Overview
This 12-day Vietnam adventure offers a perfect mix of history, culture, nature, and relaxation. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City with visits to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta, then unwind on Nha Trang’s sunny shores with snorkeling, BBQ, and spa experiences. Continue to Da Lat’s cool highlands before flying north to Hanoi, exploring Ninh Binh’s landscapes, and cruising overnight through the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay.
Tour package includes accommodation in a cruise and hotels as well as flights, expert guides, meals, transport and more.
Trip Highlights
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City's historic sites
- Venture into the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Venture into the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Relax at a Nha Trang beach resort
- Discover the ancient capital and cruise in Ninh Binh
Itinerary
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Nha Trang - Da Lat - Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam! On your first day, you can arrive in Ho Chi Minh city at any time as the only activity scheduled is the airport pick up. A private car and driver will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Once you have checked in, the rest of the day is free for you to rest or explore the city and form your own first impressions of Vietnam. The airport transfer is included in the itinerary. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city and get ready for an exciting adventure!
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Accommodation Options:
Captown Hotel Saigon - 3-star or similar
Nesta Saigon Hotel - 4-star or similar
Majestic Saigon Hotel - 5-star or similar
After enjoying breakfast at the hotel, embark on a fascinating journey through the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of neo-Romanesque architecture built by the French in the 19th century. Next, stop at the historic Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel and featuring a beautiful interior of intricate maps, intricate designs, and arched windows. Then, explore the Reunification Palace, the former presidential palace of South Vietnam and a symbol of the country's tumultuous past.
After a break for lunch at a local restaurant, the afternoon takes you to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. The tunnels, which span over 200km, played a critical role during the Vietnam War and were functioning underground cities that included trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. You will learn about the construction of the tunnels and spend the next few hours exploring the tunnels and war remnants, gaining insights into the harsh conditions and ingenious methods used to maintain life in the tunnels. You'll even have a chance to sample some of the simple cuisine that local fighters survived on and venture into the tunnels to experience the complex firsthand.
After the tour, return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for a comfortable overnight stay. The distance between Saigon and Cu Chi Tunnel is approximately 75 km, which takes about 1.5 hours to drive.
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Accommodation Options:
Captown Hotel Saigon - 3-star or similar
Nesta Saigon Hotel - 4-star or similar
Majestic Saigon Hotel - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.
Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.
Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.
In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
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Accommodation Options:
Captown Hotel Saigon - 3-star or similar
Nesta Saigon Hotel - 4-star or similar
Majestic Saigon Hotel - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Morning, our private driver will escort you to the train station for going to Nha Trang city.
You will have an 8 hour journey on the train with a VIP sleeper cabin, air-conditioned.
Upon arrival, a driver will pick you up and take you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you can explore the city on your own.
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Accommodation Options:
TK Nha Trang Hotel - 3-star or similar
Queen Ann Hotel - 4-star or similar
Amiana Nha Trang resort - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast
08:00 -8:30 AM: Tour guide picks you up at your hotel in Town and move to the port.
09:00 AM: Start the cruise to the first destination.
09:45 AM: Arrive Coral Reef, where is the habitat of several coral and fishes
The tour guide will provide you the snorkeling equipment and instruct you how to use. After that, they are free to swim and discover magic beauty of coral reefs and different colorful fishes.
11:30 AM: Arrive in Fishing Village: Tourists can visit the largest aquaculture system in Nha Trang Bay and have lunch with the BBQ menu
01:00 PM: Arrive Hon Tam – four-star resort
have a rest and relax in the four-star resort and use high-quality facilities at the resort such as:
● Mud bath service
● Infinity pools with the view to Nha Trang Bay.
● Water therapy
3:30 PM: Go back to the port. Drop you off at your hotel or meeting point
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Accommodation Options:
TK Nha Trang Hotel - 3-star or similar
Queen Ann Hotel - 4-star or similar
Amiana Nha Trang resort - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
You have a free day to explore the city on your own.
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Accommodation Options:
TK Nha Trang Hotel - 3-star or similar
Queen Ann Hotel - 4-star or similar
Amiana Nha Trang resort - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Morning, our car pick you up and drive to Da Lat city
You will have a 4 hour journey in the air-conditioned limousine car.
Upon arrival, the car will drop you off at the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you can explore the city on your own.
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Accommodation Options:
TTC Da Lat Hotel - 3-star or similar
TTC Ngoc Lan Hotel - 4-star or similar
Anna Mandara hotel - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast
8:00 a.m: Our guide and driver will meet you at hotel lobby for the tour:
Conquering Lang Biang Moutain peak.
Robin Hill – Cable Car.
Truc Lam Zen Monastery – Tuyen Lam Lake
Datanla Waterfall (Playing Asian longest toboggan-ride with the 2400m length).
Visit one of the most unique buildings in Da Lat – Hang Nga Villa, also known as The Crazy House, with an exotic design
High tech strawberry farm
16:00: Tour end.
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Accommodation Options:
TTC Da Lat Hotel - 3-star or similar
TTC Ngoc Lan Hotel - 4-star or similar
Anna Mandara hotel - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast
Morning, our car pick you up and escort you to the airport for flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival, the car will drop you off at the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day you can explore the city on your own.
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Accommodation Options:
Hanoi Nostalgia - 3-star or similar
Flower Garden Hotel - 4-star or similar
Apricot Hotel Hanoi - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast at hotel, our guide and driver will pick you at the lobby. We leave Hanoi for Ninh Binh trip. About 10:30 AM arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 - 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty - King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty - King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now two temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. An hour for lunch at local restaurant with local food.
After lunch, take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An grottoes whichis a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with only the sound of birds and the oars stirring the clear water and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains upon which graze white goats, visitors enjoy a heaven on earth. The end of the day, drive back to Hanoi.
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Accommodation Options:
Hanoi Nostalgia - 3-star or similar
Flower Garden Hotel - 4-star or similar
Apricot Hotel Hanoi - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, after breakfast at the hotel, the cruise team will pick you up. Take the most scenic route to reach Ha Long Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival to Ha Long- the natural wonders of Southeast Asia, you will enjoy a cruise trip on the Bay and explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.
After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or just relax.
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Accommodation Options:
Le Journey Cruise - 3-star or similar
La Pandora Cruise - 4-star or similar
Amanda Cruise - 5-star or similar
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning to witness the stunning sunrise and take in the fresh ocean air. Enjoy a delicious breakfast served on the boat while cruising leisurely through thousands of breathtaking islands in Halong Bay. This is a great opportunity to capture some amazing photos of the picturesque scenery.
During the cruise, we will also stop to visit a floating fishing village and hear legendary stories of the fishermen's daily life. Lunch will be served on the boat as we cruise back to the Halong City pier. From there, we will return to Hanoi. Upon arrival at Hanoi Old Quarter at around 3:30 pm to 4:00 PM.
Tour end. We hope that you have had an amazing time in Vietnam with us and have created unforgettable memories. Thank you for choosing Wonderscape Travel for your journey and we look forward to embarking on new adventures with you in the future.
Please note that airport transfer is included in your itinerary. Our team will ensure that your departure from Hanoi is as smooth and hassle-free as possible.
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Accommodation Options: No
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Inclusion and Exclusion
Tour price inclusion:
- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services
- All transportation mentioned above
- Double share with breakfast (including 5% service fee and 10% VAT tax)
- Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)
- Full furnished deluxe en-suite cabin with A/C, hot water.
- Experienced English-speaking guides
- Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
- Tissues and water on coach
- Service charges and government tax
- Exclusive and personalized single agent/single customer service
- 24/7 hotline support guaranteed
- No extra charge after services confirmation
- Internal flights with luggage
Tour price exclusion:
- International flights
- Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Public holiday surcharge (if any)
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- E-visa to Vietnam
- Other services not mentioned above
FAQs
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
For infant (0 – 2 years old): 10% adult rate.
03 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate.
Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult.
All tickets: Based on each airlines policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
We understand that things happen, sometimes you need to cancel your travel plans, and we are here to help you minimize any inconvenience.
In the event of cancellation, we will refund any payment made to Realistic Asia given that a cancellation fee is applicable.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
60 days prior to arrival date: No cancellation charge. We Guarantee 100% money back + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
59 – 30 days prior to arrival date: 5% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
29 – 15 days prior to arrival date: 10% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
14 – 8 days prior to arrival date: 40% cancellation charge + Airfare cancellation fees (according to the airline’s cancellation policy) if any
07 days prior to arrival date: 100 % cancellation charge
No show: 100% cancellation charge
After the trip has commenced, we are unable to refund any amount for unused services due to your early departure, late arrival, or missed days on tours.
To book a trip with Wonderscape Travel, you will need to pay a 10% deposit. The deposit is non-refundable.
Final payment is required no later than 30 days prior to departure unless otherwise stated. Some airfares or services must be paid in full at the time of booking.
