Holidaymakers can immerse themselves in the sights and tastes of Vietnam with the convenience of an English-speaking guide and transportation. During the experience, travellers will uncover Vietnam’s past, explore famous sites of Hanoi, Hoi An, My Son, Cu Chi and Ho Chi Minh City, and cruise the waters of Halong Bay.
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi and be greeted with a transfer to a hotel in the city centre; leisure time for the rest of the day
Day 2: Hanoi city tour: Option 1 (Tue, Thu, Sat and Sun): visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda and the Ethnology Museum, see the Temple of Literature and the legendary Hoan Kiem Lake, and explore Ngoc Son Temple; Option 2 (Mon, Wed, Fri): visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, explore the traditional ceramics village of Bat Trang, head to Hoan Kiem Lake and explore the Ngoc Son Temple
Day 3: Embark on an overnight Halong Bay cruise and spend the day kayaking, exploring Sung Sot Cave and enjoying the sun on the deck; take part in a sunset party aboard and optional squid fishing
Day 4: Start the day from Tai Chi or photo hunt aboard, cruise to Titov Island and spend some time swimming before heading back to the harbour; participate in a cooking class and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board before disembarking and returning to Hanoi
Day 5: Leisure day; explore the gems of Hanoi and take an overnight train to Da Nang
Day 6: Transfer from Da Nang train station to the hotel in Hoi An; leisure time for the rest of the day
Day 7: Transfer to My Son Holy Land, surrounded by mountains 4th-century religious centre with numerous temples, towers and ancient buildings; take a boat trip down River Thu Bon and visit the traditional local village of Kim Bong
Day 8: Leisure time in the morning; transfer to the airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the hotel in a touristic area of the city
Day 9: Take a scenic journey among the vividly green rice fields to visit Vinh Trang pagoda and take a boat ride along the river overviewing fruit plantations and fishing villages; explore Tortoise Islet and An Khanh, and learn more about the local life in the Mekong Delta
Day 10: Transfer to Cu Chi; see the city’s famous tunnels and learn about their significance during the Vietnam War; leisure time for rest of the day in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 11: Leisure time to explore Ho Chi Minh City before transfer back to the airport
Discover various historical and religious sites of Vietnam and soak up the picturesque scenery on a Halong Bay cruise
What You Get
The Deal
$839 per person for an 11-day Vietnam tour (up to $2,715 value)
Price is per person, based on twin share (two people travelling together)
Single supplement (one person travelling alone): approximately NZ$329, payable at time of booking
Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here
Included in all options:
Eight nights in hotels (Signature Saigon Hotel, Ruby River Hotel, Kim An Hotel, and Hanoi Sky hotel)
One night on an air-conditioned sleeper train from Hanoi to Da Nang
One-night cruise on Halong Bay with guided tour
First priority domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chin Minh (with 20kg check-in luggage and 7kg carry on luggage)
Guided tour to My Son holy land
Guided tour to Mekong Delta
Guided tour to Cu Chi tunnel
Meals (nine breakfast, six lunches, and one dinner)
Transfers
Tax and service charges
Entrance costs and fees
The Fine Print
• Black-out dates: 4-8 Feb 2019
• A peak season surcharge of NZ$110 per person applies for travel during the following periods: 28 Aug-5 Sep 2018, 24 Dec 2018-5 Jan 2019, 20 Jan-20 Feb 2019, 24 Apr-5 May 2019, 28 Aug-5 Sep 2019, payable to the Travel Provider directly
• Deal is valid for 1 person based on 2 people travelling together (twin share)
• Check availability before purchase
• Based on two people sharing, single supplement of approximately NZ$329 applies; payable directly to the Travel Provider
• Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh flight includes 20kg of check-in luggage and up to 7kg of carry-on luggage; Vietnam airlines, first priority
• Excludes beverages, airfares, tips and gratuities, personal expenses, Vietnam visa, travel insurance (highly recommended), and other inclusions not explicitly stated in the itinerary
• For more info about visa to Vietnam, please check here • Groupon strongly encourages all travelers to check official advice available at safetravel.govt.nz prior to purchasing this deal
• Travel insurance not included; customers are advised to purchase appropriate cover after booking
• Read more about purchase options and common Travel Terms here
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• You'll receive an email to confirm reservation details
• Present printed or smartphone voucher on arrival
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