Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet - Hoi An - Hanoi

( 13 days/ 12 nights tours)

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City - Arrival (D)

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to hotel. Free to relax. Dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet (B/L)

Leave Ho Chi Minh City by road for Phan Thiet. The scenic 200km drive north on Highway One passes through the bustling city of Bien Hoa before traveling across dense rubber plantations. Have lunch en rout. Nearer to Phan Thiet the terrain changes to arid semi-desert with cactus plants and strange looking dragon fruit trees. Arrive in Phan Thiet in the late morning and check into resort. The rest of day is free to relax. Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Day 3: Phan Thiet (B)

A full day at leisure in the resort or on the beach. For the more active, golf is available nearby (on your account). Overnight in Phan Thiet.

Day 4: Phan Thiet- Nha Trang (B/D)

Leave Phan Thiet for Nha Trang after breakfast breaking the journey at Phan Rang to visit the 13th century Po Klong Jarai Cham Towers perched high on a rocky hill surrounded by prickly pear cacti. After Phan Rang, follow Highway One up the coast past salt ponds and vivid green rice fields to Nha Trang. Dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 5: Nha Trang (B/L/D)

A morning boat trip on Nha Trang bay visits Hon Tam island and there are opportunities to swim and snorkel in the clear warm waters (on your account). After a fresh seafood lunch at one of the islands in the bay return to shore for a short afternoon city tour including the Ponagar Cham Towers, Long Son Pagoda with its enormous white Buddha statue and the lively Dam Market. Dinner at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 6: Nha Trang  (B)

Free at leisure. Water sports abound including parasailing, jet skiing, water skiing and relaxing boat trips to t he outlying islands (on your account). Overnight in Nha Trang.

Day 7: Nha Trang - Quy Nhon  (B/L)

Leaving Nha Trang after breakfast continue the scenic journey northwards up Highway One to Quy Nhon, 240km away. Transfer to the resort on arrival. Have lunch at Vietnamese restaurant. The rest of day is at leisure. Overnight in Quy Nhon.

Day 8: Quy Nhon  (B)

All day free at leisure. Overnight in Quy Nhon.

Day 9: Quy Nhon - Hoi An (B/L/D)

Leave Quy Nhon after breakast for Hoi An, breaking the journey to visit My Lai Massacre Memorial near to Quang Ngai. Arrive in Hoi An early in the afternoon. Hoi An was a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries and its architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Take a walking tour of the ancient town centre to visit former merchants’ houses, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colourful market. Lunch and dinner are served at Vietnamese restaurant. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An - My Son - Hoi An (B/L)

A half day trip to visit the capital and religious centre of the former Champa Kingdom, My Son. Here, 40km southwest of Hoi An, in a lush green valley, are dozens of red brick towers and sanctuaries dating from between the 7th and 13th centuries. On returning to Hoi An in the afternoon, visit Hoi An ancient town. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An - Ha Noi - Ha Long (B/L/D)

A morning free to relax on the beach or by the resort pool or perhaps rent a bicycle to ride into Hoi An to explore the picturesque centre of town with its restored 18th century merchants’ houses. Hoi An also boasts some of the best silk shops, art galleries and handicraft shops in Vietnam as well as dozens of excellent restaurants serving the delicious local specialities.  After lunch, transfer to Da Nang airport for flight to Hanoi. Pick up & transfer directly to Halong. Dinner at seafood restaurant in Halong. Overnight in Ha Long.

Day 12: Ha Long - Hanoi  (B/L/D)

Breakfast, take a cruise on Halong bay (World’s Natural Heritage) to visit Dau Go & Thien Cung grottoes (04 hours). Lunch with fresh sea food on boat. Back to Hanoi. After dinner at Vietnamese restaurant, enjoy water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 13: Depart Hanoi (B)

At leisure until transferring to Airport for onward flight.

Price from 780 USD/ Pax, with standard services

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Price included:

1. Accommodation at hotels ( twins/double/triple sharing)

2. Meals as mentioned

3. Private transfer as itinerary

4. All entrance fees

5. English speaking guide ( other languages available upon request)

6. All private boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary

7. Domestic flight: Danang- Hanoi ( one way)

8. Water Puppet Show in Hanoi

9. Mineral water ( 1 bottle/pax/day)

Price excluded:

1. All international airport tax

2. International flights

3. Visa to Vietnam and Visa arrangement

4. Early check in or late check out

5. Single room

6. Other meals with drinks

7. Travel insurance

8. Tips & other services not mentioned above