Best 7-Day Vietnam Itinerary:Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An & HCM City

Welcome to Hanoi: Vietnam’s Vibrant Colonial Capital

Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, our representative will be waiting for you at the terminal with a sign displaying your name: Mrs/ Ms your name, and your flight number: ……….. landing at ………….. After greeting you, he will transfer your group to the hotel in Hanoi. Please note that check-in is available after 2:00 PM.

Meet your guide at the hotel & begins the tour to expplore Hanoi’s top attractions:

• Ho Chi Minh Complex: Explore the Presidential Palace, a fine example of French architecture, and the Ho Chi Minh House on stilts. This house offers a glimpse into the simple life of Ho Chi Minh, a revered figure in Vietnamese history. Conclude your visit here with the One Pillar Pagoda, renowned for its unique architecture and cultural significance.
• Tran Quoc Pagoda: Visit the oldest pagoda in Hanoi and a key center of Buddhism in the capital.
• Hanoi Old Quarter: Wander through the bustling center of Hanoi, famous for its narrow ancient streets lined with shops selling traditional goods.
• Hanoi Train Street: Wrap up your day with a visit to this iconic location. Relax at a charming café, enjoy a cup of the famous egg coffee or other beverages (at your own expense), and watch the trains pass by. It’s a fantastic spot for memorable photos and soaking up the local ambiance.

After the tour, return to your hotel, check in, and enjoy some free time at your leisure.

Inclusions : AC car transfer with driver for the airport pick-up & day tour, tourguide of English speaking, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, meals (L- lunch), double/twin shared room in 4* Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar

Today’s journey is to Halong bay – the must-see tourist destination in Vietnam.

• 8h15 -8:30. Our car with driver will pick you up at the hotel ( please, be on time & ready at the hotel’s lobby) & takes 2.5 hour drive along Red River Delta on Hanoi – Halong Highway to Halong city.
• 11:30 – 11:45 .You are ready at Halong International Habor ( Sun Group harbour- right in Halong city)
• 12:15 Embark on the cruise by tender. Check-in, enjoy welcome drinks and cruise briefing
• 13:00 Enjoy lunch while cruising to magnificent Ha Long Bay, and admire the fascinating formations on the way
• 14:45 Luon cave – kayaking or bamboo boat. Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay.
• 16:00 Titop Island – Climbing, Beach & Swimming. Your next stop is Titop Island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island is another not-to-be-missed activity.
• 17:00 – 18:30 Enjoy the best moments of the day at sundeck as the sun hits the water between the dramatic limestone peaks and emerald-green coves, enjoying drinks and a cooking demonstration.
• 19:15 Savour a delicious dinner
• 21:00 Night-time squid fishing
• 22:30 Free of mind with sweet dreams

Overnight on Victory Cruise

Inclusions : AC car transfer with driver Hanoi – Halong bay, English speaking tourguide on the cruise, sight-seeing entrance fees, kayaking or rowing boat fees, meals (B- Breakfast, L-Lunch, D- Dinner), twin/double cabin on 4* Victory Cruise or similar

We recommend starting your day early to enjoy a serene sunrise over the bay, followed by an exploration of Sung Sot Cave.

• 06:15: Witness the sunrise over the bay and join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
• 06:30: Enjoy a light breakfast with coffee, tea, and pastries in the restaurant.
• 07:20: Explore Sung Sot Cave, the largest and most impressive cave in Halong Bay.
• 09:15: Check out of your cabin, settle your bill, and begin your cruise back to the port.
• 09:30: Savor a buffet brunch in the restaurant.
• 10:45 – 11:00: Arrive back at the port, say farewell, and disembark.
• 11:15 – 11:30: Meet your driver for a transfer to Hanoi city, then proceed to Hanoi airport for your Vietnam Airlines flight to Da Nang.

Arrival in Da Nang International Airport: Our driver will be waiting with a sign bearing your name at the arrival terminal. He will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.
Check-in at the hotel: Enjoy the rest of your day at your leisure.

Inclusions : AC car transportation with driver Halong- Hanoi & airport transfers, local tourguide of English speaking on cruise, meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch), entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, twin/double-shared room in 4* Sunny Ocean Hotel Da Nang or similar

• 07:30-08:00 Our guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel ( please, be ready at that time frame), depart for Ba Na Hills through one of the most beautiful seaside streets of Central Vietnam.
• 09:00 Arrive in Ba Na, you will have a chance to experience the cable system up to the top of the hill and enjoy the beautiful sight of Mo stream, Toc Tien waterfall.
• Sightseeing on Ba Na Hill to:
  • Hand of the gods hold Vietnam’s Golden Bridge.
  • L’Jardin Zone with French Architecture Building: Tinh Tâm Garden, French Stable, one hundred year-old pomelo tree, Old Villas.
  • Linh Ung Pagoda, 27 meters Buddha Statue, Loc Uyen Garden.

• 11:30 From Debay station, you will get on the second cable system to move to Nui Chua Peak – the rooftop of Da nang City. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
• Continue the tour with Fantasy Park – one of the most modern indoor game centers of the Asia.
• Visit Linh Chua Linh Tu temple, enjoy a panoramic view of the whole Da Nang city and Da Nang bay through the mist in a romantic afternoon on Ba Na peak.
• 16:30 – 17:00 Go down by the cable system. Get on coach and return the city center.
• 18:00 – 18:30 Drop off at your hotel.

Overnight in the hotel

Inclusions : AC car transfer for the day tour, tourguide of English speaking, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch), returned cable car tickets for Ba Na hills, twin/double rooms in 4* Sunny Ocean Hotel or similar

08:00 AM: After breakfast at your hotel, your guide and driver will meet you in the hotel lobby and transfer your family to Cam Thanh Coconut Village. This unique eco-region features a beautiful mangrove forest and serves as a habitat for various wildlife, including crabs, shrimp, fish, and other soft-bodied creatures.

Here, you will enjoy a basket boat ride through the coconut forest, learn about the daily lives of Vietnamese fishermen and their communities, and experience the excitement of a basket boat race accompanied by lively drum music. During the riverboat journey, you’ll have the chance to see local fishermen demonstrate their round net and cast net techniques. If you’re interested, you can also learn to paddle the traditional Vietnamese bamboo basket boat.

Next, your guide and driver will take you to Hoi An Ancient Town. Once a prosperous seaport city from the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An is now a must-visit destination in Southeast Asia. As you walk through the town, you’ll visit notable sites including the Hoi An Museum, renowned Ancient Houses with remarkable architecture, Assembly Halls with Chinese influences, and the Art Craft Manufacturing Workshop. Don’t miss the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, a testament to the town’s rich cultural blend of French, Japanese, Chinese, and Vietnamese influences. Despite the passage of time and weathering, Hoi An retains its ancient and serene charm.

After lunch in Hoi An Ancient Town, your guide and driver will transfer you to Da Nang Airport for your afternoon flight VN……….. at………… with Vietnam Airlines to Ho Chi Minh City.

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, our driver will meet you, holding a sign with your name and flight number VN…………, and transfer you to your hotel.

Check-in and overnight at Au Lac Charner Hotel.

Inclusions : AC car transfer for the day tour & airport transfers, tourguide of English speaking for the day tour, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch), boat ride in Cam Thanh village, twin/double rooms in 4* Au Lac Charner Hotel or similar

7:30 – 7:45 AM: Please be ready in the hotel lobby. The tour guide and driver will pick up your family and depart for My Tho, a town situated on the left bank of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century. Next, board a sampan for a scenic cruise around the four beautiful islands—Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

Stop at Unicorn Island to stroll along country lanes, explore orchards, and savor tropical fruits while enjoying traditional folk music performed by locals. Visit a fruit plantation and take a hand-rowed sampan ride through the Thoi Son Canal to experience the serene beauty of the countryside. Visit a local family business, a honey bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, you can cycle around Tan Thach Village, interacting with local villagers and experiencing daily life in the Mekong Delta. For those who prefer, relax in a hammock and enjoy the cool breeze instead of cycling.

5:30 PM: Return to Ho Chi Minh City and be dropped off at the hotel.

Inclusions: AC car transfer for the Mekong Delta tour, English-speaking tour guide, entrance fees to mentioned attractions, meals (B-breakfast, L-lunch), boat ride, bike rental, and folk music performance, twin/double room in 4* Au Lac Charner Hotel or similar

07:30 -7h45 AM: Please, be ready at the hotel’s lobby, tourguide will pick your family up for the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom palace. The Independence palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu.

Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum – the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars.

12:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel & be free for your own lunch or shopping till the time ( 4 hours before your flight time), our driver will pick you up to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight VN……., departing at ……… back home

Inclusions : AC car transfer for the tour & airport transfer, tourguide of English speaking for the tour, entrance sightseeing fees of mentioned visiting places, meals ( B- breakfast)