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12-Day Vietnam Tour: Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue & Mekong Delta
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Overview
This 12-Day Vietnam Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City combines Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue and the Mekong Delta in a well-paced journey featuring cultural heritage, scenic landscapes and authentic local experiences.
Begin in Hanoi with a Jeep Tour, historic landmarks, the Old Quarter, egg coffee and a traditional Water Puppet Show. Continue to Ninh Binh for a Trang An sampan journey, countryside cycling and Bai Dinh Pagoda before spending a night cruising Ha Long Bay, with Surprise Cave, Luon Cave, kayaking or bamboo boating, a cooking class and Titov Island. In Central Vietnam, explore My Son Sanctuary, cross the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hue and discover imperial tombs, pagodas, markets and the Perfume River.
The journey continues to Ho Chi Minh City for important historical landmarks before ending with two immersive days in Ben Tre, where river journeys, traditional workshops, cycling, local family meals and a homestay reveal everyday Mekong Delta life. English-speaking guides, comfortable transfers and thoughtfully planned leisure time balance guided discovery with independent exploration.
- Hanoi Local Life: Explore hidden streets by Jeep, visit historic landmarks, walk through the Old Quarter, taste egg coffee and enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show.
- Ninh Binh Landscapes: Cruise Trang An by sampan, cycle through peaceful countryside around Tam Coc and visit the impressive Buddhist complex of Bai Dinh Pagoda.
- Ha Long Bay Cruise: Spend a night among limestone islands, explore Surprise Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat at Luon Cave, and visit Titov Island.
- Central Vietnam Heritage: Discover My Son Sanctuary and ancient Champa heritage before traveling across scenic Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Bay toward imperial Hue.
- Imperial Hue: Explore the Imperial Citadel, Minh Mang and Khai Dinh tombs, Thien Mu Pagoda, Dong Ba Market and colorful Thuy Xuan Incense Village.
- Saigon History: Explore the War Remnants Museum and Independence Palace, then see Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Saigon Opera House and Nguyen Hue Walking Street.
- Mekong Delta Local Life: Travel through Ben Tre by boat, bicycle or motor cart, visit traditional workshops, stay at a homestay and enjoy local family meals.
Places you’ll see
Itinerary
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Upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport, meet your driver and transfer to your hotel in central Hanoi. After check-in, take some time to settle in and rest at your hotel.
Later, set out on a Hanoi Jeep Tour, an engaging introduction to the capital through local neighborhoods, hidden streets and everyday city life. This experience offers a relaxed first glimpse of Hanoi beyond its main landmarks.
Depending on your arrival time and the operating schedule, either lunch or dinner will be included with the experience. Afterward, return to your hotel and enjoy some free time for the remainder of the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi
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After breakfast, begin your guided exploration of Hanoi with the square in front of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, where your guide will introduce key chapters of Vietnam's modern history.
Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda, beautifully situated beside West Lake, before visiting Hoa Lo Prison, one of Hanoi's most important historical sites. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and sample regional flavors.
In the afternoon, continue to Long Bien Bridge and Dong Xuan Market before exploring the atmospheric streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter, including Hang Ma, Luong Van Can, Lan Ong and Hang Buom. Visit Bach Ma Temple and stop to experience Hanoi's famous egg coffee culture.
Finish your exploration around Hoan Kiem Lake before attending a traditional Hanoi Water Puppet Show in the evening.
Overnight in Hanoi
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After breakfast, depart Hanoi at around 8:00 a.m. for Ninh Binh, a region renowned for its dramatic limestone mountains, peaceful waterways and rural scenery.
On arrival, board a traditional sampan for a scenic journey through Trang An, gliding beneath towering limestone formations and through a series of natural caves.
Continue with a leisurely countryside bicycle ride around the Tam Coc area, passing peaceful village landscapes and enjoying a closer look at everyday rural life. The cycling is designed as a relaxed sightseeing experience rather than a demanding ride.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before continuing to Bai Dinh Pagoda, an impressive Buddhist complex set amid Ninh Binh's characteristic karst scenery.
Transfer to your hotel afterward and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Ninh Binh
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After breakfast, travel from Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay, where you will board your overnight cruise around midday.
Following a welcome drink and safety briefing, enjoy lunch while cruising among the bay's spectacular limestone islands.
In the afternoon, explore Surprise Cave, one of the most impressive grottoes in Ha Long Bay. Continue to Luon Cave, where you may choose between kayaking or a traditional bamboo boat ride through the peaceful lagoon surrounded by towering limestone cliffs.
Return to the cruise in the late afternoon and unwind during Happy Hour while enjoying the sunset scenery over the bay. Join an onboard Vietnamese cooking class before dinner is served.
In the evening, relax on deck, enjoy the peaceful atmosphere or try squid fishing with the crew.
Overnight in Ha Long Bay
Cruise activities, timings and the visiting order may vary according to weather, tide conditions and the operating program of the selected cruise.
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Early risers may begin the morning with hot drinks and a light breakfast before joining an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck.
Continue by tender to Titov Island, where you may climb toward the summit for panoramic views over Ha Long Bay or remain near the beach for a more relaxed morning.
Return to the cruise, freshen up and pack your belongings before enjoying brunch on board as the vessel sails back toward the harbor.
Disembark around midday and transfer to Hanoi, arriving in the afternoon for hotel check-in. Enjoy the remainder of the day and evening at your own pace.
Overnight in Hanoi
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After breakfast, transfer to Hanoi Airport for your morning flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking guide and private driver and continue directly to a local restaurant for lunch.
After lunch, travel to My Son Sanctuary, where your guide will introduce the history, architecture and religious heritage of the ancient Champa civilization. Explore the archaeological complex and learn more about the cultural significance of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A traditional Cham cultural performance may be available depending on your actual visiting time and the operating schedule.
After completing your visit to My Son, continue directly to Hoi An and check in at your hotel. Enjoy the evening at leisure and explore the lantern-lit Ancient Town independently at your own pace.
Overnight in Hoi An
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After breakfast, depart Hoi An with your guide and driver and travel north toward Hue via the spectacular Hai Van Pass.
Enjoy panoramic views of the coastline, mountains and central Vietnam's scenic landscapes along the way, with a stop at Lang Co Bay for photographs and beautiful coastal views.
Continue to Hue, where you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit Emperor Minh Mang's Tomb, an elegant royal complex known for its traditional architecture, peaceful lakes, pavilions and landscaped gardens.
Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue's best-known religious landmarks, before enjoying a relaxing boat ride along the Perfume River back toward the city.
Transfer to your hotel afterward and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Hue
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After breakfast, begin your guided exploration of Hue's imperial heritage at the Imperial Citadel, once the political and ceremonial center of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Continue to Dong Ba Market, where you can observe everyday local life and browse stalls selling food, regional products and local specialties. Have lunch at a local restaurant and sample local flavors.
In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, noted for its elaborate decoration and distinctive combination of Vietnamese and European architectural influences.
Continue to Thuy Xuan Incense Village, where colorful bundles of incense line the roadside and local families continue Hue's traditional incense-making craft. Observe the traditional process and learn more about this long-standing local tradition.
Return to your hotel afterward and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Hue
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Enjoy an early breakfast before transferring to Hue Airport for your morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon arrival, meet your English-speaking guide and private driver and head into the city for lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your guided afternoon sightseeing program.
Start at the War Remnants Museum for an introduction to Vietnam's wartime history before continuing to the Independence Palace, one of the city's most significant modern historical landmarks.
Continue through central Saigon to see Notre-Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office and the Saigon Opera House before finishing around Nguyen Hue Walking Street, where colonial-era architecture and modern city life come together.
Transfer to your hotel afterward and enjoy the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
The sightseeing order and number of visits may be adjusted according to the actual flight arrival time, traffic conditions and attraction opening hours to ensure a comfortable and realistic touring pace.
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After breakfast, leave Ho Chi Minh City for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta.
Begin your local experience with a boat journey from Ham Luong Pier along the Ben Tre River, observing everyday life along the waterways.
Visit traditional workshops connected with brick making, coconut processing and mat weaving, with opportunities to enjoy tea and seasonal fruit along the way.
Continue through the countryside by motor cart or bicycle, passing coconut gardens, peaceful villages and rural landscapes.
Enjoy lunch with a local family before taking a traditional rowing boat through smaller waterways and canals.
Later, transfer to your local homestay, check in and enjoy some time to relax or explore the surrounding village.
In the evening, enjoy a home-cooked dinner prepared with local ingredients, followed by a relaxing herbal foot bath using local herbs and traditional ingredients.
Overnight at a local homestay in Ben Tre
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After breakfast, continue your Ben Tre countryside experience with a leisurely bicycle ride through coconut gardens and traditional villages.
Taste fresh coconut and learn more about local rural homes before visiting a cocoa-growing area, where you can discover how cocoa is cultivated, harvested and processed.
Continue cycling through characteristic Mekong Delta scenery, including orchards, gardens, rice fields and waterways.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant or local family home before collecting your belongings and traveling back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive at approximately 5:00 p.m., check in at your hotel and enjoy your final evening in Vietnam at leisure.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
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After breakfast, enjoy free time in Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace until your scheduled airport transfer.
Depending on your departure time, relax at the hotel or explore nearby areas independently before meeting your driver.
Transfer to the airport for your onward flight, bringing your 12-day journey through Vietnam to an end.
Lunch and any additional meals today are at your own arrangement.
End of Tour
Meeting & Pickup
Dates & Availability
Important Information
Expand All- Drinks and meals not mentioned.
- International airfare and departure taxes.
- Personal travel insurance.
- Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, drinks… etc.
- Vietnam Visa (If you are not exempt from the visa).
- Any gratuities and tip to driver and tour guide ($3-5/person/day for both guide & driver, $1 for boat rower and cyclo rider).
* Notes:
- Domestic flights: We quote separately and can book for you without fees.
- Surcharged for Gala dinner on 24th and 31st December if any.
- The triple room is possible upon your request.
- Surcharged for Public holidays (30/4-1/5, Lunar New Year).
- A single supplement is required if you are traveling alone.
- The timing of check-in and check-out at the hotels: Check-in at 14:00, check-out at 12:00. (Early check-in/late check-out is upon your request).
- All customers participating in the tour must have a passport and identification document when leaving the country.
- Backpack, toiletry bag, sunscreen/cap, water bottles, camera(optional), extra pair of clothes, personal medication, track pants and cotton T-shirt, sweater/ warm jackets for the night.
- Dry fruits, energy bar, chocolates, torch per person with extra batteries, moov spray, dettol solution or salt to avoid leeches, sports shoes or trekking shoes or comfortable shoes with good grip, personal hygiene items: medicine, face towel, shower gel, brush, toothpaste.
- Deposit 50% tour price when signing up and pay the remaining amount 10 days before starting date.
- In case of tour cancellation: (Tour cancellation time is calculated by working days, excluding Saturday, Sunday and public holidays and New Year).
- After the deposit, if you cancel the tour, the company will not refund the deposit.
- If you cancel or change the tour within 20 - 29 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 70% of the tour price.
- If you cancel or change the tour within 10 - 19 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 90% of the tour price.
- If you cancel or change the tour 9 working days before the departure date, please pay the fee of: 100% of the tour value.
* Notes:
- Your passport must be valid for more than 6 months from the date of return.
- If you are a foreigner or overseas Vietnamese, please bring all your passports (bring both passports in case you have 2 citizenships), and Vietnamese visa (attached to your passport or separate sheet) while on tour.
- Please follow according to the tour program, do not separate from the group. If there is a need to separate from the group, please notify the consultant when registering for the tour for more information and additional costs (if any).
- Customers aged 70 years or older require a health certificate to travel abroad from a doctor and must be accompanied by a relative under 60 years old (healthy). Guests over 75 years old, please pay a premium insurance (the fee varies depending on the tour).
- The program may change depending on the flight situation, the hotel in at the site will be officially confirmed on the day of the group meeting, 2-3 days before the departure date. The attractions may not be in the order in the program. During the peak weeks in the site, the hotel may not be in the central area but still ensure the hotel standard according to the program.
- In case of cancellation of the tour right after registration until 10 days before the departure date, you will be subject to a 30% penalty on the travel fare.
- In case of cancellation of the tour within 5-10 days before the departure date, you will be charged 50% of the travel fare.
- In case of cancellation of the tour within 3-5 days before the departure date, you will be charged 75% of the travel fare.
- If you cancel the tour within 0 – 3 days before the departure date, you will be charged 100% of the travel fare.
* Notes:
- In case of tour cancellation due to objective incidents such as natural disasters, epidemics, postponement and cancellation of transportations service... Tourist will not be responsible for any additional compensation other than refund tour fee.
- Above is the maximum cancellation penalty, this cost can be reduced depending on the conditions of each service provider for Tourist.
- The tour cancellation time is calculated for working days, excluding Saturdays, Sundays and public holidays and New Year.
- If the travel program is canceled or changed by either party due to a force majeure reason (fire, weather, accident, natural disaster, war, delay and cancellation of the public transport plus…), the two parties will not bear any obligation to compensate for the loss that has occurred and not bear any liability. However, each party is responsible for trying its best to help the aggrieved party to minimize losses caused by force majeure.
- Children under 2 years old: 30% of adult price (baby sharing bed with parents).
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 90% of adult price (kid sharing bed with parents), 100% of adult price (kid has their own bed).
- Children from 12 years old and up: 100% of the adult price.
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