Trip Overview
Embark on a 9-day Vietnam tour package, blending Hanoi’s historic charm, Ninh Binh’s serene landscapes, Halong Bay’s UNESCO-listed karsts, Danang’s coastal allure, Hoi An’s ancient beauty, and Ho Chi Minh City’s (Saigon) vibrant energy, culminating with the historic Cu Chi Tunnels. Crafted for couples, solo travelers, and small groups, this journey offers cultural immersion, natural wonders, and urban exploration. From Hanoi’s Dong Xuan Market to Hoi An’s lantern-making workshops and Saigon’s Nguyen Hue Walking Street, this itinerary promises a vibrant tapestry of unforgettable moments.
- Explore Hanoi’s Ngoc Son Temple and Dong Xuan Market via cyclo ride.
- Glide through Ninh Binh’s Tam Coc rivers and climb Mua Cave’s viewpoint.
- Cruise Halong Bay’s Sung Sot Cave with kayaking and sunset cocktails.
- Wander Bana Hills’ Golden Hands Bridge and Hoi An’s Tan Ky House.
- Discover Saigon’s Nguyen Hue Walking Street and Cu Chi Tunnels’ history.
Price on Request
8N/9D
Itinerary
Where: Hanoi (Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple)
Arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, where your local guide warmly welcomes you. Transfer to a cozy downtown hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, begin a half-day city tour at Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi’s cultural heart for events and demonstrations. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Mausoleum (exterior view, closes in the afternoon), house-on-stilts, fishpond, and the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda. Explore the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university from 1070, rich with history. Enjoy a 1-hour cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, known as the “Sword” Lake, visiting Ngoc Son Temple’s red bridge and browsing Dong Xuan Market’s vibrant stalls. Return to your hotel for a restful overnight stay in Hanoi.
Meals Included: None | Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Inclusions
- 7 nights’ accommodation in Hanoi, Danang, and Saigon hotels (double/twin sharing).
- 1 night on a Halong Bay cruise (twin-sharing cabin, non-private junk, shuttle bus transfers).
- Meals as listed in the itinerary.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as per the Vietnam tour itinerary.
- Airport transfers (private basis, no guide for drop-offs), Halong Bay transfers (shuttle bus, SIC basis), Ninh Binh tour (SIC basis), Bana Hills tour with cable car tickets, Hoi An tour, and half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour (SIC basis).
- Half-day Hanoi city tour with 1-hour cyclo tour, full-day Ninh Binh tour with local lunch, full-day Bana Hills tour, full-day Hoi An tour, and half-day Cu Chi Tunnels tour.
- Local English-speaking guides and 1 water bottle per person per day.
Exclusions
- GST (5%) and TCS (5%) applicable extra.
- Airport taxes, international and domestic flights.
- Meals not specified in the itinerary.
- Personal expenses (e.g., tips, camera/video charges, laundry, telephone bills).
- Costs due to flight delays or natural calamities (e.g., landslides, roadblocks), to be borne directly by the customer on the spot.
More Information
Prepare for your Vietnam tour package with these essential tips, tailored to the warm, humid, and rainy August weather of Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Danang, Hoi An, and Saigon:
- Travel Documents: Carry your passport (valid for at least 6 months from the travel date) and an authentic government ID card. Obtain your e-visa for Vietnam in advance here.
- Clothing: Pack lightweight, breathable clothing like cotton t-shirts, shorts, or trek pants to stay cool in the warm and humid conditions. Include a lightweight rain jacket or poncho for frequent afternoon showers during the monsoon season. Comfortable, quick-drying shoes with good grip are ideal for Hanoi’s Old Quarter, Ninh Binh’s boat rides, Halong Bay’s kayaking, Hoi An’s cobblestone streets, Bana Hills’ terrain, and Cu Chi Tunnels, which may be muddy. Bring flip-flops or sandals for casual moments on Danang’s beaches or Halong Bay’s cruise.
- Sun Protection: Bring sunscreen (SPF 40+), lip balm, and good U/V protection sunglasses to shield against the strong tropical sun during outdoor activities in Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, and Bana Hills.
- Health: Carry personal medicines (if any), insect repellent for rural areas like Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, and Cu Chi Tunnels, glucose powder, medicines for headaches, diarrhea, or motion sickness, Dettol, bandages, and cotton to stay comfortable in the humid climate.