Best Choice- 12 Days Vietnam Excursion Highlight Tour

OPTION WITH 3 & 4 STAR CRUISE

08.00-08:30: You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Ha Long. 

11:30-12:00: Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete the check-in procedure.

12:30: Upon boarding, our crew welcome you with a refreshing drink and cold towel before checking into your cabin. The vessel leaves Tuan Chau Marina, taking you on an exciting journey to discover the beauty of Ha Long Bay. Along the way, you can enjoy the view of some of the most beautiful spots in Ha Long and admire the grandeur of the Bay with thousands of limestone islands while the vessel heads to Surprising Cave.

Enjoy your lunch at our restaurant on board while the vessel cruises toward Surprising Cave.

14:45: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Halong Bay.

After that, we will take you to visit Titop Island – swimming, climbing up to the Top of the Island – take the best view of Ha Long Bay in the Summer time.

17:30-18:00: Back on board, you will participate in a Sunset Party & Cooking Class while the vessel cruises toward the shore. You can enjoy relaxing moments while sipping a cup of traditional Vietnamese tea or coffee on the sundeck amid wonderful scenery and beautiful sunset. Ha Long Bay is calm during the day, but when the sun goes down, the Bay becomes even more tranquil and peaceful.

You will be instructed to make delicious Fresh Spring rolls by our chef and then enjoy the rolls made on your own.

17:30-18:30: Happy hour – BUY 2 DRINK GET 1 FOR FREE (cocktails, mocktails…)

19:00-20:00: Enjoy your dinner on the Sundeck (if the weather is favorable)

After dinner, you will enjoy a peaceful view of the Bay at night on the deck. Enjoying music and some drinks at Sky Bar while admiring the breathtaking view of the Bay at night or squid fishing. The cruise ship anchors for your peaceful night stay in quiet area

­ OPTION WITH 5 STAR CRUISE

07:45-8.15: Get picked up from your hotel.

11:30: Follow the newest highway connecting Hanoi and Hai Phong. Upon arrival at Station number 17 – OVERNIGHT CRUISE PORT, Tuan Chau Maria, Ha Long passengers will be welcomed by receptionist at La Casta’s waiting lounge. 11:30 – 12:00: After taking a rest, our high speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (Around 25 minutes).

Get onboard and warmly welcome from La Casta crew team with welcome drink. After that, you will be given a short briefing about La Casta Cruise and safety guideline at our restaurant. Complete the check-in procedure and check-into our suite cabins.

13:00: Enjoy a lunch in the restaurant. La Casta Cruise start to depart for the voyage to discover the Lan Ha Bay.

15:45: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay – this area includes the beach breaths a romantic atmosphere and three smaller islets like three giant peaches on the sea. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, swimming, sightseeing and explore the Ba Trai Dao area.

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Dark and Bright cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - This is the best time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay).

17:30 – 18:30: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 1 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

18:00: Join a cooking demonstration, our chef will guide you how to make some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

19:30: Enjoy special seafood and typical Vietnamese food on the cruise.

21:00: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke… Overnight on the La Casta Cruise.

NOTE: Please check out of your hotel room. You can leave your luggage at hotel reception; remember to bring your passport

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Distance: Ha Noi – Ha Long: 180km – 2.5-3 hours

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Night 2: Overnight on board

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3 Star Accommodation:

-Le Journey Classic Cruise - Deluxe Cabin

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4 Star Accommodation:

-Le Journey Premium Cruise - Deluxe Cabin

-Syrena Cruise - Deluxe Cabin

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5 Star Accommodation:

-La Casta Cruise - Junior Suite Cabin

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OPTITON WITH 3 & 4 STAR CRUISE 

06:45-07:30 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Area.

07:45-09:00: Kayaking to explore Luon Cave. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos of mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs

09:30: Check-out time.

Please put your luggage outside your cabin and leave the room key at the reception desk. Our staff will transfer your luggage to the waiting area. 

10:00: Enjoy an early lunch at the restaurant on the 2nd floor and settle the bills if any.

11:00: Arrival at Tuan Chau Marina. Then you will have a short break time till the cruise shuttle transfer you back to your hotel in Ha Noi.

15.00-15.30: You will reach your hotel in Ha Noi old quarter

The rest of the day is spent at your leisure

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OPTITON WITH 5 STAR CRUISE 

6:15: Wake up early, join the Tai Chi session on sundeck area, enjoy the fresh atmosphere and watch the sunrise in Lan Ha Bay.

7:00 – 7:45: Have breakfast. Admit morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

08:00: Stroke the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets Visit the famous Tra Bau, it’s time for freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...

09:00: Back to your cabin, relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

09:30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check out procedure and enjoy your brunch at La Casta cruise. 10:30: Enjoy the brunch at restaurant.

11:30: Disembark at Tuan Chau harbor, we hope you have enjoyed your time with us and wish you a safe onward journey.

15.00-15.30: You will be back to your hotel in Ha Noi. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

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NOTE: Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without a prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

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Night 3: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

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3-Star Accommodation:

- Hanoi Sky Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room.

Address: 27 Tong Duy Tan Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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4 Star Accommodation:

- Rex Hanoi Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 44 Gia Ngu Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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- Or Golden Lotus Luxury Hotel

Room Category: Executive Room

Address: 53-55 Hang Trong Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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5-Star Accommodation:

- Apricot Hotel

Room Category: Sketch Room

Address: 136 Hang Trong Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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- Or Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Room Category: Premier Deluxe

Address: 33 Duong Thanh Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam­

7:00-07:30: Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital- the first capital of Vietnam. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

After Lunch you will Visit Tam Coc by 1,5 hour bamboo boat. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy field, river, water, cloud, sky and stuning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land “ Continue the tour with 45 minutes for cycling around the village to discover the life of local people.

After that, get on bus to come back to Hanoi around 18.00-18.30. The rest of the evening is free on your own.

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­ *Distance: Ha Noi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc: 120 km - 2 hours

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Night 4: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

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3-star accommodation:

- Hanoi Sky Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room.

Address: 27 Tong Duy Tan Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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4 star accommodation:

- Rex Hanoi Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 44 Gia Ngu Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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- Or Golden Lotus Luxury hotel

Room category: Executive Room

Address: 53-55 Hang Trong street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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5-star accommodation:

- Apricot Hotel

Room Category: Sketch Room

Address: 136 Hang Trong Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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- Or Peridot Grand Luxury Boutique Hotel

Room Category: Premier Deluxe

Address: 33 Duong Thanh Street, Ha Noi, Vietnam

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After breakfast, enjoy some time exploring Hanoi on your own before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.

On arrival, you’ll be picked up at Da Nang airport and transferred to your hotel in the charming coastal city of Hoi An. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

The ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the most important trading port in Southeast Asia in the 15th century. Its ancient past is superbly preserved in an enchanting collection of temples, pagodas, shop houses and magnificent private homes in the town's Old Quarter. Walking or Biking to discover Hoi An Town is a choice of this artistic jewel, with its century's old architecture.

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Night 5: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Kim An Hotel 

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 461-463 Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An

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4 Star Accommodation:

- Lantana Riverside Hoi An

Room Category: Deluxe Poolview Room

Address: 52 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoi An

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- Delicacy Hoi An Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address : No 116 Hùng Vương, Street, Hội An

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5 Star Accommodation:

- La Siesta Hoian Resort And Spa

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 130 -132 Hung Vuong, Hoi An

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08:30: Our tour guide comes to pick you up from your hotel.

You will spend about 30 minutes to go to a local market with our chef

You will have a chance to see and experience the noise as well as directly contact sellers. In addition to this, we will show the ingredients for use in our lesson.

09:15: Transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat. On the way, you can explore the beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside, and see the water and coconut trees growing together.

Enjoy your time with basket boat rowing through the coconut forest

11:00 Enjoy a welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant, then join the cooking class. Our chef will teach you how to cook some typical local foods. After the lesson, you will enjoy great Vietnamese meals which are specially made by you.

13:00 Return to your hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure

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Night 6: Overnight in hotel in Hoi An

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Kim An Hotel 

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 461-463 Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An

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4 Star Accommodation:

- Lantana Riverside Hoi An

Room Category: Deluxe Poolview Room

Address: 52 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoi An

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- Delicacy Hoi An Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address : No 116 Hùng Vương, Street, Hội An

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5 Star Accommodation:

- La Siesta Hoian Resort And Spa

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 130 -132 Hung Vuong, Hoi An­

You will have whole day free and easy while you are in Hoi An. You can contact Halong Tours Booking to tailor some extra tours. 

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Optional tour: Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge (Including Lunch)- TOP of 100 best sightseeings in the world- recognized by the TIMES newspaper. 

Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, then take The Climbing Train to visit the top of the mountain& further, explore Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (old wineries) & Ling Ung Pagoda. Visit the French Village, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest and much more. 

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Optional tour: My Son Holly Land Tour (Light Lunch included). 

The Holyland surrounded by the marvelous mountains, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide. A light lunch will be served as well. 

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Night 7 : Overnight in Hotel in Hoi An

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Kim An Hotel 

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 461-463 Hai Ba Trung, Hoi An

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4 Star Accommodation:

- Lantana Riverside Hoi An

Room Category: Deluxe Poolview Room

Address: 52 Huyen Tran Cong Chua, Hoi An

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- Delicacy Hoi An Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address : No 116 Hùng Vương, Street, Hội An

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5 Star Accommodation:

- La Siesta Hoian Resort And Spa

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 130 -132 Hung Vuong, Hoi An

Today you have free time to discovery Hoi An. Our driver comes at 15:00 pm and picks you up for the bus to Hue. The rest of the day is free on your own.

Hue Vietnam, the former imperial capital, boasts a long-lasting treasure trove of world-renowned ancient wonders, distinctive cultural traits, and delightful traditional cuisine, where visitors can immerse themselves in Vietnam's illustrious history as if they are traveling back in time.

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Distance Hoi An - Hue: 120 km - 2.5 - 3 hours

Night 8: Overnight in hotel in Hue

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Thanh Lich Hue Hotel

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 59 Vo Thi Sau

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4 Star Accommodation:

- Eldora Hue

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 60 Ben Nghe

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5 Star Accommodation:

- Indochine Hue Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 105 Hung Vuong

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You will have whole day free and easy while you are in Hoi An. You can contact Halong Tours Booking to tailor some extra tours. 

Optional Hue City Day Trip: 

8:00 am- 8:30: Our driver and guide pick you up and start the tour. Get on the dragon boat, go along the Huong river to enjoy the fresh atmosphere and peaceful beauty of Hue on the way to Thien Mu pagoda, the oldest pagoda here.

After visiting Thien Mu, we get on the mini van and go to the Citadel to see the living, working, worshiping and relaxing areas of Nguyen Kings’family, the last royal family in Viet Nam. 

The last stop in the morning is Dong Ba market, before we head to the restaurant for lunch Lunch time at My Home restaurant is a great time to savour the best Hue traditional foods and some royal tea while having your feets relax in herbal water after the meal.

In the afternoon, we will visit two royal tombs Minh Mang and Khai Dinh with traditional architecture and French-influenced style, respectively. We will take a 10-min trip on mini van to Thuy Xuan conical hat village to visit a local family who produce the traditional hat and incent. You can have many photos taken with creative decoration from colorful incent sticks made by people here.

16:30 pm : tour is finished and we get on mini van, come back to the hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure

* Please wear something covers your shoulder and your knees

Night 9: Overnight hotel in Hue

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Thanh Lich Hue Hotel

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 59 Vo Thi Sau

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4 Star Accommodation:

- Eldora Hue

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 60 Ben Nghe

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5 Star Accommodation:

- Indochine Hue Hotel

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 105 Hung Vuong

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Enjoy breakfast at hotel. You will have some free time until our driver transfer to airport to take flight to HCM. Arrive in HCM and check in hotel.

Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam’s largest economic center and cultural capital, Ho Chi Minh City boasts soaring skyscrapers that tower over charming French colonial structures and traditional pagodas from Saigon’s yesteryear. Past the bustling streets and dizzying traffic.

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Night 10: Overnight in a hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Prague Saigon Hotel:

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 175/10-12 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC

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4 Star Accommodation

- Paragon Saigon Hotel:

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 22 Thi Sach, District 1, HCMC.

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- Harmony Saigon Hotel:

Room Category: Premier Deluxe Room

Address: 32A-34 Bui Thi Xuan, District 1, HCMC.

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5-Star Accommodation:

- Hotel Majestic Saigon:

Room Category: Colonial Deluxe City Room

Address: 1 Dong Khoi, District 1, HCMC.

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- La Siesta Premium Saigon:

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 182-186 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, HCMC

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7.30-7.50: Meet our tour guide at your hotel Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.

Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music", performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village.

After finishing all activities, we get back to the bus and return to HCMC around 17.00-17.30. 

The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

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Night 11: Overnight in a hotel in Ho Chi Minh city

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3 Star Accommodation:

- Prague Saigon Hotel:

Room Category: Superior Room

Address: 175/10-12 Pham Ngu Lao, District 1, HCMC

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4 Star Accommodation

- Paragon Saigon Hotel:

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 22 Thi Sach, District 1, HCMC.

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- Harmony Saigon Hotel:

Room Category: Premier Deluxe Room

Address: 32A-34 Bui Thi Xuan, District 1, HCMC.

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5-Star Accommodation:

- Hotel Majestic Saigon:

Room Category: Colonial Deluxe City Room

Address: 1 Dong Khoi, District 1, HCMC.

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- La Siesta Premium Saigon:

Room Category: Deluxe Room

Address: 182-186 Ly Tu Trong, District 1, HCMC

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Have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy. Wait until our driver pick up you to airport in Ho Chi Minh. Trip ends. 

Say god By Ho Chi Minh City- say Good Bye Vietnam, we wish you have a great trip!

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Note: Check out time is 12.00 pm