Vietnam Explorer - Alma Resort Exclusive

10 Nights

Hanoi

Start in Ha Noi with a city tour, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter. Then, cruise the stunning limestone islands of Ha Long Bay aboard a traditional junk boat. Afterward, fly to Cam Ranh for several days of leisure at Alma Resort, enjoying its serene beaches. The adventure continues in Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to the Mekong Delta, a trip to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, and a city tour before departure.

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Highlights

Ha Noi’s Cultural Gems: Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and enjoy a cyclo ride through the historic Old Quarter.
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Cruise among the breathtaking limestone islets of Ha Long Bay, spending a night aboard a traditional junk boat.
Relaxation in Cam Ranh: Unwind with several days of leisure at the luxurious Alma Resort, surrounded by serene beaches and stunning coastal views.
Mekong Delta & Cu Chi Tunnels: Experience the rural life of the Mekong Delta and discover the fascinating history of the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 1 - Ha Noi – Arrival
Day 2 - Ha Noi – Sightseeing
Day 3 - Ha Long Bay – Boat Cruise – Cam Ranh
Day 4 - Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay
Day 5 - Cam Ranh
Day 6 - Cam Ranh
Day 7 - Cam Ranh
Day 8 - Cam Ranh – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Boat Cruise
Day 10 - Ho Chi Minh City – Sightseeing
Day 11 - Ho Chi Minh City – Departure
Additional Information

Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Ha Noi (Melia hotel / deluxe room)

Meals Included: Ro

Accomodation

Melia Hanoi

Beautifully located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital, Meliá Hanoi welcomes all who are looking for splendid accommodation, first-class facilities, and warm service.

Take a full day tour to explore Ha Noi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple, and an ancient Vietnamese "long house". A one-hour cyclo tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Ha Noi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Overnight in Ha Noi (Melia hotel / deluxe room)[Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Melia Hanoi

Beautifully located in the heart of Vietnam’s capital, Meliá Hanoi welcomes all who are looking for splendid accommodation, first-class facilities, and warm service.

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Nha Trang. On arrival, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

Alma Resort Cam Ranh, Near Bai Dai Beach

Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay while enjoying lunch. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Overnight on a junk in Ha Long (Ambassador Halong cruise / deluxe cabin) [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner]

Meals Included: Full Board

Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

Alma Resort Cam Ranh, Near Bai Dai Beach

Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

Alma Resort Cam Ranh, Near Bai Dai Beach

Free at leisure.

Overnight in Cam ranh (Alma Resort / Ocean view 1-Bedroom Superior Suite) [Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Alma Resort Cam Ranh

Alma Resort Cam Ranh, Near Bai Dai Beach

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the city.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Sofitel Plaza Saigon / superior) [Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

"Discover the tranquil elegance of old Saigon in a contemporary luxury hotel on tree-lined Le Duan Boulevard, just moments from the commercial centre of Ho Chi Minh City. Experience colonial chic and colourful modernity as you savour the best of the city."

Our excursion leaves the bustle Ho Chi Minh City behind as we travel to the rural area of the Mekong Delta. On our way, we will pass through the landscape of rice paddies and vast waterways.

On the journey we will travel by motorboat to experience how locals make their living along the riverbank like processing coconut, making coconut charcoal. Disembark and start cycling or walking on the island roads to a farm that grows Suong Sam – a native plant in Southeast Asia which is used mostly in local refreshments. Pick the leaves and learn how to make Suong Sam, a dessert jelly. Enjoy a typical Mekong delta lunch served at a villager’s house. The excursion also includes a sampan ride through a canal lined with water coconut palms to the main Mekong River.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City by the late afternoon.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Sofitel Plaza Saigon / superior) [Breakfast, Lunch]

Meals Included: Half Board

Accomodation

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

In the morning, you will visit the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels where Vietnamese guerrillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels as hideouts during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Highlights include the photo stops at the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Sofitel Plaza Saigon / superior) [Breakfast]

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

Accomodation

Sofitel Saigon Plaza

Free until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight.

Meals Included: Bed and Breakfast

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