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From £32.50
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
3.5star based on 6 reviews

Take an active day tour from Hanoi to the Perfume Pagoda – one of the most important religious sites in Buddhist Vietnam. The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat and foot. Cruise along scenic waterways and walk up mountain paths visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area of Vietnam over centuries.

Inclusions:

* Private guided tour
* Hotel pickup and drop off
* Air-conditioned transportation by private vehicle
* English speaking guide
* Cruise on the scenic Yen River
* Entrance fees
* Vietnamese lunch
* Drinking water will be provided during the trip
* Conducted in English

Every spring thousands of pilgrims come to the Perfume Pagoda to pray for all the health and prosperity they need to get them through the coming year. The pagoda itself is built into limestone cliffs and can only be reached by boat or on foot, as there are no roads into this area of Vietnam.

Your private guided tour will take you by boat along scenic waterways and walk up mountain paths visiting the pagodas and temples that were built in this area over the centuries. Departing Hanoi, you have a two-hour drive through the picturesque Vietnamese countryside and back roads to the village of Duc for some refreshments before boarding the boat for a 1.5-hour ride along the scenic Yen River.

Your tour continues with an one-hour walk to the Thien Tru Pagoda (Heavens Kitchen) and the Perfume Cave and Pagoda. On your return to Hanoi, you visit Giai Oan and Tuyet Son Pagodas. Vietnamese lunch will be served at one of the little food stalls near Thien Tru Pagoda. After lunch the boat will take you back to land for the drive back to Hanoi.

This tour operator is the 2007 Conde Naste winner of the Best Operator category in the World Saver Awards.

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Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from selected Hanoi hotels
Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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This was well worth the experience. We went on a Sunday, which we found to be a mistake, since that’s the day the locals go. If you want to see the locals and soak up the atmosphere then go on a Sunday; if you want the tourist in your photos, then go during the week. The trip down the river is great and relaxing, just watch out when you get out the boat! We got picked up by a car with a guide, so the car stopped on the way to take photos whenever we wanted. Highly recommended!

Reviewed by: Stephen H, United Kingdom

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From £36.25
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Discover the striking beauty of World Heritage-listed Halong Bay on this Halong Bay small group adventure tour from Hanoi. Drive through the rural villages of northern Vietnam, board a private Chinese junk and set sail through turquoise waters dotted with over 2,000 magnificent limestone islands. Explore the many karsts and enjoy a seafood buffet while taking in the bay’s mystical scenery.

Inclusions:

* Transport by air-conditioned minivan
* Small group tour
* Sightseeing cruise on Halong Bay
* Hotel pickup and drop off (selected hotels only)
* Local guide
* Seafood buffet lunch
* Conducted in English

Your Halong Bay tour begins with a 3.5-hour drive from the hectic pace in Vietnam’s capital city, Hanoi, to the tranquil and beautiful Halong Bay. En route stop at the Hong Ngoc Humanity Centre, developed to provide support to communities in the area. The handicrafts made at the centre are available for you to purchase.

On arrival in Halong City board the Chinese junk for your cruise on Halong Bay, famous for its lime karsts jutting out of the green waters creating a spectacular vista as nearly 2000 islands fill the bay. A UNESCO listed World Heritage site since 1994, Halong Bay means “Bay of the Descending Dragon”. Legend has it that a long time ago when the Vietnamese were fighting off foreign invaders, the gods sent a family of dragons to assist in the fight. During the battle the dragons spat out jewels that would later become the islands that now are scattered around the bay.

The private 5-hour cruise explores some of the grottos or caves that have formed in many of the islands that fill Halong Bay. Visit a fishing village where you learn about the culture and customs of the local inhabitants. Providing the weather is warm enough there is a chance to stop and swim in the emerald waters of the bay. For those not wanting to swim, relax on board and soak up the atmosphere. Enjoy a scrumptious seafood lunch on board the boat before returning to Hanoi.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Hanoi hotels
Departure Time: 7:00am – Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 – 60 minutes prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 6pm

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From £169.95
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Short Break: 2 nights / 3 days
3.5star based on 6 reviews

Enjoy more time exploring Vietnam’s Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most spectacular World Heritage listed natural wonders, on this 2-night cruise aboard a junk boat. Dotted with limestone islands in a sea of azure blue water you will cruise the bay, enjoy seafood lunches, dinner, swimming, kayaking (optional) and visit one of the many limestone caves.

Inclusions:

* Return transfer Hanoi – Halong by air-conditioned vehicle
* Boat cruise and kayaking as indicated within the itinerary
* English speaking customer service manager on board junk
* Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin with ensuite facilities
* All meals on board (Two breakfasts, three lunches and two dinners)
* Admission fees and permits
* Complimentary welcome drink and free tea and coffee throughout trip
* Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
* Conducted in English

This three-day cruising itinerary to Halong Bay in Vietnam gives you the best chance to enjoy the World Heritage listed Halong Bay from the luxury junk boat. Here you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear, aqua blue waters and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the option of exploring some of the bay’s most secluded lagoons using our fleet of modern easy-to-manoeuvre kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only accessible by kayak.

Akin to a floating hotel. Here are some of the junk’s facilities:

* 5 ensuite twin cabins with air-conditioning and ensuite tiled bathroom
* Hot and cold running water and shower in each bathroom
* Dining room serving Vietnamese fare (including complimentary welcome drink and free tea and coffee throughout trip)
* Licensed bar with extensive wine list
* Games area with assortment of board games, books and magazines
* Sun tanning area with eight adjustable sun lounges
* 5 lightweight western made (New Zealand) sea kayaks
* Night fishing from the boat
* Fully staffed crew of 7 including Customer Services Manager

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Hanoi city hotels
Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Tour returns to your hotel in Hanoi at 3:00pm on Day 3

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Fantastic few days! Despite other reviews criticising the fact that you have to return to port each morning to collect people staying for just one night, we wouldn’t change a thing. Each day had different activities and routes so it didn’t feel ‘samely’. Seafood was delicious. All in all, an unmissable experience for anybody passing through northern Vietnam!

Reviewed by: Anonymous, United Kingdom

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From £101.96
Location: Hanoi, Vietnam
Short Break: 1 nights / 2 days
3.5star based on 18 reviews

Imagine waking up surrounded by the tranquil beauty of Halong Bay – one of Vietnam’s most spectacular natural wonders. Dotted with limestone islands in a sea of azure blue water you will explore the World Heritage listed Halong Bay aboard a junk boat. While you cruise the bay, enjoy a seafood lunch, dinner, swimming, kayaking (optional) or visit one of the many limestone caves.

Inclusions:

* Return transfer Hanoi – Halong by air-conditioned vehicle
* Boat cruise and kayaking as indicated within the itinerary
* English speaking customer service manager on board junk
* Accommodation in air-conditioned cabin with ensuite facilities
* All meals on board (One breakfast, two lunches and one dinner)
* Admission fees and permits
* Complimentary welcome drink and free tea and coffee throughout trip
* Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
* Conducted in English

Halong Bay covers an area of 1,500 square km. With more than a thousand limestone peaks rising up from its crystalline emerald waters this area is rightly viewed as one of the natural wonders of Vietnam and is one of five World Heritage-listed sites. This two-day itinerary gives you the chance to enjoy Halong Bay from the luxury of your junk.

Here you can relax on the tanning deck, swim in the clear waters and enjoy the best cuisine available in the bay. All the while you will be looked after by our dedicated and attentive crew. There is also the option of exploring some of the bay’s most secluded lagoons using our fleet of modern easy-to-manoeuvre kayaks for some unforgettable scenery only accessible by kayak.

Whilst on board you will indulge in two seafood lunches, one dinner and one breakfast. Tan overnight tour of Halong Bay also provides the perfect opportunity to sit back and watch the sunset or to try a spot of night fishing.

Akin to a floating hotel, here are some of the junk’s facilities:

* 5 ensuite twin cabins with air-conditioning and tiled bathroom
* Hot and cold running water and shower in each bathroom
* Dining room serving Vietnamese fare
* Licensed bar with extensive wine list
* Sun tanning area with eight adjustable sun lounges
* 5 lightweight western made (New Zealand) sea kayaks
* Night fishing from the boat
* Fully staffed crew of 7 including Customer Services Manager

Schedule

Departure Point: From selected Hanoi hotels
Departure Time: 8:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details: Tour returns to your hotel in Hanoi at 3:30pm the following day

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We had the best time and met some wonderful people. Our tour guide was great and a lovely friendly man who spoke excellent English and taught us many things about local history and other events. Halong Bay is absolutely beautiful. Our cabin was great and very comfortable with good air conditioning. The food was fantastic, plenty to eat and the drinks were reasonably priced. We had no issues with security and felt completely safe, and even left our valuables in our cabin with peace of mind, even though a safe was available. Our only regret was that we didn’t do the two-night cruise.

Reviewed by: Ian D, Australia

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From £32.85
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3.5star based on 10 reviews

The private tour to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai is a great day trip from Ho Chi Minh. Visit Tay Ninh, home of the unique Cao Dai sect which is a mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. After lunch, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing underground labyrinth from which the Vietnamese fought during the American/Vietnam war.

Inclusions:

• Instant Confirmation
• Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
• Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
• Lunch included
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Entrance fees
• Conducted in English

The private tour begins with a visit to Tay Ninh, near the Cambodian border, home to the unique Cao Dai sect, whose patron saints include Joan of Arc, Victor Hugo and Winston Churchill to name a few. The religion is an odd mix of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The trip to Tay Ninh is combined with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. At its height, the tunnel system stretched from Saigon to the Cambodian border and was three levels deep. Today the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction giving the visitor a unique experience and a feel of what underground life in the war must have been like. The tour includes a local Vietnamese lunch.

This tour operator is the 2007 Conde Naste winner of the Best Operator category in the World Saver Awards

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from centrally located Ho Chi Minh City hotels
Departure Time: 8:00am – Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions. Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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It was an unbelievable experience going inside the tunnels. We even managed to crawl through the tunnel with a guide. The war museum was very moving. Once again, a fabulous tour with a wonderful guide.

Reviewed by: Ian W, United Kingdom

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From £15.30
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3.5star based on 8 reviews

Experience the world of the Cu Chi freedom fighters with a visit to their famous tunnel system. This network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary during the 1960′s when they played a vital part in the American War, allowing the Viet Cong to control a large rural area close to Ho Chi Minh City. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities.

Inclusions:

• Instant Confirmation
• Small group ensures personal service
• Led by a local guide
• Transport by air-conditioned minivan
• Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
• Entrance fees
• Conducted in English

Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind, take a 2.5-hour journey west towards the Cambodian border bound for the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi tunnels were built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks and by 1965, the Cu Chi tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200km’s of tunnels. It included, hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. Life was difficult for the inhabitants and to protect against outside intruders bobby traps were laid throughout the complex.

Your local guide will take you on a fascinating tour around the Cu Chi Tunnels where you’ll learn more about the conditions the Vietnamese people lived in, the hardships they faced and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Ho Chi Minh City hotels
Departure Time: 7:30am – 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point at approximately 1:00pm

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This tour was great! Our guide was brilliant! He took the time to show us almost everything, great English and wanted to play photographer for me and my boyfriend at every opportunity! We went into the tunnel systems with a local guide, they are amazing, cant believe anyone lived down there.

Reviewed by: Anonymous, Australia

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From £26.75
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3.5star based on 6 reviews

Experience the vibrant city lights of Ho Chi Minh City when you join the Bonsai for a memorable, two-hour dinner cruise on the Saigon River.

Inclusions:

• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Dinner included
• Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
• Hotel pickup and drop off (if option selected)
• Conducted in English

This Ho Chi Minh dinner cruise is a Vietnamese dining experience with a difference and the perfect way to soak up the activity along the Saigon River. You will cruise 2-hours on a traditional Junk and enjoy sensational gastronomic moments on one of the most authentic vessels on the Saigon river.

The captain will welcome you aboard and introduce you to the specialties, both European and Asian cuisine, which have made this Ho Chi Minh City dinner cruise a must-do culinary experience while in Vietnam. On board, you would be able to relax on the upper deck and enjoy the panoramic view of the city lights or to admire the traditional junk boat while cruising along the Saigon River.

For dinner, you can select from a range of traditional dishes, including rice flower pancakes ‘Banh xeo’, shrimp paste on sugar can, lotus salad ‘Goi ngo sen’ or pork pineapple skewers made on the BBG grill. A delicious dessert will end this unforgettable evening on the waterways, before getting back to the dock after saying goodbye to your hospitable hosts. A truly memorable evening.

Schedule

Departure Point: Ben Tau Khach Thanh Pho, Passenger Quay of Ho Chi Minh City, (opposite Ham Nghi street).
Departure Time: Cruise departs 7:30pm. Please be at the dock by 7:00pm
Return Details: Returns to original departure point in circa 2 hours

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The cruise was amazing!!! The food was fantastic and there was so much variety! The service of the staff was exceptional and they were very attentive to us. We received a free massage each and the dancing was entertaining. A very relax and beautiful experience and I definitely recommend that anyone going to Ho Chi Minh City does this cruise! It’s worth it, great job.

Reviewed by: Rebecca C, Australia

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From £28.30
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3.5star based on 17 reviews

See the best of Ho Chi Minh City on this private full-day tour. In the morning, visit the historic Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum, followed by the architectural treats of French colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and the Post Office. Enjoy the culinary delights of reknowned Pho 2000, before visiting Giac Lam Pagoda, the bustling Chinese district of Cholon and Ben Thanh market – a shopping paradise!

Inclusions:

• Instant Confirmation
• Perfect introduction for first-time visitors
• Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Lunch included
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Transport by private vehicle
• Entrance fees
• Conducted in English

Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon) is a fast paced city with a unique mix of French colonial architecture, Chinese influences, a modern entrepreneurial spirit and numerous temples. On this tour, you will take in the highlights of Ho Chi Minh starting with an exploration of Saigon’s turbulent past with visits to the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum.

The tour continues to Ho Chi Minh’s finest examples of French colonial architecture with a visit to the Notre Dame cathedral and Post Office. Enjoy Vietnamese lunch at the renowned Pho 2000. Your Ho Chi Minh tour continues with a visit to Giac Lam Pagoda, the Cholon Chinese district. Tour concludes at the Ben Thanh market, practice your bargaining skills.

This tour operator is the 2007 Conde Naste winner of the Best Operator category in the World Saver Awards

Important note for cruise passengers disembarking at Phu My Port – Phu My Port is located in Vung Tau City, a two-hour drive from Ho Chi Minh City. This tour will revert to a half-day tour of Ho Chi Minh Cityr, with pick-up and drop-off from Phu Phy Port. Please select this option at time of booking. Your half-day tour will include visits to the Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post office. Lunch will not be included.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Ho Chi Minh City hotels
Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Returns to original departure point

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A very good possibility to explore a lot of important places in one day. Tour guide was representing a huge knowledge and spoke in easy to understand English. War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, and the Ben Thanh market were worth the visit. I recommend this trip for everyone.

Reviewed by: Janusz M, Australia

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From £26.70
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3.5star based on 17 reviews

Explore the Mekong River – the rice bowl of Vietnam – by boat on this full-day tour from Ho Chi Minh to the Mekong Delta. Travel by Boat along these canals and visiting the floating markets, a truly memorable experience. Cruise through the lush green vegetation of the Mekong canals to an orchard, where you are treated to a delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits, before continue along to the town of Vinh Long town, where you are picked up for your return transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.

Inclusions:

• Instant Confirmation
• Private tour is operated with just your party and a guide/driver
• Travel by boat and see the sights from the water
• Lunch included
• Informative, friendly and professional guide
• Free hotel pickup and drop-off included
• Conducted in English

Often referred to as the rice bowl of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is also famous for its tropical fruits and flowers. Traditional transportation in the Delta is by boat along a vast network of canals and channels. Boating along these canals and visiting the floating markets always proves to be a fascinating and rewarding experience for all visitors. On this trip, you will boat through the lush green vegetation of the canals to an orchard, where you are treated to a delicious lunch complete with tropical fruits. Travel by boat to Vinh Long town where you will be picked up and driven back to Ho Chi Minh City around 6:30pm.

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Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from Ho Chi Minh City hotels
Departure Time: 7:30am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Returns to your original departure point at approximately 6:30pm

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Brilliant trip! Worth every penny. Our guide was very helpful, full of information, a sheer please to speak to. The trip included a meal which was very good, we had elephant fish and giant prawns.

Reviewed by: Susan M, United Kingdom

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From £21.35
Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3.5star based on 11 reviews

Travel to the heart of the Mekong Delta on this small group adventure tour from Ho Chi Minh City. You’ll board a private longtail boat, experience the diversity of the Mekong waterways first hand as you explore fish farms, exotic fruit farms and dine on traditional Mekong Delta food.

Inclusions:

* Transport by air-conditioned minivan
* Cruise on the Mekong Delta by private longtail boat
* Hotel pickup (selected hotels only)
* Local guide
* Lunch
* Conducted in English

Travel to the city of My Tho, a 2.5 hour journey, by air-conditioned mini-coach. A former naval base, My Tho is now a bustling port city in the Mekong Delta. The area is the final destination of the Mekong River which winds its way from Tibet, China, Burma, Laos, Cambodia and finally Vietnam. An incredibly fertile region its prime industry is food production, producing approximately half of Vietnam’s total agricultural output. Life for villagers in the area revolves around the rivers and canals that make up the delta, people are more likely to transport by river than by road.

Upon arrival into My Tho you’ll board a private boat for a cruise on the Mekong River. On the boat ride your local guide will take you to visit an island with lush tropical gardens where you’ll have a chance to sample tropical fruit. You’ll continue to another island in the Mekong Delta, you’ll learn more about another cottage industry, coconut candy. Your local guide will take you to a coconut candy factory and explain the process of making this sweet. You’ll have a chance to visit local villages in the area and learn more about the traditional lifestyles, culture and customs of people who call the Delta their home. Continue by Xe Loi (motorized cart) to a bee farm where you’ll transfer to a smaller rowing boat allowing you to get deeper into the smaller canals of the Delta.

Sample the local Mekong cuisine at the Diem Phuong Restaurant where lunch is served. After lunch you’ll return to My Tho for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Schedule

Departure Point: Tour departs from most Ho Chi Minh City hotels
Departure Time: 8:00am – Hotel pickups commence prior to this time, exact pickup time will be advised on reconfirmation. Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
Return Details: Tour returns to original departure point at approximately 3.30pm

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This tour was definitely the highlight of my stay in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour guides were knowledgeable, particularly the one who met us at the Mekong Delta dock and joined us from there. The scenery was an awesome sight and the motorbike-truck ride through the jungle was a welcome surprise. The transport to and from HCMC was of a high standard and the tour guide who accompanied us to / from the city was very friendly and had good English.

Reviewed by: Justin L, Australia

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