Luxploration Vietnam 12 days 11 nights

This fascinating 12-day Package Tour to Vietnam takes you through the most beautiful destinations in Vietnam, starting with Hanoi, the capital and gateway to Asia, to finish by sneaking between the boats of a floating market in the Mekong Delta. The mythical names of Halong Bay, Hue – former imperial capital – Hoi An, a charming UNESCO-listed town, or Ho Chi Minh City, the ancient Saigon, will resonate throughout a journey under the sign of the wonder of the 5 senses.
The trip can be customized to your needs in terms of number of nights, accommodations etc. Contact us for a non-binding offer on your bespoke dream trip to Vietnam.

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Tour code: GPT18E
Departure date: Daily
Duration: 12 days 11 nights
Price USD: $1219 per person

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (-)
- Welcome to Vietnam! Our driver will pick you up at Hanoi’s airport and drive you to your hotel. You’re your time today to rest, recover from a long flight and start exploring the areas... Time to strart your package tour to Vietnam !
  
  Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
- The tour is split into a morning and afternoon schedule with a tasty lunch in between!
  
  At 8:30 you are invited to visit Tran Quoc Pagoda – the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century. After that your journey will be continued with the visit Ho Chi Minh complex including a tour of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and One Pillar Pagoda. The visits continue with the Temple of Literature, the first University of Vietnam dated from the 16th century. The morning will end with a tour of Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam
  
  After a good satisfying lunch in one of Hanoi’s famous restaurants, we will visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, established in the 11 century
  
  We will take you on a walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake to visit Ngoc Son Temple, which honors General Tran Hung Dao in the 13th century.
  
  Extra activities.
  
  Option for the night at Hanoi: Water Puppet Show (45 minutes)
  
  The traditional puppetry art of the Vietnamese people is associated with the natural conditions and daily life of wet rice farmers in the Northern Delta. With the unique features of an art form with folk elements, water puppetry has quickly become a traditional art and is considered a unique intangible cultural heritage of the Vietnamese nation. This is also a distinct traditional culture of the Vietnamese people compared to the puppetry art of countries around the world.
Day 3: Hanoi – Bai Chay - Halong Bay (B/L/D)
- The journey begins in Hanoi, heading to Halong International Cruise Port in Bai Chay town. After a refreshing break at the lounge, passengers embark on the Oriental Sails cruise, where you are welcomed with a drink and safety guidelines. Lunch is served while cruising through the stunning Halong Bay, followed by an anchor at Titop Island. Highlights include a visit to Sung Sot Cave and the panoramic view from the peak of Titop Island. The evening features sunset views, happy hours, a cooking demonstration, and dinner. Activities continue with squid fishing, karaoke, or relaxation in cabins.
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)
- Start your day with the Tai-chi lesson at dawn and breakfast amid the Karst landscape. A guided tour explores the hidden Luon cave, allowing passengers to share a sampan or kayak. After returning to Oriental Sails for a shower, passengers check out, and the cruise continues towards Bai Chay Bridge for photo opportunities. Lunch is served before disembarkation, marking the end of the cruise. The journey concludes with a transfer back to Hanoi City, reaching the hotel by approximately 16:30.
  
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Day 5: Hanoi - Flight to Hue (B)
- Enjoy a nice breakfast at the hotel, and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival at Hue, a driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your disposal for sightseeing and relaxing. Please, see segments for hotel info.
Day 6: Hue City Tour - Group tour (B/L)
- Hue is a city rich with history. You will embark today on a cultural city tour starting from 8am when your guide and driver will come pick you up at your hotel.
  
  The city tour will include visits of the Thanh Toan Bridge, a tile-roofed and arched wooden bridge, rare architectural monument and the most aesthetically valuable bridge of Vietnam; Minh Mang Tomb, considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. It is renowned for its architecture which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings. The morning visits continue with Khai Dinh Tomb, a blend of Western and Eastern architectures, before stopping for lunch at a local restaurant.
  
  During the afternoon, you will experience a tour of Hue Imperial Citadel. The Imperial city is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty. Then take your time to appreciate the beauty of the Thien Mu Pagoda, meaning Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue city.
  
  Around 4pm, a Dragon boat will take you back to the city centre and drop you off at your hotel to check out and depart on to your next destination, Hoi An City.
Day 7: My Son Sanctuary – Hoi An City Tour - Group Tour (B/L)
- You will be collected from 7:30 am to explore My Son Sanctuary. Our expert guide will take you through the Sanctuary and give you much information about its history, with plenty of chances to take photos and marvel at the unique architecture.
  
  After My Son, you will reach Kim Bong Carpentry Village near Hoi An and stop at a local restaurant along the way to enjoy a delicious Vietnamese cuisine.
  
  Your package tour to Vietnam invites you to discover the romantic city of Hoi An by foot. The historic town which used to be a prosperous seaport city from the 16th to 18th centuries is now a beautiful city that can’t be missed while touring the South East Asian region. While walking through the city, we will visit: Hoi An’s Colorful Local Market,
  
  Tan Ky Old House,
  
  Fu Jian Assembly Hall,
  
  The 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge.
  
  Also, you will have the chance to see local residents raise silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An’s burgeoning textile industry. Stay overnight at a hotel in Hoi An.
  
  Extra activities
  
  Option for the night at Hoi An:
  
  1 - Hoi An Memories Show (1 Hour)
  The real world performance features Vietnam's traditional ao dai using modern staging techniques, lighting technology and elegant audio effects. Through these, a 400-year-old story of Hoi An is represented with all of its grace and prosperity.
  
  2 - Teh Dar (1 Hour)
  Twilight covers the old town, walking down the street, you also have an opportunity to enjoy unique cultural spectacles Teh Dar Show at Lune Performing Center Hoi An. These groundbreaking theatrical works have stunned audiences by using iconic bamboo trunks, nouveau cirque, juggling and acrobatic, not to mention exotic live music from a collection of more than 20 folk instruments. Beautiful cultures of each region in Vietnam are vividly reproduced on a contemporary stage, bringing such unforgettable experiences to international visitors.
Day 8: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh (B)
- Take your time this morning, you are free again to organize your own plan in this enchanted city before checking out in the afternoon to transfer to Danang airport.
  
  Upon your arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, your transfer to your hotel is scheduled.
  
  Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel (B/L)
- Morning, Ho Chi Minh City tour. We start the trip by these famous places: Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office, followed by exploring the Reunification Palace, and the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum. (Drop you off at Ben Thanh Market for shopping if we have enough time). Afternoon, leave Ho Chi Minh for Cu Chi. Arrival at Cu Chi tunnel, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Located 60km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists – the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers & kitchens. Today, ducks and water buffalos happily coexist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a “Free Target Zone”. Go back to the city.
  
  Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (B/L)
- At appointed time (approx 07:30 to 08:30), our guide will greet you at the hotel's lobby before transfering you directly from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy scenic ride out of the city.
  Watch rice paddies flecked with charming farms pass by as you make your way to the quaint fishing village of My Tho. Board a boat bound for the islands of the Tien River, and then cruise to Ben Tre to check out dense coconut groves. Taste decadent coconut candies and sip hot mugs of honey tea before grabbing a scrumptious lunch featuring freshly caught fish and river shrimp.
  Spend your afternoon watching folk music performances and walking around the countryside. At
  night, take a quick ride to Can Tho where you can turn in for the night at a cozy hotel.
  
  Overnight in Can Tho.
Day 11: Cai Rang floating market – Ho Chi Minh City – Group tour (B/L)
- Start your day with a hearty breakfast, pack up your things, and head out to weave through the local vendors of Cai Rang Floating Market. Weave through rows of boats loaded with everything from fresh produce to vintage jewelry, browsing for souvenirs and haggling with locals as you go.
  Watch dextrous noodle makers create delicate vermicelli, visit a local village, and get the chance to test your balance as you cross the river on a bamboo span known locally as a "monkey bridge".
  Tuck into a scrumptious lunch, do some last-minute shopping at Can Tho Market, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and then take a final ride back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you can get dropped off at your hotel.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)
- Morning, breakfast at hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Your leisure and enjoy your last moments of your package tour to Vietnam until we transfer you to airport for your departure flight.
  
  End of our services.

Tour Includes:

Professional vehicle transportations and commercial vehicle insurance. Professional driver
Shuttle Bus Hanoi - Halong - Hanoi
Air-conditioned vehicle, Round-trip transportation from selected hotels
Door to door pick-up drop-off service
Accommodation at ecolodges, hotels, homestays as mentioned
Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Experienced English-speaking guide
Experienced English-speaking guide on Board
Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
(Optional) Vegetarian and vegan food is available
Bottled water
All sightseeing tickets
Domestic air tickets
Motor-boat with floating jackets in Hoi An
Welcome drinks on board
Swimming in Halong Bay
Cooking demonstration on board
Tai Chi session on sundeck
Bamboo boat tour in Halong Bay
Squid fishing & fishing from the boat
Bamboo rowboat tour in Mekong Delta
Sunset Party on board
Kayaks & paddles for outdoor activities
No extra charge after confirmation
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
(Optional) Child seats are required

Tour Excludes:

Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
Travel insurance
International flights and taxes
Beverage
Other personal expenses: drinks, souvenir, etc.

What To Take:

Pack essentials, including light comfortable clothes suitable for outdoor activities, comfortable walking shoes. Take a small day pack for hiking and trekking
It is essential to bring your passport on this trip. We also recommend packing: insect repellent, sun cream, raincoat and sun hat...

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Accommodation List

Please note that the hotels mentioned in this list are for reference only. Depending on availability and your preference, they can be changed. If we are unable to book any hotel, it will be replaced by another hotel at least of equivalent standard and value.

Thanh Lich Hue Hotel

Address: 59 Vo Thi Sau Str, Phu Hoi Ward, Hue

As an international 3-star hotel located in the heart off the city, Thanh Lich Hue iss proud to be a great hotel. bringing people back in time to the traditional beauty inherently born for Hue. If you want to find a luxurious space and experience the top three-star class in Vietnam, Thanh Lich Hue will be an ideal choice for you.
Tending to be a hotel with the beauty of a lotus flower, the hotel has been designed in harmony between the traditional architecture of Hue with a modern and luxurious style. Most significantly, the stylized lotus image in each room helps each customer experience royal service. The combination of modern and classic will surely help visitors have a relaxing and peacefull stay after a long journey.

Hoi An Beach Resort

Address: 1 Cua Dai Street, Cua Dai, Hoi An, Vietnam

Hoi An Beach Resort is 4 star beach resort has long been proud of its idyllic setting and gracious hospitality. The resort is uniquely situated in Hoi An, the Vietnamese World Heritage site famous for its long-standing architectural complex, located in the middle of the Cua Dai Beach and De Vong River as is an oasis of peace where the river meets the ocean. Luxuriously appointed Vietnamese style houses and villa rooms, plus tropical garden & private beach crate the perfect environment for a getaway. Attractions include the historic Hoi An Town, the My Son monastery complex, the Cham Museum in Danang which is just a short trip from the resort. There are luxurious Vietnamese-styled houses and villa rooms, all of which are bright, spacious, comfortably-furnished, and well-equipped. An ideal place is for leisure travelers, family holidays or holding meetings. The resort has qualified staff and modern equipment to facilitate organizers. Recognized by travelers worldwide as an oasis of peace where the river meets the ocean, the Hoi An Beach Resort will surely make visitors stay an extra day.
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Hanoi HM Boutique

Address: 3. Hang Dau, Hang Bac, Hoan Kiem

With a stay at Hanoi HM Boutique Hotel in Hanoi (Old Quarter), you'll be steps from Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre and 7 minutes by foot from Hanoi Old Town Night Market. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Hoan Kiem Lake and 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from St. Joseph's Cathedral of Hanoi.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless Internet access and concierge services. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at HM Lake View, a restaurant which specializes in international cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a computer station, dry cleaning/laundry services, and multilingual staff. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours).

West Hotel

Address: 88-90-92 Hai Ba Trung, Can Tho

Located in Can Tho, West Hotel offers elegant and stylish accommodations with free WiFi access in public areas. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk, an indoor swimming pool, a fitness center and free on-site parking.

The hotel is just 100 meters from Ninh Kieu Wharf and 300 meters from Can Tho Museum. Cai Rang Floating Market is 6.2 km away, while Rach Gia Airport is approximately 72 km away. Featuring river/city views, air-conditioned rooms come with a wardrobe, safe, minibar and flat-screen satellite/cable TV. The private bathroom comes with shower facilities, slippers, a hairdryer and free toiletries.

Alagon City Hotel & Spa

Address: 56 - 58 Pham Hong Thai street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

A dream-like gem in the very centre of Saigon. With 90 modern, trendy and stylish rooms, Alagon City Hotel & Spa leads the way in imaginative and creative interior design. Located in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City and close to Ben Thanh Market, Opera House, War Museum, Independence Palace... the hotel is at the heart of this buzzing city.

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Bernt Karlsson

Wrote a review 5 - 2024

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Date of experience: 5 2024

Karsten Buch-Lorentsen

Wrote a review 5 - 2024

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All accomodations were fully satisfacturing.
All guides were good, but especially the young girl that took os on the 2 day tour in the Mekong delta was excellent.
Only one restaurant arranged by you was a little disapointing and that was the one where we had lunch at our first day tour, the sightseeing in Hanoi where we also visited ethnical museum.
All drivers were very good but the one who should pick us up when we arrived at the airport in Saigon was not able to find us.

Date of experience: 5 2024

Susanne

Wrote a review 4 - 2024

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Very different drivers some very Good an some bad
Different guides - some better than others

Date of experience: 4 2024

Annette Koefoed Pustelnik

Wrote a review 4 - 2024

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Wonderful trip. Best food ever. Totally satisfied with the tour itinerary.
Fine price for us!

Date of experience: 4 2024

Jan Pilh

Wrote a review 4 - 2024

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We loved the food we had for lunch and the restaurant was awsome! Nice and helpful tour operator.

Date of experience: 4 2024

Birgit Johansen

Wrote a review 3 - 2024

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Date of experience: 3 2024

Marit Solberg

Wrote a review 3 - 2024

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We were very pleased with our trip
Nice and friendly people, good food, a beautiful country with a interesting history
Drivers were excelent. The cars were in general good condition, except the last car to the Mekong Delta.

Date of experience: 3 2024

Agneta Karlsson

Wrote a review 3 - 2024

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* HOTEL:
Since we have slept in six different hotels (inkl one boat) it is hard to generalise. The hotel in Vietnam (HM boutique hotell) was not good. Good location but they spoke hardly any english and the breakfast was poor. Few seats as well. Motorbikes in the reception etc. The others were good. The TTC in Gan Tho was nice but not a five star hotell. Generally the beds were excellent. Quit noicy around the Hoi An Beach resort hotell - startung six in the morning wirh music and dancing.

* RESTAURANT:
Same here, very different at different places. First lunch in Hanoi - not nice at all. It was could inside, undrinkable wine and the food did not taste much plus late lunch. Lunch, dinner, brunch at boat in Ha long was very nice. Good, friendly, nice atmosphere. Lunch in Hue and Hoi An was good and tasty. Quite late here as well. In Ho Chi Min City it was awful. Prepared in adwance, dry chicken and we ate in a empty room not a restaurant. In My Tho and the islands we had a nice and welltasting lunch. The last day in Can Tho we had a very strange (local) lunch, many dishes but not so welltasting. Friendly atmosphere though. Breakfast good except in Hanoi. Hard to get good coffe. We could have had som coffebreaks during the morning ”sessions”, it became long time before lunch sometimes at 2 pm and we had early pick-ups.

* TOUR:
Also different among different drivers and tours. Generally they were very good drivers. The pick-up times was punctually almost always. Driving back from Can Tho the driver did not take the high-way and it took us four hours and half to get to the hotell. The driving speed was 50-60 km. And we were all tired and wanted to get back to the hotel as soon as possible.

* TOUR GUIDE:
Same here. Big difference among them. We had six different guides. All very ambitious, friendly etc. But some had a very strange accent so it was hard to understand their english - especially i Ha Long and Cu chi tunnels. You lost a lot in translation.

* TOUR ITINERARY:
Very good, a lot of variety, some small surprices, a lot of tasting and looking.

Date of experience: 3 2024

Helene Sahlin

Wrote a review 1 - 2024

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The trips were very interesting, byt it was very long days. You can shorten them a little. Hood to be back at the hotell around 4 o’clock.

Date of experience: 1 2024

Ola Selim

Wrote a review 11 - 2024

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The tour is good but sometime hard to understand the guide

Date of experience: 11 2023

Erik Andersen

Wrote a review 12 - 2024

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Personal experience with us

Date of experience: 12 2023

Tobias Hammer

Wrote a review 11 - 2023

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Great tour with Mr Tinh!

Date of experience: 11 2023

Anne Kristine Jensen

Wrote a review 11 - 2023

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All the hotels were good. Hoi an beach hotel and TCC especially. Very good choices!
In general the food and the service has been really good. Especially, superb bus to Can Tho! Heaven!
I met new friends. All the various places and things to see. I liked all.
I think I got good value for money

Date of experience: 11 2023

Simon

Wrote a review 9 - 2023

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Timing of places visited

Date of experience: 9 2023

Simon Beveridge

Wrote a review 11 - 2023

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Timely and professional. Tour guide - Mr. Hai is a very lovely man, I had a great time joining the Hanoi tour with him.