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Taste Of Viet Nam 7 days 6 nights

From US $792 pp
Taste Of Viet Nam 7 days 6 nights
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Overview

Vietnam is an increasingly appealing destination, captivating travelers with its breathtaking landscapes, rich cultural diversity, glorious history, and mouth-watering cuisine. A week-long journey across Vietnam is truly a must-do experience.
On this tour, we escort you from South to North (or vice versa), unveiling the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, the tranquil charm of Hoi An, and the timeless elegance of Hanoi, the nation’s capital.

Code: GVCL04
Duraton: 7 days
Departure:
Departure From: Ho Chi Minh City
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Highlight tour: 

- Explore major historical landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, gain deeper insight into Vietnam’s wartime history at the War Remnants Museum, and venture into one of the world’s most famous battlefields — the Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Discover the vibrant rhythm of life in the Mekong Delta, cruising through lush waterways, verdant orchards, and experiencing the rustic lifestyle of riverside communities.
- Enjoy a leisurely walking tour through Hoi An Ancient Town, where the peaceful pace of life and centuries-old traditions remain beautifully preserved.
- Discover a diverse array of city attractions and hidden alleys in the Hanoi Old Quarter, where history and daily life intertwine.
- Set sail aboard a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay, gliding past hundreds of dramatic limestone karsts rising from emerald waters.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh arrival (D)

Meet upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, followed by transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a short city orientation tour to get your first impressions of Ho Chi Minh City.
In the evening, savor a welcome dinner aboard a cruise boat along the Saigon River, offering beautiful nighttime views of the city skyline.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi tunnels (B,L)

Enjoy a half-day city tour to experience the very best of Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the historic Dong Khoi Street, renowned for its elegant colonial-era architecture. Visit the iconic Reunification Palace (formerly the Independence Palace) and gain deeper insight into Vietnam’s past at the poignant War Remnants Museum.

In the afternoon, venture to the Cu Chi Tunnels — an extraordinary underground network of tunnels, chambers, and passageways once used by Vietnamese soldiers during the war.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta- Danang- Hoi An (B,L) by flight

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for My Tho, the first bustling town of the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat cruise along the Mekong River to Thoi Son Islet, visiting lush orchards along the way. Sample seasonal tropical fruits, visit a honey-bee farm and a coconut candy workshop, then continue with a hand-rowed sampan ride through the narrow canals.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda before transferring to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An Old Town – Lantern Village (B, L)

In the afternoon, explore the charming Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, and a traditional Assembly Hall, where you can admire their unique architectural features while your guide introduces the history and cultural significance of each site.

Continue to a local lantern-making workshop, where a skilled craftsman will provide an introduction to the history, shapes, and colors of Hoi An lanterns, as well as the step-by-step production process. You will have the opportunity to create your own lantern and keep it as a meaningful souvenir.
After approximately 1–1.5 hours of learning and hands-on practice, return to the hotel.

Free time and overnight at the hotel.

Day 5: Hoi An- Da Nang – Hanoi – A Taste Local Food (B, D)

In time private transfer to DaNang airport for flight to HaNoi. Pick up then transfer to hotel (check in time hotel at 14h00).
In the afternoon, we’ll proceed to visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam - Vietnam’s first university, constructed in 1070 - it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past. We will take you past Hoan Kiem Lake to see the peaceful waters, and the beauty of Ngoc Son temple.

For the last part, Enjoy a walking tour through the maze of bustling streets that make up Hanoi’s Old Quarter. We tempt our tastebuds with the famed Hanoi dish Banh Cuon at a local eatery. Watch in awe as the skilled chefs demonstrate for you how this tasty dish is put together. Continuing into the atmospheric heart of the Old Quarter, we wander past street stalls and quiet residential lanes where you can observe local life that has changed little since Hanoi was founded over 1000 years ago.

Our next stop is where we sample some Bun Cha consisting of vermicelli, herbs and grilled pork. At Hanoi's best kept secrets, a hidden café, we will watch the demonstration and then try some egg coffee, a scrumptious local delicacy.

Continue to other food stalls in Hang Bo and Ho Hoan Kiem Street where we try some dishes such as Che “Vietnamese style pudding” - this specialty is one not to be missed!

List of street bites and food that you will have;
1, Banh Cuon Thanh Van (Vietnamese Steam Rice Rolls)
2, Bia Hoi Hà Nội (Hanoi draught beer with peanuts)
3, Xôi Chè Bà Thìn (Vietnamese style pudding)
4, Bun Cha & Egg Coffee (grilled pork with vermicelli/ Vietnamese egg coffee with
demonstration).

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

At 8:00 am Our driver and guide pick you up from hotel / stay and follow the new highway to depart for Tuan Chau Island, Halong City, stop over for a rest on the way

About 11:00:  Arriving Tuan Chau Harbor, welcome aboard, and safety briefing

The ship will take you on an over 5 hours journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes, including Cock Fighting and Thumb, while enjoy Vietnamese mouth-watering lunch on boat.

12:45: Arriving Bo Hon archipelago, you will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes of sea lives, the go kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discovery the beautiful lagoon.

Visiting Titov Island with sandy beach adjacent to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titov Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

16h00: Returning to We Go Halong Cruise for relaxing and cruising back toward Tuan Chau harbor. There is a lot of time for sunbathing on the upper deck, and great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.Disembarking for going back on the new highway to Hanoi.

Overnight at hotel

Day 7: Hanoi- Departure (B)

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time at leisure until the scheduled transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight home or onward to your next destination.

Price & Inclusion

All prices quoted in USD per person Valid till 31 March 2026 (Except Christmas 24 Dec, New year 31 Dec and Tet holiday)

Packages Class

2 pax

3 pax

4 pax

5-7 pax

8-11 pax

Single Sup

3 Stars

$1,195

$1,014

$891

$820

$792

+$153

4 Stars

$1,286

$1,103

$982

$910

$882

+$237$240

5 Stars

$1,551

$1,368

$1,244

$1,170

$1,144

+$502

(All prices in USD)

Inclusions

  • Full transportation by private car or bus as the tour program indicated.
  • Meals as itinerary indicated (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
  • 2 Domestic flights with airport taxes: HoChiMinh – Danang - Hanoi
  • Private English-speaking guide.
  • Entrance fees.
  • Boat trip at sights mentioned
  • Double/Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; ( AC room)

Exclusions

  • Travel Insurance
  • Other meals, Drinks
  • Personal expenses, emergency transfers
  • Meal are not mentioned in the program
  • Tips and gratitude for guide and drivers
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LIST OF HOTELS USE

CITY

HOTEL 3*

HOTEL 4*

HOTEL 5*

HOCHIMINH

ACNOS GRAND HOTEL Grand Deluxe http://acnoshotel.com

NORTHERN CHARM HOTEL Premier City View www.northerncharmhotel.com.vn

MAJESTIC SAIGON HOTEL Colonial Deluxe http://majesticsaigon.com

HOI AN

LA CHARM HOI AN HOTEL & SPA

Superior https://lacharmhoianhotel.com

 

VINH HUNG RIVERSIDE RESORT & SPA

Superior Garden View http://www.vinhhungresort.com

BLISS HOI AN BEACH RESORT & WELLNESS

Deluxe

www.Blisshoian.com

HA NOI

LA DOLCE VITA HOTEL Superior www.ladolcevita-hotel.com

THANG LONG OPERA Superior www.thanglongoperahotel.com

 

THE ORIENTAL JADE HOTEL Sapphire Quarter View http://www.orientalhospitalitygroup.com

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