9-Day Itinerary Vietnam See the best of Vietnam from South to North.
Explore the finest of Vietnam on a personalized 9-day journey spanning from the South to the North. Immerse yourself in the enchanting blend of historical marvels and natural splendors as you traverse from the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the breathtaking landscapes of Danang. Discover the cultural richness of Hanoi before indulging in the serenity of Halong Bay, a true paradise on earth. With a curated itinerary showcasing the country's highlights and embracing its exotic sights, fragrances, and melodies, this Vietnam tour guarantees an unparalleled travel adventure.
See the best of Vietnam from South to North on this 9-day bespoke tour. Take in the blissful historic and natural wonders throughout the country from the lively city of Ho Chi Minh, the beautiful Danang with its spectacular natural landscapes, the rich-culture land of Hanoi to the slice of paradise – Halong Bay. With all the highlights and exotic sights, scents, and sounds combined in a Vietnam tour package, you are sure to get an ultimate travel experience here.
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Our tour guide is fluent in English and is highly knowledgeable about the destinations we visit. Upon request, we can also provide tour guides who speak other languages.
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We provide all essential services including land transfers, tickets, meals, and tour guides. Only personal expenses and tips are excluded.
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"Authentic Adventure proudly leads the way in organizing travel experiences in Vietnam – where travel isn't just a journey, it's an emotion!"
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City – the largest city in Vietnam. Our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 02:00 PM onwards. The balance of the day will be free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: None
Transfer: Private car
Morning
08:00 Depart to Cu Chi . We drive 70km to north- west of Ho Chi Minh city to visit the incredible system of tunnel, an extremely complex tunnel system, the Cu Chi Ben Duoc network covers a wide area of countryside near to Ho Chi Minh city and was an excellent way for the Viet Cong to move undetected by American forces underground. This evocative day tour explores the struggle of everyday life during the Vietnam War from a local perspective and takes you deep underground to explore the tunnels.
The Cu Chi tour starts with an introductory video detailing its long 20-years construction. Then it is time to go underground to experience the Cu Chi tunnel system ( size 80cm x 120 cm) which offered a safe haven for soldiers and thousands of Vietnamese people during the Vietnam War. It is virtually an underground city with dwelling houses, schools, hospitals and factories.
On display are booby traps, the remains of a US army tank and huge craters left by American B52 bombs. You will be able to admire lots of compelling photos and personal effects left behind.
There is also the chance to play real war games firing an authentic AK rifle, Garand M1, Carbine M16, M60, M30 at the National Defense Shooting Range used during the war.
Then we will drive back and reach Ho Chi Minh city around
1:00 pm for lunch
After lunch, we will visit the War Remnants Museum, which relates to the American phase of the Vietnam War. See displays of old military equipment and other related objects as well as larger exhibits including an F5A fighter and a UH1-Huey helicopter.
Continue to the nearby French colonial area, including a stop at the impressive Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica, a famous cathedral located in Paris Square. Discover the magnificent neo-Romanesque architecture as you take in the tranquil atmosphere inside. Then we visit Opera House , City Hall and Walking street.
5:PM Finally, enjoy a visit to Ben Thanh Market, a lively market in District 1, where your guide can help you bargain for goods.
After the tour you'll be dropped back at your hotel.
Morning
07:30 – 08:00 AM: Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive 2,5 hours to Cai Be. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet. Here are some activities on the trip:
Visit a flea market and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels of Mekong River.
Have some fresh fruits and visit some local cottage industries (coconut candy workshop, snake wine, pop-rice, or rice paper)
Visit an island named Tan Phong and a tropical fruit garden, listen to Vietnamese traditional music, and enjoy getting in touch with local life.
Afternoon
Take a cycling tour of about 30 minutes around the village -a fantastic way to experience local life.
Get back to the house, say goodbye to your hosts.
05:30 – 06:00 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh, be dropped off at your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Guide: English speaking guide
Transfer: Group transfer
Other: Boat trip on Mekong Delta
At the good time this morning, you will be transferred to the airport for a short flight to Danang city. Upon arrival to Danang, our tour guide will pick you up and transfer to the hotel to check in. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Guide: English speaking guide
Transfer: Private car
Morning
09:00 AM: Be picked up at hotel in Danang. Transfer to Ba Na Hills (35km) and take Cable Car which gains 5 world scores to Ba Na Hills station. Stop at By Night station to visit Vong Nguyet hills, The Old Villas of French, the Golden Bridge…
Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Ninh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden… Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour. Buffet lunch will be severed at the restaurant.
Afternoon
In the afternoon, you will be free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, The death race, dinosaur park… (2 hours). Or discover Ba Na hills on your own.
03:00 PM: Back to the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour Guide: English speaking guide
Transfer: Group transfer
Free at your leisure until being transferred to the airport to take your domestic flight to Hanoi.
Once arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our tour guide & driver to transfer to the hotel to check in. The balance of the day is at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Guide: English speaking guide
Transfer: Private car
Morning
7:45 – 8:15: Get picked up from your hotel.
8:15 ~ 11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Ha Long.
then passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at cruise's waiting lounge.
11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main cruise (Around 25 minutes). Get onboard and warmly welcome from crew team with welcome drink. After that, you will be given a short briefing about Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into private cabins.
13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay. That is must-do in North Vietnam Tours
Afternoon
15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.
(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).
17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.
At night
18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.
19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.
21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the Cruise.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Overnight on cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise
Transfer: Shuttle bus
Morning
6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.
7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets
Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...
09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.
09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at cruise.
10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.
11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor then a private car's driver pick up you there to go to Ninh Binh
* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long
Afternoon
Transfer back to Hanoi to check in the hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Our Services:
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Tour guide: English speaking guide on cruise
Transfer: Shuttle bus
You are free to relax until being transferred to the airport (without tour guide) for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time. Meals on your own. End of service.
Our Services:
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Tour Guide: None
Transfer: Private car
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