Tropical Adventure 10 Days
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho - Danang - Hoian - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
10
Days
From
R12678/pp
| Price/p Hotel | Twin Share | Single Traveller |
| 3-Star | ||
| 4-Star | ||
| 5-Star |
Itinerary
Overview
- Unique and eco-friendly excursions in Hoi An and Hue
- Observe and immerse yourself into the local life on waterways and lust fruit orchards of the Mekong Delta and the vibrant Saigon city.
- Finish your journey in Northern Vietnam at most iconic landmarks from the historic Hanoi capital to world-famous Ha Long bay.
Detailed Itinerary
Expand All +On arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you will be greeted and welcomed by our guide and driver, then be transferred to the hotel to check in at 2:00PM. You might have a sleep to recover, or wander around for some own exploration. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meals on your own account. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh.
We’ll go on a day-tour to an interesting place – Mekong Delta. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to 3 hours’ drive from Ho Chi Minh city center to Ben Tre. Arrive at Phong Nam pier, you will get on a cruise on Chet Say river – a tributary of Mekong River. From the boat, you have an opportunity to get a closer look at the local life and their handicrafts such as activated coconut charcoal, coconut-based products and mat weaving.
Pay a visit to nearby village where you can hop on “xe loi” (a special motorized trishaw) or cycling around through green vegetation and endless rice fields. Taste some delicacies for lunch at a local house.
Return to the dock after enjoying a fun boat trip along a narrow canal.
Bus transfer to Can Tho city.
Dinner on your own expense. Overnight stay at a hotel in Can Tho.
From Ninh Kieu wharf, we start our trip by a boat sailing to Cai Rang floating market. Watch in awe when you see the smooth performances of traders juggling all kind of fruits boat to boat. The practice of trading goods in the floating markets stands out as the image representing the tourism in this area. You will be immerse in this lively and bustling local wholesale market.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Transfer to the airport for a flight to Danang. Upon your arrival, our guide and driver are ready to pick up and transfer you to the hotel for check in.
Dinner at your own expense. Overnight stay the hotel.
After breakfast at the hotel, make a visit to one of Hoi An local markets in the morning. You can see how people sell things on the ground, eye-catching displays of herbs, fruits, meat and seafood. If you are keen on interacting with natives, this is a great chance.
Afterwards, we will head to Bay Mau nipa palm forest, hop on a coracle - a special means of transport in this area. You will find yourself floating under verdant mangrove forest. There are plenty of adorable souvenirs in shape of hats, rings, watches made of palm leaves being sold by locals along the way.
We have an exhilarating game for tourists called “bit mat dap nieu” - a Vietnamese folk game. After the game, take a sip of local tea before joining the cooking class. You will learn a lot about Vietnam cooking style in particular and Vietnamese culture in general. Enjoy your self-made lunch afterwards.
After lunch, a chilling boat ride on Thu Bon river is ready for you. From the boat, you can observe the day-day-day activities of rural inhabitants.
Return to the hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure.
Meals on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.
You have this full day in Hoian relaxing at the stunning An Bang Beach or taking a leisurely walk through the ancient town. Lunch and dinner on your expense. Overnight stay in Hoian.
You will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for a flight to Ha Noi City in the morning with no guide. Our driver and tour guide will be ready at Noi Bai International Airport will pick you up and send you to the hotel.
First visit of today is Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – a must-see for any tourists visiting Hanoi capital. Aside from the mighty gray-granite mausoleum and vast Ba Dinh Square, you may find Uncle Ho’s vestige and historical objects of the wars in his Stilt House, Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda.
Afterwards, you get to spend the rest of your day like at the Old Quarter where Hanoi’ most authentic goods are, from street food to jewelries.
Lunch and dinner on your own. Stay one night at the hotel
We’ll start our adventure to Ninh Binh by 2-hour driving to this city (around 110km)
Upon arrival, you’ll have a 1.5-hour visit to Van Long Nature Reserve - home to supernova Kong: Skull Island by a rowboat which enable you to have an insightful look into marvelous limestone caves and vast green rice fields.
Next, we’ll grab a bicycle and ride along Boi river bank to explore Gia Hung village and its neighboring areas. From here, we travel to Nho Quan village for a lunch with locals. After your meal, pay a visit to Hoa Lu ancient capital. This picturesque little citadel surrounded by mountains and rivers was once the capital of Vietnam in the 10th and 11th centuries, during the reign of the Dinh and the Le dynasties.
Get ready to head back to Hanoi. Dinner on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel.
Early breakfast as we will go on a ride to the second city – Ha Long. The iconic Ha Long Bay on the Gulf of Tonkin offers exceptional natural scenic beauty of limestone islets, designated World Heritage site. On the way to Ha Long, you might enjoy infinite rice paddy fields, rolling mountains scene of the Red river delta. As soon as you reach Ha Long, it is the beginning of an exciting cruise on this charming bay.
After your lunch on boat, you will be taken to some of glorious limestone caves. Each caves have stories of its own, possesses splendid and sacred exquisiteness made from stalactite. Finishing visiting the caves, tourists should reward themselves with a revitalizing swim in emerald water when the cruise comes to a halt. Kayaking is another option if you want to explore more of the bay by yourself.
The boat cast its anchor for a stay through the night. Have your dinner on board along with other fun games.
Kindly be informed that transportation used for moving from Hanoi to Ha Long is a shared shuttle bus (with an English speaking guide). Contact our travel consultants for more information about private transfer service.
Early morning on Ha Long bay is dreamy. Wake up to immerse yourself in a peaceful morning with fresh air and soothing light of the first sunshine. Enjoy your breakfast in such breezy atmosphere while the ship sails you further to the ocean then back to the land.
A light lunch on board will be served, followed by a trip from the dock to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
Dinner on your own account. Overnight stay at the hotel in Hanoi.
Last day in Hanoi, stroll around collecting some souvenirs for you loved ones back home. You will be transferred without guide to the airport for your departure flight.
Meals on your expense. End of service!
List of hotels we use: Best price, strategic locations, carefully-checked.
In Vietnam
|
Hotel Category Destination |
3 - Star | 4 - Star | 5 - Star |
| Halong Bay | Lavender Cruise | Lavender Elegance Cruise | Athena Luxury Cruise |
| Hoian | Kiman Hotel | Belle Maison Hadana Resort & Spa | Palm Garden Resort |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Le Duy Grand Hotel | Muong Thanh Centre Saigon | Hotel Majestic Saigon |
| Can Tho | Iris Hotel | Iris Hotel | Victoria Can Tho |
In Vietnam
| Halong Bay | Lavender Cruise |
| Hoian | Kiman Hotel |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Le Duy Grand Hotel |
| Can Tho | Iris Hotel |
| Halong Bay | Lavender Elegance Cruise |
| Hoian | Belle Maison Hadana Resort & Spa |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Muong Thanh Centre Saigon |
| Can Tho | Iris Hotel |
| Halong Bay | Athena Luxury Cruise |
| Hoian | Palm Garden Resort |
| Ho Chi Minh City | Hotel Majestic Saigon |
| Can Tho | Victoria Can Tho |
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
- Regional flights:
♦ Ho Chi Minh – Danang
♦ Danang - Hanoi
- Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air conditioned vehicle
- Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
- Local English speaking guide
- Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Water for activities (1 bottle per person per day)
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Vietnam visa
- Single supplement surcharge
- Other meals than mentioned
- Other services than mentioned
- Drinks, other than water on activity days
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
Trip Notes
Best Time to Visit: February to October when the weather is not too cold in the north and less rain in the Central
Car Procedure:
| VIETNAM | |
| 1 pax | 4 - seater car |
| 2 pax | 7 - seater car |
| 3 - 8 pax | 16 - seater car |
| 9 -14 pax | 30 - seater car |
| 15 - 20 pax | 35 - seater car |
Rooms are available from 14.00 on arrival day until 12.00 on departure day, room supplement charge will be added for request of early/late check in/out.
Airfares (if any) may change without notice prior to e-ticket issuance.
Our prices are valid for daily derparture for period 2019 to 2020.
Price for Infants and Children will be Quoted as Follow:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (Maximum 1 child under 2 years old travels with 2 adults; from the second child, 50% of the regular fare will be applied)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% of the regular fare will be applied
- Children from 12 years: 100% of the regular fare will be applied
During Peak Season and Special Occasions, Surcharges may be Added to the Price:
- Christmas and New Year’s Eve: Compulsory meals would be added during these times of the years, depends on hotels or resorts you will stay overnight.
- Easter Holidays 10 April – 12 April 2020: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
- Vietnam Lunar New Year – from 24 Jan 2020 – 27 Jan 2020: Extra fee will be applied during holiday.
Visa Requirements:
You must have a valid passport (six months beyond your planned stay, and at least one blank page for each visa stamp) and a visa (or pre - approval letter for a visa on arrival) to enter Vietnam. Check out the ultimate guides to get Vietnam visa or contact our travel consultants, they are always happy to advise you on visa requirements.
Customer Reviews
Based on 8 reviews
Jen B
Johannesburg, South Africa
"Pastoral beauty, unique culture, fantastic guide."
September 6, 2018
MollyBillie
Durban, South Africa
"Halong Bay - a must-see place with Vietnam Travel "
March 8, 2019
Dirkdale
Kimberley, South Africa
"Exceeded Our Expectations"
December 28, 2017
kalayaan82
New Castle, South Africa
"An eye for best views and deep knowledge of Vietnam history"
November 7, 2018
Voyageur000
Queenstown, South Africa
"Amazing time from the capital to the ancient citadel in Vietnam"
May 24, 2019
TaraSofiaa
Cape Town, South Africa
"A great way to travel - an impressive getaway!"
April 18, 2019
Our tour guide was very friendly, pleasant and had a great sense of humor! The bus was punctual, spacious and comfy. We went to the Marble Mountains, where we ... More +
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Grahamstown, South Africa
"Cambodia and Vietnam - an extraordinary combined vacation"
February 15, 2019
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Brittany M
Johannesburg, South Africa
"Splendid Journey of a Lifetime"
January 24, 2018
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