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Hoi An Boat Tour

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VN03: 9 Days Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ben Tre - Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi

Tour Type: Private guided tour, flexible and customizable
Transportation: Air-conditioned private car with experienced driver
Hotels: 5-star & 4-star hotels and cruises, open to your choice
Meals: 7 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 1 brunch and 1 dinner

Trip Highlights
  • 1
    Take a long-tail boat through Ham Luong River lined with water coconut trees, and explore onshore local life.
  • 2
    Take a 2-day and 1-night cruise in Ha Long Bay and venture into a more pristine bay.
  • 3
    Walk around Hoi An Ancient Town to admire culture fusion and dazzling lantern-lit night.
  • 4
    Taste diversified Vietnamese cuisines in each city and attend a cooking class.
  • 5
    Experience the glory of Vietnam's last ancient dynasty at the ruins of Hue Imperial City.

Itinerary
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Day 1: Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City; Airport Pick-up
Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum & Reunification Palace
Day 3: Drive 2 hours to Ben Tre, Enjoy a Mekong Delta Cruise
Day 4: Fly 1.5h to Da Nang, Transfer to Hoi An & Hoi An Walking Tour
Day 5: Drive to Hue via Hai Van Pass, Visit Hue Imperial City & Tomb of Tu Duc
Day 6: Hue: Thien Mu Pagoda, Dong Ba Market & Tomb of Minh Mang; Fly 70 mins to Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi: Cooking Class; Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, Temple of Literature
Day 8: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Cruise
Day 9: Half Day Ha Long Bay Cruise Tour; Hanoi Airport See-off
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This trip can be tailored to match your dates and interests!
DestinationsLuxury HotelsStandard Hotels
Ho Chi Minh CityHotel Nikko Saigon
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
Hoi AnLa Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Hotel
HueIndochina Palace
Moonlight Hotel Hue
HanoiPan Pacific Hanoi
Hanoi La Siesta Hotel & Spa
Halong BayIndochine Cruise
Signature Royal Cruise
Tour Prices

Christmas & 2025 Special: 12% off - Book before Dec 31, 2024

Category
Month
Jan - Apr, Oct - Dec
May - Sep
Prices with Luxury Hotels
Month2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Jan - Apr, Oct - DecUSD2179
USD1917
USD1889
USD1662
May - SepUSD2089
USD1838
USD1799
USD1583
Prices with Standard Hotels
Month2-3 travelers4-5 travelers
Jan - Apr, Oct - DecUSD1909
USD1679
USD1619
USD1424
May - SepUSD1849
USD1627
USD1559
USD1371
  • Prices are per person based on double occupancy.
  • The prices in red reflect 12% discount.
  • If you are a group of 6 people or more, we will offer a more favorable price by your group size.
What's Included
  • Economy class airfare of Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang; Hue - Hanoi.
  • Accommodation with daily breakfast at selected hotels.
  • Services of a private driver and air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Service of English speaking guides per itinerary.
  • Entrance fees for all mentioned sights visited.
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
What's Excluded
  • International flight into and out Vietnam.
  • Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.).
  • Tips for guides and drivers.
  • Personal travel insurance.
  • Vietnam visa fee.
International Flight Information
► From major cities of the USA to Ho Chi Minh City
From New York, you can transit in Hong Kong. Take Cathay Pacific Airways CX841 10:00/14:15 (16h15m) firstly, stay 2 hours and 35 minutes in Hong Kong, and then take CX799 16:50/18:35 (2h45m) to Ho Chi Minh City. The duration is 21 hours and 35 minutes. From Los Angeles, you can take Japan Airlines JL061 12:50/16:45 (11h55m) to Tokyo, stay there for 1 hour and 5 minutes, and then take JL759 17:50/22:30 (6h40m) to Ho Chi Minh City, 19 hours and 40 minutes in total. From San Francisco, take United Airlines UA875 11:45/14:55 (11h10m), stay in Tokyo for 1 hour and 55 minutes, and then take UA7973 16:50/21:50 (7h) to reach Ho Chi Minh City, which takes 20 hours and 5 minutes in total.

► Your return trip to the USA 
From Hanoi to New York, you can take Korean Air KE442 12:20/18:25 (4h5m) to Seoul first, stay there for 1 hour and 5 minutes, and then take KE085 19:30/20:30 (14h) back to New York. The duration is 19 hours and 10 minutes. To Los Angeles, take KE442 12:20/18:25 (4h5m) firstly, stay in Seoul for 1 hour and 15 minutes, and then take KE011 19:40/14:40 (11h) to get back. The whole flight time is 16 hours and 20 minutes. To San Francisco, take Asiana Airlines OZ728 12:35/18:50 (4h15m), stay in Seoul for 1 hour and 50 minutes and then take OZ212 20:40/15:00 (10h20m). The flight time is 16 hours and 25 minutes.
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