Vietnam Highlights: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
This 10-day trip links Vietnam’s main cultural stops with time on the coast, on the river, and in the city. Start in Hanoi, then continue to Ninh Binh and Hoa Lu for a look at the former royal capital and the surrounding countryside. From there, travel to Ha Long Bay for an overnight cruise among limestone islets before flying south to Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. The itinerary also includes the Cu Chi Tunnels and a day in the Mekong Delta, with My Tho and a mix of river scenes, local workshops, and village roads. The trip is sold with a small-group format and a partially guided style, combining shared sightseeing with independent time in each place. It is a practical route for travellers who want to cover several of Vietnam’s best-known regions in one itinerary.
Key details
10 days
9 nights
Route
Vietnam
Tour type
Small groups
Available departures
Dates available
Duration
10 days
Style
Small groups
Countries
Vietnam
Highlights
- Small group travel
- Hanoi city sightseeing
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
- Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City
- Ninh Binh, Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta
Itinerary
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Hanoi
Arrival in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in or take a first walk through the city. - 2
Hanoi
Hanoi City Sights
Set out on a guided visit to some of the city’s best-known landmarks, including Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda. The day also includes time to see more of the capital’s historic core.B/L - 3
Ninh Binh
Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh
Travel south to Ninh Binh and visit Hoa Lu, the former royal capital. Continue with time in the countryside and a boat trip in the Tam Coc area before returning for the night.B/L
The itinerary is for reference and may vary by selected departure.
What's included
- Accommodation during the tour
- Daily breakfast, plus selected lunches and dinners as shown in the itinerary
- English-speaking guide
- Private airport transfers
- Shared transport for sightseeing as listed in the itinerary
- Sightseeing tickets as per the program
- Bottled water and tissues on coach
- Government taxes and service charges
What's not included
- International and domestic flights
- Travel insurance
- Drinks, tips and personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out unless stated
- Surcharges for compulsory holiday meals or airport transfers, if applicable
Dates & availability
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Upcoming departures
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Flexibility
Flights, extra nights and private experiences can be added before confirmation.
Before you go
Your final itinerary, documents and local contacts will be available in My Kata.