Vietnam

[Benjamin91]

going hcmc in dec..6 days is it too much?
Have a rough guide of what to do...Planning to go 1 day city tour, 1 day cu chi, 1 day mekong and going to stay mui ne for 1 night

But i don't know what to put on which day...suggestions pls ? Thks.

 

[Handsome_guy]

going hcmc in dec..6 days is it too much?
Have a rough guide of what to do...Planning to go 1 day city tour, 1 day cu chi, 1 day mekong and going to stay mui ne for 1 night

But i don't know what to put on which day...suggestions pls ? Thks.

Go cu chi and mekong must wear singlet and berms and slippers. Weather is hot so dress light.

 

[jesseint]

Can just book there and remember to bargain.

just book there. ask around before deciding. prices are generally the same after bargaining.

Thanks guys for then input

Will update here after I come back

 

[choozixuan]

Go hanoi book halong bay cruise in hotel itself or book online at agoda etc is easier and better price offer and more choices. Pls advice... Beside that wat is the average price for lan deng there...

 

[Handsome_guy]

Anyone knows how to travel from hcm to vung tau by bus? Is it can just book a bus from sinh tourist?

 

[beanstalk6]

Anyone knows how to travel from hcm to vung tau by bus? Is it can just book a bus from sinh tourist?

Vung Tau travel guide - Wikitravel
I took directions from the above. Took a bus there and returned by hydrofoil.

 

[alanjw55]

for train tickets to go up to sapa, would it be better to get it online now?or i can still get it off the counter??
going in december

 

[~大.芒.果~]

okay thanks thanks will take note...

anyway just booked 2 nights of hostel at may de ville hostel...hopefully its good bah...



the next night i'll go up sapa

i booked the same place as you in early nov (two wks later)! pls let me know how it is

 

[jonchong]

I've been to hcmc before but will be heading to Hanoi/ Ha Long bay first time in Jan. Any recommendations of things to do? Will be spending 5 days.

 

[alanjw55]

i booked the same place as you in early nov (two wks later)! pls let me know how it is

no problem man
sharing is caring

 

[~大.芒.果~]

Just arrived at Hanoi and bought a sim card with unlimted 3G for a mth on recommendation from the kind folks at the hotel. Wanted to ask for a shorter plan but he says there's only the monthly one lol. Only few sgd diff so i didn't want to bother.

guess if anybody is interested in the sim card, i can pass it to you after i come back on the 10th

 

[tenz1204]

Hi Da mang Guo, I am going Hanoi during mid dec, still able to use? How to get from you?

 

[~大.芒.果~]

Hi Da mang Guo, I am going Hanoi during mid dec, still able to use? How to get from you?

my data plan is only from 6 nov to 5 dec, so someone travelling then will benefit from it

unfortunately won't cover till mid dec can get it yrself off the streets/at shops.

 

[Adrian14]

Hi ~大.芒.果~!

Thank you for posting this. My fiancee and I will be heading up Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay from 12th to 17th Nov. I think this will be a great help for us with your SIM card. Could I check with you:

1. Is it the mini SIM or regular big SIM card?
2. What's the cost you'd be looking at?
3. Venue you'd be most convenient in for us to look for you.

Thank you!

Regards,
Adrian

 

[~大.芒.果~]

Hi ~大.芒.果~!

Thank you for posting this. My fiancee and I will be heading up Hanoi, Sapa and Halong Bay from 12th to 17th Nov. I think this will be a great help for us with your SIM card. Could I check with you:

1. Is it the mini SIM or regular big SIM card?
2. What's the cost you'd be looking at?
3. Venue you'd be most convenient in for us to look for you.

Thank you!

Regards,
Adrian

will pm you...

sim card wasn't expensive lah, just helping out fellow tourists since the sim card will be useless to me aft that

 

[maxell_555]

Should I use a custom tour agent with the price below?

Itinerary 1

10 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your
hotel. If you arrive early, we can do a walking tour of the Old
Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

11 Dec
Guided tour of Hanoi city. Overnight in Hanoi

12 Dec
Day-trip to Ninh Binh province where we will visit Hoa Lu (ancient
capital of Vietnam before it was shifted to Hanoi) and take a
leisurely row-boat ride along a gentle stream in the midst of
countryside setting to visit 3 caves at Tam Coc. Overnight in Hanoi.

13 Dec
Travel to Halong Bay. When we arrive, board the overnight boat which
will bring us to explore caves, visit a floating fishing village and
cruise by many interestingly-shaped islands in the bay. Overnight on
the boat.

14 Dec
Wake up to the quiet surroundings of the beautiful bay. Cruise
further before we disembark at around 11am and make the return journey
back to Hanoi, reaching the city around 4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

15 Dec
Free & easy until transfer to the airport for departure.

Itinerary 2

10 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your
hotel. If you arrive early, we can do a walking tour of the Old
Quarter. Take the overnight train for Lao Cai, Sapa.

11 Dec
Arrive into Lao Cai early morning, transfer to Sapa. Light trek to
visit Cat Cat village, enroute passing by a waterfall & suspension
bridge. Overnight in Sapa.

12 Dec
Travel to visit Lao Chai & Ta Van villages, and there is some free &
easy time in the afternoon to explore Sapa town on your own. Transfer
to Lao Cai in the evening to take the overnight train back to Hanoi.

13 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi early morning. Travel to Halong Bay. When we
arrive, board the overnight boat which will bring us to explore caves,
visit a floating fishing village and cruise by many
interestingly-shaped islands in the bay. Overnight on the boat.

14 Dec
Wake up to the quiet surroundings of the beautiful bay. Cruise
further before we disembark at around 11am and make the return journey
back to Hanoi, reaching the city around 4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

15 Dec
Free & easy until transfer to the airport for departure.

For the itinerary shared with you in the email below, and for your group of 2 persons, it will be:

- US$420 per pax (with private city tour)
- US$375 per pax (without city tour; 11 Dec will be kept as free & easy to explore Hanoi on your own)

This includes:
- airport transfers in a private 4-seater vehicle; shared transfers with other travelles for Halong Bay & Tam Coc trips
- 3 nights' accommodations (twin share) at 3-star Authentic Hotel with breakfasts provided
- 1 night's accommodations (twin share) on deluxe Phoenix Cruise with meals (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast & 1 brunch on 2nd day) on board
- row-boat at Tam Coc
- water puppet show (if you choose the city tour option)
- entrance & registration fees
- English-speaking guide

It excludes:
- other meals & drinks
- personal expenses & insurance
- tips

 

[xxslayer]

hey guys. is it recommended for us to go to cu chi tunnel and the war remnants on our own instead of joining the tour? my friends dont like the idea of joining tour as they scared it will be too rush.

 

[guanguan]

Hi,

I'm planning to visit HCM on february period. How's the weather?

Will be going 4D3N.

Most recommend to go Mekong delta (2D1N)

And Cu Chi Tunnel (1D)

Which tour agency should i book from for above tour?

Any other recommendations for shopping, museum, palace and hotel? First timer here.

Thanks alot.

 

[beanstalk6]

Most of the guided tours that originate from the backpacker district are more or less the same. Tourists from every agency there are consolidated by the actual tour agent that conducts the tour. Not much of a price differential even, and the itinerary are of course little different.

 

[~大.芒.果~]

Should I use a custom tour agent with the price below?

Itinerary 1

10 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your
hotel. If you arrive early, we can do a walking tour of the Old
Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

11 Dec
Guided tour of Hanoi city. Overnight in Hanoi

12 Dec
Day-trip to Ninh Binh province where we will visit Hoa Lu (ancient
capital of Vietnam before it was shifted to Hanoi) and take a
leisurely row-boat ride along a gentle stream in the midst of
countryside setting to visit 3 caves at Tam Coc. Overnight in Hanoi.

13 Dec
Travel to Halong Bay. When we arrive, board the overnight boat which
will bring us to explore caves, visit a floating fishing village and
cruise by many interestingly-shaped islands in the bay. Overnight on
the boat.

14 Dec
Wake up to the quiet surroundings of the beautiful bay. Cruise
further before we disembark at around 11am and make the return journey
back to Hanoi, reaching the city around 4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

15 Dec
Free & easy until transfer to the airport for departure.

Itinerary 2

10 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi. Pick up at the airport and transfer to your
hotel. If you arrive early, we can do a walking tour of the Old
Quarter. Take the overnight train for Lao Cai, Sapa.

11 Dec
Arrive into Lao Cai early morning, transfer to Sapa. Light trek to
visit Cat Cat village, enroute passing by a waterfall & suspension
bridge. Overnight in Sapa.

12 Dec
Travel to visit Lao Chai & Ta Van villages, and there is some free &
easy time in the afternoon to explore Sapa town on your own. Transfer
to Lao Cai in the evening to take the overnight train back to Hanoi.

13 Dec
Arrive into Hanoi early morning. Travel to Halong Bay. When we
arrive, board the overnight boat which will bring us to explore caves,
visit a floating fishing village and cruise by many
interestingly-shaped islands in the bay. Overnight on the boat.

14 Dec
Wake up to the quiet surroundings of the beautiful bay. Cruise
further before we disembark at around 11am and make the return journey
back to Hanoi, reaching the city around 4pm. Overnight in Hanoi.

15 Dec
Free & easy until transfer to the airport for departure.

For the itinerary shared with you in the email below, and for your group of 2 persons, it will be:

- US$420 per pax (with private city tour)
- US$375 per pax (without city tour; 11 Dec will be kept as free & easy to explore Hanoi on your own)

This includes:
- airport transfers in a private 4-seater vehicle; shared transfers with other travelles for Halong Bay & Tam Coc trips
- 3 nights' accommodations (twin share) at 3-star Authentic Hotel with breakfasts provided
- 1 night's accommodations (twin share) on deluxe Phoenix Cruise with meals (1 lunch, 1 dinner, 1 breakfast & 1 brunch on 2nd day) on board
- row-boat at Tam Coc
- water puppet show (if you choose the city tour option)
- entrance & registration fees
- English-speaking guide

It excludes:
- other meals & drinks
- personal expenses & insurance
- tips

i paid 368 for two pax for itiernary one. All roughly the same things that you had. Plus city tour another 70.