Ho Chi Minh City · Da Nang · Hoi An · Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Ninh Binh — 8 days / 7 nights
Three Vietnam chapters in one route: Ho Chi Minh City’s history, the central coast and Hanoi with bay and countryside excursions.
Explore the itineraryEvery stop, thoughtfully connected.
A clearly planned route with coordinated transfers, considered stays and space to discuss what matters to your group.
- 01Ho Chi Minh City2 nights
- 02Da Nang2 nights
- 03Hanoi3 nights
- Arrive
- Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City
- Depart
- Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi
Your journey, day by day.
A clear route to start from. Your personal proposal confirms the stays, optional experiences and final arrangements.
DAY 01Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Meet the local guide and begin a city introduction with the Reunification Palace, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. See Notre Dame Cathedral from outside, subject to access. Standard hotel check-in applies.
DAY 02Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit Cu Chi for an introduction to the tunnel network and its historical context, with lunch on the programme. Discuss enclosed spaces, steps and mobility needs before choosing any tunnel entry. Return to the city.
DAY 03Fly to Da Nang & Hoi An
Take your separately arranged flight to Da Nang after a driver-only airport transfer. Meet the guide and explore Hoi An’s ancient streets and key heritage sites before returning to Da Nang.
DAY 04Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge
Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills, walk the Golden Bridge and explore the French Village and included Fantasy Park attractions. Buffet lunch and the return cable car are included. Wax Museum, wine cellar admission and coin-operated games are additional.
- Wax Museum, wine cellar and coin games at additional cost
DAY 05Fly to Hanoi & city introduction
Transfer to Da Nang airport without a guide for the separately arranged Hanoi flight. On arrival, explore Tran Quoc, the Ho Chi Minh area from outside the mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake as timing permits.
DAY 06Ha Long Bay day cruise
Drive from Hanoi to Ha Long with a private driver, without an accompanying guide. Join a shared cruise with its onboard guide, lunch and planned visits to Surprise Cave, Titop Island and Luon Cave. Kayaking or a bamboo boat experience follows the operating programme. Return to Hanoi after the cruise.
DAY 07Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc
Travel to Hoa Lu for the Dinh and Le temple sites. Continue to Tam Coc for a private boat trip through the limestone landscape, then return to Hanoi.
DAY 08Departure from Hanoi
Breakfast, then transfer to the airport in line with your confirmed flight time. Standard hotel checkout applies; late checkout is additional.
Choose your comfort.
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Included
- Twin/double accommodation with daily breakfast
- Shared Ha Long Bay day cruise with private Hanoi return transfers
- Private air-conditioned vehicle and driver for listed transfers and tours
- English-speaking guide on guided touring days; driver-only transfers as identified
- Entrance fees for the visits listed as included in the itinerary
- 7 breakfasts and 4 lunches; the source also lists 1 brunch, to be confirmed in the final meal schedule
- One bottle of water per person on sightseeing days
- Private Tam Coc boat trip
- Return Ba Na Hills cable car with buffet lunch
Not included
- International and domestic flight tickets
- Visa fees and travel insurance
- Early check-in or late check-out
- Meals outside the listed meal plan
- Optional activities, personal expenses and tips
- Additional transfers required for an emergency or changes outside the agreed itinerary
- Wax Museum, wine cellar and coin games at Ba Na Hills
Good to know before you choose
The itinerary is an enquiry starting point and needs a fresh quotation and availability confirmation for your dates. Flight tickets are additional. Cruise routing and activities depend on the confirmed vessel, weather and local operating conditions. Airport and bay transfers marked driver-only have no accompanying guide. Attractions, dietary requests and accessibility are checked before confirmation.