The 10-Day Vietnam Tour: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An & Mekong Delta is a well-paced journey from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, connecting the highlights of northern, central and southern Vietnam. The itinerary combines Hanoi’s history and food culture, the limestone landscapes of Ninh Binh, a memorable overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, the heritage of Hoi An, vibrant Saigon and the waterways of Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta.
Explore Hanoi’s cultural landmarks and street food before climbing Hang Mua, cycling through the Ninh Binh countryside and cruising through Trang An. Continue to the UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay for caves, island scenery and kayaking or a bamboo boat ride. In Hoi An, experience village cycling, Vietnamese cooking, Cam Thanh’s coconut waterways and traditional pottery before flying south to explore Saigon’s historic landmarks.
The journey concludes with an immersive Ben Tre Mekong Delta experience, combining river cruising, local workshops, rural travel, a family lunch and a peaceful rowing-boat journey through narrow canals.
After breakfast, begin your guided exploration of Hanoi’s history and culture at Ba Dinh Square, in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where your guide will introduce some of the important events in Vietnam’s modern history.
Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, beautifully located beside West Lake, before visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the traditions and lifestyles of Vietnam’s diverse ethnic communities.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university. Afterwards, visit the historic Hoa Lo Prison and gain further insight into different periods of the country’s modern past.
Later in the afternoon, stop at a local café to discover Hanoi’s coffee culture and learn how the city’s famous egg coffee is prepared.
After the tour, return to your hotel and relax for the remainder of the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi
After breakfast, depart Hanoi for Ninh Binh, a scenic region renowned for its dramatic limestone mountains, peaceful waterways and picturesque countryside.
Upon arrival, visit Hang Mua, where you can climb to the viewpoint for sweeping views across the surrounding limestone landscape, rice fields and winding waterways.
Continue with a leisurely countryside bicycle ride, cycling through peaceful rural scenery and local villages before reaching Bich Dong Pagoda, a historic pagoda complex nestled against a limestone mountain. Spend some time exploring the tranquil surroundings and learning about the cultural significance of the site.
Have a relaxing lunch at a local restaurant before continuing the tour.
In the afternoon, continue to Trang An, where you will board a traditional sampan for an approximately two-hour journey through tranquil waterways, dramatic limestone cliffs and natural caves.
The boat ride offers a relaxing way to experience the remarkable karst landscape of Ninh Binh from the water.
After the boat journey, transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
After breakfast, leave Ninh Binh and travel to Ha Long Bay, one of Vietnam’s most celebrated UNESCO World Heritage destinations.
Arrive at the cruise harbor around midday, complete the check-in procedures and board your Ha Long Bay overnight cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink and cruise briefing before lunch is served as the vessel begins sailing among the bay’s spectacular limestone formations.
In the afternoon, visit Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave), one of the largest and most impressive caves in Ha Long Bay.
Continue to Titov Island, where you may relax on the beach, swim when conditions permit, or climb to the viewpoint for panoramic views across the bay.
Return to the cruise in the late afternoon and relax on board while enjoying the surrounding scenery. Join the onboard Happy Hour, followed by a Vietnamese cooking class, during which the cruise chef introduces the preparation of a traditional Vietnamese dish.
Dinner is served on board.
Afterwards, spend the evening relaxing or take part in activities offered by the cruise, such as squid fishing or other onboard entertainment.
Overnight in Ha Long Bay
Begin the morning with an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck, surrounded by the peaceful early-morning scenery of Ha Long Bay.
Afterwards, enjoy a light breakfast before setting out to explore Luon Cave.
Discover the calm waters around the cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, passing beneath a natural limestone archway into a tranquil lagoon surrounded by towering karst formations and lush vegetation.
Return to the cruise afterwards and take some time to freshen up, pack your belongings and complete the cabin check-out procedures.
Enjoy brunch on board as the vessel slowly makes its way back toward the harbor.
Disembark in the late morning and travel by road to Hanoi. Upon arrival in the afternoon, check in at your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day and evening at your own pace.
Overnight in Hanoi
Please note: The Ha Long Bay cruise itinerary, activity sequence and timings may be adjusted depending on weather, tides, safety requirements and operational conditions.
After breakfast, transfer to Hanoi Airport for your morning flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and continue directly to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Vietnam’s best-preserved historic trading towns.
Transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure, giving you time to rest after the journey or begin exploring Hoi An Ancient Town independently at your own pace.
You may stroll through the atmospheric streets, relax beside the Thu Bon River, browse local shops and cafés, or simply unwind at your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An
After breakfast, begin your Hoi An countryside experience with a leisurely bicycle ride to Tra Que Vegetable Village, a peaceful farming community surrounded by vegetable gardens and rural scenery.
Spend time discovering the village and learning about the traditional farming methods used by local families before joining a hands-on Vietnamese cooking experience.
With guidance, prepare a selection of local dishes and enjoy the food you have made for lunch.
Afterwards, unwind with a traditional herbal foot treatment, providing a relaxing break before continuing your countryside exploration.
Next, travel to Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you will board a traditional basket boat for a ride through the narrow waterways of the water coconut forest. The experience offers a closer look at the distinctive river environment and local way of life around Hoi An.
Later, visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village, a long-established craft community where local artisans continue to preserve traditional pottery-making techniques passed down through generations.
Return to your hotel after the visit and relax for the remainder of the evening.
Overnight in Hoi An
After an early breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to Da Nang Airport for your morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, meet your local guide and driver and begin your guided exploration of Saigon.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before visiting the Independence Palace, an important landmark associated with Vietnam’s modern history.
Continue to the War Remnants Museum, where exhibitions provide further insight into the conflicts that shaped the country during the 20th century.
Later, explore the historic heart of the city with a photo stop outside Notre-Dame Cathedral, followed by a visit to the Central Post Office and the Saigon Opera House area.
Access to Notre-Dame Cathedral may be limited due to ongoing restoration work.
At the end of the sightseeing program, transfer to your hotel for check-in and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Please note: Today’s sightseeing sequence may be adjusted slightly depending on the actual domestic flight schedule and local operating conditions.
After breakfast, depart Ho Chi Minh City for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, a peaceful region characterized by rivers, coconut groves and traditional rural communities.
Upon arrival at Ham Luong Pier, board a local boat and cruise along the Ben Tre River, observing everyday activities along the waterways.
Stop at local workshops to discover traditional brick-making, coconut processing and mat weaving, with time to enjoy tea and fresh tropical fruit.
Continue through the countryside by motor cart or bicycle, passing villages and green rural landscapes along the way.
Enjoy lunch with a local family before boarding a traditional rowing boat for a peaceful journey through the smaller canals.
Return to the pier afterwards and travel back to Ho Chi Minh City, arriving in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel followed by some free time in Ho Chi Minh City, depending on your departure schedule.
You may relax at the hotel or explore independently before your airport transfer.
At the appropriate time, meet your driver at the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
End of the 10-Day Vietnam Tour: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An & Mekong Delta
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The Hanoi Motorbike Street Food Tour is planned for the evening of Day 1 if your arrival schedule permits. After checking in and having time to relax, you can join the guided motorbike experience through local streets and neighborhoods while tasting Vietnamese street food and discovering Hanoi’s distinctive culinary culture.
Your Ninh Binh experience combines scenery, culture and outdoor activities. You will climb Hang Mua for panoramic views, cycle through peaceful countryside and local villages, visit Bich Dong Pagoda and take an approximately two-hour sampan journey through Trang An’s limestone cliffs, natural caves and tranquil waterways.
The overnight Ha Long Bay cruise includes visits to Surprise Cave and Titov Island, along with onboard experiences such as Happy Hour and a Vietnamese cooking class. The following morning, you can join optional Tai Chi before exploring Luon Cave by kayak or traditional bamboo boat, followed by brunch on board.
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