Overview
Discover the beauty, culture, and charm of Vietnam with this relaxing yet adventurous 9 Nights / 10 Days journey covering Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City. Experience stunning limestone islands in Ha Long Bay, peaceful lantern streets of Hoi An, vibrant city life in Ho Chi Minh City, and the rich cultural atmosphere of Hanoi.
This itinerary is perfect for travelers looking for a flexible holiday with free leisure days combined with iconic Vietnam experiences.
Highlights
- Explore Hanoi – Vietnam’s Cultural Capital
- Overnight Ha Long Bay Cruise Experience
- Kayaking & Cave Exploration in Bai Tu Long Bay
- Experience Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City
- Perfect Mix of Leisure & Sightseeing
- Ideal for Couples, Families & Friends
Itinerary
Chao Ban! Welcome to Hanoi, we will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel for check-in. Today is free at your leisure to rest or explore, discovering your own first impressions of Vietnam (depending on what time you arrive). Overnight in Hanoi.
Inclusion: Airport transfer, hotel.
Your free day in Hanoi. Inclusion:Breakfast, hotel
Departure for Ha Long Bay is around 8:00 AM in a shared van (about 4 hours) from your hotel. Arrive at the port around noon. Welcomed on board, you are taken to your cabin before the trip briefing. You enjoy a fresh and local seafood lunch while cruising to explore the magic Bai Tu Long Bay. Stop for a swim and visit the mysterious cave. Relax at our secluded island-beach or explore by kayak. Later you return back to the boat just in time to watch the beautiful sunset from the top deck before enjoying the bay’s freshest seafood dinner.
Inclusion:Transfer, guide on boat, entrance fee, kayak, boat / junk, all meals, permit.
Early risers can enjoy the sunrise and the quiet breath-taking beauty of Bay’s landscape with towering limestone. You have breakfast at around 8:00 AM before our short rowboat by the locals of the bay.
Lunch on the boat as we slowly cruise back to boat pier. Hit the road, stopping for a water puppet show at a traditional Vietnamese village before arriving back to Hanoi around 5:00 PM. Check in to you hotel and stay overnight here. Inclusion: Transfer, guide, entrance fee, boat/junk, breakfast, lunch, hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel and free at your own leisure to relax until airport transfer time for flight to Da Nang.
When you arrival Da Nang airport, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at outside of arrival hall with a sign then transfer you to hotel in Hoi An.
Check in time is after 14:00 Inclusion:Transfer, breakfast
Your free day in Hoian to do your own things.
Inclusion: Transfer, hotel.
Breakfast at the hotel. Your free time in Hoian before your transfer to airport in Da Nang for afternoon-flight around 5:50 PM to HCM City. Upon arrival at 7:05 PM, driver meets at the airport pick up then transfer to your hotel. Check in hotel and stay overnight.
Inclusion: Transfer, breakfast, hotel.
Your free day in HCM City .
Inclusion: Breakfast, hotel.
Your free day in HCM City .
Inclusion: Breakfast, hotel.
Breakfast at hotel and check out before 12:00 noon. Depending on your flight you may have some more time for shopping. Then we will arrange airport transfer to Tan Son Nhat international airport for your flight home. Goodbye, and hope to see you again soon!
Inclusion: Transfer and breakfast at hotel.
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Airport Transfers
- Hotel Accommodation
- Daily Breakfast
- Ha Long Bay Cruise Stay
- Shared Transfers
- Kayaking Activity
- Entrance Fees Mentioned in Itinerary
- Domestic Airport Transfers
- Guided Cruise Activities
The Cost Excludes
- International & Domestic Airfare
- Vietnam Visa Fees
- Personal Expenses
- Travel Insurance
- Meals Not Mentioned
- Tips & Porter Charges
- Optional Activities
FAQs
Annapurna Base Camp is a Grade B or a moderately difficult trekking route. So any fit person can do this trek, even if you do not have any previous experience. You should be aware of what to expect and mentally prepare for it. Then, as long as you will too, you can.
On average, you walk about 4 to 6 hours per day. One or two days can be as less as 3hrs and one or two days can be as long as 7hrs.
The highest altitude reached is 4190m. This is the elevation of Annapurna Base Camp. ABC is the highest we will climb in this trek.
Yes, you can charge batteries en route. Charger should be brought. There are hot shower facilities as well. You may have to pay a certain amount for both ($1-$2). Negotiate. Also, a hot water facility could be free at a lower elevation.
No. There are no ATMs on this trek route. You will have to draw enough cash in Pokhara or Kathmandu. There are a number of ATMs in these cities. Everything is paid in Nepali rupees. So money should be exchanged before the start of the trek.
Yes. The Internet can be accessed in most places. Sometimes, there might be some technical problems. The Internet in Nepal is not as fast as you are used to and at times you can just lose connection.
Not really. It depends on you. If you want, ABC trekking can be done independently. You could hire a guide and a porter by yourself instead of going through an agency or not hire a guide at all. Although, not having a guide can be a little problematic during the offseason.
It really depends on you. Is it your first time in Nepal? How confident are you of being able to find your way around? How pressed on time are you? If you go through an agency, it will be costlier but everything will be planned. You will only have to come, trek and return.
For the Annapurna region, pay for guides range from $20 to $30 per day and porters take $15 to $25 per day.
