VNT05: Vietnam Tours for American – 12 days / 11 nights

Trip Duration: 12 Days 11 Nights

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Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the intricate network of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War.
Mekong Delta
Experience the vibrant culture and natural beauty of the Mekong Delta with its floating markets and lush landscapes.
Hoi An Ancient Town
Wander through the enchanting ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage site with its well-preserved architecture and lantern-lit streets.
A Taste of Vietnam
Vietnamese cuisine is a symphony of flavors, blending fresh herbs, aromatic spices, and delicate sauces. From the iconic Pho to the savory Banh Mi, each dish tells a story of Vietnam’s rich culinary heritage.

VNT05: Vietnam Tours for American – 12 days / 11 nights

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The tour program is suitable for those who want to travel, but are not clear about the attractions, do not know how to arrange a reasonable itinerary, or simply have not found a travel companion.

Private tour package includes:

Destinations: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi – Mekong Delta – Hoi An – My Son – Hue – Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi. Highlights: Cu Chi tunnels, Mekong Delta, Hoi An Ancient Town, My Son Holy Land. Day 1: Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) Arrival. Day 2: Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) – Cu Chi Tunnels – Ho Chi Minh. Day 3: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong – Ho Chi Minh & Flight to Danang. Day 4: Hoi An. Day 5: Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An. Day 6: Hoi An – Hue. Day 7: Hue – DMZ Tour – Hue. Day 8: HueCity Tour – Flight to Hanoi. Day 9: Hanoi City Tour. Day 10: Hanoi – Halong Bay Cruise. Day 11: Halong Cruise – Hanoi. Day 12: Hanoi Departure.

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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) in Ho Chi Minh City, you’ll be greeted by your private guide and driver. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your hotel for check-in. Ho Chi Minh City, a vibrant metropolis, offers a captivating blend of history, culture, and commerce. Spend the rest of the day at your leisure, exploring the city’s bustling streets or relaxing at your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast, embark on a full-day adventure. Begin with a morning excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground passages used during the Vietnam War. Explore the tunnels, learn about their construction, and witness the remnants of war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. In the afternoon, discover the city’s highlights, including the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Old Post Office, and the Reunification Palace. Visit the War Remnants Museum for a poignant look at the war’s impact. Conclude your tour at Ben Thanh Market, a bustling hub for souvenirs and local goods. You can choose to stay at the market and explore further before returning to your hotel independently. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 3: Mekong Delta Exploration & Flight to Danang

Enjoy an early breakfast before departing for the Mekong Delta. A scenic 2-hour drive will take you to Ben Tre, where you’ll board a boat for a cruise along the Ham Luong River. Visit local workshops to witness traditional crafts like brick making, salt refining, coconut processing, and mat weaving. Take a short walk through a peaceful village to experience authentic Delta life. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring regional specialties. After lunch, relax on a sampan ride through narrow canals. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An for check-in. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 4: Hoi An Ancient Town - A Day of Leisure

Explore the enchanting Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This well-preserved trading port from the 15th to 19th centuries showcases a unique blend of indigenous and foreign influences. Spend the day cycling through rice paddies, shopping for souvenirs in antique shops and art galleries, or simply relaxing at a sidewalk cafe. Alternatively, unwind on the beautiful China Beach. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 5: My Son Sanctuary & Hoi An Cultural Immersion

After breakfast, embark on a fascinating journey to My Son Sanctuary, the former spiritual capital of the Champa Kingdom. Explore the remarkable red brick towers and sanctuaries dating back to the 7th to 13th centuries. Return to Hoi An and delve into the town’s cultural heritage with visits to former merchants’ homes, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, and the vibrant riverside market. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 6: Hoi An to Hue: Coastal Scenery & Imperial History

After breakfast, depart from Hoi An to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Enjoy scenic views along the way, including the famous Danang Beach. Visit the Cham Museum in Danang, home to the world’s finest collection of Cham sculpture. Upon arrival in Hue, explore the Imperial Citadel, including the Purple Forbidden City. Overnight in Hue.

Day 7: DMZ Tour: A Journey Through Vietnam War History

Embark on a poignant day trip to the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ), the former border between North and South Vietnam. Visit significant sites such as the Highway of Horror, Quang Tri Citadel, and the Ai Tu Airfield. Continue to Khe Sanh Combat Base and the Rockpile, a former Marine Corps lookout. Enjoy lunch in Dong Ha Town. After lunch, visit the Peace Bridge over the Ben Hai River and the Vinh Moc Tunnels, a refuge for over 400 people during the war. Return to Hue in the late afternoon. Overnight in Hue.

Day 8: Hue City Tour & Flight to Hanoi

Discover the cultural treasures of Hue with a morning city tour. Take a dragon boat ride on the Perfume River and visit the serene Thien Mu Pagoda. Explore the magnificent tombs of King Minh Mang or King Tu Duc. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival in Hanoi, you’ll be greeted by your private guide and driver and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Hanoi, a captivating city, blends old-world charm with modern dynamism. Spend the evening at your leisure, exploring the city’s vibrant streets. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 9: Hanoi City Exploration

Embark on a full-day tour of Hanoi’s iconic landmarks. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday & Friday), the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh’s house on stilts, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. Choose from a visit to the Ethnologic Museum, Museum of Fine Arts, Army Museum, History Museum, or Woman Museum. Enjoy the tranquility of West Lake and visit the Tran Vu Pagoda. In the late afternoon, take a cyclo tour through the bustling Old Quarter streets. Enjoy a glass of “Bia Hoi” (draught beer) at Ta Hien Street before attending a traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 10: Halong Bay Cruise: A Natural Wonder

Embark on a breathtaking journey to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. A 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta will take you to this stunning natural wonder. Upon arrival, board a luxury junk and enjoy a welcome drink and fresh seafood. Cruise through the bay’s emerald waters, marveling at the towering limestone karsts. Visit the amazing Sung Sot Cave and Ti Top Island for swimming and panoramic views. Enjoy a delicious dinner on board and spend the night in the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay. Overnight on board the junk.

Day 11: Halong Bay Cruise & Return to Hanoi

Wake up to the stunning beauty of Halong Bay. After breakfast, take a sampan to explore a secret lagoon. Continue cruising past iconic formations like Human Head Island, Turtle Island, and Duck Islet. Visit the site where the famous Indochine film was shot. Enjoy a final brunch on board before returning to the harbor. Drive back to Hanoi, stopping at the But Thap Pagoda in Bac Ninh, a picturesque pagoda nestled among rice paddies and villages. Transfer back to Hanoi for overnight.

Day 12: Departure from Hanoi

Enjoy free time at your leisure to explore Hanoi further or do some last-minute souvenir shopping. Later, you will be transferred to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) for your departure flight. Thank you for traveling with us! We hope to see you again on your next Vietnam adventure.

ABOUT Le Toan Travel
Le Toan Travel is a local, trustworthy and professional Vietnam tour operator, offering a wide range of Vietnam and Indochina tour packages to the most exciting destinations at most competitive price. Our Business License Number is 0104000493 and our International Tour Operator License Number is 01 – 258. We are very pleased to be a member of Vietnam Administration of Tourism with financial guarantee – a deposit of 1.000,000,000 million Vietnam Dong (US$ 50,000) in a bank of Vietnam. Besides that, we are also official members of VISTA (Vietnam Society of Travel Agents), PATA (Pacific Asia Travel Association) and higky recommended on Tripadvisor.
Are you planning your holiday to Vietnam, but not sure how to arrange the trip? Getting lost in many tour options? Being sick of searching…? Just leave your troubles behind to read our Vietnam travel guide and send us your requests. Your private travel consultant at Le Toan Travel will help you design a perfectly suggested tour itinerary and quote which are tailor made to suit your wishes and budget.

* How to plan my Vietnam tour with you?
1. Send us an inquiry by submitting one of our online tour inquiry forms (Click). Tell us as much information as possible. For examples;
– Please tell us how many people will be traveling with you?
– Please tell us your preferred hotels, level of hotel (3, 4 or 5 stars), type of hotel, type of room…
– Please tell us your type of travel, length of travel and activities that you are interested in. For example; Family with kids, Couple’s vacation, Honeymoon, Friends, Shopping, Sightseeing, Leisure and Relaxing, Cuisine & Cooking, Kayaking, Caves & Grottoes, Fishing, Swimming, Hiking, Minority, Adventure & Discovery…
– Please tell us where and what you want to visit. If you do not know much about Vietnam and Indochina, just give us your travel plan and ideas and we will create a suggested tour for you.
– Most of our tour guides are English speaking tour guides, but if you want another language like French, Spanish, Italian, Russian, Chinese… we can always arrange. Please tell us what you do you expect from your guides, for example; you want a guide with sense of humor? Good knowledge in history & culture? Male/Female guide? Talkative/untalkative? Young/Old guide?
– Please advise if you want breakfast included only or also lunch and dinner. Please let us know if you are a vegetarian, the food you can eat or can’t? If you want local food in local restaurants or western food in tourist restaurant…? Actually, you do not have to send us all information, but the more we know, the better we plan your holiday.
2. After having received your inquiry, one of our professional Vietnam travel consultants will email and give you a proposal.
3. If you accept the proposal (you may modify it till you are satisfied with it), we will calculate the tour cost and send you the tour price. If you accept it, please confirm that you would like to book it.
* How Travel Experts at Le Toan Travel Service you?
“Highest Standards of Quality and Honesty” is the core value of each specialized team at Le Toan Travel.
Everyone in our company is working hard for only one goal, which is to ensure the highest level of service, luxury, and attention to detail from the minute you begin planning your trip, to the day you return home.

1-on-1 Travel Consultant
After sending us an inquiry, one of our travel consultants will get back to you within 0.5~23.5 hrs. In the next few days, he/she will be working closely with you to formulate a customized tour plan, as well as providing professional suggestions based on your travel interests, time, and budget.
Beside, he/she will keep in contact with you during your entire tour in Vietnam and Indochina, continually checking if everything is going well as planned.
* How to proceed to book Vietnam and Indochina tour with you?
When you decide to book your Vietnam and Indochina holiday with us, please send us your full names (name on passport) for hotel and domestic flight reservations, and your international flight details in and out Vietnam/Indochina for airport transfers / pick up & see off.
* How to pay the deposit and the balance?
Deposit: When the booking is completely confirmed, we will send you confirmation details including confirmed itinerary, invoice, voucher then deposit request of about 30% of the total tour cost (can be less). You can pay by credit cards (via onepay gateway, pay online), make wire transfer, western union. The deposit is used to pay the flight tickets, hotels, train tickets in advance.
Balance: You can pay the rest 2 weeks before your arrival, or you can pay us on your arrival in Vietnam by credit cards, cash (AUD, USD, EUROS, VND…)
* How to enjoy the tour?
Our job is to make your holiday a memorable experience. To make sure you will have a great time, there are something that we should share;
When you request the tour: Please let us know your personal interests so our travel consultants will design and include in the itinerary, or take notes for the hotels, tour guide, restaurants…
Before you come: One week before your arrival. we always send our clients an email to update about the weather and climate, booking status, and remind you to prepare/check the documents, visa…for the holiday.
When on tour: The tour is fixed, but you can always discuss with us if you want to make it more flexible. For example, you want to make some changes in the itinerary, restaurant (meals), tour guide… please just let us know, we will do the best for you.
Tour guide: Please let us know what do you expect from your tour guides and we will arrange the right ones for you.

* Can you buy the international flight tickets for us?
Yes, we do. However, we advise you to buy the flight tickets in and out Vietnam from your end as it is always cheaper than if booked in here.
* Do you offer any discounts?
Yes, we offer discounts for;
– Family with kids and children < 12 years old – Disable people – Old people (> 65 years old)
– Second trip with us
– Big group
* How can I pay you the money?
1) Credit card; (secure online payment gateway via Onepay)
ONEPAY – ONLINE PAYMENT GATEWAY (VISA, MASTERCARD, AMEX & JCB ACCEPTED)
Like PayPal, OnePAY is a payment gateway but specialized in Vietnam where the PayPal has not yet reached. This is a perfect and the first payment processor which gains reputation among clients about its efficiency and timely friendly support.
OnePAY in cooperation with biggest bank in Vietnam – Vietcombank which has been implemented this service among many tour operators in Vietnam.
OnePAY is approved by MasterCard for this payment collection on the behalf of us. OnePAY uses SSL Verisign® over internet transaction under 3D-Secure program by respective creditcard companies so you are free from worries your card information disclosed. OnePAY payment portal also meets standards of international financial system such as PCI DSS of PCI Security Standards Council, 3D-Secure of Visa, MasterCard and JCB.
2) Wire transfer (bank transfer)
3) Cash
4) Western union
5) Combination

* Is there any charge if i change my travel plan such as travel dates, tour itinerary, hotels,…?
We are happy to work on your requests, and will not charge you any money. However, if it is too urgent and the date is too close, the hotels or airlines may chare you some money, in this case we will let you know.
* What is the latest time that I can make my reservation?
We suggest you make reservations at least one month before the departure date. If you decide to travel to Vietnam in May, September or October which is peak season, we recommend you make the reservations two months (at least one) before your departure date. Late reservations can not be guaranteed for the availability of domestic flights, hotel rooms, etc.
However, we DO accept late reservations, things are possible at Le Toan Travel.

* What about Cancellation policy?
In case of cancellation, we will not impose any charges if we are not being charged and possible to get refund from our suppliers but if our suppliers apply charges for cancellation, you will have to pay those charges that apply. Cancellation policies vary, depending upon the type of service, the time of year, and the reason for cancellation. We will pass on to you all details of any cancellation policy with our transparent reply upon demand.
General cancellation charges that applied by travel services in Vietnam and Indochina.
– Domestic flights: 25% of the fares
– 3 star hotels, no charge if you cancel 5 -7 days before your arrival. (FIT)
– 4 star hotels, no charge if you cancel 10 – 15 days before your arrival (FIT)
– 5 stars hotels, no charge if you cancel 15 – 20 days before your arrival (FIT)
However, in peak season, we may have to pay the hotels one month before your arrival to secure the booking, and in this case, the cancellation policy will be based on the hotels’ cancellation plolicies.
* Can we get refund?
For the unused services, Le Toan Travel will refund you the money.
* How do I get a visa?
Vietnam Visa – For those who would like to avoid the perhaps lengthening visa procedures with their local Vietnam’s Embassies, the service of Vietnam Visa On Arrival is available for help. It is legitimated and supported by the Vietnamese Immigration Department. We recommend that you choose visa upon arrival, as picking up visa at the Vietnam int’l airport/border is quite simple, easy, no additional charges and no fail.
Steps to obtain Visa on arrival
a) Please provide the following information for us to apply for your visa.
1) Full name on passport
2) Passport number
3) Date of birth
4) Nationality
5) Date of arrival
6) Date of issue
7) Date of expire
8) Please make sure that your passport is still valid for 6 months
You can apply Vietnam visa online through our www.vietnamvisaprovider.com.
b) How long does it take?
It will take 2-3 days (Normal process), 01 day (Urgent process) to get the “Visa Approval Letter” which we will send you via mail. What you need is to print it out and take it along to get the stamp at airports/borders
c) Get the stamp
Upon arrival, you will need to fill in a certain form with your personal information, get the stamp and visa will be done. For this process, you will need to prepare 02 photos (4*6) and $25 USD each in cash which is stamping fee.
* Do our tour guides and drivers have meals with us?
The guide and the driver in each destination will dine at the same restaurant as yours. But, they will not join you unless you invite them.

* Where can I exchange our money into Vietnam currency?
We advise you to stop in any of a Vietnamese bank during the tour (Our tour guides will take you to the bank), you can also exchange money at your hotel, but the exchange rate is not really good.
* Can I use credit cards in Vietnam?
Major credit cards such as Master Card, Visa, Diner’s Card, American Express and JCB can be used to purchase goods in large shopping malls and stores in the big and medium cities, to pay for hotel rooms and for meals in some of the fancier restaurants, and to buy plane tickets with them.
Note: If you are to travel to those small cities or even remote rural areas, only cash in Dong can be used.
* Do I need to bring my medical record with me?
Yes, we suggest you take your medical record with you in case that you need it in the event of an emergency, and please also take with you your doctor’s name, address and phone number, emergency contact name and phone number, and your insurance company’s name, address and phone number.
* When I finish my tour in Vietnam, if I still have some local money, what can I do?
Upon leaving Vietnam, if you still have some local money, you can change them back to foreign currency with your passport and the exchange memos given by the banks or money exchange counters. So please keep those exchange memos well whenever you change money.
* Tipping
Tipping is not compulsory, but expected by your tour guide and driver.  We advise you to tip as below:
– US$10 – $15 per day for tour guide
– US$7 – US$10 per day for driver
Note:
– Tipping can be more or less or nothing that depends on how big is the group? And how do you enjoy our services?
– Other tipping for tuktuk, sampan boat, cyclo,… please check with your tour guide during the tour.

* Shopping
Le Toan Travel guarantees “no shopping tour”, which means we protect you from the tourist shopping centers or traps. However, if you want to buy something, our travel consultants, tour guides will give you suggestions, advices and help you buy to avoid being overcharged.
Bargaining is a “Must” when buying something in Vietnam and Indochina.

VNT05: Vietnam Tours for American – 12 days / 11 nights

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