Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay & Ho Chi Minh City
Old Quarter streets, a night cruise on Ha Long Bay and the Mekong Delta
Overview
North to south in a week: the lakes and lanes of Hanoi, an overnight cruise among the limestone islands of Ha Long Bay (a UNESCO World Heritage Site), then a flight to Ho Chi Minh City for the Cu Chi tunnels and a boat through the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
- Overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay with kayaking
- Hanoi Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and a water-puppet show
- Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City
- Mekong Delta boat ride and floating fruit stalls
- Internal flight Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City included
Itinerary
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Day1
Transfer to the Old Quarter. Evening walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and the water-puppet theatre.
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Day2
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex (exterior), the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and a street-food walk.
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Day3
Drive to Ha Long and board your cruise. Kayaking among the karsts, a cave visit and sunset on deck.
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Day4
Tai chi on deck at sunrise, brunch while cruising back, then drive to Hanoi airport for your flight south.
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Day5
Half day at the Cu Chi tunnels; afternoon at the War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral (exterior) and the Central Post Office.
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Day6
Day trip to the Mekong Delta: sampan boats through the coconut canals, a fruit orchard and coconut-candy workshop.
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Day7
Transfer to the airport.
- Hotels with breakfast; full board on the cruise
- Internal flight Hanoi – Ho Chi Minh City
- Private transfers and English-speaking guides on tour days
- Vietnam e-visa assistance
- International flights
- E-visa government fee
- Lunches and dinners in the cities
- Tips
Special notes
- Indian passport holders apply for a Vietnam e-visa online before travel.
- Vegetarian and Jain meals can be arranged on the cruise — tell us when booking.
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 30 days before departure.
30–15 days: 25%.
14–7 days: 50%.
Less than 7 days: no refund.
Customer reviews
Review summary
They decorated the room with flowers and arranged a candle-light dinner without us asking twice. Very professional.
Loved the stays and food. One travel day was longer than expected because of traffic, but the driver made good stops.
5 reviews · 5 traveller photos
Our honeymoon highlight
They decorated the room with flowers and arranged a candle-light dinner without us asking twice. Very professional.
Great trip, one long drive
Loved the stays and food. One travel day was longer than expected because of traffic, but the driver made good stops.
Well organised from start to finish
Airport pick-up was on time, every hotel had our booking ready and the guide explained the history really well.
Our honeymoon highlight
They decorated the room with flowers and arranged a candle-light dinner without us asking twice. Very professional.
Good value for money
No hidden extras. We would have liked a little more time in one town, but the itinerary was well balanced.
