What is included in the Essence of Vietnam package?

Our Essence of Vietnam package includes accommodation, transportation, guided tours, meals as specified, and all major attractions in Vietnam . For detailed inclusions, please check the package details or contact us.

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What is the best time to visit Vietnam ?

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Essence of Vietnam Package by Shayona Tours and Travels

Name: Essence of Vietnam
Brand: Shayona Tours and Travels
Price: 48999.00 INR
Availability: InStock

Quick Info

Destination:
Vietnam

Duration:
7 Nights / 8 Days

Places:
3N - Hanoi, 1N - Halong (Cruise), 3N - Ho Chi Minh City

Themes:
Honeymoon, Beach, Nature

Essence of Vietnam

Day 1

Arrival Day Hanoi

Welcome to Hanoi. Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade. Upon arrival at the airport, you will be transferred to the hotel.
Lunch at Indian Restaurant
Afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature built in 1070 and regarded as the First University in Vietnam, the Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple and take the Cyclo tour at the Old Quarter to experience the exciting local daily life of Hanoians, shopping free around The Old Quarter that have stock of trendy to basic clothing and thousands of small craft and boutique shops offering variety of Vietnamese handicraft products
Enjoy the Water Puppet Show- A form of folk arts originating in the north of Vietnam, in which wood-puppets play their roles according to the direction of puppeteers and singers of Cheo (a kind of traditional theater in Vietnam) sing songs to tell the story in words.
Over night stay Hanoi.

Day 2

Hanoi – Ninh Binh - Hanoi

Breakfast at Hotel
Departure to visit Ninh Binh -90 km far from Hanoi. We will visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu with the temples of Dinh and le Dynasties. Continue to visit Tam Coc – known as Halong Bay on land
Lunch at Local restaurant
Afternoon boat trip to visit Tam Coc, explore the beautiful Karst formations and mystery caves. Back to the pier, visit to Bich Dong Pagoda
Late afternoon drive back to Hanoi.
Over night stay Hanoi.

Day 3

Hanoi City – Halong Bay Cruise

Breakfast at Hotel and Check-out
Transfer to Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh Province (around 160KM). Upon arrival in Halong Bay, boarding the Cruise for exploring wonderful Bay of Halong
Lunch at boat while cruising around the Bay
Afternoon: explore hundreds of beautiful karst formations arising from green emerald water, explore Cave, swimming and enjoy Sunset on the Cruise (Program might change due to the weather and the management)
Dinner on the Cruise. After dinner is fishing time for everyone who wishes to join
Over night stay Halong Bay Cruise.

Note:

Transfer Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi is by private transfer without guide
Group of 2 pax, shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi instead of private transfer.

Day 4

Halong Bay – Hanoi

Breakfast at Boat Cruise
Continue to discover the Halong bay then check-out
Lunch at local Restaurant (On the way)
Transfer from Halong Bay to Hanoi.
Over night stay Hanoi.

Day 5

Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at Hotel
Visit Ho Chi Minh complex including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside, his house-on-stilts, the One-Pillar pagoda and Hoa Lo Prison. Continue the trip visit to the Ethnology museum.
12:00 Checkout hotel
Lunch at local restaurants
Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh city, your expert guide will meet you at the Airport while your private transportation brings you directly to your chosen hotel.
Over night stay Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 6

Cu Chi – Ho Chi Minh city

In the morning drive to visit to Cu Chi Tunnels (70 km northwest of Ho Chi Minh city), an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam war. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City for Lunch at Indian Restaurant.
Afternoon we will visit the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum. Photo stop at Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post office.
Over night stay Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 7

Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at Hotel, drive to Cu Chi tunnels for 1 hour 30 minute- an amazing complex of the underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. After a short introduction to the tunnel network of more than 200 km you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside.
Lunch at local restaurant
After lunch, drive to My Tho, a prosperous town of 170,000 inhabitants of the Mekong Delta. It is noted for its exuberant orchards and immense rice fields. Enjoy boat rides on the Mekong River and along the lush canopy of water coconuts.
Visit an orchard on an island and taste some exotic fruits, green tea. Rowing boat along the canals and walk around the traditional villages; immerse yourself in nature when listening Southern traditional music
Transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Over night stay Ho Chi Minh city.

Day 8

Ho Chi Minh City – Departure

Breakfast at hotel.
Free for shopping.
Transfer to airport with guide for departure.

Inclusions

English speaking tour guide
Private air-conditioned transportation
Accommodation as mentioned or similar
Boat trips
Meals as mentioned on tour dating: B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
All entrance fees
Two-way airport transfers
Water & tissues

Exclusions

International/Domestic flights costs
Personal expenses, meals and drinks unless otherwise specified
Travel insurance
Visa fees to Vietnam
Compulsory Tipping of $5(Upto 5Pax)-$3(6Pax and above)/pax/day
Surcharge for peak season, New year, Holiday…

In case client wishes to prepone /postpone his or her travel dates, we request you to kindly reach us 15 days prior to journey date via e-mail/SMS. We will do the needful as per Hotel / Flight / Transportation policy.
Note that few service providers (Hoteliers, Transporter etc.) may apply postpone/prepone charges even after meeting above requirement.
In all prepone or postpone scenarios, the services and the costing will be subject to availability of Hotel/Flight/Transportaion and season/off season time.
We are not doing any changes in plan within 15 days of travel date. However in rare cases like adverse climatic conditions or strikes, package can be postponed which will be intimated to you beforehand.
The validity to utilize your Advance payment in prepone/postpone scenarios is 1 Year from the date of advance payment.
Different Govt or local bodies have various road / trafic / Parking rules. So, according to that our vehicle will drive you till wherever it is possible. The further way should be travelled by own arrangements.
In case of natural calamities (rain fall, snow fall, tsunami, cyclone, earth quake, flood, land slide etc) or uncertain events (strikes, riots, accidents, road blockage, flight delay or cancelation) , the additional cost for transportaion or hotel etc. will bw bourne by traveler only.