Vietnam Beach & Culture Retreat 8 Days
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This 8-day Vietnam beach tour combines vibrant city life, coastal relaxation, and cultural exploration from south to north. Begin with the dynamic atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City before unwinding on the pristine beaches of Nha Trang. Continue your journey to the charming ancient town of Hoi An, then head to Hanoi for a deep dive into Vietnam’s heritage. Your adventure concludes with an unforgettable cruise through the stunning limestone formations of Halong Bay. With a balance of guided sightseeing and free-and-easy beach time, this tour is ideal for travelers seeking a perfect blend of culture, relaxation, and natural beauty along Vietnam’s coastline.
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Enjoy free and easy beach days in Nha Trang, one of Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal destinations.
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Explore the cultural treasures of Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, and historic Hoi An Ancient Town.
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Cruise through Halong Bay and visit magnificent limestone caves on a scenic four-hour boat trip.
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Discover iconic sites including the Museum of Ethnology, Ho Chi Minh Complex, and Long Son Pagoda.
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Experience a flexible itinerary combining guided tours, cultural activities, and relaxing beach time.
Detail Itineraries
Warmly welcome on arrival HCMC. Transfer to hotel. In the afternoon take a private tour to visit the city or Cu Chi tunnels. Overnight in HCMC.
In the morning transfer to the airport for a flight to Nha Trang. Afternoon take a private city tour to visit Long Son Pagoda (with a giant Buddhist statue on the hilltop) Bao Dai Villa (vacation home of the last emperor of Vietnam) Oceanographic Institute (a remarkable tank with many colorful live sea specimens). Cham Tower (Ponagar Temple) built in the 8th century. Chong Promontory (Two big rocks called husband & wife rock) Mud bath center. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Free day of leisure at the resort. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Today we take flight to Danang. On arrival pick up and transfer to Hoi An. Afternoon take a half-day walking tour through the narrow winding streets of the Ancient Quarter visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Halls, the 200 – year old Tam Ky ancestral house, and the Japanese Bridge. Overnight in Hoi An.
Transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. This afternoon city tour, we take a 20 minute-drive from your hotel to the very impressive Museum of Ethnology, among the finest of Vietnam’s museums. You will see many exhibits, photographs and actual houses inhabited by some of the 54 ethnic people in Vietnam. It will offer a truly colorful introduction to these ethnic tribes. From here, we enjoy a one hour cyclo tour of Hanoi ‘s vibrant Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, the focal point of the city. This is great fun! Lastly, in the late afternoon, you will be enchanted by the legends and stories told at the Thang Long Water Puppet show that no one should miss while visiting Hanoi .Evening water puppet performance. Overnight in Hanoi
In the morning we drive to Halong City, approximately 3,5 hours away. Once at Halong City you will board our boat for a four-hour cruise of this stunning area, stopping along the way to visit one of the limestone caves in the area. As we cruise our boat staff will serve you a sumptuous local seafood lunch on boat. After 4 hour navigation we sail back to harbor and drive back to your hotel in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi.
This morning city tour, we drive to Ho Chi Minh’s complex, including the mausoleum of the nation’s founder and leader. Here, large crowds gather to pay there respects to the man they simply call Uncle Ho as they silently file past his glass sarcophagus. The Presidential Palace and Uncle Ho’s wooden stilt house can also be seen here. One of must-see places in the complex is One Pillar pagoda dating back 11th century. The next stop is the Temple of Literature, the site of Vietnam’s oldest university and dedicated to one of the world’s most famous scholars, Confucius. Free in the afternoon. Overnight in Hanoi.
There are no activities planned for today. You may enjoy your free time until transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
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- Domestic flights
- Private door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services.
- Private Tour
- Shared accommodations in Double
- Experienced English-speaking guide.
- Halong Bay cruise program guide on board
- Meals in the itinerary (B=Breakfast; L=Lunch; = Dinner)
- All sightseeing tickets.
- Tissues and water on coach.
- Service charges and government tax.
- Guarantee 24/7 hotline support
- International flights & departure taxes
- Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance
- Beverages
- Peak season surcharge if any
- Gala dinner on Christmas & New Year’s if applicable
- Vietnam visa fee
- Other services not mentioned above.
