Amazing Vietnam escape with Ninh Binh & Halong Bay Cruise
- Round trip
- 14 or 15 nights
- Vietnam
- total price from £ 5,178.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
An unforgettable private tour of Vietnam from Sapa to Halong Bay, Hoi An and more, with 4 or 5* hotels, flights, private transfers and excursions
Discover Vietnam’s diverse and awe-inspiring landscape on this bucket-list tour, where you’ll be ticking off the country’s cultural, cosmopolitan and natural highlights in one life-changing adventure. This whirlwind 13-night escape will see you immerse yourself in the old-world charm of Hanoi and Hoi An, soak up enchanting scenery in Sapa and Ninh Binh, and finish up in the bustling metropolis that is Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, you’ll enjoy guided tours of the country’s megacities and an overnight cruise through the world-famous Halong Bay - and when all those UNESCO World Heritage Sites leave you needing to hit refresh, you’ll have two days to spend relaxing on Hoi An’s heavenly beaches.
Craft the perfect escape with our choice of four- or five-star hotels, so you can unwind in style between each unforgettable excursion. And with breakfast, selected meals, flights and private transfers taken care of, all you have to do is pack that camera.
Included
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13-night tour of Vietnam with 4 or 5* hotels
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Breakfast included throughout
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Lunch included on days thee, four, five, eight and nine
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Dinner included on days two and eight
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Full-board basis in Halong Bay
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Day 2: Half-day Hanoi walking tour (afternoon) and Pho dinner experience
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Day 3: Half-day hike to Suoi Ho and Ma Tra villages
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Day 4: Trek to Silver Waterfall, Love Waterfall, Heaven's Gate and Sin Chai village
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Day 5: Hike to Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van villages
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Day 7: Full-day Ninh Binh tour
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Day 9: Evening walking-tour of Hoi An's Ancient Town
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Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City tour
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Day 13: Optional Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) excursion with lunch
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English-speaking guide included as per itinerary
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Flight from Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh City to Birmingham, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Glasgow, London Gatwick, London Heathrow, Manchester, Newcastle
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Domestic flights (Ha Noi - Da Nang, Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City) included
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Private transfers included to airports and between hotels
Day 1-2: Hanoi
Touch down at Noi Bai Airport, where your guide will be waiting for you in the Arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it. After transferring to your hotel, you’ll have the rest of the day to spend at leisure, getting a headstart on your Hanoi adventures or resting after your travels.
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Day 3-5: Sapa
The early start will be more than worth it as you pick up a breakfast box ready for a scenic drive to Sapa, which will last about six hours with short breaks on the way. Upon arrival, refuel with lunch at the hotel, before a local guide picks you up at 2pm for a light trek around the hidden village…
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Day 6-7: Ninh Binh
Say goodbye to Sapa this morning as you drive to Ninh Binh, watching as the high mountainous terrain of northwestern Vietnam gives way to the peaceful countryside south of Hanoi. Upon arrival, settle in at your hotel and unwind after your journey - a bucket-list adventure awaits you on the morrow. …
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Day 8: Halong Bay cruise
Today, the emerald waters and magical islets of Halong Bay await, as you transfer from your hotel to Halong pier for a fabulous one-night cruise. Tick off another UNESCO World Heritage Site as you sail past the limestone mountains rising majestically out of the water, admiring their glittering whit…
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Day 9-11: Hoi An
If you wish, start your day with a Tai Chi class just after sunrise, followed by tea, coffee and some light snacks. This morning, you’ll discover Halong Bay’s striking caves created from eroded limestone formations, before enjoying brunch as you glide back towards the pier. After bidding farewell t…
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Day 12-13: Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Da Nang Airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where your guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate of Tan Son Nhat Airport. From here, you’ll head into the beating heart of the city, whose diverse skyline comprises everything from colourful colonia…
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Day 1-2: Hanoi
Touch down at Noi Bai Airport, where your guide will be waiting for you in the Arrivals hall holding a sign with your name on it. After transferring to your hotel, you’ll have the rest of the day to spend at leisure, getting a headstart on your Hanoi adventures or resting after your travels.
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Day 3-5: Sapa
The early start will be more than worth it as you pick up a breakfast box ready for a scenic drive to Sapa, which will last about six hours with short breaks on the way. Upon arrival, refuel with lunch at the hotel, before a local guide picks you up at 2pm for a light trek around the hidden village…
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Day 6-7: Ninh Binh
Say goodbye to Sapa this morning as you drive to Ninh Binh, watching as the high mountainous terrain of northwestern Vietnam gives way to the peaceful countryside south of Hanoi. Upon arrival, settle in at your hotel and unwind after your journey - a bucket-list adventure awaits you on the morrow. …
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Day 8: Halong Bay cruise
Today, the emerald waters and magical islets of Halong Bay await, as you transfer from your hotel to Halong pier for a fabulous one-night cruise. Tick off another UNESCO World Heritage Site as you sail past the limestone mountains rising majestically out of the water, admiring their glittering whit…
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Day 9-11: Hoi An
If you wish, start your day with a Tai Chi class just after sunrise, followed by tea, coffee and some light snacks. This morning, you’ll discover Halong Bay’s striking caves created from eroded limestone formations, before enjoying brunch as you glide back towards the pier. After bidding farewell t…
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Day 12-13: Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you’ll transfer to Da Nang Airport for a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, where your guide will be waiting for you at the exit gate of Tan Son Nhat Airport. From here, you’ll head into the beating heart of the city, whose diverse skyline comprises everything from colourful colonia…
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- The following excursion(s) can be added in the final booking process.*
• Day 13: Mekong Delta (Ben Tre) excursion with lunch •
Set off towards Ben Tre province in the Mekong Delta, famed for its tropical fruit gardens and idyllic coconut groves. Upon arrival, board a wooden boat to take in the surrounding countryside from the river, before visiting a family-run workshop to learn about the time-honoured methods used to create the region’s famous coconut products. Later on, hop on a bike for a short ride along narrow village lanes past fruit orchards and cottages, stopping to chat with local farmers and sampling fresh fruits and local tea with honey. Next, board a traditional sampan boat to glide past the dreamy palm-fringed banks of the delta, and after feasting on local specialties for lunch, take a leisurely stroll through the orchard before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.
Excluded
- Food, drinks and Sky Deck tickets during the Ho Chi Minh City tour
Buy now, pay the rest later
Did you know, you can book now and pay the rest later with our convenient deposit payment option? If you book this deal 35 days prior to your departure, you can choose to pay in instalments. The deposit will be 50% of the deal’s price, plus any extras you may decide to add (i.e. travel insurance). You can review the instalment amounts and due dates in the last step before placing your booking.
Additional Information
| Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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| Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
| Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
| Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
| Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
| Extra flight nights | Please note that there may be an extra night on the plane or in transit |
| Visa exemptions | The following visa exemptions apply for Vietnam: 90 days visa exemption: Chile, Panama 45 days visa exemption: Belarus, Korean, Japanese, German, Denmark, Norway, Russian, French, Finland, Spanish, Sweden, Italian, British (not including British overseas citizens) 30 days visa exemption: Cambodia, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand 21 days visa exemption: Philippines 14 days visa exemption: Brunei, Myanmar For more information and to apply for an e-visa, please visit this link: https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/web/guest/home. |