Tour Overview
Vietnam is amazing everywhere with its marvelous beauty. The 9 Day Vietnam tour will bring you to the best parts as well as famous highlights of the country. This tour takes us from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), covering most of the main attractions in Vietnam including three world heritage sites in Vietnam. It covers from the stately Hanoi, the magnificent Halong Bay, the former capital city of Hue, the charming Hoi An ancient town, the bustle & hustle Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the waterway of Mekong Delta and the legendary Cu Chi Tunnel.
Tour Highlights
- Experience the interesting of the colonial city of Hanoi with a Water Puppet Show and cyclo tour
- One day trip to explore Halong Bay for spectacular landscapes and caves and other activities
- Boat trip on Perfume river in Hue visit Royal tomb & Thien Mu pagoda
- Visiting Hue’s Purple Forbidden City
General Information
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Tour Type: Vietnam Classic tour with cultural immersion and nature exploration.
Start/End: Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Destinations Covered
- Hanoi
- Halong Bay
- Da Nang – Hoi An
- Hue
- Ho Chi Minh City
- Mekong Delta – Cu Chi
What’s Included
- English-speaking guides
- Accommodations (twin share)
- Meals as per itinerary (wide selection of Vietnamese, Indian & international cuisine; Western meals available at extra cost)
- Transfers and transport
- Entrance fees and permits
- Domestic flights and transfers
- Domestic departure taxes
Why You’ll Love This Trip?
- Wander the vibrant streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo, dive into Vietnam’s rich culture with visits to ancient pagodas, and enjoy a dazzling water puppet show that brings local legends to life.
- Cruise through the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay aboard a traditional wooden junk, passing surreal limestone islets, discovering hidden caves, and savoring fresh seafood on board.
- Step into the imperial past in Hue as you explore the sprawling Citadel, visit ancient royal tombs, and glide down the Perfume River on a peaceful dragon boat cruise.
- Experience the charm of Hoi An’s lantern-lit streets on foot, marvel at its centuries-old architecture, and indulge in local specialties while watching skilled tailors at work.
- Uncover the stories of resilience in the Cu Chi Tunnels, then drift through the lush canals of the Mekong Delta by sampan, sampling tropical fruits and learning about daily life in Vietnam’s “rice bowl.”
Detailed Itinerary
Upon your arrival at the Noi Bai (Hanoi) airport, our local guide will meet us and escort us to our hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax and recover from jetlag. Tonight we have dinner at the finest restaurant in Hanoi.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Dinner
On this day, we will first visit Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh complex followed by the Temple of Literature which is one of the symbols of Vietnam. In the afternoon we will visit the Museum of Ethnology and explore Hanoi old quarter by cyclo (paddle rickshaw). In the evening we will enjoy the water puppet show. Overnight in Hanoi.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Today, we will visit one of the most famous destinations in Vietnam by its marvelous natural beauty – Halong Bay. In the morning, we depart for Halong Bay where we will take a private junk for a 4-hour boat journey around the majestic, secluded bay, now designated a World Heritage site. A delicious, fresh seafood lunch is served on board.
In the afternoon, we will pass Dog islet, Cockfighting islet, Turtle islet and many more, stopping en route to visit the Dau Go and Thien Cung caves. Upon disembarking, we will return to our Hanoi hotel for an overnight stay.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
After breakfast, we will be transferred to the airport to take a flight to Hue. Upon arrival at the airport, we will be welcomed by our tour guide and transferred to the hotel. Start your afternoon with a visit to the Hue Imperial Citadel, the Forbidden Purple City – home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty, and the bustling Dong Ba market to see its abundance of fresh produce. Overnight in Hue.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
We will take a dragon boat to cruise along the Perfume River. Visit Thien Mu pagoda, after that, we will take our van to visit the majestic and scenic Emperor Tu Duc tomb. In the afternoon we depart Hue for Hoi An travel through the high pass of Hai Van with its spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean en route to Danang. We will visit Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and then going to Hoi An for our night stay. Overnight in Hoi An.
Destination Options:
- Tu Duc King’s tomb
- Minh Mang King’s tomb
- Khai Dinh King’s tomb
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
In the morning, we will do the walking tour in Hoi An town, This quaint riverside town still boasts a wealth of century’s old traditional architecture. The influences of several Asian cultures can be seen in old houses and waterside buildings. It is also famous as a place to be instantly created inexpensive tailored outfits. It is a great chance to enjoy all of Hoi An specialties of unique foods and drinks. Overnight in Hoi An.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
In the morning we will transfer to Danang airport to take the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon, visit Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the best places to discover artifacts of the US-Vietnam war, otherwise known as the “Iron Triangle” or “Iron Land”. On our way there we will drive through the pleasant countryside; rubber plantations and rice paddies. Before entering the tunnels, we will see a short introductory video showing how they were constructed, followed by an exploration of the maze of tunnels, some of which have been widened to allow tourist access. Also on display are various mantraps and the remains of an American tan, as well as numerous bomb craters made by 500lb bombs, dropped by B52 bombers. After that, we transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
At 08.00, leave Ho Chi Minh City behind and head to Vietnam’s rice basket, the Mekong Delta. We will pass through idyllic, rural scenes until we arrive at My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River, where we will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda.
Next, we will have a boat ride on the Mekong, visit local homes and orchards, a coconut candy workshop, a honeybee farm, take a sampan ride on palm-shaded creeks, try a taste of seasonal fruit and honey tea and enjoy a performance of traditional Southern singing. We return to Ho Chi Minh City.
🛌🏻 Accommodation
- Tailored to guest preferences (e.g., luxury, boutique, or budget).
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Today we have free time at our leisure be for transfer to the airport for our departure flight home.
🍽️ Meals
- Breakfast
Maria –
Hue was fascinating – I didn’t know much about it before, but the Citadel and royal tombs were stunning. The dragon boat ride down the Perfume River was so peaceful. Our guide’s stories really brought the history alive.
Chloe –
The Cu Chi Tunnels were eye-opening, and the Mekong Delta visit was the perfect way to end the trip. Gliding on a sampan, tasting tropical fruits, and seeing local life up close made me feel connected to the country beyond the tourist sites.
Daniel –
Halong Bay absolutely lived up to the hype. Sailing through the limestone towers, exploring caves, and having seafood on board – it was a dream. The cabin was cozier than I expected, though a little more free time on the boat would’ve been nice.
Markus –
I can’t believe how much we saw in just over a week – Hanoi, Halong, Hue, Hoi An, the Mekong… it was a beautiful snapshot of Vietnam. The pacing was great, though lunches were sometimes a bit heavy for me. Overall, a fantastic and well-organized trip.
Sarah –
This was the perfect introduction to Vietnam. Hanoi’s Old Quarter by cyclo was such a fun start, and the water puppet show was unexpectedly charming. The itinerary felt full but never overwhelming, and every guide we met was excellent.
Liam –
Hoi An stole my heart. The lanterns, the food, the tailors – it was pure magic. I even got a dress made in just 24 hours! The only downside is that I wanted an extra day there to soak it all in. Nine days went by so quickly.