon, Vietnam and ending in Hanoi, Vietnam
Visiting: Ho Chi Minh City, Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Cu Chi Tunnels, Cai Be, Mekong Delta, Tan Phong Island, Ba Kiệt's Ancient House, Da Nang, Hoi An, Japanese Bridge, Hoi An, Thu Bon River, Hoi An, Hue, Royal Citadel, Hue, Dong Ba Market, Hue, Hanoi, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Bach Ma Temple, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Lan Ha Bay ...more ...less
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Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
1 - 22
