Sóc Sơn Trip Overview
A twelve-day-and-eleven-night of grand tour in Vietnam gives you a great chance to explore all popular tourist destinations of Vietnam from the northern region to central provinces and the southern region of Vietnam. Joining in this tour, you will definitely come to explore the charming beauty of the capital city Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, the spectacular sceneries of Ha Long Bay’s Land and water, the ancient town of Hue, Hoi An as well as the mighty Mekong delta.
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Duration: 12 days
Starts: Sóc Sơn, Vietnam
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Sóc Sơn, Hà Nội, Vietnam
A twelve-day-and-eleven-night of grand tour in Vietnam gives you a great chance to explore all popular tourist destinations of Vietnam from the northern region to central provinces and the southern region of Vietnam. Joining in this tour, you will definitely come to explore the charming beauty of the capital city Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, the spectacular sceneries of Ha Long Bay’s Land and water, the ancient town of Hue, Hoi An as well as the mighty Mekong delta.
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi arrival
Stop At: Hanoi, Hanoi
On arrival, our guide greeting and pick up at the airport then transfer to Hanoi, check-in hotel, and free at the rest of the day.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at Adamas hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 2: Hanoi Full day city tour (SIC Tour)
Stop At: Chua Tran Quoc, Thanh Nien, Hanoi 10000 Vietnam
Tran Quoc Pagoda is the oldest of its kind in Hanoi, dating back to the 6th century during the reign of Emperor Ly Nam De Dynasty (544 – 548). The Buddhist shrine has undergone several changes throughout the years, particularly its renaming from An Quoc to Tran Quoc (protecting the country) by Emperor Le Huy Tong in the 17th century
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, 2 Hung Vuong Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is the place where Uncle Ho’s corpse is placed for people all over the country and international visitors to visit their beloved old father. Right from the first steps to Ba Dinh Square, from afar, visitors can see Uncle Ho’s tomb standing up with the words “Ho Chi Minh President” with extremely prominent and impressive plum pink stone.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: One Pillar Pagoda, Ong Ich Khiem St, Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh District Ngoc Ha, Ba Dinh District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
One Pillar Pagoda (Mot Cot pagoda or Chua Mot Cot) – a distinctive and unique architectural structure and historical site. It is considered a symbol of Hanoi city with a thousand years of civilization due to bearing the architectural splendor hallmark of the famous historical dynasty in Vietnam.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, Nguyen Van Huyen Street Cau Giay, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology in Hanoi offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam in an effort to preserve cultural heritage and promote socio-cultural diversity within the country.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Temple of Literature & National University, Quoc Tu Giam Street Dong Da District, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
The Temple of Literature is often cited as one of Hanoi’s most picturesque tourist attractions. Originally built as a university in 1070 dedicated to Confucius, scholars and sages, the building is extremely well preserved and is a superb example of traditional-style Vietnamese architecture.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Ngoc Son Temple, Dinh Tien Hoang St. Old Quarter – Hoàn Kiêm Lake, Hanoi 100000 Vietnam
Hoan Kiem Lake in Hanoi attracts tourists and locals looking to get away from the noise and frenetic pace of the city. Peaceful and quiet, the lake surrounds Ngoc Son Temple, a pagoda sitting in the centre on a small island.
The temple attracts many visitors and was built in commemoration of the 13th century military leader Tran Hung Dao who was renowned for his bravery in the battle against the Yuan Dynasty.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Adamas Hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 3: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (SIC Tour)
Stop At: Hoa Lu temples of the Dinh & Le Dynasties, Hoa Lu, Ninh Binh 40000 Vietnam
In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Tam Coc, Ninh Binh 430000 Vietnam
Taking the rowing boat at Tam Coc Harbour. Arranged by local people here, the boat is rowed by both hand and legs. The boat will take you to 3 specular caves with hundreds of limestones on the way. If you travel during harvest season, you will see many terrace rice fields in golden colors.
The boat rowing will be in around 2 hours. Not only you could see the peaceful scenery of mountain, rice paddy fields, temples, you also have chances to learn about local people cultures on their daily life.
Optional activities: Enjoy a bicycle ride through the countryside after the boat trip.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Adamas Hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 4: Hanoi – Halong Bay overnight on cruise (Shuttle bus)
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Halong Bay is a beautiful natural wonder in northern Vietnam near the Chinese border. The Bay is dotted with 1,600 limestone islands and islets and covers an area of over 1,500 sqkm. This extraordinary area was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1994. For many tourists, this place is like something right out of a movie. The fact is that Halong Bay features a wide range of biodiversity, while the surrealistic scenery has indeed featured in endless movies.
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight on Phoenix Cruise (3-star) or similar
Day 5: Halong – Hanoi(Shuttle bus) – Fly to Hue
Stop At: Halong Bay, Halong Bay, Quang Ninh Province
Wake up early morning to admire the sunrise, Breakfast then paddle by small bamboo boat to visit Luon (grottoes) cave. Cruise to Bai Tu Long bay and sightseeing Fire Island, Man Head Island, Fishing village. Having lunch on boat and arrive at Ha Long wharf about 12.00 noon.
Duration: 4 hours
Stop At: Hue, Hue, Thua Thien – Hue Province
Driving direct to Noibai airport for flight departure to Hue, On arrival Hue our guide pick up and transfer to Hue city for check in hotel. Free in evening.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at EMM Hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 6: Hue Full day city tour (SIC Tour)
Stop At: Thien Mu Pagoda, Kim Long Road Huong Long Village, Hue 532761 Vietnam
Thien Mu Pagoda (namely Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda), also known as Linh Mu Pagoda, is one of the most fascinating and ancient Pagoda in Hue City. It is situated on Ha Khe hill, on the north bank of the Perfume River, in Huong Long village, 5 kilometers from Hue city, which is easy to reach from the city center.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Hue Imperial City (The Citadel), Hue Vietnam
The Complex of Hue Monuments is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is located in the city of Hue in central Vietnam. Hue was founded as the Vietnam capital city by Gia Long, the first king of the Nguyen Dynasty in 1802. It held this position for nine Nguyen dynasties until 1945.
The massive complex features hundreds of monuments and ruins, such as the Forbidden Purple City, once the residence of the royal family and badly damaged during the Vietnam War, the Imperial City, royal tombs, flag tower, pagodas, temples, a library and museum
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Museum of Royal Antiquities, 3 Le Truc, Hue Vietnam
Hue Royal Antiquities Museum was established in 1923 and originally named Musée Khai Dinh (Khai Dinh museum), one of the first museums in Vietnam. The museum is the place where many collections of ancient Hue are on display and preserved. Most of them are royal antiquities in ranges of porcelain, enamelled bronze wares, royal attires, royal seals, musical instruments used in offering ceremonies, glass paintings, red lacquered and gilded and mother-of-pearl inlaid woodwork, etc. In addition, there is also a collection of unique and diversified Cham sculptures.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Khai Dinh, Thuy Bang Commune, Huong Thuy, 530000 Vietnam
Tomb of Khai Dinh is the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, the 12th King of Nguyen Dynasty. The architectural work owns a harmonious combination between the European modernity and the Vietnam classical characteristics
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Tomb of Minh Mang, Huong Tho, Hurong Tra, Hue 530000 Vietnam
Also known as “Hieu Mausoleum”, Minh Mang’s tomb is one of the most mystical tombs of Nguyen Dynasty, which is a complex system of 40 beautiful constructions, including temple, pavilion, palace, etc. Combined between landscape and architecture buildings, the tomb can be considered as a microcosm of Hue Citadel, which is a perfect combination of manmade and natural beauty of Hue.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dong Ba Market, Tran Hung Dao St., Hue Vietnam
Dong Ba Market is the oldest of its kind in Hue, with hundreds of stalls selling household items, handicrafts, clothing and fresh produce at affordable prices. The market opens as early as 03:00 to cater to local market goers looking to purchase fresh seafood, fruit, and vegetables.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at EMM hotel (3-star) or similar
Day 7: Hue – Danang – Hoi An
Stop At: Da Nang Museum of Cham Sculpture, No 2, 2 Thang 9 Street Hái Châu District, Da Nang 550000 Vietnam
The Cham Museum in Danang is dedicated to this period and the Champa existence which began predominantly in the coastal areas of Vietnam. Housing the largest exhibition of Cham sculpture in the world, the museum displays almost 300 terracotta and stone works of art ranging from the 7th to the 15th centuries.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Hoi An, Hoi An, Quang Nam Province
Hoi An, onne a major Southeast Asian trading post in the 16th and 17th centuries, is basically a living museum that houses old-town architecture. Some notable heritage buildings include Chinese temples, a Japanese-designed bridge, pagodas, wooden shop-houses, French-colonial houses, and old canals. Although large-scale trading had long moved elsewhere, Hoi An has been successful in preserving and restoring its charming roots and was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in December 1999.
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Lotus Hoi An (3-star) or similar
Day 8: Hoi An – My Son – Ho Chi Minh (SIC Tour)
Stop At: My Son Sanctuary, Duy Phu Vietnam
Located in a lush valley, My Son was a capital and religious center of Cham people, now remaining with red brick towers and sanctuaries. My Son, considered being in the same league as some of Southeast Asia’s greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. These towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7 to 13 centuries. After visiting My Son, Bus to a harbor gets on board we cruise on Thu Bon River, with stop to visit the ceramic, furniture traditional village.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Back to Hoi an ancient town, free until transfer to the airport for the flight to Saigon.
Arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport, pick up and transfer to hotel. Free in evening.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Liberty Park View (3-star) or similar
Day 9: HCM – City tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – HCM (SIC Tour)
Pass By: Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, 01 Cong xa Paris Ben Nghe Ward, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral, built in the late 1880s by French colonists, is one of the few remaining strongholds of Catholicism in the largely Buddhist Vietnam. Located in Paris Square, the name Notre Dame was given after the installation of the statue ‘Peaceful Notre Dame’ in 1959.
Stop At: Central Post Office, 125 Hai Ba Trung, District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 70000 Vietnam
The Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh is a beautifully preserved remnant of French colonial times and perhaps the grandest post office in all of Southeast Asia. Located next door to Notre Dame Cathedral, the two cultural sites can be visited together and offers visitors a chance to imagine life in Vietnam during the times of the Indochinese Empire. The building was designed by Alfred Foulhoux and features arched windows and wooden shutters, just as it would have in its heyday in the late 19th Century.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: The Independence Palace, 106 Nguyen Du District 1, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Reunification Palace was the base of Vietnamese General Ngo Dinh Diem until his death in 1963. It made its name in global history in 1975. A tank belonging to the North Vietnamese Army crashed through its main gate, ending the Vietnam War. Today, it’s a must-visit for tourists in Ho Chi Minh City.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: War Remnants Museum, 28 Vo Van Tan Ward 6, District 3, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
The War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City first opened to the public in 1975. Once known as the ‘Museum of American War Crimes’, it’s a shocking reminder of the long and brutal Vietnam War. Graphic photographs and American military equipment are on display. There’s a helicopter with rocket launchers, a tank, a fighter plane, a single-seater attack aircraft. You can also see a conventional bomb that weighs at 6,800kg. American troops had used these weapons against the Vietnamese between 1945 and 1975.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cu Chi Tunnels, Phu Hiep TL15 Phu Hiep, Ho Chi Minh City 700000 Vietnam
Cu Chi Tunnels are part of a massive war museum in Ho Chi Minh. They offer visitors a sneak-peek at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948. The site has over 120km of underground tunnels, with trapdoors, living areas, kitchens, storage facilities, armoury, hospitals, and command centre. After the war against the French, Vietnamese soldiers expanded the tunnels and included effective air filtration systems, which helped them survive the Chu Chi carpet-bombings.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Liberty Park View (3-star) or similar
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh – Cai Be – Vinh Long – Can Tho
Stop At: Cai Be, Cai Be, Tien Giang Province, Mekong Delta
Enjoying 4 hours boat trip and rowing boat trip in small canals to visit An Binh Island. Have a short walk around village, visit some local workshops, coconut factory and ancient house. Lunch served at a local garden restaurant. Continue boat trip to Vinh Long then drive to Can Tho. Arrive there around mid-noon. Free for night discovery in Can Tho
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ninh Kieu 2 (3-star) or similar
Day 11: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market – Ho Chi Minh (SIC Tour)
Stop At: Cai Rang Floating Market, 46 Hai Ba Trung Near Cai Rang Bridge, Can Tho 900000 Vietnam
take a motor boat to visit Cai Rang – the most fascinating floating market where we can see all trading activities in Mekong river. Continue to fruit garden. Walking around to see the colorful local life.Before heading back to Saigon, we will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda which is an ancient southern architectural gem and one of Vietnam popular destinations
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Liberty Park View (3-star) or similar
Day 12: HCM departure
Stop At: Ho Chi Minh City, Ho Chi Minh City
Free time for shopping or optional visit before transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure flight.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
