Splendid Vietnam Super Budget - 10 Days

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$920

Splendid Vietnam Super Budget - 10 Days

10 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Visiting: Hanoi, Hạ Long Bay, Hội An, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels Tours, Mekong Delta Tour

Tour operator:

Realistic Asia

Tour code:

AAA16

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-80

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Private Available:

From:

$1966

$920 Operator discount: -$1003 Exclusive Tourhub Members Discount: -$43 -53%

NB: Prices correct on 18-May-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

Wonderful Vietnam Super Budget Tour offers a wonderful mix of tropical beaches, post-colonial charm, a string of world heritage sites, stunning scenery, cuisine that enchants visitors, and a home-grown flair for hospitality. Start your trip from the North, where you will be welcomed by the locals with a warm attitude in the Hanoi countryside. Be ready to be amazed by the spectacular Halong Bay - one of the seven wonders of nature. Then head to Hoi An, an ancient lantern town that sits peacefully by the Thu Bon River. The essence of its tranquillity will cherish your leisure time. Travel to the south and explore the mighty Mekong Delta, which is known as the 'rice bowl of Vietnam', and the mysterious underground system in Cu Chi Tunnels.

Highlights

Cycle in the countryside and cook Vietnamese meals
Enjoy a cruise on Halong Bay and swim in karst grottoes
Take a boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat
Go back in time and explore the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels

Places You'll See

Hanoi

Ha Long Bay

Hoi An

Ho Chi Minh City

Cu Chi Tunnel

Mekong Delta

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Welcome To Vietnam - Hanoi Arrival

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.
Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2 : Hanoi City Full Day (B/L) - Join In A Group Tour

Location: Hanoi

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

8h00: Our Tourguide pick up you at your hotel. We start to visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum - the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho, President Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house - where Uncle Ho lived and worked from 1958 to 1969. Then visit One Pillar Pagoda which worships the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

10h00-12h00: Visit one of 2 options below

Option 1: Visiting Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam (on Tuesday - Wednesday –Thursday- Friday –Saturday - Sunday)
Option 2 : Visiting Bat Trang ceramíc village where we can explore the daily life of the locals & learn about the process how to make a perfect product (on Monday )
12h30: Take a rest and Have lunch at our restaurant about 1 hour.

13h30 – 13h45: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

14h45: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, The prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, When Vietnam was still part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

15h45: After visiting Hoa Lo Prison, we enjoy Egg Coffee before coming back your hotel.

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3 : Cruise In The Most Picturesque Bay Of Vietnam - Ha Long Bay (B/L/D) - Shared Cruise

Location: Hạ Long Bay

Accommodation: Cruise

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

In the morning, check-out from hotel and get pick-up by the Cruise. Take a route most scenic to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to better explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which a trip to the famous limestone cave in Ha Long bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming, so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can opt to attend the activities taking part in the boat or relax for the day.

Overnight in Halong Bay

Day 4 : Morning In The Natural Wonder Of The World - Travel To Hoi An Old Town (B/L)

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Rise early today to view the sunrise at the wonder of nature with breakfast served in the dining room. A Tai Chi class on the sun deck will awake your mind and muscles.
Then head off to visit the limestone cave full of stalagmites and stalactites. After your exploration return to the boat to check out and enjoy the brunch while the cruise is sailing back to the harbor. Later you will be transferred back to Hanoi, from where after a short rest you will get to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5 : Hoi An Fishing And Riding The Basket Boat Tour (B/L) - Group Tour

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Today your English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel around 8:00 am and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside, you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way and enjoy the beautiful views of the neighborhood. After that, you will board a boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. Later, you will take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise. After the boat trip, have delicious lunch and cycle back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6 : Hoi An Leisure Day (B)

Location: Hội An

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Have a free day to explore Hoi An at your own pace. The best way to explore this charming town is to rent a bicycle at the hotel and cycle around the town towards the riverside or the beach. At the beach, you will find many small cafes where you could relax with a fresh fruit drink after swimming. The water in the sea is warm and calm.
You could visit a tailor-shop which could make you and your loved ones a new piece of clothes, bag or shoes overnight.
In the evening we recommend you to walk around the Old Town area, which looks charming when the shops light their lanterns. You and would really feel like being in a fairy-tale. And don’t skip the colourful performances organized on the street in the evening.
Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 7 : Flight From Hoi An To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Location: Hội An, Ho Chi Minh City

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relish the remaining moment in Hoi An before your private driver escorts you to the airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh. When you arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh. The rest of the time is free at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 8 : Explore The Fascinating Cu Chi Tunnel (B)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels Tours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Start 8:00 AM - End 2:30 PM

Cu Chi Tunnels is a legendary underground system of over 220 km of tunnels, a must-see for both Vietnamese and foreign travelers who are interested in the history of the Vietnam War. The tunnels are now a historical structure of Vietnam and are considered a heroic district for the role they played in the resistance to US forces during the Vietnam War.

The tunnels are located approximately 60km from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the scenery along the way, as we pass the lush, endless rice fields and the ducks are water buffaloes swimming in the rivers. You might find it hard to imagine that once the area was almost completely destroyed by bombs and mines from the war, when Cu Chi was a “free target zone “.

Once we arrive, you will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. You can even try foods which the soldiers lived on. If you’re feeling brave, or curious, you can even try your hand at shooting at AK-47, one of the guns used during the war.

Head back to the city in the afternoon; the tour finishes at 2:30 PM

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9 : Discover The Lush Area Of Mekong Delta (B/L)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta Tour

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10 : Time To Say Goodbye - Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Location: Ho Chi Minh City

Meals Included: Breakfast

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip to Vietnam. Complete the hotel check-out formalities, after which you can visit the local markets to buy souvenirs for your loved ones. Later your private driver will transfer you to the airport to take your flight back home.
Trip Ends.

What's Included

Accommodation

Single/Twin/double/triple room with breakfast included
Fully Guided

Experienced English speaking guide French/German/Spanish/Russian/Chinese speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied
Transport

- Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car - Air-conditioned bus between Hanoi and Halong Bay (2-way) - Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions - Minivan - Bus - Overnight cruise
Meals

As per the tour program: B = Breakfast L = Lunch D= Dinner
Flights

Domestic flight Ha noi to Da Nang operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance Domestic flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City operated by Vietjet Air or similar, with 20 kg luggage allowance
Other included

– All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary – Tissues and water on coach – Service charges and government tax – 24/7 hotline support guaranteed +/ Additional Service: • Night out in Hanoi • Overnight Boat Trip on Ha Long Bay • Sea Kayaking • Private Island Stay • Bicycle of Ba Vi • River Boat Cruise • Dragon Mountain Viewpoint • Visit Local Markets • Basket Boat • Vietnamese Cooking Class • Mekong Delta Experience • Cu Chi Tunnels

What's Not Included

International flights and departure taxes
Beverage, Personal expenses, tips, and gratuities
Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
Compulsory Gala Dinner on 24 Dec, 31 Dec and 21 Jan (Tet)
Public holiday surcharge (Christmas and New Year, Tet holiday) if applicable
Surcharge for airport cabs from 12:00 am – 05:00 am
Visa stamping fee on arrival at the airport (Vietnam: $25/person)
Services not mentioned above

Accommodation

3-stars hotels:

Hanoi: Mina Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: Le Journey Cruise or similar
Hoi An: Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar
Ho Chi Minh: Acnos Hotel or similar

4-stars hotels:

Hanoi: Tirant Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: La Pandora Cruise or similar
Hoi An: Silkotel Hoi An or similar
Ho Chi Minh: Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5-stars hotels:

Hanoi: Apricot Hotel or similar
Halong Bay: Doris Cruise or similar
Hoi An: Palm Garden Hoi An or similar
Ho Chi Minh: The Myst Dong Khoi or similar
Check-in room at 14:00 // Check-out room at 12:00 noon (Except Early check-in or Late check-out mentioned in the program)

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What is the maximum group size?

This package combines private and group tours and private transfers. The group tours you will take part in are generally no more than 15 people.
What currencies are required for this tour?

In Vietnam you will need to use Vietnamese Dongs, the rate is approximately 1 USD = 24000 VND, or 1 GBP = 30000 VND, you can exchange it in the banks or money exchange counters.
What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

This tour has an easy level of physical difficulty.
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

Yes, all transports on this tour have air conditioners.
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Yes, the luggage limit depends on the airline's policy, the limit is 20 kg per person.

Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Yes, all accommodations have free wi-fi on this tour.
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

Yes, all local guides speak English. We also can arrange Spanish/German/French/Chinese/Russian speaking guides, but the surcharge will apply and be available only for private tours.
Are flights included in this tour?

The international flights are not included in this tour, the in-tour domestic flights are included.
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

Yes, the visa is not included in this tour but you can easily apply for it. If you are a UK citizen you do not need to arrange a visa to Vietnam. The rest can apply for visas online on the immigration portal, it will cost 25 USD per person.
Are all entrance fees included in the price?

Yes, all entrance fees during excursions are included.
What is the tipping policy?

The tips are not compulsory but welcome. Generally, the tip amount is 5 USD per person per day tour (for both guide and driver).
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

Yes, during group tour days you can meet people from other countries.
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

Yes, we can. Please contact our travel advisors and they will be happy to arrange it for you.
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

No, we will not provide an escort for this tour, but you will have a personal travel advisor who will be in touch with you all the time during the tour to coordinate everything and make sure you are safe and happy.
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

During this tour you will have free evenings to explore the places you visit, also the dates with flights do not have other activities to give you some time to rest after the travel and explore the destination on your own.
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

We have various options of hotels for this trip. The standard price includes 3-star accommodations, but it can be upgraded to 4 and 5 stars with the surcharge.
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

Yes, children are permitted, please note due to our children's policy, kids up to 12 years old are charged 85% of the tour price, after 12 years old they are considered as adults.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

Yes, the airport transfers are included, please provide us with your flight details before arrival to arrange it accordingly.
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

Yes, the solo traveler will need to pay for the single supplement. You can find the rates for solo travelers in the tour details, or ask the travel advisor.
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

Yes, once you book the tour, we will send you the confirmation voucher with all the trip details you will need. The final package of documents including the domestic flight tickets will be sent 2-4 weeks before the trip.
What documents will I receive before I travel?

After you book the tour you will receive the confirmation voucher with your trip details. 15 days before the trip we will send you the flight/train tickets (if any), visa approval letter (if necessary) and some useful information about the places you visit and your trip.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

If you are travelling solo, you will need to pay the surcharge. Sometimes we could arrange solo travellers share the room if there will be some people of the same gender looking for a travel partner for your dates and tour.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

It will depend on the availability of the services and seats in the group (if it is a group tour), you can discuss it with our team, and they will check the possibility.
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

We contribute part of the profit from some day trips to support the local community. Our main sustainable project is Ba Vi Eco Tour which has been designed by us to give the real insight to the Vietnamese traditional life and to support the people who live there.
Any policies are in place for children?

The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults: - For infant (<02 years old): FOC except domestic ticket cost. - 02 – 11 years old: 85% adult rate. - Child from 12 years old and above will pay as adult. All tickets: Based on each airlines' policy, the price for children will be applied at time of booking.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

You will need to contact our team as soon as possible and they will check the possibility
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

If you take part in a group tour you might travel with
How long has the tour company been trading?

We are operating since 2010
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

If your trip is cancelled by us due to Covid-19 situation and restrictions on entering the country, we will give you the full credit for the next trip
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes, all accommodations in the tour meet local health and safety regulations.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Medenna US

Generally, the trip went smoothly. Activities were so interesting

07-Dec-2023

Great tour leader, a great tour itinerary. There was a good variety of activities to do however I would have liked a bit more historical stuff to do, I would choose another historical tour of Realistic Asia company later. I really did not enjoy the overnight bus - however, the rest of the transport was great. Esther was always there to help and solve our problems remotely really immediately. Highly recommend!

Ramdial UK

Nothing worth complaining about. we are satisfied with the trip

25-Nov-2023

Very well organized! We made a fully planned trip from North to South Vietnam. Everything was very well organized, pick-ups were always on time and the guides were excellent.

Isabelle US

Hello Vietnam!

22-Aug-2023

I had a great time here, thank you so much. Luckily for us, the weather was beautiful with just a little rain so we all enjoyed our time here. Hoi An town excellently maintained the vestiges of a lively commerce history with both Eastern and Western countries. The diverse architecture, lantern-drifting river, and delectable Southern cuisines were the highlights for me. Thanks, Realistic Asia, again for making this trip happen!

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Marget United Kingdom

The trip was good, I have no complain

15-Sep-2023

Thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful Vietnam tour. I am happy that I chose Realistic Asia, it's been a wonderful experience, and I thoroughly enjoy every activity, especially the basket boat tour in Hoi An. Realistic Asia's team was very professional and assisted us with everything we needed.

Carolyn UK

We really loved communicating with Long, he is a star!

04-Oct-2023

Overall the tour was top-notch!!! All cities we visited were so beautiful and gave us worthwhile experiences. The activities were well-balanced, we really liked that we spent lots of time outdoors and visited the countryside. The cruise in Halong Bay was a highlight, it was so relaxing and beautiful there, and we loved it a lot.

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