EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF VIETNAM
Hanoi, Vietnam
Tour Type:
Adventure
Durations
8 D | 7 N
Starting City
Bengaluru
Overview
Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. There are many little temples, including Bach Ma, honoring a legendary horse, plus, selling household goods and street food.
H? Long Bay, in northeast Vietnam, is known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. Junk boat tours and sea kayak expeditions take visitors past islands named for their shapes, including Stone Dog and Teapot islets.
Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon, is the most populous city in Vietnam, with a population of around 10 million in 2023. The city's geography is defined by rivers and canals, of which the largest is Saigon River
Flight Details - Indigo and Vietjet airlines
Bangalore to Hanoi - 1700-0210
Hanoi to Danang - 1855-2015
Danang to Ho Chi minh - 1620-1745
Ho Chi minh to Bangalore - 0240 - 1040
Itinerary
We have carefully planned out each day to give you the best possible experience. From exploring historic landmarks to tasting delicious local cuisine, each day is packed with adventure and excitement. Join us as we take you on a journey through some of the most fascinating destinations in the world.
Welcome to Hanoi, you will be collected by our local guide at Hanoi Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards.
Lunch at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver
14.00: Get pick up by private guide, we will visit Ho Chi Minh complex where houses the body of the famous President Ho Chi Minh. Get to know more about his life and career with a visit to his traditional stilt house before appreciating the special structure of One Pillar Pagoda. After that, you will take a visit to the Hanoi Old Quarters where you can experience the real daily life activities of local people in the oldest area of Ha Noi. Taking a short walking tour around famous streets, listend to historic stories, take photos and enjoy the Old Quarters will be an interesting feeling
Then, we will head to a charming coffee shop located near the Hanoi train street. Here, you can savor a delightful cup of traditional Vietnamese coffee (egg coffee) while soaking in the lively atmosphere of the city's bustling railway area.
Then, back to your hotel.
Dinner at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver.
Overnight at the hotel.
Hotel:
La Casa Hanoi Hotel
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
AP
8.30: Get pick up at hotel and depart to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km. (you will have a short break for 20 minutes to relax on the way).
The first destination on this trip is to visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, and you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering the temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel the ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
Lunch at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver, and take a short rest before the continue the tour in the afternoon.
In the afternoon we will visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The World Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has a wonderful tunnel cave system so Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack Cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river, and natural view. End of the trip, Get on the car to return to Hanoi.
Dinner at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver. Overnight at hotel
Sight Seeing :
Hoa Lu / Trang An
Hotel:
La Casa Hanoi Hotel
Room category :
deluxe
Meals at hotel :
AP
After breakfast at the hotel, check out your room, and bring all luggage to cruise
8.30. You will be taken by private transfer (WITHOUT GUIDE) to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.
From the harbor, board our boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmite. Meals will be served on the cruise. Overnight on the cruise.
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner (meals on boat are local food. Vegetarian food is available upon request)
Sight Seeing :
Halong Bay Cruise
Hotel:
Dragon Bay
Room category :
junior suite
Meals at hotel :
AP
After breakfast, enjoy your time to sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After brunch on board, you will be transfer back to the airport to catch the flight to Danang.
Welcome on arrival by local guide and transfer to your hotel to check in.
Dinner at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver.
Overnight at the hotel.
Sight Seeing :
Hotel:
Paracel Danang
Room category :
deluxe partial sea view
Meals at hotel :
AP
8.30 Pick up at your hotel, 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, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Continue moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain – the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nginh 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 and Linh Ung Pagoda. Enjoy a walk across the famous Golden Bridge and admire the panoramic view over the area of mountain and lush trees.
Lunch buffet at Indian restaurant with escort of guide.
After lunch, free for joining games in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games: 4 – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park…
- The entrance ticket includes access to Fantasy Park's games, these following sights/constructions: Golden Bridge, flower garden, Lunar Castle, Funicular Train ...
- The entrance ticket does not include access to: Debay wine cellar, Wax Museum, Alpine Coaster, prized games (carnival games, UFO catcher ...), 10D theatre and other services following the regulations of specific periods.
Return to your hotel and free time at night.
Dinner at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver.
Overnight at the hotel.
Sight Seeing :
Golden bridge / Ba na hills / Hoi An
Hotel:
Paracel Danang
Room category :
deluxe partial sea view
Meals at hotel :
AP
After breakfast, transfer to airport (without tour guide) for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh – the largest city of Vietnam.
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh, you will be collected by local guide at Airport and transfer to hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards.
Lunch at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver.
14h00: get pick up at hotel and visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Then, we will visit Ben Thanh market – one of the largest market in Ho Chi Minh to see the local life here.
Dinner at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver. Overnight at hotel.
Sight Seeing :
Cathedral of Notre Dame / Central Post Office
Hotel:
Happy Life Grand Hotel & Sky bar
Room category :
lessini premier
Meals at hotel :
AP
8.30 get pick up by private guide, you will transfer to Cu Chi Tunnels – the historic site where Vietnamese soldiers used as a shelter during wartime. This fantastic network stretches over 250 km and is the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers during the wars. The system was served as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals and living areas for Vietnamese fighters throughout the war. Take your time to descend into the tunnels to discover the wonderful tunnels and the harsh conditions of Vietcong guerrillas. Back to the hotel. Lunch at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver.
Next, visit Ben Thanh market – Ben Thanh Market, located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, is a bustling marketplace offering a vibrant shopping experience. Visitors can explore a wide array of stalls selling everything from traditional Vietnamese handicrafts and textiles to fresh produce and local street food. Bargaining is a common practice here, adding to the lively atmosphere of this iconic market.
Dinner at Indian restaurant with escort of guide & driver. Overnight at the hotel.
Sight Seeing :
CU CHI TUNNELS / Ben Thanh market
Hotel:
Happy Life Grand Hotel & Sky bar
Room category :
lessini premier
Meals at hotel :
AP
On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred to the airport (without guide) for the departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon. Lunch & dinner at your own arrangement. End of services.
Sight Seeing :
Inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast (check-in time: 14:00/Check-out time: 12:00)
- All airport transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle (29 seaters car)
- All daily tour transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle (29 seaters car)
- All daily tour transfers by air-conditioned vehicle
- Halong 2D1N package transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle (29 seaters car)
- Airport pick up with guide escort
- Local English-speaking guides
- Meals were mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
- Entrance fees
- Bottles of water on vehicles for tour days and transfers:
- 2 bottles per person per full day
- 1 bottle per person per half day or airport transfer
- NO HIDDEN COST
Exclusions
- Customers have to follow the Covid regulations/Protocol of each detsinations. Please check with your tour consultant to for the updated Covid Regulation.
- Any mandatory quarantine or isolation, if any, will be the responsibility of the travellers/Customers.
- 5% GST if not included.
- 5% TCS to be land on the land package
- Travel4seasons will not be responsible for the consequenses of a sudden government directives with respect to the new covid regulations,
- All personal expenses like tips, laundry, telephone calls/fax, alcoholic beverages, camera/video camera fees at monuments, medical expenses, airport departure tax etc.
- Anything not mentioned under Package Inclusions.
- Entrance fees at all monuments and sightseeing spots
- Cost incidental to any change in the itinerary/stay on account of flight cancellation due to bad weather, ill health, and roadblocks and/or any factors beyond control.
- Travel Insurance if not mentioned in the itinerary
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In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS..
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The customers can prepone /postpone their tour once without any additional charges (if intimated before 15 days of travel date in written). However postponing & preponing second time will attract additional charges.
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Also note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement. In such cases postpone/prepone charges will deducted from the advance amount deposited.
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In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Volvo and season/off season time.
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We do not accept any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
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The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
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The advance payment and the invoice Number allotted to you, are transferable i.e. you can pass on your booking to any of your friends/ relatives. (Please Note: In order to transfer your booking you must meet the above terms and conditions first).
- 50 advance to be paid at the time of booking.
- Air fair is calcualted at the time of proposal creation and is subject to change at the time of booking.
- 100 payment is to be made for domestic packages before 4 days of departure date.
- 100 payment is to be made for international packages before 7 days of departure date.
- In case of cancellation standard cancellation policies will be applicable or may be changed as per the policies
If you Cancel your Holiday
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30 days or more before date of departure : 25% of total cost
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29 - 20 days before date of departure : 50% of total cost
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19 days or less before date of departure : 100% of total cost