Vietnam Circuit 10 Days : Hanoi - Halong - Hue - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta

SPIRIT OF THE CIRCUIT

The 10-DAY NORTH TO SOUTH VIETNAM tour allows you to discover must-see tourist sites from North to South Vietnam: the capital city of Hanoi, the major metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City and the three most beautiful UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam (Hue Citadel, Hoi An town and Halong Bay)...

KEY STRENGTHS

– Private and tailor-made travel just for you.
– Cyclo-rickshaw ride in the old quarter of Hanoi.
– Water puppet show and traditional music
– Walking tour in the “36 streets and guilds” district of Hanoi.
– Cruise and overnight stay on board a junk in the wonderful Halong Bay (or Bai Tu Long Bay).
– Experience all the poetry and cultural and historical richness of the cities of Central Vietnam: Hue and Hoi An
– Discover Ho Chi Minh City: the economic center and largest city of Vietnam.
– Cruise on the Mekong to immerse yourself in the heart of the meanders of the Mekong Delta and better understand the vital importance of water.
– Discover Vietnamese cuisine with meals in local Vietnamese restaurants.

ITINERARY AND TRAVEL MAP

Day 1: Hanoi – Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi – Sightseeing
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Cruise
Day 4: Halong Bay – Cruise – Hanoi – Overnight train to Hue
Day 5: Hue – Sightseeing
Day 6: Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Sightseeing
Day 7: Hoi An – Sightseeing – Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Sightseeing
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh – City – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh – City
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure

DETAILED PROGRAM

DAY 1 HANOI – ARRIVAL (-/-/-)
Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be met and transferred by private car with driver to your hotel in the city center.
A ride in a cycle rickshaw through the old quarter of 36 streets and guilds, with evocative street names: Silk Street, Hemp Street, Rattan Street, Sail Street, Goldsmiths' Street…
Check-in at the hotel (from 2:00 PM).
Free time for your rest or personal exploration.
Meals not included (at your own expense). Overnight stay in a hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 2 HANOI – SIGHTSEEING (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. City tour: the Old Quarter, with its small shops and tube houses near Hoan Kiem Lake; the former French Concession area with its colonial-style villas, now home to embassies and upscale restaurants; the Presidential Quarter around Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior view), and the One Pillar Pagoda. Near West Lake, the Tran Quoc Pagoda. Near Hanoi Railway Station, the magnificent Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius.
After lunch at the restaurant, visit the Ethnographic Museum, a little out of the way, which will show you the customs, clothing, and even traditional houses, scattered throughout the park, of the many Vietnamese ethnic groups.
Evening: Water puppet show and traditional music.
Dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight stay at a hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 3 HANOI – HALONG BAY – CRUISE – OVERNIGHT ON BOARD (B/L/D)
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, departure for Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994 and one of the wonders of the world. Upon arrival, board a boat built in the style of traditional junks and embark on an unforgettable cruise through countless islets with fantastical shapes. Cones, pinnacles, needles, and hills dot the largest marine karst landscape in the world. Stops to visit a beautiful cave or a stunning beach…
Lunch and dinner on board. Overnight stay in a comfortable private cabin.

Please note: This is a shared boat tour with an English-speaking guide on board. It is possible to book this tour with a private boat and/or a French-speaking guide on board (additional charge applies, please contact us for details).

DAY 4 HALONG BAY – CRUISE – HANOI – NIGHT TRAIN TO HUE (B/L/-)
Breakfast on the junk. The cruise continues in the morning, passing more limestone karsts, more hills, basket boats, and floating villages. The scenery of Halong Bay remains as enchanting as ever.
Brunch (or lunch) on board. Disembarkation, then return journey to Hanoi. Free time until transfer to the train station for the overnight train to Hue.
Dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight on board the night train (4-berth compartment).

DAY 5 ARRIVAL IN HUE – SIGHTSEEING (B/L/-)
Upon arrival at Hue train station, you will be met by your guide and then transferred to the city center for breakfast.
Your visit to the city of Hue begins with a tour of the Imperial City. Discovering the temples and pavilions with their evocative names, in the tranquility of the site, is a truly graceful experience: the Noon Gate, the Pavilion of the Five Phoenixes, the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the Esplanade of the Great Salutations…
After lunch at the restaurant, transfer to a roadside visit to the Thien Mu Pagoda (Pagoda of the Celestial Lady) and the Royal Mausoleum of Minh Mang, whose architecture unfolds in an admirable setting. Return to your hotel.
Dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight stay at a hotel in Hue.

DAY 6 HUE – DA NANG – HOIAN – VISIT (B/L/L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. The route follows National Highway No. 1, offering panoramic views of the East Sea. After a stop to admire Lang Co Beach, the road crosses the Hai Van Pass (Pass of Clouds) and arrives in Da Nang to visit its beautiful Cham Museum.
After lunch, explore Hoi An, a former trading post active in silk, spices, tea, and more, which was the largest commercial port in southern Vietnam during the 17th and 18th centuries. From this prosperous era date the temples and pagodas, the houses of wealthy Chinese and Japanese merchants, the artisans' workshops, the covered Japanese bridge, and more, which you will visit on foot along pedestrian streets. A UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999, Hoi An has become a veritable open-air museum, with an old-world charm, thanks to a restoration program, unique in Vietnam, that has transformed the city. A true gem.
Dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight stay at a hotel in Hoi An.

DAY 7 HOIAN – DA NANG – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH – CITY (B.L./-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your personal exploration or shopping and to better soak up the atmosphere of the place until the transfer to Da Nang airport and flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival at Ho Chi Minh City airport, you will be met by your driver and transferred by private car to your hotel in the city center. Check-in at the hotel (from 2:00 PM).
Free time for your rest or personal exploration.
Lunch and dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 8 HOCHIMINH CITY – VISIT (B/L/L)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for a tour of Ho Chi Minh City. You will be captivated by the frenetic activity of the country's economic capital. The tour will take you from the colonial city with its Cathedral, Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, Opera House, Nguyen Hue pedestrian street, and Ben Thanh Market to the vibrant and colorful Cholon district with its Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda (the Celestial Lady). Inevitably, you will think of Marguerite Duras.
Lunch at a restaurant in town.
Dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 9 HOCHIMINH CITY – CAI BE (MEKONG DELTA) - HOCHIMINH CITY (B/L/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Cai Be in the heart of the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival in Cai Be, board your boat and travel up the Mekong River, passing through the Cai Be floating market, a hub for local trade. Stops will be made to visit workshops producing regional specialties (puffed rice cakes, coconut milk caramels, rice cakes, etc.), to sip honey tea, to enjoy a performance of traditional amateur music, and to sample seasonal fruits. At Tan Phong Island, take a rowboat ride on the canals. After crossing the Mekong, disembark on An Binh Island for lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walk to visit a tropical fruit orchard. Reboard your boat for the return trip to Cai Be. Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Dinner at your leisure (at your own expense). Overnight stay at a hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.

DAY 10 HO CHI MINH CITY – DEPARTURE (B/-/-)
Breakfast at the hotel. Free time for your personal exploration and to better soak up the atmosphere of the place until the transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your return flight.
Lunch and dinner are at your own expense.

***End of our services***

THE PRICE INCLUDES:

– Accommodation with breakfast in the hotels and junk indicated or similar depending on availability at the time of booking.
– Meals mentioned in the program (B: breakfast, L: lunch, D: dinner).
– Services of local French-speaking or English-speaking guides depending on the program.
– Transfers and transport by comfortable private air-conditioned vehicles with driver according to the program.
– Boat cruises according to the program.
– Visits and entrance fees to the sites mentioned in the program.
– Overnight sleeper train ticket from Hanoi to Hue.
– Domestic flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City.

THE PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE:
– Visa fees for Vietnam if required (no visa required for French citizens if your stay does not exceed 15 days)
– International round-trip flights, nor airport tax
– Meals not mentioned in the program (meals are optional and at your own expense)
– Tips
– Drinks, telephone, personal expenses and anything not clearly mentioned in the "Price includes" section.
– Cancellation, medical, repatriation, baggage insurance… to be purchased in your country

THE ADVANTAGES OF ASIAPLUS TRAVEL:
– Bottle of water in the vehicle for every day of guided tours.
– 24/7 monitoring of your trip's progress.

NOTES ON THE ROUTE:
Please note that the hotels listed above are indicative only and entirely dependent on their availability at the time of your confirmation. In the event that booking is impossible or the hotel cancels due to force majeure, the listed hotel(s) will be replaced with at least an equivalent option.
– Hotel rooms are available from around 2 pm and are vacated from around 12 pm. For earlier check-in or late check-out, you will need to request it and an additional fee will apply.
– The program may be changed due to local weather conditions or other unforeseen reasons.
– Prices may be subject to change in the event of program modifications, changes in the number of participants, or postponement of dates…

Important: This is a travel proposal. No services have been booked yet. We await your confirmation and deposit payment to proceed with the booking in accordance with our terms and conditions.

PAYMENT TERMS:

• A deposit of 25% of the total price is payable by bank transfer or credit card via the internet upon booking
• The remaining 75% must be paid before the start of the trip by bank transfer or credit card, or in cash at the start of the trip upon your arrival on site.
• Bank charges related to the payment are the responsibility of the customer

YOUR TRIP PRICES:

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