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Vietnam North to South - 12 days
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Highlights
Hanoi - Discover the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, and Vietnam Museum of Ethnology on a guided city tour
Hoan Kiem Lake - Stroll around the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to national hero General Tran Hung Dao
Halong Bay - Cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay and kayak among limestone islets in the Cap La area
Vung Vieng - Visit a floating fishing village to learn about local life
Hue - Explore the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda, and the royal tombs of Emperors Minh Mang and Khai Dinh
My Son Sanctuary - Tour the UNESCO-listed ruins and observe a traditional ritual and Champa dance performance
Hoi An - Walk through the old town visiting the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and Tan Ky Old House
Ho Chi Minh City - Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum on a city tour
Cu Chi Tunnels - Explore the extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War and learn about guerrilla life
Cai Rang Market - Cruise through the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market and visit Con Son Islet’s gardens and villages
My Son Sanctuary - Tour the UNESCO-listed ruins and observe a traditional ritual and Champa dance performance
Hoi An - Walk through the old town visiting the Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and Tan Ky Old House
Ho Chi Minh City - Visit Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum on a city tour
Cu Chi Tunnels - Explore the extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War and learn about guerrilla life
Cai Rang Market - Cruise through the Mekong Delta’s largest floating market and visit Con Son Islet’s gardens and villages
What's Included
Accommodation
10 nights in 3-4 star hotels
Meals
11 breakfasts, 9 lunches & 1 dinner
Transport
Transportation in air-conditioned buses, cruise, and boatsAirport arrival transfer on day 1 and departure airport transfer on day 12
Guide
Services of an English-speaking local guide on the Halong Bay cruise
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1 night on an overnight cruise in Halong BayServices of English-speaking local guides for included sightseeing and activitiesAll sightseeing tickets2 Domestic flight tickets Hanoi - Hue & Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh CityMotorboat with floating jackets in Hoi AnWelcome drinks on board in Halong BaySwimming in Halong BayCooking demonstration on board in Halong BayTai Chi session on sundeck in Halong BayBamboo boat tour in Halong BaySquid fishing & fishing from the boat in Halong BayBamboo rowboat tour in Mekong DeltaSunset Party on boardKayaks & paddles for outdoor activities24/7 hotline supportNote: This tour is operated in conjunction with our trusted partner and you will join travellers from different operators, not solely On The Go
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Explore north and south Vietnam on this 12-day tour, beginning in Hanoi with visits to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake. Cruise through Bai Tu Long Bay and visit Vung Vieng floating village before continuing to Hue to tour the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and royal tombs. Travel along the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An to explore its historic old town and the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary. In the south, discover Ho Chi Minh City’s colonial landmarks and war museums, delve into the Cu Chi Tunnels, and cruise the Mekong Delta to Ben Tre, Cai Rang Floating Market and Con Son Islet before ending in Ho Chi Minh.
day 1 - Arrival in Hanoi!
Once you arrive in Hanoi, you'll be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free for you to relax, explore at your own pace, or enjoy a meal at a local restaurant.
OverNight:Hanoi
day 2 - Hanoi City Tour & Cultural Highlights
After breakfast, at 8:30, you may visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, dating back to the 6th century. We then continue to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, where we explore the Mausoleum, the Museum, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda. After lunch at a local restaurant, we visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, before concluding the morning at the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country’s 54 ethnic groups.
We’ll then take a walking tour around Hoan Kiem Lake, where we visit Ngoc Son Temple, dedicated to 13th-century military leader General Tran Hung Dao.
Tonight, you will have the option to see a 45-minute Water Puppet Show, a traditional Vietnamese art form rooted in the daily life of Northern Delta rice farmers. With its distinctive folk style, it is recognised as a unique intangible cultural heritage of Vietnam.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Hanoi
day 3 - Cruise to Bai Tu Long Bay & Onboard Activities
Hanoi - Halong Bay. Today, once we have arrived at Sunworld International Harbor, we’ll check in and enjoy a welcome cocktail as the crew provides a safety briefing and the cruise sets off towards Bai Tu Long Bay.
As we cruise towards the Cap La area, we will enjoy a Vietnamese lunch on board. You will then have the opportunity to kayak among limestone islets or swim and relax on the beach (weather permitting). As we cruise to Cong Do to anchor, we can enjoy the views and the sunset party during Happy Hour from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM. You can also join a Vietnamese cooking class before dinner is served on the sundeck. Afterwards, you can try squid fishing or unwind with a board game.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
OverNight:Overnight cruise
day 4 - Exploring Vung Vieng Village & Return to Hanoi
Halong Bay - Vung Vieng - Hanoi. This morning, you will have the opportunity to join a Taichi lesson on the sundeck, before enjoying a light breakfast as we cruise towards the Floating Fishing Village of Vung Vieng. Once we have arrived, we will visit Vung Vieng, one of the largest in Ha Long Bay, where you’ll have the chance to learn about the daily lives of local fishermen, and while here, you will have the option of embarking on a bamboo boat, kayaking, or exploring.
We will then make our way to our cruise boat and you will check out at the reception. Brunch will be served as we cruise back to Hon Gai Harbour along a different route. Once we arrive, we return to our hotel in Hanoi.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Hanoi
day 5 - Flight to Hue
Hanoi - Hue. After breakfast, we will be transferred to the Hanoi airport for our onward flight to the imperial city of Hue. Once we have arrived, we will be met and transferred to our hotel, where you will have the rest of the day to explore Hue at your own pace, grab a coffee at a cafe, or relax.
Meals:1 Breakfast
OverNight:Hue
day 6 - Hue City Tour & Imperial Tombs
This morning at 8:00 AM, we’ll be picked up from our hotel in Hue and begin with a dragon boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, an iconic riverside temple. At 9:15 AM, we explore the Imperial Citadel, once the seat of the Nguyen emperors, followed by a visit to Dong Ba Market at 11:30 AM to experience its lively local trade.
After lunch at a local restaurant at 12:15 PM, we visit the elaborate tombs of Emperors Minh Mang and Khai Dinh. At 4:00 PM, we stop at a village known for making conical hats and incense before returning to our hotel in Hue city centre.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Hue
day 7 - Transfer to Hoi An & Visit to My Son Sanctuary
Hue - Hoi An. Today, we’ll be picked up at 10:00 AM for a three-hour journey to Hoi An. Along the way, we’ll stop at Hai Van Pass to take in the stunning coastal views. Once we have arrived in Hoi An, we will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, we head to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999. With our guide, we explore the remarkable architecture and cultural heritage of the ancient Champa Kingdom. We’ll also have the chance to witness a traditional ritual and a restored Champa dance performance.
After our visit, we start our journey back to Hoi An by boat, along the Thu Bon River, offering a different perspective of the region. Along the way, we stop to visit Kim Bong Carpentry Village, known for its skilled artisans and traditional woodcraft.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Hoi An
day 8 - Hoi An City Tour & Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An - Da Nang- Ho Chi Minh City. After breakfast, we embark on a walking tour through the historic centre of Hoi An, visiting key landmarks such as the Japanese Bridge, Kwan Temple, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and Tan Ky Old House. You’ll also have time to explore local art galleries and tailor shops, and if you wish, have clothes made to order in the old town.
We will then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before heading to the airport for our onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once we have arrived at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, we will be met and transferred to our hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the night life in Ho Chi Minh, grab dinner or relax.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Ho Chi Minh City
day 9 - Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels Vist
This morning, we begin our Ho Chi Minh City tour with visits to Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. We then explore the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum. If time allows, we’ll also stop at Ben Thanh Market for some free time to shop and explore.
In the afternoon, we travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi, around 60 km away. On arrival, we watch a short video introducing the construction and wartime use of the extensive 200 km tunnel network. You’ll then explore the tunnels yourself, gaining insight into how they functioned as underground cities with living quarters, command centres, field hospitals and hidden entrances. Afterward, we enjoy tea and cassava, the staple food of guerrilla fighters during the war. We will see the peaceful rice paddies and riverbanks with ducks and water buffalo, hide Cu Chi’s violent past. The area still bears signs of the intense battles and heavy bombing it endured during the 1960s, when it was designated a "Free Target Zone." After we will make our way back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you will have the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Ho Chi Minh City
day 10 - Mekong Delta Exploration & Transfer to Can Tho
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Can Tho. Today, our guide will meet us in the hotel lobby between 07:30 AM and 08:30 AM to begin our journey from Ho Chi Minh City. As we travel through the countryside, we pass by green rice fields and local farms before arriving in the riverside town of My Tho. Here, we board a boat to explore the waterways of the Tien River, continuing on to Ben Tre, where we navigate through its coconut-lined canals. Here, you will have a chance to try coconut candies and honey tea before we enjoy lunch featuring fresh fish and river shrimp.
In the afternoon, you can take a walk through the countryside or watch a traditional folk music performance. At night, we will make our way to our accommodation in Can Tho, where you can spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Can Tho
day 11 - Cai Rang Market, Con Son Islet & Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Can Tho - Con Son Island - Ho Chi Minh City. This morning, we’ll set off to explore Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest in the Mekong Delta. As we move through the busy waterways, we’ll see boats piled high with fresh produce, household items, and local goods. We’ll have the chance to observe rice noodle makers at work, visit a riverside village, and try crossing a traditional bamboo “monkey bridge.”
After exploring the vibrant floating market, we return to the boat to check out and disembark. We then visit Con Son Islet, located in the Hau River, known for its lush orchid gardens and welcoming local community.
We enjoy lunch on the island with a variety of local dishes. After the meal, we board the boat back to the mainland. You’ll have some time for last-minute shopping at Can Tho Market and to visit Vinh Trang Pagoda. We then make our final journey back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals:1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch
OverNight:Ho Chi Minh City
day 12 - Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
After our final breakfast, depending on your departure flight time, you may have some time to further explore Ho Chi Minh, enjoy some last-minute shopping, grab a coffee at a cafe, or relax before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Safe travels!
