Vietnam North to South
The length of Vietnam in eight days: Hanoi's Old Quarter, a night aboard a cruise in Ha Long Bay, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and lantern-lit Hoi An, then Saigon, the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
Trip at a glance
- Duration8 days / 7 nights
- Starts inHanoi
- RouteHanoi · Ha Long Bay · Da Nang · Ho Chi Minh…
- Places4 destinations
- CountryVietnam
- Ideal forCultural holidays, Cruise and houseboat holidays
- Trip stylePrivate transfers, overnight cruise
- Package codeNX-TOP-09
Best time to visit: October to December and March to April
Trip overview
The length of Vietnam in eight days: Hanoi's Old Quarter, a night aboard a cruise in Ha Long Bay, the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and lantern-lit Hoi An, then Saigon, the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta.
You begin in Hanoi with the Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and a water puppet show, then sleep on a cruise among Ha Long Bay's limestone islands with kayaking and a cave visit. A short flight takes you to Da Nang for the hand-held Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills and an evening in Hoi An's lantern-lit old town. The trip ends in Ho Chi Minh City with the Cu Chi tunnels and a boat day in the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills
- Hoi An lantern town
- Cu Chi tunnels
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1Arrive in Hanoi
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to your hotel
- Evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and the Old Quarter
- Thang Long water puppet show
Day 2Hanoi city tour
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and the One Pillar Pagoda
- Temple of Literature
- Train Street café stop
- Street food tasting in the Old Quarter
Day 3Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Drive to Ha Long Bay and board your cruise
- Lunch on board while sailing among the limestone karsts
- Kayaking and a visit to Sung Sot cave
- Sunset on deck and dinner on board
Day 4Ha Long Bay to Da Nang
- Tai chi on deck and brunch while cruising back
- Transfer to Hanoi airport and fly to Da Nang
- Evening in Hoi An's ancient town with lanterns and a river boat ride
Day 5Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
- Cable car up to Ba Na Hills
- The Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands
- French Village and Fantasy Park
- Evening at My Khe beach or the Dragon Bridge
Day 6Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
- Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- City tour: Notre-Dame Cathedral area, the Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum
- Ben Thanh market
Day 7Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta
- Cu Chi tunnels in the morning
- Afternoon boat trip in the Mekong Delta with coconut candy and fruit tasting
- Evening at Bui Vien walking street
Day 8Depart from Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast and check-out
- Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport
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Hotels, sightseeing order and the final price are confirmed in your written quote. Timings may change with opening days, weather and local conditions.
Good to know
- Hanoi: Walk around Hoan Kiem on weekend evenings when the streets close to traffic.
- Ha Long Bay: Choose a two-night cruise into Lan Ha Bay for quieter waters.
- Da Nang: See the Dragon Bridge breathe fire at 9 pm on Saturdays and Sundays.
- Ho Chi Minh City: Visit Cu Chi early to avoid heat and crowds.
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