North & South Vietnam Classic Tour - 7 Days

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Discover the Hidden Gems of North & South Vietnam

Discover the highlights of Vietnam from North to South on this 7-day tour. Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, cruise the stunning Halong Bay, and visit Ninh Binh’s Tam Coc, known as “Halong Bay on Land.” Fly to Ho Chi Minh City to explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, the War Remnants Museum, and the peaceful Mekong Delta.

This tour perfectly blends culture, history, and natural beauty, offering an unforgettable Vietnam experience in just one week.

Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise

Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter

Explore Vietnam War relics

Tam Coc boat  trip

North & South Vietnam Classic Tour - 7 Days

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Depart for a 2.5-hour drive to Halong Bay, stopping en route for refreshments. Upon arrival, board your deluxe junk cruise and enjoy lunch on deck while sailing through the UNESCO World Heritage site famous for its limestone islands and crescent beaches. In the afternoon, enjoy kayaking, swimming, or relaxing on board while watching the sunset. Overnight on the cruise in Halong Bay.
Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B/L/D)
Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to the hotel for check-in. In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology, then enjoy a 45-minute cyclo tour through the Old Quarter’s 36 Streets, each named after traditional artisan guilds. Stop at a vintage coffee shop to savor authentic Vietnamese coffee and observe local daily life. End the day with a water puppet show, a unique Northern Vietnamese art form depicting rural life and legends. Overnight in Hanoi.
 Day 1: Hanoi Arrival & Half Day City Tour
Depart Hanoi for a 2-hour drive to Trang An Landscape Complex in Ninh Binh, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its dramatic limestone peaks, rainforests, rivers, and rice fields. Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, with temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties. After lunch, continue to Tam Coc, where you’ll enjoy a 2-hour sampan boat ride through scenic waterways and caves, often called “Halong Bay on Land.” Then hike up Mua Mountain, climbing nearly 500 steps for panoramic views and to see the dragon and phoenix carvings along the stone staircase. Return to the hotel in the late afternoon.
Day 2: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc (B/L)
Wake up early to enjoy the sunrise over Halong Bay with a cup of tea, then continue cruising among the limestone karsts. Enjoy brunch on board before disembarking at Halong City Pier around noon. Transfer back to Hanoi for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport, meet your guide and transfer to the hotel for check-in. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Fly To Ho Chi Minh (B/Br)
In the morning, take a half-day excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200 km underground network used during the Vietnam War with living quarters, traps, workshops, hospitals, and command centers. Explore the tunnels and learn about Vietnam’s wartime history.

In the afternoon, enjoy a Ho Chi Minh City tour, visiting Notre-Dame Cathedral (under renovation), the Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel, and the War Remnants Museum with exhibits from Vietnam’s wars. End the day with free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market.
Day 5: HCMC – Cu Chi Tunnel & Half Day City Tour (B/L) 
Depart Saigon for a 1.5-hour drive to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, passing lush rice fields and fruit farms. Take a motorboat trip along the river, seeing stilt houses and fish farms before visiting Turtle Island to enjoy fresh fruit and coconut milk with a local family. Visit a coconut candy workshop, then explore the Delta further by rowing sampan through narrow canals. Enjoy a local lunch before returning to Saigon in the mid-afternoon.
Day 6: Saigon – Mekong Delta (B/L)
Today is your last day in Vietnam. Spare some time for shopping and the driver will take you to Airport for your departure flight back home.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh Departure (B)

Ninh Binh, often called the "Halong Bay on Land", is renowned for its stunning landscapes of limestone karsts, lush greenery, and tranquil rivers. Explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, the beautiful Tam Coc caves, and the breathtaking scenery of Trang An. This charming region offers a perfect blend of natural beauty and cultural heritage, making it a must-visit destination in Vietnam.

Ninh Binh

Halong Bay, located in the Gulf of Tonkin, has been recognized as a natural World Heritage site by UNESCO many times. There are 2 ways to visit Halong Bay, such as renting a cruise ship, or going by seaplane. Each type will bring visitors different experiences; no matter how you choose to explore during your holiday, the beauty of Ha Long Bay will leave a lasting impression on any tourist from all over the world.

Halong Bay

The colonial capital city of Hanoi is a unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes, and oriental pagodas and temples such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex, One Pillar Pagoda, Old Quarter, Lake of the Restored Sword, Ngoc Son Temple, the Temple of Literature, peaceful West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda, History Museum, Ethnology Museum, and Hoa Lo Prison.

Hanoi

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is Vietnam's largest city. Much of daily life takes place on the streets, which are lined with shops, stalls, and vendors with their wares spread out on the footpath. It's showcasing a captivating mix of modern and traditional Vietnamese culture and features colonial architecture, vibrant street food, and lively markets.

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Day 1: Hanoi Arrival (D)

Upon arrival at Hanoi's Noi Bai International Airport, you will be greeted by your guide and transferred to your hotel. This is Vietnam's capital and celebrated its anniversary of 1,000 years in 2010. Historical emphasis on the arts and learning stipulates that buildings in Hanoi remain small, simple and in harmony with nature. You will have the afternoon at your leisure before an evening welcome dinner at a local restaurant and an overnight stay in Hanoi.

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Day 2: The French Colonial Style Hanoi City tour (B,L)

On day two, you will visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (where the preserved body of "Uncle Ho" may be viewed), his nearby house on stilts, the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and other lesser-known museums. Following lunch at a local restaurant, you will enjoy a one-hour cyclo ride around Hanoi's Old Quarter. Then you will be transferred to a Traditional Medication Center with 120 mins Traditional Therapy including Soaking in Herbal Basin, Acupressure massage, warm herbal compress and light meal. In the late afternoon, you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese water puppet show. Overnight in Ha Noi.

Day 3: Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay & overnight on Heritage Cruises ( B/L/D)

  • 8:00 – 8:30 You will be greeted at your hotel to take the new highway to Got Ferry Terminal, Cat Hai Town, Haiphong City. You will travel on the longest bridge in Southeast Asia and be greeted at our lounge before boarding.
  • 12:30 Board the Heritage Cruises boat and enjoy a welcome drink as you receive a cruise briefing, safety instructions and check in to your suite. Lunch is served at L’Indochine Restaurant.
  • 12:40 Cruise to Da Chong islet, where you can see a heritage lighthouse built by the French more than 100 years ago. After lunch, cruise to Gia Luan Lagoon where limestone karst formations rise out of the sea. This quiet bay is untouched and remote, as not many cruise ships visit.
  • 15:30 The cruise vessel approaches the Ba Trai Dao or Three Peach beaches in Lan Ha Bay, a natural frontier between the provinces of Halong and Haiphong. This secret hideaway has beaches, caves, and coves, plus the spectacular natural beauty of about 400 islands. Guests can try kayaking or simply swim in the clear waters of the bay.
  • 17:30 Back on Heritage Cruises, enjoy life aboard the vessel or in your suite, and with a cocktail in hand watch the sunset over the Gulf of Tonkin.
  • 18:30 Activities include afternoon tea and the chef will lead a Vietnamese cookery class.
  • 19:30 A memorable dining experience will be offered at the restaurant, with local food in an intimate and romantic setting.
  • 21:30 Enjoy evening views of the bay at the bar on the top deck. Try your hand squid fishing. The bars are open until late.

Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi ( Brunch)

  • 6:15 Start the day with a session of Vovinam on the sundeck,
  • 6:45 The guests will enjoy a light breakfast on board.
  • 7:15 Head off in a bamboo boat to explore the Dark and Bright Cave
  • 9:00-9:30 Return to the ship for checkout.
  • 10:00 Enjoy brunch while cruising back to harbor.
  • 11:00 Return to Got Harbour and relax at our lounge while your transportation arrives.
  • 12:10 Departure to Hanoi
  • 14:00 Approximate time of arrival in Hanoi, and drop-off at your hotel.
  • The rest of the day you will have some free time at leisure.
  • Overnight in Hanoi. 

Day 5: Hanoi – Hue – 3 days Detox Journey(B, D)

  • This morning, you will take the morning flight to Hue.
  • Upon arrival, you will transfer directly to Alba Retreat Hue to take part in the 3 days Detox Journey. With the schedule as:
  • 14:00 - 14:30 Wellness Assessment
  • 16:30 - 17:00 Detox Juicing class
  • 19:00 - 20:00 Healthy Balanced Vegetarian Dinner
  • 20:30 - 21: 20 50 min Spa Treatment
  • Wellness Turndown (Detox Tea)

Day 6: Continuing your Detox Journey (B, L, D)

  • Today you will continue your journey with the day 2 activities:
  • 7:00 - 8:00: Morning warmup with a short Bike ride
  • 8:00 - 9:00: Wellness activity: Yoga/ Fitness
  • 9:30 Healthy Balanced Breakfast
  • 10:30 - 13:00: Zipline & Highwire
  • 13:00 – 13:30: Detox Juicing class
  • 13:30 - 15:00: Hot-spring soaking and Free time
  • 15:00 -16:00: Cooking class
  • 17:00 -18:30: Onsen & 50 minutes spa treatment
  • 19:00: Healthy Balanced Vegetarian Dinner
  • Wellness Turndown (Detox Tea)

Day 7: Finish your last day of Wellness trip (B)

  • 7:00 - 8:00 Hiking in the mountains
  • 8:00 - 9:00: Wellness activity Yoga / Fitness
  • 09:00: Healthy Balanced Breakfast
  • 10:00-10:50: Massage Treatment
  • 12:00Check out
  • Then our car will pick you up and transfer you to Hue/ Danang airport for departure.
  • OR if you want to continue the journey in Vietnam we can suggest you the next destination to lengthen your trip.

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