PRIVATE 7 DAY TOUR FROM HO CHI MINH TOUR
Description
Start /Finish: HCM – DA NANG
Trip values: Private – flexible – customized – tailor made
Some day tours of the trip can be customized to Group tours
Trip duration: 7 days
Hotel list : At the end of the page
Airfare is not included in the total cost
The cost below is for per person in USD
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Cost and Quotation – USD per person |
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| Hotel category | 2pax | 4pax | 6pax | 8pax | 10pax |
| 3 star low season | 657 | 442 | 378 | 339 | 322 |
| 3 star high season | 673 | 456 | 392 | 352 | 335 |
| 4 star low season | 711 | 491 | 426 | 386 | 369 |
| 4 star high season | 742 | 520 | 454 | 413 | 396 |
| 5 star low season | 858 | 633 | 568 | 524 | 508 |
| 5 star high season | 873 | 651 | 586 | 543 | 527 |
Bridfing Itinerary
| DAY | DO | SLEEP |
| Day 1 | HCM arrival | HCM |
| Day 2 | HCM highlighted city tour | HCM |
| Day 3 | HCM – Mekong Delta – HCM | HCM |
| Day 4 | HCM – Cu chi tunnels – flight to Da Nang
Airfare is not included. |
DA NANG |
| Day 5 | Da Nang – Ba Na Hills | DA NANG |
| Day 6 | Da Nang – Hoi an – Da Nang | DA NANG |
| Day 7 | Da Nang departure |
🇻🇳 Vietnam Heritage & Adventure: HCM, Mekong, Da Nang & Ba Na (7 Days)
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Inclusions: Private transport, guide, hotel.
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Activity: Our guide holds a welcome board with your name at the airport. Subsequently, we will welcome you and transfer you for hotel check-in. The rest of the day is free on your own.
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Evening: Enjoy dinner and evening time on your own, with support available from our team.
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
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Inclusions: Private transport, guide, entrance fee, lunch, hotel.
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Timing: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
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Introduction: This is an open city tour; you can explore HCM City’s history, culture, religious life, daily life, and cuisine, choosing activities to match your interests.
🏛️ Morning: History and French Architecture
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8:30 AM: Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), which witnessed the ups and downs of Vietnam’s history.
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9:30 AM: Next, visit the War Remnants Museum (40,000 VND / ticket, paid on your own) to witness the true scenes of The Vietnam War.
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11:00 AM: Stop outside the Notre Dame Cathedral and visit inside the Central Post Office, showcasing great French colonial architecture.
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12:00 PM: View the Opera House and City Hall (stand outside) and stroll down Nguyen Hue Walking Street. These central sites highlight why Saigon was named “The Pearl of the Far East.”
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1:00 PM: Enjoy a light simple lunch with local Vietnamese food (one dish/bowl and one drink per person).
🕌 Afternoon: Culture, Religion, and Local Life
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2:00 PM: First, visit Thien Hau Temple where the Chinese worship the God of The Sea.
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3:00 PM: Following this, explore Ho Thi Ky Flower Market, considered a “little Saigon” for a true feel of the dynamic Saigonese life.
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3:30 PM: Visit Nguyen Thien Thuat Old Apartment. This is a great local area to understand apartment life better.
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4:30 PM: Finally, visit Jade Emperor Pagoda to understand Vietnamese religious beliefs, especially wishing for love and children.
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5:30 PM: Tour ends when you are dropped off at the hotel.
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Evening: Dinner and evening time are on your own.
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NOTE: You can make any changes to the itinerary that match your expectations, provided they do not cause extra costs.
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
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Inclusions: Private transport, guide, boat trip, water, set menu lunch, hotel.
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Introduction: My Tho, the nearest Mekong Delta city from HCM, represents the typical simple village life. The tour emphasizes homemade production, small canal transportation, and typical Vietnamese food.
🌴 My Tho River Cruise & Activities
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8:00 AM: Tour guide and car pick up at the hotel and depart for My Tho (2 hours), with one stop for coffee and a toilet break.
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10:00 AM: Arrive at My Tho boat station. First, board a private boat for a 3-hour river cruise, enjoying some coconut juice on board.
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10:30 AM: Visit a homemade coconut candy factory.
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11:00 AM: Enjoy a 15-minute ride on XE LOI (a three-wheel pulling motorbike) around the village.
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11:20 AM: Stop by a local family to enjoy a traditional folk music performance while sampling tropical fruits.
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12:00 PM: Next, enjoy a 15-minute hand-rowing sampan ride along a small, peaceful canal.
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12:30 PM – 1:30 PM: Enjoy a typical Vietnamese set menu lunch at a riverside restaurant.
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2:00 PM: Visit a homemade honey farm and enjoy some honey tea with kumquat juice.
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3:00 PM: Get back to the car and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
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5:00 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City. Evening and dinner are on your own.
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Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City.
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Inclusions: Private transport, guide, entrance fees, set menu lunch, water.
🚇 Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels History
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8:00 AM: Check out the hotel. Then, our guide and car pick you up and depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (2 hours), with one stop for coffee/toilet.
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10:00 AM: Arrive at the Cu Chi tunnel historical site. Here, walk with our guide to explore the hidden stories and traps used during the Vietnam war.
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11:30 AM: Get on the car and drive to a nearby restaurant for lunch.
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12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Enjoy a typical Vietnamese set menu lunch at a local restaurant. Then, drive toward Ho Chi Minh City airport.
🛫 Afternoon: Domestic Flight
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2:30 PM: Arrive at HCM airport and check in for your flight to Da Nang city.
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(Please ensure you book a flight time that matches this schedule).
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Upon arrival at Da Nang airport, our guide and car will pick you up and transfer you to check in to the hotel. Rest on your own afterwards.
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Overnight: Da Nang.
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Inclusions: Private transport, guide, 2-way cable car, lunch, water, hotel.
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Introduction: Ba Na Hills is a MUST-DO tourist attraction for those who enjoy heights, cool weather, nature, symbolic architecture, and cable cars.
⛰️ Ba Na Hills Timeline
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8:00 AM: Our private car and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby. Enjoy a drive to Ba Na Mountain.
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9:00 AM: Arrive at Ba Na Mountain and walk 800 meters to reach the cable car entrance.
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9:20 AM: Enjoy the 20-minute cable car ride to the first spot: the GOLDEN BRIDGE. Then, walk around to capture stunning views.
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10:30 AM: Take the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village. Here, you can enjoy Street Music, view Art’s statues, and challenge the popular adventure ride – the Free Slide of Tube Car.
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12:00 PM: Enjoy a nice buffet lunch at 4 Seasons Restaurant or a random restaurant.
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1:00 PM: Following lunch, explore new check-in attractions like Helios Waterfall and The Moon Kingdom. Afterwards, join the fun at Fantasy Park (Dinosaur Park, 5D/4D rides, Freefall Tower, Horror House, and over 90 free games). Finally, enjoy an optional fantastic roller coaster ride (on your own account).
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3:30 PM: Return to the Cable Car to get down the hill.
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4:00 PM: Get in our private car and drive about 45 minutes back to the hotel.
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5:00 PM: Reach the hotel in Da Nang and rest.
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Overnight: Da Nang.
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Inclusions: Private bus, guide, entrance fees, boat trip, lunch, hotel.
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Introduction: Hoi An is a UNESCO cultural heritage site and an ancient town; in contrast, Da Nang is modern and boasts one of the world’s most beautiful beaches.
🏙️ Morning: Da Nang City Tour
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8:30 AM: Our car and guide pick you up at your hotel to explore Da Nang city.
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9:00 AM: Visit Son Tra Linh Ung Pagoda. Admire the 67m high Lady Buddha statue overlooking the ocean.
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10:30 AM: Next, visit Marble Mountain (Water mountain), named after the 5 Fengshui elements. Explore the Linh Ung pagoda and the mysterious caves.
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12:00 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
🛶 Afternoon/Evening: Hoi An Culture & Activities
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1:30 PM: Drive to Hoi An ancient town (40 minutes).
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2:30 PM: Upon arrival, visit Tra Que Vegetable Farm. You can dress as a farmer to experience planting and harvesting.
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3:30 PM: Following this, visit Coconut Jungle to join the MUST-DO round bamboo boat trip.
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4:30 PM: Our guide will walk with you inside the old quarters of Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit some Chinese temples, ancient houses, and the symbolic Japanese Bridge.
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6:00 PM: When the sun is down, Hoi An’s streets will be lit with lanterns. Optional: Take a 20-minute small boat trip with lantern releasing on Thu Bon River (on your own account).
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7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Enjoy dinner on your own account, tasting Hoi An street food.
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9:00 PM: Our guide and car will bring you back to your Da Nang hotel for rest.
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Overnight: Da Nang.
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Inclusions: Private transportation.
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Activity: At your chosen time, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Da Nang airport for your flight HOME.
THE TRIP ENDS
COST AND QUOTATIONS (estimated only, please request for customization)
TOURIST SEASONS IN VIETNAM
- LOW SEASON : May 1st - September 30th
- HIGH SEASON: October 1st - April 30th
- The cost is not applied on special holidays in Vietnam - please contact us if the overnight stay falls on the following dates: (hotel cost might increase 50-100%)
- Christmas Day: Dec 24th - 25th
- Western New Year : Dec 30th -31st
- Vietnamese Lunar New Year (it varies from year to year, usually falls on mid Feb of Western calendar and lasts for a week)
- Vietnam Liberation Day : April 28th - 30th
- Vietnam Independence Day: Sep 1st - 2nd
- Some beach cities are opposite : June - August are high season; the rest is low season
SUGGESTED HOTEL LIST
All rooms are with random city/sea/river view and with buffet breakfast for 2-3 persons
We will use either of the listed hotel by their availability
In case all listed hotels are sold out, we will replace them with other hotels with similar costs or discuss with clients
HO CHI MINH
- 3 star: Saigon Riverside, Aquari, White Lotus, Diamond Hills
- 4 star: Sky Gem Central, Saigon Lotus, Saigon Oscar, saigon palace
- 5 star : Lavela, Grand hotel
DA NANG
- 3 star: Ibiza riverfront, Sea Phoenix, La vencos
- 4 star : Minh Toan Galaxy, Paracel beach, Cicilia, Balcona
- 5 star: Peninsula, Nalod, Olalani resort
TERMS OF SERVICE AND TRIP DETAILS
- All costs INCLUDE GOVERNMENT TAX following Vietnamese national tax laws.
- Standard SET MENU LUNCH/DINNER usually includes sharing foods of 1 starter, 3-4 main dishes, 1 dessert, steam rice, and all are Vietnamese food only in standard Vietnamese restaurants (hygienic, air conditioned, and professional service) Vegetarian foods and food restrictions will be pleasantly accommodated.
- Set menu meals are shared among 4-6 people per one dish depending on group size
- SIMPLE LUNCH/DINNER means each person has a bowl/plate of a local command food and a drink (beer/soft drink/juice/water)
- Food requests to Fancy restaurants or Western food/Indian/food will be additionally changed subject to real costs.
- The timing and order of visiting in the daily plan for private tours is just our suggestion, please feel free to change/adjust as long as it doesn’t cause extra costs.
- For group tours, the timing and inclusions are fixed, guests are strictly required to follow.
- Business hours of Vietnam are from 7,30 - 8,00 AM to 5,00 PM
- Guides and drivers’ working time are until 6.00 PM. Any additional hour will be charged 20 USD (both for guide and car).
- No additional charge for the days clearly stated with timing or late because of subjective issues.
- Opening and closing times for most tourist attractions are 7,00 -7,30 AM and 5,00 PM
- Tipping is customary in Vietnam and it’s suggested 20 USD for guide per day and 10 USD for driver per day (for the whole private group less than 10 pax) and this can be done directly from guests to guides.
- Tipping for big groups (more than 10 pax) will be quoted 3USD/pax/day for both guides and drivers. This will be included in the trip total cost.
- Tipping is a MUST in Cambodia (at least 5 USD/person/day)
- Trip inclusions will surely be done as exactly as in each day’s INCLUSIONS LINE
- Hotel rooms are defaulted for 2 persons ( 1 or 2 beds) or 3 persons (with extra bed), all rooms with random view windows (city / garden/sea/pool view)
- Hotel check in/out time is 2,00 PM - 12.00 PM. Any early check in or late check out request will be subjective to availability and is charged by hotel regulations.
- Halong bay cruise cabin is for 2 persons, check in at 12.00 PM and check out at 9,30 AM. No early check in or late checkout is allowed.
- Entrance fees to all sites mentioned above
- 2 bottles of water per guest per day
- Travel insurance valued at 2.000 USD (only for accidents and food poison caused by the food/drinks offered by our included meals)
- Private English speaking tour guide for daily tours – not for airport pickup/dropoff/transfer
- International air tickets
- Visa to Vietnam and Cambodia
- Domestic air tickets
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Ordering drinks during included meals
- 2 - 4pax : 7 seater car
- 5-13pax: 16 seater minivan
- 14-20 pax: 29 seater bus
- 21-40 pax: 45 seater bus
INFORMATION
Departure date
Daily
Duration
7 days
Itinerary
HCM - Mekong Delta - DA NANG - BA NA HILL
Transportation
Luxury travel coach/bus - Airplane
$322


