The Ultimate Vietnam Holiday 10 Days will provide a truly wonderful trip that you will remember for a lifetime. Imagine having 10 days to discover all of the most beautiful and interesting aspects of Vietnam and its marvelous culture from the North to the South, the mountains to the beaches, the bustling cities to the serene, quiet countryside. Let us share with you the beauty of our unique natural landscapes and the history and depth of our ancient traditions. This 10 day itinerary in Vietnam promises to be a great journey with unexpected experiences to Vietnam. Join us - The best Vietnam Tour Operator recommended by Tripadvisor.
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Hanoi Beer Corner
Activities: Arrive in Vietnam and have free time in Hanoi. Be entertained by the Water Puppet show and enjoy a hearty welcome dinner.
Your Vietnam 10 day holiday starts with your arrival at Hanoi Airport.
Arriving in Hanoi, our guide will pick you up at the airport and head straight to Hanoi center for your hotel check-in. The rest of the day is your leisure time.
In the late afternoon, our guide will pick you up from your hotel for a walking tour of some nearby beautiful places such as Restored Sword Lake and the Old Quarter of Hanoi with its 36 ancient streets - the oldest and busiest commercial district of Hanoi for centuries. Enjoying the fresh air and people-watching will help you relax after your long flight.
After that, we will walk a short distance to the Water Puppet Theater to enjoy a Water Puppet Show - a unique Vietnamese Art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture. The skills of artists make the Water Puppets seem like human beings will amaze you.
Enjoy a delicious welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
Have free time to relax or walk around lovely Hanoi during the evening. Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals: Dinner
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One Pillar Pagoda
Activities: Visit some must-see destinations in Hanoi and enjoying the best street food in Vietnam.
Exploring wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas in Hanoi is always the best way to experience Vietnam’s charming capital.
We will stop to visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum (closed on Monday & Friday and from October to November), Ho Chi Minh's House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda (unique architecture in a tranquil garden), and the Presidential Palace.
After that, we will have a chance to explore the first university of Vietnam - the thousand-year-old Temple of Literature. The Temple of Literature is a symbol of the studious spirit of the Vietnamese people.
Next, we will choose between a visit to the History Museum or the Ethnology Museum. The History Museum preserves artifacts reflecting thousands of years of Vietnamese culture and history, whereas the Ethnology Museum exhibits demonstrate the costumes, culture and daily life of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
Later we return to Hanoi's Old Quarter to walk around and sample different street foods, also learning how to make and enjoy those tasty dishes.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Sunrise in Halong Bay
Activities: Drive to Halong Bay, board our overnight boat and begin our cruise in one of the world's most beautiful places.
Halong Bay overnight cruise always attracts all clients when they visit Vietnam. Halong Bay 1 night cruise will be the highlighted trip in your 10 day itinerary in Vietnam for you.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will take an approximately 3.5-hour drive to Halong Bay - the UNESCO World Heritage Site, where we will begin our traditional Junk Cruise in this natural wonderland of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise water.
Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch onboard while soaking in the incredible views of this mystical bay.
In the afternoon, we will cruise around some of Halong's well-known islands and pay a visit to one of the largest caves in Halong Bay- Halong Bay Sung Sot Caves.
At some point, we will stop at an island featuring a sheltered white-sand beach to enjoy the warm waters of the Gulf of Tonkin (if the weather is suitable).
Stay overnight on the junk.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Notes: The itinerary is a sample of one cruise. The itinerary will be different if you choose a different cruises.
Rowing boat in Halong bay
Activities: Explore Halong Bay by rowboat or kayak. Transfer to the airport for the flight to Danang.
Start your day with Tai Chi exercises (a Chinese system of physical exercises) or just watch the sunrise over the bay's towering islands and enjoy coffee or tea. Afterward, we will explore the nearby islands by rowing boat or kayak. Using these smaller boats, you can discover some of the hidden corners of Halong Bay.
Turn back the junk towards the harbor and contemplate the beauty of the amazing rock formations of the Bay before returning to Halong City. Our driver will pick you up there for the transfer to Noi Bai Airport to catch your short flight to Da Nang.
Upon your arrival in Danang, our tour guide and driver will transfer you to the hotel in the ancient city of Hoi An for check-in. You will have a wonderful time in Hoi An exploring this charming, old-world trading port of narrow streets and traditional houses, and the beach with its luxurious resorts and a long stretch of clean white sand. Hoi An will be the best place for relaxing for your Vietnam 10 day holiday.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Notes: The itinerary is a sample of one cruise. The itinerary will be different when you choose different cruise.
Bamboo boat trip in Hoi An
Activities: Cycle to the more rural area just outside of Hoi An to try bamboo boat rowing, and experience the life of the local fishing people. Learn how to cook Banh Xeo (pancakes) in Quang Nam Style.
Our tour guide will pick you up with bicycles for a trip to enjoy the scenic, peaceful countryside of Vietnam, far away from the noise of the city.
Passing through the town, we will cycle among rice fields on tranquil roads. We will stop to see Ba Le market, rice fields, cemeteries and schools... before reaching Van Lang Fishing Village and Bay Mau Water Coconut Forest. The forest was the hiding place for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War. Nowadays, it is famous for the seafood diversity within its 7 hectares of mangrove forest, canals, and houses covered in water coconut leaves.
When we arrive, our host and his family will welcome us with a green tea, after which, we will be free to walk around to explore the village.
With the help of the locals, you can row a boat and learn how to fish in the water coconut forest.
Turning back to the host’s house, we will help them to prepare dinner for all. There will be some special dishes that you may have never tasted before such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo (local pancakes), grilled fish in banana leaf, and many other Vietnamese delicacies. If you are interested, you can learn how to cook these tasty dishes for yourself.
Have lunch before coming back to our hotel or resort. You will have free time in the afternoon. You may do shopping in Hoi An or just relax. Hoi An is a good place for relaxing in the halfway of your 10 day itinerary in Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Hue Imperial Citadel
Activities: Drive from Hoi An to Hue, paying a short visit to Lang Co Beach and then enjoying the local street food in Hue.
After breakfast at the hotel, we will check-out and drive to Hue - the ancient capital of Vietnam, traveling through the 500 meters high Hai Van pass. After that, we will stop at the scenic Lang Co Beach (known as one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam) for a break.
Heading straight to Hue - recognized as one of the World Heritage Sites by UNESCO, we will arrive in time for check-in and some free time in Hue.
In the late afternoon, our tour guide will pick you up for a walking tour to see the local street life. Hue is famous for different delicate food dishes, so we will enjoy the different local street food here.
Stay overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Boat trip in The Perfume River
Activities: Boat cruise on the Perfume River. Explore the Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb and then take a rest on the edge of the Perfume River.
The Perfume River is the first place we will visit today. With a boat trip on the river, you can have a chance to experience its poetry and romance.
Next, we will stop to visit Thien Mu Pagoda - one of the most famous pagodas in Hue. We will also visit the Imperial City - an ancient walled palace within the citadel of the city and the former imperial capital of Vietnam.
After that, take your time to visit to The Forbidden Purple City and the Royal Fine Arts Museum to learn more about the history of romantic Hue.
We will enjoy a lunch break on the banks of the Perfume River before continuing to Minh Mang tomb. Minh Mang is one of the most well-known kings in the Nguyen dynasty. Visiting here, we will learn more about the Nguyen dynasty as well as its unique architecture.Then we will go to Dong Ba market to shop and see more of the local life. In the afternoon, we will go back to the hotel and have free time in Hue.Stay overnight in Hue.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Notre Dame Cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City
Activities: Transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City and visit some must-see destinations there.
Have breakfast at the hotel before driving to Phu Bai Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (also called Saigon) - a truly bustling city.
As soon as we arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, on the way to the hotel, you will notice the very busy streets. After check-in and a rest, we will visit some of the famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City such as the Reunification Palace (an important national relic for its historical and architectural value),and the War Remnants Museum, where you can find diverse collections of weaponry, military aircraft and war photographs to better understand Vietnam's military history. We will spend some time walking around the city visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, the City Post Office, and Ben Thanh Market. As we walk you will see how the local people live and shop, and you can shop for souvenirs and try bargaining in Vietnamese way.
Meals: Breakfast
Mekong Boat Trip
Activities: Experience the local lifestyle in My Tho, the capital of Tien Giang province and an important market town in the Mekong Delta, visit Unicorn Island and Ben Tre Province.
Mekong Delta Full Day is a must for your 10 day itinerary in Vietnam.
After breakfast, we will start our day tour to the Mekong Delta, Vietnam's largest granary. We will stop at My Tho, get on our boat and travel downstream where we can walk around Dragon Island to see the daily activities of a fish farm such as how to raise and then catch the fish. Then, we will pass through the Xep canal (natural) to reach a traditional village of fascinating local industries. Here you can enjoy some fruit and honey tea and listen to local music played on traditional instruments. After that, you will have a chance to travel by horse cart through village paths to reach the small rowing boats on the river.
Have lunch in the restaurant by the river.
We will stop at a workshop and taste some coconut candy before going back to My Tho.
In the afternoon, turn back to Ho Chi Minh City and have some leisure time.Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Cu Chi Tunnels
Activities: Explore Cu Chi tunnels and then transfer to the airport for the flight home.
In the morning, our driver will pick you up for a visit to Cu Chi Tunnels - a man-made underground maze with many bamboo traps used by the military in the past.
Most of you will feel so amazed by the hard work and difficult life of the Vietnamese people in the war.
Enjoy the lunch near the Cu Chi tunnels then head back to the city. We will transfer you to the airport for the flight home.
End of 10 day holiday itinerary in Vietnam! Hope to see you again!
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
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A mere 2-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and a 3-minute drive from Dong Xuan and the weekend night market lies the lavish Gondola Hotel. Along with the open-plan communal areas like the restaurant and the rooftop bar, The Gondola Hotel features rooms with windows affording either lake or city views. Every room features effective air conditioning and a safety deposit box for your comfort and security. For working or relaxing, the accompanying lounging area comes complete with a desk and a flat-screen TV, while the en suite bathrooms come with either a bathtub or shower option.The Gondola Hotel is your home base for travelling around Vietnam. We are located just 10 minutes from Hanoi’s central Train Station and about 35 minutes from Noi Bai International Airport via car. The tour desk at the Gondola Hotel provides you with reliable information as well as the convenience of ticket buying and tour booking services. Motorbikes and cars are also available to rent from the hotel. Return back to the Gondola Hotel after a day of activities to a soothing massage, or head upstairs to our rooftop bar to enjoy a drink and the panoramic views of the city at sunset. The Gondola Restaurant provides a great mix of Vietnamese and European food throughout the day.
A mix of traditional and modern motifs run throughout the MK Premier Boutique Hotel, with 65 rooms accommodating visitors to the wonderful city of Hanoi. With the historic Old Quarter on our doorstep, the MK Premier Boutique Hotel provides a safe and comfortable home base from which you can explore the city. For those times at the end of the day, The MK Premier Boutique Hotel offers a peaceful space where you can unwind, with a refined atmosphere accompanying your recuperation time.Discover the meaning of Vietnamese hospitality through the inviting staff, who will always be at your service during your stay with us. From the lobby to the restaurant and rooftop bar you will find well-trained staff with great English skills and a welcoming smile. We want you to enjoy your stay in Hanoi and will do everything in our power to make that happen.
The finest of Hanoi’s hotel accommodation awaits. The Hotel De L’Opera MGallery Collection, is the embodiment of the class, prestige and international recognition of Hanoi, our phoenix from the ashes of Vietnam’s past. Situated on Trang Tien Street, a mere minute’s walk to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Water Puppet Theatre and the opulent Trang Tien Plaza, you will enjoy the finest that Hanoi has to offer, both inside and outside the hotel. At Hotel De L’Opera, you will bear witness to the top level of Hanoi’s wonderful hospitality, available to you at any time of the day throughout 107 beautifully appointed bedrooms. Between the marble lobby and exquisite indoor courtyard, you will receive the warmest of welcomes, before finding the deep shades of elegance draped across your room. The gorgeous indoor pool, well-equipped gym and professional spa are some of the added benefits of a stay with Hotel De L’Opera. Our priority is your satisfaction, to which end our staff will work tirelessly. You will receive nothing but a 5-star service through La Fee Verte, our beautiful bar, Café Lautrec and our resplendent Satine Restaurant.
“V’Spirit” is short for “Vietnamese Spirit” – a national philosophy advocating warm hospitality to guests, which is what we can guarantee you on one of our Halong Bay Deluxe Cruises. The crew members that you will meet are professionally trained and experienced, committing themselves to show you the true meaning of V’Spirit.We have three wooden junk boats in our fleet designed in traditional Vietnamese style, yet loaded with contemporary amenities. Each of our deluxe cabins includes sea-view windows and a modern bathroom, with large, comfortable beds and plenty of extra space. Upstairs, you will find a classy restaurant where you will taste some of the best food available in Vietnam. The sundeck and the bar are fantastic places for meeting people and catching amazing views of the magnificent Halong Bay.As possibly the biggest highlight of any Vietnam Tour, Halong Bay is awaiting your discovery and V’Spirit is thrilled to be there with you. Our excellent customer service means that you can focus on the beauty all around you while we take care of everything else. As one of the top recommendations on Tripadvisor, we are proud to call ourselves one of the best Halong Bay Cruises and hope to have the fantastic time with your family, friends or have a great honeymoon time in otherworldly Halong Bay.
LaFairy Sails takes its name from one of the most magical areas of Halong Bay; Fairy Lake Cave, where colourful spotlights illuminate the walls and light reflected from the water dances on the ceiling. This is the kind of magic that we want to share with you.The limestone karsts, caves and beaches of Halong Bay are well-discovered now, but we take you to areas less accessible to other cruises. We endeavour to explore parts of the bay still largely untouched, like the Ngoc Trai Area, with its sunny beaches and tranquil waters.The flavours of Halong Bay come alive on a LaFairy Sails cruise. Our restaurant features the freshest, local ingredients for all of our dishes and you can see first-hand the processes necessary to prepare such sumptuous food with demonstrations from our chefs.A LaFairy Sails cruise is fully furnished with a comfortable and air-conditioned cabin, featuring all the amenities expected from a modern cruise ship. Halong Bay is an essential destination for any Vietnam tour and LaFairy Sails lets you see it in an unforgettably unique way.
The true beauty of the isolated Lan Ha Bay opens up from the deck of the Perla Dawn Sails. Our Luxury Lan Ha Bay Cruise offers you the utmost comfort and sublime service as it glides quietly past the limestone giants of Lan Ha, revealing a quiet, peaceful bay far removed from the bustle of Halong. Based on the traditional junk boat design, the sleek wooden aesthetic of the Perla Dawn sails gives you the most authentic experience possible, with its 18 cabins providing a first-class voyage and a chance for you to see some of Vietnam’s most magical scenery in complete opulence. Perla Dawn Sails is one of the newest cruises in Lan Ha Bay which is suitable for a group with kids, and also for couples with honeymoon time.
The 3-star Kiman Hoi An Hotel & Spa specialises in the highest levels of Vietnamese hospitality to help you relax into your time in Hoi An. Life in this picturesque port town is a placid and languid affair into which you can immerse yourself through the fantastic facilities of the Kiman Hotel. Along with free cooking classes and free cycling tours, our relaxing spa services, romantic restaurant and leisurely swimming pool are all players in the symphony of tranquility that is the Kiman Hotel.Just 800m away lies the Thu Bon River, the historical entry point for ships to the magnificent port town of Hoi An. Further north lies the culinary wonderland of Tra Que village, while 3km northeast, you can find Cua Dai and An Bang beaches – two of the most pristine places to relax in Hoi An. The four types of rooms that feature in the Kiman Hotel are uncluttered designs, offering you a relaxing space from which you can base your explorations of Hoi An. All rooms are fitted with the most comfortable bedding amongst minimalistic yet stylish decoration.
With a prime location on the banks of the gorgeous Thu Bon River, River Suites Hoi An is a wonderful, 3-star accommodation option with clear hints of luxury. The 21 rooms of the hotel are designed with your comfort and city views in mind, containing a décor that straddles the line between contemporary Western and ancient Vietnamese. Each room comes with a comfortable double bed or twin beds, many modern amenities and ornate wooden furnishings. A restaurant, café, bar and swimming pool are located within the hotel for your ultimate convenience.The proximity of the River Suite Hoi An to the Ancient Town is one of its finest assets. A 3-minute walk will get you to the centre, yet even less time is required to cross the Quang Truong Bridge to An Hoi Island, where you will find the town’s night market and several late-night establishments.
Experience the slow progression of life on the shores of Cua Dai Beach, sandwiched between the sparkling East Vietnam Sea and the beautiful port town of Hoi An. The Palm Garden Resort and Spa is set amongst the most incredible nature, with serene gardens rolling out to the white sand beach, and lily ponds crossed by charming wooden bridges. Tropical trees hang from above, creating an idyllic scene in some of the most picturesque Hoi An scenery.Step inside, and you will find a luxury resort with traditional Hoi An style and hospitality and its core. The 216 beautifully appointed rooms of the Palm Garden Resort possess a simple, yet carefully crafted design; uncluttered with unnecessary extras but fully fitted with modern conveniences and accented with Vietnamese nuance. With just a 10-minute drive to central Hoi An, the Palm Garden Resort is wonderfully located out of the hustle and bustle of the UNESCO World Heritage Site, in a secluded spot overlooking the magnificent Cham Islands and the wooden fishing vessels than trawl the shore. 30km from the Da Nang International Airport means that you are never far from paradise from the moment you step off the plane.
Be greeted with both opulence and intimacy at the Romance Hotel in the stately city of Hue. Our aim is to provide you with the most comfortable accommodation for your stay in Hue, and to that end, we deliver a plethora of well-appointed rooms spanning five different types and encompassing every budget. All rooms are spacious and furnished beautifully, with large windows looking out over Hue and its natural assets. Throughout the rest of the hotel, you will find two restaurants, two bars, a swimming pool and an outdoor beer garden, assuring that you have a complete stay at the Romance Hotel.For the nearby attractions of Hue, you will be perfectly located in the heart of the imperial city. The Citadel, which crowns the beauty of Hue, is located just 2km away over the Perfume River, which can be best seen at Truong Tien Bridge, designed by Gustave Eiffel, under 1km away. Dong Ba Market is the central shopping area of Hue, and a mere 20-minute walk or 8-minute drive will see you there.The staff at the Romance Hotel have the beating heart of Hue’s hospitality and will ensure a pleasant stay in Vietnam’s ancient capital.
In the heart of imperial Hue city stands the proud Eldora Hotel, emanating elegance from inside and out. The French grandeur of this 4-star hotel speaks volumes throughout its luxurious bedrooms, abounding with fine furnishings, graceful materials and beautiful bathrooms with freestanding, claw-foot bathtubs as their centerpieces. Each room is fitted with modern amenities such as air conditioning, free Wi-Fi and a 40” LCD TV amid their Renaissance aesthetic.Find the same resplendency of the rooms throughout our world-class facilities. Our indoor swimming pool and sun terrace are the perfect places to unwind while reveling in the accompanying panoramas of Hue, and the Eldora Spa will round off your visit with a full menu of treatments and remedies. The restaurant and coffee lounge on the lower floors offer the perfect, lavish space for you to sample some of Hue’s finest offerings as the food capital of Vietnam, all accompanied by excellent hospitality by the staff, which is typical of Hue.The Eldora Hotel’s location just 2km from the Imperial Citadel and only 1km from Gustave Eiffel’s Truong Tien Bridge gives the hotel a wonderfully convenient location within Hue. The panoramas available from the sun terrace encompass the beautiful Huong River, lifeblood of Hue and the Nguyen Dynasty for centuries.
Reaching high to match the beautiful city skyline of Ho Chi Minh City, the Signature Saigon Hotel is a central 3-star hotel with comfortable amenities and occasional flecks of the luxurious. This well-lit and heartily decorated hotel provides convenience and comfort throughout its 72 rooms spanning four different accommodation options, all wonderfully adorned and consisting of relaxing amenities such as cushioned seated areas and jacuzzi bathtubs.With Ben Thanh Market just 100m away, the Signature Saigon Hotel is one of the most centrally located hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. From here, you can enjoy easy and quick access to some of Saigon’s best sites, including Bui Vien Walking Street (1km away), Independence Palace (1km away) and the War Remnants Museum (1.5km away). Aside from tourist attractions, the hotel is located within an area known for its plethora of food and drink options, though both can also be enjoyed in the comfort of our well-equipped dining room.
Nods to the long history of Saigon are evident around the Grand Silverland Hotel & Spa, an impressive 4-star hotel in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City. A mixture of tradition and modernity will greet you upon stepping inside our gorgeous lobby, as smiling staff dressed in áo dài show you the true meaning of Vietnamese hospitality. Western conveniences are found throughout our tastefully decorated rooms, which come in five accommodation options and span all budgets.From its prime location in the centre of downtown Ho Chi Minh City, the Grand Silverland Hotel offers premium access to some of the best sites to visit in Saigon. Just one block away stands the Independence Palace, with the War Remnants Museum just beyond it. One block to the southeast is where you will find the central Ben Thanh Market and a whole host of eateries and cafes. For even more convenience, the Grand Silverland Hotel contains its own rooftop restaurant, café and tranquil spa.
Steeped in modern history through its vital role played during the Vietnam War, the Rex Hotel Saigon carries a certain class and prestige unparalleled by other hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The fine blend of ancient Vietnamese elegance set among modern Western convenience is a philosophy that provides you with a highly comfortable stay, but one that also keeps us in touch with our ancestral roots. This is most evident in our rooms, where you will find a highly compatible décor amidst ostentatious furnishings, all amounting to a piece of Saigon accommodation draped in fine style.Outside the rooms, the numerous facilities of the Rex Hotel Saigon keep you entertained and provide excellent refreshment for your time with us. Our Rooftop Bar Garden crowns the entire hotel with sweeping views over glittering Ho Chi Minh City, while two restaurants, two swimming pools, a gym, tennis court, spa, and a unique vertical garden space complete the hotel with a decadent flourish.Our location right next to the central City Hall puts the Rex Hotel Saigon squarely in the centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Exiting the hotel, you will find yourself on Nguyen Hue Walking Street, while Ben Thanh Market lies just about 500m away. Independence Palace and the War Remnants Museum can be reached in under 1km, and the nightlife centre of the city, Bui Vien street, in under 2km.
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