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Overview

  • Experience the farm life of people in Hoian’s countryside
  • Cruise on the sublime Halong Bay - a UNESCO World Heritage Site
  • Visit the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda and Emperor's tombs in Hue.
  • Discover the ancient town of Hoi An and its gorgeous architecture.
  • Explore Ninh Binh and it highlights of natural beauty and history

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Tour Itinerary

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  • When arriving at the airport, you will be picked up by Asia Private Travels guide and move to the hotel for your check-in. You are at your leisure for the rest of the day, which means meals are on your expense and overnight is spent in the hotel.

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      N/A

    You are free from schedule for the rest of the day. Meals are on your own expense. Stay overnight at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      N/A
    • Meals:
      Breakfast

    We will get to Ninh Binh after 110 km of driving in today's morning (approximately 2 hours). Then, we visit Van Long Nature Reserve by a rowboat (about 1,5 hours) to enjoy the wonderful limestone peaks and endless paddy fields which is once an epic setting of the Kong: Skull Island movie.

    Gia Hung village is our next stop, where a bike tour along the banks of Boi River is ideal for those who want to discover the local community and its nearby areas.

    Then, head to Nho Quan village for lunch with the welcoming locals. After that, visit Hoa Lu ancient capital to discover the relics of Dinh and Le dynasty from the 10th century, along with the country's glorious history.

    Come back to Hanoi. Enjoy dinner at your own expense. Stay overnight at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch

    Breakfast at the hotel before traveling to another wonderful location today. The UNESCO-nominated Ha Long Bay is famous for its magnificent beauty with breathtaking natural scenes. 

    En - route, enjoy the beautiful scenery of the vast rice paddies and great mountain ranges of Red River Delta. Then, you will get on board the Junk boat for an unforgettable cruise on the bay. Lunch will be served on board.

    Afternoon is the time to visit some of the most interesting caves in Halong as they feature stunning stalactites and stalagmites. The ship will stop along the way for you to take a swim. Also you can choose kayaking to enjoy the view of this tropical paradise.

    Our ship will dock on the Bay. Dinner will be served on board followed by many interesting activities.
     

    • Transport:
      Shuttle Bus, Cruise
    • Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Early risers can enjoy the tranquility of the morning and gentle sun beam lighting up the Bay. Savor your breakfast on board as the ship continues to sail to other lesser - known areas. After having your lunch served, you will be transferred to a shuttle bus on your way back to Hanoi. Prepare your flight to Hue (without guide). When you arrive, your local guide will be waiting and ready to get you to the hotel.

     Dinner are on your own expense. One night is spent at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      Shuttle Bus, Car, Fly
    • Meals:
      Breakfast, Lunch

    Today’s morning will be utilized for a trip to a wonderful garden house which follow exactly the geomancy's rules. Now it’s time to relax and savor the tranquility here. Up next, explore Hue Imperial Citadel, which is located beautifully on the bank of Perfume river.

    After that, let a sampan boat take you for a cruise along Perfume river to Thien Mu pagoda.

    In the afternoon, we will stop at the two most splendid Emperor's tombs of Tu Duc and Minh Mang.

    Head back to Hue and have meals at your own expense. Stay overnight at the hotel.
     

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast

    A 3-hour bus drive through Hai Van pass will lead us to Hoi An. This is a chance for you to contemplate the breath-taking coastline of Vietnam.  As soon as you arrive in the destination, check in to your hotel.

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast

    You are free from schedule for the rest of the day. Feel free to explore the ancient town, or let us create a FREE itinerary to your needs!

    Meals are on your own expense. Stay overnight at the hotel.

    • Transport:
      N/A
    • Meals:
      Breakfast

    Spend the rest of your time seeking for some cool souvenirs for your loved ones before transferred without guided to the airport for your upcoming flight.

    Meals at your expense.

    End of service!
     

    • Transport:
      Car
    • Meals:
      Breakfast

Include Features

  • Visa letter to Vietnam
  • Accommodation in a shared twin or shared double room with daily breakfast
  • Regional flights: Hanoi – Hue
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned by shared air conditioned vehicle
  • Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Local English speaking guide
  • Meals where mentioned (B: breakfast; L: lunch; D: dinner)
  • Entrance fees
  • Water for activities (1 bottle per person per day)

Exclude Features

  • International flight tickets
  • Vietnam visa stamp fee
  • Single supplement surcharge
  • Other meals than mentioned
  • Other services than mentioned
  • Surcharge for Special Holidays (Christmas, New Year,…)
  • Drinks, other than water on activity days
  • Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
  • Travel insurance

Customer Review & Rating - (15) Reviews

a memorable getaway
taraSofiaaaa
South Africa
a memorable getaway

Who would have imagined that visiting ancinet cities in Vietnam would be so fascinating! Our tour guide was hilarious, kind, and incredibly nice, especially in Hanoi. The car was on time, roomy, and comfortable. In Hue, we traveled to many ancient buildings and pausing for a few pictures. 9 days we go with APT seemed to go by quickly. very fun overall

Amazing time from the capital to the ancient citadel in Vietnam
kalayaan36
United States
Amazing time from the capital to the ancient citadel in Vietnam

My dad and I enjoyed the journey and every moment. Thank you asiaprivatetravles.

splendid journey through time keepers
Dorian G
Australia
splendid journey through time keepers

Let me just start by saying I am terrible at writing reviews. Yet I'm aware of how I feel about this operator, and without it, my trip in Vietnam wouldn't have been the same. My only regret is that I didn't have enough time to see this beautiful nation while I was with them. 9 days was quite rush. I regret not choosing a longer tour. Back in jan when I booked this stour, the weather was ideal. asia private travels exceeded expectations in every way. We enjoyed excellent days in Hanoi and Halong Bay, where I was taken to beautiful locations and exposed to varied cuisine. I found it to be utterly magical, and I will always be grateful that I got the chance to travel with them.

An eye for best views and deep knowledge of Vietnam history n culture
BK memphis
United States
An eye for best views and deep knowledge of Vietnam history n culture

Throurough the tour, the tour guides and drivers would take us to unique cities and the surrounding areas' most breathtaking locations. They also continually sought out ways to enhance our stay and assisted us with unique requests like purchasing fruit, sending gifts, and visiting cash points. They drove us there, giving us the chance to stop at gorgeous pagodas along the route and eat at restaurants that were genuinely local and beautifully decorated for lunch.  My favourite stop was when we visit Hue. The Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda were really impressive. I highly recommend this tour for anyone love ancient value or gret stories of history.

esceeded our expectation
Kaison
Canada
esceeded our expectation

From the beginning of our vintage tour in Vietnam to the end. They were extremely well organized and comunicated. We chose a private tour, which gave us more freedom over how much time we spent at each location. The tour's lodging and guides were of the highest standard. Vietnam is an intriguing, hospitable, and vibrant nation.

unique culture, pastoral beauty, funny guides, we enjoyed this tour a lot
jen 992000
United States
unique culture, pastoral beauty, funny guides, we enjoyed this tour a lot

We really rcm this tour operator for a Vietnam Tour. We had a wonderful time traveling to Hanoi with them and fell in love with the locals and the amazing food. The scenery in Ninh Binh were stunning. The air is so fresh, mountain gorgeous and if the weather is good, the view is breathtaking. When it came to the central, Hue and Hoian is peaceful and contain a lot of cultural and historical value. 

fantastic experience
Mr. Bacon
United States
fantastic experience

The guide was awesome. During the journey from north to central Vietnam, we had a great time and made some intriguing friends. The cuisine was excellent, and the scenery and nature were wonderful. We both had a great time on the excursion. Tks for all!

Highly suggest this tour if you love ancient value
ceilinerivera75
Canada
Highly suggest this tour if you love ancient value

One of the most reasonable and entertaining tours I have ever taken in my life. All of the accommodations we stayed at were first-rate and had devoted staff, especially the charming cruise we stayed on in Halong Bay. Although there were only two of us on our trip to Hanoi, Halong Bay, and Hoi An, our tour guides and drivers were excellent, and we always felt like there was a team around us, engaging with one another to make sure we were properly taken care of. Before, during, and after the trip, Nguyen, my consultant, was excellent. She also surprised us by checking in with us frequently to support us.

great experience and tour overall
Peter
Australia
great experience and tour overall

A very well-planned tour indeed. All the attractions from North to Central Vietnam were beautiful and unique in their own ways. The tour guide and drivers were friendly, professional and knowledgable. We loved the journey!

9 amazing days in Vietnam
amy
United States
    9 amazing days in Vietnam

    my friend from Vietanm suggested me this company. They gave us attentive support to make this trip happen. We got visa, flight tickets, hotels and everything. The trip wnet grear for my family and I, we enjoy a lot especially the scenry of ancient constructions in Hue. Strongly recommend this trip.

    Amazing
    Wahyu
    Indonesia
    Amazing

    Love the charm of ancient architecture. I will comeback to explore more cities ^^

    thanks for the service
    harper
    Ireland
    thanks for the service

    google suggested me APT when I was browsing for an Asia tour. APT consultant give me some great assistance and finally I went with this tour. Totally satified.

    glad I booked this tour, tks Jennie a lot
    david
    Argentina
    glad I booked this tour, tks Jennie a lot

    Awesome experience, especially when we visit Hue and taste the cuisine there. I read somewhere that Hue cuisine is so good it appears in every region with slight adaptation, and it is actually really tasty. The other stops are also fulfilled and worth visitng. Tks our tour guide Jennie, you are an intelligent and attentive guide. 

    thank you for the excellent services
    Jake and Kathy
    Singapore
    thank you for the excellent services

    We enjoyed every single day of the tour. Shout out to our consultant and tour guide for such a good work assisting us on the journey. We cannot recommend this tour enough. 

    I got to see a really diferent Vietnam compared to the chaotic images on internet
    gray M
    United States
    I got to see a really diferent Vietnam compared to the chaotic images on internet

    This is my second time in Vietnam, because we travel to southern part last time, we decided to book this "Vintage Life in Vietnam 9 Days" tour. Tbh we prefer this side of the country more. When we traveled to Ninh Binh, Hue, the ancient architecture made us feel like we were back in time. Combining with the interesting stories of the tour guides, we learned a lot and feel connected with the places even more. Highly rcm this tour for those who like history or simply wnat to explore another aspect of this beautiful contry.

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