Experience the best of southern and central Vietnam on this carefully designed journey from Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An. This itinerary combines vibrant city life, peaceful river landscapes, imperial history, and charming ancient towns—offering a perfect balance of culture, nature, and authentic local experiences in just one week.
Vietnam Journey from Saigon to Hoi An – Classic Highlights Tour
- Boat trip through Mekong Delta canals
- Visiting local villages & markets
- Exploring Hue’s Imperial Citadel
- Scenic coastal drive via Hai Van Pass
- Walking tour in Hoi An Ancient Town
Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnel – Saigon city tour (B/-/-)
Day 3: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon (B/L/-)
Day 4: Saigon – Fly to Hue (B/-/-)
Day 5: Hue – Danang – Hoi An (B/L/-)
Day 6: My Son - Hoian ancient town walking tour (B/-/-)
Day 7: Hoi An – Danang Departure (B/-/-)
DAY 1: SAIGON ARRIVAL
“Xin chào” - Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. Viet Exquisite Travel guide will greet you upon arrival Tan Son Nhat International airport for transfer to hotel for check in. (Check in time: 14.00. Early check in at surcharge).Ho Chi Minh City, former name is Saigon, is the bustling and dynamic economic city and the cultural trendsetter of the Vietnam. Walking along Saigon streets, you can easily see contrast image between street vendors selling fruit and vegetables next to glitzy western-style bars and boutiques which created a unique Saigon.Have a leisure time to relax or explore the city on your own.Overnight at hotelMeals: NoneDAY 2: CU CHI TUNNEL – SAIGON CITY TOUR
Spending your morning to visit the famous Cu Chi tunnels. This network of tunnels, which stretched for over 200km, became legendary during the 1960s. The network, parts of which were several levels deep, included innumerable trap doors, specifically constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers and kitchens. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and feel of what underground life during the war must have been like.Back to Saigon for lunch and a city tour to The Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until April 30, 1975. Close to the palace some of the best examples of French colonial architecture are represented in the forms of Notre Dame Cathedral (outside) and the Central Post Office. Finish the day with a stop at Ben Thanh Market where you could try your ability in bargain to get unforgettable gifts to your family and friends at home.Overnight at hotelMeals: Breakfast, LunchDAY 3: SAIGON – MEKONG DELTA – SAIGON
Today start our excursion early; get in your private car to Ben Tre - one of the most scenic provinces in Mekong Delta -Vietnam's largest rice bow. Pick up at Mekong boat station/Bentre floating restaurant or Hùng Vương hotel. Take boat trip on BenTre to visit coconut factory. Stop at the bricks - kiln to see how to make bricks by local people’s handy methods. Visiting one of plenty of coconut processing worshops located along cannal. Continue cruising on creek for relaxtension. Visit a coconut candy workshop to taste candy (Special products of Bentre province). Cruising on the water palm creek and stop at Nhon Thanh village vistting mat-weaving, enjoy hot-tea, coconut rice-paper cake or some kind of seasonal fruits at local-home.Have a sightseeing at local people’s daily activities in Nhon Thanh villages by “Xe lôi” (motor cart) to local garden for lunch. Taking rowing-boat along Palm creek to boat. Visiting Bentre market and shopping.Back to Bentre boat station then Ho Chi Minh city
Meals: Breakfast, LunchDAY 4: SAIGON – FLY TO HUE
Breakfast at hotel then transfer to Saigon airport for flight to Hue. Meet your guide and driver at airport then transfer to city center to visit Imperial Royal Citadel – home to 13 Kings of Nguyen Dynasty, the last feudal dynasty in Vietnam. Then, take a boat trip along Perfume River to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and a garden house.Rest of the day is your free day.Overnight at hotelMeals: BreakfastDAY 5: HUE – DANANG – HOI AN
Check out hotel and have a short drive to Tu Duc Royal Tomb. The tomb includes numerous separate memorials connected by pleasant walkways surround a lake. The major portions of the tomb complex were completed from 1864-67, along with future temple buildings that served as a retreat for Tu Duc and his many wives during his lifetime
After the tourl,be on 4 –hour journey to Hoian. The winding road begins as we make our way up the Hai Van pass. The breath -taking view from the top of the pass is one of Vietnam’s most impressive panoramic scenes. We also make stop for relaxation at charming Lang Co Beach. Our next stop is Da Nang City, famous for the Cham Museum and the China Beach, a place called R and R (Rest and Rehabilitation) where thousands of American GIs came for a break during the war in Vietnam. Also, we have a short sightseeing at the Marble Mountain, whose peaks represent the five elements of the universe.Overnight at hotel in Hoian.Meals: BreakfastDAY 6: MY SON - HOIAN ANCIENT TOWN WALKING TOUR
Pick up at your hotel in Hoi An by private car. Transfer to My Son which is located in the heart of valley, surrounded by mountain ranges. My Son was considered as Sanctuary of Hinduism in the ChampaThis afternoon, we enjoy a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200- year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international commercial port for Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders. These people came primarily to trade in the high grade silk, which is still produced in the area, as well as ceramics. Today, Hoi An is a quaint riverside town, popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, tailors shops, and numerous cafes. Some of the buildings in the narrow streets have remained unchanged for more than a century. Overnight at hotel in Hoian.Meals: BreakfastDAY 7: HOI AN – DANANG DEPARTURE
Free at leisure until pick up time for transfer to Danang airport for flight to next destination.Check out: 12.00. Late check out at surcharge.Meals: Breakfast
SURCHARGE FOR FLIGHT TICKET
Note: Subject to be changed without prior noticed
- From Ho Chi Minh (SGN) to Hue (HUI): US$ 113 per person
IMPORTANT NOTE:
• All prices are quoted in USD/ per person, based on Double/Twin occupancy
• Supplement for standard Vietnamese menu meals: US$ 14 for lunch & US$ 18 for dinner in case you need to book more meals.
• Private services & daily departure
• Quotation is quoted based on English speaking guide: Surcharge for other guide
• Surcharge for Compulsory dinner for Xmas and New Year Eve
• Surcharge for Peak Season at above mentioned hotels (if have)
• Surcharge for Vietnamese Lunar (TET) New Year
FREE OFFER
• Mineral water is available during transfers
•Vietnam visa approval letter on arrival (this fees isn’t refundable even clients don’t need)
TOUR INCLUSIONS & EXCLUSIONS
Tour Inclusions
- Accommodation in shared twin room with air-condition (AC) and private bathroom (Check in time: 14.00/ Check out time: 12.00)
- Meals as stated in the programme B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner
- Transfers and tours with local English speaking guides in private air-conditioned vehicles
- All entrance fees, boat fees and / or cyclo fees as mentioned in the programme
- Drinking water and cold towels available on the vehicles
Tour Exclusions
- International and Domestic flights (quoted separately, if requested)
- Surcharges for other language guides
- Surcharges for night-time services, especially applied for transfers with arrivals after 23:00 hrs and arrivals or departures before 06:00 hrs.
- Surcharges for Lunar New Year (TET) holiday, Peak season and Compulsory Gala Dinner (TBA at booking time)
- Personal travel insurance
- Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc.
- Meals and services other than mentioned in the programme
- Drinks with meals
- Visa
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the programme
- Tips
