This 6-day Vietnam journey offers a well-curated introduction to the country’s cultural heritage, scenic landscapes, and vibrant cities. Starting in the historic capital Hanoi, travelers experience its rich traditions, colonial charm, and lively street culture. The journey then moves to the countryside region of Ninh Binh, where peaceful rural scenery and dramatic limestone formations showcase Vietnam’s natural beauty. A major highlight is an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, offering a relaxing experience amid iconic seascapes and stunning limestone islands. The tour concludes in the dynamic metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City, where modern energy blends with historical depth. Overall, this itinerary is designed for a balanced experience of Vietnam’s highlights in a short and comfortable journey from north to south.
Today you’ll land in Hanoi. Warmly welcome by Tour Guide & Car Driver at airport then transfer to Hanoi Downtown, a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, public parks, and the capital of Vietnam. Check into your hotel. Afternoon, visit Ba Dinh Square with Hochiminh Mausoleum (closed on every Monday, Friday), One Pillar Pagoda and Hochiminh’s House of Stilt. Then visit Temple of Literature (the 1st National University of Vietnam), Sword Lake with Ngoc Son Temple and The Huc Bridge. Continue to visit & shopping at Old Quarter (36 ancient wards & streets) and Dong Xuan Market. Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast, you’ll depart for Ninh Binh where Hoa Lu and Tam Coc are located as the most favorite sightseeing destinations of tourists from all over the world. After 2 hours, you will arrive at Hoa Lu Ancient Capital. In 968, Dinh Bo Linh declared himself as the King-Dinh Tien Hoang. Since then Hoa Lu existed as the capital for the next 41 years (968 – 1009), of which 12 years was under the Dinh dynasty – King Dinh Tien Hoang, the country named Dai Co Viet, and 29 years later was under the Le dynasty – King Le Dai Hanh. In 1010, King Ly Thai To moved the capital from Hoa Lu to Thang Long – present day Hanoi. Hoa Lu became the old citadel. In Hoa Lu there are now 2 temples that have been built on the ground of the old royal palace, one is dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang, the other is to King Le Dai Hanh. The visit offers a chance to know more about part of feudal dynasties and historical periods in Vietnamese history. In the afternoon, you’ll have a 5 minute-walk to the boat station and start the 2 hour-boat trip to Tam Coc. Known as “Halong Bay on land”, Tam Coc are three limestone caves stretching along Ngo Dong river. The boat trip is a nice journey along the river with peaceful scenery of Limestone Mountains, rice paddy and the site of some temples along the way from Hang Ca (first cave) to Hang Hai (second cave) and Hang Ba (third cave). You’ll be back to Hanoi in the late afternoon and your overnight stay is in Hanoi.
In the morning, you’ll depart from your hotel in Hanoi to Halong Bay on a journey through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta. Observe everyday life of Vietnamese Villages as you see the villagers work the local rice fields, take live pigs to market on bicycles and plough the fields with their large water buffaloes. Arrive in Halong and board a traditional sailing junk. As the vessel sets sails, you will be greeted by the Crew Team who will aim throughout your stay at providing you with the highest standards of service for a pure pleasure and utmost comfort onboard. Discover some of the treasures disseminated across the Bay of the Descending Dragon during the afternoon: fascinating caves, pristine beaches, picturesque floating villages, fantastic rock formations rising up out of emerald water. While onboard, you can take advantage at leisure of the cruise services; surrounded by a stunning setting in motion, you could attend our chef's cooking demonstration and try your skills in the art of traditional Vietnamese cooking. Defined to be one of the highlights of your stay, a highly refined, innovative and varied cuisine will be presented for Lunch and Dinner in the elegant dining-room, accompanied by a wide selection of wines and beverages (with extra charge applied) for drink).In the evening enjoy the entertainment activities as movie night, squid fishing or just enjoying a cocktail surrounded by limestone rocks majestically springing out from silent waters in the night. You’ll stay overnight on a cruise in Halong.
Early birds can attend a Tai Chi demonstration on the sundeck at the break of dawn. Start the day enjoying some delights with a light breakfast and follow by a colorful brunch. Continue exploring Halong Bay sailing across its 2000 islets and visiting some of its major highlights. Then, our driver and guide will pick you up and transfer to airport for flight to Hochiminh.Arriving at Hochiminh Airport, you’ll be welcomed and picked up by our driver and guide, then be transferred to your hotel. Stay overnight in Hochiminh.
Take 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.Have lunch at local restaurant. Depart for Cu Chi tunnel, the trip will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the war time. Then, spend your time to explore the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served. Break time for relax or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun.
After breakfast, you’ll have free at leisure until transfer you to Tan Son Nhat airport for departure flight.
Destinations
Hanoi, Halong, Da Nang
STARTING FROM
USD 617
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hanoi, Halong
STARTING FROM
INR 81,000
