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Tour Across Vietnam: Journey from North to South 10 Days

Tour Across Vietnam Journey from North to South

Overview

Tour across Vietnam: Journey from North to South not only covers most of Vietnam’s highlights, but it also provides an excellent overview of the nation. Vietnam’s breathtaking natural characteristics and traditional Oriental culture have made it a popular travel destination for years.

Tour Across Vietnam
Tour Across Vietnam

Visit some of the country’s most well-known sites to get a sense of Vietnam from north to south. You can enjoy thrilling activities like sightseeing, spending the night on a Ha Long Bay cruise, and riding a cyclo to see Sai Gon, in addition to admiring the natural and cultural splendor. With the help of all of this, you will acquire the most astounding knowledge regarding Vietnam.

Highlights

Visit famous tourist attractions in Vietnam:

  • Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam
  • Tran Quoc Pagoda: The pagoda with the oldest history in Hanoi
  • Experience local life through 36 streets in Hanoi.
  • Enjoy the unique art of water puppetry.
  • Capture the beauty of Ha Long Bay, one of the seven natural wonders of the world, on a luxury cruise.
  • Visit Hoi An ancient town, once the busiest trading port in Indochina, with many unique architectural.
  • Learn about the history and beauty of the ancient capital of Hue.
  • Explore Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

Itinerary

You will be met by a guide upon arrival at the Hanoi airport and taken to your lodging.
Time to unwind after a long trip and go solo sightseeing in the city.

Spend the night in Hanoi

Eat breakfast. The journey will begin when you are picked up in the foyer.

Temple of Literature
Temple of Literature
  • You will go to Vietnam’s first university, founded in the eleventh century, and the Temple of Literature. The well-kept structures and gardens provide a calming window into Vietnam’s past.
Uncle Ho's house on Stilts
Uncle Ho’s house on Stilts
  • We visit Uncle Ho’s house on Stilts,” which is situated on the grounds of the Presidential Palace, and pass by Ba Dinh Square for a picture op over his mausoleum.
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda
  • Next, we go to the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda, which is located on the bank of West Lake.
Old Quarter
Hanoi Old Quarter
  • Explore the Old Quarter in the afternoon. It was once a hub for manufacturing, residential development, and trade, with each street devoted to a certain industry.
Ho Guom
Ho Guom

Go to “Ho Guom.” Then, before returning to the hotel, we take in a water puppet show, a distinctively northern Vietnamese art form that portrays images of rural life and well-known local tales.

Spend the night in the hotel.

Make the journey to Ha Long Bay after breakfast. UNESCO has twice designated Ha Long as a World Heritage Site of exceptional natural beauty.

Ha Long Bay
Ha Long Bay

11:00–12:00 At the first floor of the Terminal-Ha Long International Cruise Port in Bai Chay Ward, Ha Long City, check in at the Ambassador’s Lounge.

12:00–12:30: After the passengers are moved to the Ambassador Cruise, a quick welcome briefing will take place in the restaurant or piano lounge while you enjoy a special welcome drink.

Ambassador Cruise
Ambassador Cruise

12:45–14:00: Savor a buffet lunch while taking in the breathtaking vistas of the limestone islets that make up Ha Long Bay, a World Natural Wonder.

Luon Cave
Luon Cave

14:30–15:30: Your first excursion is a trip to Luon Cave, one of the most distinctive caverns in Halong Bay. It has a closed arch-shaped lake within and a bamboo boat that you may sit on and be rowed by a local, or you can go kayaking.

Titov Island
Titov Island

From 16:00 to 17:00, take a trip to Titov Island, a beautiful location with a crescent-shaped beach where you may swim in the azure waters and ascend the island to get an incredible 360-degree view of the bay.

15:45–16:30: We will serve homemade cakes in the Piano Lounge to those who aren’t going on any excursions. In addition, guests have the option to remain onboard and spend the afternoon indulging in pampering at the Atelier de Beauté Spa* or soaking in the outdoor Jacuzzi pool.

17:30–18:00: The Ambassador Cruise will anchor for the night at dusk.

This is the ideal time for you to enjoy a cookery lesson, Happy Hour*, canapes in the Piano Lounge (or, weather permitting, on the Sundeck), and live music in the Piano Lounge before to dinner, which is sure to satisfy your appetite.

19:00: Indulge in a delectable meal from the restaurant’s special chef’s menu. (Casual, semi-formal, or smart casual attire)

Squid fishing, a spa treatment at Atelier de Beauté Spa*, movies at your cabin, and live music from the Midnight Buzz Band at the Piano Lounge from 20:30 to 22:30 (except Tuesday) are all available after dinner. Indulge in drinks*.

At about lunchtime, board our cruise ship, take part in the welcome activities, and settle into our comfortable accommodation. As the cruise ship cruises into the depths of Ha Long, take in a delectable lunch served in the dining area onboard while sailing past stunning karst formations.

Savor supper on board, then unwind and enjoy the nighttime views of the harbor. As an alternative, you may go night fishing, see a movie, or indulge in spa services while on board.

Spend the night on the cruise.

Note: The itinerary for the cruise may vary based on the weather, water level, decision made by the local authorities, or changes to the itinerary.

06:30–07:00: Begin your day with a Tai Chi class in the Piano Lounge or on the sundeck. (Relies on meteorological conditions).

7:00–07:30: Come to the Piano Lounge for a light breakfast that includes coffee, tea, and freshly made pastries.

Explore Sung Sot Cave, the biggest and most spectacular cave in the bay, from 07:30 to 08:30. It has amazing and enigmatic thousand-year-old stalactites in a range of unusual shapes.

08:30–09:30: The restaurant serves a hearty breakfast.

9:30-9:45: Bill payment and check-out take place at the first-deck reception.

10:15-11:30: Departure from Ha Long International Cruise Port.

You will be picked up at the dock by our guide and driven to the airport for your trip to Da Nang.

Once you arrive, say hello and head to the acient town of Hoi An.

Arrive, have fun. Spend the night at Hoi An.

Eat breakfast. You will be picked up at the hotel by our drivers and guides.

Hoi An Acient Town
Hoi An Acient Town

Bicycle from De Vong River to Cam An wharf; visit the garden; chat with the farmers; explore the communities on bicycles. Take a boat ride to the Cua Dai sand dunes, take in the spectacle of the casting net, and pick up some casting tips from a local fisherman. Proceed to the coconut village of Cam Thanh Water and receive a brief overview of its history.

Japanese Pagoda Bridge
Japanese Pagoda Bridge

Discover the ancient town of Hoi An in the afternoon, which includes the Japanese Pagoda Bridge, Chinese streets, historic Phung Hung homes, the market, and the ancient port. Hoi An’s historic center is illuminated with hundreds of colorful lanterns on the first and fifteen of the lunar month, adding an extra touch of glitz.

Overnight in Hoi An.

A leisurely hotel breakfast.

Take your time and enjoy your morning. At lunchtime, we check out of our hotel and prepare to head north to Hue City.

Mable Mountains
Mable Mountains

We take images of this vibrant city as we journey down one of Vietnam’s most picturesque highways, stopping along the way at places like Mable Mountains, Da Nang Beach (formerly called China Beach during the Vietnam War), and the Han River bank. We travel across Hai Van Pass, which offers an amazing vista.

After arriving in Hue, check into our hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure.

Overnight in Hue.

Hue Imperial City
Hue Imperial City

After eating breakfast at the hotel, we travel to Hue Imperial City, sometimes referred to as Hue Capital. Constructed in 1802 by King Gia Long, the first of the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam. The 13 Nguyen Dynasty lived and worked here, beginning with King Gia Long and ending in 1945 with the abdication of King Bao Dai.

Thien Mu Pagoda
Thien Mu Pagoda

Visit the imposing Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue’s most well-known sites, after that. Proceed with your drive to Tu Duc’s tomb, often known as the “poet Emperor,” which is situated in a graceful park with an impressive lake and pavilion complex.

Going back to the hotel, relaxing, and spending the night in Hue.

After checking out and having breakfast at the hotel, head to the airport to catch your flight to HCM.

After being welcomed by our guide upon arrival, we start the city tour. You are going to the Museum of American War Crimes, which used to be called the War Remnants Museum. This is a powerful illustration of the pointlessness of war.

War Remains Museum
War Remains Museum

Proceed to a covert weapons stockpile utilized in the most recent Indochina War after seeing the War Remains Museum. Tucked away in a historic home, it lets you explore the same cellars that the resistance fighters did and observe how various weaponry was concealed.

The pagoda of the Emperor of Jade, a symbol of Saigon’s people and a century-old shrine, is the next stop on the tourist itinerary. The faithful’s (passing through) prayers would affect and even raise fertility.

Binh Tay Market, often known as “Cho Lon,” or “big market,” is another location that is not to be missed. A visit to this market truly tells it all, even though the entire district lives up to its moniker. You will undoubtedly love strolling through the tangle of kiosks in this busy market, which sells everything from dried squid to imitation Ray-Bans.

Visiting a lacquerware workshop will be the last stop on your tour of Saigon. Spend the night in a Ho Chi Minh City hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

We had a nice journey this morning over the Rach Mieu bridge to Ben Tre province. After arriving at Hung Vuong Pier, take a motorized boat ride on the Ben Tre River, one of the Mekong River’s tributaries, and observe the vibrant riverside activities, like fishing and water transfer.

Ben Tre
Ben Tre

We go to a brick kiln first to observe the traditional method of printing and baking bricks. Proceed to explore one of the numerous workshops along the canal that prepare coconuts. Once you’re back on the boat, head through the scenic scissors streams to a settlement where you may observe some locals having a fruit snack and weaving sleeping mats.

Travel by bicycle or motorized cart (tuk tuk) along shaded paths, passing past vegetable plains and lush rice fields to get a sense of real living and learn about tropical culture from the locals. Visit a nearby riverbank eatery for lunch.

We take a rowing boat along a gorgeous water palm creek after lunch, where we eat local specialties. Afterwards, we meet up with the motorized boat and ride back to the pier, where the driver is waiting to take us back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon and leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast at the hotel. You have a half-day excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels. This is an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapon shops, field hospitals and command centers.

Cu Chi Tunnels
Cu Chi Tunnels

During the Vietnam War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a fire free zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of the tunnels have been opened for visitors.

Transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

End of the services.

Inclusions

  • Enthusiastic and experienced tour guide
  • Modern and comfortable transportation vehicles
  • Meals according to tour schedule
  • Drinking water in the car
  • Entrance tickets to tourist attractions
  • Accommodation costs according to tour program

Exclusions

  • Early check-in and late check-out fees
  • Airline tickets
  • Cost of drinks during meals
  • Tips for tour guide and driver
  • The costs are not mentioned in the tour
  • Single room surcharge
  • Travel insurance

Notes

  • The schedule may change to suit objective reasons but tourist attractions will be guaranteed
  • Check-in and check-out follow general hotel regulations

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