Want to explore a country with diverse natural beauty, ancient culture, and friendly people? With famous destinations like Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is the perfect answer to those dreams.
Our Explore North to South Vietnam tour will begin in Hanoi, a vibrant city with ancient temples, clear blue lakes, and a rich culinary scene. You will have the opportunity to explore Sword Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and enjoy specialty dishes such as Hanoi Pho, Bun Cha, etc.
Next, we will go to Halong Bay, one of the world's natural wonders to admire thousands of limestone islands undulating on the water, creating a beautiful scene.
Our Explore North to South Vietnam tour will end in Ho Chi Minh City, a dynamic and modern city. You will have the opportunity to explore Ben Thanh Market, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Independence Palace and enjoy the typical street food of Saigon.
Not only stop at big cities, but we also take you to explore new lands and experience the life of local people in the Mekong Delta.
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Hanoi, an ancient and vibrant city, is always ready to welcome visitors with interesting experiences.
After your flight lands, you will be warmly welcomed by our tour guide and driver right at the exit to Noi Bai Airport. It only takes about an hour by car, you will be taken to the pre-booked hotel in the center of Hanoi capital.
The hotel's standard check-in time is 2:00 p.m. However, you can contact reception for early check-in assistance, depending on room availability. After settling in, you are completely free to explore the beautiful capital Hanoi.
In the evening, you can freely choose restaurants with countless Hanoi specialties to enjoy according to your preferences in this Vietnam Cultural Tour.
Spend the night comfortably at the hotel.
Meals: N/A
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Today, you will spend a day fully exploring places to visit in Hanoi.
Around 8:00 am: A car and tour guide will pick you up to begin the trip to explore Hanoi's famous historical and cultural landmarks.
The first stop is the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is the final resting place of the adored Vietnamese leader. You will have the opportunity to visit the Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, President Ho Chi Minh's stilt house, and One Pillar Pagoda.
Next in Explore North to South Vietnam tour, we will go to the Temple of Literature - Quoc Tu Giam, the first university in Vietnam. Coming here, you will learn about Vietnam's long-standing education system and admire the ancient architecture of ancient houses.
After lunch at a local restaurant, you will visit Hoa Lo Prison. This historic prison once held many Vietnamese revolutionary soldiers. Visiting the prison will help you better understand the history of the nation's heroic struggle.
At the end of the day, you will take a cyclo ride around Hoan Kiem Lake, which is a symbol of Hanoi, to take in the beauty of the lake, experience the busy old town, and, if you'd like, stop at a small cafe for a cup of tea.
Dinner and a restful night at your cozy hotel on the Hanoi Tour.
Note: Mondays and Fridays are closed at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. If you go to the mausoleum during these two days, you can still see it outside Ba Dinh Square.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Halong Bay, one of the most famous world natural heritage sites, is a destination tourists cannot miss on their Vietnam tour.
At around 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m., the shuttle bus will pick you up at the hotel. Upon arrival at the pier, professional staff will assist you to board the cruise ship at 12:00 and complete check-in procedures.
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch with local specialties right on the cruise. After that, visitors will be taken on a journey to explore the breathtaking Halong Bay. Thousands of limestone islands undulating in the blue water create a beautiful natural picture, leaving visitors in awe.
During the Explore North to South Vietnam tour, the cruise will stop at pristine beaches for you to relax, swim, and explore the diverse marine ecosystem. In addition, visitors also have the opportunity to visit mysterious caves and admire the magical shimmering stalactites created by nature.
In Halong Bay, watching the sunset is a must-do while on an overnight cruise. You can enjoy the romantic beauty of the sunset on the deck while sipping a cocktail with friends and relatives in this Explore North to South Vietnam tour.
Staying overnight on the cruise, visitors will enjoy a comfortable resting space and classy service.
Note: Depending on the particular cruise, the schedule may vary slightly.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner
Accommodation: Overnight on Cruise in Halong Bay
Start a new day in Halong Bay with a gentle Tai Chi session, welcoming the sunrise at sea. After that, enjoy a cool breakfast and admire the magnificent scenery of thousands of limestone islands.
After enjoying the activities on the cruise and checking out, guests will be served lunch on the cruise, enjoying fresh seafood while admiring the final scenic spots.
In the afternoon, say goodbye to the Halong cruise, the visitors return to Hanoi and move to Noi Bai Airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
After 2 hours of flight, tourists will be picked up by the tour guide and driver at Tan Son Nhat airport and taken to the booked hotel.
In the evening, visitors will be free to explore the city or rest at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Following a 1.5-hour journey from Ho Chi Minh City, tourists will reach the Mekong Delta, the South's rice granary. Today, visitors will learn about the peaceful life of local people, discover unique cultural features, and enjoy river cuisine in Explore North to South Vietnam tour.
Upon arriving, you will be floating on the Mekong River, admiring the endless green rice fields and the intricate canal system. In particular, you will have the opportunity to admire the magical beauty of the famous four sacred animals “Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix” in this Vietnam Itinerary for 6 days. (In Vietnamese, the four animals known as "Long, Ly, Quy, Phung" are considered sacred by the Vietnamese people).
To further explore the daily lives of local people, the visitors will stop at a floating raft house in the middle of the river to witness the lively fish and shrimp cages and enjoy fresh food on the spot.
Continuing the Explore North to South Vietnam tour, the visitors will visit a traditional craft village, which preserves the cultural quintessence of the people of West Vietnam. You will learn about the production process of typical handmade products such as coconut candy, honey, etc, and have the opportunity to make some souvenir products yourself.
You will enjoy lunch with Western specialties right at a restaurant by the river.
In the afternoon, the visitors will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda - one of the oldest and most famous pagodas in the West to admire the unique architecture of the pagoda and learn about the cultural and historical values here.
The visitors will return to Ho Chi Minh City by car at the end of the day. Go back to your hotel. You can make your dinner and sleep comfortably at your hotel.
Note: Please let us know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions, such as vegetarianism or Halal food.
Meals: Breakfast , Lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Starting a new day in the vibrant city, a professional tour guide will accompany you on a half-day tour to explore the places to visit in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Ho Chi Minh city tour will take you to visit the City Post Office - a unique architectural work of French style, Notre Dame Cathedral with legendary stories, and City Hall (external tour) - a symbol of power for a time. In particular, you will have the opportunity to admire the magnificent architecture of the Independence Palace, which marks many important events in the history of the national liberation struggle.
Finally, you will be free to explore Ben Thanh Market to buy souvenirs for your Explore North to South Vietnam tour or enjoy delicious snacks.
Enjoy the rest of your time as you wish until it's time to go to the airport. The room only serves you until noon (12:00).
About 3 hours before your flight, your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to Ho Chi Minh City Airport for your flight home.
Do you want to discover more exciting activities or other destinations on the Vietnam Cultural Tour? Asia Tour Deals is ready to accompany you, with a tailor-made itinerary that suits your preferences and budget. Please contact us for a free consultation.
Meals: Breakfast
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