Grand tour Vietnam 13 days

Grand tour Vietnam 13 days

Duration: 13 days/ 12 nights
Departure: Hanoi
Arrival: Ho Chi Minh
  • Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Hoi An - Ninh Binh - Ha Long - Hanoi
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DAY 1 : Ho Chi Minh - Arrival

DAY 2 : Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta

DAY 3 : Ho Chi Minh - City tour

DAY 4 : Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An

DAY 5 : Hoi An - Ba Na Hills

DAY 6 : Hoi An - Free day

DAY 7 : Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi

DAY 8 : Hanoi - City tour

DAY 9 : Hanoi - Ninh Binh tour

DAY 10 : Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

DAY 11 : Ha Long Bay

DAY 12 : Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

DAY 13 : Hanoi - Departure

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Grand tour Vietnam 13 days
HIGHLIGHTS

Embark on a Vietnam package tour with Avex Vietnam Travel, designed to showcase the very best of this captivating country. This 13-day adventure invites you to experience Vietnam’s vibrant cities, tranquil landscapes, and rich cultural heritage. Begin in Ho Chi Minh City, where a guided city tour introduces you to historic landmarks, bustling markets, and modern urban life. Continue your exploration with a day in the Mekong Delta, cruising along winding waterways, visiting local villages, and discovering the charm of rural Vietnam.

Fly north to the ancient town of Hoi An, famous for its lantern-lit streets, traditional architecture, and riverside atmosphere. A day trip to the spectacular Ba Na Hills will elevate your journey with panoramic mountain views and the iconic Golden Bridge. The adventure continues in the capital, Hanoi, a city where tradition and modernity meet. Explore its lively Old Quarter, French colonial landmarks, and cultural treasures. Finally, experience the natural beauty of Ninh Binh, often referred to as “Halong Bay on land,” with its dramatic limestone mountains, serene rivers, and ancient temples.

This thoughtfully crafted tour blends history, culture, and natural beauty, making it the perfect choice for those planning to travel to Vietnam. With expert guidance and seamless arrangements, every moment is an opportunity to create lasting memories.

Itinerario detallado
Ho Chi Minh - Arrival
DAY 1: Ho Chi Minh - Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam!

At the arrival at the airport, you will be welcome by the driver and tour guide then travel to the hotel for check-in.

Free time to walk around Ho Chi Minh City’s street to see the daily lives of the local and comtemplate the major culture of Vietnam.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

MEAL
TRANSPORT
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
DAY 2: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta

Breakfast at the hotel.

Transfer to My Tho Pier. The boat picks you up at the pier, and the trip begins on the Tien River. You'll have the opportunity to see the local village and enjoy the scenery of green gardens on both sides of the river.

We'll visit a coconut candy factory. You'll learn about the production process and enjoy the sweets.

We'll visit locals' homes to enjoy seasonal fruits and listen to southern folk music.

We'll explore the western canals in a three-leaf canoe.

In the afternoon, the boat travels to Ben Tre Province. Here, you'll cycle for about 4-8 km to visit the coconut garden along both sides of the road and experience the lives of the local people.

Return to the starting point. Return your bike.

We'll enjoy fresh coconut on the boat as you return to My Tho Pier.

Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Ho Chi Minh - City tour
DAY 3: Ho Chi Minh - City tour

Breakfast in the hotel

Today, we will visit Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, where we will see: Reunification Palace (exterior visit), the old Central Post Office, the War Museum, St. Joseph's Cathedral, .

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An
DAY 4: Ho Chi Minh - Flight to Da Nang - Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel

At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang

Arrive in Da Nang, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel in Hoi An

Overnight in Hoi An.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Hoi An - Ba Na Hills
DAY 5: Hoi An - Ba Na Hills

Breakfast at the hotel.

You will be picked up from the hotel reception and taken to Ba Na Hills, where you will take a cable car ride, enjoying panoramic views of Quang Nam and Danang City from above.

You will visit the Golden Bridge, the Jardin d'Amour, and Linh Ung Pagoda. You will return by cable car to visit the French Village Campanile, the Nine-Story Goddess Shrine, the Tombstone Temple, Ling Phong Monastery, and more.

Lunch at a restaurant.

Free time to enjoy Fantasy Park. We will return by cable car to Ba Na Hills.

Transfer to Hoi An and free time. Overnight in Hoi An.

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Hoi An - Free day
DAY 6: Hoi An - Free day

Breakfast at the hotel.

The rest of your time is free.

Overnight in Hoi An.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi
DAY 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Flight to Hanoi

Breakfast at the hotel

At the agreed time, pick-up and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi

Arrive in Hanoi, meet your driver and guide, and transfer to the hotel

Overnight in Hanoi.

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Hanoi - City tour
DAY 8: Hanoi - City tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

The day begins with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior) (open every day except Mondays, Fridays, and September and October), Ho Chi Minh's residence, which includes the Government Palace (exterior) and a simple two-room dwelling where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1948 until his final days. Then, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, one of the symbols of the ancient capital.

We then visited Tran Quoc Temple on the shores of West Lake.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, we continue with a visit to the Temple of Literature, known as the First University of Vietnam, which remains the most visited site by both foreign and local tourists.

To conclude the tour, we take a rickshaw ride in the Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Hanoi - Ninh Binh tour
DAY 9: Hanoi - Ninh Binh tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Pickup at the hotel and a 2-hour transfer to Mua Cave. There, it's approximately an hour's climb (500 steps) to the mountain where we'll enjoy spectacular views of the area.

Then we visit Trang An, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014. Upon arrival at the pier, we board a private traditional sampan, gently rowed by a local. We cross a poetic river through a series of caves, some of them 300-400 meters long. Each section offers a new world hidden within secluded valleys of tranquility. We disembark from the boat for a walk past peaceful pagodas and temples that worship the most famous mandarin oranges of the Tran Dynasty. We immerse ourselves in the beauty of nature as we return to the pier.

Lunch at a local restaurant.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

MEAL
B, L
TRANSPORT
Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay
DAY 10: Ninh Binh - Ha Long Bay

After breakfast, depart by shared minivan to reach Halong Bay, declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and included on the list of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. You will encounter one of the most breathtaking landscapes on the planet. A collection of more than 3,000 limestone islands and islets, each with imposing shapes that rise above the sea.

Arrive at the port and board on the cruise.

You will have lunch on board the boat and begin your island-hopping cruise, where you will have the opportunity to explore magnificent caves or visit a fishing village.

In the evening, enjoy a special sunset dinner, followed by an onboard activity session.

Overnight on board.

MEAL
B, L, D
TRANSPORT
Ha Long Bay
DAY 11: Ha Long Bay

Start the day energized with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sunrise over the bay.

Breakfast is served in the restaurant.

Today is dedicated to dozens of interesting activities such as kayaking, swimming, cooking classes, sunbathing, etc.

7:30 PM: Dinner is served in the restaurant.

In the evening, enjoy the bay's nightlife from the deck.

Overnight on board.

MEAL
B, L, D
TRANSPORT
Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
DAY 12: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

6:00 AM: Start the day full of energy with a Tai Chi session and enjoy the sun rising over the horizon.

6:45 AM - 7:15 AM Breakfast is served on the boat.

Today is a day filled with dozens of interesting activities such as kayaking, swimming, a cooking class, sunbathing, and more.

9:30 AM: You will check out of your cabin. Your luggage will be stored outside.

Brunch is served in the restaurant.

10:30 AM - 11:00 AM: Disembark the cruise ship.

11:30 AM - 12:00 PM: The shared car will pick you up at the port for the return trip to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

MEAL
B, Brunch
TRANSPORT
Hanoi - Departure
DAY 13: Hanoi - Departure

Breakfast at hotel. 

Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

End of services!

MEAL
B
TRANSPORT
Acomodación
3-star hotels and resorts
Vuelo
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
Ho Chi Minh VN 6036
1h25'
Da Nang Available
Vietnam Airlines
Economy
Da Nang VN 166
1h25'
Hanoi Available
Precio & Inclusión
PAX  Price per person in USD 
6 1061
INCLUDE
  • Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
  • Internal flight ticket in economy class:  Ho Chi Minh – Da Nang, Da Nang– Hanoi
  • Local English speaking guide as mentioned in the itnerary
  • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room
  • Entrance fees to the attractions mentioned in this program
  • All visits and excursions mentioned in this itinerary
  • Transportation used in the program. Note: For tours with more than 10 people, private car will be used every day of the itinerary.
EXCLUDE
  • International round-trip flight from your country
  • Tips
  • Personal expenses such as telephone, laundry, drinks, etc.
  • Meals not mentioned in the program
  • Bank charges related to payment
  • Entry visa
  • Other services not clearly indicated in the "included" section
  • Comprehensive insurance (recommended)
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