Vietnam Essence with Phu Quoc Island - 8 days
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam 
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Duration: 8 days
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Destinations: Vietnam
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Start: Hanoi, Vietnam
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Finish: Ho Chi Minh city, Vietnam
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Tour type: Private tour
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Meals: 7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
This 8-day journey combines Vietnam’s most iconic highlights with a relaxing tropical escape. Start in Hanoi, the charming capital filled with history, culture, and vibrant street life. Cruise overnight through the emerald waters of Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage wonder. Then fly south to Phu Quoc Island for sun, sea, and serenity before ending your adventure in Ho Chi Minh City. Experience the Cu Chi Tunnels, sample authentic street food by motorbike, and uncover the spirit of Vietnam from north to south.
Tour Highlights
- Explore Hanoi’s cultural treasures: Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, and Train Street coffee.
- Cruise overnight in the majestic Halong Bay with kayaking, swimming, and seafood dining.
- Enjoy a scenic seaplane view (optional) and wake up to limestone peaks on the horizon.
- Relax on Phu Quoc Island’s pristine beaches with optional snorkeling or island exploration.
- Experience a thrilling Saigon street food tour by motorbike with local delicacies.
- Visit the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels and discover Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial landmarks.
- Perfect blend of culture, nature, cuisine, and beach relaxation across Vietnam.
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Travel style:
Cultural & Classic
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Your guide:
English speaking
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Meals:
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 3 dinners
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Tour type:
Private tour
You will visit
Vietnam Essence with Phu Quoc Island 8 days - Route Map
Vietnam Essence with Phu Quoc Island 8 days Itinerary
B(breakfast), L(lunch), D(dinner)
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, your tour guide and driver from SVietnam Travel will warmly welcome you and transfer you to the city center for a short tour briefing.
After a brief rest, begin your Hanoi city tour with visits to some of the capital’s most iconic landmarks. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, built in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius and scholars.
Continue to visit one of the city’s renowned museums — either the Vietnamese Women’s Museum or the Vietnam History Museum — to gain insight into the country’s rich heritage and culture.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a cup of local coffee along the famous Train Street, where trains pass right by the charming cafés and houses. Then take a leisurely walking tour around Hoan Kiem lake and the Old Quarter, a lively area filled with narrow streets, colonial buildings, and vibrant local shops.
In the evening, savor a welcome dinner at a local restaurant, hosted by SVietnam Travel.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Dinner
Private car & guide
At 08:30, your driver will pick you up for the scenic drive to Halong Bay, arriving around midday to board your cruise for an overnight stay. Halong Bay is celebrated as one of the world’s natural wonders, with thousands of towering limestone pillars sculpted by sea and wind.
After lunch on board, explore several of the bay’s impressive caves and visit a floating fishing village. Later, the captain will anchor in a secluded spot where you can swim, relax on the sundeck, or try kayaking (subject to weather conditions). In the evening, enjoy a fresh seafood dinner on board.
Accommodation: Cruise on Halong bay
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Private car & guide on cruise
Enjoy an early morning swim (in season) and a leisurely breakfast as the cruise navigates more of Halong Bay’s spectacular scenery. The cruise will arrive at the harbor by noon. You will be transferred back to Hanoi. Check in hotel and free time.
The detailed cruise itinerary will be provided once guests select the preferred cruise category.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Private car – guide on cruise
This morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island, a tropical paradise known for its white-sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Upon arrival, the hotel shuttle bus will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy your free time at leisure to relax and explore the surroundings.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
Private car in Hanoi – Hotel bus in Phu Quoc
Enjoy a full day at leisure on the beautiful island of Phu Quoc. Relax on the beach, swim in the turquoise waters, or explore the island at your own pace. Optional activities include snorkeling, visiting local fishing villages, or discovering pepper farms and waterfalls.
Accommodation: Hotel in Phu Quoc
Meals: Breakfast
In the afternoon, take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic metropolis. Upon arrival, your local guide and driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel.
In the evening, embark on an exciting street food tour by motorbike with your local guide. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Saigon’s narrow alleys (hẻm), where generations of street vendors have perfected their signature dishes. As you sample a variety of authentic local foods, your guide will share stories about the neighborhoods and how history has shaped the city’s unique culinary culture.
Your food adventure typically includes four stops:
First stop: Taste a signature Vietnamese dish such as Bánh mì, Bánh xèo (Vietnamese sizzling pancake), or Bánh khọt (mini savory pancake).
Second stop: Enjoy a main dish, which could be Phở (Vietnamese noodle soup), Bún bò Huế (spicy beef vermicelli soup), or Cơm tấm (broken rice with grilled pork).
Third stop: Satisfy your sweet tooth with Chuối chiên (fried banana cake) or another traditional Vietnamese dessert.
Final stop: Refresh yourself with a local drink such as Vietnamese coffee or fresh sugarcane juice.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Private car & tour guide in Saigon
This morning, drive to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels, an immense underground network used by Vietnamese fighters during the war. Explore hidden trapdoors, living quarters, kitchens, and meeting rooms while learning about the remarkable resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City for an afternoon city tour, visiting key landmarks such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast
Private car & tour guide
Enjoy your free time at leisure until your driver transfers you to the airport for your departure flight.
Thank you for traveling with us — we wish you a safe journey home and hope to welcome you back to Vietnam again!
Accommodation: None
Meals: Breakfast
Private car
Your tour package includes
- Accommodation based twin/double sharing room with daily breakfast
- Experienced station English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary
- Private transportation with AC
- Flight tickets: Hanoi – Phu Quoc, Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh city (operated by Vietnam airlines with 23kg checked bag + 10kg hand bags)
- All sightseeing tickets
- Lunches and dinners as indicated in the itinerary
- Taxes and services charges
Exclusions
- International flight tickets and airport tax.
- Visa stamping fee.
- Early check in and late check out.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Insurance.
Important travel information
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Tour Price
The tour rate is based on twin/double sharing rooms at 3* hotel category, quoted for a private group of 6 guests. The price will vary slightly depending on the number of people in your group. For an accurate tour price, please click the "INQUIRE NOW" button to discuss with our sales consultant.
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Deposit & Payment
After you have agreed on the tour itinerary and pricing, we will send you an email to confirm and provide information on our payment policy. You can choose your preferred payment method and make payment to us according to the following regulations:
- With tour bookings, you do not need to pay total in advance, we just need 30% for deposit. The balance will be settled before your trip or upon arrival.
- With flight, hotel or train ticket bookings, we require 100% total payment in advance.
The balance will be settled before or upon arrival by cash, credit card or bank transfer. We accept major credit cards such as Visa, Master, JCB and Amex. If you pay by credit card, please add 3% of bank commission.
After receiving your deposit, our team will process your booking and send you the confirmation by email within 1 - 2 working days.
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Food Requirement
If you have any specific food requirement (vegetarian, vegan, food allergies, etc.) please inform us in advance, we will provide notices to our restaurants, tour guides and partners so they would be able to serve you the best.
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Cancellation
We apply non refundable deposit of 10 USD for hotel, air ticket booking, 100 USD/per person for tour package upon service confirmation. Cancellations will be charged as following:
- 30 days before arrival: No cancellation charge.
- 29 - 14 days before arrival: 10% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 13 - 7 days before arrival: 40% of the tour cost is forfeited.
- 6 days before arrival: 100 % of the tour cost is forfeited.
- No show: 100% of the tour cost is forfeited.
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Child Policy
- Infant under 2-years-old free of charge land tour and 25% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult without extra bed charge 50% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Child under 12-years-old sharing room with adult with bed charge 80% of adult land tour and 75% of airfare.
- Upon 12-years-old - 100% charge of tour cost.
