Wonders of Vietnam (Hanoi to Saigon)

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Overview
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  • Start/End: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh city
  • Route: Hanoi - Mai Chau - Ninh Binh - Lan Ha Bay - Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh city - Cai Be - Can Tho
  • Duration: 15 Days
  • Theme: Classic
  • Tour type: Private tour
  • Tour schedule: Daily Departure
  • Tour guide in: English, Français, Español, Italiano, Português
Highlight

This 15-day journey showcases Vietnam’s most iconic highlights, from Hanoi’s historic charm and the ethnic valleys of Mai Chau to the karst landscapes of Ninh Binh. The itinerary continues with a tranquil cruise in Lan Ha Bay, followed by the heritage towns of Hoi An and imperial Hue. From the dynamic energy of Ho Chi Minh City to the peaceful waterways of the Mekong Delta, the program is thoughtfully paced and accessible. Combining cultural discovery, gentle activities, scenic drives, and local encounters, it offers a well-rounded introduction to Vietnam.

  • Hanoi highlights & Old Quarter – culture, history, and vibrant street life
  • Mai Chau & Ninh Binh countryside – ethnic villages, rice fields, and limestone landscapes
  • Lan Ha Bay overnight cruise – tranquil waters, karst scenery, and light activities
  • Hoi An & Imperial Hue – heritage towns, imperial legacy, and scenic coastal routes
  • Mekong Delta in Cai Be & Can Tho – floating markets, river life, and local encounters
Itinerary
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  • Arrival in Hanoi, airport pick-up and transfer to your hotel

    Landing at the Noi Bai airport, you are welcomed by professional tour guide and driver at the pickup lobby. Enjoy 45-minute driving to the city center (Hanoi Old Quarter) with city's briefing information about the most visited spots, culture, traffic and cuisine....Arrive in your hotel, check in and have a rest.

    Note: Hotel check in time at 14.00

    The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Lunch and dinner are at your own expense. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Conifer Grand Hotel(Deluxe Room) *or similar hotel
    42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Explore Hanoi’s key highlights, including the Temple of Literature, the Museum of Ethnology, Ho Chi Minh’s complex, and the vibrant Old Quarter.

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hanoi.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Conifer Grand Hotel(Deluxe Room) *or similar hotel
    42 Tho Xuong, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Mai Chau, visit a Muong village, admire panoramic views from Thung Khe Pass, and enjoy a leisurely walk from Mai Hich to Sam Khoe.

    8:00: Meet tour guide and driver then depart to Mai Chau. On the way, visit a Muong village. Continue to Thung Khe pass where you can view magnificent panoramic views of the valley before arriving in Mai Chau town. Mai Chau is a beautiful valley located 145 km away from Hanoi. It is great place with harmonious landscapes, green mountain ranges, rice terraces and White Thai ethnic villages. Mai Chau - Pu Luong

    Upon arrival in Mai Chau, enjoy a home-hosted lunch. In the afternoon, explore Mai Hich by bike(optional) or walk along the trails and concrete roads. You will be seduced by the gorgeous landscapes as the villages, rice fields, mountains and streams are in perfect harmony with one another. Do not miss the opportunity to communicate with the friendly local people who are always willing to welcome you into their house to enjoy a cup of tea. Return to your accommodation in the late afternoon.

    Dinner and overnight in Mai Chau.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L, D
    Transportation
    Bike: Mai Chau
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Tu Diep Bungalow(Bungalow Double ) *or similar hotel
    Mai Hich commune, Mai Chau district, Hoa Binh , Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Ninh Binh, visit the Dinh and Le Kings’ Temples, enjoy a sampan boat ride in Tam Coc, explore Bich Dong Pagoda, then continue to Van Long Nature Reserve.

    8:30: depart to Ninh Binh, stop on the way to meet the local people and take pictures as you command. Arrive in Ninh Binh in the late afternoon and check in to your accommodation. 

    Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, we will make our first stop in Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam from the 10 to the 11 century. The citadel is surrounded by limestone mountains and rivers naturally protecting it and making for an amazing picturesque setting.

    On arrival at Hoa Lu, you will visit the temples dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009) who played a vital role in gaining the country’s independence after it was ruled by China for a thousand years. Both temples were built in the 17th symbolizing a deep respect to the King’s contributions.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    Then, we make our way to Tam Coc which has been well-known as the “Halong Bay on land” and appeared in famous French movie “Indochina”. On arrival at the pier, you will take a private sampan boat for a ninety-minute cruise along Ngo Dong River. Pass through three caves and witness a stunning landscape interleaved by small communities, rice fields, cemetery and temples.

    To wrap up the day, the Bich Dong, a typical pagoda in the countryside of the Red River Delta, built in the 15th century. On arrival, you will cross a stone bridge to Chua Ha, from which over 100 steps lead to Chua Trung – the cave pagoda with unique clay statues. You will then hike up to Chua Thuong. You not only have the chance to learn about Buddhism but also get to experience incredible countryside views.

    Transfer to Van Long. Dinner and overnight stay in Van Long.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L, D
    Boat: Tam Coc
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Nep House(Double Room) *or similar hotel
    Lang Noi, Lang Van, Gia Lap, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh , Vietnam
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  • Enjoy a sampan boat ride in Van Long, watch traditional music performances, and take part in an embroidery workshop.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    Dinner and overnight stay in Van Long.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Van Long
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Bike: Ninh Binh
    Motorbike / Motorbike taxi: Motor
    Leisure: Thung La temple music
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Nep House(Double Room) *or similar hotel
    Lang Noi, Lang Van, Gia Lap, Gia Vien, Ninh Binh , Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Ha Long City, cruise through Lan Ha Bay, explore Dark & Bright Cave, enjoy a bamboo boat ride, and swim in crystal-clear waters

    07:45 – 08:30: Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (for private transfers) or at our Shuttle Bus stop (for shared transfers). We'll head to Halong City.

    11:30 – 12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Transfer to the main boat by tender. Embark on Sena Cruise. Warmly welcome to Sena Cruise! While enjoying a welcome drink, our cruise manager will deliver a cruise briefing and safety introduction. After that, you will check in to your cabin.

    13:00 – 13:30: A fabulous lunch is served as Sena Cruise starts her sail into magnificent Lan Ha Bay – an extension of Halong Wonder, much quieter with fewer tourists. She will pass thousands of uniquely shaped limestone towers and islands.

    15:00: Visit the Dark and Bright Cave – famous for its pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Take photos of the romantic, lyrical local sights. This is the best time for tourists to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming, revealing the true beauty of the Limestone Mountains and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay. Afterward, immerse in the emerald green water of Lan Ha Bay with exciting swimming activities.

    17:00: Return to Sena Cruise and relax on the cruise. Enjoy our sunset time and the “Happy Hour Deal” in all bars on the cruise. You will also have a chance to join our cooking class to challenge your skills in preparing the famous Vietnamese spring rolls. Before dinner, our experienced captain will choose the most tranquil area to anchor for overnight.

    19:00: Savor a deluxe dinner. After dinner, reward yourself with a large selection of cocktails at a panoramic bar or partake in onboard activities: squid fishing, karaoke. Stay overnight on the cruise. Lan Ha

    Note: In cases where the group has more than four people, the transfer between Ninh Binh and Halong Bay (Lan Ha) is operated by a private minibus.
    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Ninh Binh - Tuan Chau
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L, D
    Boat: Halong bamboo boat
    Entrance fees
    Leisure: Squid fishing
    Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
    Sena Cruise - 2D1N(Deluxe Balcony Cabin)
    3b Dang Thai Than street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
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  • Begin the day with a Tai Chi session, explore the Tra Bau area, return to Hanoi, fly to Da Nang, and transfer to Hoi An

    06:00: Be an early bird for a photo hunt and join our Tai-chi session on the sundeck to refresh your body and mind.

    07:00: Have a light breakfast. Sena Cruises continues her sail, passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee, and a light breakfast are served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

    08:15: Explore Tra Bau Area. Join kayaking & swimming to explore the Tra Bau area – the famous filming location for Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh in 2018.

    09:30: Return to the boat for check-out.

    10:00: Lunchtime. During the time, a well-prepared Set menu lunch is served. Sena Cruise slowly navigates emerald water and thousands of Karst Mountains towards the Harbor.

    11:30 – 12:00: Return to Tuan Chau Port and disembark. Our driver will meet you at the port and bring you back to Hanoi. You are expected to arrive in Hanoi at about 3 PM. Ninh Binh

    Take a short flight to Da Nang City.

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hoi An.

    Included:
    Shuttle bus: Hanoi - Tuan Chau
    English speaking guide (on board)
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    Kayak: Halong
    Leisure: Morning Tai Chi
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Flight :Flight (HAN - DAD) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Delicacy Hotel & Spa(Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
    116 Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
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  • Enjoy a basket boat ride, explore Hoi An’s ancient town, and spend the afternoon at your leisure

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in town.

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Hoi An.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Cam Thanh
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Delicacy Hotel & Spa(Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
    116 Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
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  • Free day at leisure

    Set a free & easy day. You can be lazy on the beach with family and friends or leisurely walk around the old town, find yourself a gift from this beautiful town or create your own journey ...

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Delicacy Hotel & Spa(Deluxe City View Room) *or similar hotel
    116 Hung Vuong, Hoi An, Quang Nam , Vietnam
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  • Travel to Hue via the Hai Van Pass, visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, discover the Imperial Citadel, and stroll through Dong Ba Market

    8:30: Pick-up from your hotel, then travel to Hue by passing Da Nang along the sea road. Once you arrive in Da Nang, stop to visit the Cham Museum which preserves the most important Cham culture collections in the world. Then, walk to My Khe beach where you can enjoy the view of giant Goodness of Mercy statues in the Linh Ung Pagoda. Take photos of fishermen by the beach then continue driving along the coastline to Hue ancient capital. Make a stop at top of the Hai Van pass to enjoy the breathtaking view of the ocean. 

    Upon arrival, we begin exploring Hue with visit the most important sites in city - Hue Citadel, the only vestige symbol for what was once the imperial city of Vietnam. It is inspired by the fortification of Vauban. The city is composed of three parts: Kinh Thanh (the Capital city), Hoang Thanh (the Imperial city) and Cam Thanh (the Forbidden City). The most beautiful sites in Hue are concentrated in this area including the flag tower, the South gate, the palace of supreme Harmony, the Dynasty temple area and the settlement area.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Rosaleen Boutique Hotel(Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    36 Chu Van An street, Hue city, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam
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  • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda, discover Minh Mang’s royal tomb, explore Thuy Bieu village, join a cooking class, and fly to Ho Chi Minh City

    The driver will welcome you at the pickup lobby of Tan Son Nhat Airport and then travel about 30 minutes from the airport to your hotel (in the Ho Chi Minh City center)

    Have an overview of city and come to the hotel, check in and rest.

    Note: Hotel check in time at 14.00

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Flight :Flight (HUI - SGN) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Discover Ho Chi Minh City’s highlights, including the Independence Palace, War Remnants Museum, Quan Am Pagoda, and a stroll through Binh Tay Market

    8:30: We’ll start exploring Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to the the Independence Palace, once used as the home - office of the Presidents of South Vietnam. Our visit includes the North Vietnamese tank which effectively attacked the palace in 1975 to bring the controversial Vietnam War to an end and the five-story palace with its rooms have been preserved in their late 1960s, 1970s style and a bunker basement.

    Continue with the the top visited in Ho Chi Minh – the War Remnant museum. The exhibits offer you all-sided views of the Vietnam War that might bring a big surprise than you are probably used to hearing and seeing.

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant in town.

    In the afternoon, we’ll discover the visit Quan Am Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in city and dedicated to Guan Yin, elements of Taoism, and the folk worship of the "Queen of Heaven".

    To wrap up the day, take a stroll through have a visit to Binh Tay Market, located in Saigon’s Chinatown area with hundreds of stalls, the biggest market in city actually contributes a hub for many of Saigon’s demands including clothing, souvenir and food items. There is also a food court where visitors can sample local delicacies and street food.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Exploring the Mekong River, enjoying boat trip, biking, visiting Phu Chau pagoda

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Can Tho.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Cai Be
    Transportation
    Bike: Cai Be
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Holiday 2 Hotel(Deluxe Room ) *or similar hotel
    79 Pham Ngoc Thach, Ninh Kieu district, Can Tho city, Vietnam
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  • The bustling Cai Rang floating market, fruit garden tour, Binh Thuy ancient house

    Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

    Welcome by driver, transfer back to Saigon. Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon. Check in and free to discover city. End of service. 

    Dinner is at your own expense (not included). Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.

    Included:
    English speaking guide
    Meal: B, L
    Boat: Cai Rang
    Transportation
    Entrance fees
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
    Sanouva Hotel(Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
    177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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  • Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure flight.

    Private driver will pick you up at the hotel lobby for about 30 minutes to Tan Son Nhat airport (international or domestic hall according to your request). Thanks for the visit to our city.

    Note: International flights require you to be at the airport 3 hours and domestic is 2 hours before departure time.

    In the rush hour (07:00 – 08:30 AM and 16:30 – 18:30 PM), it takes around 1 hour from city center to Tan Son Nhat airport.

    Included:
    Meal: B
    Transportation
    02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Private Single Room

Traveling with more than 8 people? You can select a different group size in the next step.

Group Size 9+
Inclusions
  • English speaking tour guide following itinerary
  • All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
  • Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
  • Cruise: Sena Cruise - 2D1N
  • Boat: Tam Coc, Van Long, Halong bamboo boat, Cam Thanh, Cai Be, Cai Rang
  • Transportation
  • Shuttle bus: Ninh Binh - Tuan Chau, Hanoi - Tuan Chau
  • Flight Tickets: Flight HAN - DAD (Vietnam Airlines - Economy) , Flight HUI - SGN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
  • Meal: Breakfast: 14, Lunch: 12, Dinner: 03
  • Bike: Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Cai Be
  • Motorbike / Motorbike taxi: Motor
  • Kayak: Halong
  • Leisure: Thung La temple music, Squid fishing, Morning Tai Chi
  • Cooking class: Halong (on board) - cooking demonstration
  • Service charges and Taxes
Exclusions
  • International flight from/to your country
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses
  • Tipping and Gratuities
  • Other not mentioned in the program
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