[BNT_PK04] 7 DAYS NORTH TO SOUTH OF VIETNAM OR VICE VERSA

🎯 Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi

✨ Tour Activities: Sightseeing, Cultural, Beach, Kayaking, Boat Trip, Cooking, Cycling, Swimming

🔰 Internal flight, hotels, private airport transfers and more

Start in Hanoi and end in Ho Chi Minh City ! 7-day tour package takes you from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City and through Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnels. Explore the culture and enjoy the beauty of nature from the cities to the countryside, from the beach to the mountain. Experience Vietnam’s beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine and the famous friendliness of the Vietnamese people. Top it all off with an overnight cruise on mystical Halong Bay and you won’t ever want to leave.

HIGHLIGHTS:

✅ Wandering around the narrow streets and hidden alleys of Hanoi, one of the most ancient capitals in the world.

✅ Enjoying the magnificence of stunning views in Halong Bay, a new deluxe junk, which includes all onboard meals, sea kayaking and more!

✅ Indulge in delicious Vietnamese cuisine – most meals are included in this tour!

✅ Visit the Cu Chi tunnels- an immense network of connecting underground tunnels.

✅ Check out the local villages and experience countryside area in Mekong Delta

ITINERARY TOUR

Day 1

Hanoi Arrival

Day 2

Hanoi – Halong Bay – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Day 3

Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

Day 4

Hanoi – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Day 5

Mekong Delta Deluxe Full Day Tour (B,L)

Day 6

Cu Chi Tunnels Deluxe Half Day Tour (B) 

Day 7

Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

ITINERARY TOUR

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Get pickup from airport/train station to hotel. Then you will have time for discovering by yourself the attractions of Hanoi City. Why not arrive early to see the sights? Check out your reflections in beautiful Hoan Kiem Lake , wander along shaded. Museum-wise , why not visit the Mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh , drop into the serene Temple of Literature or get arty at the city’s Fine Arts Museum.

Our Hanoi private city tour, Lovers Foodie Private Tour or My Village Show Hanoi can be good options for you. Please contact us if you want to join these tours with us.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Halong Cruise (B,L,D)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

7.45-8.30 Pick-up at the hotel then travel to the spectacular World Heritage site of Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin (approximately four hours) with a short break on the way. The bay is dotted with sandy coves, grottoes and 1,600 limestone islands, which have been formed over millennia by wind and water erosion.

12.00 – 12.30 Embark on Lavender Cruise followed by a short cruise briefing and enjoy welcome-drink. Check into the cabin.

13.15 Enjoy lunch with sampling regional fresh seafood while cruising on exquisite water, passing Incense Burner island, Fighting Cock islet, Stone Dog … Lavender Cruise will bring you to explore Ha Long Bay on the most wonderful route where just a few cruises go through.

15.00-16.30 Do kayaking through the magnificent landscape with Limestone Mountains , visit Titov Island and swim or just relax on the sun-deck for fantastic views at The Bay . After kayaking, you will be back to Lavender Cruises and join sunset party.

The cruise passes by Soi Sim Beach , “Rang Dua” Island to sleeping area near The Surprising cave.

Joining our Cooking Class in the restaurant. Let’s see how to make the fresh/fried spring rolls and mix fish-sauce.

19:30 Under the magnificent night sky, our set-menu dinner is served with a variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

Evening activities:

Join squid fishing on boat with our Crew, playing cards, karaoke or laser yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar. To end the day, spend a peaceful night aboard the boat beneath the night sky.

Overnight on Halong cruise

DAY 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi (B,L)

06:15 Morning exercises on the Sun-deck .

07:15 Have breakfast with Coffee, tea and Bakeries on board.

08:00 Visit the Surprising Cave (Hang Sung Sot) discovered by the French in 1901. Opened for tourists since 1936, now it is a must-to-see and a symbol for geological value of Halong.

09:30 Check out time. Then relax on the sun-deck or inside the restaurant to enjoy the bay’s scenery.

10:15 Enjoying a traditional Vietnamese lunch while cruising back to the pier.

12:00 Check out cruise. Our car will be at your disposal to pick you up then drive back to Hanoi.

16:30 Arrive in Hanoi. End of the trip!

NOTE: The above route is for Halong Lavender cruises. It may vary depending on the boat you choose.

Overnight at the hotel in Hanoi.

DAY 4: Hanoi – Fly To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

You will have breakfast at the hotel then free and easy till our driver comes to transfer you to the airport. Arrive in Ho Chi Minh , pick up from the airport to hotel. Then you are free on your own to experience the hustle and bustle of former Saigon and explore some of the city’s more interesting sights.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 5: Mekong Delta Deluxe Full Day Tour (B,L)

Have breakfast at your hotel.

Today you will join a trip to Mekong Delta to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and the rich culture of the vibrant southern Delta region. Boating down the river to experience the local life, fishing port, fishing floating house, enjoy the local folk song music and seasonal fresh fruit.

7:30 – 8:30 Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and starting your trip to depart for My Tho , the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which dates back to the late 19th century. Then board the sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island , go walking around the country lane and see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which is performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village , meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammocks are relaxing and enjoy a cool breeze for those who can’t join the cycling trip.

17:30 Drop off at your hotel. Trip ends.

DAY 6: Cu Chi Tunnels Deluxe Half Day Tour (B)

Have breakfast at your hotel. 

7:45-8:15 Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start driving to Cu Chi which is located 70 km from the Ho Chi Minh City Center to the Northwest . Cu Chi was known as the “area of ​​steel” during the war time, and the tunnel systems were over 200km, which was considered the unbreakable underground village during the Vietnam-American war . It is legendary for its network of tunnels and is a popular destination for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors. Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by an 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 exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which includes the specially 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 purposes during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun

13:00 Return to Ho Chi Minh city.

14:30 Get transferred back to your hotel. Trip ends.

Overnight at the hotel in Ho Chi Minh

DAY 7: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B )

You will have breakfast at the hotel then have free time to explore Ho Chi Minh city before getting picked up at the airport by our driver. Trip ends. Please contact us if you want to extend your stay or want to visit other places in Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand.

⭐ 3-Star Accommodation

⭐ 4-Star Accommodation

⭐ 5-Star Accommodation

IMPORTANT INFO

– You can start the tour in Hanoi and finish in Ho Chi Minh city or vice versa with the same price

– Daily departure

– If you have ten or more adults traveling together, please contact us to get advantage of special pricing, extras like private tours, etc…

– Surcharge of $15USD for the 3-star package, $35USD for 4-star package, $60USD for 5-star package applies p/p for gala dinner on Halong Cruise on 24 December and 31 December(Christmas Eve and New Year)

– Daily tour group size: from 2 to 15pax. Halong cruise group size: from 5 to 40pax (based on different cruise capacity)

– Hotels and Halong cruises will be replaced by similar standard option only in case of full booking.

– Itinerary may be changed due to unexpected weather conditions, traffic or other reasons beyond our control.

– We can customize the tour as per your request. Please contact us if you do not like our listed accommodation, want to do private tour, change few sections of the itinerary. We can make a new itinerary at your preferred accommodation and will guarantee the best available price.

– When you visit any temples, pagodas or shrines, you should wear long pants or short under the knees and a T-shirt. It is respectful to cover your knees and your shoulders.

CHILDREN POLICIES

– Children under 2 years old sharing the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Surcharge of $120USD per child for the internal flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh.

– Children from 2 – 4 years old share the bed/seats on the travel bus with parents is free of charge (no extra bed provided). Pay $160USD per child for the internal flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh (as infant’s price on our website)

– Children from 5 – 8 years old will be required to pay 75% of tour price(as children’s price on our website), sharing the bed with parents or pay full price (as adult’s price on our website) to have an extra bed.