Crossing Vietnam Tour 9 Days
Crossing Vietnam tour packages shows you in close-up, from the South to the North. Well explore Saigon and Mekong Delta, Hoian Ancient Town, Hue, Hanoi, Halong Bay
Highlights
Visiting Hanoi capital and Ho Chi Minh city to discover the mixture of sedate atmosphere and modern pace
Watching Water Puppet Show – a traditional folk art and get a good insight into country life
Relaxing in Halong Bay and refreshening yourselves by joining exciting activities: go kayaking, swimming, visiting caves, watching the sunrise with Taichi class…
Find out the traditional way to make tasty specialties when visiting floating Mekong Delta
Making friends with friendly local residents
Leave stresses of real life far behind you in the peaceful atmosphere of Hue Old Citadel and Hoi An Ancient Town
Tour Summary
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
| Day 1 | Saigon arrival | Saigon arrival | D | |
| Day 2 | Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon | Have a day trip to explore Mekong Delta | B, L | |
| Day 3 | Saigon - Da Nang - Hoi An | Join city tour around Ho Chi Minh city before you take the flight to Danang | ||
| Day 4 | Hoi An | Walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town | B | |
| Day 5 | Hoi An - Hue | Take a trip along Lang Co, Annamite Cordillera, Imperial Citadel and Forbiden City | B, L | |
| Day 6 | Hue - Hanoi by train | Join Hue city tour then take the train to Ha Noi | B, L | |
| Day 7 | Hanoi City Tour | Enjoy Hanoi city tour with many interesting acitvities | B, L | |
| Day 8 | Hanoi - Halong - Glory cruise | Transfer to Halong Bay, explore the World Natural Heritage | B, L, D | |
| Day 9 | Halong - Hanoi | Return Hanoi | B |
Inclusions
Meals
7 Breakfasts 5 LunchesAccommodation
1 night on cruise and 7 nights at hotelTransport
Car, Train, CruiseFlights
1.FlyIncluded Services
- 7-nights hotel accommodation on a twin-share basic with daily breakfast
- 1-night on Cruise in Halong Bay in twin-share cabin
- Flights as specific (economy class): Saigon - Danang, Hue - Hanoi
- Meals as described in the itineraries: 08 Breakfasts, 06 Lunches, 03 Highlight Dinners and 01 Brunch
- All transfers within the tour by air-conditioned vehicle, including pick-up and drop-off at airports on arrival and departure days (without guide)
- Boat trips in the Mekong Delta and Hue
- All entrance and sightseeing fees
- English speaking guides (other languages available upon request)
- Approval letter for landing visa to Vietnam: single entry, one month valid
- Free EVisa
Exclusions
- International airfare and airport tax in Vietnam
- Beverages and other meals do not indicate in the program
- Early check-in and late check-out at all hotels
- Massage onboard
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, shopping...)
- Tipping/ Gratuities
- Single room
- Any additional expenses caused by reasons beyond our control such as natural calamities (typhoon, floods), flight delays, rescheduling or cancellations, any accidents, medical evacuations, riots, strikes etc
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation received before 60 days: FREE of charge
Cancellation received from 30 days to 59 days prior arrival date: 10% of total rate
Cancellation received from 15 days to 29 days prior arrival date: 30% of total rate
Cancellation received from 7 days to 14 days prior arrival date: 50% of total rate
Cancellation received less than 7 days prior arrival date or No show: 100% of total rate
Children Policy
The rate for children applicable for one child sharing a twin or double cabin with two adults
For infant (<04 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost
Children above 05 - under 11 years old: 70% adult rate, sharing a cabin with parents
Children from 11 years old and above are considered as adults
WHY BOOK WITH US?
Local consultants with rich of knowledge will give you the most suitable itineraries
We guarantee our price offering you a great value for your money. The price, sometimes, is not cheap, but worth to every cent, and with assured fun. Moreover, if you are not satisfied with Dream Travel you can claim for a refund
Day 1:Saigon arrival
If Hanoi is considered an ancient city, with a slow pace of life, then Ho Chi Minh City is a dynamic city with bustling streets, cuisine combining quintessence from many regions and generous people. From morning to evening, there is no shortage of entertainment activities suitable for all ages. While exploring the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, the temples are a place you rarely pay attention to. However, this is where the mysteries of this beautiful city are hidden.
Day 2:Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon
The Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam, is a vast labyrinth of rivers, islands, Khmer pagodas, floating markets and small villages with rice fields. Moments after arriving, you'll be immediately surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Mekong, authentic cuisine and lovely people ready to show you their world. You can even eat the freshest fruits from the tree if you visit a local orchard.
Day 3:Saigon - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 4:Hoi An
It is no exaggeration to compare Hoi An as an ancient pearl full of charm when it comes to the tourist map of Central Vietnam. Hoi An is an accompanying destination not to be missed in the journey to major cities such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hue. You will stay 1 night in Hoi An to enjoy the vibrant nightlife when the lanterns are lighten up. This city on the central Vietnamese coast is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries. Already a common stop for backpackers, it is becoming better known to tourists. On the 14th day of each lunar month, the town trades its electric lights for traditional coloured lanterns. Sights include the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple. Let the town’s expert tailors make you some bespoke clothing.
Day 5:Hoi An - Hue
A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or else you cannot feel the romance of Hue .The Perfume River (Vietnamese: Sông Hương or Hương Giang) is a river that crosses the capital city of Hue, in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien Hue. Perfume or Huong River is around 80 kilometers long, and owes its name to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.
Day 6:Hue - Hanoi by train
It seems that every city in Vietnam can do tourism, because each place has its very own natural picture, along with unique culture and history. Hue is a typical example. This land, despite experiencing many ups and downs of time and the fluctuations of the country, still retains its ancient, gentle and dignified look.However, Hue not only has the relics of the golden age but also possesses many beautiful landscapes that harmonize between passes, clouds, rivers and mountains. Hue cuisine is a combination of the common features of Central cuisine and the distinctive features of the ancient capital.
Day 7:Hanoi City Tour
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
Day 8:Hanoi - Halong - Glory cruise
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
Day 9:Halong - Hanoi
Welcome to Saigon! You will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel in Saigon. After checking-in to the hotel, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Saigon is a bustling, dynamic and industrious urban center. It is the largest city in Vietnam, the economic capital and the cultural trendsetter. Yet within the teeming metropolis are the timeless tradition and beauty of an ancient culture. In the evening, Welcome Dinner. Overnight in Saigon.
Exciting advanture in Ho Chi Minh city
If Hanoi is considered an ancient city, with a slow pace of life, then Ho Chi Minh City is a dynamic city with bustling streets, cuisine combining quintessence from many regions and generous people. From morning to evening, there is no shortage of entertainment activities suitable for all ages. While exploring the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, the temples are a place you rarely pay attention to. However, this is where the mysteries of this beautiful city are hidden.
More Less-
Meals:
Dinner
After breakfast, travel out of Saigon and spend the full day boating along the waterways of the lush Mekong Delta region on an exploration excursion. On arrival in My Tho, take a boat ride along the narrow Mekong Delta waterways, overhung with dense vegetation, to visit a floating market where the local people buy, sell and barter produce from their boats. There is also an opportunity to stroll through the abundant fruit orchards and witness traditional rice paper making, cooking crispy rice cakes and other traditional products.
Enjoy lunch before continuing on to a bonsai garden or fruit garden, a traditional boat building yard, and home-business cottage industries such as coconut candy and griddle cake shops. Overnight in Saigon.
Experience the extensive canals make for a pleasant boat ride, and the nearby floating markets offer authentic goods and exotic local fruit
The Mekong Delta, located in southern Vietnam, is a vast labyrinth of rivers, islands, Khmer pagodas, floating markets and small villages with rice fields. Moments after arriving, you'll be immediately surrounded by the rustic beauty of the Mekong, authentic cuisine and lovely people ready to show you their world. You can even eat the freshest fruits from the tree if you visit a local orchard.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, discover the Saigon’s most attractive sites, taking in the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office before ending the morning with a visit to Chinatown.
In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for the short flight to Danang. On arrival, you will be met at the airport for transfer to your hotel in Hoi An and then the evening is free. Overnight in Hoi An.
- Meals:
In the morning, enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow, lively streets of the ancient town, visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200-years old Tam Ky ancestral house, the Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful local market.
After that, take a short boat ride across the Thu Bon river to a nearby island to visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics and boat building yards where the craftsmen still hew the boats into life much as they have done for centuries. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Hoi An.
Explore Hoi An, the ancient town with Eastern oriental classic captivation
It is no exaggeration to compare Hoi An as an ancient pearl full of charm when it comes to the tourist map of Central Vietnam. Hoi An is an accompanying destination not to be missed in the journey to major cities such as Da Nang, Nha Trang, Hue. You will stay 1 night in Hoi An to enjoy the vibrant nightlife when the lanterns are lighten up. This city on the central Vietnamese coast is a well-preserved example of the important Southeast Asian trading port it was from the 15th-19th centuries. Already a common stop for backpackers, it is becoming better known to tourists. On the 14th day of each lunar month, the town trades its electric lights for traditional coloured lanterns. Sights include the Japanese Covered Bridge and the Quan Cong Temple. Let the town’s expert tailors make you some bespoke clothing.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast
- Transfer:
-
Activities:
Take a trip along Lang Co, Annamite Cordillera, Imperial Citadel and Forbiden City
In the morning, drive along the coastal highway north to the imperial city of Hue. On the way to Hue, stop for a refreshment break at Lang Co, on a beautiful white sand beach set against a majestic backdrop of the Annamite Cordillera. After check-in at your hotel in Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel and Forbidden City, created in the 19th century for the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty. Enjoy some “retail therapy” at Dong Ba Market before transferring back to the hotel. Overnight in Hue.
A boat excursion on the Perfume River
A visit to Hue would not be complete without a boat excursion on the gentle Perfume River, or else you cannot feel the romance of Hue .The Perfume River (Vietnamese: Sông Hương or Hương Giang) is a river that crosses the capital city of Hue, in the central Vietnamese province of Thua Thien Hue. Perfume or Huong River is around 80 kilometers long, and owes its name to the fact that it flows through many forests of aromatic plants before reaching Hue, bringing with it a pure and fresh aroma.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
In the morning, take a boat ride along the romantic Perfume River. Stop off at the Thien Mu Pagoda on the banks of the river to see the 7-storey Stupa. The pagoda is also home to the old Austin car driven to Saigon by the Venerable Thich Quang Duc in 1963 for his self-immolation. Continue on to visit the mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang (1791-1841), built between 1841 and 1843. The Emperor’s mausoleum complex consists of 40 constructions (palaces, temples, pavilions etc.) designed on a symmetrical axis. Lunch is a special vegetarian meal with the nuns of Dong Thuyen Pagoda.
In the afternoon, take a flight to Hanoi. Pick upon arrrival and transfer to the hotel in the Old Quater. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Enjoy the romantic and dreamy scenery in Hue
It seems that every city in Vietnam can do tourism, because each place has its very own natural picture, along with unique culture and history. Hue is a typical example. This land, despite experiencing many ups and downs of time and the fluctuations of the country, still retains its ancient, gentle and dignified look.However, Hue not only has the relics of the golden age but also possesses many beautiful landscapes that harmonize between passes, clouds, rivers and mountains. Hue cuisine is a combination of the common features of Central cuisine and the distinctive features of the ancient capital.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, containing the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue on to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem lake, Ngoc Son temple and enjoy riding in a rickshaw for 1 hour in the old quater of Hanoi and its teeming streets filled with fascinating shops. Overnight in Hanoi.
Great time to exploring the rich history and culture of Capital Hanoi
Hanoi - a blend between the traditional and the modern beauties - a sedate capital with rich history and the unique architecture from East to West welcomes you. Ho Chi Minh complex with the Mausoleum, Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, etc is one of the most important sites which will help you to learn more about history, arts and architecture. Don't miss the trip to Temple of Literature - the first university in Vietnam and you will have chance to learn more about the education and history of Vietnam. If you are interested in the rich culture of the minorities, how about visiting Museum of Ethnology. The lively exhibition, informative messages and many interesting stories of traditions and costume will give you a fascinating glimpse into many ethnic groups. Your visit will surely be an ideal choice in the holiday in Vietnam to to calm down from the hustle and bustle Hanoi.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch
Breakfast at your hotel.
8.15 – 8.30: Pick up by mini-van at the hotel and begin our journey to Halong city. After 3 hours driving and viewing simple, countryside, rice paddy life, we arrive at the at port. Take break, welcome drink and receive cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in. Start cruising and explore Halong Bay – one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature.
Lunch is served on board, a selection of the freshest seafood.
Transfer by tender to Sung Sot Cave. Walk up about 100 steps to the cave entrance. It takes approximately 45 minutes for cave visiting. Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the most biggest cave in Halong bay with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites.
Moving to Titop island, visiting the beautiful Ti Top beach for swimming (if the weather permits), Ti Top Beach is especially famous for its fresh atmosphere, clean water, and smooth white sand that create a great ambiance for tourists to relax or passengers can take steps to reach on the top of Ti Top beach to have a whole panorama view of Halong Bay.
Have dinner on cruise then you will be free at your leisure or you may also try your luck at squid fishing & fishing from the boat
Ovenight on cruise in the bay.
Enjoy the night in Ha Long Bay
Stepping into Ha Long and enjoying a night on a Ha Long cruise is a must-see if you want your trip to be more meaningful. If up to now you only knew how to stick with the bed at the hotel, now try the feeling of being floating on the surface of Ha Long sea to enjoy the fresh and airy atmosphere. Guests can choose to sleep overnight on Ha Long cruise, this experience will definitely give your trip more meaning, impression, and novelty amidst the vast ocean space. Halong Cruise is like a miniature hotel full of new, sophisticated and modern experiences. The travel services here are extremely attentive, professional and attractive. Experiencing 1 night on Ha Long cruise, you will enjoy a unique and luxurious space. Especially, when you wake up in the morning, you can experience many interesting activities that the yacht brings to tourists such as tai-chi, breathing the fresh air of the sea.
More Less-
Meals:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Wake up early in the morning for a great sunrise and a breath of fresh ocean air. Breakfast served on boat then we do a leisurely cruise through thousands of seemingly never ending islands. These are great opportunities to capture some amazing photographs. Brunch on boat before cruising back to the harbour.
11.00 – 11.30: Return from Halong to Hanoi by shuttle bus.
15h30: Arrival Hanoi. Free to explore the city Overnight in Hanoi
-
Meals:
Breakfast
Day 1:Saigon arrival
Day 2:Saigon - Mekong Delta - Saigon
Day 3:Saigon - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 4:Hoi An
Day 5:Hoi An - Hue
Day 6:Hue - Hanoi by train
Day 7:Hanoi City Tour
Day 8:Hanoi - Halong - Glory cruise
Day 9:Halong - Hanoi
Please wait a moment
TOUR PRICE |
Only From :
$950Please inquiry for a best quotation & best offers from us right now!
Comment
Write a review
We believe that the success of every tour lies in the customer’s happiness. With the goal of optimizing a joyful experience for every traveler, we always listen to
your wishes and desires to offer the best private tailor-made tours to be your exact needs & tastes and also take care of your trip from start to end.
That will be your “Dream Travel to Happy Customers”
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
.jpg){kind=link}
