Overview
Explore the stunning scenery, rich history, and captivating allure of Vietnam on a curated highlights tour. This tailor-made 11-day itinerary offers a captivating journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of Halong Bay and the enchanting ambiance of Hoi An with its charming floating lanterns, cutural seekers at Imperial Citadel in Hue. Whether beginning in Saigon or Hanoi, immerse yourself in the trip to the lush Mekong Delta and relish in the diverse tapestry of Vietnam, offering endless opportunities for exploration and fascination
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, after clearing all customs procedures, please proceed to exit gate and look for your driver who will be waiting at the lobby, holding the Wonderscape Travel signboard with your name on it, if you cannot locate your driver, please go to the Airport information counter situated in the middle of Domestic and International arrival lobby (inside the terminal) and call the emergency numbers (+84) -------- for assistance. Your driver will come to meet you up and transfer you to hotel for check in and free at leisure.
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the largest and most vibrant city in Vietnam. It is a cultural and economic hub that attracts millions of visitors every year. Whether you are interested in its rich history, its diverse cuisine, its modern skyscrapers, or its lively nightlife, Ho Chi Minh City has something for everyone.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
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 Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Relish the remaining moment in Ho Chi Minh City before your private driver escorts you to airport to take the flight to Hue. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for relax. Check in time at 2PM
Overnight in Hue
Meals: Breakfast
8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue city center and start the Hue city full day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences.
Take a dragon boat to cruise on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pogoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume river will make you very comfortable.
Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.
After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.
Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!
Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture
Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.
On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).
4:00 – 5:00 p.m: Back to your hotel.
Later, you will be transferred to Hoi An by private car. Upon arrival, check in hotel and overnight
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hoi An Old Town center and and take you on your Hoi An walking tour
• Stroll through the charming streets of Hoi An Old Town and learn about the people and their history. Enjoy Hoi An’s historic beauty as you stroll down the Thu Bon River’s bank through the town’s winding streets.
• Stop by the Japanese Covered Bridge to see the Hoi An Old Town symbol. During the early 1600s, a Japanese covered bridge was constructed.
• Visit Fujian Assembly Hall – the first place of worship for those who immigrated from Fujian, China, to Hoi An in the 17th century. Fujian Assembly Hall is one of Hoi An Ancient Town’s five renowned assembly halls and a religious relic. The Hall has all of the basic structural features of a Chinese Assembly Hall.
• Admire Tan Ky Old House – Hoi’s oldest merchant house in old town. Tan Ky Old House is one of the few that has been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is a 200-year-old Vietnamese merchant house with a seamless blend of three different architectural styles (Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese). Despite being built more than two centuries ago, this structure retains the original beauty of ancient Hoi An.
• Visit some of the well-known handicraft shops and art galleries in Hoi An. Discover smaller laneways and local neighbourhood to gain a better understanding of Hoi An’s endless charm.
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Full day free at your own activities.
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to Da Nang airport to take the flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel for relax. Check in time at 2PM
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is one of the most ancient cities in the world. This place offers examples of both contemporary and classical architecture right in the city center.
Afternoon, you can explorer this city by own with those famous places: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi Old Quarter, Opera House, enjoy Water puppet show at Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple or special experience at train street coffee…
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
cruise
After breakfast at hotel, you drive to Halong bay. The scenery of Halong Bay where thousands of limestone islands jut out of the emerald sea, sculpted into bizarre shapes is truly an iconic image for Vietnam. An overnight boat trip is the best way to enjoy this Vietnamese must-see. After breakfast leave Hanoi for a 2hr30mins drive to Halong Bay including a 20-minutes stop on the way .
Arrive at the jetty in Halong City towards noon and proceed with check-in formalities. After a welcome onboard, lunch will be served while cruising towards the bay itself. In the afternoon, enjoy some visits and/or activities (depending on each boat’s itinerary) or just spend some time relaxing on board.
Towards the end of the day the boat sets anchor for the night among the karst formations. Dinner is served on board.
Overnight on Halong Bay
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.
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Full day free at own activities or choose the full day city tour by group with lunch at USD 50 per person
8h00-8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City
08h45: Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.
09h30: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969.
Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world
- Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas…
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take picture of the Mausoleum and visit around that area
- Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for the annual maintaining.
11h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.
Special Note: We will visit Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays
12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available
14h00-14h15: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.
15h15: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.
16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!
Overnight in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.
Meal: Breakfast
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)
- Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
- Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
- E-visa to Vietnam
- Other services not mentioned above
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.
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.
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.
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.
