Ultimate 10-Day Vietnam Discovery

Name: Ultimate 10-Day Vietnam Discovery
Brand: Tour
Rating: 5.0 (12 reviews)

Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong, Cu Chi

Starts Hanoi

+ 4 Destinations Halong Bay, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong More

Ends Cu Chi

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Trip overview

See the very best of it all with this 10 day North to South Vietnam tour. Experience an overnight on boat on Halong Bay and immerse yourself into the vibrant energy and rich history of this incredible country. Continue your trip to the Middle of Vietnam with beautiful and peaceful landscape of Hoi An. Enjoy all the bustling of Ho Chi Minh city then experience the countryside of Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnel. Your package includes breakfast daily, accommodation, transportation, Halong Bay cruise, domestic flights, sightseeing and much more.

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Trip Inclusion

9 nights’ accommodation included 8 nights in hotel, 1 night on Halong Bay cruise
Flight ticket Hanoi to Da Nang, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city with 20 Kg check and 7 Kg hand carry
Airport transfer private car in Hanoi, Da Nang Ho Chi Minh international Airport
Guided Tour to Halong bay 2 days 1 night on Cruises, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnel.
Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Tax and service charge.

Trip Exclusions

Return airfares from your country to Vietnam
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Other things are not mentioned clearly in the packages
Visa to Vietnam
Travel insurance

Package Price

Tour price is in AUD, based on DOUBLE/TWIN sharing

Accomodation Standard	3 Star	4 Star	5 Star
Tour offer price	1350	1750	2500
Public rate	2870	3857	5450
Save off	55%	55%	55%

Solo Traveller/Single supplement: Please contact us for the best offer

Children Policy:

Children under 5 years old, sharing bed with parents: 40% of adult price

Children from 5 years old to 8 years old, sharing bed with parent: 85% of adult price; if staying in an extra bed: 95% of adult price plus any surcharge to upgrade to family room

Children from 9 years old: adult price

Second child will have a different price and will be advised in each case

Term And Condition

Fine Print

Blackout dates: 15-19 Feb 2026 (Vietnamese Lunar New Year)
Surcharges may apply on the Gala Dinner cruises on 24 Dec and 31 Dec
Deal is valid for 1 person based on 2 people traveling together (twin-share)
High season surcharge $Aud 100 apply for: 24 Dec to 4 Jan, 20 April to 5 May, 28 Aug to 5 Sept, and Feb-2026, June, July, Aug
Extend and adjust your trip
Tours depart daily

How to Redeem

Can travel from: 1 May 2025
Can travel to: 15 Dec 2026
Deal is non-refundable, surcharges apply to any date changes
Email to book: info@halongtoursbooking.com

Travel with Halong Tours Booking, you can easy to:

Extend and adjust your trip in a convert way.
Extend their stay to other places around Vietnam such as Nha Trang. Phu Quoc, Da Lat, ect.
Upgrade to 4 or 5 star accommodation
Upgrade to small group or private tours

All are payable directly to Halong Tours Booking.

Hotel List On Packages

	3 Star package	4 Star package		5 Star package
Hotel in Hanoi
Hotel Name	La Dolce Vita Hotel		Rex Hanoi Hotel	Apricot Hotel
Add	53 Hang Bo		44 Gia Ngu	136 Hang Trong
Room type	Superior Room		Deluxe Room	Sketch room
Cruise in Halong Bay
Cruise Name	Le Journey Classic cruise		Syrena cruise/ Le Journey Premium cruise	La Casta Cruise
Room type	Deluxe cabin		Deluxe cabin/ Deluxe cabin	Junior Suite cabin
Hotel in Hoi An with swimming pool
Hotel name	Kiman Hotel and Spa		Amina Lantana Hoi An Hotel	La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Add	461-463 Hai Ba Trung		97 Nguyen Duy Hieu	130 Hung Vuong
Room type	Superior room		Deluxe City View room	Deluxe room
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Hotel Name	Prague Saigon Hotel/Nicecy Boutique Hotel		Paragon Saigon Hotel/Harmony Saigon Hotel	Hotel Majestic Saigon/ La Siesta Premium Hotel
Add	175/10-12 Pham Ngu Lao/27-29 Truong Dinh		22 Thi Sach/ 34 Bui Thi Xuan	1 Dong Khoi Street/180-186 Ly Tu Trong
Room type	Superior room/Deluxe Room		Deluxe room/ Premier Deluxe room	Century Deluxe City view room/Deluxe room
* Hotels are subjected to availability and can be changed to similar one in case of fully booked

Visa to Vietnam

This is the udpated information reagarding Visa to Vietnam and Cambodia till with Australians and New Zealand passport holders. Please check with us via info@halongtoursbooking.com if you have different nationality for most update and accurate information

VIETNAM EVISA: This MUST be applied prior to your travelling date. This letter can be obtained via 3 main ways:

+ Contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in your place

+ Apply online via our governmental immigration department official website and follow instructions (https://evisa.gov.vn)

+ Use our service (Highly recommend): We can assist you to arrange an E-Visa to enter Vietnam all you need to do is to send over your details. The fee is 52 USD/person for single entry for 30 days including the stamp fee in which you do not need to pay any extra fee at the airport.

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$500 Gift Card - customer pays $425
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The gift card program cannot be combined with any other promotions or discounts.
Gift cards do not apply to individual services such as day tours, flights, visas, or similar standalone items.
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Any remaining balance after redeeming a gift card is non-refundable.

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or via WhatsApp: +84 916 921 683.
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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Airport Pick Up - Transfer To Hotel (N/A)

Upon arrival to Noi Bai airport, you will get picked up and transferred to Hanoi city center, the most exciting place for tourists.The rest of the day is free at your leisure.

You are free to discover the bustling streets of the “Quarter of the 36 guilds’’ – a place of unique charm and endless activity: artisans, stalls, tinsmiths, jewellers, calligraphers, carpenters, mobile stalls, leather or rattan goods, people selling fans, votive objects, lacquer ware, silk, mats, paper, pipes and so much more.

Check in time: 14.00pm

Night 1: Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

3 Star & 4 Star Cruise Itinerary

07.45 – 08.30: You will be picked up from your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Then we will head to Ha Long Bay. You may enjoy the landscape of the Red River Delta along the way

11.30: Upon arriving in our lobby in Tuan Chau Marina, you may take a short stretch while our staff arranges all registration with the local government.

12.00 – 12.30: The cruise captain and staff will welcome you onboard after a short tender transfer. While enjoying a refreshing welcome drink, a short cruise briefing and safety instructions will be given.

12.30 – 13.00:the cruise voyages to Ha Long Bay – one of the New Seven Nature Wonders of the World. Lunch is served on board while the cruise passes via amazing limestone karst formations that rise up out of the sea in an impressive manner.

14.00 – 14.30: You will leave the cruise to explore Sung Sot Cave (also known as Surprise/ Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay.

15.00: Returning to the cruise, the trip will continue to Ti Top Island. Here, you can watch the magnificent view over either the Gulf of Tonkin or swim in the emerald green and cool water.

17.00: After a long day, this is the ideal time to enjoy energizing drinks and snacks by joining ‘Happy Hour’ or Cooking Class on the sundeck

19.30: Sumptuous Dinner is served. Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful onboard catering staff.

20.30: After dinner, various activities including karaoke, and squid fishing are organized. Or you can just laze around with exhilarating drinks from our bar. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.

Option travel with 5-star cruise:

Hanoi-Halong - Lan Ha Bay (Meal: B, L, D)

8.00-8.30am: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi then transfer to Halong Bay by Limousine via high way

11.30am: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in at the waiting room.

12.30pm: Welcome onboard and enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedures.

13.30pm: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong –Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15.45pm: You can choose to experience spa treatment, relax on the sundesk, outdoor swimming pool or explore Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayakinghere.

17:30 – 18:30pm: Come back to our cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

19.30pm: Dinner is served at the restaurant.

21:00pm: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke singing...

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Light cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - It’s time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay)

Night 2: Overnight on Cruise

Day 3: Halong Bay - Hanoi (B/L)

3 Star & 4 Star Cruise Itinerary

06.15 – 07.00: Breakfast is served. It can be a great idea to enjoy the meal with the magnificent view of the sunrise in Ha Long Bay.

8.00 -9.30: The cruise gets closer to the center of the Natural Preservation Area. Join our guide on a short trip to Luon Cave. This magic work of nature shows you the formation of karst mountains. You can discover this time masterpiece by kayaking on your own. If you are lucky, you can catch great photos with mischievous monkeys jigging up and down around the cliffs.

9.30: Welcome you back on board and it is time for checking out.

10.00: Whilst cruising back, delightful lunch will be served.

11.35: We return to the quayside in the south of the bay, where our visitors disembark in Tuan Chau Marina. And leave for Ha Noi on our shuttle.

15.30 – 16.00: You will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter

Option travel with 5-star cruise:

Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi (Meal: B, L)

7.00am: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

8.15am: Visit the famous Frog Pond area, this is the filming location of the famous movie Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh 2018. Here you can freely kayak to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself in the cool, clear blue water.

09.00am: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

9.30am: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedures

10.15am: Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbor.

11.30am: You take the high-speed canoe back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.

15.30pm: Arrive in Hanoi

Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

Optional tour: Hanoi Street food walking tour

17:45-18:00: our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start walking tour in old quarter "36 streets" to visit some famous and specialized- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business every day, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes (We can customize vegetarian food or special requirement)

The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact. It is very difficult to find some local food on your own in hidden alleys or sidewalks; certainly the best way to make it easy is joining, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language.

At 21.00, our tour guide say goodbye to you, and will help you order taxi or show you direction back your hotel

Night 3: Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi- Airport Transfer- Fly To Da Nang- Transfer To Hotel In Hoi An (B)

Today, you will have free time till our driver comes to pick you up to the airport to take flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and dropped off at the hotel in Hoi An town.

Once a bustling Southeast Asian trading port, the city is still a powerful melange of cultures, influences and traditions. Marvellously preserved Japanese merchant houses and historic Vietnamese trading warehouses rub shoulders with grand Confucian temples and modern office buildings to form a colourful tapestry.

The ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the most important trading port in Southeast Asia in the 15th century. Its ancient past is superbly preserved in an enchanting collection of temples, pagodas, shop houses and magnificent private homes in the town's Old Quarter.

Night 4: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An - Free And Easy (B)

Today, you will have the whole day to explore Hoi An town on your own.

Otherwise, you can contact Halong Tours Booking to book the optional tour as below:

Optional tour: Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge- way to paradise.

Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, then take The Climbing Train to visit the top of the mountain& further, explore Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (old wineries) & Ling Ung Pagoda. Visit the French Village, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest and much more.

Night 5: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An- Free And Easy (B)

You will have the whole day free in Hoi An, and discover the beautiful ancient town on your own.

Or you can choose to do one of our optional tours as below:

Optional tour: Hoi An cooking class tour.

Visit Hoi An market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. You then ride to Tra Que village (a short 15 minutes cycle away.) You will be welcomed with a special local soft drink - “É” water or local tea. After your welcome, take a short walk around the vegetable garden to see local farmers at work.

Begin to learn how to cook local delicacies.

After your cooking class, enjoy the foods cooked by yourself. By bicycle we return back to the hotel.

Optional tour: My Son Holy Land Tour (Light Lunch included).

My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide. A light lunch will be served as well.

Night 6: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An - Airport Transfer - Flight To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

After breakfast at your hotel and you are free till airport transfer. Today, you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam’s largest economic center and cultural capital, Ho Chi Minh City boasts soaring skyscrapers that tower over charming French colonial structures and traditional pagodas from Saigon’s yesteryear. Past the bustling streets and dizzying traffic

Night 7: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 8: Mekong Delta Tour (B/L)

07:30 – 07:50: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19^th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City. End trip.

Night 8: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 9: Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B)

07:30 – 07:50: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.

Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun before returning to Saigon. Trip ends.

Night 9: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: HCMC - Airport Transfer - Trip Ends (B)

Today, you are free to visit Ho Chi Minh City and shopping for souvenirs until our driver transfers you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back home. Trip ends.

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Anna Wen
5.0 - Excellent
The deal from minute zero is very close. Super efficient, solving doubts and making everything always easier. Special mention for Tammy who has carried herself with a dedication and professionalism of 10. A million thanks.☺️ Fully advisable, I will repeat again without a doubt.
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Cristina Benny
5.0 - Excellent
We contacted Halong Tours Booking to arrange our honeymoon in Vietnam and could not have chosen better. We did a 10-day tour from north to south Vietnam.Tammy our agent couldn't help us anymore, we had seen some recommendations and she included it without problem. It was pending before and also throughout our tour. He was writing to us to go all right, reporting everything, when we were picked ..More
We contacted Halong Tours Booking to arrange our honeymoon in Vietnam and could not have chosen better. We did a 10-day tour from north to south Vietnam.Tammy our agent couldn't help us anymore, we had seen some recommendations and she included it without problem. It was pending before and also throughout our tour. He was writing to us to go all right, reporting everything, when we were picked up, the internal flights, absolutely no details missed and we had no problem. That made our honeymoon enjoy it and give us a lot of peace of mind.Less
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Beatriz Boxer
5.0 - Excellent
I travelled all the way from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city with them. Super attentive, helpful and with a lot of patience with my children! Great experience!! I definitely recommend
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Johanna Penninton
5.0 - Excellent
Travelling with Halong Tours Booking was just great!!.. The organization, the suggestions, the patience, the caring while travelling all around Vietnam was something really appreciated.Alice Nguyen is an amazing travel agent, always there to help!!
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Kevin Aw
5.0 - Excellent
Ms Tammy, the tour agent, provided excellent service both during the itinerary enquiry and throughout the tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh city. She was always proactive, following up to ensure we had everything we needed. The tour was a great value for the money
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maddy ex
5.0 - Excellent
This is the 2nd time I took service with Halong Tours Booking. The 1st time was in dec last year in Cambodia and this time to Vietnam. Both was handled by Alice that was so helpful n dedicated. She keep following up with me even on my travel date to ensure that we're well taken care of. Thank you so much Alice for great and breaze travel experience. I highly recommend the service from her and ..More
This is the 2nd time I took service with Halong Tours Booking. The 1st time was in dec last year in Cambodia and this time to Vietnam. Both was handled by Alice that was so helpful n dedicated. She keep following up with me even on my travel date to ensure that we're well taken care of. Thank you so much Alice for great and breaze travel experience. I highly recommend the service from her and this travel agency whenever u're thinking to travel to Vietnam. U are sure to be in good hands.Less
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lynette smith
5.0 - Excellent
Tammy from Halong Tours Booking is responsive to queries on itinerary & able to make recommendations based on customer requests. Overall, we are satisfied with the tour package & will recommend this tour agency.
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Solomon White
5.0 - Excellent
Beautiful experience, thanks to our operator Tammy who supported us throughout our 10-day trip. Nice experience, highly recommend this agency. Many thanks to Tammy and all the guides.If I go back to Asia we think we'll lean on Halong Tours Booking again.
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Isla Alexander
5.0 - Excellent
Our tour coordinator Alice from Halong Tours Booking was really professional, accomodating in every way and organised our private tour very well.We enjoyed our stays in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, especially Hoi An where the scenery is amazing, the climate is very pleasant, people are all friendly.I highly recommend Halong Tours Booking for any Vietnam private tour arrangements. And look out for Alice ..More
Our tour coordinator Alice from Halong Tours Booking was really professional, accomodating in every way and organised our private tour very well.We enjoyed our stays in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh, especially Hoi An where the scenery is amazing, the climate is very pleasant, people are all friendly.I highly recommend Halong Tours Booking for any Vietnam private tour arrangements. And look out for Alice !!!!! Thank you Alice .Less
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Seadney Green
5.0 - Excellent
Our contact Tammy, at Halong Tours Booking prepared an incredible 5 Star itinerary for us. We are senior citizens in our 80s. Everything was planned to suit our needs and abilities. Tammy was super efficient and responsive to every detail and request. Her choice of 5 Star Hotels was perfectWe felt spoilt and were very well cared for .Our three guides were knowledgeable ,efficient,very supportive ..More
Our contact Tammy, at Halong Tours Booking prepared an incredible 5 Star itinerary for us. We are senior citizens in our 80s. Everything was planned to suit our needs and abilities. Tammy was super efficient and responsive to every detail and request. Her choice of 5 Star Hotels was perfectWe felt spoilt and were very well cared for .Our three guides were knowledgeable ,efficient,very supportive and friendly. We enjoyed their company and learnt a lot about the life and culture of Vietnam!All in all this was an amazing adventure for us made possible by Halong Tours Booking and undoubtedly one of the best holiday experiences everThank youLess
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Joo Lee
5.0 - Excellent
We just completed our 10-day trip with Halong Tours Booking, and everything was excellent. The itinerary was smooth, well-planned, and very enjoyable for our group.Our agent-Tammy was professional, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The driver was safe and dependable throughout the journey.We truly enjoyed the food, scenery, and overall experience. Highly recommended THalong Tours Booking for anyone ..More
We just completed our 10-day trip with Halong Tours Booking, and everything was excellent. The itinerary was smooth, well-planned, and very enjoyable for our group.Our agent-Tammy was professional, helpful, and very knowledgeable. The driver was safe and dependable throughout the journey.We truly enjoyed the food, scenery, and overall experience. Highly recommended THalong Tours Booking for anyone visiting VietnamLess
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Zoe Marilyn
5.0 - Excellent
We’re really happy with the services over the past 10 days, especially from the tour guide Justine and the driver. Justine was helpful and friendly with everyone, and the driver was patient and drove safely the whole trip.