Vietnam Package Tour: Northern Charm & Island Bliss – 7 Days & 6 Nights

Vietnam Package Tour: Northern Charm & Island Bliss

7 Day(s) 6 Nights

Routing: Ha Noi – Ha Long – Phu Quoc

Tour Style: Nature, Culture & History Tour

Tour Start: Ha Noi / Tour End: Phu Quoc

Trip Duration: 7 Day(s) 6 Nights

Trip Summary

Trip Details

Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL –

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (Hanoi), you will be warmly greeted by our private driver and transferred to your hotel in the city center.

Note: The official check-in time is 14:00. Early check-in is subject to availability and may incur a surcharge.

You have the rest of the day free at your leisure.

Suggestion: Discover the charm of Hanoi with a self-guided visit to iconic sites such as:

– Hanoi Train Street

– St. Joseph’s Cathedral

– The Hanoi Opera House

– Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple

– Enjoy a panoramic view from the Observation Sky Deck

– Wander through the Hanoi Old Quarter – the famous 36 ancient streets by electric car or cyclo

– Experience the traditional Water Puppet Show – a unique cultural performance of northern Vietnam

Recommendation: For a vibrant local experience, plan to arrive in Hanoi on a weekend, when the Walking Street and Night Market light up the Old Quarter with live music, food stalls, and street performances.

Overnight in Hanoi.

• Inclusions: Private airport transfer
• Meals: None

Day 2: HANOI – NINH BINH – HOA LU – TAM COC – CYCLING – HANOI (B/L) – GROUP TOUR

Pickup: between 7:30 – 8:00 | End at hotel around 18:30 | Group size: Max 18 pax

07:30 – 08:00 – Our guide will meet you at your hotel and start a 120km modern bus journey through the verdant landscape. Stop over for a rest on the way.

10:30 – Arrive in Hoa Lu, once the ancient capital of Vietnam, dating back to the 11th century. Having been eroded over the millennia, the ruins have nearly been absorbed by the spectacular scenery, creating a mystical atmosphere that will ensure to titillate your imagination. Visit King Dinh and King Le Temples.

Cycling around the village for sightseeing & discovering the life of the local people.

Enjoy lunch in a restaurant, a great place to savor the intense flavors of Vietnamese food, then go to Tam Coc for a stunning boat trip.

13:00 – Board the sampan boats, owned by locals, gently sailing along Ngo Dong River, capturing the wonderful scenery of Karst hills, rice fields, and peaceful villages, and passing “Hang Ca”, “Hang Hai”, and “Hang Ba”.

16:00 – Get on the shuttle bus to return to Hanoi.

18:00 – 18:30 – Drop off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Overnight in Hanoi.

• Inclusions: Shuttle bus, Local guide, Entrance fees, Cycling, Boat in Tam Coc
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: HANOI – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D) – GROUP TOUR

Breakfast at your hotel and check out.

08:30 Depart Hanoi for a 3-hour drive to Ha Long Bay, including a short 20-minute rest stop along the way.

Upon arrival at the jetty in Ha Long City around noon, proceed with check-in formalities. Be warmly welcomed aboard. Lunch will be served while cruising into the bay, allowing you to admire the majestic limestone karsts and emerald waters.

In the afternoon, enjoy onboard activities, shore excursions, or simply relax on deck and take in the spectacular surroundings.

Towards the end of the day, the boat anchors for the night among the stunning rock formations. Dinner is served on board.

Overnight on the cruise.

Note: The exact cruise itinerary will be confirmed upon selection of the cruise vessel.

• Inclusions: Shuttle bus, Entrance fees, Room on cruise
• Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4: HALONG BAY – HANOI – FLIGHT TO PHU QUOC (B/BRUNCH) – GROUP TOUR

We will continue our journey on Halong Bay in the early morning. A Tai Chi Class on the sun deck is a must that you should not miss when on the cruise.

Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax and go sightseeing while taking photos of the magnificent beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emerald water of the bay. Join some cruise activities or relax (activities depend on each boat’s itinerary).

10:30 Our boat cruises back to the jetty, and you will enjoy the last moment in the bay before having a traditional Vietnamese brunch.

You leave the boat around noon, and we go ashore and take a 3-3.5 hours drive transfer to Hanoi airport for a flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival in Phu Quoc, a private transfer will bring you from the airport to your hotel in Phu Quoc. Check in at the hotel and spend your free time on your own.

Overnight in Phu Quoc

• Inclusions: Private airport transfer, Shuttle bus transfer, Local guide
• Meals: Brunch

Day 5: PHU QUOC – 4 ISLANDS TOUR BY CABLE CAR AND SPEEDBOAT (B/L) – GROUP TOUR

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel.

8:00 Pick up from your hotel, then transfer to the harbor, and board a speedboat.

Visit 4 islands in the south:

Gam Ghi Island: Snorkeling at the coral reef – Enjoy the beach

Buom Island (or Mong Tay Island): Snorkeling at coral reef

May Rut Island: white sand lagoon – unique chillout

Having Lunch on the Island

Sea walker (pay by yourself): a new type of service, walking under the ocean, the fish flocks are swimming & colorful coral reefs of Phu Quoc.

Speed boat arrives at Thom Island: Enjoy the water park – more than 20 modern games from the world’s leading manufacturers.

Back on the cable car (around 25 mins): Enjoy the sunset & rides with a panoramic overall view of the islands

17:00 Return to your hotel.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

Suggestion: On the way back to your hotel, if you wish to visit Sunset Sanato – Oc Sen Beach Bar, Sunset Beach Bar, Night Market, or Sao Beach, we will drop you there, but you will have to pay for the ticket and go back to the hotel by yourself.

Note:

In case of weather conditions, some islands will change to another island, or the cable car can go before visiting the islands.

The time to experience the cable car will be arranged by the tour guide

In case of water park maintenance, you can still experience the cable car and continue the journey. Tour price unchanged

• Inclusions: Shuttle bus, Local guide, Cable car ticket, Speed Boat, Snorkeling, Equipment: mask, snorkel & Fins (Fins not available in child sizes), Life Jackets
• Meals: Breakfast, Local Lunch

Day 6: PHU QUOC – VIN WONDER – GRAND WORLD (B) –

Breakfast in your hotel.

09:00 AM You meet the driver (without the tour guide) in the lobby, then transfer to Vin Wonders – experiencing Vietnam’s and the world’s record-winning games, waterpark, and art shows, especially visiting one of the five aquariums with the largest marine species.

16:00 Pick you up from Vin Wonders to Grand World, which is known as the city that doesn’t sleep, as its operating hours are all night – a brand new destination, launched in the first half of 2021, and has already gained popularity on a series of social networking sites. When the sun goes down, it’s also time for visitors to enjoy the Essence of Vietnam (gateway ticket is self-sufficient), a large-scale coordinated scene show, combining advanced technology to recreate a thousand-year-old capital city. There are also the Legend of Bamboo, Contemporary Art Park, Lake of Love, Tropical Dance Square, and Grand World Phu Quoc Food Court… waiting for you to explore.

20:00 Return to your hotel.

Meals are at your arrangement.

Overnight in Phu Quoc.

• Inclusions: Private transfer (no guide), Vin Wonder entrance fee for 1 day use
• Meals: Breakfast

Day 7: PHU QUOC – DEPARTURE (B) –

Have breakfast at the hotel. Free on your own and check out the hotel before check-out time.

3.5 hours before the departure international flight, our driver will pick you up at the hotel and transfer you to the airport for the flight back home.

Hope you enjoyed the trip to Vietnam with sweet memories!

• Inclusions: Private transfer
• Meals: Breakfast

INCLUSIVE

• Hotel in double/twin/triple sharing room basis with daily breakfast
• Private airport transfer
• Transfer by air-conditioned shuttle bus for joining group tours if any mentioned SIC/Group tour
• Experienced local English-speaking guide as per itinerary
• Entrance fees, boat trips, and excursions as per itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the program (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
• 02 bottles of mineral water per person per day on the vehicle – on days of transfer and sightseeing only

EXCLUSIVE

• Visa – as per country requirements
• International & Domestic flight tickets
• All international airport taxes
• Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
• Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
• Optional Tours
• Compulsory tipping for guides and drivers: * Group from 1 – 4 guests: minimum $7/guest/day * Group from 5 – 9 guests: minimum $5/guest/day * Group from 10 guests up: minimum $3/guest/day
• Optional excursions and activities
• Travel insurance (we highly recommend that you purchase adequate insurance)
• Wire fees or bank transfer charges of all kinds
• Peak season or special event rates…
• Others not mentioned or specified above

IMPORTANT NOTES

+ VISAS:

• E-Visa is required and must be obtained in advance. Application links:

Vietnam: https://evisa.gov.vn/

Cambodia: https://www.evisa.gov.kh/

Laos: https://www.laoevisa.gov.la/

+ FLIGHTS:

• Flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice by airlines. If you book flights independently, please notify us of any changes before the tour starts. We are not responsible for changes, cancellations, or delays caused by airlines, but we will assist with alternative arrangements where possible.

+ HOTEL / ACCOMMODATION

• Standard check-in: 2:00–3:00 PM | Check-out: 10:30 AM–12:00 PM (varies by hotel).
• Early check-in or late check-out is subject to availability and additional charges.
• 4- and 5-star hotels may require a deposit of USD 50–200/room/night, refundable at checkout after deducting incidental charges.

+ MEALS (IF APPLICABLE)

• Breakfast: Included if the hotel is booked by us.
• Private tours: Lunches and dinners are Vietnamese cuisine (vegetarian and non-vegetarian options available). Indian food may be arranged upon request and availability.
• SIC (Group) tours: Meals are local food only.
• Other cuisines (Chinese, Japanese, Italian, etc.) are not included. Requests must be made at the time of travel inquiry.

+ TIPPING:

• Tipping is not included in the package price but is highly appreciated for guides, drivers, and service staff. Kindly prepare cash tips in advance.

+ TRANSFERS & TRANSPORTATION

• Prices are based on one group arrival/departure. Extra charges apply for separate airport transfers.
• Dinner time: 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (2 hours max, including pick-up/drop-off). Extra charges apply for dinners after 9:00 PM.
• No guide or vehicle is provided for meals not included in the itinerary unless requested in advance (additional charges apply).
• Punctuality is appreciated to ensure the well-being and rest time for guides and drivers.

+ RATES & CONDITIONS

• The itinerary and price are subject to availability and may change at the time of confirmation.
• All prices are net, in USD, and subject to change due to market conditions, tax, or currency fluctuations.
• Compulsory gala dinners apply on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve.
• Surcharges may apply for: Public holidays (April 30, May 1, Sept 2, etc.), Lunar New Year, Fireworks Festival in Da Nang, and other special local events…