Vietnam Discovery Tour 9 Days: From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

Ha Noi - Arrival

Arrive in Ha Noi and transfer to your hotel.

In the early evening, take a guided walk through Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter, where you will discover bustling streets, local markets, and the city's authentic daily life. Along the way, savor a variety of Vietnamese street food favorites, including spring rolls, shrimp cakes, grilled pork skewers, pho, banh mi, and bun cha near St. Joseph's Cathedral. Continue to Ngu Xa Village by West Lake to enjoy the famous Pho Cuon, a local specialty loved by Hanoians. Conclude your culinary journey with a refreshing glass of Bia Hoi or a traditional egg coffee at a historic café before returning to your hotel.
Overnight in Ha Noi.

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.

Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi

Depart for Ninh Binh and visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam, where you will explore the historic Dinh and Le Temples. Continue to Tam Coc, known as "Ha Long Bay on land," for a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River. Admire the stunning limestone karsts, rice fields, and natural caves along the way. In the afternoon, visit Mua Cave and climb to the summit for breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. Return Hanoi after an unforgettable day exploring one of northern Vietnam's most scenic destinations.

Ha Noi - Ha Long Bay

Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. Board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay while enjoying lunch. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Overnight on a junk.

Ha Long Bay - Boat Cruise - Ha Noi

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Transfer back to Hanoi.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City

Depart for 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.

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.

Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Discovery

Depart for Vinh Long, the heart of Mekong delta. Cruise along the Mekong River and discover the authentic daily life of the delta. Visit Vinh Long Market to see a wide variety of local products and fresh seafood, then stop at traditional brick kilns and local workshops producing rice paper, coconut candy, and puffed rice. Continue to a local orchard and the traditional house of Ut Trinh family to enjoy tropical fruits and experience local hospitality. Lunch is served on board while cruising through peaceful Red Kingdom & canals lined with hundreds of brick kilns. The journey ends with a relaxing walk or bike ride through quiet villages before returning to Vinh Long City for your late afternoon transfer back to Ho Chi Minh city.

Ho Chi Minh City - Departure

Free until transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your departure.