7-Day Hanoi to Saigon

Vietnam is alluring with its stunning scenery, vibrant culture, and rich history. Starting from Hanoi and ending in Saigon, with extensions to Halong Bay and Mekong Delta, this tour will open up all her charms with seven days. On arrival at the Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, your tour guide will welcome you, escort you to your hotel, and help you settle down. Afterward, you will be free for refreshment from the jet lag.

Overnight: Hanoi

The city discovery will start from Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where you will get to know how much the Vietnamese respect their great leader. Following it, you will see Ho Chi Minh House on Stilt, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and the Temple of Literature.

In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Ethnology, take a rickshaw sightseeing in the Old Quarter of Hanoi, walk around the Hoan Kiem Lake with a stop at its Ngoc Son Temple, and then enjoy a Water Puppet Show.

By today’s tour, you will get a general understanding of the ideology of the Vietnamese, either from the political, historical, and cultural sides.

Overnight: Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Departing from Hanoi for about 2.5 hours you will arrive at Halong Bay, which is on the UNESCO list for its outstanding ocean karsts scenery. A relaxing cruise through the bay is the best way to enjoy its beauty. On the cruise, you can visit a floating fishing village by kayaking, discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine in a cooking demonstration, join the others for squid fishing, or just enjoy a sauna on the boat. So many activities are available for your choice! And of course, generous and delicious food will be served on board.

Overnight: Onboard
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Continue the cruise this morning. For the early bird, a relaxing Tai Chi class is waiting for you on the deck. Light breakfast will be served from 7 am and then, you will visit a karst cave, check out, and enjoy the brunch before the boat arrives at the pier.

Your guide and driver will wait for you at the pier and transfer you to Hanoi airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After arrival, meet your local guide and take a private transfer to your hotel.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meal: Brunch

The Cu Chi Tunnels was an important underground base of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War in the 1960s. They used it to house troops and supplies, lay booby traps and launch surprise attacks, and hide. It’s a must-see site for one to learn about the Vietnam War. This morning, you will follow your guide to discover this famous military project.

In the afternoon, get back to the city to visit the Ben Thanh Market, War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, and Old Saigon Post Office. Afterward, have a free stroll through Dong Khoi Street.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Mekong Delta is the richest place in Vietnam and provides Vietnam with 53% of the grain output, 80% of the fishing volume, and 75% of the fruit outturn. Today you will spend a special day discovering Mekong Delta. Heading out of the bustling city after breakfast at the hotel, after around two hours you will arrive at Ben Tre in the area of Mekong Delta. Get on a boat cruising on the Ham Luong River to Mo Cay district, where you will visit a coconut processing workshop, take a lam trip (motor cart), walk in a village, meet a local family, and taste some fresh fruit of the season. Later on, take a sampan cruise along the canals fringed with lush trees and enjoy a homemade lunch. After lunch and before returning to the city, you will have some time to walk around and capture more about local life.

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Time to say goodbye to Vietnam!

At the appointed time, your guide will escort you to the airport for your flight to your next destination.

Meal: Breakfast