Vietnam Journey 12 days from Ho Chi Minh to Ha Noi

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Ho Chi Minh arrival check in time 1400 - a private car pick up⌄

   Upon arriving at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, our driver will be there to pick you up and then drive you to your hotel. Relax after your long flight. You can discover Ho Chi Minh city by your own Overnight at Ho Chi Minh

   Overnight: Ho Chi Minh : Hotel Queen Ann 3 * or similar

2. 2Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels-Half-day city tour - Group tour⌄

   7:30-Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn how the Viet Cong used this underground maze during the war. Explore hidden field hospitals, weapon factories, and command centers beneath the surface. Experience walking through sections of the tunnels, explore hidden passageways, and imagine the daily life of the resistance fighters who once lived here. For an extra thrill, try shooting an AK-47 — one of the iconic weapons used during the war (optional, at your own expense).

   War Remnants Museum – A Powerful Journey Through Vietnam's History Located in the heart of Ho Chi Minh City, the War Remnants Museum is one of Vietnam's most visited museums, offering visitors a profound insight into the country's modern history and the impact of the Vietnam War.

   Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon – A Symbol of Ho Chi Minh City The Notre Dame Cathedral of Saigon is one of Ho Chi Minh City's most iconic landmarks and a remarkable example of French colonial architecture. Built between 1877 and 1880, the cathedral was constructed using red bricks imported from France, many of which have retained their original color for more than a century.

   The Saigon Central Post Office is one of Ho Chi Minh City's most treasured colonial landmarks and a must-visit attraction for travelers exploring Vietnam's largest city. Completed in 1891 during the French colonial era, the building is celebrated for its elegant blend of French Renaissance architecture and traditional Vietnamese influences.

   End of the tour around 17: 00 , drop off at Ben Thanh market or your hotel .

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Ho Chi Minh : Hotel Queen Ann 3 * or similar

3. 3Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh - Group tour⌄

   7:00- 7:30 : Pick up from your hotel or meeting point to drive to Mekong Delta. Unforgettable way of seeing the Mekong Delta to drive along the provincial roads down on the Southern region of Vietnam through paddy rice field, pine-apple plantation, orchard and small hamlets with 2 hours driving from Ho Chi Minh City

   After visit 4 Island in My Tho, take a motor boat excursion to Ben Tre province , where you will see a coconut candy workshop. From there , transfer to a small motor boat and travel along the lush , green canals and stop at the local restaurant for Vietnamese lunch.

   14:00 visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda – A Spiritual and Architectural Masterpiece of the Mekong Delta . Located in My Tho City, Tien Giang Province, Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda is one of the oldest and most beautiful Buddhist temples in southern Vietnam. Built in the mid-19th century, the pagoda is renowned for its unique blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Khmer, and European architectural styles, creating a distinctive cultural landmark.

   Back your hotel around 16:30 - 17:00 depends of traffic on the way

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Ho Chi Minh : Hotel Queen Ann 3 * or similar

4. 4Ho Chi Minh - Fly to Hue - with private car pick up and drop off-included ticket flight⌄

   Free time until your driver pick up to Tan Son Nhat Airport for take a flight to Hue

   Nestled along the romantic Perfume River in Central Vietnam, Hue is a city rich in history, culture, and royal heritage. As the former imperial capital of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802–1945), Hue is home to magnificent palaces, ancient temples, royal tombs, and centuries-old traditions that reflect Vietnam's rich cultural legacy. The city's centerpiece is the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where emperors once ruled the country. Visitors can also explore the elegant Royal Tombs, the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, and cruise along the tranquil Perfume River while enjoying the city's peaceful atmosphere.

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hue : Hotel Cherish Hue 3 * or similar

5. 5Hue city tour full day - Group Tour⌄

   8:00 – 8:30 a.m: Our guide and car will pick you up at your hotel/stay in Hue city center and start the Hue city full day tour. We will help you enjoy a wonderful trip which is full of fun and interesting experiences. Take a dragon boat to cruise on Perfume river to visit Thien Mu Pagoda- The oldest pogoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume river will make you very comfortable.

   Visit Hue Imperial Citadel – Imperial city, the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.

   After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba Market, the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things and this is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family. Have lunch with Hue dishes. Take a rest before continuing the trip to visit the tombs, our herbal foots bath is a wonderful gift for you!

   After lunch, Visit Khai Dinh King’s Tomb – which is a blend of Western and Eastern architecture

   Visit Minh Mang King’s Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into its natural surroundings.

   On the way back, stop by the Conical hat village and incense stick village (practical experience with making conical hats and incense sticks at local house).

   Back your hotel around 4:00- 5:00 pm

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hue : Hotel Cherish Hue 3 * or similar

6. 6Hue - Lang Co beach - Drive to Hoi An - with private car⌄

   Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel then we start drive to Hoi An. On the way, we will stop at Lang Co beach to have a break and take some photos. Lang Co is an 8km white sandbank, mixing with the natural scenery of Hue forming a mysterious picture. The peaceful and charming of the fishing village and the beaches will win the heart of tourist.

   On the way, You can stop at a beautiful Hai Van Pass ( ticket by your own) - Vietnam geographical and psychological boundary between the North and the South. Hai Van attracts the tourist by the scenery of mountain hiding in the cloud, curvy road surrounding from the bottom to the top, it's a great place for the adventurer to conquer and test self-limit.

   Arrival Hoi An, check in your hotel and free time to explore Hoi An by your own

   Meals: Breakfast

   Overnight: Hoi An : Hoi An Rose Hotel 3 * or similar

7. 7Hoi An – Ba Na Hill – Gold Bridge - Da Nang- Hoi An - Group tour⌄

   07:30 am – 08:00 am: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city. After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda. Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome … Have lunch at restaurant (Buffet).

   3:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills 4:45 – 5:45 pm: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel. Tour ends.

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Hoi An : Hoi An Rose Hotel 3 * or similar

8. 8Hoi An – Da Nang flight to Hanoi in morning – half day city tour in afternoon - Group tour⌄

   Free time until your driver transfer you to Da Nang Airport for take a flight to Ha Noi

   Arrival, your driver will pick up then transfer to Hotel

   12h15: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and go to the restaurant. 12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian foods are available. Note: In case, Customers don’t have lunch with the tour, our Bus will pick up at the hotel at around 13:30 13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

   14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

   15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

   16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Ha Noi : La Dolce Vita Hotel 3 * or similar

9. 9Hanoi – Ninh Binh –Hoa Lu - Tam Coc – Mua Cave – Hanoi - Group tour⌄

   7:15- 8:00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is about 120km far from Hanoi Old Quarter. Start cycling 20 minutes to Hoa Lu ancient capital, then park the bicycle and walk to visit Hoa Lu. This is the first capital of Vietnam, you will be impressed by the outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17th century.(If you prefer not to cycle, we will transfer you by bus to Hoa Lu, where our tour guide will meet you and guide you to the temples.)

   Visit Tam Coc, by 1.5 hours on the boat ride. During the boat trip, you will be surprised by the charming beauty here with paddy fields, river, water, cloud, sky and stunning cave system. All make a masterpiece which Vietnamese people called “ Halong Bay on land”.

   Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). After a short ride, you'll walk up nearly 500 steps to reach the summit of Lying Dragon Mountain. Once at the top, you'll be rewarded with breathtaking panoramic views of Tam Coc.

   Return your hotel in Ha Noi around 18:30- 19:30

   Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

   Overnight: Ha Noi : La Dolce Vita Hotel 3 * or similar

10. 10Ha noi - Ha long Bay Cruise & stay overnight on Board-sharing shuttles bus⌄

    Early this morning, we’ll drive from Hanoi to one of the most magnificent scenic environments in the world, Halong Bay. Covering 577 square miles, this vast bay is filled with more than 3,000 limestone “peaks” or karsts that jut from the deep blue water as far as the eye can see. We’ll spend a day and a half, including an overnight with dinner and breakfast onboard, exploring this overwhelming seascape from the decks of a traditional Vietnamese boat. Comfortable and intimate, your boat features hand-crafted wooden interiors including a dining room and pleasant air-conditioned cabins with private baths. Since we’re overnight on the water, we’ll be able to explore Ha Long Bay’s most beautiful spots with time to swim and even visit some of the largest rock formations and caves

    Your next stop is Titop Island with its famous crescent moon-shaped beach and tranquil beautiful blue waters. Viewing Halong Bay from the peak of Titop Island is another not-to-be-missed activity. This is one of the must-do activities in the bay. This promises to be one of your most memorable travel experiences in Asia.

    Luon cave excursion on bamboo rowing boat by locals or kayaking

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch · Dinner

    Overnight: Overnight on Victory Cruise 4* or similar

11. 11Ha Long – Hanoi - sharing shuttles bus⌄

    After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. Cruises back to the jetty while brunch is served while you are cruising through the bay, along the way seeing more of the fascinating formations

    Check out cruise around 11:00 then sharing a shuttle bus back Ha Noi

    Meals: Breakfast · Lunch

    Overnight: Ha Noi : La Dolce Vita Hotel 3 * or similar

12. 12Ha Noi Departure - with private car drop off⌄

    The driver and car will be available to transfer to Noi Bai airport for departure flight- No guide. The end services and see you again

    Meals: Breakfast