Highlights of Vietnam Journey I | 11 Days 10 Nights (North To South Vietnam)

CONCISE ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL (MEALS: NOT INCLUDED)

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city, and begin the journey with time to settle in and enjoy the first impression of the city at a relaxed pace.

The rest of the day is kept flexible, allowing guests to rest after arrival or enjoy a gentle introduction to Hanoi’s local atmosphere.

DAY 2: HANOI CULTURAL DISCOVERY (MEALS: B / L)

Spend the day discovering Hanoi’s cultural and historical character, from the Temple of Literature and selected local neighborhoods to the city’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake.

The experience also introduces Vietnamese tea culture, local daily life, and a traditional water puppet performance, offering a meaningful first encounter with northern Vietnam’s capital.

Temple of Literature

DAY 3: HANOI, NINH BINH COUNTRYSIDE AND CAVES (MEALS: B / L)

Travel from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, a region known for limestone landscapes, peaceful countryside, and local village life.

Enjoy a day of gentle rural discovery with cycling, hands-on agricultural experiences, a sampan ride through scenic waterways, and selected cave landscapes before returning to Hanoi.

Ninh Binh (Ha Long on land)

DAY 4: HANOI TO HALONG BAY (MEALS: B / L / D)

Leave Hanoi and continue toward Halong Bay, one of Vietnam’s most celebrated natural wonders.

Board the overnight cruise and begin the journey among limestone islands rising from calm emerald waters. Enjoy meals on board, relax with the changing scenery, and experience the peaceful atmosphere of the bay as evening falls.

Cruise on Ha Long Bay

DAY 5: HALONG BAY, DANANG AND HOI AN (MEALS: B)

Wake up to the quiet morning scenery of Halong Bay as the cruise continues through the limestone formations.

After returning to shore, continue with the onward travel arrangement to central Vietnam and arrive in Hoi An, one of Vietnam’s most atmospheric ancient towns.

DAY 6: HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN AND LOCAL VILLAGES (MEALS: B)

Spend the day discovering Hoi An’s heritage and local life, beginning with a walking experience through the Ancient Town, including historic merchant houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge, local market, and riverside streets.

Later, explore selected local traditions around Hoi An, with experiences connected to fishing village life, river scenery, village cycling, and traditional craft culture.

Hoi An Ancient Town

DAY 7: HOI AN TO HUE (MEALS: B)

Enjoy a relaxed morning in Hoi An before continuing toward Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam.

The journey introduces central Vietnam’s regional contrasts, moving from the gentle atmosphere of Hoi An toward the royal heritage and historical depth of Hue.

DAY 8: HUE IMPERIAL DISCOVERY (MEALS: B / L)

Spend the day exploring Hue’s imperial heritage, beginning with the Imperial Citadel, where the Nguyen Dynasty once ruled.

Continue with selected cultural stops, Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River, and royal tombs set within peaceful garden landscapes, offering a deeper look into the history, architecture, and refined character of Hue.

Minh Mang’s Tomb

DAY 9: HUE TO HO CHI MINH CITY (MEALS: B / L)

Continue the journey to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s dynamic southern metropolis.

Discover the city through selected historic landmarks, the colonial quarter, modern urban life, and local coffee culture, gaining insight into the energy and contrasts of contemporary southern Vietnam.

Reunification Palace

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY AND MEKONG DELTA (MEALS: B / L)

Travel south to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, a region known for coconut groves, waterways, village life, and river-based traditions.

Experience the delta by local boat, explore coconut-related craft activities, visit village workshops, enjoy peaceful canals, and discover the slower rhythm of life along the waterways before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

Ben Tre Island

DAY 11: HO CHI MINH CITY DEPARTURE (MEALS: B)

Enjoy a final morning at leisure before the onward transfer to the airport or next travel arrangement, bringing the north-to-south Vietnam journey to a close.

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SERVICES

✅ WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Accommodation in double or twin rooms (2 guests per room) as specified in the itinerary
• Meals as indicated in the program (B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner)
• English-speaking or French-speaking guide (Other languages can be arranged on request with applicable supplements)
• Tours and transfers as mentioned by private air-conditioned vehicle
• Entrance fees and sightseeing tickets where applicable
• Boat trips as mentioned in the itinerary
• Overnight cruise accommodation on Halong Bay as specified in the itinerary
• Local experiences as mentioned in the itinerary
• 2 bottles of drinking water per person per day

❌ WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

• Drinks and meals not specifically mentioned in the itinerary
• Single room supplement, if required
• Domestic or international flights (quoted separately), if requested
• Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, shopping, and souvenirs
• Travel insurance, unless otherwise confirmed in the quotation
• Vietnam Visa arrangement
• Tips for guide and driver, at the guests’ discretion
• Any services not clearly specified in the itinerary and inclusion section

IMPORTANT NOTE FOR WEBSITE VERSION

This public version is designed to present the journey in a concise and inspiring way. Full itinerary details, accommodation plan, cruise arrangement, operational notes, domestic flight arrangement, travel timing, sightseeing order, local experience arrangement, transfer arrangement, and service structure are shared separately upon enquiry.