Highlights of Vietnam 8 Days Tour - Private tour - 30% off

Highlights of Vietnam 8 Days Tour - Private tour - 30% off

Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.

Start City : Hanoi
End City:  Saigon or vice versa
Duration: 8 days/ 7 nights
Departure: on your request
- This tour offers you cultural and historical insights to Vietnam of past and present. Travel includes all main tourist attractions of the North, Central and South.
- Visit three World Heritage Sites: Halong Bay, Hue and Hoian.
- Extendable with optional tours from Hanoi and from Saigon.

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

Day 2 Hanoi City Tour – Halong city

Day 3 Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Overnight in Hoi An

Day 4 Hoi An Walking Tour – Boat trip

Day 5 Hoi An – Danang – Hue

Day 6 Hue – Fly to Saigon

Day 7 Saigon – Mekong Delta day trip

Day 8 Saigon Departure

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Hanoi: Vietnam’s bustling colonial capital. Your private tour guide & driver from Cyclo Travel & Leisure will meet you outside the baggage claim of Noi Bai Airport and take you to your hotel in the city center. In the afternoon, take a walk around the center, visiting some of Hanoi’s main attractions: the Opera House, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. In the evening enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Performance – a unique Vietnamese Art form hailing from Southeast Asia’s wet-rice culture – followed by a welcome dinner at one of Hanoi’s finest restaurants. Overnight in Hanoi

Today includes: Hotel in Hanoi, welcome dinner, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, water puppet ticket, all entrance fees, drinking water 
Today excludes: Breakfast/lunch, drinks, personal expenses

Day 2 Hanoi City Tour – Halong

Enjoy a half day to explore Vietnam’s charming capital, before driving through the countryside of the Red River Delta to the magical Halong Bay. With its wide tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and ancient oriental pagodas, Hanoi is an eclectic mix that offers something for everyone. Your city tour will take you to Hanoi’s key sites: the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and stilt house),  the nearby One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, the Fine Arts Museum. In the afternoon, leave the bustle of the big city and drive to Halong Bay (4 hours drive). Overnight in Halong city

Today includes: Hotel in Halong city, breakfast, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, all entrance fees, drinking water 
Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, drinks, personal expenses

Day 3 Halong Bay Cruise – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Hoi An

Today you enjoy a day cruise on Halong Bay: a UNESCO World Heritage Site and natural wonderland composed of jutting limestone islands and sparkling turquoise waters, located in the Gulf of Tonkin. After breakfast at the hotel, you are transferred to the Halong harbor to board your private junk cruise for a 4-hour journey. Cruise along the calm waters, between looming, limestone outcrops to visit Dau Go Cave “Grotto of the Wooden Stakes,” where, in 1288, one of Vietnam’s most famous generals, Tran Hung Dao, stored hundreds of stakes before battling the invading Mongolian army. A short walk away, visit the newly discovered Thien Cung Cave (“Grotto of the Heavenly Palace “), famous for its stalagmites and stalactites. Savor a fresh seafood lunch, served on board before sailing back to Halong City, where your car will be waiting to take you to Hanoi for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An

Today includes: Hotel in Hoi An, breakfast/lunch on cruise, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, all entrance fees, domestic flight (Hanoi - Danang), drinking water 
Today excludes: Dinner, drinks, personal expenses

Day 4 Hoi An Walking Tour – Boat trip

Immerse yourself in the tranquility and charm of this sleepy riverside town. From the 16th to 18th centuries Hoian was a thriving international port frequented by Chinese, Dutch, French, Japanese, Portuguese and Arab traders, who came to trade in the high quality silk still produced in the region. Today, Hoi An is a relaxing resort popular with tourists for its eclectic architecture, skilled tailors and numerous cafes. Take a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the ancient town centre, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year old Tam Ky ancestral house and the famous Japanese Bridge. After lunch, take a short boat trip to a nearby island and visit a handicraft village specializing in ceramics. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon and enjoy a free evening at your leisure. Overnight in Hoi An

Today includes: Hotel in Hoi An, breakfast, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, all entrance fees, private boat tour, drinking water 
Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, drinks, personal expenses

Day 5 Hoi An – Danang – Hue

Depart Hoi An for the scenic mountainous drive to Hue. Stop at the dramatic Hai Van Pass, the high dividing line between the climate zones of North and South Vietnam, to admire the spectacular views and at the fishing village of Lang Co for a drink. Spend the afternoon on a leisurely walking tour through Vietnam’s ancient capital city, visiting the Royal Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Mausoleum of King Tu Duc (a replica of the king’s palace built for the next reincarnation of the king), before exploring the Imperial Museum and Dong Ba Market. Overnight in Hue

Today includes: Hotel in Hue, breakfast, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, all entrance fees, drinking water 
Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, drinks, personal expenses

Day 6 Hue – Fly to Saigon

Have breakfast at the hotel & check out, then drive to the airport to catch your flight to Vietnam’s modern metropolis: Saigon. Arrive in the late morning and enjoy an orientation tour through Ho Chi Minh City’s bustling streets en route to the hotel. Have lunch at a downtown restaurant of your choosing then set out on a guided city tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum, learn about Vietnam’s recent history at Reunification Palace, visit the nearby neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and the City's Centre Post Office before passing by the ornate Opera Theatre and the City Hall. Finally, end up at the Ben Thanh Market, where vendors display a vast array of goods and handicrafts, appealing to every taste. Overnight in Saigon

Today includes: Hotel in Saigon, breakfast, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, all entrance fees, drinking water 
Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, drinks, personal expenses

Day 7 Saigon – Mekong Delta day trip

Today you travel to the Mekong River Delta on a day trip to explore the rich culture and lush fluvial landscape. After breakfast, your guide & driver will meet you at your hotel and take you to Cai Be. Start your tour with a visit to Cai Be’s colorful floating market, cruising among the local barges stuffed-full of fruits and vegetables. Visit some local workshops then enjoy a delicious lunch served at an ancient house (over 170 years old!) in the cool shade of An Binh Island’s orchards. In the afternoon, take a traditional rowboat and venture deeper into the countryside, floating through narrow canals to enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Stop at a nursery garden to discover how farmers along the delta produce their world famous fruits and vegetables. The cruise ends around 3:30 pm in Vinh Long. Your driver will meet you at the dock and take you back to Saigon. Overnight in Saigon

Today includes: Hotel in Saigon, breakfast/lunch, private English speaking tour guide, private car with driver, all entrance fees, private boat tour, drinking water 
Today excludes: Dinner, drinks, personal expenses

Day 8 Saigon Departure

Today is free at your leisure for last minute shopping or sight-seeing before driving to the airport to catch your departure flight home.
Bon Voyage! End of our services! See you next trip!

Today includes: Breakfast, private airport transfer, drinking water 
Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, hotel, tour, drinks, personal expenses

7 nights in hotels/resorts with daily breakfasts

(Note: Please contact us for hotels/resorts detail)

Meals as mentioned in the itinerary

Private cars (AC) with drivers

Private English speaking tour guides

2 domestic flights (Hanoi – Danang, Danang – Saigon)

Drinking water

All entrance fees, performances, boat trips & excursions

Other services & activities mentioned in the itinerary

International flights

Travel insurance

Vietnam Visa stamp fee

Meals not mentioned in the itinerary

Drinks & other personal expenses

Free Welcome dinner at Vietnamese traditional restaurant

Free traditional gift

Free water puppet show ticket

Free Visa Approval Letter