Discover the captivating charm of Vietnam on this 8 Nights / 9 Days Vibrant Vietnam tour, where ancient traditions blend seamlessly with breathtaking natural beauty. Explore bustling cities, scenic landscapes, tranquil bays, historic landmarks, and vibrant local markets while experiencing the country's rich culture and warm hospitality. From iconic attractions to authentic culinary delights and unforgettable experiences, this journey offers the perfect balance of exploration, relaxation, and cultural immersion.
- Cu Chi Tunnels: A remarkable underground tunnel network used during the Vietnam War, offering a fascinating insight into the country's wartime history and resilience.
- Mekong Delta: A scenic river region famous for its floating markets, lush islands, traditional villages, and authentic Vietnamese cultural experiences.
- Ba Na Hills: A spectacular mountain resort featuring scenic cable car rides, beautiful gardens, French-inspired architecture, and exciting attractions.
- Golden Bridge: One of Vietnam's most iconic landmarks, this breathtaking bridge is dramatically supported by giant stone hands overlooking the mountains.
- Hoi An Ancient Town: A UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its lantern-lit streets, centuries-old architecture, riverside charm, and rich cultural heritage.
- Marble Mountains: A cluster of limestone and marble hills featuring ancient caves, Buddhist pagodas, panoramic viewpoints, and historical significance.
- Temple of Literature: Vietnam's first national university, celebrated for its elegant traditional architecture and centuries-old educational heritage.
- Ha Long Bay: A UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its emerald waters, towering limestone islands, hidden caves, and unforgettable luxury cruises.
- Dragon Bridge: An iconic dragon-shaped bridge renowned for its spectacular night-time fire and water shows over the Han River.
- Independence Palace: A historic landmark symbolising Vietnam's reunification, featuring elegant architecture and significant wartime history.
Day 1Ho Chi Minh
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Ho Chi Minh
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Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City. Our representative will meet and welcome you.
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Today, we will explore Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest city and economic hub.
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Visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace) – a symbol of Vietnam’s independence and a historic presidential residence, Notre Dame Cathedral – a magnificent 19th-century French colonial church, Central Post Office – an excellent example of French architecture and still a functioning post office, and the War Remnants Museum – preserving memories of the Vietnam and Indochina wars.
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Later, check in to the hotel. After refreshments, proceed to the Cu Chi Tunnels, famous for their underground network used during wartime for living quarters, weapon manufacturing, and military operations. Watch a documentary about the tunnels before exploring them.
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Visit underground kitchens, bedrooms, weapon factories, hospitals, command centers, secret doors, and traps used during the war.
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Enjoy special tea and cassava, the wartime food of Vietnamese soldiers. You may also experience gun shooting at your own expense.
Stay: Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 2Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
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Ho Chi Minh - My Tho - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
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After breakfast, proceed to My Tho, one of the most beautiful cities in the Mekong Delta, famous for river cruises and island experiences.
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Arrive at My Tho and enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River. Witness colorful riverside life, floating fish markets, and views of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands. Disembark at Unicorn Island and visit a Coconut Candy Workshop to observe the traditional candy-making process and taste fresh coconut candy.
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Enjoy a canal ride in a rowing boat through lush green surroundings. Visit a fruit farm where you can enjoy seasonal fruits while listening to traditional Southern Vietnamese music.
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Visit a Honey Tea Farm. Return to Ho Chi Minh City. En route, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most historic pagoda in the Mekong Delta, showcasing a blend of Vietnamese, Khmer, and Chinese architecture.
Stay: Ho Chi Minh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 3Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang
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Ho Chi Minh - Da Nang
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and fly to Da Nang, famous for its beautiful beaches, Dragon Bridge, and modern city life.
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Arrive at Da Nang Airport and transfer to the hotel. After refreshments, begin the Da Nang city tour. Visit Da Nang Cathedral – a beautiful pink church built in French Gothic style, and APEC Park – known for modern sculptures and a relaxing atmosphere.
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Enjoy shopping at Han Market, famous for local products, souvenirs, and traditional goods.
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Visit the famous Dragon Bridge, known for its dragon-shaped design, night light show, and water fountain.
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Explore Son Tra Night Market, famous for food, shopping, and local culture. Enjoy a Dragon Dinner Cruise on the Han River.
Stay: Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 4Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Hoi An
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Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Hoi An
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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and proceed to Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort famous for its cable car, Golden Bridge, flower gardens, and Fantasy Park.
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Enjoy the cable car ride.
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Visit Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung Pagoda, and old French Villas.
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Continue by cable car and visit Nui Chua Mountain, Nghinh Phong Peak, Le Nim Villa, and Orchid Garden.
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Enjoy the Hill Climbing Train (Funicular), the first and only mountain railway in Vietnam.
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Visit Le Jardin D’Amour, a beautiful themed flower garden. Walk across the world-famous Golden Bridge, supported by giant stone hands and offering panoramic mountain views.
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Visit Fantasy Park, Vietnam’s third-largest indoor amusement zone, featuring attractions such as 4D-5D Cinema, Skiver, Death Race, Dinosaur Park, and more.
Stay: Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 5Marble Mountains & Hoi An
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Marble Mountains & Hoi An
- After breakfast, proceed to Marble Mountains (optional elevator available).
- Explore the famous limestone and marble hills containing caves, pagodas, and wartime sites.
- Visit Coconut Jungle and enjoy a traditional basket boat ride through the Bay Mau Nipa Forest canals. Experience traditional fishing techniques and bamboo basket boat performances.
- Later, proceed for a Hoi An city tour. Visit the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, famous for its grand entrance, dragon sculptures, and ornate roof.
- Visit Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, which showcase over 200 years of trading history.
- Enjoy a cultural performance at the Hoi An Performing Arts House. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, built over 400 years ago and connecting Japanese and Chinese communities.
- Explore Hoi An’s handicraft shops and art galleries for shopping. Enjoy a boat ride and lantern-floating experience in Hoi An.
Stay: Da Nang
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 6Da Nang - Hanoi
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Da Nang - Hanoi
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After breakfast, check out and fly to Hanoi, the capital and second-largest city of Vietnam.
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Arrive at Hanoi Airport and transfer to the hotel. After refreshments, begin a guided city tour.
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Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside view only), Presidential Palace,
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Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, and One Pillar Pagoda. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university established in 1070.
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Visit Train Street and witness trains passing through the narrow lane. Enjoy coffee at a local café (at your own expense). Walk through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, exploring bustling streets, traditional shops, and colonial architecture.
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End the day with the famous Water Puppet Show, a unique Vietnamese cultural performance featuring folk tales, legends, live music, and traditional puppetry.
Stay: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 7Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Cruise
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Hanoi - Ha Long Bay Cruise
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After breakfast, check out and proceed to Ha Long Bay (approx. 2–2.5 hours).
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Board the Ha Long Bay Cruise and enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising through the scenic bay. Ha Long Bay, meaning “Bay of Descending Dragons,” is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the world’s natural wonders.
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Enjoy a guided tour of a grotto featuring stunning stalactites and stalagmites.
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Visit a nearby island where you may relax on the beach or take a short hike to a viewpoint.
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Participate in a Vietnamese cooking class and learn to prepare traditional dishes. Enjoy a special dinner on board.
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Optional evening activity: Squid Fishing.
Stay: Ha Long Bay Cruise
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hi-Tea & Dinner
Day 8Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Hometown
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Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Hometown
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Start the day with an energizing Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
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Enjoy tea or coffee while admiring the morning views.
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Experience either kayaking or a bamboo boat ride through hidden lagoons and limestone cliffs.
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Check out from the cabin around 9:00 AM. Enjoy brunch while cruising back. Disembark around 11:00 AM and proceed to Hanoi by private vehicle.
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Transfer to Hanoi Airport for your return flight home.
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Carry back wonderful memories of the “Wonders of Vietnam” tour and look forward to traveling again with Waari.
Meals: Breakfast
What is included in the tour
- Pick-up and drop off from your door to door by cab (in selected cities)
- Travel by comfortable A/C cars, tempo travellers, mini buses or big buses, depending on the respective tour group size
- Accommodation in premium hotels on twin/triple/single sharing basis
- All Meals – Morning tea/coffee, breakfast, lunch, evening tea/coffee with cookies/snacks, dinner
- Visa Charges
- 2 water bottles per person per day
- Cost of Insurance (Up to 59 Years of age)
- Hotel & restaurants tips
- Permits/entrance fees for all sightseeing places that are to be visited from the inside
- Accompanied local guide/s services wherever required
- Experienced Tour Manager service from Day 01 meeting point till the dropping point on the last day
- Pick-up and drop service at the destination for joining and leaving guests
What is NOT included in the tour
- Government of India Goods & Services Tax (GST) of 5%
- TCS 2% or 20%, as per the Government rule, is applicable on International tours only
- To and fro Air/Train transport fare
- Any new tax/es levied by the central or state government
- Cost of Insurance (Above 60 Years of age)
- Any upgradation in vehicle, hotel or hotel room category
- Any extra expense incurred due to any force majeure situation before the tour departure or during the tour, such as a change in airline schedule, route or operation, changing the tour date, a change in hotel, etc.
- Personal expenses like porterage, laundry, telephone, shopping, alcoholic beverages, extra mineral water or food which is not a part of the group’s set meal menu
- Any extra cost incurred due to illness, accident, hospitalization or any personal emergency
- Cost of any optional activity or service
- Anything specifically not mentioned in the ‘tour price includes’ column
- Guests opting for Joining & Leaving arrangements are required to book their own flight/train tickets and arrange airport/railway station transfers unless otherwise specified.
- To avail the group airport transfer, the following conditions must be met
- Your arrival airport must be the same as the group's scheduled arrival airport.
- Your arrival time should be at least one hour before the scheduled group flight arrival time.
- On the last day, your departure flight must be from the same airport and scheduled after the group's departure flight.
- Standard hotel check-in time is generally 2:00 PM (or as per the hotel's policy) and check-out time is 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM (or as per the hotel's policy). Early check-in and late check-out are subject to hotel availability and may attract additional charges.
- If your flight arrives before the standard check-in time, we may arrange sightseeing or other activities, wherever operationally feasible, to help you make the most of your day.
- In case of flight rescheduling resulting in an earlier arrival or later departure, additional meals or refreshments, if required as per the revised schedule, will be arranged at the company's discretion.
- Extra Adult/Child with Mattress bookings will be provided with one mattress per room, as applicable.
- Meals are served only as mentioned in the tour itinerary. Meals during air travel, train journeys, bus travel, transit halts, or personal stopovers are not included unless specifically mentioned.
- Seating in the tour vehicle is allotted on a first come, first served basis at the beginning of the tour and will remain the same throughout the journey unless otherwise decided by the Tour Manager for operational reasons.
- Due to operational requirements, weather conditions, local circumstances, traffic, government regulations, or other unavoidable reasons, the sightseeing sequence, itinerary, or travel route may be changed or reversed. However, every effort will be made to provide all the inclusions or suitable alternatives.
- All our departures are planned to operate as scheduled. However, if the minimum required number of participants is not achieved, the company reserves the right to merge the departure with another date or offer suitable alternatives. Guests may also opt for a customised package, where certain group services such as the Tour Manager, group activities, games, meals, or entry tickets may vary or may not be available.
- Air tickets issued under promotional, special, or non-refundable fares are subject to the respective airline's fare rules and may be partially or fully non-refundable.
- Guests are advised to keep their passports, travel documents, valuables, cash, and personal belongings safe throughout the tour. Waari shall not be responsible for any loss due to negligence or unforeseen circumstances.
- Always carry Waari's emergency contact details along with your Tour Manager's contact number during the journey
- All tours are conducted subject to Waari's Terms & Conditions, which form an integral part of your booking.
