- 4.9/5 847 Latest reviews
- Destination: Vietnam
- Duration: 10 Days
- Tour Type: Private & Bespoke
- Tour Style: Classic
About This Trip
This 10-day private trip runs the length of Vietnam in a classic order: Hanoi’s lakes and Old Quarter, a night among the limestone islands of Halong Bay, the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, then Saigon and the Mekong Delta.
You will cycle through Hanoi’s old lanes, kayak beneath Halong’s cliffs, ride a basket boat in the coconut palms near Hoi An and crawl through the Cu Chi tunnels. It is a tailor-made trip with a private guide and driver in each region, two domestic flights and one night on a boat, and it suits first-time visitors who want the headline sights at a steady pace.
Summary
DAY
PLACE
HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 2
Hanoi
Old Quarter cycle, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, Temple of Literature, water puppet show
3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Drive, cruise, kayaking, overnight on board
4
Halong Bay to Hoi An
Morning on the bay, return to Hanoi, flight to Da Nang, transfer
5 - 6
Hoi An
Ancient Town, basket boat, beach and optional tours
7
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Flight from Da Nang
8
Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels, Ben Thanh Market, colonial Saigon
9
Mekong Delta
Boat trip, coconut workshop, village visit
10
Ho Chi Minh City
Departure
Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Your driver meets you at Noi Bai Airport and takes you to your hotel, about 45-60 minutes away. Rest, then meet your guide for a briefing on the route and flights.
- Hanoi
- Day 2: Hanoi and the Old Quarter
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. In the afternoon, cycle or take a cyclo through the Old Quarter’s trade streets, then watch a water puppet show in the evening.
- B , L
- Hanoi
- Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Drive about 3 hours to the coast and board your cruise boat for lunch as it sails among the limestone islands. Kayak around the formations and watch sunset from the deck. Dinner and a cabin are on board.
- B , L , D
- Halong Bay
- Day 4: Halong Bay to Hoi An
After a sunrise on deck and breakfast, return to the harbor and drive about 3 hours to Hanoi for your flight to Da Nang. A transfer of about 45 minutes brings you to Hoi An in the evening. This is a travel day, and storms can delay boats and flights.
- B
- Hoi An
- Day 5: Hoi An Ancient Town and Basket Boats
Ride a round basket boat through the coconut palms of a river village, then cycle through the rice fields. Walk Hoi An’s Ancient Town in the afternoon, with its Japanese Covered Bridge and merchant houses, and stay for the lanterns at dusk.
- B , L
- Hoi An
- Day 6: Hoi An at Leisure
Spend the day by the beach, or add an optional trip such as a cooking class, a tailoring fitting or a visit to the My Son ruins. Your guide can book any of these. In the wet months the beach may be closed or rough.
- B
- Hoi An
- Day 7: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
- B
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 8: Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon
Drive about 1.5-2 hours to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network used during the war, and crawl through a short section. Back in the city, visit the War Remnants Museum, the Central Post Office, Notre-Dame Cathedral and Ben Thanh Market. The museum shows one perspective, so allow time to take it in.
- B , L
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 9: Mekong Delta
Drive about 2 hours to the Delta and take a boat through the canals, with stops at a coconut candy workshop, a small sampan ride and lunch in a village home. Return to the city in the late afternoon.
- B , L
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Day 10: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a relaxing final morning before your private transfer to the airport. Your 10-day Best of Vietnam journey concludes with incredible memories of breathtaking landscapes, ancient culture, and warm Vietnamese hospitality.
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Trip Highlights
Hanoi Street Food Tour
Taste local favorites in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and finish with iconic Vietnamese coffee.
Golden Bridge Adventure
Ride a scenic cable car to Ba Na Hills and walk the famous cloud-high bridge.
Hoi An Cooking Class
Shop fresh ingredients at the market, then cook authentic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef.
Accommodation Options
The hotels listed below have been carefully selected based on customer feedback. You can either choose the ones you'd like to stay in or allow our travel experts to recommend options tailored to your specific requirements.
Hanoi 2 Nights
- 4.7
Top Choice
InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
Address: 05 Tu Hoa Street, Tay Ho, Hanoi 100000, Vietnam
- 4.9
La Siesta Premium Hang Be
Address: No. 27A Hàng Bè Street, Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi 10000, Vietnam
- 4.5
The Lapis Hotel
Address: 21 Tran Hung Dao, Cua Nam, Hanoi, Vietnam
- 4.9
The Oriental Jade Hotel
Address: 92-94 Hàng Trống Street, Hoàn Kiếm District, Hanoi, Vietnam
Halong Bay 1 Night
- 4.9
Top Choice
Orchid Trendy Cruise
Address: Lot 26, Tuần Châu, Quảng Ninh, Vietnam
- 4.2
Athena Luxury Cruise
Address: Halong International Cruise Port, Road, Bãi Cháy, Quảng Ninh 200000, Vietnam
- 4.1
Paradise Elegance
Address: Tuan Chau, Quang Ninh 200000, Vietnam
Hoi An 3 Nights
- 4.0
Top Choice
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Address: 57 Ly Thuong Kiet, Hoi An Dong, Da Nang 560000, Vietnam
- 4.8
Top Choice
Allegro Hoi An – Little Luxury Hotel & Spa
Address: 86/2 Tran Hung Dao, Ward, Hoi An, Da Nang 51000, Vietnam
- 4.7
Hoi An Central Boutique Hotel & Spa
Address: 91 Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Da Nang, Vietnam
- 4.6
Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa
Address: Lac Long Quan, Hoi An Tay, Da Nang 560000, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City 3 Nights
- 4.6
Top Choice
Lotte Hotel Saigon
Address: 2A-4A Ton Duc Thang, Ward, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City 700000, Vietnam
- 4.3
Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa
Address: 32A–34 Bui Thi Xuan, Ben Thanh, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- 4.3
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel
Address: 17 Ton Duc Thang Street, District 1, TP.HCMC, Vietnam
- 5.0
Sofitel Saigon Plaza
Address: 17 Le Duan, Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City 70000, Vietnam
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