North and South of Vietnam Tour – 7 Days
We designed this tour – Vietnam North and South - to show you the must see destinations in the North and the South. In the North: the charm of Hanoi, the scenic impressive sights of Halong Bay. In the South: The vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, the legendary Cu Chi tunnels and the mighty Mekong...

Tour Duration: 7 Days / 6 Nights
Tour Route: Hanoi arrival – Hanoi City Tour – Halong Bay (over night on junk cruise) - Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh city - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels - Ho Chi Minh departure
Dates: No fixed departure dates. You may go whenever you wish.
Starts/Ends: Hanoi / Ho Chi Minh city
Tour Type: Full board package
Activity Level: Classic & adventure
Tour Customizable: Absolutely! (Tell us your specific requirements in the inquiry form)
BRIEF ITINERARY:
Day 01: Arrival Hanoi (D)
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
Day 03: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)
Day 04: Ha Long – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh (Brunch)
Day 05: Ho Chi Minh – Vinh Long (B, L)
Day 06: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi (B, L)
Day 07: Ho Chi Minh departure (B)
Day 01: Arrival Hanoi (D)
After a warm welcome on arrival, transfer to the hotel in Hanoi then free time. Welcome dinner will be served at one of the best restaurant in Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 02: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)
This morning, you will visit famous Ho Chi Minh complex comprising his Mausoleum, former residence, the impressive house on stilts and view the One Pillar Pagoda. The One Pillar Pagoda, formally Dien Huu is a historic Buddhist temple. It is regarded alongside the Perfume Pagoda, as one of Vietnam's two most iconic temples. In the next step, you will learn more about the historical and cultural events at the peaceful Temple of Literature, known as the Vietnam’s first university since the 11th century. In the afternoon, you will visit Ethnology museum, a museum that focuses on the 54 officially recognized. Back to the city central, you continue walking around Hoan Kiem Lake and visiting Ngoc Son Temple which to be the heart of Vietnam. Later on, you take an hour Cyclo - tour viewing the charming French colonial architecture to the bustling Old Quarter. To finish the day off, you attend the performance of the unique water puppetry.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 03: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D)
Departure to Ha Long Bay, listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. “Dragon descending to the sea“ as it is known in Vietnamese, picturesque Ha Long bay has more than 1.000 limestone islets rising from the sea, many of them containing beautiful grottoes.
Check in to the Junk for our overnight boat cruise discovering this magnificent UNESCO World Wonder. This is a great journey among surreal islands rising from a tranquil emerald sea. The Junk adds to the experience for an overnight stay and fresh seafood meals. This is a truly memorable experience. Without a doubt, Ha Long Bay is a destination in Vietnam which should not be missed.
12:00: Check in to the Junk
13:00: Have lunch on board and then you will have a fantastic cruise on Ha Long bay, visit Dinh Huong, Ga Choi and Sail Island. Stop at Sung Sot cave and a swim at Titop beach.
19:00: Dinner on boat and free time.
Overnight on the Junk.
Day 04: Ha Long – Hanoi – Fly to Ho Chi Minh (Brunch)
Continue exploring the magnificent Ha Long Bay, visit the fishing village and some of the many caves during the voyage. Breakfast (brunch) will be served on the boat. Check out boat at 11:30 then transfer to Bac Ninh Province to have more knowledge of Vietnamese’s history and culture. You are welcome at Dinh Bang Village; take some minutes transfer by horse drawn carriage or ox cart to Do temple for visiting. This temple was building during the Le Dynasty and has been altered several times since. The major reconstruction took place under the reign of Le Trung Hung in the 17th century. And then you enjoy traditional music show “Quan Ho” or called Quan Ho Folk song. We continue to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon arrival, meet our tour guide then transfer to the hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 05: Ho Chi Minh – Vinh Long (B, L)
Depart for Vinh Long Province. On arrival at Cai Be, we start the motorized boat to visit the Cai Be floating market and experience how people exchange goods, fruit and many other commodities on their vessels. We keep cruising through small canals to enjoy the charm of the upper Mekong Delta and visit the An Binh Island where we will take stop to visit an orchard, bonsai garden and tropical fruit garden. Later on, we will see some handmade family business products such as the coconut candy milk, the crispy rice popcorn. We enjoy folk music before transfer to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 06: Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi (B, L)
In the morning, you will spend a half-day to visit the former Viet Cong guerilla base of the Cu Chi tunnels where will gain an insight of the sacrifices and hardships of the Vietnamese people during the French and American Wars. Return to Sai Gon in the afternoon, you have the opportunity to visit the controversial War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace. Enjoy special dinner at Bon Sai on Saigon River.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 07: Ho Chi Minh departure (B)
Free at your leisure until transfer to Tan Son Nhat international airport for your departure flight.
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