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Flights Included | UNESCO Heritage Sites | Fully Escorted | Cultural Immersion
Experience the very best of Vietnam on this expertly crafted 12-day guided tour from vibrant Ho Chi Minh City to the emerald waters of Halong Bay and the timeless streets of Hanoi.
This immersive Vietnam vacation package combines colonial elegance, imperial history, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, breathtaking coastal scenery, authentic culinary experiences, and seamless travel logistics — all led by an experienced English-speaking Tour Manager.
Perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive Vietnam escorted tour with Halong Bay cruise and Hoi An heritage experience.
Begin your unforgettable Southeast Asia journey as you board your international flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), Vietnam’s largest and most energetic metropolis.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure. Explore nearby cafés, rooftop bars, or French colonial boulevards at your own pace.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
This morning is free, or choose the optional:
Explore the remarkable underground tunnel system built during the Vietnam War. Walk through sections of the 125-mile network that once housed command centers, supply routes, hospitals, and living quarters.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided city tour featuring:
Notre Dame Cathedral (neo-Romanesque landmark)
Central Post Office (French colonial masterpiece)
City Hall
Saigon Opera House
Ben Thanh Market
Dong Khoi Street shopping district
Early evening orientation meeting followed by welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Enjoy free time or enhance your experience with:
Travel through picturesque countryside and endless rice paddies to My Tho. Cruise along the Mekong River by private motorboat and witness daily life along the waterways.
Highlights include:
Coconut candy workshop
Traditional handicraft factory
Honey bee farm
Tropical fruit tasting in an orchard
Lunch at a riverside restaurant
An authentic look into rural Vietnam.
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Da Nang on Vietnam’s scenic central coast, then transfer to enchanting Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Once Southeast Asia’s most important trading port in the 15th century, Hoi An remains beautifully preserved with lantern-lit streets, temples, merchant houses, and colorful markets.
Walking tour highlights:
Phuoc Kien Pagoda
Japanese Covered Bridge
Traditional Ancient House
Historic Old Quarter
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Spend the day exploring Hoi An independently — visit museums, browse art galleries, or shop for handcrafted lanterns and tailor-made clothing.
Or join the optional:
Cruise along the Thu Bon River to Kim Bong Village, known for traditional woodworking and boatbuilding. Continue to Tra Que Organic Village, where you’ll learn about sustainable farming and enjoy a Vietnamese cooking demonstration with lunch.
Overnight: Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Travel north via Da Nang Bay and the Marble Mountains, home to caves and ancient temples. Cross the spectacular mountain pass en route to historic Hue.
Afternoon tour of the former imperial capital includes:
Ngo Mon Gate
Thai Hoa Palace
Halls of the Mandarins
Nine Dynastic Urns
Forbidden Purple City ruins
Optional evening cyclo ride and Royal Feast dinner inside the Citadel.
Overnight: Hue
Meals: Breakfast
Free day to explore or join the optional:
Cruise along the serene Perfume River to:
Thien Mu Pagoda (seven-tiered historic pagoda)
Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
Tomb of Khai Dinh
Vegetarian lunch prepared by Buddhist nuns
A deeply cultural and spiritual experience.
Overnight: Hue
Meals: Breakfast
Fly to Hanoi and continue by road through lush countryside to breathtaking Halong Bay.
Watch thousands of limestone karsts rise dramatically from emerald waters — one of Southeast Asia’s most iconic landscapes.
Overnight: Halong Bay
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay aboard a traditional wooden boat.
Explore caves filled with stalactites and stalagmites
Sail past more than 3,000 limestone islands
Enjoy fresh seafood lunch onboard
Later transfer to Hanoi and check in.
Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Visit the Museum of Ethnology, showcasing Vietnam’s 50+ ethnic groups.
In the evening, attend the famous Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese art form accompanied by live traditional music.
Farewell dinner with your Tour Manager.
Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
✔ Round-trip international flights (Los Angeles – Ho Chi Minh / Hanoi – Los Angeles)
✔ Domestic flights: Ho Chi Minh–Da Nang & Hue–Hanoi
✔ 10 nights accommodations
✔ 15 meals (10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 4 dinners)
✔ Halong Bay cruise with lunch
✔ All sightseeing per itinerary
✔ English-speaking Tour Manager throughout
✔ Modern air-conditioned motor coach
✔ Entrance fees per itinerary
✔ Hotel porterage
✔ Tips for included services
✔ Wireless audio headsets
✔ Hotel taxes & service charges
Visit 3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town
Discover Hue Imperial Citadel
Cruise Halong Bay’s emerald waters
Experience authentic Vietnamese culture
Balanced itinerary with leisure time
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