Vietnam: See & Experience Almost it ALL in 11 Days, 1st Class Custom Tours

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You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat ...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Cooking Class, Using Centuries-Old Recipes
    • Watching One of the Best Sunsets on Earth at Ha Long Bay (April through September only)
    • Interacting with Mountain Tribes & Immersing in Their Cultures
    • The Inviting Little Streets, Alleyways & Food Stalls Found in the Capital, Hanoi
    • Cruises on Tranquil Lakes & Postcard-Perfect Bays
    • Majestic Rice Fields
    • Kayaking or Bamboo Rafting (choose between the two)
    • A Hill Station Resembling a ‘Mini Paris’
    • Traditional Markets
    • Trekking at Ba Be National Park

What's this trip about?

    You absolutely will not find another tour out there as packed with activities and attractions as this one, provided by CharlieTheTraveler. You will also not find another tour out there that offers it all "FIRST CLASS," yet for a relatively low price. We have thousands of travelers taking this specific tour every year-and that's because no competitor can beat us on quality, price & substance.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - 12 max
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityDa Nang
End CityHoa Lu

Travel Themes

  • Culinary & Wine
  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning
  • High Adventure
  • Hiking & Walking
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Nature & Wildlife
  • Rafting, Kayaking, Canoeing
  • Trekking & Expeditions
  • Photography

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Ba Be National Park
  • Da Nang
  • Dong Van
  • Hanoi
  • Hoa Lu
  • Hoi An
  • Quan Ba
  • Titov Island
  • Titov Island

Activities

  • Adventure & Adrenaline
  • Cooking
  • Culture
  • Educational/ learning
  • Hiking
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Kayaking
  • Nature
  • Photography
  • Rafting
  • Relaxing Retreat
  • River cruise
  • Short Cruise
  • Trains & Rail
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • International Airfare *For VIP members only (ask us for details)
    • Lodging *Some restrictions apply
    • Male or Female Tour Guides
    • Tours in English
    • All Ground & Water Transportation
    • All Activities in Itinerary Below
    • All Entry Fees
    • Your Own On-Call Concierge
    • Breakfasts
    • Dinners x 4
    • Lunches x 4

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Itinerary

Travel Map
Day 1: Where Your Fantasy Trip Begins

Our tour begins in the city of Da Nang. The highlights for today are Dragon Bridge, which features a rather unique architectural design, and the beach near our hotel. Today is used mostly for getting settled in.

Day 2: Learning Vietnamese Cuisine & the Country’s Prettiest Town

Today we make a day trip from Da Nang to the charming town of Hoi An. En route, we make a stop in an area called Marble Mountains (a.k.a. Ngũ Hành Sơn). This is essentially a cluster of five marble and limestone hills. All of the mountains have cave entrances and nume...

Day 3: A Resort Built by French Architects & a Bridge Designed Like No Other

Before relocating by flight from Da Nang to the capital that is Hanoi, we visit a hill station and resort called Ba Na Hill Station (a.k.a. Ba Na Hills). It was founded in 1919 by French colonists. It was built as a leisure destination for French tourists. Being locat...

Day 4: Sightseeing in the Capital

Before relocating by land to the town of Ha Giang, we explore Hanoi. Highlights include the Museum of Vietnamese History, the Opera House, and the Dong Xuan Market. Hanoi is home to little streets and alleyways with food stalls, as well as restaurants squeezed up next to each other. The city vibe is one that visitors can easily feel and appreciate.

Day 5: Scenic Valleys, Winding Roads & a King’s Palace

There is much to see as we relocate today by land from Ha Giang to the village of Dong Van. Firstly, we are taken to Quan Ba Heaven Gate. From there, we hike to the top to see fine views of the surrounding mountains. Next, we are taken to the valley of Lung Tam. En ro...

Day 6: An Authentic Outdoor Market, Tribal People & the North’s Picturesque Landscape

There is much to see as we relocate today by land from Dong Van to Ba Be National Park. If we are there on a Sunday, first we see Dong Van’s outdoor market. Just watching what is going on is an experience in itself, very culturally rich. Once we have left Dong Van, ou...

Day 7: A Lake Cruise, Caves, Temples & Trekking in a National Park

Before relocating back to Hanoi, there is much to see and do at Ba Be National Park. The morning starts with a boat cruise around the lake. Highlights include Puong Cave, meeting tribal people in a village called Cam Ha, An Ma Temple, and hiking to and exploring Hua M...

Day 8: Kayaking or Bamboo Rafting & One of Southeast Asia’s Greatest Sunset Locations

We go on a day trip today to Ha Long Bay. This is Vietnam’s most popular day trip destination…and for good reason. Ha Long Bay is arguably the country’s most naturally gifted area, along with the rice fields of the North. Highlights today include Surprising Cave, swim...

Day 9: Rice Fields, an Idyllic Boat Cruise & the Ancient City

We make another day trip today. Our first destination is the ancient capital of Vietnam, Hoa Lu. There we are provided with a guided tour of 2 temples. Lunch is included on today’s tour and is served after visiting Hoa Lu. Next, we are driven to a river called Tam Coc...

Day 10: Seeing the Best Hanoi Has to Offer

Below is the list of attractions we will try to see today.

1. Presidential Palace 2. One Pillar Pagoda 3. Imperial Citadel of Thang Long 4. Ho Tay Lake: Inside the lake, you can see a pagoda called Chua Tran Quoc. 5. Vietnam Military History Museum 6. Lotte Obs...

Day 11: Our Tour Ends This Morning

Transportation will be arranged for you to reach the airport in Hanoi.

*Phu Quoc is undoubtedly Vietnam’s most beautiful and tropical island. It is quite mountainous, densely forested, and ringed with some fine beaches. Additionally, it offers arguably the best...

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,185
Price per day$199
Last Updated: 4/26/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

Prices may vary due to local taxes and trip seasonality. Click "Request Info" to inquire directly with the tour operator for the final trip price.

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Top notch travel company!

CharlieTheTraveler provides an excellent travel experience from the moment of booking a trip to the full detailed itinerary to the amazing tour guides. Everything is...

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Feb 2023

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Excellent company, excellent tour.

Excellent company, excellent tour. The landscapes were beautiful, and the tour guides were very respectful. I couldn’t have asked for anything better, and I doubt I ...

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Feb 2023

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I highly recommend CharlieTheTraveler for stress-free all-included travelling!

CharlieTheTraveler offers activities and itineraries that I never would have thought of on my own. I enjoyed it all. Prior to the trip, booking and communicating wit...

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Feb 2023

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CharlieTheTraveler is a real lifesaver when it comes to trip planning.

CharlieTheTraveler is a real lifesaver when it comes to trip planning. It removes a lot of stress prior to travelling. I’ll never forget this trip to Vietnam; all th...

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Feb 2023

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The trip was stress-free, everything went exactly as planned.

I am a fan of culturally enriching trips, and this one definitely did not disappoint me. Vietnam is a beautiful country, and I think CharlieTheTraveler does a good j...

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Discovering the world through CharlieTheTraveler is a life-changing experience, one which leaves customers with memories to last a lifetime. Few of us have the time and patience to research where to go and what to do and where to eat and how to get around. We, at CharlieTheTraveler, figured out the ins and outs of traveling without the stress and exhaustion that accompany it. We take care of it all so you can spend your time enjoying rather than ‘planning’, plus we know how to not waste time and money. If you want to truly see and do it all and not miss worthwhile destinations and activities, then we are the right company for you.

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Logistics

What's excluded

    • Flights
    • Although airfare is not included in the price, we will find you the exact flights you need. Just ask.
    • Below is the only domestic flight needed for this tour:
    • Day 1: Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang
    • Day 3: Da Nang to Hanoi
    • Insurance
    • Although travel insurance is not included in the price, we can recommend a company which provides comprehensive coverage. Note all customers are required to have travel insurance for this tour.
    • Additional Services
    • Alcohol
    • Travel Visa (only applicable to citizens of certain countries)

Accommodation

,Below are the names of the hotels where we commonly have our travelers stay. Note this is subject to availability. Our tours include the first night of accommodation, the hotel included is always selected as 4-5 Star by American standards - always unique and great customer service. We can also book 3 Star and boutique properties on behalf of our guests. Please inquire if interested. Nights 1-2: Da Nang, Preferred Accommodation: A La Carte Danang Beach Night 3: Hanoi, Preferred Accommodation: La Siesta Hotel Group Night 4: Ha Giang, Preferred Accommodation: Khách sạn Phoenix Night 5: Dong Van, Preferred Accommodation: Da Nho Hotel Night 6: Ba Bể National Park, Preferred Accommodation: Mr Linh's Homestay Nights 7-10: Hanoi, Preferred Accommodation: La Siesta Hotel Group This tour includes lodging for 1 night. However, upon request, we can book accommodation for you for all nights at establishments which meet your needs. For years, we automatically included 5-star hotels in our travel packages. In the interest of our customers, we ultimately decided to reduce the price of our tours and encourage specifically those with higher expectations to simply request room upgrades. Why? Some of our customers want simple and clean but ultimately cheap rooms. Some of our customers want 4-star hotels and are willing to pay more. Others want nothing short of 5-star extravagance. There isn’t a way to uphold ONE standard for hotels in our travel packages considering everyone has a different budget. What we CAN uphold are the standard and quality of our tours, all of which offer nothing short of a first-class experience. Again, upon request, we can upgrade your room type for the night included as well as book lodging for all nights on this tour. Let us know and we will provide you with pricing options.
Guides
Our tour guides/drivers are licensed, speak English and know how to bring excitement to your day. What we deliver is the complete opposite of the cookie-cutting tours the big corporations offer, leaving you in complete boredom. Although our tour guides/drivers are attentive, accommodating, and engaged, they also know when to give you your private space and free time. It's a perfect balance. *Female guides are available upon request. Note that although most activities on this multi-day tour are shared with other travelers, we can make the trip almost completely private, per your request. Typically, the private activities are on days 6 and 7 as well as sightseeing in the city of Hanoi.
Cancellation policy

What Happens If I Cancel This Trip?

To confirm your tour, full payment is needed at the time of your purchase. However, refunds are offered. You will receive a full refund if canceling at least 91 days in advance from the departure date. Cancelling between 90-60 days prior to departure entitles you to a 50 percent refund. Cancelling between 59-31 days prior to departure entitles you to a 25 percent refund. Canceling 30 days or less prior to departure is not eligible for a refund. Cancellation requests need to be made by email and become effective on the date received by CharlieTheTraveler.

What Happens If You, CharlieTheTraveler, Cancel This Trip?

In the unlikely event CharlieTheTraveler needs to cancel this trip, such as because of very poor weather conditions, we will give you a full refund for the tour within 14 business days of the cancellation. Note: We are not a participant in the California Travel Consumer Restitution Fund, nor is this transaction covered by the Restitution Fund.

Travel Insurance
We strongly recommend purchasing travel insurance alongside your travel package to safeguard against unforeseen circumstances such as medical expenses, trip cancellations, and other contingencies. It offers you peace of mind and ensures you are prepared for unexpected events that may occur before or during your journey
Visa requirements
Visa requirements vary depending on your country of origin and your country of destination. It is your responsibility to familiarize yourself with the relevant requirements. For a handy tool that can help you quickly find the requirements, please visit this link .
Age Requirements
No age restrictions
Although we get customers of all ages and from several countries, our statistics show most people who book are 30 to 65 years old and from USA, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. We welcome your kids specifically and only when the tour is exclusive to you and your group-meaning other customers are not joining you. We define kids as anyone under 18 years old. In order to make the tour exclusive to you and your group, your booking would need to be for 4 persons or more for any of our tours except Iceland. For our Iceland tour, your booking would need to be for 8 persons or more. Regarding the cost of bringing a non-adult, we do deduct from the total based on the amount of activities you request we remove from the tour. Note that reducing the total price of the tour by removing activities is something offered for non-adults only. Adults can opt out of activities but the total price does not change.
Additional Information
  • Lodging x 1 Nights
  • Lunches x 4 Days
  • Dinners x 4 Nights
  • Air-Conditioned Vehicle
  • All Entry Fees
  • Private Transportation
  • English-Speaking Tour Guides *Female guides upon request
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