Authentic Vietnam in 10D9N: From Sai Gon to Hanoi
Journey
Itinerary
Upon arrival, proceed through immigration and collect your luggage. Our driver will escort you to your hotel in Saigon.
Free to explore the bustle of the surrounding area with unique lifestyle, culture, and cuisine.
Accommodation: Hochiminh Meal: No
After your breakfast, at 08:00 our tour guide will pick you up for an exciting journey.
Upon arrival at Cu Chi Tunnels, embark on a guided tour of this historic site, which played a crucial role during the Vietnam War. Learn about the elaborate network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong guerrilla fighters. Explore the tunnels, visit underground bunkers, weapon storage facilities, command centers, and trapdoors.
Enjoy a hearty lunch in a local restaurant. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for the second part of your day tour.
Visit the Reunification Palace (formerly known as the Independence Palace). Next, visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office with the French colonial architecture.
Continue your city tour with a visit to the War Remnants Museum. Explore the museum’s exhibits which document the Vietnam War.
At 05:00p.m, back to your hotel and enjoy free time yourself.
Accommodation: Hochiminh Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Begin your day early at 07:30 with a departure from Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta after breakfast in the hotel.
En route to My Tho, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a beautiful Buddhist temple known for its intricate architecture.
Upon arrival in My Tho, embark on a boat ride along the Tien River to Unicorn Island (Thoi Son Island). Visit local fruit gardens and sample fresh tropical fruits. Visit local candy factories to learn about making coconut candies.
Take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees. Then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”.
Depart from My Tho and travel back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Hochiminh Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Checking out of your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Your private car will pick you up for your flight to Hanoi and head to your hotel in Hanoi.
Enjoy a delicious Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant nearby.
After lunch, visit the Temple of Literature, a renowned Confucian temple and the site of Vietnam’s first national university.
Conclude your day with a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison Relic (Hanoi Hilton).
Back to your hotel around 5 p.m. and freely explore Hanoi by night with street food, walking street, etc.
Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Start your day early with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, which takes approximately 2-3 hours.
Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, begin your exploration at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former political and cultural center of Vietnam. Explore the historic temples, pagodas, and ancient citadel ruins.
After exploring Hoa Lu, take a break for lunch at a local restaurant nearby and continue your journey to Trang An. Board a traditional sampan boat for a scenic river cruise through the Trang An Grottoes, a UNESCO-listed site.
Conclude your day with a visit to Mua Cave. Embark on a short hike up to the peak of Ngoa Long Mountain. Reach the mountain summit for panoramic views of Tam Coc and the Ngo Dong River.
Board the transfer vehicle back to Hanoi.
Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
6.00-6:20: Begin your journey with a scenic drive from Hanoi to Sapa. The journey typically takes around 5-6 hours.
Arrive in Sapa town, a charming mountain retreat. At noon, enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant while taking in views of Fansipan Peak.
Embark on a trekking adventure to Cat Cat Village, a traditional H’mong ethnic minority village in the Muong Hoa Valley. Explore the village, marvel at the stilt houses and terraced rice fields.
Visit the Cat Cat Waterfall, a majestic cascade nestled amidst lush greenery.
17.00: Come back to Sapa Town. Have dinner and overnight in a hotel.
Accommodation: Sapa Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
7.00 – 8.30: Have breakfast at the hotel, check out the room.
Reach the summit of Fansipan via cable car and take in the vistas from the observation deck. Spend some time exploring the summit area, featuring a sacred pagoda and weather station.
12:00: Come back to Cable Car Station and return to Sapa town for a set menu lunch at a local restaurant.
16:00: Bid farewell to Sapa and board your transportation for the return journey to Hanoi at late evening.
Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
8h15 – 8h30: After your breakfast, transfer from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay. Arrive at Halong Bay’s Tuan Chau Pier to board your cruise ship.
Set sail across the emerald waters of Halong Bay towards Bo Hon Island. Disembark at Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), a magnificent limestone grotto.
Return to your cruise ship for a delicious lunch. After lunch, cruise to Ti Top Island. Climb to the island’s summit for panoramic views or relax on the sandy beach and swim.
Time to enjoy sunset in the sundeck with a cooking class.
19:00: Dinner will be well served by cruise staff.
21.00 – 22.00: Time to join squid fishing, sing karaoke, or relax in your cabin.
Accommodation: Halong Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
06.30: Welcome a new day with an amazing dawn on the Legendary Gulf of Tonkin. Refresh with a Tai-chi lesson on sundeck. Have breakfast while charming the labyrinth of Karst.
8:00 – 9.00: Take a thrilling kayaking excursion to Luon Cave, a hidden gem amidst limestone cliffs.
Then relax and check out before having brunch on the way back to the harbor.
12h00 – 16h30: Disembark and transfer back to Ha Noi City.
Accommodation: Hanoi Meal: Breakfast, Brunch
Checking out of your accommodation. Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to the airport (as per your flight schedule).
End of service!
Note: The rooms at hotels are available for check-in from 14:00 on the day of your arrival, check-out time 12:00 noon
ACCOMMODATION
| Class of hotel | Name of hotel | Location |
3-star hotel |
Asian Ruby Hotel or similar |
Hochiminh |
| Graceful Hotel or similar | Hanoi | |
| Chapa Dew Hotel or similar | Sapa | |
| La Pandora Cruise or similar | Halong |
TOUR POLICY
| Tour inclusion | Tour Exclusion |
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KID POLICY
- Kid from 0-4 years old (under 1 meter): free of charge if sharing the bed, seat, and meal with the parent.
- Kid from 5-8 years old: 75% of adults if stay with parents, share a bed, or use an extra bed, with maximum 1 kid. The second kid from 5-8yo will be charged as an adult.
- Kid from 9 years old: charged as an adult
In case the Customer unilaterally cancels the trip, Hoa Binh Tourist must pay the costs that Hoa Binh Tourist has prepared for the Customer’s trip, these costs are compiled by Hoa Binh Tourist from the cancellation regulations. Fines issued by a third party, depending on the time of cancellation, the fines are applied as follows:
- 30% of total contract value: If cancellation is reported within 45 days from departure date.
- 50% of total contract value: If canceled within 30 days from departure date.
- 100% of total contract value: If canceled less than 30 days from departure date.
In case the customer places an urgent booking close to the departure date, the cancellation conditions will be established as soon as the customer confirms Hoa Binh Tourist’s service.
Airline tickets are issued immediately after you pay and confirm the accuracy of your full name, date of birth, etc. For any changes in date and time or ticket cancellation, please bear the costs according to the airline’s regulations.
Refund fees when canceling a tour will be returned 1 month after the date of registration or tour cancellation.
