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Easy Tours are accessible for all travelers. There will be limited periods of standing or walking during sightseeing excursions as pre-booked transportation will take passengers between destinations.
Take a tour of Vietnam, known for its exotic natural beauty, magnificent colonial structures, and enchanting villages, and don’t forget the Vietnamese coffee! Traveling from South to North is the best way to turn back time from modern daily life to Vietnam’s traditions and culture. Your journey will begin in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City, playing a prominent role in Vietnam's history. Admire its enthralling culture, skyscrapers, Chinese pagodas, and iconic temples. Next, travel to Cu Chi and Mekong Delta to visit the scenic local villages dotted along the Mekong River. Explore Hoi An with its breathtaking streets, low tile-roofed buildings, and bustling central market. Your tour will continue in Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural and historical heart. Get to know this fascinating city as you see the Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. From here, you will travel to Ha Long Bay and board your cruise to Lan Ha Bay. Visit the caves, swim, or capture a stunning sunset. Finally, finish your trip with an overnight stay in Hanoi.
Private Group Tour
Prices for this tour are per person, based on twin/double room sharing basis.
Single supplement is available starting at 699 USD per person.
Arrive at Minneapolis International Airport to check-in and board your international flight to Vietnam. Enjoy inflight meals and services onboard.
Overnight Onboard the Flight
Continue your flight to Saigon. Relax, recline, and enjoy inflight meals and services onboard. Overnight Onboard the Flight
Welcome to Saigon – Vietnam! Upon arrival, transfer from Tan Son Nhat airport to the center of Saigon then check-in at hotel. Leisure time to relax and get rid of jet lag.
Overnight in Saigon
You will start the day with breakfast, followed by a city tour at the Reunification Palace, the witness of the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall of official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the colonial-styled Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, built between 1877 and 1883 and one of the city’s major landmarks. Our last stop this morning will be War Remnants Museum. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we drive overland to Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground network constructed by Vietnamese guerrillas to protect the region against the American attacks during the Vietnam War. Crawl inside the tunnel to visit their infirmary and kitchen to see how soldiers survived during the war.
Overnight in Saigon
This morning after breakfast, depart Saigon for My Tho, in the heart of the Mekong delta and visit the beautiful Vinh Trang pagoda on the way. Upon arrival, take a leisurely boat ride along the river and view the stilt houses, fruit plantations, fishing villages along the river bank. Proceed to Tortoise islet, and have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre. Enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruits & honey tea to the sound of "Southern Vietnamese folk music," performed by locals. Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village.
Overnight in Saigon
After breakfast, transfer to airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be picked up from Da Nang airport to your hotel in Hoian to drop off your luggage. Walk over the tile-roofed Japanese Bridge, visit taciturn Chinese Assembly Halls, visit ancient houses, pagodas, and Trading Houses, and stroll into the market located by Thu Bon river, where we may find out the same feelings of the artists, who see the rooftops of Hoi An a magical old world of Oriental feel and source of inspiration. There is also a wonderful town to shop for lanterns, soft silk, and raw silk, or get your clothes tailored within a day.
Overnight in Hoian
Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at leisure in the ancient town of Hoian to relax and reflect on your recent impression of your visit to Vietnam.
Overnight in Hoian
Morning pick up and depart to Ba Na Hills. Arrive at the cable car station Suoi Mo, up the cable car route that achieves 4 world records. Check-in the 150-meter long "Golden Bridge" supported by the giant hands. Visit the Le Jardin, Debay Wine Cellar of French. Visit the Linh Ung pagoda, admire the 27m high Buddha statue, Loc Uyen Garden, Quan Am Cac. Continue to Gare Debay, use the second cable car route to the top of Ba Na. Visit Fantasy Park, join in adventurous, fun, and modern games such as Love Swing, Skiver Pilot, Fire Racing Track, Bumper Car, Ghost House. Buffet lunch at Restaurant followed by leisure time to explore the area or Conquer the Peak of Chua mountain at the height of 1,487m – Visit Ba Chua Thuong Ngan Temple. Enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang City and Da Nang Bay. Return to cable car station and back to Da Nang. Shopping Local Specialties and then head back to hotel later on.
Once you have had your breakfast at the hotel, depart from Hoian to Hue by deluxe minibus. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hue to drop off your luggage. Being recognized by UNESCO as the 1st Cultural World Heritage for Vietnam, Hue is highlighted by the old royal architectural works and the most traditional Vietnamese lifestyle. This morning, discover the city's charm from the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City. Move on to the colorful Dong Ba market, where you can see many ingredients for making Hue local food and explore the local business life. The best way to explore a local culture is through its unique cuisine. Around noon, embark on a special street food tour to discover the other side of Hue. Our journey starts with Sticky rice dumplings on a fried dumpling (Ram It) or Filtered tapioca dumplings (Banh Loc) to the well-known Hue beef vermicelli soup (Bun Bo Hue). The street food tour finishes at a small restaurant that serves Sweet soup (Che), a scrumptious local delicacy made of tapioca and various local ingredients. Or, if the sweet soup is not your style, a Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk awaits.
Overnight in Hue
Breakfast at the hotel. At leisure till pick up at the airport for your onward flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in Hanoi to drop off your luggage. In the afternoon, see the capital city by walking tour in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, stopping at Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake (the “Sword” Lake), and at Bach Ma Temple. Late afternoon, enjoy a unique show of Water Puppetry, a traditional stage art of Northern Vietnam. Before returning to the hotel, enjoy a relaxing 30-minute foot massage at a local Spa.
Overnight in Hanoi
Wake up early and run to a lake close to your hotel to see how people in Hanoi spend their mornings. You can join an exciting scene of hundreds of locals, passionately attentive in their morning exercises of Tai Chi Quan, jogging, martial arts and classical dance. After breakfast at the hotel, head to Halong Bay, a Natural World Heritage designated by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006, and check into our overnight boat. Enjoy a trip to Halong with stops to visit caves or swim and enjoy the sunset on the sea. Dinner with fresh seafood.
Overnight onboard.
Morning wake up with a taichi-quan or yoga exercise guided by the crew before having breakfast whilst your boat goes on between Halong islets. Return to the Wharf to be back to Hanoi by shuttle bus at midday. Arrive in the city mid-afternoon.
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast, free time at leisure for relaxation or shopping (your own arrangement) before transferring to the airport for your flight back home.
Centrally located in District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City, EdenStar Saigon Hotel & Spa, formerly known as Eden Saigon Hotel, is a convenient 5-minute walk to Co-op Supermarket and within a 5-minute drive to Ben Thanh Market. The hotel greets guests with a welcome drink and features an outdoor swimming pool. Free WiFi access is available throughout the hotel.
Located just 700m from Hoi An Ancient Town, Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort and Spa, managed by H&K Hospitality, encapsulates the uniqueness of Hoi An heritage and culture to create an enchanting and serene charm, being the home of elegant lifestyle and utmost indulgence for all our valued guests. Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort and Spa boasts 95 rooms and suites, all are tastefully furnished and fitted out, decorated using a warmth of neutral colors and unique textures. Each of our rooms features a private balcony where you can immerse yourself in the amazing view of the city, our pool garden or the unspoiled paddy field.
Placed in the heart of Hue City with its very own indoor swimming pool, Moonlight Hotel Hue is just a 5-minute drive to the popular Dong Ba Market. Modern rooms are beautifully furnished and equipped with free Wi-Fi access. Conveniently located just a 20-minute drive to Thuan An beach, the property is also a just a 3-minute walk to Huong River and a 25-minute drive to Phu Bai International Airport. Rooms at Moonlight Hotel Hue are equipped with air-conditioning, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a minibar and a telephone. En suite bathrooms include hot/cold shower facilities or a bath and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy a relaxing traditional massage or treat themselves at the spa while a 24-hour front desk can assist with ironing/laundry services, car or bicycle rentals and room service. For convenience, Airport shuttle services are available at a surcharge.
The cruise rooms have a wardrobe, with a private bathroom equipped with a bath and free toiletries, some rooms at La Regina Legend Cruise also provide guests with a terrace. Continental and buffet breakfast options are available daily at the accommodation. At La Regina, Legend Cruise guests are welcome to take advantage of a hot tub and a fitness room. Fishing is among the activities that guests can enjoy near the cruise. Speaking English and Vietnamese, staff will be happy to provide guests with practical information on the area at the reception.
Thang Long Opera Hotel offers accommodation in the culturally-rich capital of Hanoi, just 400 m from Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake. Guests at the property can enjoy their favourite drinks at the on-site bar. Free WiFi is available around the property. There is a business centre on the property. Multi-lingual staff are available at the front desk 24 hours a day to assist guests with currency exchange, tour and ticketing, luggage storage, as well as other concierge services. A gym centre is located at the seventh floor and a spa centre is located on the ground floor.
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All children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Minimum age for children on escorted tours is 8. Minimum age on Safaris is 8. Minimum age for game drives in Kruger National Park (South Africa) is 12. Minimum age for Uganda programs is 15.
Please note that many countries have adopted practices to prevent international abductions of children. If a person under the age of 18 years will be travelling with an adult other than his/her parents, or with only one parent, a notarized letter, granting authorization to travel, including the dates of travel should be carried.
We offer many Solo-Friendly trips with no mandatory single supplement. For all other tours, a single supplement will apply for solo travelers.
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Paper documents may be sent upon passenger request. There is a shipping and handling fee of $30 for each set of paper documents: These paper documents will be delivered between 14-21 business days prior to the beginning of your tour. In some instances, a paper voucher/ticket is required by our vendor. In these instances, the costs for shipping and handling will be shouldered by Indus Travels.
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With a few exceptions, international airline tickets are issued electronically. The airline confirmation number and ticket numbers stated in your documents represent your airline "ticket(s)." Some domestic Arline tickets which can only be issued at destination will be given to you upon your arrival in the local destination.
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You are responsible for obtaining the proper travel documents for the destinations on your itinerary, including having a passport that is valid for at least 6 months before the date of departure and a visa if required. Please check the Visa section in the Know Before You Go document for the countries you will be visiting.
Please note: Passengers who are not U.S. or Canadian citizens must check with the respective consulate or a visa agency to determine what personal identification is required. Passengers who enter, leave and then re-enter the same country on their itinerary should check if they require a double-entry visa.
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Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
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A visa may be obtained by using a visa service or by contacting the embassy or consulate of the nation you are visiting prior to departing from your home country.
Please check the Before You Book section found on every tour to access the country specific Know Before You Go document to know about Visa and other important information about the countries you will be visiting.
How much does a visa cost?
There will be different costs that will be specific per embassy/consulate and whether you have used a visa service or not. These costs often change with little notice. We recommend that you contact the appropriate embassy or consulate directly for the most up to date information.
You may find the contact information for consulates/embassies in the Visa section of the Know Before You Go document available for the country you will be visiting.
What are optional sightseeing tours?
Optional tours are offered to travelers interested in additional experiences, sightseeing, meals or activities to supplement the included components of our tours. You may choose to participate in some, all or none of the optional tours which are priced individually. Complete descriptions and prices for each optional tour are listed on the itinerary section of the tours on our website.
When can I add optional tours?
Optional tours are available for purchase any time up to 45 days before departure.
Can I purchase optional tours locally?
Yes. When traveling on an escorted tour, optional tours may be purchased locally from the Tour Manager. However, Indus cannot guarantee the rate and availability of these services when purchased locally. Please note that tours purchased locally are subject to current exchange rates and may cost up to 10% more.
Can I add optional tours for only select individuals on my reservation?
Yes. For assistance on this matter, please contact Indus Travel sales and reservations staff.
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For complete details on Travel Insurance, check our Travel protection page.
When can I purchase Travel Insurance?
American Residents can purchase Trawick Insurance with us at the time of booking or anytime prior to departure. After booking, Canadian Residents will receive an email with a referral to TuGo Insurance which can be purchased anytime prior to departure.
When is Travel Insurance active?
Travel Protection coverages will take effect on the later of 1) the date the plan payment has been received by the Policyholder; 2) the date and time you start your Covered Trip; or 3) 12:01 A.M. Standard Time on the Scheduled Departure Date of your Covered Trip.
I need to cancel my trip and have not purchased insurance, what do I do?
Penalties for cancellation will depend on the tour you have purchased and how close to departure you are at the time of cancellation. For more information, visit our terms and conditions.
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Due to increased travel security and policies around the world, it is now a requirement that your airline ticket matches your first and last name exactly as it reads on your passport. Please note that any changes to the details of your air booking, could be subject to a change fee, penalties or cancellation.
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It always recommended and more convenient to check in online. It will shorten your waiting time at the airport, secure your seat assignments and other reservations.
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Requests may be made for special meals. These requests will be sent on your behalf to the airline so long as Indus receives these request prior to your documents being issued. The availability of special meals will be based upon the specific airlines and will be at their discretion.
Can I use my frequent flier miles?
Accrued frequent flier miles cannot be used toward the purchase of Indus Travels’ airfare or used for class upgrades. However, airfare purchased through Indus Travels may qualify to earn you additional miles.
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What is required with International travel?
An international trip may require valid travel documents such as passport, visa, re-entry permit, health certificate, inoculation record, a ticket for the return journey or continuance of your trip, or ANY combination thereof. Passengers are responsible for the proper documentation. Concerns about the required travel documents may be resolved by contacting the appropriate consulate or embassy.
