Trip Snapshot
Route
Hanoi - Bac Ninh - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh - Phong Nha - Hue - Hoi An - Saigon - Mekong
Highlights
- • 5 UNESCO World Heritage Sites in one journey
- • Paradise Cave - longest dry cave in Asia
- • Lan Ha Bay luxury cruise - less crowded than Halong
- • Hoi An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctuary
- • Imperial Citadel of Hue - last Vietnamese dynasty
Travel Moments
Selected Vietnam highlights from this journey.
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Itinerary
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Transfer to your hotel. Meet your tour leader for a briefing, followed by a warm Welcome Dinner featuring authentic Hanoian cuisine.
Where you go
- Hanoi
What you do
- Airport pickup
- Welcome briefing
- Welcome dinner
Meals
- Dinner
Escape to Bac Ninh. Cycle along the Duong River banks through bamboo groves and fertile farms. Visit the 13th-century But Thap Pagoda, learn tofu making in a local village.
Where you go
- Bac Ninh
- But Thap Pagoda
- Dong Ho Folk Painting Village
What you do
- Countryside cycling
- Pagoda visit
- Village encounters
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Travel to the coast and board a luxury cruise in Halong Bay - UNESCO Natural World Heritage. Sailing past thousands of limestone islands. Afternoon kayaking through hidden lagoons and visiting ancient caves.
Where you go
- Halong Bay
What you do
- Drive to Halong
- Kayaking
- Cave visit
- Sunset party
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch on cruise
- Gourmet dinner
Savor sunrise over the bay. After brunch, return to Hanoi. Afternoon visiting Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, and Temple of Literature.
Where you go
- Halong Bay
- Hanoi
What you do
- Sunrise on deck
- Return drive
- Heritage sites visit
Meals
- Brunch on cruise
- Dinner
Drive to Ninh Binh. Board a sampan at the UNESCO-listed Trang An site. Drift through a magnificent cave system. Afternoon easy cycling through rice fields to hidden temples.
Where you go
- Trang An
- Mua Cave
What you do
- Sampan boat trip
- Cave exploration
- Rice field cycling
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Climb 500 steps to Mua Cave's summit for a panoramic view. Afterward, drive to Dong Hoi city - gateway to Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park.
Where you go
- Mua Cave
- Dong Hoi City
What you do
- Mua Cave climb
- Panoramic views
- Scenic drive
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Explore Paradise Cave - the longest dry cave in Asia with spectacular stalactites. After lunch, take a boat trip into the mysterious Phong Nha Cave's underground river.
Where you go
- Paradise Cave
- Phong Nha Cave
What you do
- Paradise Cave exploration
- Underground river boat trip
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day of emotional history. Stop at the 17th Parallel (DMZ) and the Vinh Moc Tunnels. Continue to Hue. Visit a Royal Tomb and the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda.
Where you go
- Vinh Moc Tunnels
- 17th Parallel
- Thien Mu Pagoda
- Royal Tomb
What you do
- Tunnel exploration
- DMZ visit
- Pagoda visit
Meals
- Breakfast
Explore the Imperial Citadel. Drive south via the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. Spend the evening wandering the lantern-lit streets.
Where you go
- Imperial Citadel
- Hai Van Pass
- Hoi An Ancient Town
What you do
- Citadel guided tour
- Hai Van Pass drive
- Evening lantern walk
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Full morning visit to My Son Sanctuary - UNESCO World Heritage and spiritual heart of the ancient Champa Kingdom. Afternoon free in Hoi An.
Where you go
- My Son Sanctuary
- Hoi An
What you do
- My Son exploration
- Champa history
- Afternoon leisure
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Morning hands-on cooking class - visit the local market for ingredients and learn to cook authentic Vietnamese dishes. Fly to Saigon in the afternoon.
Where you go
- Hoi An Market
- Tra Que Herb Village
- Tan Son Nhat Airport
- Saigon
What you do
- Market tour
- Cooking class
- Flight to Saigon
Meals
- Breakfast
- Self-cooked lunch
Morning visit to the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels. Return to Saigon and visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War Remnants Museum, and Independence Palace.
Where you go
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Saigon City Centre
What you do
- Cu Chi exploration
- City highlights tour
Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Experience the rhythmic life of the Mekong Delta. Cruise the Tien River, visit a coconut candy workshop in Ben Tre, and enjoy a Motor Cart ride through fruit orchards.
Where you go
- Mekong Delta
- Ben Tre
What you do
- Boat trip
- Coconut workshop
- Sampan ride
- Fruit garden
Meals
- Breakfast
- Orchard lunch
Final morning in Vietnam. Savor a leisurely breakfast. Private transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight.
Where you go
- Saigon
- Tan Son Nhat Airport
What you do
- Final morning
- Airport transfer
Meals
- Breakfast
What Makes This Tour Special
Five UNESCO World Heritage Sites, one epic journey - Vietnam's most comprehensive cultural tour designed for those who want to truly understand this remarkable country.
Hotel Options
Inclusions & Exclusions
What's Included
- All accommodation as per tour grade
- Private transportation with A/C
- English-speaking local guide
- Meals as mentioned in itinerary
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport pickup & drop-off
- 24/7 local support
What's Not Included
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Personal expenses
- Tips & gratuities
- Visa fees (if applicable)
- Drinks & meals not mentioned
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