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History & Culture of Ha Long Bay Classic Vietnam Tours Beach & Island Escapes

Vibrant Vietnam & Fireworks Delight

Ha Long Bay , Hanoi , Da Nang , Hoi An , Ho Chi Minh ,
8 Days | 7 Nights
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Tour Overview

Get ready for an unforgettable 8-day journey through Vietnam’s most iconic destinations. Begin in the energetic streets of Ho Chi Minh City, followed by a tranquil cruise through the Mekong Delta’s lush waterways.

Continue to Central Vietnam, where you’ll experience the coastal beauty of Danang and the romantic, lantern-lit charm of Hoi An. Your adventure ends in the north with a heritage-filled tour of Hanoi and a breathtaking overnight cruise in Halong Bay. Perfect for first-time visitors or those seeking a rich blend of culture, nature, and relaxation.

Tour Highlights

Scenic Mekong Delta Day Trip

Discover river life with a peaceful sampan boat ride through canals and floating markets.

Danang Highlights

Visit the Golden Bridge, Ba Na Hills, and explore the city's modern-meets-natural landscapes.

Hoi An Heritage Walk

Stroll through ancient streets, colonial buildings, and vibrant night markets in Vietnam’s most charming

Overnight Halong Bay Cruise

Sail past limestone cliffs and emerald waters on a dreamy cruise through this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Tour Destinations

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay

Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is renowned for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped with rainforests.
Northern Vietnam
Best Season: Sep-Nov
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Hanoi

Hanoi

Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences.
Northern Vietnam
Best Season: Sep-Nov
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Da Nang

Da Nang
Northern Vietnam
Best Season: Sep-Nov
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Hoi An

Hoi An
Northern Vietnam
Best Season: Sep-Nov
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Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh

Ho Chi Minh
Northern Vietnam
Best Season: Sep-Nov
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Day-wise Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, you’ll be warmly greeted by our local English-speaking guide and transferred by private car to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling southern metropolis.

🛏️ Hotel check-in is available from 2:00 PM onward. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your own pace.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel stay in Ho Chi Minh City
  2. 🚗 Transfers: Private airport pick-up
  3. 🗣️ Guide: English-speaking guide for airport assistance
  4. 🍽️ Meals: Not included on this day

Day 2: Mekong Delta Exploration – Islands, Culture & Local Flavors

Start your day with a scenic journey to the Mekong Delta, often called the "Rice Bowl of Vietnam." After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel for a 1.5-hour drive to My Tho, with a short stop en route for refreshments.

Upon arrival, board a motorboat and cruise through the intricate network of canals and rivers, passing the legendary Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle, and Phoenix Islands. Get a glimpse into river life with a visit to a floating fish house, where locals raise freshwater fish and shrimp beneath their stilted homes.

Cross the river to explore traditional workshops, where you’ll see how coconut candies and local honey are made. Enjoy hands-on tastings while listening to Southern folk music performed by locals.

Climb aboard a hand-rowed sampan and drift through tranquil, palm-shaded canals. Continue your village tour on a Xe Loi (local tuk-tuk) to discover rural life up close.

A Vietnamese 5-course lunch will be served at a serene riverside restaurant. (Vegetarian, Halal, or allergy-specific meals available on request.)

After lunch, visit the historic Vinh Trang Pagoda, a 19th-century gem with stunning Buddhist architecture and century-old statues. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by evening.

🍽️ Dinner on your own. Overnight stay at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
  2. 🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Vietnamese 5-course Lunch
  3. 🛥️ Tour: Joint motorboat trip, coconut candy workshop, sampan ride, Vinh Trang Pagoda
  4. 🗣️ Guide: English-speaking tour guide
  5. 🚐 Transfer: Group transportation

Day 3: Explore Cu Chi Tunnels & Flight to Danang

After breakfast, your guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel for a 1.5-hour drive to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, located in the peaceful countryside outside Ho Chi Minh City.

Begin your visit with a short documentary, offering insight into the ingenious underground network used by Vietnamese fighters during the war. As the tour unfolds, your guide will explain the handcrafted jungle traps, military tactics, and resilience of the people who lived here.

You'll then have the opportunity to enter the tunnels and crawl through this underground maze—a truly immersive experience that gives a powerful glimpse into the past. Optionally, try your hand at the firing range with real weapons (at your own cost).

Wrap up the visit by sampling boiled tapioca, a simple yet meaningful wartime meal, before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City.

In the afternoon, you'll be transferred to the airport for your domestic flight to Danang. Upon arrival, our local guide and driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Check-in from 2:00 PM onwards. The evening is at your leisure.

🛏️ Overnight stay in Danang.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
  2. 🍴 Meals: Breakfast
  3. 🛠️ Tour: Cu Chi Tunnels (Joint tour)
  4. Transfer: Group tour transport + private Car

Day 4: Discover Marble Mountains & Hoi An Ancient Town

Start your morning with breakfast at the hotel, then hop on a guided group tour to explore the wonders of Central Vietnam.

Your first stop is the awe-inspiring Marble Mountains — a cluster of five limestone and marble hills, each named after a natural element. Wander through mystical caves, Buddhist sanctuaries, and panoramic viewpoints that offer breathtaking views over Da Nang.

After your mountain adventure, continue your journey to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hoi An Ancient Town — one of Vietnam’s most charming and well-preserved towns.

Your guide will lead you through its iconic landmarks:

  1. 🏯 Japanese Covered Bridge
  2. 🏛️ Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
  3. 🏠 Tan Ky Old House
  4. 🏚️ Phung Hung Ancient House

Enjoy some free time to wander the lantern-lit streets, shop for local handicrafts, or sip Vietnamese coffee by the riverside.

Later, your guide and bus will take you back to Danang.

🛏️ Overnight stay at your hotel in Danang.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Danang
  2. 🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  3. 🏯 Tour: Marble Mountains & Hoi An City Tour (Joint tour)
  4. 🗣️ Guide: English-speaking guide
  5. 🚐 Transfer: Group transportation


Day 5: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour — Flight to Hanoi

07:45 – 08:00 AM: Begin the day with a pick-up from your hotel in Da Nang and transfer to the stunning Ba Na Hills—one of Vietnam’s top mountain resorts. Ride the world-record-breaking cable car to reach the first station.

Stop to explore:

  1. 🌉 The iconic Golden Bridge held by giant hands
  2. 🌲 Vong Nguyet Hills & French Colonial Villas

Continue your ascent to the peak of Nui Chua Mountain. Discover:

  1. 🌺 Orchid Garden, Le Nim Villas, and Nghinh Phong Peak
  2. 🚂 A ride on Vietnam’s only hill-climbing funicular train
  3. 🍷 The historical Debay Wine Cellar
  4. 🌸 The romantic Le Jardin D’Amour flower garden

Enjoy a lavish buffet lunch at a mountaintop restaurant.

In the afternoon, immerse yourself in Fantasy Park, the 3rd largest indoor amusement zone in Vietnam, featuring:

  1. 🎮 4D/5D cinema experiences
  2. 🦖 Dinosaur park
  3. 🎢 Thrilling rides and arcade games

By 3:00 PM, descend via cable car and return to your hotel. In the evening, your private driver will transfer you to Da Nang airport for a domestic flight to Hanoi.

Upon arrival in Hanoi, you'll be greeted by our local guide and transferred to your hotel.

🛏️ Overnight stay in Hanoi.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
  2. 🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
  3. 🗺️ Tour: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge (Joint tour)
  4. ✈️ Transfer: Group transfer & Private car
  5. 🗣️ Guide: English-speaking guide


Day 6: Cruise the Magical Halong Bay

After breakfast, begin your journey to the enchanting Halong Bay—a UNESCO World Heritage Site famed for its emerald waters and limestone karsts. Travel via shuttle bus (without guide) through northern Vietnam’s scenic countryside.

Upon arrival, board a deluxe cruise and set sail across the breathtaking seascape dotted with over 2,000 limestone islands. Enjoy:

  1. 🍽️ A welcome lunch featuring fresh local seafood
  2. 🛥️ Afternoon leisure time to explore, kayak, or swim (depending on itinerary)
  3. 🌅 A tranquil sunset view from the deck

Later, enjoy a delicious dinner onboard, relax with onboard activities, or simply soak in the atmosphere.

🛏️ Overnight stay onboard the cruise ship.

Note: All meals on board are prepared with local/Asian flavors. Vegetarian options available on request.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🚢 Accommodation: Overnight on cruise in Halong Bay
  2. 🍴 Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
  3. 🗣️ Guide: English-speaking guide on cruise
  4. 🚍 Transfer: Shuttle bus from Hanoi


Day 7: Halong Bay – Back to Hanoi

Wake up to the peaceful beauty of Halong Bay and enjoy a relaxing breakfast on board. Spend your final morning sunbathing on the deck or soaking in the last views of the limestone cliffs and emerald waters.

Around 11:30 AM, enjoy a light brunch before checking out and disembarking.

You’ll be transferred back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and spend the evening at leisure to explore the capital city on your own.

🛏️ Overnight stay in Hanoi.


📌 Included Services

  1. 🏨 Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
  2. 🍴 Meals: Breakfast & Brunch
  3. 🗺️ Tour: Morning cruise activities
  4. 🚍 Transfer: Shuttle bus
  5. 🗣️ Guide: English-speaking guide (on cruise)


Day 8: Departure from Hanoi

Enjoy your morning at leisure. You’ll be transferred to Noi Bai International Airport for your return flight.

✅ Hotel check-out is by 12:00 PM.

💼 Meals and activities today are at your own arrangement.

Thank you for choosing Discover Vietnam to be part of your journey!


📌 Included Services

  1. 🚗 Transfer: Private car to airport (no guide)
  2. 🍽️ Meals: Breakfast
  3. 🏨 Accommodation: Not included


Inclusions & Exclusions

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Accommodations
Ho Chi Minh (2 nights), Danang (2 nights), Hanoi (2 nights), Halong (1 night)
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Meals
7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 1 Dinner, 1 Brunch
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Transports
Car, Shuttle bus

Included Services

  • Accommodation with daily breakfast
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Entrance Fees
  • Transportation in AC Vehicle
  • Halong Bay Cruise Package (2D1N on a non-private boat)
  • Round trip shuttle bus Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
  • Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary

What's Excluded

  • International Flights
  • Travel Insurance
  • Personal Expenses
  • Tips & Gratuities
  • Visa Fees

Group Pricing

Group Size Price/Adult
1 Traveler ₹62,450
2 Travelers ₹45,050
3 Travelers ₹41,550
4 Travelers ₹41,125
5 Travelers ₹40,750
6 Travelers ₹40,299

Children (5-12): 30% discount

Infants (0-4): Free

Important Note

• Prices are per person and subject to change based on seasonality

• Single supplement fee: $299 for solo travelers

• A 30% deposit is required to secure your booking

• Full payment due 60 days before departure

• Cancellation policy: 90+ days: full refund, 60-89 days: 50% refund, <60 days: no refund

• Travel insurance is highly recommended

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