+ A 30% deposit is required upon booking confirmation. + The remaining 70% must be paid at least 14 days prior to tour departure.

+ Cancellations made at least 14 days before the tour departure are eligible for a full refund. + Cancellations made between 14 -7 days before departure will incur a 50% cancellation charge. + Cancellations made less than 7 days or no show before departure will be subject to a 100% charge.

Vietnam Essentials Tour 7 Days

Item: Vietnam Essentials Tour 7 Days
Rating: 5
Author: duc123

Transportation
Private car
Group Size
2-15
Accomodation
Hotel
Departure from
Hanoi
Best season
All year round
Tour type
Private
Language
English
Meals
As trip mention
Minimum Age
1
Maximum Age
80

Overview

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Overview

This 7-day Vietnam Essential tour offers a comprehensive journey from north to south, covering the country’s most important cultural, historical, and scenic highlights. Starting in Hanoi, travelers explore key landmarks such as the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, and the Old Quarter by cyclo. The tour then continues to Hue, the former imperial capital, where guests visit the Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, local markets, and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Perfume River. A scenic coastal drive leads to Hoi An, featuring stops at Lang Co Beach, a hands-on lantern-making experience, and a guided walk through the UNESCO-listed ancient town. The journey concludes in Ho Chi Minh City with a visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels and major city highlights, making this itinerary ideal for first-time visitors seeking a well-balanced and in-depth introduction to Vietnam.

Highlights

Explore Hanoi’s rich heritage with visits to the Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter.
Discover Hue’s imperial past at the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel, royal tombs, and enjoy a scenic cruise on the Perfume River.
Experience the charm of Hoi An Ancient Town with a guided walking tour, lantern-making workshop, and a peaceful boat trip on the Thu Bon River.
Enjoy a scenic coastal drive from Hue to Hoi An, stopping at the picturesque Lang Co Beach and mountain passes.
Visit the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and explore key landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, offering insight into Vietnam’s wartime history and modern life.

Day 01 :

Ha Noi - Arrival

Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Early evening, our food expert guide picks you up at your hotel and leads you into Hanoi’s Old Quarter to experience its lively streets, local markets, and daily life. Along the way, enjoy tastings of popular street foods such as spring rolls, shrimp cakes, grilled pork skewers, and iconic dishes like pho, banh mi, and bun cha near St. Joseph’s Cathedral. The tour continues to West Lake and Ngu Xa Village, where you sample the famous Pho Cuon in a local restaurant. End the experience like a true local with a glass of fresh Bia Hoi or a cup of traditional egg coffee at a historic café. The tour concludes with a return to your hotel.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Dinner

Day 02 :

Ha Noi - Sightseeing

Take a full day tour to explore Ha Noi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple and an ancient Vietnamese “long house”. A one-hour cyclo tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Ha Noi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Breakfast

Day 03 :

Ha Noi - Hue - Sightseeing

Fly to Hue, the former Imperial Capital of Vietnam. Afternoon, take an excursion to the Imperial Citadel. The spectacular Citadel (which was built in accordance with strict principles of geomancy) houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences and colleges. Then, proceed to the elegant Thien Mu Pagoda to witness a daily Buddhist prayer recital led by the monks before enjoying a cruise on the river back to Hue City.

Overnight in Hue.

Breakfast

Day 04 :

Hue - Hoi An

Drive along the coast and via mountain passes to Hoi An with a stop en route at the photogenic village of Lang Co. Upon arrival in Hoi An, walking tour to explore this World Heritage Site. Highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market. Take a peaceful boat trip on the Thu Bon River and afterwards enjoy free time to further explore the old town.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Breakfast

Day 05 :

Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City

Depart for Da Nang to catch your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Breakfast

Day 06 :

Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Sightseeing

In the morning, you will visit the amazing Cu Chi Tunnels where Vietnamese guerrillas built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels as hideouts during the war. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a half-day city tour. Highlights include the photo stops at the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.