Vietnam Highlights: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Hanoi · Ha Long Bay · Da Nang · Hoi An · Ho Chi Minh City

Duration

8 nights / 9 days

Trip style

Grand tour

Stay category

3 to 4 star, or similar

Trip highlights

A 9-day plan as a PDF: the day-by-day itinerary, what is included, good-to-know notes and how to change it. Free, and a copy is emailed to you.

Suggested itinerary, customised on enquiry

Day 1Arrival and transfer

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Check in, settle in and enjoy a relaxed first evening.

Day 2Hanoi city tour

Visit the Old Quarter, Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 3Ha Long Bay

Drive to Ha Long Bay for a day cruise among the limestone islands, with time for kayaking, a cave visit and a seafood lunch on board.

Day 4Fly to Da Nang

Fly south to Da Nang and relax on My Khe Beach.

Day 5Ba Na Hills

Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills and walk the Golden Bridge.

Day 6Hoi An old town

Wander Hoi An's lantern-lit lanes and visit a tailor (optional).

Day 7Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Fly south and see the city's central landmarks.

Day 8Mekong Delta

A day trip by boat through the delta's canals and orchards.

Day 9Departure

After breakfast, check out and transfer to the airport for your onward journey.

Accommodation for the nights shown, in the stay category above, on twin sharing
Airport transfers and transfers between places as per the itinerary
Sightseeing and entrance fees for the places named in the itinerary, unless marked optional
Daily breakfast where the stay offers it, and any other meals confirmed in your quote
A local guide or representative where the itinerary calls for one