Overview
This 10-day Saigon to Hanoi Tour Package from South Africa is especially suitable for those who wish to get a glimpse of the hidden charm of Vietnam. From the bustling metropolis of Ho Chi Minh, you will be taken through the lush Mekong Delta with a cruise around the region, the ancient town of Hoian with an eco-tour and the dreamy land of Halong Bay. Each destination features interesting experiences for you to enjoy.
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Highlights
- Ho Chi Minh city – our largest city with many popular destinations with rich history, French colonial buildings
- Enjoy many fun activities in Mekong Delta which is considered the 'rice bowl' of Vietnam, is carpeted in a dizzying variety of greens
- Hoi An – our most beloved town with yellow walls, bougainvillea in the day time, and sparking lanterns in the night time
- Explore our North with Hanoi capital to understand more about our culture, history and of course, our cuisine
- Halong Bay - features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless movies
Price from:
R 12,706
per person
Tour Code
VNZA-789
Duration
10 Days
Departure Dates
Fixed
Accommodation
3-star
Transports
Car , Shuttle bus, Airplane, Boat
Special Offers
Full Itinerary Expand All
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City – the largest city in Vietnam. Our guide and driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel. The city is the hub of commerce and culture with the great blend of temples and skyscrapers on the streets. There are so many things to do in this vibrant city. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel
Meals: None
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Our guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel, and drive 1,5 hours to My Tho. We will stop along the way for refreshments and toilet.
Upon arrival, we board a motor-boat and cruise along a vast network of canals and channels to enjoy wonderful views of the Mekong River, including four famous islands “Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix”.
Stop at one of the floating fish houses, in nets and wire baskets under their house, the villagers cultivate freshwater fish and shrimp - a major export product of the region.
Cross the River to the other side, you will stop at a traditional workshop to witness a step-by-step process on how to make coconut candy, honey farming… while trying some yourself and listening to traditional music.Enjoy what local people offer by hand rowing a sampan along the shady, breezy canal. We will transfer to local transportation called Xe Loi to travel throughout the villages.
Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant with a Vietnamese 5-course set menu. Please request in advance if you have a food allergy, you are a vegetarian, or you observe Halal.
Take a rest after lunch before boarding the motor-boat back to My Tho. We drive to Vinh Trang pagoda, an ancient southern architectural gem built in the middle of the 19th century. There are many Buddha statues including some that are over a hundred years old.
We drive another 1,5 hours back to Ho Chi Minh city and drop you at your hotel.
Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
This morning is free for you to explore the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh on your own.
In the afternoon, transfer without the guide to Ho Chi Minh airport for a flight to Danang. Once arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to the hotel in Hoian. Meals on your own. Overnight in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Optional Activities:
There are some options you could consider in Ho Chi Minh:
- Option 1: Half day Cu Chi Tunnel – joint in the group tour
- Option 2: Half day Cu Chi Tunnel – private tour
- Option 3: Half day Cu Chi Tunnel by speed boat – joint in the group tour
Cu Chi Tunnel is an impressively historical site in South Vietnam. This fantastic network stretches over 250 km and is the shelter of Vietnamese soldiers during the wars. The system was served as communication routes, storage facilities, hospitals and living areas for Vietnamese fighters throughout the war. Take your time to descend into the tunnels to discover the wonderful tunnels and the harsh conditions of Vietcong guerrillas.
If you wish, you could try to fire off round from the war M16 or Ak47 at the nearby firing range. (Note: This is optional, the fees for the firing range is not included)
Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to the meeting point.
We will cycle through peaceful green paddies to reach the local market (Ba Le market). The tour guide will show you where the ingredients of the cooking courses come from and you will have chance to capture the hustle and bustle trading lives of local people. After that, we head back to the restaurant where the chef and the cooking course are waiting for you.
Upon arrival, you will have a break with a Vietnamese coffee to cool down and relax. Then, let’s join a fun bamboo basket boat ride through small creeks in water coconut fields and the folk game “bit mat dap noi”
Once you get back, we will start to cook a variety of local dishes following the given menu. Our Chef and Tour Guide will instruct and assist you to cook during the class. Afterwards we enjoy our delicious and mindful dishes together.
After lunch, we will take a lazy boat back to Hoi An Ancient Town. Sit back and enjoy the scenery and local life of fisherman along the riverside. Back to your hotel. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Duration: 7 hours
Menu: (vegetarian menu available upon request)
- Fresh Spring Rolls
- Rice pancake
- Papaya Salad with Shrimp and Pork
- Braised Chicken with Chili and Lemongrass
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Today is free to relax the town on your own or relax on the beach. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.
If you want to discover the town with more activities, you could contact with our travel consultant to get some optional tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Today is free to relax the town on your own or relax on the beach. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hoian.
If you want to discover the town with more activities, you could contact with our travel consultant to get some optional tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
After breakfast, transfer to Danang airport for a short fly to Hanoi – the capital city of Vietnam. Upon your arrival at the airport, our guide and driver will meet and transfer you to the hotel for check in. The balance of the day is at your leisure. The capital city of Hanoi is home to the rich culture of the country which is influenced by the culture of different countries in the world such as China, France, Southeast Asia area. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be taken to another fascinating land – the gem in the north of Vietnam – Halong Bay. The drive takes you through beautiful paddy rice and mountains of the Red River Delta. Visiting the bay, you will experience the magic of the wonderful wonder of the world.
From the harbor, board our boutique junk boat for a cruise among the numerous limestone karst rising from the emerald water. Make a stop en route to visit a grotto of spectacular stalactites and stalagmites and anchor for a relaxing swim in a hidden cave.
Note: You are recommended to bring an overnight bag to keep your necessary luggage. We are afraid that there is not enough space to store all the luggage of every passenger on board. Moreover, after an overnight stay on board, you will turn back to the same hotel in Hanoi, so your remaining luggage will be sure to be kept safe.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
Accommodation: Overnight in a cruise
After breakfast, enjoy your time to swim, sunbathe and relax in the fascinating background of the bay. After lunch on board, transfer back to Hanoi. The rest of the day is free to relax. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, brunch
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
You are free to relax until being transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Room is at your disposal until noon time. Meals on your own. End of tour.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: None
Useful Information
Inclusions
- 10 day tour from the South to the North of Vietnam.
- 9 nights' accommodation.
- Delight your taste buds with Vietnamese cuisine with 14 meals included.
- All airport transfers
- Shuttle bus Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi
- English speaking guide (in each location you will have a different guide).
- Entrance and sightseeing fees as stated in the itinerary.
- Service charges and government VAT tax
Exclusions
- International flight tickets
- Vietnam visa stamp fee: 30USD per person
- Personal expenses (laundry, telephone, drinks, tip...)
- Travel insurance
- Domestic flight tickets: Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang, Da Nang - Hanoi
Meals
- Breakfast: 9
- Lunch: 3
- Brunch: 1
- Dinner: 1
Transport
- Car
- Shuttle bus
- Airplane
- Boat
Included Activities
- Day trip to Mekong Delta
- Hoian Eco Tour & Cooking Class
- Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi (2D1N on non-private cruise)
Special Note:
This is a perfect tour for all travelers who wish to have a combination of exploring and relaxing during the holiday.
Within 10 days, you will have a chance to visit the South, Center, and North of Vietnam. Between some days with activities, you also have your own time to explore or do leisure things. The activities are classic, easy and interesting with cultural value.
If you want to have more time for a beach break - it is so easy to add extra nights in Hoian. Or if you want to add the beach break in other beaches such as Phu Quoc, Nha Trang or Phan Thiet, please contact our travel consultant for a revised program and cost.
Best time for traveling to Vietnam with this itinerary:
-> From March until September: perfect, warm weather and great for swimming
-> From October until Feb: nice weather in the North and South - rainy season in the Center
Please kindly note that the excursions included in this tour are not compulsory to join. You, perhaps, don’t want to take it at some point. In this case, please let your operator know and note that we are not able to provide any refunds.
- Single supplement: 218 USD
- Not valid during the peak season: 20 Dec 2023 – 10 Jan 2023, 19 – 26 Jan 2023
- We only accept the payment by USD, the RAND rate may be changed at the time you book following the exchange rate at https://www.xe.com
Cancellation by Customer
Should you need to cancel your holiday once it has been confirmed, the party leader must immediately advise us in writing sent to us via fax or email. The following cancellation charges will be applied:
- More than 21 days prior to departure: The total of deposit paid to us (30% of the Tour value).
- 7- 21 days prior to departure: 50% on total value of the trip charged, due to hotel charges for no-shows and organizing fees.
- Within 1-6 days prior to departure: 100% on total charged.
- No-Show: 100% on total charged.
Note: Insurance premiums and amendment charges are not refundable in the event of cancellation.
Cancellation of domestic or international flights:
If the cancellation occurs after a deposit was paid to the Airlines, a cancellation fees, of 25 – 40 % of the airfare for the domestic flight and USD30 – 50/pax for the international flight, is required (according to the policy of the Airlines).
Unused services:
No refunds or exchanges can be made with respect to accommodation, meals, sightseeing tours, transport or any other services, included in the tour price, but not utilized by the tour members.
Children Policy
For children, please note:
- Children under 2 years old: Free of charge (maximum 2 adults with 1 child under 2 years old)
- Children from 2 to 5 years old: 50% price of adults
- Children from 5 to 11 years old: 75% price of adults
- Children from 12 years old: as adult
Customer Reviews
Reviews from actual Seni travelers. We publish all reviews.
Based on 99 reviews. See some of the reviews here.
Christelle G
It was one of my best time ever Vietnam such interesting place with culture and cuisine. I would really like to thank Lyn and trang for arranging my holiday. From the pick up to drop off the tour guide waiting at the airports with your name on. It gives me as solo traveler the confidence of being secured. Vietnam. South Africa have two amazing gems in the organization Lyn and trang everything was perfectly arranged I felt safe in their hands. I met many friends try different foods. So to all solo traveller's don't be afraid get these two amazing human beings to arrange your trip to Vietnam.
John and Damietta Daniel
Just back from an exciting and memorable trip to Vietnam which was wonderfully organised and curated by Twitch, our travel consultant from Seni World, who has been very professional and proactive in making our trip hassle free from the time we contacted him for the quotation and itinerary. I would highly recommend his services for his professional approach, dedication and coordination for having made our stay comfortable.
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Liza
Wow wow wow! It was an absolutely amazing trip! I cannot recommend this company highly enough! It was our first time to Asia and it was incredible! From the first communication I had when we started planning our trip 6 month's prior to going to the end (and even afterwards) it was absolutely brilliant! Everything was so meticulously planned and executed and nothing was too much to ask! From the planning stages to the actual tour every question or query was rapidly answered without hesitation and with such friendliness and helpfulness! A HUGE thank you must go to Trang and Lyn for creating and executing our trip with such professionalism, dedication, friendliness and helpfulness - it was an utter joy dealing with them! I can a 100 % say that it is the best service I have EVER received!!! Vietnam and its people were breathtaking! This was also a very special and personal trip for us and Trang and Lyn made sure that it felt so special! They went above and beyond to make it special and we truly felt cared for and not just a number. Every day trip was excellent with great tour guides and everything was always on time - even the transfers and pick up guides were fantastic! We did not have to worry about a thing and could only enjoy ourselves! The hotels chosen were great and centrally located! I honestly cannot fault anything except that I wish more people and companies could learn the work ethic, responsibility and dedication that Trang and Lyn have shown! The communication with Trang and Lyn keeping us updated and just checking in on us were exceptional! We will truly never forget Trang and Lyn and our fabulous trip of a lifetime to Vietnam! Thank you, thank you, thank you again for making this trip so memorable and truly a trip of a lifetime!!! Will for sure recommend you to all family and friends and definitely use you again if we are fortunate enough to visit Vietnam again!!!
Linda F
Lucy from Seni World booked our entire holiday, it was magical from start to finish. All our transfers, hotels and tours were booked by Lucy and our visas were organised by her, it went without a hitch. Any questions we had, Lucy responded immediately, it didn't matter what time of day or night. I highly recommend Lucy and Seni World, thanks for the holiday of a lifetime. We so loved Vietnam - what a peaceful, happy, beautiful country!
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Vietnam's weather differs greatly from region to region. Depending on where and when you're going to visit, make sure you prepare for the weather before you go.
North: Best time to visit is during spring (from February and April) and autumn (from September to November). The temperatures are more moderate with lighter rainfall
Central: Best time to visit is between January and August when the weather is dry with no heavy rains
South: The best time to visit the region is during the dry season, between December and April when the city experiences warm weather without rain showers.
If you're planning to visit the whole country, it is possible to travel to any part of Vietnam during any season.
Depending on your place of choice and your interest, the duration could be varied. Normally, for first- time travelers, it will take you about 10- 14 days to discover the must-see attractions throughout Vietnam.
There are two available methods for passport holders from South Africa to choose to apply for a visa to Vietnam. You can either apply for your visa at the local embassy or obtain a visa on arrival with a visa letter.
You need to have a passport which is effective for at least 6 months beyond arrival date, 2 photos 4x6 and 2 blank pages on it for visa stamp (which costs 25$) and a visa letter. When you book tours with vietnamtour.co.za, we will offer a visa letter for free.
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