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6 Days 5 Nights - North & South Vietnam

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Tour pace

Medium

Tour pace

Physical rating

Easy

Physical rating

Place visited

HanoiHa Long BayHo Chi Minh City

Description

Vietnam's north and south feel like entirely different countries, and this 6-day tour lets you experience both without the usual logistics headache. From Hanoi's Old Quarter and Halong Bay's karst seascape to the energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta, the contrast is the point. All flights, hotels, and city-to-city transfers are pre-arranged so you move between worlds without a single wasted afternoon.

Itinerary

Morning: Airport Arrival Pickup

Afternoon: The Legendary Jeep Adventure (Half Day)

Pick up at your hotel. Feel like a movie star riding in a legendary open-air Vintage Jeep through the streets of Hanoi.

Historic Landmarks:
Cruise past the majestic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Ba Dinh Square.

Spiritual Vibes:
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on the scenic West Lake - the oldest pagoda in Hanoi with stunning architecture.

The "Instagram" Moment:
We head to the famous Hanoi Train Street.

Local Taste:
The tour ends with a stop for refreshing drinks or authentic local snacks.

Return to Your Hotel in the Old Quarter

Overnight in Hanoi

Highlights

Hanoi arrives in its most dramatic form: explore the city on board an open-air Vintage Jeep, rolling through the Old Quarter's 36 ancient trade streets. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum at Ba Dinh Square, the 1,500-year-old Tran Quoc Pagoda rising from West Lake, and squeeze down Hanoi Train Street for the shot that everyone wants. The city reveals itself layer by layer — ancient, colonial, and utterly alive.

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Accomodations:Hotel as per selected package - Hanoi

Morning: Journey to the Heritage Site

7:45 AM - 8:30 AMPick-up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Sit back and relax on the transfer to Ha Long Bay.

Afternoon: Discover the Wonders

12:00 PMSavor a delicious lunch at the luxurious restaurant as the ship cruises past thousands of limestone islands. (Vegetarian options!)

Conquer Titop Island (for the panoramic view), explore Sung Sot Cave (the largest & most magical cave).

Evening: Sunset Party & Gala Dinner

Overnight on the Cruise

Highlights

Board your cruise and let the limestone towers of Ha Long Bay drift past over lunch. Climb to the top of Titop Island for a panoramic view over thousands of islands, then descend into the glittering chambers of Sung Sot Cave — the grandest grotto in the bay. The day ends with a sunset party on the sundeck and a gala dinner as the bay turns gold around you.

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Accomodations:Luxury Cruise - Ha Long Bay

Meals Included:Lunch, Dinner

Morning: Serenity & Adventure

6:15 AMSunrise Tai Chi: Wake up early to breathe the fresh sea air. Practice Tai Chi on the sundeck as the sun rises over the limestone peaks.6:30 AMMorning Tea: Enjoy a light breakfast with hot coffee, tea, and pastries.7:30 AMDiscover Luon Cave. We head to the most unique spot in the bay by kayak.8:30 AMRelaxation: Back on board.

Late Morning: The Grand Brunch

10:00 AMEnjoy a full Brunch Buffet to keep you full for the journey back.

Afternoon: Back to Capital

Overnight in Hanoi

Highlights

A gentle send-off from the bay. Practice sunrise Tai Chi on the open deck as mist peels off the karst towers, then paddle through the hidden stone arch of Luon Cave by kayak — a passage so quiet you can hear the dripping stalactites. A grand brunch buffet before the cruise circles back to shore: the kind of morning you didn't know you needed.

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Accomodations:Hotel as per selected package - Hanoi

Meals Included:Breakfast, Lunch

Morning: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Pick up and transfer to the city center.

Afternoon: The Cu Chi Experience (Half Day)

2:00 PMDepart for Cu Chi Tunnels.

The Underground City:

Explore the legendary 250km tunnel network - a masterpiece of wartime engineering.

Be a Soldier:

Challenge yourself to crawl through the tunnels (widened for tourists) to understand the "Steel Land."

Taste of History:

Enjoy hot Tapioca with peanut sugar - the organic food that kept soldiers alive (100% Vegetarian!).

Shooting Range (Own Fee):

Unleash your inner action hero! Try firing real bullets at the target range.

Art Stop:

Visit a Lacquerware workshop to see unique Vietnamese craftsmanship on the way back.

6:30 PMReturn to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights

Underground Vietnam awaits. Descend into the Cu Chi Tunnels — a 250km network built beneath the jungle floor during the war — and crawl through passages that once sheltered thousands of fighters. Encounter booby traps, hidden bunkers, and weapon workshops, then taste the tapioca with peanut sugar that soldiers ate to survive. History here isn't in a museum — it's beneath your feet.

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Accomodations:Hotel as per selected package - Ho Chi Minh City

Morning: Temple & the Great River

Depart from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy the view of green rice paddies on the way.

Vinh Trang Pagoda:
Visit the largest ancient temple in the Mekong Delta. Admire the giant Buddha statues and unique architecture.

Boat Trip:
Arrive at My Tho. Board a motorboat to cruise along the mighty Mekong River. Pass by the legendary islands: Unicorn & Coconut.

Afternoon: Sweets, Music & Wheels

Sweet & Organic:
Visit a Honey Bee Farm and a Coconut Candy Workshop.

The "Movie Scene" Ride:
Experience the iconic Rowing Sampan through narrow canals shaded by water-coconut trees.

Tropical Vibes:
Relax in an orchard garden, eat fresh seasonal Tropical Fruits.

Village Tour:
Take a fun ride on a Horse Cart / Tuk-tuk / or Bicycle around the peaceful village paths.
Return to the boat and transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights

Leave the city behind and slip into the slow rhythm of the Mekong Delta. A motorboat glides past floating villages and river islands; on the Unicorn and Coconut Islands, taste fresh coconut candy made by hand and sip honey straight from the hive. The most memorable stretch: a Sampan boat through narrow water-coconut canals, paddled in near silence under a canopy of leaves — Vietnam at its most timeless.

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Accomodations:Hotel as per selected package - Ho Chi Minh City

Morning:

Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel.

Board your flight back home. We wish you a safe journey with a suitcase full of souvenirs and a heart full of happy memories.

Highlights

Ho Chi Minh City wakes up early and loud. Use your final hours to wander Ben Thanh Market, grab a banh mi on the street, or sit at a café and watch the scooters flood the boulevards. Our driver will meet you at the hotel and get you to the airport with time to spare.

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Meals Included:Breakfast

Included

  • Accommodation for all nights mentioned on tour
  • Breakfast for all days in Hotel
  • Lunch & Dinner mentioned on tour
  • Entrance tickets, domestic flight - Vietnam Airlines & transportation mentioned on tour

Excluded

  • Tips for waiters and drivers
  • Personal expenses and souvenirs
  • Additional food & drinks beyond the included tastings
  • International flights

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