Spine Vietnam
Best for
Couples, Culture Seekers
Duration
7N/8D
Season
October–April
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Cultural, Heritage
A Tibro Journey
Hanoi to Saigon in seven nights, the length of the country. The northern lakes, a Halong junk, the Golden Bridge over Da Nang, and the heat of the south to finish.
Hanoi old quarter, Halong cruise, Mekong Delta
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Hanoi old quarter
Hanoi old quarter
No. 02
Halong cruise
Halong cruise
No. 03
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta
No. 01
Hanoi old quarter
Hanoi old quarter
No. 02
Halong cruise
Halong cruise
No. 03
Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta
Day by Day
7N/8D, in order
Day 1
Arrival Ha Noi
Met at the airport and privately transferred to the hotel for refreshments (standard check in time 2:00pm). Overnight in hotel.
Day 2
Ha Noi Full Day Tour
Day 3
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay Cruise
Early rise – breakfast - take a drive on a countryside road through the paddy fields to Ha Long Bay, one of New Seven Natural Wonders. Upon arrival at the harbor, you will board a traditional boat – set sail through the limestone islands – have a nice seafood lunch – take a sampan ride to visit a traditional fishing village – return to the boat and attend a short cooking class – time to rest on the upper deck at sunset – enjoy a delicious dinner. The rest of the day is your leisure. Why not play cards, try your luck at fishing, watch movies or simply enjoy some drinks and chat with your friends at the bar on board.
Day 4
Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Danang
Up early – top deck – Tai Chi - light breakfast – disembark for an easy exploration of the cave close by – return to your boat - check out your cabins – enjoy a nice brunch while sailing back to land. The vehicle is waiting for your transfer to Hanoi. Trips end upon group arrives Hanoi central or your hotel. (Estimate arrival time 15:00). Upon arrival Hanoi, we arrange an airport transfer for your flight to Danang. Greeting upon arrival then transfer to your hotel.
Day 5
Da Nang Full Day With Bana Hill With Golden Bridge to Ho Chi Minh
Pick up at your hotel in Da Nang city and transfer to Ba Na Hills to enjoy the beautiful view of from the cable car up to the summit. Upon arrival have sightseeing and take photos at the world famous Golden Bridge, continue to flower garden Le Jardin D’amour where has many kinds of beautiful flowers and Debay Wine Cellar “extra charge on sport from 23 May 2023” where are storing different wines. Take another cable car route to reach French Village at the height of 1138 meters for experience architecture here. Have lunch at Viet Nam restaurant. You will spend more time playing games at Fantasy Amusement Park (almost normal games and 4D Movie already included in the tour package but only some games which have reward, you will pay fee by yourself). After that you will take cable car back the foot and transfer to airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh.
Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnel
Today’s experiences include: - Cu Chi Tunnels - pay a visit to the historically important Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about this incredible underground system of tunnels and even experience what it was like. Walk along with them and see what daily life was like during the Viet Nam War. - Try special tea and cassava (Guerilla’s food during the war). - The War Remnant Museum - Reunification HalL - Notre Dame Cathedral and The Central Post office nearby - Ben Thanh Market - Free time for shopping or your own exploration. Afterward, return to the hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.
Day 7
Ho Chi Minh Departure
Our driver will meet and transfer you to airport for departure. Pick up time is 3 hours prior to international departure flight & 2 hours prior to domestic flight. The trip ends upon group arrive at the airport.
Where You'll Stay
Hand-Picked Hotels
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Honestly
Things most travel sites won't tell you.
On-the-ground details your designer wishes every guest knew before they landed.
Things to Look Out For
The north-south climate split
Vietnam is long enough that the weather rarely agrees with itself. When Hanoi is cold and drizzling in January, Saigon is dry and 32 degrees, and Da Nang in the middle does its own thing. Pack for two countries and don't trust a single national forecast.
Crossing the road in Hanoi
The motorbikes don't stop, so you don't wait for a gap. You step off the kerb and walk at a slow, steady pace without flinching, and the scooters flow around you. Hesitating mid-stream is what gets people clipped. Commit and keep moving; the locals will tell you the same.
Halong overnight, not day trip
The day-trippers from Hanoi see Halong Bay between eleven and three. The worst light and the biggest crowds. The overnight junks pull into quiet anchorages after the fleet leaves, and you get the karsts at dawn with the kayaks to yourself. Always take the overnight when the itinerary offers it.
- №1
The north-south climate split
Vietnam is long enough that the weather rarely agrees with itself. When Hanoi is cold and drizzling in January, Saigon is dry and 32 degrees, and Da Nang in the middle does its own thing. Pack for two countries and don't trust a single national forecast.
- №2
Crossing the road in Hanoi
The motorbikes don't stop, so you don't wait for a gap. You step off the kerb and walk at a slow, steady pace without flinching, and the scooters flow around you. Hesitating mid-stream is what gets people clipped. Commit and keep moving; the locals will tell you the same.
- №3
Halong overnight, not day trip
The day-trippers from Hanoi see Halong Bay between eleven and three. The worst light and the biggest crowds. The overnight junks pull into quiet anchorages after the fleet leaves, and you get the karsts at dawn with the kayaks to yourself. Always take the overnight when the itinerary offers it.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- Transportation in private vehicle with driver
- Hotel at mentioned, hotel at Double/ Twin room or triple
- Meal as mentioned in the program (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
- Entrance fee to indicated sights
- English speaking guide
Not Included
- Early check in/Late check out/ Single Supplement/ Hotel/Room Upgrade
- Bank transfer fee for payment to JanDec Travel
- International / Domestic flight ticket & airport tax (if have).
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Vietnam's length makes one rule impossible, but the broad window is October to April, when the country is at its driest and coolest. The southern beaches. Phu Quoc, Saigon. Hold dry through April; the centre around Da Nang and Hoi An floods September to November; the north, Hanoi and Sapa, is cold and misty December to February but clear. June to August is the hot, wet monsoon in the south and centre.
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