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Legendary street food, untouched natural beauty, ancient imperial cities...Vietnam has everything you could want in a Southeast Asia vacation! According to Vietnamese mythology, the Vietnamese people are descended from a dragon and a fairy, hence Vietnam's nickname the "Land of the Blue Dragon." Explore this mythical and magical country on a 9-night tour from...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Full-day sightseeing tour of Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown)
    • Sightseeing Tour of Hoi An with Thu Bon River Boat Trip
    • Sightseeing tour in Danang
    • Sightseeing Tour of the Old Imperial City in Hue
    • Hanoi Sightseeing Tour (full-day)

What's this trip about?

    Legendary street food, untouched natural beauty, ancient imperial cities...Vietnam has everything you could want in a Southeast Asia vacation! According to Vietnamese mythology, the Vietnamese people are descended from a dragon and a fairy, hence Vietnam's nickname the "Land of the Blue Dragon." Explore this mythical and magical country on a 9-night tour from Saigon to Hanoi. Start your journey in Vietnam's largest city Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a full-day sightseeing city tour with stops at the historic center, Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, and Chinatown. Then it's off to Hoi An, Vietnam's most picturesque city on the central coast. Enjoy a boat tour on the Thu Bon River as you pass temples, historic bridges, and markets bustling with activity. You'll then drive to Hue in central Vietnam, known as the former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty up until 1945. Enjoy excursions to Thuy Bien Village and Thien Mu Pagoda. From Hue, fly to your next destination in Halong. Cruise along the UNESCO-certified Halong Bay in a traditional wooden boat known as a junk! End your vacation in the capital of Hanoi, where you will enjoy a full-day tour of the city ending with a traditional water puppet show. Slurp a bowl of spicy and savory pho soup then bid the country goodbye! Helpful links for travel to Vietnam: Visa & Passport Info Vaccines & Medications Info

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CitySaigon
End CityVietnam

Travel Themes

  • Climbing & Mountaineering
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Relaxing Retreats

Destinations

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • Short Cruise

Trip includes

    • Roundtrip economy class airfare into Saigon (SGN), out of Hanoi (HAN)
    • All airport and inter-city transfers
    • 2 nights in Saigon at Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa, or similar
    • Full-day sightseeing tour of Saigon and Cholon (Chinatown)
    • One-way economy class flight from Saigon (SGN) to Da Nang (DAD)
    • 2 nights in Hoi An at Hoi An Beach Hotel, or similar
    • Sightseeing tour of Hoi An with a boat trip on the Thu Bon River
    • Sightseeing tour in Danang (en-route from Hoi An to Hue)
    • 2 nights in Hue at the Eldora Hotel, or similar
    • Excursion to Thuy Bien Village
    • Excursion to Thien Mu Pagoda (2 hours)
    • Sightseeing tour of Old Imperial City in Hue
    • One-way, economy class flight from Hue (HUI) to Hanoi (HAN)
    • 1 night in Halong at Halong Plaza Hotel, or similar
    • Private, half-day boat tour through Halong Bay with lunch
    • Sightseeing at But Thap Pagoda (en-route from Halong to Hanoi)
    • 2 nights in Hanoi at the May De Ville City Centre Hotel, or similar
    • Full day sightseeing tour of Hanoi with water puppet show*
    • Breakfast daily *Please note: The Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Friday and under annual renovation during Fridays and from 15 June to 15 August. In addition, the Museum of Ethnolgy is closed on Mondays and Vietnamese Holidays.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Saigon!

Say hello to Vietnam! Upon clearing Customs and Immigration, you will meet with a guide carrying an ICS Travel Group sign with your name. Your guide will present you with a welcome packet including all necessary documentation and vouchers and all contact inform...

Day 2 Saigon

Today you will explore the must-see sites in Saigon on a full-day tour! Begin the day in Saigon's historic center as you pass relics of French rule, then head to Reunification Palace, home to the sobering War Remnants Museum. End the day in Chinatown (Cholon), a feast for your eyes and nose!

Day 3 Saigon - Hoi An

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. Once you arrive, transfer to your hotel in Hoi An and spend the remainder of the day at leisure.

Day 4 Hoi An

Today you will tour Hoi An, an exquisitely preserved merchant town that was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1999. Wander its charming cobblestone streets as you admire its colorful houses and temples. In the afternoon, enjoy a boat ride down the Thu Bon River.

Day 5 Hoi An - Hue

Today you will travel from Hoi An to Hue, stopping in the city of Danang along the way. As Vietnam's third largest city, Danang is quickly becoming a popular destination for its beaches, mountains, and resorts.

Day 6 Hue

Begin the day with a boat cruise on the Perfume River to Thuy Bieu Village, where you will enjoy a walking or bike tour in the village. Later in the day, take another boat to Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue's most recognizable monument.

Day 7 Hue - Hanoi - Halong

Before departing Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel, providing a fascinating look into court life during the Nguyen dynasty. Transfer to Hue airport for your flight to Hanoi where you will then transfer by vehicle to Halong.

Day 8 Halong - Hanoi

Board a wooden boat (also called a junk) for a private, half-day tour along the stunning Halong Bay. Gaze upwards at the massive limestone rock formations jutting out of the sea!

Later you will transfer to Hanoi, stopping en route to But Thrap Pagoda.

Day 9 Hanoi

Spend a day sightseeing in Hanoi, Vietnam's modern-day capital. Tour the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Stilt House, the Museum of Ethnology, and the city's old quarter. End the day with a water puppet show.

Day 10 Depart Vietnam

It's departure day! Transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight home.

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Accommodation

  • Le Duy Grand Hotel
  • Lotus Hoi An Boutique Hotel & Spa
  • Midtown Hotel Hue
  • Saigon Halong Hotel
  • May De Ville City Center Hotel
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