Essence of Vietnam
Hanoi, Halong Bay, 4 Island tour, Cable car to Thom Island, Phu Quoc & Ho Chi Minh City
About the Package
Quotation Includes:
- 7 nights’ Accommodation 5* hotels, in sharing twin/double basis with breakfast (central location, highly recommended on Trip Advisor)
- Experienced English-speaking local guide
- All entrance fees and sightseeing tickets as per the itinerary
- Delicious meals with local food and tastes as per the itinerary (others are upon your request)
- Food only (drinks will be ordered and paid for by clients)
- Air-conditioned transfer during the whole tour
- Complementary 2 bottles of water each day
- Service charges and government tax
- 24/7 supporting service
- 7 breakfasts, 4 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 brunch
Quotation Excludes:
- International & Domestic Flight tickets, as they are continuously changing and strictly subject to actual date of travel and confirmation time.
- Portage at airports / hotels.
- Early check in or late check out at the hotels.
- Meals and beverages that are not specified in the program
- Personal travel insurance/ expenses
- Compulsory tips to driver and tour guide $3- 5/person/day for both guide and driver.
- Visa arrangement/ Bank fee
- Any surcharge for holiday or peak days
Brief Itinerary:
| Day 1 | Hanoi Arrival | Private car | |
| Day 2 | Hanoi city tour – Quang Phu Cau village | Private car | B/L |
| Day 3 | Hanoi – Halong bay / Victory Star cruise | Sharing Luxury Bus / Cruise | B/L/D |
| Day 4 | Halong Bay/ Victory Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh | B/BR | |
| Day 5 | 4 – island tour – Cable car to Thom Island | Private Car/ Cable Car | B/L |
| Day 6 | Phu Quoc – Fly to Ho Chi Minh city | Private car/ Plane | B |
| Day 7 | Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels | Private Car | B/L |
| Day 8 | Ho Chi Minh – Departure | Private Car | B |
Note:
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, BR = Brunch (Mix of Breakfast and Lunch)
Payment & Cancellation & Terms & Conditions:
Payment / Cancellation Policy:
- 50% deposit is required to proceed with the reservation.
- 100% of the total package is due to be paid by a maximum of 3 weeks before departure.
- Cancellation charges, based on the actual cancellation policy of the service providers at the time of actual
Terms and Conditions:
- Prices are based on a minimum of 2 people travelling together. Applicable dates October – December 25 “Excluding peak periods and public holidays”
- Supplement for dates January – April 2026, package rate will be starting from US$ 1,100 per person in double. “Same conditions apply”
- Hotels, all services & rates are subject to change, based on availability/ changes in currency fluctuation, at time of actual booking.
- Activities are subject to change without priority notice due to the weather conditions.
- Stated timetable for activities will not be strictly fixed but flexible due to the real situation
- Normally hotel check-in time is at 14:00 and check-out time is at 12:00. Early check-in or late check-out are upon request (extra charge must be taken)
- Different cruises in Halong Bay follow different itineraries.
- Ground transportation in air-conditioned vehicles. Car Type: 7-seat for group 2 pax / 16-seat for group 3-8 pax / 29-seat for group 9-15 pax.
Detailed Itinerary:
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
Welcome to Vietnam: after long time on airplane, you will reach Vietnam – the S-shaped land, where 54 different ethnic minorities inhabited.
You will be warmly welcomed by our guide and driver at the airport and transferred to your hotel in the city center of Hanoi.
Free on your own afterward.
Transportation: Private car
Overnight in HANOI
Day 2
Hanoi city tour – Quang Phu Cau village
In the morning
- Have breakfast at the hotel.
- 08:30: Our guide will pick you up and take you to Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, is a building to commemorate the merits of Ho Chi Minh Uncle – a great leader of Vietnam, and the surrounding sites of One Pillar Pagoda and his ancient house.
- Then, you will go to the next site of the Temple of Literature, which is the first University of Vietnam and dedicated to Confucius (Khong Tu).
- Have lunch at an Indian restaurant. (Set menu)
In the afternoon
- Go to Quang Phu Cau village, which is known for its traditional handicraft with more than 100-year-old history: Incense Stick.
- Arriving in the village, we will see in everyone’s yards the colorful sticks laid out to dry. It is such a vibrant image that it has become emblematic for Vietnam. We will come into direct contact with the locals, we will learn about the production process, from the stage of cutting the bamboo, mixing the fragrant paste, to painting them in bright colors.
- Especially, capture your most beautiful moment by taking photos among numerous colorful incense
Return to the city.
Transportation: Private car
Overnight in HANOI
Day 3
Hanoi – Halong bay / Victory Star cruise
In the morning
- 08:30: You will be picked up by our driver and transferred to Ha Long Bay on a private car. (No tour guide escort)
- 11:30 – 11:45 Arrive at Halong International Harbor
- 12:15 Embark on the cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing
- 13:00 Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way
- 14:45 Luon cave – kayaking or bamboo boat. Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boats by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
- 16:00 Titop Island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming. Your next stop is Titop Island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop
- Island is another not-to-be-missed activity.
- 17:00 – 18:30 Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
- 19:15 Savour a delicious dinner
- 21:00 Night-time squid fishing
- Free of mind with sweet dreams
- Transportation: Sharing Luxury Bus / Cruise
- Overnight in HALONG
Day 4
Halong Bay/ Victory Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh
06:15 Enjoy the sunrise on the Bay. Morning Tai Chi session on sundeck
06:30 Light breakfast. Coffee, tea, and pastries served in the restaurant07:20 Sung Sot cave excursion: Explore Sung SotCave – the biggest and most stunning cave in Halong Bay
09:15 Check-out of cabins & bill settlement. Start cruising back to the port
09:30 Buffet brunch served at the restaurant
10:45 – 11:00 Back to the port. Farewell and disembark
11:15 – 11:30 Get on the bus back to Hanoi airport for your flight to Phu Quoc
Arriving in Phu Quoc, you will be transferred to hotel
Overnight in PHUQUOC
Day 5
4 island tour – Cable car to Thom Island
In the morning
8:00 am: Our guide and driver will come to pick you up and start the tour today (SIC tour)
8:30 am: Visit the famous pearl display and culture area in Phu Quoc.
9:15 am: Reaching the port, our guide arranges for you to go to the canoe to start exploring the island:
Coral Park: (self-sufficient ticket) Visit the unique marine ecosystem with hundreds of types of corals.
Hon May Rut (May Rut Island): Bath, shoot drones and take photos.
Gam Ghi Island: See 100% colorful natural corals, the water level is only 1-3m.
Hon Thom (Thom Island): Move to Hon Thom to eat lunch buffet. Have fun at Aquatopia water park.
In the afternoon
4:00 pm: Experience the world’s longest 3-wire cable car and An Thoi station.
5:00 pm: The bus will take you to your hotel to end the journey.
Transportation: Private Car/ Cable Car
Day 6
Phu Quoc – Fly to Ho Chi Minh city
In the morning
- Have breakfast at the hotel and proceed to check out.
- Depending on your flight, our driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. (no tour guide escort)
In the afternoon
- Upon arrival, our guide will welcome you and take you to the hotel for check-in and rest.
- Free at your leisure.
- Transportation: Private car/ Plane
Overnight in HOCHIMINH
Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning
- Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace.
- The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.
- Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum, the museum has a vast display of both Indochina wars.
- Have lunch at local restaurant.
In the afternoon
- Departing for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.
- Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time.
- Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which include the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.
- Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.
- Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
- Return to Saigon
- Overnight in HOCHIMINH
Day 8
Ho Chi Minh – Departure
- Have breakfast at the hotel. Back to the airport. Drop you off at the international terminal. Ends services
- Transportation: Private Car
