10,12 Day Vietnam Package Tours From Ethiopia

Detailed Itinerary for 10-day Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi – The Capital of Vietnam

Morning: Begin your journey when you arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport. Greeted with a warm Vietnamese welcome, your friendly tour guide and chauffeur will drive you to your city-centre accommodation in comfort. On your journey, have your first glimpse of Hanoi, a city that seamlessly integrates centuries-old customs with vibrant modernity.

Afternoon: After a morning checking in at your hotel and a break, we acquaint you with Hanoi with a tour of its most important locations. Stop at Ho Chi Minh’s independence declaration site at Ba Dinh Square, stroll through Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, see the One Pillar Pagoda, and tour the 11th-century Temple of Literature, a Confucius University complex.

Evening: In the evening, when sunset comes, we head to Hanoi Old Quarter, whose narrow, curved streets have street food stalls, traditional shops, and lively coffee shops lining them. Enjoy a warm evening meal of traditional foods such as Pho Bo (beef noodle soup) and Bun Cha (pork with noodles, grills). Wind down afterward, or explore Hanoi’s nightlife at its beer gardens and night markets.

Day 2: Exploring Hanoi’s Cultural & Historical Treasures

Morning: Begin your morning with a traditional coffee in a traditional Vietnamese coffee and a bowl of Pho, then head out for a full-day cultural tour. Stop at Ho Chi Minh Complex, and discover about Vietnam’s national hero, Ho Chi Minh, and then tour the ancient Temple of Literature, a peaceful oasis in the heart of the city.

Afternoon: Walk through Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi’s heart, and make a stop at Ngoc Son Temple, located on a little island, for a glimpse of peace amid chaos. Ride a traditional cyclo (rickshaw) through Old Quarter’s crowded streets and become one with its friendly disarray.

Evening: Relax and enjoy a breathtaking Water Puppet Show, an 11th-century-old traditional form of Vietnamese performance art. After, enjoy a traditional meal at a nearby restaurant.

Day 3: Journey to Ha Long Bay – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Morning: Depart in the morning for a drive through scenic routes to Ha Long Bay, with emerald seas and soaring karst islands in full view. On your arrival, board a luxurious boat, settle in your private room, and enjoy a warm cocktail.

Afternoon: Cruise through the breathtaking bay, discovering and visiting one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking caves, Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave. Add an extended journey with kayaking in secluded lagoons and swimming at Titop Island.

Evening: Savor a sunset over Ha Long Bay, and then indulge in a mouthwatering BBQ seafood meal. For an adrenalin rush, go squid fishing, and then have a peaceful overnight in your boat.

Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Scenic Drive to Mu Cang Chai

Morning: Start with a morning session of Tai Chi aboard, with a view of the rising sun. Cruise through even more magnificent sections of Ha Long Bay in the morning and then dock.

Afternoon: Back in Hanoi and begin your journey to Mu Cang Chai, with a drive through breathtaking lands of hills and mountains. Stop at Khau Pha Pass, one of Vietnam’s most breathtaking passes, for a panoramic view that takes your breath away.

Evening: Check in at a homestay in Mu Cang Chai and enjoy a traditional meal with an ethnic minority family for an immersive cultural encounter with hospitality and customs.

Day 5: Mu Cang Chai – Bac Kan (Ba Be Lake National Park)

Morning: Get an early morning start to witness the sunrise over La Pan Tan and the gold-colored paddies of Che Cu Nha. Have a leisurely walk through paddies, with farmers encountered in your path.

Afternoon: Add your Vietnam package tours from Ethiopia with a journey to Ba Be National Park, a lesser-known marvel in northern Vietnam. Enjoy a boat trip to Ba Be Lake, with a stop at Puong Cave and the magnificent Dau Dang Waterfalls.

Evening: Spend a quiet peaceful evening in a cozy stilted cottage near a lake, enjoy a homemade meal, and sit in a peaceful environment.

Day 6: Ba Be Lake – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Start your morning with a peaceful boat trip over Ba Be Lake, cruising over emerald-green water and enjoying the breathtaking scenery. Stop at a traditional village of the Tay ethnicity in your journey, and witness first-hand villagers’ daily life, learn about traditional stilted village houses, and gain an insight into village customs and traditions. As your boat cruises over the lake, enjoy the soaring karsts and lush rainforest surrounding this wonderland of a lake. Before your journey ends, make a stop at Puong Cave, a breathtaking cave carved out by Nang River, and inhabited by a thousand of its renowned cave-dwelling bats.

Afternoon: Travel on a drive through rolling hills and rural countryside, enjoying the ever-changing paddy fields and village panoramas. On your arrival in Hanoi, board a plane for Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), the largest and most cosmopolitan city in Vietnam. Hanoi’s traditional character will contrast with modern skyscrapers in Saigon, and your first view will make an immediate impact. On your arrival, your chauffeur will chauffeur drive you to your accommodation for checking in and resting.

Evening: Spend your evening in Ho Chi Minh City enjoying its nightlife with a promenade down Bui Vien Walking Street, a nightlife hotspot in Saigon. There is a street lined with a plethora of bars, live bands, and street performers in this vibrant street. For a less vibrant atmosphere, head to a rooftop bar such as Chill Skybar or Saigon Saigon Bar and enjoy a panoramic view of skyscrapers in the city over a refreshing, locally brewed beer and cocktail.

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Exploring the Past & Present

Morning: Start your morning with breakfast, then journey through Vietnam’s turbulent past with a visit to the War Remnants Museum, a heartfelt and introspective exhibit of photographs, weaponry, and first-person testimony regarding the Vietnam War. Next, explore Reunification Palace, a former South Vietnam Presidential Palace, whose gates smashed through in 1975 when North Vietnamese army tanks rumbled through its walls and altered forever the course of history. Cap off your morning with a tour of Notre Dame Cathedral, a work of architectural wonder constructed during French colonization, a monument to a past era in life in Saigon.

Afternoon: Stroll through the colorful Ben Thanh Market, one of South Vietnam’s oldest and most famous markets, and bargain for souvenirs, handicrafts, and cloth, or simply soak in the energetic atmosphere. Next, explore Chinatown (Cholon), a Chinese heritage district with its numerous shops, traditional Chinese restaurants, and centuries-old pagodas and pagodas. Stop at Thien Hau Temple, a grand 19th-century sea goddess temple with beautiful wood carvings and a pungent atmosphere filled with burning incense.

Evening: Complete your evening with a luxurious boat trip down the Saigon River, in which you will enjoy scrumptious Vietnamese foods and glide under city lights-filled cityscapes. The boat tour will feature panoramic views of renowned buildings such as Bitexco Financial Tower and river-spanning city lights-filled cityscapes and lit-up structures.

Day 8: Mekong Delta – The Heart of Vietnam’s Agriculture

Morning: Leave city life and go to My Tho, Mekong Delta gateway. Get onto a traditional wood boat and float down the river, witnessing life in and around the river and its people firsthand. Stop at a floating marketplace, in which farmers sell fruits, produce, and seafood off of floating platforms.

Afternoon: Stop at coconut candy factories, and witness and even produce your own, with the locals, a renowned Mekong dessert sweetie. Enjoy a fruit-tasting tour at an orchard, accompanied by traditional country songs played in the background. Ride a horse cart through fruit farms and rural settlements, and indulge in a serene country life in between.

Evening: Check in at your Can Tho city accommodation, in the heart of the Mekong Delta, and enjoy a meal with specialties such as elephant ear fish and river prawns.

Day 9: Cai Rang Floating Market & Vung Tau Beach Escape

Morning: Have an early morning start and go out to Cai Rang Floating Market, one of Vietnam’s largest and most colorful floating markets. Dozens of floating barges sell fruits, including fruits native to the tropics, and even coffee, and a selection of vegetables. Get a glimpse of a one-of-a-kind life in which humans conduct trading in a floating atmosphere.  Enjoy a bowl of noodle soup served from a floating kitchen, a real culinary reflection of life in the Mekong.

Afternoon: Vung Tau, a city with its ocean-fresh sea and its gold coastlines is your destination for today. Check in at your seaside accommodation and spend your afternoon lounging at Back Beach, getting a tan, and taking a refreshing dip in the sea. For thrill enthusiasts, jet skiing and parasailing, a water activity for your thrill-seeking souls, is a must-try.

Evening: Savor a seaside meal of freshly grilled sea foods, such as squid, and locally prepared dishes such as garlic butter crab. Stroll at the seaside promenade, enjoying the cool sea wind and peaceful atmosphere of such a lovely seaside town.

Day 10: Return to Ho Chi Minh – Departure for Ethiopia

Morning: Spend your morning lounging and enjoying your Vung Tau farewell moments. Chill out with a leisurely promenade at a seaside coffee shop with a traditional egg coffee, or go over to Christ the King Statue, offering a panoramic view of the coast.

Afternoon: Backtransfer to Ho Chi Minh City, and have free time for a little last-minute shopping at Dong Khoi Street or Vincom Center. Shop for souvenirs, silk apparel, or coffee for a keepsake to remember your journey with.

Evening: Set off for Tan Son Nhat International Airport, and your journey concludes. Get onto your return trip to Ethiopia, with memories of unforgettable beauty in Vietnam’s landscapes, rich heritage, and hospitality in your heart forever.

Extended Itinerary for 12-day Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

Day 11: Can Gio Mangrove Forest – Nature & Wildlife Exploration

Morning: Leave the city and drive to Can Gio Mangrove Forest, a UNESCO-listed biosphere reserve located a quick drive from Ho Chi Minh City. Known locally as “Green Lung of Saigon," the expansive preserve is composed of mangrove forests, exotic wildlife, and unorthodox wetland habitats. Begin at Monkey Island Reserve, and have an opportunity to socialize with friendly monkeys and witness them in full swing in their native habitat.

Resume your tour with a visit to the Crocodile Sanctuary, a habitat for a population of over 1,500 saltwater crocodiles. Learn about conservation programs and even witness firsthand experiences of crocodile feeding sessions. On your tour, witness endangered species of birds and fauna living in a secure environment in such a sanctuary.

Afternoon: Depart on a boat tour through the thick cover of mangrove forests, gliding through peaceful, winding rivers. One boat tour takes one deep into unspoiled forests, with a chance to see birds, fish, and animals living in such an environment. Stop at Rung Sac Guerrilla 

Base, a location used during years of war by Vietnamese guerrilla troopers. Observe restored bunkers, tunnels, and museums with the determination of the Vietnamese people.

Following a thrilling tour, stop at a traditional village, and witness fishermen at work, learn about life in a traditional village, and even try your hands at traditional net fishing. Have a lunch of freshly prepared seafood at a riverfront restaurant, enjoying dishes prepared with locally harvested fish, shrimp, and crab.

Evening: Back in Ho Chi Minh City for a leisurely evening. Relax at your hotel, indulge in a traditional Vietnamese spa, or stroll down Nguyen Hue Walking Street, a street filled with street food, street performers, and nightlife, attracting both visitors and locals for its street performances, street food, and nightlife.

Day 12: Shopping & Free Time – Departure for Ethiopia

Morning: No trip to Vietnam ever ends without taking with you some authentic souvenirs! Spend your last day visiting Dong Khoi Street, Ho Chi Minh’s commercial district, and its assortment of goods, such as silk apparel, lacquerware, handicrafts, and high street and designer brands. For a newer, newer retail therapy, go to Vincom Center, one of Ho Chi Minh’s busiest malls, with an assortment of international brands and national designers.

And for coffee connoisseurs, it’s a perfect chance to purchase a bulk stash of Vietnamese coffee and tea, too. Drop in at Trung Nguyen Legend Café and The Coffee House have a go at its famous egg coffee and coconut coffee, and purchase a bag of coffee beans to enjoy in your native country.

Afternoon: Relax with a leisure farewell in a traditional coffeehouse coffee shop, having one final Ca Phe Sua Da (Vietnamese iced coffee) and reflecting on your incredible journey. With your leisure, stroll through Tao Dan Park, or pay a quiet visit to a Buddhist pagoda, and then depart for your journey’s conclusion.

Evening: Your Vietnam package tours from Ethiopia will have a concluding transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your journey homeward. Bid adios to Vietnam’s stunning beauty, warm citizens, and delish foods, with memories of your unforgettable trip forever in your heart.

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

Tour Includes:

• Accommodating in 4-star and 5-star hotels, 4-star and 5-star cruises in Ha Long Bay, and homestays in traditional village
• Domestic airline journey between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi (economy class).
• Private car with air-conditioned vehicles during the tour
• Daily breakfast, lunch, and dinners with traditional Vietnamese foods
• Admission fees for all of the mentioned attractions, cruises, guided tours, and cultural events.
• Trained, fluent-speaking guides provide in-depth information and direction during the tour.
• Airport transfers for both arriving and departing
• Boat tours in Can Gio Mangrove Forest, Ba Be Lake, and Mekong Delta.

Tour Excludes:

• Ethiopian international flights to Vietnam (round trip).
• Visa application fees for Vietnam.
• Private expenses including supplementary meals, drinks, washing, and purchases
• Travel cover (highly recommended).
• Free activity and excursion programs in addition to scheduled itinerary
• Guide and taxi tips, and tips for workers in hotels

Essential Travel Tips for Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

Visa Requirements for Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

Ethiopian visitors must have a Vietnam eVisa, for which an application can be filed in anticipation of a trip. It is an easy and quick process and takes about 3-5 working days for approval. Visitors can access the website of Vietnam Immigration, file an application, and affix a passport photograph.

A minimum six-month duration, a valid, passport is a requirement for application. Most prevalent is an ingle-entry, 30-day valid, eVisa. After approval, have your eVisa printed and produce it when arriving at any of Vietnam’s international airports. Apply at least two weeks in advance in case of any last-minute complications.

Best Time to Visit on Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

Vietnam is a country with a full-year tour, but the most ideal period for a tour in Vietnam package tours from Ethiopia varies with the regions to explore.

• March to May (Spring):: Warm and lovely, ideal for a trip to Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, and the Mekong Delta.
• June to August (Summer): Warm and rainy, perfect for a trip to coastal resorts including Da Nang, Nha Trang, and Phu Quoc.
• September to November (Autumn): Cooler temperatures and yellowed paddy, perfect for Sapa and Mu Cang Chai.
• December to February (Winter): Cold in the North but warm in the South, ideal for Ho Chi Minh City and Mekong Delta tours.

Currency & Budgeting for Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

The country’s national unit is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). USD, however, can be exchanged anywhere in tourism areas. Exchange your cash at a bank, a currency counter, or a large hotel for the best value.

Ethiopian visitors budget for your trip and include in your budget below daily expenses:

• Backpackers and budget travelers: $30-50 a day (hostels, street food
• Mid-range visitors: $50-100 a day (accommodations, restaurants, guided
• High-end guests: $150 and above per day (resort stays, private chauffeurs, high

Credit and debit cards can be utilized in hotels, restaurants, and malls, but in street shops and small stores, cash is preferred. Bring with you small VND denominations for convenient payment.

Cultural Etiquette & Safety Tips for Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

The Vietnamese value courtesy and respect, and familiarity with customs will make Ethiopian visitors have a trip with a positive environment.

Dos for Ethiopian Tourists in Vietnam

• Shake hands with a bow and a smile, not a smile alone.
• Take off your shoes when entering houses and temples.
• Use both hands when handing over and taking money and gifts.
• Dress modestly when visiting sacred sites.
• Be respectful when photographing, particularly when photographing monks or villagers in general.

Don’ts to Keep in Mind

• Avoid having your feet face towards persons or religious idols.
• Avoid touching one’s head, as it is considered offensive.
• Shun public expression of affection, for such is not a custom in Vietnam.
• Avoid using tap water buy bottled or filtered water at all times.
• Avoid political and Vietnam War topics in social discussion

Vietnam is a safe country for visitors, but Ethiopian visitors have to exercise care when dealing with thieves in crowded environments such as in public transportation and markets.

Packing List for Vietnam Package Tours from Ethiopia

Dressing properly for Vietnam tour packages will make your journey comfortable. There is a variation in temperature, and therefore, lightly for hot regions and warm clothes for the northern region.

Essential Travel Documents & Items

• Passport printed eVisa, and travel insurance documents.
• The following payment options can be utilized.
• Travel confirmations for hotels and flights.

Clothing Recommendations

• Light, breathable cotton clothes for warm areas including Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta region.
• Lighter outerwear for cold winter in Hanoi and Sapa in North
• Good walking shoes for city tours and hiking trails
• Swimwear for Ha Long Bay and beach destinations.

Personal Care & Health Essentials

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection.
• A rural and Mekong Delta region bug spray and mosquito repellent
• Basic first aid (pain killers, anti-emetics, adhesive band-aids).

Electronics & Gadgets

• Universal adapter (Vietnam utilizes 220V, Type A, C, or F plug types).
• Power bank for use when out and about
• Unlocked phone with a local SIM card for internet access (available at the airport).

Conclusion

Avoid missing out on a trip to Vietnam with our Vietnam package tours from Ethiopia! Hanoi city life, the beauty of Ha Long Bay and Mu Cang Chai, and a blend of cultures, environment, and actual experiences make for a perfect 10-12 day tour in an immersive way. With our Vietnam Package Tours, your trip will be a hitch-free journey, with expert guides, and memories for a lifetime.

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