When you arrive at the Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City you will be welcomes by your tour guide and driver. We will take you to your hotel, and if times permit, we will take you on a tour around in the afternoon. In the evening you will enjoy your dinner at a cruise at the Saigon River and in the evening you can enjoy a good night’s rest in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City .
Itinerary
Discover dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and admire the beauty of the Mekong River, Experience life underground in the Cu Chi Tunnels. Chill out in charming Hoi An and explore the tombs and temples of Hue. Witness the wonder of Halong Bay with an overnight cruise and enjoy a traditional water-puppet performance in Hanoi
Tour program
Ho Chi Minh city and arrival (Dinner)
Start point
Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 736900, Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels and History of Saigon (lunch)
Pick up at your hotel and drive to Cu Chi (60km – 1.5 hours). Upon arrival, watch a documentary film about the Vietnam War. Discover special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms, storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers inside Cu Chi tunnels.
Discover many hidden left behind trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels and learn more about the handmade weapon and traps used during the Vietnam War. Seeing huge bomb craters and the mere 10–13 feet thick level of upper soil.
Break at the shooting range to shoot some real guns with Ak47, M16, M30, and M60 (shooting fee is paid separately).
Highlight of the trip is to crawl and experience the underground town of Cu Chi Tunnels. This is the best part of the trip when you actually crawl into it to feel how it was like in the war. Guests who have claustrophobia be not afraid of crawling inside, you still can see it from above the ground.
Taste the tapioca (guerilla’s food during the war) before heading back to Saigon
This afternoon, our guide will show you the most interesting sights that Ho Chi Minh City has to offer. We visit The Notre Dame Cathedral, which was built in 1880, and the Old Post Office, which was built sometime between 1886 and 1891. It is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. Next is WAR REMNANTS MUSEUM: Vietnam War storytelling from the other side
Our last stop would be at a local Market where you can practice your bargaining skills while shopping for souvenirs. Discover local life and culture. You’ll find some of the friendliest, liveliest, most convivial people in the city in here.
Authentic 'Less-Touristy' Mekong Delta Ben Tre
Discover the non-touristy side of the Mekong Delta on this full-day guided tour with a small group. Enjoy pickup from your Ho Chi Minh hotel and travel by air-conditioned vehicle to Ben Tre. Travel by boat along the Mekong River, visit a brick factory and a coconut farm, ride a bike through the countryside, and enjoy lunch at a local home.You will be picked up and leave Saigon for My Tho Ben Tre City. Along the freeway, you will have a chance to see the beautiful Rice Paddy Fields.
We will take the boat ride on the Ba Lai River in Ben Tre. The motherland of coconut to understand how the locals not just only have coconut for juice, but for other manufacturers, including coconut candy and coconut oil.
Cruising to discover the local culture of the South and to see how the locals live their life such as lively activities on waterways by cargo boats, fishing boats, kinds of fish traps, and handicraft factories of coconut process. Continue the journey to visit coconut charcoal ovens – make products from coconut shells as active charcoal (a kind of material for battery).
Taking the rowing boat which is paddled by the local people on the amazing beautiful coconut canal in Ben Tre. Hop on a tuk-tuk (cycling is optional) through the coconut grove of the village to see how the locals make sleeping mats.
We will have a set menu of delicious Southern local lunches in the riverside family restaurant. After lunch, you might Relax and keep going by rowing boat on a shady palm tree canal. End of day, our boat will ride back to the boat station and head back to Saigon
My Son Holyland - Hoi An Acient Town (Light Lunch)
Our guide pick you up at your hotel and depart to My Son Sanctuary - The World Cultural Heritage.
Arrive at My Son and we'll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English speaking guide, enjoying the Champa's traditional performances. Then Get back to mini van and move to a local house to learn how to make ricepaper, you will enjoy your own hand-making product later on!
In the afternoon, Take your own walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese communal hall and the colorful market. Hoi An is a destination with two faces – the charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses, and the beach with its new resorts and long stretch of clean white sand. In keeping with Hoi An’s heritage as a trading port, the town’s tiny shop houses now host a range of craft shops and artisans including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors. Despite the passing of 200 years and the ravages of weather and war, the centre of Hoi An remains much the same as it was in its heyday
Transfer Hoi An To Hue
Free explore Hoian till 12:00 our Car will pick up you at your hotel and go to Hue city.On the way, you will visit Hai Van road tunnel - the longest tunnel in Southeast Asia and Lang Co Beach.
Overnight In Hue
Hue Imperial Sightseeing (Lunch)
After breakfast, The dragon boat will run along the Perfume river for you to sight the view in the morning. The boat landed to visit Thien Mu pagoda. Apart from their scenic riverside and hilltop location, the Thien Mu Pagoda and its environs are also rich in history, standing witness to almost four hundred years of tumultuous nation-building in Vietnam.
Then will bring visitors to many interesting experiences and learn about the history under the 13 feudal dynasties in the Hue Citadel, admire the Imperial architecture or the tomb of Minh Mang – Tu Duc – Khai Dinh. In addition, you will attend to exciting activities at the traditional villages such as Hat conical village, incense village and enjoy the Hue style cuisine.
Overnight in Hue
Flight to Hanoi
We proceed towards the airport to depart for Hanoi. When you arrive at Noi Bai international Airportin Hanoi, your tour guide and driver will pick you up and bring youto your hotel in the Old Quarter of Hanoi City.
Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi City Tour (Lunch)
Embark on your Hanoi City exploration from 8:00 to 8:30 AM with a friendly guide. Begin at Tran Quoc Pagoda on Golden Fish Island, Hanoi's oldest pagoda dating back to the 6th century. Discover the Ho Chi Minh complex, including his embalmed body, residences from 1954 to 1969, and the unique One Pillar Pagoda. Dive into Vietnamese culture at the Vietnam Ethnology Museum, showcasing the nation's 54 ethnic groups. Savor an authentic lunch with 8 Vietnamese dishes at our restaurant. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's inaugural university from the 11th century. Conclude your journey at Hoa Lo Prison Museum, notable for housing political and U.S. war prisoners during the Vietnam War. The tour wraps up as you return to your hotel.
Hanoi - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (Lunch,Dinner)
After a fresh coffee and breakfast, you will be on the way to Halong Bay. Listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the bay has all it takes for a relaxing journey: a stunning natural landscape, catering services onboard, an outlook over a waterfront lifestyle, and interesting activities, such as kayaking, swimming, and diving. Itineraries differ for each cruise, but you will probably visit: Cua Van Fishing Village, Vung Vieng Fishing Village, Me Cung Caves, Virgin Cave, and Surprise Cave, as well as passing some small islets, such as Flight Cock Islet, Human Head Islet, and Toad Islet and etc. Some cruises also include a cooking class at night and a taichi lesson in the morning.
Halong - Hanoi (Lunch) - Departure
Wake up early to start your perfect day, watch the sunrise on the top deck or you can choose Gym as a great place to get an unspoiled view of a sunrise. Light breakfast is served. in the restaurant.
Having leisure time by doing kayaking around the Bay before return the boat and check out the cabin. Then have brunch in restaurant while the boat sails back to pier.
Your cruising journey comes to a perfect ending and the cruise company will have a shuttle transfer taking you back to Hanoi then our driver transfer to airport for flight back home. Have a safe flight home, and we hope to see you again soon!
End point
Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 140800, Vietnam
Cancellation Policy
Terms and Conditions Updated on August 26, 2022, and applicable to all bookings made on or after this date
New Cancellation and Refund policy
In the event that you need to cancel your tour, you must submit your cancellation request in writing. Charges will be calculated from the date we receive your written cancellation.
All payments for travel services that have not been provided to you will be refunded in accordance with following policy:
The cancellation fee will be imposed as shown below:
1) More than 45 days prior to departure: 10% of the full payment per person will be charged;
2) Between 45 and 16 days prior to departure: 20% of the full payment per person will be charged;
3) Between 15 and 8 days prior to departure: 50% of the full payment per person will be charged;
4) Between 7 and 0 days prior to departure: 100% of the full payment per person will be charged;
5) Additional cancellation fees, if applicable, imposed by the service providers other than Bravo Indochina Tours (which may include but not be limited to banks or other payment platforms, airlines, cruises, hotels, railway companies, etc.) will be deducted from the money to be refunded
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Terms and Conditions Prior to August 26, 2022
Cancellation Policy
We would feel sorry if you decided to cancel your trip; however we realize in most cases, it is out of necessity.
If you must cancel your trip, please submit your cancellation in written form. Cancellation refunds will be calculated as of the date we receive your written cancellation.
All payments for travel services not provided to the client shall be refunded in accordance with these Terms and Conditions and in accordance with Bravo Indochina Tours’ cancellation policy.
The cancellation fee will be calculated as follows:
1) Free cancellation before 45 days
2) 45 to 30 days prior to scheduled departure date: 20% of the full payment per person.
3) 30 to 16 days prior to scheduled departure date: 50% of the full payment per person.
4) 15 to 0 days prior to scheduled departure date: 100% of the full payment per person.
Alteration of Itinerary
Alterations after you have received your booking confirmation letter will incur a fee of $25.00 per request, and changes to departure date or destination may incur cancellation fees. All changes are subject to availability and cannot be guaranteed.
Bravo Indochina Tours reserves the right to modify the itinerary of your tour if air schedule or surface transportation changes, and/or events beyond its control make such alterations necessary. In this event, any of the increase or reduction of the tour cost will be calculated and charged/ refunded accordingly. If it is you who request the changes to your tour, then you will be required to pay any additional cost in advance.
Tour Details
Accommodation
Hotel accommodation based on 2 people sharing a Twin / Double room/ Triple.
Superior 3 Stars Hotels
Hanoi : Hanoi Sky Hotel Or Similar
Hue : Orchid Hotel Hotel or similar
Hoi An : Phu Thinh Boutique Resort or similar
Ho Chi Minh city: Blue Diamond Luxury Hotel or similar
Deluxe 4 Stars Hotel
Ho Chi Minh City: Liberty Central Hotel or similar
Hanoi: Silkpath Hanoi or similar
Hue: Saigon Morin Hotel or similar
Hoi An: EMM Hoi An Hotel or similar
First Class 5 stars hotels
Hanoi: Hotel de L’Opera or similar
Hue: Imperial Hotel or similar
Hoi An: Victoria Hoi An Resort or similar
Ho Chi Minh city: Majestic Saigon hotel
Transport
16 seaters air conditioned vehicle
Flights
All Domestic airfares Ho Chi Minh to Danang, Hue to Hanoi with 20kg check in baggage. It may vary from 90 USD/person to 159USD/person - depending on the time of booking. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes.
*RECOMMEND and ECONOMY -To ensure that you get the most accurate and up-to-date cost for your flights, we recommend contacting our dedicated travel consultant. You will get Lower Prices, Greater Availability and Peace of Mind of booking your air tickets early.
The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Bravo Indochina Tours as a local payment. are separated from the main tour cost. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travelers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travelers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.
**SAVING COST -We have option for you to book internal ticket by yourself, please contact our travel consultant for most convenient flight times. Note that for this option we will not be held responsible for any changes to your flight itinerary or delays that may occur
Additional Services
X International flights and departure taxes
X Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
X Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
X Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec, New year and public holiday
X Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable
X Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
X Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport
X Services not mentioned above
Meals
Meals as mentioned (B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Guide
English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
Good to know
Currency
Dong
Vietnam
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