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Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the heart of Vietnam on this 7-day tour, tracing a path from the vibrant capital of Hanoi in the north to the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City in the south. Explore the enchanting beauty of Halong Bay, delve into the ancient wonders of Ninh Binh, and immerse yourself in the rich cultural tapestry of Ho Chi Minh City. Conclude your adventure with a mesmerizing cruise through the picturesque landscapes of the Mekong Delta. Join us for a week of discovery, adventure, and unparalleled experiences in one of Southeast Asia's most captivating destinations.
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi - Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Highlights of Hanoi - Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Halong Bay Day Cruise - Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Ninh Binh Excursion - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City - Overnight in HCMC
Day 5: Tour of Saigon & Cu Chi Tunnels- Overnight in HCMC
Day 6: Mekong Delta Excursion - Overnight in HCMC
Day 7: Easy Time and Departure - Goodbye!
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN HANOI
Welcome to Vietnam! Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, a private driver will pick you up and take you to your hotel in the center of Hanoi. After checking in, you can relax and get familiar with the city. Take a stroll around the neighborhood or enjoy the hotel's facilities. In the evening, explore Hanoi's culinary scene, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, or simply unwind at the hotel. Get a good night's rest to prepare for your adventures the next day.
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DAY 2: HIGHLIGHTS OF HANOI
After breakfast, you will start your day by visiting the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Uncle Ho's house on stilts to learn about the life and legacy of Vietnam's beloved leader. Next, you will visit the One Pillar Pagoda, a unique temple built on a single stone pillar, and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university.
After a quick lunch break, you will head to the Hoa Lo Prison, known as the "Hanoi Hilton" during the Vietnam War, to gain insight into the country's history of struggle and resistance.
Next, you will visit the Women's Museum, which showcases the important role of women in Vietnam's history and culture. You will then take a cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter to soak up the atmosphere and experience local life.
Your last stop of the day will be at Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son Temple, where you can learn about the legend of the lake and its significance to the people of Hanoi. To wrap up the day, you will attend a traditional water puppet show, a unique and entertaining art form that has been a part of Vietnam's cultural heritage for centuries.
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DAY 3: HALONG BAY DAY CRUISE
Halong Bay, renowned as one of Vietnam's most stunning natural wonders and designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site, beckons travelers with its breathtaking beauty. A visit to Halong Bay promises an unforgettable experience, featuring a 5-hour cruise amidst its iconic limestone islands, each boasting unique and captivating formations. Whether opting for a private boat or joining a group excursion, the day begins with a scenic 2-hour journey from Hanoi. Activities abound, including cave exploration, kayaking, refreshing swims at secluded beaches, or simply unwinding on the sun deck, soaking in the panoramic views. A sumptuous lunch is served onboard, enhancing the cruise's leisurely pace. After a full day of discovery, return to the marina and travel back to Hanoi by bus, where you can relax and unwind, preparing for another day of adventure from this vibrant city.
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DAY 4: NINH BINH EXCURSION - FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY
Departing from Hanoi at 7:30 AM, our journey southward leads to Ninh Binh province. Following National Highway No1, the scenic drive unveils the picturesque countryside with its lush rice fields and quaint villages. Arriving around 10:00 AM at Tam Coc boat operation area, embark on a 2-hour sampan ride along a tranquil river, navigating through towering limestone mountains and cavernous caves adorned with stunning stalactites. Referred to as the "Inland Halong Bay," the landscape captivates with its dramatic beauty. Afterward, indulge in local specialties for lunch at a nearby restaurant before transfering to Hang Mua for a hike of 500 steps to the summit of Ngoa Long Mountain, boasting a breathtaking 360-degree panoramic view of the karst landscape. After enjoying the view and taking photographs, get downhill and make your way back to Hanoi and onward to the airport for your evening flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
In Ho Chi Minh City, get picked up, hotel check-in and stay for the night.
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TOUR OF SAIGON & CU CHI TUNNELS
Today, enjoy a leisurely morning at your own pace before your excursion begins at 1:30 PM. Explore iconic landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic French Post Office, the poignant War Remnants Museum, and the stately Independence Palace. Later, delve into the city's culinary scene with a street food tour, all while cruising in an open-top jeep accompanied by a private guide. This day promises to be a highlight of your Vietnam adventure, filled with memorable experiences and cultural discoveries.
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DAY 6: MEKONG DELTA EXCURSION
Today offers a full-day immersion into the enchanting Mekong Delta. After a 2.5-hour drive to Ben Tre, embark on an exclusive motorized boat cruise along a scenic tributary of the Mekong River. Explore local gems such as a coconut candy production site, a brick-making workshop, and a straw mat weaving facility. Experience the charm of the countryside with a motor cart ride through lush fruit gardens. Lunch awaits at a serene garden restaurant. Afterwards, drift along a tranquil canal lined with nipa palm trees before returning to the dock. Later in the afternoon, make your way back to Ho Chi Minh City and be on your own for the last evening in Vietnam.
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DAY 7: FREE TIME & DEPARTURE
Today marks the end of our incredible journey together. Depending on your departure flight time, you may have a busy morning preparing for your departure or have some leisure time to relax and perhaps do some last-minute shopping.
If your schedule allows, take this opportunity to walk and explore the vibrant streets and markets one last time, picking up souvenirs and mementos to cherish from your time in Vietnam. Indulge in the flavors of the local cuisine, soak up the atmosphere, and create lasting memories.
When the time comes, our team will ensure a smooth transfer to the airport, ensuring you reach your departure gate in a timely manner. As you bid farewell to Vietnam, take a moment to reflect on the incredible adventures, the beautiful landscapes, and the warm hospitality you have experienced throughout your trip.
Until next time!
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Jay M
Date of Experience: Mar 2023
We highly recommend Custom Asia Travel for your trip to Southeast Asia! They provided a great combination of visiting historical and religious sites, temples, and also cultural connections in Thailand, Laos and Cambodia that we could have never made on our own. Our local guides were informative, and shared personal experiences that made our journey meaningful. We asked for an active trip, and Custom Asia Travel tailored our request with biking, kayaking and hiking. We enjoyed local cuisine in Laos, and were amazed by the history and significance of the temples in Cambodia, experienced via a beautiful bike tour.
Date of Experience: Mar 2023
We did a day trip in a Jeep in Ninh Binh with Thu, which included Trang An, Hang Mua, Bich Dong and Tam Coc. Thu was an amazing tour guide and was extremely helpful throughout the whole day, organising everything from start to finish and giving us insightful information about the things we saw, as well as life in Vietnam and it’s history more generally! The lunch was also great and the day turned out to be one of the best days of our trip! Couldn’t recommend Thu enough 😊
Nadine
Date of Experience: Mar 2023
We had an amazing time! Me and my friends visited the Halong/Lan Ha Bay and the Dry Halong Bay. Everything was perfectly organized & all the pick-ups were punctual. The guide and driver were very nice. The cruise ship and the eco lodge, in which we stayed, were great. The staff was very friendly and everything was clean. We can definitely recommend booking a trip with Custom Asia Travel! The organisation and contact with the company was great before, during and after the trip.
Whitney B
Date of Experience: Dec 2022
I cannot say enough positives about Custom Asia Travel! We visited Vietnam in December/January 2023 and had an amazing trip with our 3 teens. The itinerary exceeded our expectations! We travelled to Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, and Nha Trang. We had no issues with any of our transportation around the country - our drivers and guides were always there on time (early, actually), friendly and helpful. The accommodations were excellent and our guides were fantastic (Tanh, Tanh, and Viet - they were awesome!). Every place we stayed put our rooms right next to each other, often adjoining, and the kids’ room always had two twin beds and a cot, while my husband and I had a king bed. This was perfect as our teenagers did not want to share beds, lol! The activities were super fun and appealed to all of us. So many highlights - the kids loved the rice farm tour (riding the water Buffalo elicited the biggest smile we’ve ever seen from our 16 year old!), seeing the caves in Ninh Binh, the cooking class in Hoi An, and Ha Long Bay. I really appreciated that some of our itinerary was focused on less crowded activities - a couple of the temples we saw were practically empty, allowing us to enjoy and experience these beautiful sites on our own. We did a couple of bike rides which were also highlights, such a great way to explore and see the area! Minh was available and responsive while planning the trip and while we were there. I agree with others reviews about whether she ever sleeps! She was able to coordinate our luggage getting dropped off as it did not arrive with us, and contacted one of the hotels about a ring that had been left, and arranged for us to pick it up. She was warm, friendly, knowledgeable, and so helpful. We truly had a relaxing and stress free trip because of the excellent customer service from Minh and our guides. With only having 12 days to visit we were so grateful to be able to enjoy the travel and know that Minh and her team were there if and when needed. I highly recommend using this company, you will not regret it! Now I am dreaming of how quickly we can make it back!! Thank you thank you to Minh and the team, our trip was unforgettable!
Date of Experience: Feb 2022
We are over 60 yers old and for eficiency we decided to organise our trips in Vietnam with a local agency. Custom Asia Travel is the wright agency. We decided to visit Hanoi, Tam Coc, Ha Long, Da Nang, Hoi An, My son Sanctuary and Ho Chi Minh City with help of this agency. The organisation and planing of the tours, the selection of the places to visit, hotels, restaurants,cars ( clean and comfortable), drivers and guides was perfect. The drivers and guides where friendly and polite. The guides ( Cường Xi,in Hanoi and Tam Coc, Tran Thanh Binh in Ho Chi Minh as also the guide in Da Nang area) where perfect. They gave us many interesting information about the visited places, organized perfect the details of the trips. The boat arrangement done by Custom Asia Travel in Ha Long Bay - Peony 1 was perfect. The prices for the offered services are fair. We kindly recommend this agency for tailor made trips.
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