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14-Day Vietnam Greatest Highlights

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Overview

This is a fascinating journey from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south, takes you to the best places in Central Vietnam and offers the chance to experience the lifestyle of the people in the different regions of the land, all in a 2-week trip to Vietnam.

Over 14 days you'll engage in various activities like cyclo riding, trekking and boating in the Mekong Delta. Also, you will visit one of the New Seven Wonders of the World, Halong Bay, with the chance to go kayaking on the bay, which is one of the most interesting activities there.
Sightseeing
Culture & Arts
Food & Drink
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Wellness
Beach & Sea
Hiking & Trekking

Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

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Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Hanoi airport and meet our guide and driver who will pick you up and take you to the hotel to check in. Relax at hotel in Hanoi today or explore the city at your own pace.

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    Accommodation

    May De Ville Legend Hotel and Spa3.5 star

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    Activities

    Hanoi Street Food Walking TourOptional Activity: AU$ 31 per person

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Dong Da

Day 2

Hanoi City Tour

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Hanoi City Tour

You will have a full day to visit some famous places around Hanoi as the stilt-house of Ho Chi Minh (this is where our uncle Ho spent the final days of his life), the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature. After lunch, visit the Museum of Ethnology Hoa Lo Prison..

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    Accommodation

    May De Ville Legend Hotel and Spa3.5 star

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House

    Temple of Literature

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Cầu Giấy

Day 3

Trang An and Mua Cave

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Trang An and Mua Cave

Today, you will have a full day in Ninh Binh province where you'll visit Trang An and learn more about the northern Vietnamese countryside, history, and culture, features karst formations and caves that you'll explore by boat. After lunch, you will climb to Mua Cave, from here you can take in the views of Ninh Binh, with some great places to take pictures.

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    Accommodation

    May De Ville Legend Hotel and Spa3.5 star

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    Activities

    Tràng An

    Hang Mua Cave

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from May De Ville Legend Hotel and Spa to Trang An Departure Boat Ticket

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 4

Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay

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Hanoi - Halong - Lan Ha Bay

08:00 AM: Pick up at your hotel by Cruise’s Limosine Shuttle bú to move to Halong Bay
12:00 – 12:30 Welcome to Lacasta Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.
Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay.

15h45: You will do Kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air). Dinner and overnight on cruise



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    Accommodation

    La Casta Cruise Group5 star

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    Activities

    Lan Ha Bay

    Kayaking on Halong Bay

    La Casta Cruise Games

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    Restaurants

    Lunch on La Casta Cruise

    Dinner on La Casta Cruise

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    Transportations

    Minivan from May De Ville Legend Hotel and Spa to Tuan Chau Island

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Hạ Long

    Haiphong

    Quảng Ninh Province

Day 5

Lan Ha Bay - Hai Phong - Flight to Danang

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Lan Ha Bay - Hai Phong - Flight to Danang

7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00:
- Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
- Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at La Casta cruise. After that we will transfer you to Hai Phong airport to take flight to Danang. Arrival Da Nang - our guide and driver pick up to hotel

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    Accommodation

    TNT VILLA HOI AN ( T&T VILLA HOI AN)3.5 star

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    Activities

    Kayaking on Halong Bay

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    Restaurants

    Breakfast on La Casta Cruise

    Lunch on La Casta Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tuan Chau Island to Cat Bi International Airport

    Plane from Cat Bi International Airport to Da Nang International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Haiphong

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Hội An

Day 6

Hoi An Cooking class

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Hoi An Cooking class

Today, you will join half day cooking class to learn how to make Vietnamese traditional food then visit Hoi An Ancient Town in the afternoon. Wander among the open streets, filled with shops, cafes and restaurants and take in the captivating atmosphere of Hoi An.

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    Accommodation

    TNT VILLA HOI AN ( T&T VILLA HOI AN)3.5 star

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    Activities

    Hoi An Cooking Class

    Japanese Covered Bridge

    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall

    Hoi An Ancient Town

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Quang Nam Province

Day 7

Tra Nhieu Fishing Village by Bicycle

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Tra Nhieu Fishing Village by Bicycle

Taking this tour by bicycle that will give you the chance to experience a bit of rural life in central Vietnam. Enjoy the countryside, visit Tra Nhieu Fishing Village and taste local food before continuing to Tra Que Village, filled with fruits and vegetables that are grown organically. You can help out on the farm before lunch.

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    Accommodation

    TNT VILLA HOI AN ( T&T VILLA HOI AN)3.5 star

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    Activities

    Tra Nhieu and Tra Que Villages

    Coconut Garden Tours

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Day 8

Hoi An at Leisure

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Hoi An at Leisure

Today you are free to discover Hoi An or visit An Bang, Cua Dai Beach. Both nearby, An Bang beach is lined with beautiful restaurants and bars where you can get a beach chair, or relax in the shade on a bamboo chair. Cua Dai is the slightly quieter option, where locals relax at one of the small outdoor street food vendor spots. Alternatively, relax in the hotel or walk around the old town.

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    Accommodation

    TNT VILLA HOI AN ( T&T VILLA HOI AN)3.5 star

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Day 9

Relax in Hoian

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Relax in Hoian

Relax in Hoian

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    TNT VILLA HOI AN ( T&T VILLA HOI AN)3.5 star

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Day 10

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Have breakfast at your hotel, and then you are free until the driver comes to pick you up and transfer you to the airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once in the city, you'll transfer to the city and relax. In the evening, you may wish to explore the city in search of a local restaurant.

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    Accommodation

    Avanti Saigon hotel 3 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hoi An TNT Villa to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang International Airport to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Avanti Hotel Saigon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

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Ho Chi Minh City and Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast, you will visit Cu Chi Tunnel the network of over 200km of tunnels that became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In the afternoon, we visit "Notre Dame" cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Avanti Saigon hotel 3 star

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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    War Remnants Museum

    Ben Thanh Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Avanti Hotel Saigon to Củ Chi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    District 3

Day 12

Mekong Delta and Can Tho

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Mekong Delta and Can Tho

Leave Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the scenic journey along the national highway that is lined by green rice fields. Arrive in My Tho first to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a leisurely boat ride along the river, where you'll see stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.

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    Accommodation

    Bamboo Eco Village

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    Activities

    Vinh Trang Pagoda

    An Khánh Tour

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Avanti Hotel Saigon to Vinh Trang Pagoda

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Mỹ Tho

    Ben Tre

    Cần Thơ

Day 13

Back to Ho Chi Minh City

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Back to Ho Chi Minh City

Wake up in the early morning at 5 am to take a boat trip to explore the Mekong Delta, then proceed to visit Cai Răng Floating Market, which is one of the liveliest in the whole region. In the afternoon, make your way back to the city.

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    Accommodation

    Avanti Saigon hotel 3 star

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    Activities

    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Sightseeing in Can Tho

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Can Tho to Avanti Hotel Saigon

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cần Thơ

    Ninh Kiều

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 14

The End of Your 2-Week Trip to Vietnam

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The End of Your 2-Week Trip to Vietnam

Have breakfast at the hotel and then you are free to explore the nearby shops and markets until the driver comes to pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight departure. This marks the end of your 2-week trip to Vietnam.

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    Activities

    Ben Thanh MarketOptional Activity

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    Restaurants

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Included in Price

  • 12 nights accommodation
  • 24 activities
  • 13 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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