Tour Overview
Discover the enchanting beauty and rich culture of Vietnam on this comprehensive journey from north to south. Experience the bustling streets of Hanoi, cruise through the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, wander the lantern-lit streets of ancient Hoi An, and feel the energy of Ho Chi Minh City.
This tour combines UNESCO World Heritage Sites, stunning natural landscapes, delicious cuisine, and warm Vietnamese hospitality. From traditional water puppets to French colonial architecture, from serene rice paddies to vibrant markets — Vietnam will captivate your senses.
Tour Highlights
Ha Long Bay Cruise
Overnight cruise through UNESCO World Heritage karst formations
Hanoi Old Quarter
Explore 36 ancient streets and colonial architecture
Hoi An Ancient Town
UNESCO town with Japanese bridge and lantern streets
Mekong Delta
Floating markets and river life experience
Cu Chi Tunnels
Underground war tunnels near Saigon
Street Food Tours
Pho, banh mi, and authentic Vietnamese cuisine
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival in Hanoi
Xin chào! Welcome to Vietnam's capital city.
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport
- Transfer to hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter
- Check-in and freshen up
- Evening orientation walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Watch water puppet show - traditional Vietnamese art form
- Welcome dinner with Vietnamese cuisine introduction
Meals: Dinner | Overnight: Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi City Tour
Full day exploring Vietnam's cultural and political heart.
- Morning: Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum
- Presidential Palace and Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House
- One Pillar Pagoda - iconic Buddhist temple
- Temple of Literature - Vietnam's first university (1070 AD)
- Afternoon: Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
- Cyclo ride through Old Quarter's 36 streets
- Each street named after goods traditionally sold there
- Visit Dong Xuan Market
- Evening: Street food tour - try pho, bun cha, egg coffee
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Hanoi
Day 3
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay (160 km / 3.5 hours)
Journey to the stunning Ha Long Bay for overnight cruise.
- Drive through Red River Delta countryside
- Stop at roadside markets and rice paddies
- Arrive at Ha Long Bay Marina (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
- Board luxury cruise boat
- Welcome drink and lunch on deck
- Cruise through limestone karst formations
- Visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) - stunning stalactites
- Kayaking or bamboo boat ride in secluded lagoons
- Sunset from top deck
- Cooking demonstration on board
- Dinner with fresh seafood
- Optional: squid fishing from boat
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Ha Long Bay (Cruise)
Day 4
Ha Long Bay to Hanoi to Hoi An
Morning cruise, then fly to Central Vietnam.
- Early morning Tai Chi session on deck (optional)
- Sunrise over Ha Long Bay
- Breakfast on board
- Visit floating fishing village
- Cruise back to harbor
- Drive back to Hanoi
- Afternoon flight to Da Nang
- Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town (30 km)
- Check-in to hotel in or near Old Town
- Evening stroll through lantern-lit streets
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hoi An
Day 5
Hoi An Ancient Town
Full day exploring UNESCO World Heritage town.
- Morning: Walking tour of Ancient Town
- Japanese Covered Bridge (symbol of Hoi An)
- Old merchant houses with Chinese architecture
- Assembly Halls of Chinese congregations
- Central Market for local crafts
- Optional: Get custom tailored clothes (Hoi An famous for this)
- Afternoon: Cooking class - learn to make Vietnamese dishes
- Market tour with chef
- Hands-on cooking experience
- Eat what you cook for lunch
- Bicycle ride to rice fields and water buffalo
- Evening: Free time to explore
- Release paper lanterns on Thu Bon River (traditional custom)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Hoi An
Day 6
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Fly to Vietnam's largest and most vibrant city.
- Morning at leisure in Hoi An
- Optional: Visit An Bang Beach (4 km from town)
- Optional: Visit My Son Sanctuary (Hindu temples, UNESCO site)
- Transfer to Da Nang Airport
- Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
- Check-in to hotel in District 1
- Evening: Orientation walk
- Dong Khoi Street for shopping
- Nguyen Hue Walking Street
- Dinner at rooftop restaurant with city views
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7
Cu Chi Tunnels & Saigon City Tour
War history and city exploration.
- Morning: Half-day trip to Cu Chi Tunnels (70 km)
- Explore 250 km underground tunnel network
- Used by Viet Cong during Vietnam War
- See living quarters, hospitals, command centers
- Opportunity to crawl through tunnels (optional)
- Afternoon: Return to Saigon for city tour
- Reunification Palace (former Presidential Palace)
- War Remnants Museum
- Notre Dame Cathedral (French colonial architecture)
- Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel
- Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and local snacks
- Evening: Saigon River dinner cruise with live music
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8
Mekong Delta Day Trip
Experience the river life of southern Vietnam.
- Early departure to Mekong Delta (70 km to My Tho)
- Board boat to explore Mekong River
- Visit local islands and fruit orchards
- Sample tropical fruits (rambutan, dragon fruit, longan)
- Visit honey bee farm and coconut candy workshop
- Traditional Vietnamese music performance
- Narrow canal cruise on sampan boat
- Experience life along waterways
- Lunch featuring Mekong specialties (elephant ear fish)
- Visit floating market if schedule permits
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
- Evening free for shopping or relaxation
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City - Free Day
Explore at your own pace or take optional tours.
- Day at leisure to explore Saigon
- Optional activities:
- Visit Jade Emperor Pagoda
- Explore Cholon (Chinatown) and Binh Tay Market
- Spa and massage treatments
- Shopping on Dong Khoi and Le Loi streets
- Visit Saigon Opera House
- Take motorbike street food tour
- Museum visits (Fine Arts, History Museum)
- Evening: Farewell dinner at traditional Vietnamese restaurant
- AO show at Saigon Opera House (optional, extra cost)
Meals: Breakfast, Farewell Dinner | Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Tạm biệt Vietnam! Until we meet again.
- Breakfast at hotel
- Free time for last-minute shopping
- Check-out (late check-out available on request)
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Depart with memories of beautiful Vietnam
Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
Included
- 9 nights accommodation (4-star hotels + 1 night cruise)
- All meals as mentioned in itinerary
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise on luxury junk boat
- 3 domestic flights (Hanoi-Da Nang-Ho Chi Minh)
- Private AC vehicle for all transfers
- English-speaking guides at each destination
- All entrance fees and activities mentioned
- Water puppet show in Hanoi
- Cooking class in Hoi An
- Cu Chi Tunnels tour
- Mekong Delta boat trip
- Cyclo ride in Hanoi
- 24/7 support throughout tour