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Classic Vietnam: North to South

3N Hanoi • 1N Ha Long Bay • 1N Ninh Binh • 3N Hoi An • 2N Ho Chi Minh City
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Tour overview

The definitive Vietnam journey for first-time visitors. Over 10 Nights / 11 Days you will travel the length of the country — Hanoi's history, Ha Long Bay's seascapes, the rice fields of Ninh Binh, lantern-lit Hoi An and the energy of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Fully private and adjustable to your pace.

  • Private guides and driver throughout
  • Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
  • Trang An rowing boat ride in Ninh Binh
  • Three relaxed nights in Hoi An
  • Mekong Delta boat trip from Ho Chi Minh City

Day-by-day itinerary

Hanoi

Day 01 · Arrival in Hanoi

Meet your guide at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to your hotel. Free time to recover from the flight, then a welcome dinner of northern Vietnamese specialities.

Meals:Arrival MocktailDinner Overnight: Hanoi
Hanoi

Day 02 · Hanoi City Discovery

Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, the Temple of Literature and the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology. Afternoon cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and a water-puppet show.

Meals:BreakfastLunch Overnight: Hanoi
Hanoi

Day 03 · Hanoi Street Life & Free Afternoon

Morning street-food walk with a local foodie guide, including bun cha and egg coffee. The afternoon is free for shopping in the Old Quarter or a spa treatment.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Hanoi
Ha Long Bay

Day 04 · Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise

Transfer to the coast and board your cruise in quieter Lan Ha Bay. Kayak between karsts, swim from the boat and enjoy a cooking demonstration before dinner.

Meals:BreakfastLunchDinner Overnight: Ha Long Bay
Ninh Binh

Day 05 · Cruise to Ninh Binh

Sunrise on deck, brunch on board and transfer to Ninh Binh, often called 'Ha Long Bay on land'. Cycle through the countryside in the late afternoon.

Meals:BreakfastLunch Overnight: Ninh Binh
Hoi An

Day 06 · Trang An Boat Ride & Fly to Hoi An

Glide through caves and rice fields on a rowing boat in Trang An, then drive back to Hanoi for your flight to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An.

Meals:BreakfastLunch Overnight: Hoi An
Hoi An

Day 07 · Hoi An Ancient Town

Explore the UNESCO-listed old town: assembly halls, merchant houses and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Optional tailor fitting and a lantern-making workshop.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Hoi An
Hoi An

Day 08 · Countryside & Cooking Class

Cycle to Tra Que herb village, pick ingredients at the market and cook Vietnamese dishes with a local chef. Relax at An Bang beach later.

Meals:BreakfastLunch Overnight: Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City

Day 09 · Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Morning at leisure, then fly south. Afternoon city tour: Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office and Ben Thanh Market.

Meals:Breakfast Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City

Day 10 · Mekong Delta Day Trip

Travel to the Mekong Delta to visit floating markets, coconut workshops and fruit orchards by sampan, with lunch in a riverside garden.

Meals:BreakfastLunch Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Departure day

Day 11 · Departure

Free time until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight home.

Meals:Breakfast

What's included & not included

What's Included

  • 10 nights accommodation in handpicked 4★ hotels and cruise
  • Daily breakfast and meals as mentioned
  • Domestic flights Hanoi–Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City
  • Private air-conditioned transfers and touring
  • English-speaking local guides
  • All entrance fees and boat rides in the itinerary
  • 24/7 local support line

What's Not Included

  • International flights from Europe
  • Visa fees (we advise on the latest rules)
  • Travel insurance
  • Personal expenses, tips and drinks
  • Anything not mentioned under inclusions

Hotel details

Hotel nameCityStarsRoom typeNights
Heritage Boutique Hotel (or similar)HanoiDeluxe Room3 Nights
Lan Ha Bay Cruise (or similar)Ha Long BayDeluxe Cabin1 Night
Tam Coc Garden Lodge (or similar)Ninh BinhBungalow1 Night
Riverside Hoi An Hotel (or similar)Hoi AnSuperior River View3 Nights
District 1 City Hotel (or similar)Ho Chi Minh CityDeluxe Room2 Nights

Hotels are confirmed at the time of booking; equivalent hotels may be offered depending on availability.

Important info

Every day of this itinerary can be adjusted — add a beach extension in Phu Quoc, swap Ninh Binh for Sapa, or upgrade to 5★ hotels. Prices are per person based on two adults sharing a room.

Guest stories

Travellers who loved this trip

Lucas Bernard
“Eleven days, three regions, zero stress. Paying in euros to a European company gave us real peace of mind.”
Lucas Bernard
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Before you book

Questions about this package

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Can packages be customised for families or groups?

Yes. Every itinerary can be adjusted to your flight times, pace, budget and hotel preferences — or built from scratch.

What is your cancellation policy?

Cancellations made 7 days before travel receive a full refund minus administrative fees and any non-refundable supplier costs. Full details are on our Refund & Cancellation Policy page.

Are international flights included?

International flights from Europe are not included by default, but we are happy to advise on the best routes.

What is included in the package price?

Each package lists exactly what's included and excluded. Typically hotels, breakfast, transfers, guided sightseeing and entrance fees are included.

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