VIDTM7 - [Group] Vietnam Historical 8D7N
Duration
8 Days
Tour type
series
Departure place
Hanoi
Destination
Vietnam
Intro
Experience the best of Vietnam with a journey that begins in the vibrant capital city of Hanoi. Immerse yourself in its rich cultural tapestry before heading to the breathtaking landscapes of Ha Long Bay. Continue to the enchanting Hoi An Ancient Town, explore the stunning beaches of Danang, and cruise through the lush Mekong Delta. Conclude your adventure in the bustling Ho Chi Minh City, offering a perfect blend of historical charm, natural beauty, and urban excitement.
Itineraries
Arrival Ha Noi airport, Greetings by tour guide and transfer to Ha Noi center
City tour:
• Arrive at Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish IsLand in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Ha Noi built in the 6th century.
• Visit Ho Chi Minh complex, you have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where worships the Godess of Mercy – It is the most unique padoga in the world
• Lunch by your own account
• Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi Old Quarter Area
• Train street (if possible)
Check in hotel. (Check in hotel must be after 14.00PM) Free time for leisure.
Dinner by your own arrangement (no bus, no tour guide)
Overnight in Hanoi
Breakfast at hotel
07h30 – 8h00: Get picked up by our friendly guide then depart for Ninh Binh province
09h15: Have a short break for 15 – 20 minutes to relax
10h30: Visit Hoa Lư ancient capital of Vietnam between 968 and 1010. You have a chance to learn about Vietnamese history in the feudal system under Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasty
11h45: Have a buffet lunch in the restaurant with many local foods such as goat meat, fish, chicken, and fried rice…Vegetarian foods are always available in the buffet lunch
13h00: Visit Tam Coc by 1.5-hour bamboo boat. You will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky, and a stunning cave system during the boat trip. All make a masterpiece that the Vietnamese people called “Ha Long Bay on land”
14h30: Continue the tour for 45 mins - cycling around the village to discover the life of the local people.
15h30: Get back to Limousine Bus then leave for Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain & have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here
16h30: Get on the bus to return to Hanoi
18h30: Get dropped off at Hotel in Hanoi. Tour end
Free time for leisure
Dinner by your own arrangement (no transfer, no tour guide)
Overnight in Ha Noi
Breakfast at hotel then drive to Halong Bay (approx. 3hour drive) by shuttle bus of cruise
Around 11:30: Arrive in Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf. Transfer to Halong Boat by tender. Welcome drink on the boat and check in to your private cabin. Serve have lunch on board while cruising to some magnificent Halong bay scenes. Titov island where you take your time on swim, sunbath, trekking.... Bamboo rowing boat, kayaking (optional, pay on guest account) at Luon Cave. Back to the cruise and join cooking class to have experience in some traditional dishes. Tea time on sundeck.
Time for dinner and evening entertainments: bar, spa, squid fishing and overnight on the cruise.
*Remarks:
+ In the occasion of bad weather conditions, e.g. high winds, monsoons, thunderstorms, cyclones, storms, etc., the management board has the authority to cancel all cruises to guarantee the safety of tourists. Should this happen, accommodation will be at Ha Long City Hotel instead.
+ The above itineraries are subject to change without notice based on weather conditions, following the seasons and change with other company cruise.
06:00: Practice Tai Chi lesson on the Sundeck.
Start your day with a light breakfast. During breakfast, cruising to explore other part of Halong Bay, admire the beauty of one in seven new wonder in the world. Arrive in Surprise cave, explore the Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long bay. Check out and take all luggage outside of your cabin, cruise back to the Tourist Wharf through Ha Long bay. Have brunch and clear bills.
10.-30-11.00am Disembark then return to Hanoi by shuttle bus of cruise
Around 15.00 arrive Ha Noi, drop off at hotel.
15.30 Driver (no tour guide) will pick up & transfer to Ha Noi airport for flight to Da Nang (excluded, flight time must be after 18.30)
Upon arrival Da Nang, driver (no tour guide) will pick up & transfer to hotel. Check in
Dinner by your own arrangement (no bus, no tour guide)
Overnight in Da Nang
Breakfast at hotel.
07.30-08.00AM pick up at the hotel. Please ready at lobby at this time. Get picked up other guest then depart to Bana
09.00: Arrive at Ba Na Hills gate, check in to the cable car. During the time the tour guide checks in, you can freely visit and take photos.
10.00: Arrive at the Debay area to check in Golden Bridge - an attractive check point around the world.
10.30: Continue the journey to visit Le Jardin D'Amour flower garden, Linh Ung Pagoda, Wine Cellars (at your own expense). Then the tour guide takes you on the cable car to the French Village.
12.30: Arrive at the French Village
Have lunch by your own account
14.00: Visit the Fantasy Park, a large indoor theme park with a variety of rides and attractions for all ages.
15.00: Continue journey to explore Ba Na Hills by Mountain Climbing Train to the fairy tale castle called Moon Castle.
15.30: Explore "Eclipse Square" where magnificent castles bring a touch of France.
16.30: Gather at the cable car station. The tour guide will welcome the group down the cable car to get back to Da Nang.
Back to hotel.
Dinner by your own arrangement (no transfer, no tour guide)
Overnight in Da Nang
Breakfast at hotel
Morning: free leisure
Lunch by your own arrangement (no transfer, no tour guide)
Afternoon: start tour
15.00-15.30: Tour guide and car pick you up at your hotel in Da Nang city center.
16.30: Depart for Hoi An, go to Marble Mountains - one of the famous scenic spots of Da Nang. Wander around the pagoda, watch the sunset on the top of Marble Mountains, visit a stone village with hundreds of handicraft works, and learn about the manufacturing process from artisans.
17.00: Say goodbye to Marble Mountains, depart to visit Hoi An ancient town
18.00: Have dinner with Hoi An specialties at one of the famous restaurants here, enjoy typical dishes of the Central region.
19.00: Continue your journey to Hoi An Ancient Town, one of the most beautiful ancient towns in Vietnam with ancient houses with unique and characteristic architectural styles. Here, you will visit historical relics and beautiful architecture such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Quan Thang Ancient House, Tan Ky Ancient House, Cantonese Assembly Hall, and visit famous souvenir shops, handicrafts, and ceramics.
20.30: Goodbye Hoi An. The car will take you back to the original pick-up point.
Tour guide says goodbye to you, ending the program! Sightseeing and dining times can be flexibly adjusted according to tour guide
Overnight in Da Nang
Breakfast at hotel
Free leisure until time for airport drop off by driver
Take flight to Ho Chi Minh
Upon arrival Ho Chi Minh. Pick up by driver. Transfer to hotel
Check in. Free leisure for shopping at Ben Thanh Market, Saigon Square, Takashimaya mall, ...
Lunch & Dinner by your own arrangement (no transfer, no tour guide)
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast at hotel.
06:45-07:00AM pick up at the hotel at District 1. Please ready at lobby at this time. Get picked up other guest then depart to Cu Chi
The trip to Cu Chi will take you an approximately one and a half-hour bus drive. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.
Have lunch at the local restaurant.
Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.
Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Drop off at hotel. Tour ends.
Dinner by your own arrangement (no transfer, no tour guide)
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Prices
Terms
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
Meal Legend
B = Breakfast L = Lunch D = Dinner
Hotel check in & check out time
Check in time: after 14:00 Check out time: before 12:00
Early check-in or late check-out time is subject to availability and at an additional charge. Let us know in advance the check in & check out time you require for proper arrangement.
Travel insurance
Our price of the tour does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend you purchase health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
Note on transfer
Our price based on the group arrives at one time (one flight). In case, clients have scattered arrival, and need different airport transfer, extra transfer fees will be charged. We apply the same policy for departure date.
Flight detail
International flight details of arrival & departure are required for airport transfer arrangements
Child policy (for land service)
- Child from 1- 4 yrs: free of charge (sharing bed with parents or using baby cot)
- Child from 5 – 6 yrs: 50% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
- Child from 7 – 11 yrs: 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
- Child from 12 yrs up: adult price applied
- If the child is under 12 yrs but using twin share room with an adult, the child will be charged as an
adult.
Passport & Tourist Visa
- Please ensure that you have a valid passport with at least 06 months of validity and 03 empty pages
from the entry date for all the countries on your trip.
- Some countries require blank pages for entry stamps, so please make sure the passports of clients have
a blank page per country.
- Make sure you have a visa/ or E-visa/ or “Visa on arrival approval letter” for the country you visit
(Vietnam/Laos/Cambodia/Myanmar/Thailand) and verify that all information on the visa matches
exactly with your passport before embarking on your trip.
- The average time to obtain a visa to a country is approximately 7 to 10 working days. If you wish to
benefit from the “Visa service” offered by DMC Connect, and avoid the administrative procedures, this
service is chargeable, and the deadline is approximately 10 – 15 working days, before the departure
date.
Tips Policy
Tips below are quoted in U.S. dollars. However, tips can be paid in local currency or in other popular currency.
- Local guide : USD 03 – 05/ guest/ day
- Local driver : USD 02 – 03/ guest/ day
- Hotel’s Bellboy : USD 01/ room/ time (in or out)
- Boat driver/ boat rower : USD 01/ pax
- Motorbike driver : USD 02/ pax
Cancellation Policy
Booking Cancellations
If you need to cancel your booking with Dong Thi Co. LTD, please notify us in writing (by mail or e-mail). The following charges will apply:
- For cancellations received 61+ days before departure: loss of deposit.
- For cancellations received 60-31 days before departure: 50% of the total tour cost will be lost.
- For cancellations received less than 30 days prior to departure: the full tour cost will be lost.
No cancellation fees will be waived as a result of the following:
- Injury or sickness.
- Unexpected incidences at home.
- Delayed, rescheduled, or missed flights.
- Climatic, social, or political problems.
Cancellations by Dong Thi Co. LTD
Dong Thi Co. LTD may cancel a trip at any time prior to departure if, due to terrorism, natural disasters, political instability, or other external events, it becomes difficult or unsafe to run the tour. If we cancel your trip, you can transfer amounts paid to an alternative start date. In circumstances where cancellation is due to external events outside our reasonable control, refunds will be given less any unrecoverable expenses such as domestic flights already booked by Dong Thi Co. LTD. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that you may have incurred as a result of your booking, including but not limited to visas, vaccinations, travel insurance excess, or non-refundable flights.
There could be times when we do not meet the minimum passenger numbers to run the tour. If this occurs, Dong Thi Co. LTD will notify customers as far in advance of departure as possible. We will give each passenger the option to transfer their booking to another available departure date. If you are unable to join another tour, you will be fully refunded. If this occurs, you shall not be entitled to make any claim for loss arising as a consequence of cancellation or curtailment in these circumstances. This includes but is not limited to non-refundable flights and future flight disruption.
WHAT TO EXPECT
HOIAN
Hoi An Ancient Town - is an exceptionally well-preserved example of a South-East Asian trading port dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site. The most famous of these buildings is a Japanese-style stone bridge (Japanese Covered Bridge) with the top. Stone bridge was built in the year of the Monkey (1593) was completed in Year of the Dog (1595), so the west end of the bridge there are two beautiful dogs
Bana Hill - temperature cool throughout the year, with a multi-cultural and religious beliefs. Bana Hill is the only one able to fully receive Danang city architecture and urban landscape and the world's most beautiful beaches! Ba Na is also well known for the cable car system awarded two Guinness World Records, one for the longest non-stop cable car and one for the highest non-stop cable car
DANANG
Son Tra Peninsula - Son Tra Peninsula is 10km from the central of Danang City to the North-east and is 696m high above sea level. Son Tra mountain can be seen from every places of the city. There are 4,370 hectares of primary forests, rare animals have Java monkeys, long-tailed monkeys, red-faced chicken, etc...
Marble Mountain (Five Elements Mountains) - is a cluster of five marble and limestone hills located in Ngu Hanh Son ward, south of Da Nang city in Vietnam. The five 'mountains' are named after the five elements; Kim (Metal), Thuy (Water), Moc (Wood), Hoa (Fire) and Tho (Earth)
HALONG BAY - It was awarded by UNESCO as a natural heritage in 1994. Half day boat trip in Halong Bay to view multi-shaped rocks and visit the dramatic caves. Lunch will be served on boat with fresh seafood.
NINH BINH
Tam Coc (with Sampan Trip) - one of the most attractive landmarks in Ninh Binh. Float along the river among the villages, mountains, and rice fields, passing through 3 caves - Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.
HANOI
Water Puppet Show - the puppets are made out of wood and then lacquered. The shows are performed in a waist-deep pool. A large rod supports the puppet under the water and is used by the puppeteers, who are mormally hidden behind a screen, to control them. Thus the puppets appear to be moving over the water. Today’s Vietnamese water puppetry is a unique variation on the ancient Asian puppet tradition.
Ba Dinh Square - it is the name of a famous square in Hanoi where president Ho Chi Minh read the Proclamation of Independence of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Residence - when Ho Chi Minh died, the granite Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was built here to display his embalmed body. It remains a major site of tourism and pilgrimage.
Temple of Literature - Dedicated to Confucius, was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong. In 1076, Vietnam's first university was established here to educate Vietnam's administrative and warrior’s class.
One Pillar Pagoda - this is a historic Buddhist temple in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, It is regarded alongside the Perfume Temple, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples.
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