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Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City· Hanoi, Ha Long, Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam North to South: Hanoi, Ha Long & Saigon

Eight great-value days with Hanoi’s Old Quarter, an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise, Ninh Binh’s karst valleys and the buzz of Ho Chi Minh City.

Duration
8 days · 7 nights
Destination
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City
Travel window
23 Sept 2026 – 25 Jul 2027
Meals included
13 meals

About this trip

Overview

Vietnam in one trip, without the rush. Explore Hanoi’s lakes and street food, sleep aboard a junk in Ha Long Bay, cycle through the rice fields of Ninh Binh and finish in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.

Day by day

Itinerary

Tap a day to see activities, meals, where you stay and photos.

Transfer to the Old Quarter and join an evening street-food walk with pho, bun cha and egg coffee.

  • Airport transfer
  • Street-food walk
  • Breakfastnot included
  • Lunchnot included
  • Dinnerincluded

Stay: Boutique hotel, Old Quarter

  • Arrive in Hanoi — photo 1

Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda and a water-puppet show.

  • Temple of Literature
  • Tran Quoc Pagoda
  • Water-puppet show
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchnot included
  • Dinnernot included

Stay: Boutique hotel, Old Quarter

  • Hanoi city tour — photo 1

Drive to Ha Long and board your junk. Kayak through Luon Cave and enjoy a seafood dinner on board.

  • Junk cruise
  • Kayaking at Luon Cave
  • Sunset party on the sundeck
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchincluded
  • Dinnerincluded

Stay: Overnight cruise cabin, Ha Long Bay

  • Ha Long Bay cruise — photo 1

Tai chi at sunrise, visit Sung Sot Cave, brunch on board and return to Hanoi.

  • Tai chi
  • Sung Sot Cave
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchincluded
  • Dinnernot included

Stay: Boutique hotel, Old Quarter

  • Sung Sot Cave and back to Hanoi — photo 1

Sampan ride through Trang An’s caves, cycle between rice fields and climb Mua Cave viewpoint.

  • Trang An sampan ride
  • Cycling
  • Mua Cave viewpoint
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchincluded
  • Dinnernot included

Stay: Boutique hotel, Old Quarter

  • Ninh Binh day trip — photo 1

Morning flight south. Afternoon visit to the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market.

  • Domestic flight
  • Reunification Palace
  • Ben Thanh Market
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchnot included
  • Dinnernot included

Stay: 4-star hotel, District 1

  • Fly to Ho Chi Minh City — photo 1

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels in the morning, then a boat trip through the Mekong Delta’s coconut canals.

  • Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Mekong Delta boat trip
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchincluded
  • Dinnernot included

Stay: 4-star hotel, District 1

  • Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta — photo 1

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport.

  • Airport transfer
  • Breakfastincluded
  • Lunchnot included
  • Dinnernot included

What you get

Inclusions & exclusions

What’s included

  • Included: 7 nights (6 hotel nights + 1 cruise night)
  • Included: Hanoi–Ho Chi Minh City flight
  • Included: Ha Long Bay cruise with meals and kayaking
  • Included: Guided tours with entry fees
  • Included: Daily breakfast, 5 lunches and 2 dinners

Not included

  • Not included: International airfare unless mentioned
  • Not included: Travel insurance
  • Not included: Personal expenses such as laundry, phone calls and tips
  • Not included: Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Not included: GST (5%) and TCS as applicable
  • Not included: Vietnam e-Visa (USD 25)

Good to know

Trip details

Boutique hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter, 4-star cruise cabin with balcony, 4-star hotel in District 1.

Private transfers, shared cruise shuttle and one domestic flight.

Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 2 dinners including the cruise.

  • Street-food walk
  • Cruise
  • Kayaking
  • Cycling
  • Tunnel visit

Ha Long Bay cruises can be rescheduled by the coast guard during storms (July–September).

Prices are per person on a twin-sharing basis and are subject to availability at the time of booking. Rates may change due to currency fluctuations, fuel surcharges or government taxes until the booking is fully paid.

  • A deposit of 30% confirms the booking; the balance is due 30 days before departure.
  • Passports must be valid for at least six months beyond the return date.
  • Hotel check-in is 14:00 and check-out is 11:00 unless stated otherwise.
  • Itineraries may be re-ordered for weather, local holidays or operational reasons without reducing inclusions.

  • 45 days or more before departure: 10% of the package cost.
  • 44 to 21 days before departure: 35% of the package cost.
  • 20 to 8 days before departure: 60% of the package cost.
  • 7 days or less, or no-show: 100% of the package cost.

Airline tickets, visa fees and non-refundable hotel promotions follow the supplier’s own cancellation rules.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Very — it is safe, affordable and easy to navigate. Single supplements are available for this tour.

Apply online at least a week before travel; approval typically takes 3–5 working days.

Carry US dollars to exchange locally; cards work in cities but cash is needed at markets.

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