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Vietnam Group Tour with English-Speaking Guide: Fixed Departures 2027, Hanoi to the Mekong in 10 Days

Small-group Vietnam tour with local English-speaking guides: 10 days from Hanoi to the Mekong, overnight on a Ha Long Bay cruise, domestic flights included. 8 fixed departures in 2027.

Fixed dates and programme · Book online with a US$100 deposit per traveller

  • 10 days7 stops
  • US$1,370from, per person
  • Grouptour guide (English)
  • 3★ or 4★hotels & one cruise night
  • US$100deposit per traveller

Departures 2027 · book online

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Prices per person in US dollars, domestic flights included, international flights not included. Today you pay only the booking deposit of US$100 per traveller.

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1 Departure date arrival in Hanoi → departure from Saigon
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Secure card payment by OnePay (Visa, Mastercard, Amex, JCB) on mettavoyage.com. OnePay charges in Vietnamese dong (VND) at the bank’s rate of the day, so your statement may differ slightly from the USD amount. The booking deposit is non-refundable, except that it is refunded in full if we cannot confirm the services, if hotel or flight supplements arise before confirmation that you decide not to accept, or if a booking for 1 traveller does not reach the minimum of 2 travellers. Later payments: up to 50% of the price within 7 days of confirmation, balance 45 days before arrival.

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Metta Voyage travelers at Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi
A junk boat among the islands of Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
Rowing boats at the Trang An Landscape Complex, Ninh Binh, Vietnam
Lanterns in the streets of Hoi An at night
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The Meridian Gate (Ngo Mon) of the Imperial City in Hue, Vietnam
Hanoi Old Quarter
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Hanoi Temple Of Literature
Boats at the Cai Rang floating market near Can Tho, Mekong Delta
Cena in crociera sul fiume Saigon a Ho Chi Minh
Biglietti per À Ố Show e Teh Dar al Teatro dell'Opera di Saigon
Ha Long Bay
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Hoi An Ancient Town
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The route

10 days, 1 country, one local team

  1. Hanoi
  2. Ninh Binh
  3. Ha Long Bay
  4. Hue
  5. Hoi An
  6. Saigon
  7. Mekong Delta

Highlights

  • Hanoi on foot: the Temple of Literature, the Old Quarter and egg coffee by Hoan Kiem Lake.
  • A rowing-boat ride through the rice fields and caves of Ninh Binh.
  • One night on a cruise boat in Ha Long Bay, with seafood lunch and dinner on board.
  • The Imperial City of Hue and a cooking class with a chef on the Perfume River.
  • Hoi An, the lantern town and UNESCO site, and the water-coconut village of Cam Thanh.
  • The Mekong Delta by boat and bicycle, then colonial Saigon.
Day by day

Itinerary

IArrival in Hanoi

Meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free (no guide or driver): a stroll around the lake and a first coffee. Overnight in Hanoi.Check-in from 14:00.

IIHanoi, the capital (B/L/D)

With your English-speaking guide: the Temple of Literature (1070) and the Museum of Ethnology (closed Mondays), then lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, a walk through the “36 streets” of the Old Quarter, then Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and an egg coffee. Dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

IIIHanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (B/L)

To Ninh Binh: the temples of the Dinh and Le kings at Hoa Lu (10th century), lunch, then Tam Coc, the “Ha Long Bay on land”. Row through the three caves by boat, then climb to Bich Dong Pagoda. Back in Hanoi in the evening.About 120 km, 3.5 hours by car · sightseeing 3 hours · boat 2 hours.

IVHanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D)

Drive to Ha Long Bay (about 3 hours). Board the cruise boat in late morning and sail among limestone islands, with a visit to a cave. Seafood lunch and dinner on board; overnight in a cabin with balcony.The cruise route depends on the boat and sea conditions. Transfers are by shared shuttle for smaller groups, and services on board are in English.

VHa Long – Hanoi – flight to Hue (B/Brunch)

Morning by sampan to a cave, or a swim at a small beach among the islands. Brunch on board and back to the pier, then transfer to Hanoi airport and the evening flight to Hue (included). Overnight in Hue.Domestic flight times may be changed by the airline.

VIHue – Thuy Bieu – Hoi An (B/L)

The Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda, then a local market and a cooking class with a chef in Thuy Bieu: you cook your own lunch. Last stop at the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, then on via Da Nang to Hoi An.Transfer about 140 km, 3.5 hours · sightseeing 3 hours.

VIIHoi An (B)

By boat to Cam Thanh, the water-coconut village; then the old town of Hoi An (UNESCO): Japanese Bridge, Phung Hung old house, the market, Chuc Thanh Pagoda and the Réhahn museum. Free afternoon (no guide or driver) among tailors, lanterns and cafés.

VIIIHoi An – Da Nang – flight to Saigon (B/L)

Driver transfer to Da Nang and the morning flight to Saigon (included). Meet your English-speaking guide, have lunch and tour the city: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Jade Emperor Pagoda, Ben Thanh Market and the War Remnants Museum.

IXSaigon – Ben Tre, Mekong Delta – Saigon (B/L)

In the Mekong Delta, at Ben Tre: a boat ride, a traditional brick kiln, coconut candy and a mat-weaving workshop. Cycle between houses and gardens, enjoy a local-specialities lunch and a rowing-boat ride through the canals. Back to Saigon.About 120 km, 3.5 hours · boat 1 hour · bicycle 1 hour.

XSaigon – departure (B)

Breakfast and free time until your driver takes you to the airport (room available until 12:00). Thank you for travelling with us: see you again in Vietnam!

B = breakfast, L = lunch, D = dinner. The programme is fixed; hotels and flights are reconfirmed against availability when you book.

Price

What it costs

Per person, USD3-star hotels4-star hotels
Double or triple roomUS$1,370US$1,535
Single room (supplement included)US$1,805US$2,125
December departure supplementUS$95US$110
Extra night in Hanoi (per room)US$85US$125
Extra night in Saigon (per room)US$85US$160

Prices in US dollars per person, for the whole tour, in a double or triple room; domestic flights included, international flights not included. Book online with a booking deposit of US$100 per traveller; the later payments are shown in the booking box once you choose a date.

Booking, payment and cancellation conditions
  • Confirmed or open departure: every date runs with at least 2 travellers, up to 25. “Departure confirmed” = at least 2 travellers booked; “open for booking” = confirmed when the minimum is reached.
  • Travelling alone? You can book online for 1 traveller too (single-room rate): the departure is guaranteed once it reaches 2 travellers and we confirm within 24 hours. If it could not be guaranteed, the amount you paid is refunded in full.
  • Ha Long Bay trip by group size: up to 5 travellers share a shuttle Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi; from 6, a private transfer and a local English-speaking guide. Services on board the cruise boat are always in English.
  • Bookable up to 7 days before departure. Hotels and domestic flights are reconfirmed against real availability; any supplement due to availability is told to you before we confirm: if you do not accept it, the deposit you paid is refunded in full.
  • Payments: online booking deposit of US$100 per traveller, non-refundable (except that it is refunded in full if we cannot confirm the services, if hotel or flight supplements arise before confirmation that you decide not to accept, or if a booking for 1 traveller does not reach the minimum of 2 travellers); up to 50% of the trip price within 7 days of our confirmation; balance 45 days before arrival (for bookings made less than 45 days ahead, at confirmation). Card payments: 3.5% fee. Bank transfer: bank charges paid by the sender.
  • Cancellation charges (on the total price, plus any domestic-flight penalties): more than 45 days before the tour starts US$100 per person; 45 to 31 days 20%; 30 to 11 days 30%; 10 to 1 days 50%; no-show or withdrawal during the trip 100%.
  • A rise of about US$25 per person may apply if the official Ha Long Bay entrance fees go up: we tell you as soon as the authority announces it.

Our Terms & Conditions also apply.

What you get

Included & not included

Included

  • 8 nights in 3-star or 4-star hotels with breakfast (double/triple room; single with supplement)
  • 1 night on a Ha Long Bay cruise boat, cabin with balcony
  • Local English-speaking guides (except free time, driver-only transfers and aboard the cruise boat)
  • 2 domestic flights Hanoi – Hue and Da Nang – Saigon, economy, taxes included
  • 6 lunches and 2 set-menu dinners (drinks not included) and brunch on the cruise
  • Private air-conditioned transfers with driver (Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi: shared shuttle for smaller groups)
  • Entrance fees to sites visited with the guide, boat trips and the cooking class in Thuy Bieu

Not included

  • International flights to and from Vietnam
  • Payment fees (card, bank transfer charges)
  • Meals and drinks not listed, personal expenses
  • Tips (optional; about 5 USD per person per day)
  • Travel and cancellation insurance
  • Early check-in before 14:00 and late check-out after 12:00
  • A possible surcharge of about US$ 25 per person if Ha Long Bay entrance fees are raised

What you will see: six stops, one journey

  • Hanoi Old Quarter street scene with motorbikes and fruit sellersHanoiTemple of Literature, the “36 streets” and egg coffee by Hoan Kiem Lake
  • Rowing boats at Tam Coc, Ninh BinhNinh BinhA rowing-boat ride through rice fields and caves: the “Ha Long Bay on land”
  • Cruise ships among the limestone islands of Ha Long BayHa Long BayOne night on a cruise boat, with seafood lunch and dinner on board
  • The Meridian Gate of the Imperial City in HueHueThe Imperial City and a cooking class with a chef on the Perfume River
  • Hoi An lanterns at duskHoi AnThe lantern town, a UNESCO site, and the water-coconut village of Cam Thanh
  • Boats on the Mekong DeltaSaigon and the MekongBoats, bicycles and orchards in the delta, plus colonial Saigon

Before you book

Who this trip is for
  • Pace: moderate; three days include about 3.5 hours on the road (Ninh Binh, Hue to Hoi An, Mekong).
  • On foot and by bike: 2–3 hour walks in Hanoi and Hoi An, steps at Bich Dong Pagoda, about 1 hour of cycling on flat village lanes in the Mekong, and getting in and out of small boats.
  • Solo travellers: welcome, with the single-room rate.
  • Rooms: double, triple or single. Children: the programme is designed for adults; ask us for a children’s rate before booking.
  • Reduced mobility: boats, steps and long transfers make this trip a poor fit; write to us and we will look at a private tour instead.
What is included: meals, guides, insurance, tips
  • Booking fee: none. The price per person covers all tour services, plus any card fee at payment.
  • Meals: 9 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 2 set-menu dinners, plus brunch on the cruise; drinks not included.
  • Guides: local English-speaking guides at every stop and our Hanoi team on WhatsApp. No guide travels with you from home. Exceptions: free time, transfers with a driver only, and the Ha Long Bay trip (shared shuttle for smaller groups; services on board are in English).
  • Insurance: not included and not sold by us; we recommend a policy with medical cover and cancellation before you pay a deposit.
  • Tips: optional; about 5 USD per person per day for guides and drivers is a common guide.
International flights, documents and useful information

The tour starts on day 1 at Hanoi airport (Noi Bai) and ends on day 10 in Ho Chi Minh City (Tan Son Nhat): look for an open-jaw ticket into Hanoi and out of Saigon. Airport–hotel transfers on days 1 and 10 are included at any hour.

Buy your international flights after we confirm your booking. If you arrive earlier or leave later, we can add extra nights in Hanoi or Saigon.

  • Passport valid for at least 6 months from entry; check the current visa rules for your nationality before you travel.
  • Time zone: UTC+7. Local currency: Vietnamese dong (VND).
  • Programme PDF: download it from the Itinerary section.
Hotels (or similar)
City3-star option4-star option
Hanoi (3 nights)Lestar Hotel Hanoi – Deluxe with balconyRue de l’Amour Boutique Hotel – Premier
Ha Long Bay (1 night)Athena Luxury Cruise – Deluxe balcony cabin
Hue (1 night)Emm Hotel Hue – SuperiorEldora Hotel Hue – Deluxe city view
Hoi An (2 nights)Silk Eco Hoi An (Mulberry Collection) – SuperiorCentral Boutique Hoi An – Deluxe
Saigon (2 nights)GK Central Hotel – Premier DeluxeWinsuites Saigon – Park Suite

Hotels are indicative and confirmed according to availability at booking; if a property is unavailable we replace it with one of the same category. Rooms are available from 14:00 on arrival day until 12:00 on departure day.

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    Questions

    Before you book

    How does online booking work?

    Choose your departure date, hotel category, number of travellers and rooms: the total price is calculated straight away. With the “Book now” button you pay the booking deposit of US$100 per traveller (plus the 3.5% card fee) on the secure OnePay page of mettavoyage.com. Within 24 working hours we confirm hotels and domestic flights and send you a summary with the later amounts. If we cannot confirm the services, or if hotel or flight supplements arise that you decide not to accept, the amount you paid is refunded in full.

    Deposit and payment schedule
    • When you book online: a booking deposit of US$100 per traveller, non-refundable, except that it is refunded in full if we cannot confirm the services, if hotel or flight supplements arise before confirmation that you decide not to accept, or if a booking for 1 traveller does not reach the minimum of 2 travellers.
    • Within 7 days of our confirmation: payment of up to 50% of the total trip price.
    • 45 days before arrival in Vietnam: the balance. For bookings made less than 45 days before departure, the balance is due at confirmation.
    • Credit-card payments carry a 3.5% fee on every payment. For bank transfers, the sender covers bank charges.

    Domestic flight tickets are issued after the payment due at confirmation.

    Cancellation conditions

    If you cancel, for any reason, the following charges apply to the total price, plus any penalties on the domestic flights:

    • more than 45 days before the start of the tour: US$100 per person;
    • 45 to 31 days before: 20%;
    • 30 to 11 days before: 30%;
    • 10 to 1 days before: 50%;
    • no-show or withdrawal during the trip: 100%.

    No refunds are given for services not used during the trip. We recommend insurance that also covers cancellation.

    Confirmed departure or open for booking? How big is the group?

    Every date runs with at least 2 travellers, up to a maximum of 25. The booking box shows the status of each date: departure confirmed when at least 2 travellers have already booked, open for booking when the minimum has not been reached yet. For the Ha Long Bay trip: up to 5 travellers share a shuttle Hanoi – Ha Long – Hanoi; from 6 travellers the transfer is private and a local English-speaking guide goes with you. On board the cruise boat, services are always in English.

    I travel alone: can I join?

    Of course: you can book online for 1 traveller too, with the single-room rate shown in the price table (single supplement already included). Departures are guaranteed from 2 travellers: your booking is confirmed when the departure reaches that minimum, and we tell you within 24 hours. If the departure could not be guaranteed, the amount you paid is refunded in full. For groups of more than 10 people, write to us on WhatsApp or by email.

    Can I add nights before or after the tour?

    Yes: in the booking box you can add up to 3 nights in Hanoi before the tour and up to 3 nights in Saigon after it, in the same hotel category you chose. The price is per room per night, with breakfast. Airport transfers stay as in the programme.

    How late can I book?

    Online up to 7 days before departure. Hotels and domestic flights are always reconfirmed against real availability; any supplement due to availability is told to you before we confirm: if you do not accept it, the deposit you paid is refunded in full.

    Is there a supplement for the December departure?

    Yes, the departure of 26 December 2027 (New Year in Vietnam) carries a per-person supplement shown in the price table; the online calculation adds it automatically.

    Is there a booking fee, insurance or a tour leader from home?

    There is no booking fee. Travel insurance is not included and not sold by us: we recommend a policy with medical cover and cancellation. No tour leader travels from home: in Vietnam you are looked after by local English-speaking guides at every stop (with the exceptions in the programme) and our Hanoi team is on WhatsApp.

    When do I buy international flights?

    After our confirmation, which comes within 24 working hours of your booking. You need an open-jaw ticket into Hanoi on day 1 and out of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) on day 10; airport–hotel transfers on those two days are included.

    Which currency do I pay in?

    Prices are in US dollars. By card, OnePay charges in Vietnamese dong (VND) at the Vietcombank rate of the day, so your statement may show a small exchange difference. For bank transfers, ask your travel consultant for our company account details and always check them with us by phone or WhatsApp before you pay.

    What do I need for a visa?

    Rules depend on your nationality and change often. Check the current requirements before you travel; our team can point you to the official e-visa portal. Your passport should be valid for at least 6 months from the date you enter Vietnam.

    Pay in your currency, to a local account

    Metta Voyage holds company bank accounts in 13 currencies. Pay your deposit by local bank transfer with no fee from us; the account details come with your invoice.

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