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The culture of Vietnam is a concoction of the cultures of China, neighbouring Cambodia and France. Although situated in the south-eastern part of Asia, Vietnam had been under Chinese rule, and hence its culture is very similar to that of China. It is mostly regarded to be a melting pot of the migrants from China, Japan, Taiwan and Korea due to this. The rulers in Vietnam then went on to acquire other parts of the Khmer regime, thus assimilating elements of Cambodian culture as well. The colonial influence of the French is also seen in Vietnam through the use of the Latin alphabet, rise of Catholicism and the prevalence of bread and pastries in food.
Vietnam, located in Southeast Asia, is renowned for its rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture. From bustling cities like Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City to serene rice paddies in the Mekong Delta, Vietnam offers diverse experiences. Its cuisine, including pho and banh mi, delights food enthusiasts worldwide. Visitors are captivated by UNESCO World Heritage sites like Ha Long Bay and Hoi An Ancient Town. Vietnam’s warm hospitality and rapid modernization make it a compelling destination for travelers seeking both tradition and innovation in one dynamic country.
Included/Exclude
- Accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
- Private air-conditioned vehicle with private driver as mentioned itinerary
- Local English-speaking guide as mentioned itinerary
- Meals as mentioned (B = breakfast; L = lunch with set menu; D = dinner with set menu) with food only. Drinks are NOT included
- SIC tours as mentioned
- Entrance fee to the mentioned itinerary
- Bottled water for the touring day (500ml/bottle/pax/day) provided on the van
- Insurance
- Early check in/Late check out
- Visa
- Tip
- Beverages or any drinks during meals and on the cruise
- Personal expenses
- Surcharge in peak season (Christmas, New Year, Lunar New Year, etc.)
Tour Amenities
Tour Plan
Arrival Hanoi Vietnam
Our English-speaking guide will meet and welcome you at Noi Bai international airport. Transfer you to Hanoi downtown for check in then we will start exploring the city highlight with visiting Uncle Ho at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (from the outside), the nearby Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam´s first University. We then have a walking trip around Hoan Kiem Lake,
Hanoi´s fascinating Old Quarter and Dong Xuan market. This is your chance to be in the midst of typical Hanoian life and Vietnamese culture.
7pm: Dinner are served at the restaurant. Note: Check in time is 14h00.
Inclusion: Private transfer, guide, entrance fee, hotel, dinner
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay, Welcome on board
Departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00 AM in a private van (about 4 hours) from your hotel. Arrive at the port around noon. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin before the trip briefing. You enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch while cruising to explore the magic Bai Tu Long Bay. Stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave.
Relax at our secluded island-beach. Later
you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner. Overnight on the cruise.
Note: The final cruise itinerary is subject to change based on each cruise’s program.
Inclusion: Private transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, boat/junk, kayak, breakfast, lunch, dinner
Halong Bay
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay. Have brunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Hit the road back to Ha Noi. Check in your hotel.
7pm: Dinner at the restaurant.
Note: The final cruise itinerary is subject to change based on each cruise’s program.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Private transfer, guide, entrance fee, sampan boat, breakfast, lunch/brunch, dinner
Hanoi – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – City sightseeing
Have breakfast at your hotel.
Hit the road back to Ha Noi airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrival Saigon, pick up and transfer to city for the city sightseeing including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, the City Hall and the Ben Thanh market.
7pm: Dinner at Indian restaurant. Overnight in Hochiminh.
Inclusion: Private transfer, guide, entrance fee, breakfast, dinner, hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta
8.30 AM, you will be picked up and travel past miles of flat rice fields, along a bustling road to the Mekong Delta, the world’s largest delta and Vietnam's largest rice bowl.
On arrival in My Tho City, board a motorboat and navigate through intricate canals while observing the local daily life up close as well as the landscape of
waterways and lush islands. Land on Thoi Son Island where you can listen to Southern traditional music performed by native artists. Next, you will change to a paddle boat to cruise through the narrow canals and visit households with traditional occupations of home-based coconut candy and rice-wine making. Continue travel by motorized boat to another island to visit a bee farm and taste tea with fresh honey from the beehives and enjoy fresh fruits. On the return to My Tho, stop to visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, a prominent local Buddhist structure built in 1850 with a unique architectural mixture of Vietnamese, Roman, Chinese and Cambodian styles characterized by a highly ornate façade. At the end of the tour, you will find the way back to Ho Chi Minh.
7pm: Dinner at the restaurant. Overnight in HCMC
Inclusion: Private transfer, guide, entrance fee, local boat, breakfast, dinner, hotel
Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Have breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to HCMC airport for your flight home. Goodbye and hope to see you again soon!
Inclusion: Private transfer, breakfast
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