This one-week Hanoi - Mai Chau - Halong tour is specially designed for the one who looking for a soft adventure combines with cultural exploration. The trip allows you to visit the best attractions of Hanoi, visit the picturesque mountainous areas in Mai Chau and stay with a local family, marvel in the thousand of islands in Halong and stay overnight on this seclude Bay on a junk cruise. It will surely stir your sense of imagination.Tour Code: VTPAH1507
Tour Route: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley – Halong Bay
Duration: 7 Days/ 6 Nights
Date: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish
Start/ End: Hanoi/ Hanoi
Tour Type: Full board package
Tour Categories: Tours around Hanoi, Halong Bay Cruise Tours, Mai Chau Tours
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
Adventure Activities: Hiking, Cycling, Kayaking, Fishing
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley
Day 4: Mai Chau Valley – Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi Departure
- Full Itinerary
- Price & Inclusion
- Accommodation
- Photos
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)
Welcome upon arrival by local tour guide and driver, then transfer to hotel in the Westlake area where you can get nice sunset view on the largest lake of Hanoi at a coffee shop on the lake bank. Dinner at a local restaurant in Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L, D)
Today, visit Ho Chi Minh Complex and spend a couple of hours visiting Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, his former stilt-house residence, the Presidential Palace, the Ho Chi Minh museum and One Pillar pagoda. Keep going to see the Temple of Literature which was originally built as a temple to Confucius. This is also the site of Vietnam’s first university dating back to 1070. The temple highlights the importance that Vietnamese society placed then and now on education. Lunch will be at a fine local restaurant in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum (a.k.a Hanoi Hilton) which was built since French colonial area. Then join in a Hanoi old quarter cyclo tour exploring ancient streets, Hoan Kiem Lake, Quan Thanh temple, and Dong Xuan market. In the late afternoon, sit on a stool on train tracks at Tran Phu train street, enjoy some juice and contact with local people. in the evening, have buffet dinner at the Royal Buffet restaurant. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 3: Hanoi – Mai Chau Valley (B, L, D)
Mai Chau Valley is home to the White Thai ethnic minority people in Vietnam. It’s about 2,5 to 3 hours driving from Hanoi. Traveling to this area, visitors will have a chance to connect with the local people with their special cultures. In the morning, travel up to the Northeast of Hanoi where you will be welcomed by a local family in Pom Coong village. Relax a bit in a house on stilts then we enjoy our first lunch with them.
Refreshing by taking a nap, then walk to the Lac, Nhot, and Naphon villages where we find out the local way of life. Come closer to rice fields, village lanes, and houses on stilts and very friendly people. After dinner, enjoy the traditional Thai Dance in the night music performance. Overnight in the home-stay house on stilts in Mai Chau Valley.
Day 4: Mai Chau – Hanoi (B, L, D)
Enjoy the fresh air with simple breakfast with the host then visit the local markets and some other villages nearby. After farewell lunch, travel back to Hanoi. In the evening, reach the theater in Hanoi for enjoying the traditional water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 5: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)
After breakfast, drive to Halong Bay for about 3 hours through breathtaking scenery en route to a World Heritage area of outstanding beauty. Upon arrival, board our boat and cruise around this secluded bay which has been referred to as the 8th Natural Wonder of the World. Whilst cruising we will explore floating villages and have the opportunity to canoe or swim from the boat.
In the evening enjoy a seafood feast for dinner. Later, join in fishermen crew for interesting night squid fishing or stay at the cruise for relaxing body massage. Overnight on deluxe junk cruise
Day 6: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B, L)
In the morning, a sumptuous western breakfast will be served for you to enjoy whilst watching the sunrise over magical Halong Bay. After breakfast, continue cruising around this amazing UNESCO World Heritage Site and explore some more of the intricate cave systems that make Halong truly unique. After a delicious lunch, check-out the cruise ship and head back to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi
Day 7: Hanoi – Departure (B)
Free at leisure for last-minute shopping before transferring back to the airport for our flight home. Trip ends.
Children Policy
- Under 2 years old: Free of Charge (baby cot upon request, sharing food with parents)
- From 2 – under 5 years old: 50% (Sharing bed with parents, own food)
- From 5 – under 12 years old: 75% (sharing rooms with parents, private extra bed, own food)
- Above 12 years old: Charged as an adult
Trip Price Included
- Private transfer with air – conditioner & a good driver
- Shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong – Hanoi
- English speaking guide (other languages upon request)
- Accommodation based on Twin/BDL sharing
- House on stilt in Mai Chau Valley
- All meals as indicated in the itinerary (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
- Entrance fee
- Package boat trip in Halong Bay
- A bottle of water/person/way
- Viet Vision Travel’s hat
Trip Price Excluded
- Other airfares and taxes in international flight to Vietnam & out of Vietnam.
- Foods and drinks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Visa and visa fee to Vietnam
- Entrance fees and permits during free time
- Personal travel insurance (compulsory)
- Personal expenses such as Bar, telephone & Laundry bills
- Tips and gratuities
Recommended Hotel List:
| Cities | 3 stars | 4 stars | 5 stars |
| Hanoi | Authentic hotel | Lan Vien hotel | Melia hotel |
| Mai Chau | Homestay | Maichau Ecolodge | Maichau Ecolodge |
| Halong Bay | V’spirit cruise | Oasis Bay Cruise | Golden Cruise |
Note: Accommodation in Mai Chau can be changed to hotels and tour itinerary will be changed suitably.
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We like your 5-day Southern Vietnam Tour and we want to go in this coming June, however, I’ve heard that it’s your raining season. Should we change to another time or it doesn’t affect much?
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Actually, the weather in Southern Vietnam is quite good all-year-round. The rainy season in Southern Vietnam normally starts at May and ends early November, however, it does not affect the itinerary much since the rain just last for one hour or so. You don’t need to re-schedule your travel plan, just let your tour designer know and he/she will adjust the itinerary that takes weather concern into account.
at 9:57 am
Which places you recommend for shopping in Saigon? We will be there for 4 days next month and we want to spend at least 1 day for shopping.
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There are many shopping malls in Saigon with International brands, some good ones are Vincom Centre, Diamond Plaza, Parkson. If you want to experience the market’s life, you can consider Cho Lon (China Town) with BinhTay market or the famous Ben Thanh Market with a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai.
at 5:29 pm
Do you have any optional tours in Saigon? We’re interested in our Free and Easy Package but still want to explore some places while we’re there.
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Yes, sure, we have many day trips from Saigon that may suit your needs, you can consider our Ho Chi Minh City Tour, Cu Chi Tunnels tour ½ Day, or Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple full day or if you want to experience floating market and local daily life, you can consider a day-excursion to the Mekong Delta.
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Which hotel you recommend for a Free and Easy Package in Saigon, we want a 3-star hotel which have easy access to nearby restaurants and bars? We’re from Malaysia and we want Halal restaurants.
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We recommend you to consider Hoang Hai Long 2 Hotel, Kingston Hotel or GK Central Hotel which all are in the city centre and within easy reach to Halal restaurants, bars and shopping centers. The Hoang Hai Long 2 also serves Halal foods for breakfast and it’s highly recommended among our Malaysian visitors. Please let us know your date and we will send you the package price.
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I’m from Singapore and my husband is from USA. We’re interested in 4 days tour in Saigon with Cu Chi tunnels. However, my husband is 2 meters tall, can he get inside?
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In Cu Chi Tunnels, you can get inside some parts of the tunnels that open to visitors, however, for tall people or people who suffered from claustrophobia, it’s advised not to get inside, so your husband can stay outside. Sorry for this but your safety is more important. Of course, your husband can entertain himself with the fire real bullet at Cu Chi Shooting range while you’re visiting inside.
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We’re travelling with our 3 kids aged from 5 to 12 and we want to stay at a beach near Saigon. We just have only 5 days, is that possible?
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Yes, sure, we can arrange you a 5-day tour in Saigon covering some of the best sites in our lively city plus a day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels. The rest 2 nights will be in Vung Tau beach, a small sea town which is 125 KM away from Saigon. You can consider our 5-day Southern Vietnam – City and Beach for reference.
at 5:31 pm
Can you please exclude temple visiting in the itinerary? We are Muslims, so may you can bring us to mosque visiting?
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Yes, I can. We can arrange the Mosque for your family in Ho Chi Minh city and you will have lunch at a Mosque after My Tho trip.
at 3:31 pm
As informed earlier, we would like to settle the final payment using cash when we reach. Can you please let us know who should we pay to when we reach? By the way, if I calling you using my mobile, what is the country code for Vietnam?
at 3:32 am
I would take note that you pay the balance in cash up on arrival. Please pay for tour guide when you meet him for the day city tour. He will deliver the cash receipt for you then.
The country code of Vietnam is +84 then press my number without 0 on start
at 1:32 pm
I had made the necessary payment. Is there a reference number or tour itinery I will be receiving?
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I will send you service voucher once things have been confirmed. Your booking will be processed today.
at 2:32 pm
We will have one pregnant lady on board. Is the activity below suitable for her?
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Cu Chi and Mekong Delta are easy tours so it does not matter. Our pregnant mother just walk short way and she can relax on the trip. It does not matter at all.
at 4:32 am
Can you please let me know what is the payment policy for your company?
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As for our policy, a non-refundable deposit 30% of total is required at the time of booking. The deposit is to secure all the services for you. Payment can be made by credit card (Visa, Master card). Balance you can pay by credit card or by cash up on arrival.
at 5:33 pm
May I know what fleet you will be using in transporting us during the tour?
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We will arrange 25 seat bus for your group of 10 people and it is Hyundai County 2013. It is very new one.
at 3:33 am
I want to 3 day tour in Ho Chi Minh city. Will you be able to arrange a pick up from Vung Tau?
at 3:33 am
Yes, we will be able to pick you up from Vung Tau. Could I know if you stay at the hotel or at the pier?
at 11:35 pm
Can i have your office telephone number contact/person just in case of emergency?
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Yes, you can. Please call to my office telephone number at (+84) 909 896286 which is working during 24/7. My Director of Sales will answer you if you call.
at 9:35 am
Can my 5 years old boy do kayak in Halong Bay?
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No, he can’t. But he can share kayak with parents. In case he wants to do kayak by himself, he can share double kayak with father or tour guide. He of course wear the safeguard suite.
at 6:35 am
Is there Muslim food for our group in Hanoi?
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Yes, there is. There are restaurants with special menus for Muslim in Hanoi. They have license for Halal food and the owners are Malaysian or Vietnamese.
at 3:36 pm
How many hours driving from Hanoi to Sapa and via verse?
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It takes you 5,5 to 6 hour driving up to Sapa or down to Hanoi. The best time to start from Hanoi is around 6h30am so you will spend more time in Sapa; and you can depart Sapa after lunch so you can arrive in Hanoi at around 21h00 or 21h30.
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Do you have Mandarin tour guide?
at 3:36 am
Yes, we do. We can arrange Mandarin speaking tour guide for your group. He will see you at the airport up on your arrival and only farewell on the last day at the same place.
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What is the weather in Danang?
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There are two seasons in a year, raining season lasts from August to December and dried season lasts from January to July. The temperature in Jun, July and August is around 28 – 30 degree Celsius and it’s around 18 – 23 degree Celsius in December, January and February. Others is around 25,9 degree Celsius.
at 9:37 am
My wife do not speak or understand English well, can we have a Chinese (Mandarin or Cantonese) speaking guide?
at 3:37 am
Yes, we can arrange Mandarin speaking guide for you. There is not many Cantonese speaking guide well in Vietnam.
at 8:37 am
Do we need to pay for any airport tax for departure from Danang?
at 3:37 am
As the Airlines policies now, all departure airport tax included in the price when you buy the flight tickets. However, please check with the ticketing office where you bought about this.
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Can you please send a tour guide that is good in taking photograph? This is because my dad is abit old and not able to handle the camera thus i would appreciate if the tour guide can help me by taking my photos.
at 3:38 am
Yes, I can. I will arrange tour guide that is good in taking photos. He will care about your dad during the trip.
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How should we pay you?
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You can pay by credit card, bank transfer or online payment. You can see more in the reservation form that I send you as attached file.
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Is tips for the driver/tour guide included? If not, how much?
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It is normally USD5/driver/day and USD10/guide/day. Or you can tip more or less depend on your pleasure. Tip is not a must in Vietnam.
Tips are not included in the tour price.
at 11:38 am
Is there any other charge involved?
at 3:39 am
No, there is not. The price is included all things indicated, you can see more details in the What’s included part.
at 9:39 pm
This group has a special request…accomodate just 1 day for Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour with lunch and dinner. The rest of their stay will be free and easy. Is this possible to be revised?
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Yes, this is entire possible by revising to 1 day tour combined Half day Ho Chi Minh City tour & Half day Cu Chi tunnels tours with lunch is include at the middle of tour is served at a good local restaurant right in Cu Chi and the dinner is arranged at the end of tour also at a local restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.
at 2:33 pm
I have to postpone my 5 Day Hanoi – Halong Bay Classic Wonder Tour due to my family’s reason. Is there any postpone charge?
at 3:34 am
No, I will arrange with all suppliers and you don’t have to pay any charge for this postpone.
at 6:39 am
Can you please provide more discounts for the 5 days trip with everything inclusive of Ho Chi Minh City package tour due to we travel shortly at the end of Jan 2015?
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We actually already offeredvery good trip price, so impossible to offer any further discounts and plus we don’t want to lower any services of the trip if providing discountswhile making sure organizing a very good worth trip for you.
at 8:34 am
I also wish confirm with you that, as a Malaysian, I do not require a visa to enter Vietnam, am I correct?
at 3:34 am
Sure, you are correct. Malaysian passport holders don’t need visa to enter Vietnam and other ASEAN countries.
at 8:39 am
What is the best time to visit Ho Chi Minh City to visit all sites well?
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The fact is you can take a trip to Ho Chi Minh City at any time all year round, but we still also suggest avoiding traveling at around the rest of the year is inmonsoon season, from May to November; it is quite humid and rainy.
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Is it possible to require vegetarian meal throughout the stay?
at 3:34 am
Sure, it is. We can arrange vegetarian meals for you. Please advise me what kind of food you can’t and can it so I will inform to all the restaurants and hotels.
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Is it possible to make a package tour to Ho Chi Minh City for my party of 5 adults without accommodation as we would like to book directly?
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This is entire possible that we are pleased make a real good proposal of Ho Chi Minh City excludes hotel, but we totally can suggest very good hotel at different category is 3-stars, 4-star or 5-stars also with reasonable rate to be included in package to have the total trip price not expensive at all.
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Whom should i be meeting at the airport up on arrival?
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You will be welcomed by local tour guide and driver at the airport. The tour guide will bring the welcome board with your name and your flight information. It’s easy to find out him because he is standing on the way out of security check-out gate.
at 8:40 am
We have 3 persons want to come to visit Ho Chi Minh City & around (4days).We would like to visit at least two places is Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta. Can you make an offer tour by joining a group package to have the best price?
at 3:40 am
It’s possible for us to arrange the joining tours for you for Cu Chi Tunnel half day tour and one day Mekong Delta. But for airport transfers we will arrange the private car for you because there is no set in coach service for airport transfer in Vietnam. We also can book hotels for you as well.