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Vietnam — Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang & Hanoi
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Ho Chi Minh City

War tunnels, golden bridges, Halong Bay limestone, and the best street food in Asia.

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from ₹32,500 / person
The trip

What you're actually signing up for.

Seven nights spanning Vietnam's iconic south-to-north journey. Begin in the buzzing streets of Ho Chi Minh City with its Reunification Palace and Cu Chi Tunnels, fly to Da Nang for Hoi An's lantern-lit streets and the spectacular Golden Hands Bridge at Ba Na Hills, then finish in Hanoi with a day cruise on the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay and a road trip to Ninh Binh's karst landscapes.

Highlights

The moments you'll remember.

  • Cu Chi Tunnels — underground war network with documentary and tunnel crawl
  • Hoi An Ancient Town — UNESCO heritage lantern village
  • Ba Na Hills Golden Hands Bridge and French Village
  • Ha Long Bay full-day cruise — limestone islands and emerald waters
  • Ninh Binh "Ha Long Bay on Land" — Hoa Lu and Tam Coc boat ride
  • Hanoi Old Quarters, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
Day by day

The itinerary.

D1

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Arrive at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh. Warm welcome by our representative and transfer to your hotel. Spend the day relaxing or take a short stroll to explore Vietnamese street food and local markets. Overnight Stay: Ho Chi Minh City. Highlight of the Day: Easy arrival and introduction to Ho Chi Minh City.

D2

Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels

After breakfast, begin your city tour: Reunification Palace (the former presidential residence), War Remnants Museum (exhibits on the Vietnam War), Notre Dame Cathedral (French colonial architecture). Afternoon excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200 km underground network used during the war. Enjoy tea and cassava tasting. Return to Ho Chi Minh hotel. Highlights of the Day: Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Cu Chi Tunnels.

D3

Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang | Hoi An Half-Day Tour

Fly from Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang. Proceed to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage town famous for lanterns and historic architecture. Explore local markets, galleries, temples, and shops. Visit Lantern Village and participate in a hands-on lantern-making experience. Return to Da Nang for overnight stay. Highlights of the Day: Hoi An Old Town, Lantern Village.

D4

Ba Na Hills & Golden Hands Bridge

Full-day excursion to Ba Na Hills: ride the world's longest cable car for breathtaking views, walk the Golden Hands Bridge supported by giant stone hands, explore French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Fantasy Park. Enjoy a buffet lunch with scenic vistas. Return to Da Nang for overnight stay. Highlights of the Day: Ba Na Hills, Golden Hands Bridge, French Village, Linh Ung Pagoda, Fantasy Park.

D5

Da Nang to Hanoi | Leisure Day

Fly to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Settle in at the hotel and enjoy a leisure day exploring nearby attractions: Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake, Turtle Tower, Ngoc Son Temple. Overnight Stay: Hanoi. Highlights of the Day: Leisure exploration in Hanoi.

D6

Ninh Binh Day Trip

Road trip to Ninh Binh, known as "Ha Long Bay on land" for its limestone cliffs and rice fields. Visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital with temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties. Enjoy a scenic boat ride through Tam Coc or Trang An with caves and epic landscapes. Return to Hanoi for overnight stay. Highlights of the Day: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc / Trang An.

D7

Ha Long Bay Day Cruise

Full-day cruise at Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: marvel at limestone islands and emerald waters, visit Fighting Cock Island and Thien Cung Cave. Optional kayaking or bamboo boat ride through hidden lagoons. Return to Hanoi by evening. Highlights of the Day: Ha Long Bay, Fighting Cock Island, Thien Cung Cave, Kayaking / Bamboo boat.

D8

Departure from Hanoi

Enjoy breakfast and check out from your hotel. Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi for your onward flight. Depart with wonderful memories of Vietnam. Highlights of the Day: Farewell from Vietnam.

Included
  • 7 nights' accommodation in well-rated 3-star hotels or in the preferred category selected by the guest
  • Daily breakfast at the hotel
  • Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Cu Chi Tunnels excursion on SIC basis with local lunch included
  • Hoi An Ancient Town visit on private basis
  • Full-day excursion to Ba Na Hills on SIC basis
  • Day trip to Ninh Binh on SIC basis
  • Day cruise to Ha Long Bay on SIC basis with local lunch included
  • Return airport transfers on private basis
  • Services of a basic English-speaking driver
  • 24x7 on-ground support and real-time assistance throughout the journey
Not included
  • International airfare
  • Visa fees for Vietnam
  • Daily lunches and dinners (unless specified in inclusions)
  • Services of a professional tour guide (available upon request for groups of 10 or more)
  • Any services, activities, meals, or transfers not mentioned in the inclusions
  • Costs arising from delays or cancellations due to weather conditions (non-refundable)
  • Personal expenses such as laundry, shopping, tips, or telephone calls
  • 5% GST and 5% TCS (Tax Collected at Source)
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What travellers say about Ho Chi Minh City.

Honestly the best trip I've taken. The pacing was perfect and the group felt like family by day two.

Priya · Ho Chi Minh City 2025

The trip leader knew every viewpoint, every good chai stop, every shortcut. Ten out of ten. Would book again tomorrow.

Karan · Ho Chi Minh City 2025
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