A Taste of Vietnam
Bustling Ho Chi Minh City, picturesque colonial Hoi An, world-heritage Halong Bay & the northern capital of Hanoi; optional extension to Bangkok
| Style | Small Group Tour Dedicated tour escorts & guides throughout | ||
| Departures | October 2025 – April 2026 | Group Size | 16 travelers max |
| Themes | History & Culture, Bucket List | ||
| Activity Level | |||
| What to Expect | This moderately-paced, locally hosted tour includes a reasonable amount of walking or hiking and requires an average level of physical fitness.Travel safely and confidently with our new health & safety protocols. | ||
| Already booked? | Find everything you need to know before you go, including information about passport & visa requirements, flights, luggage, and more. | ||
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Join us in Vietnam and see for yourself why this magical country continues to be one of Asia's most popular destinations for travelers seeking adventure, relaxation, and cultural immersion. This 10-day small group tour takes you to Vietnam's two most important cities—Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and Hanoi, as well as picturesque Hoi An and Halong Bay. Explore on your own or join numerous exciting optional tours to the Cu Chi Tunnels, Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge, Mekong Delta (Ben Tre), and more! Enjoy superior accommodations, bountiful daily breakfasts, several lunches and dinners, sightseeing tours in each city, discounted optional excursions, and the best in Friendly Planet service, all for an incredible price.
Package includes
- Flights
- Coach
- Transfers
- Hotel
- Meals
- Guides
- Round-trip flights from Los Angeles (LAX) including taxes & fees
- All intra-Asia flights and ground transportation
- 7 nights superior class hotels with private bath
- 12 Meals: 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches & 2 dinners, including a welcome dinner
- Comprehensive touring program including entrance fees
- Professional English-speaking tour directors and local guides
Optional add-ons
- Flights from other cities are available. Request pricing when making your reservation.
- Exciting excursions in Ho Chi Minh City including Cu Chi Tunnels or a vintage Vespa ride; in Hoi An including Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge in Hanoi including Authentic Life in Hanoi
- Post-tour extension to Bangkok
Why you'll love it
- For each traveler visiting, Friendly Planet contributes to a carbon-neutral program which supports reforestation, clean water, replenishing mangroves, and seeding coral reefs.
- Tour Ho Chi Minh City’s must-see sights, including Reunification Hall and Saigon Post Office.
- Savor a special dinner prepared by youth studying the culinary arts at STREETS International.
- Set sail on the emerald green waters of Halong Bay.
- Enjoy a comprehensive tour of Hanoi that includes the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university.
Itinerary at a Glance
- 1 Depart USA
- 2 En route
- 3 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
- 4 Ho Chi Minh City
- Optional Excursion: Mekong Delta – Ben Tre with lunch (purchased locally) , $87
- Optional Excursion: Half-day War Jeep Tour (purchased locally) , $100
- Optional Excursion: Saigon Nightlife by Vespa (purchased locally) , $138
- 5 Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang & Hoi An
- Optional Excursion: Cu Chi Tunnels (purchased locally) , $61
- 6 Hoi An
- Optional Excursion: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge (purchased locally) , $127
- Optional Excursion: Hoi An walking tour (purchased locally) , $39
- Optional Excursion: Half-Day Hidden Streets in Hoi An (purchased locally) , $70
- Optional Excursion: Sunset Cruise on Thu Bon River (purchased locally) , $59
- 7 Hoi An & Halong Bay
- 8 Halong Bay & Hanoi
- 9 Hanoi
- Optional Excursion: Authentic Life in Hanoi (purchased locally) , $47
- 10 Depart Hanoi/Arrive USA
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Detailed Itinerary
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Day 1 Depart USA
- Check-in for your overnight flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam via Taipei, Taiwan
Day 2 En route
- Cross the International Dateline and lose a day (you will recover this day on the return leg of your trip)
Day 3 Arrive Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), Vietnam
- Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, meet our representative and transfer to your hotel
- Enjoy an afternoon tour of Ho Chi Minh City, including Reunification Hall and Saigon Post Office
- Join your fellow travelers for a welcome dinner
Grand Hotel Saigon or similarDinner
Day 4 Ho Chi Minh City
- Enjoy a full day at leisure to explore Ho Chi Minh City or join an optional excursion
Grand Hotel Saigon or similarBreakfast
Day 5 Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang & Hoi An
- Enjoy the morning at leisure or take an optional excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels
- Fly to Da Nang
- Explore Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Join your fellow travelers for dinner at a local restaurant
Hoi An Historic or similarBreakfast & dinner
Day 6 Hoi An
- Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hoi An or join an optional excursion
Hoi An Historic or similarBreakfast
Day 7 Hoi An & Halong Bay
- Visit China Beach (also known as My Khe Beach)
- Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi
- See the Red River Delta as you transfer to Halong Bay
- Explore Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Best Western Premier Sapphire Ha long or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 8 Halong Bay & Hanoi
- Set sail on a 5-hour cruise on the emerald green waters of Halong Bay
- Transfer to Hanoi
- Enjoy the evening at leisure in Hanoi
Le Jardin Hotel & Spa or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 9 Hanoi
- Enjoy a half day morning tour of Hanoi
- See Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda
- Continue on to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university
- Conclude your tour with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison
- Visit the Hidden Gem Café and try a traditional Vietnamese egg coffee
- Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure or take part in an optional excursion
Le Jardin Hotel & Spa or similarBreakfast & lunch
Day 10 Depart Hanoi/Arrive USA
- Today, transfer to the airport to check-in for your return flight to the USA
- If your schedule permits, take advantage of an optional extension to Bangkok, Thailand
Breakfast
Bangkok Independent Optional Extension
Why not take advantage of your already included international airfare and add three days in exotic Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand? Your extension includes airfare from Hanoi to Bangkok, three nights at a deluxe hotel, a half-day city tour, breakfast daily, and group transfers!
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Day 10 Depart Hanoi/Arrive Bangkok, Thailand
- Transfer to the airport to board your short flight to Bangkok, the bustling capital of Thailand
- Upon arrival, you'll be escorted to your deluxe, centrally located hotel
- The rest of the day is yours at leisure
Montien Hotel Surawong or similarBreakfast
Day 11 Bangkok
- Enjoy a half-day Bangkok sightseeing tour
- Spend the afternoon at leisure
Montien Hotel Surawong or similarBreakfast
Day 13 Depart Bangkok/Arrive USA
- Today, transfer to the airport for your return flight to the USA
Breakfast
Hotels
In the unlikely event that a particular hotel is not available, a similar or better hotel may be substituted.
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Trip Details
- What should I know before I go?We've compiled a comprehensive checklist, including information on how to pay your balance due, flights & transfers, packing & luggage, and more.
- Do I need a visa or other documents? Are there any entry requirements?Travel visas are required for this package. Please review the visa & entry requirements.
- Can I make changes to my trip?Want to upgrade your seats? Stay a few extra days? Something else? Just ask!
- Can I bring my kids? Are there any age restrictions?To book this package, you must be 18 or older. Your traveling companions must be 8 or older at the time of travel.
- Should I purchase travel insurance?Yes! We recommend you purchase travel insurance to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. For your convenience, we offer a plan provided by Travelex Insurance Services.
- What's the fine print?Review the terms & conditions for this package.
What should I know about Thailand?Check out our guide for practical travel tips, the best time to go, videos, and more.
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