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route & tour description

Hanoi,North Vietnam
Halong Bay,North Vietnam
Hoi An,Central Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon),South Vietnam

With 10 days on their hands, Meetesh and his wife Shalini wanted to explore the entire length of Vietnam, but were aware of the restrictions of their trip. We successfully curated this 10 day route, that ropes in their wish to see some of Vietnam’s famous sites alongside their interests in history and food. They landed in Hanoi in the North of Vietnam, and ventured on to see two UNESCO World Heritage sites- Halong Bay and the city of Hoi An. They insisted on seeing the famous Golden Bridge close to Hoi An for a day. Then, from the cities rich in history, they headed off to Ho Chi Minh City, a booming metropole and a blend of old and new. Taking their time to savour the amazing street food here, they finally caught a flight back home, having successfully completed their dream vacation.

highlights

  • Sightseeing in Hanoi
  • Taking a cruise in Halong Bay
  • Walking the Golden Bridge in Ba Na Hills
  • The buzzing metropole of Saigon

Ideal for

  • Culture & History
  • Nature
  • Food

Best time

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • Aug
  • Sept
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
USD 470

We book two flights to travel between cities & arrange for shared transportation to Halong Bay, where instead of the overnight cruise you go on a day cruise. You stay in hostels and small comfortable BnBs. We don't include any activities.

USD 680

We book two flights for travelling between cities & arrange for shared transportation to Halong Bay. We also plan for you to experience the overnight cruise at Halong Bay & put you up in budget hotels and small BnBs. We organise a bicycle tour in Hoi An & a street food tour in Saigon.

USD 1200

You travel with two flights and a car between cities. We arrange for the famous overnight cruise at Halong Bay as well as your stay in boutique hotels. Additionally, you can enjoy a mix of private and shared tours.

USD 1800

You take two flights and a car with a guide between cities. At Halong Bay you experience the fun of an overnight luxury cruise, and stay in boutique hotels booked by us. Additionally, you get to enjoy private tours wherever possible, and shared tours otherwise.

Backpacker

USD 470

We book two flights to travel between cities & arrange for shared transportation to Halong Bay, where instead of the overnight cruise you go on a day cruise. You stay in hostels and small comfortable BnBs. We don't include any activities.

Budget

USD 680

We book two flights for travelling between cities & arrange for shared transportation to Halong Bay. We also plan for you to experience the overnight cruise at Halong Bay & put you up in budget hotels and small BnBs. We organise a bicycle tour in Hoi An & a street food tour in Saigon.

Comfort

USD 1200

You travel with two flights and a car between cities. We arrange for the famous overnight cruise at Halong Bay as well as your stay in boutique hotels. Additionally, you can enjoy a mix of private and shared tours.

Luxury

USD 1800

You take two flights and a car with a guide between cities. At Halong Bay you experience the fun of an overnight luxury cruise, and stay in boutique hotels booked by us. Additionally, you get to enjoy private tours wherever possible, and shared tours otherwise.

day by day itinerary

Day 1-2 Hanoi Day 3-3 Halong Bay Day 4-6 Hoi An Day 7-10 Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Day
1-2
Hanoi

Hanoi's past as the capital of Emperor Ly Thai and later of French Indochina has given it much to boast of. Remnants of French and Chinese occupation peek out at you between the streets, as the present-day capital of Vietnam plays catch up, leaving the horrors of its history behind yet retaining the heritage influences.

highlights

  • Old Quarter & ancient houses within
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Hoa Lo Prison
  • Temple of Literature

how to get around

Grab App
Taxi
Walking
Cyclo
Day
3-3
Halong Bay

Easily accessible from Hanoi, Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts tourists from across the world. The overnight cruise here is a once-in-a-lifetime unforgettable experience. Spend a night on a junk, float among the natural karst formations that tower above you, and discover gorgeous caves and hidden lagoons.

highlights

  • Floating fishermen villages
  • Multiple caves inside the karst mountains
  • Hidden lagoons
  • Cruise Experience

how to get around

Ferry
Day
4-6
Hoi An

Once a port town, Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and bears Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and French architectural influences. Relaxing scenery and beaches are both within easy reach, and a vehicle ban in it's Old Town makes exploring its 800+ preserved buildings on foot enjoyable.

highlights

  • Ancient mansions, temples & pagodas in old town
  • Countryside with small villages and many small rivers & canals
  • Proximity to fantastic beaches & snorkelling sites
  • Talented & reasonably priced tailors

how to get around

Bicycle
Walking
Taxi
Cyclo
Day
7-10
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, is one of Vietnam's most energetic cities. It presents a seamless blend of past and present; a dynamic energy propels it forward, while remnants of its past lie among skyscrapers and shopping malls. It's also Vietnam's culinary capital, so make sure you sample the deliciousness of Vietnamese cuisine.

highlights

  • War Remnants Museum
  • French Colonial Architecture
  • Streetfood Scene
  • Rooftop Bars

how to get around

Grab App
Cyclo
Taxi
Walking
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