Panorama of Vietnam

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Panorama of Vietnam is an opportunity to witness the country as a land of stunning beauty and fascination. A tour designed for anyone interested in Vietnams’ history and culture. We visit important sites of the Vietnam War, Hanoi, Hue and Cu Chi in Saigon. However, this tour will moreover show you wondrous sceneries, art, culture, not to mention its cuisine. Opportunities are created as you travel in understanding the country and its people as never before 
Vietnam's history starts with China ruling the country for more than 1000 years.
France then occupied the country from the end of the 19th Century. In cities such as Dalat, Ho Chi Min (Saigon) and Hanoi one can find wonderful examples of French architecture.

The tour includes a stop in Hue, once the capital of Vietnam. However, the Vietnamese still rate the town as a focal point of yesterday's times and social respect. There are numerous pagodas, tombs and variegated kinds of structures that form a connection from the past to the present.
You have the great privilege to spend the day with a local family home within a small farming village; just outside of Hoi An town. This tour is designed to introduce you to a spectacular overview of the life, culture, history, geography, religions and cuisine of this wondrous country.

Hanoi
The tour starts in Hanoi, a once-forbidding municipality that is now completely transformed by nearly two decades of Capitalism. With over four million inhabitants Hanoi is the social center of Vietnam.
Any person who has been to Hanoi will probably tell you that it is the most attractive city in all of Asia. People have put roots here around the Red River for a thousand years. Dotted with lush roads among the city’s two dozen lakes, and discover buildings left by those who conquered this incredible valley.

At a glance

Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi. Transfer to your hotel
Day 2 Hanoi City tour
Day 3 Drive through the Red River Delta to Ha Long Bay
Day 4 Visit Titop Island and cave. Return to Hanoi & flight to Hue
Day 5 Hue City Tour
Day 6 Set out on our spectacular drive to Hoi An
Day 7 Explore Hoi and Cooking Class
Day 8 Board a short flight to Nha Trang
Day 9 Nha Trang: Day at leisure
Day 10 Nha Trang: Day at leisure
Day 11 Nha Trang – Saigon by Flight
Day 12 Saigon City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 13 Full Day Cai Be Floating Market & Mekong Delta
Day 14 Last Day in Vietnam. Transfer to Saigon Airport

Highlights

> Daily departures
> All tours are with a private guide and include entrance fees
> Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Temple of Literature and the Ethnology Museum
> Enjoy a seafood lunch as you cruise the Ha Long Bay and spend a night in an elegant cabin
> Board a Dragon Boat and cruise the Perfume River through Hue
> Travel to Hoi An past fishing villages set in beautiful blue lagoons
> Explore the peaceful ambiance of ancient Hoi An
> Join a local farmer in his daily activities such as seeding, watering and picking crops
> Spend two relaxing days on the beaches of Nha Trang
> Travel down the Mekong River, visit a rice factory and local handicraft shops

 

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Itinerary

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

  • On your arrival; you will be met by our representative who will assist you through immigration. Transfer to the hotel; and check-in
  • Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi.
Day 2

Hanoi City Tour (B)

  • Hanoi is well known for its history, architecture, charm, tranquility and cuisine. Our first visit is to the most well-respected site of the Ho Chi Minh Complex and Ba Dinh Square, an important point of pilgrimage for many Vietnamese. The area surrounding the complex is a traffic-free zone filled with botanical gardens, monuments, memorials and pagodas, and includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the Presidential Palace, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda. 
  • Then visit the 11th-century Temple of Literature, Hanoi’s first University. From here, continue to Bun Cha Huong Lien, the famous local spot where President Barack Obama dined with Anthony Bourdain. 
  • Afternoon, we drive approximately 25 minutes to the Ethnology Museum. The museum provides an insightful glimpse into the country’s lengthy history, with more than 15,000 photos and 10,000 objects and artifacts depicting a historical perspective of the lives, activities, customs, and habits of the 54 recognized ethnic groups of Vietnam. 
  • End your day by walking through the Hanoi Old Quarter.
  • The streets of this district are bustling with scooters, bicycles, cyclos, and cars zipping around pedestrians. The best way to enjoy the charming colonial architecture is to wander with your guide at a leisurely pace and be sure to stop for a cup of Vietnamese coffee or a local snack from one of the many tantalizing street vendors.
Day 3

Hanoi – Ha Long (B/L/D)

  • Your Vietnam Beach vacation begins with trip to Halong Bay, a collection of almost 2000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars in the Tonkin Gulf. Called “Bay of Descending Dragons” in Vietnamese, the archipelago is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a world-famous travel destination. 
  • Leave the hotel and go ahead to Halong passing through wonderful scenery en route for tranquil villages and buffalo on fields. 
  • Upon arrival, enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious freshly caught seafood lunch whilst sailing out of the Bay passing amazing shaped mountains. Enjoy the seascape from the sundeck or even in your private cabin through a glass window. Swim, kayak, or visit the caves on the island to get more experience.
  • In the late afternoon, take part in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration from the onboard chefs and enjoy the seafood feast for dinner as stars emerge from behind those jungle-clad limestone pillars.
  • Spend the night on board in an elegant cabin with handcrafted wooden interiors and air-conditioning.
  • There is also an option of night fishing 

Inclusions

  • Meet and assist on arrival and departure by our local representative 
  • Transfer and intercity transportation as per itinerary in AC vehicle
  • Domestic Airfares (subject to conditions)
  • 13 Nights’ Accommodation in double/twin room at selected hotels
  • Meals: as mentioned 
  • Local English Guide
  • Entrance fees

Exclusions

  • International flights – Departure & Fuel taxes (Contact us for best airfares)
  • Personal expenses, meals and drinks unless otherwise specified
  • Travel insurance
  • Vietnam Visa fee
  • Tips
  • Services not stated in the itinerary
  • Domestic Airfares increases

Validity

  • Rate valid for travel between 01 APR 24 to 31 MAR 25 
    High Season supplement may be applicable for travel between 20 DEC 24 and 10 JAN 25

    Contact us for any other date of travel required

Country information

Best time to travel to Vietnam
A good time to travel to Vietnam is spring (February to April and again in Autumn (August to October)
Overall, Vietnam enjoys a mild tropical or subtropical climate and aside from a few months a year in the high northern region you'll never need to worry about packing cold-weather gear.
But do bring an umbrella, especially if visiting from July to November, Vietnam's stormiest months.

Vietnam Culture and Greetings
When interacting with a Vietnamese, be sensitive to Vietnam’s history. The person you may talk to may have experienced the struggles of the Vietnam War. Thirty years on many Vietnamese still have physical and mental health problems from the war. Approach any topic regarding this with sensitivity and sympathy.
Objects should be passed, given or received with both hands together. Vietnamese people are generally punctual and expect the same standard from others. The Vietnamese are accustomed to shaking hands. Some Vietnamese might use two hands to shake by resting the left hand on top of the grasp with the other person's hand. Bowing the head while shaking hands indicates respect 

Drinks & Food
Vietnamese food is always served fresh and flavourful. You will find lost of fish dishes, cooked with fresh herbs and vegetables. Local cuisine is healthy and light

Discover your environment
Driving is on the right-hand side of the road. Taxis are plentiful and can be flagged down on the street. Make sure the taxi has a meter set before starting your journey. Hiring a bike (Wearing a helmet is a must) for the day is popular and is still Vietnam’s most popular transportation mode, together with motorbikes. Express long-distance trains will take you comfortably between cities

Tipping
Tipping is very customary, especially in the most important tourist areas. It is appreciated y the receiver as salaries are on the low side and tipping makes up a sizeable side to monthly earning

Local interesting meals:
Drinking an egg-coffee is a must
Pho: Noodle soup usually with meat
Nem: Spring rolls with pork, noodles, egg and mushroom wrapped in rice paper
Banh bao: Steamed dumplings stuffed with onions, pork and other ingredients
Banh MI: French baguette with pickled daikon and carrot, chilli, coriander, cucumber and various cold meats 
Lau: Vietnamese hot pot
Bia hoi: Fresh beer produced daily and served cold in local bars and very refreshing (Low in alcohol)