North South
Best for
Couples, Culture Seekers
Duration
6N/7D
Season
October–April
Difficulty
Easy
Vibe
Cultural, Heritage
A Tibro Journey
Six nights from one end to the other. Hanoi and the Halong karsts in the north, Hoi An's lanterns in the centre, and Saigon with the Cu Chi tunnels in the south.
Amazing Vietnam 6 Nights is a 6N/7D heritage & culture journey through Vietnam. Highlights include Hanoi city tour, Halong Bay overnight cruise, Bana Hills & Hoi An.
Signature Moments
Three Mornings You'll Remember
No. 01
Hanoi city tour
Hanoi city tour
No. 02
Halong Bay overnight cruise
Halong Bay overnight cruise
No. 03
Bana Hills & Hoi An
Bana Hills & Hoi An
No. 01
Hanoi city tour
Hanoi city tour
No. 02
Halong Bay overnight cruise
Halong Bay overnight cruise
No. 03
Bana Hills & Hoi An
Bana Hills & Hoi An
Day by Day
6N/7D, in order
Day 1
Hanoi Arrival – Half Day City Tour
Welcome to Hanoi! - the capital of Vietnam, is a bustling metropolis with a rich history and culture. We will pick you up at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the city center. You will have free time to relax after long flight. In the afternoon, we will visit Ba Dinh Square, the largest square in Hanoi. This is where all of the city's biggest cultural and political events take place. We will take some photos of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from the outside. Then we continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university. The temple was built in 1070, and the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. After visiting the temple, we will walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, a picturesque lake in the heart of Hanoi. We will then take a leisurely walk around the Old Quarter of Hanoi, a fascinating network of narrow alleys and shophouses. The Old Quarter is also known as "The 36 Streets," as each street is named after the merchandise that was traditionally sold there. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Overnight on Cruise
Breakfast at the hotel, then check out. Around 08:00 am, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to Ha Long Bay, the pride of the Gulf of Tonkin, a Natural World Heritage as recognized by UNESCO in 1994 and 2006. Upon arrival at the Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome from cruise staff and complete the check-in procedure for the overnight cruise to discover the magnificent beauty of this "Descending Dragon" bay, created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks and karst grottoes. After a lunch on board, we can visit the Grottos, stop for swimming or kayaking, pass floating houses, and approach islets to enjoy their beauty in close proximity. Later in the afternoon, go back to the cruise and enjoy the cooking demonstration before having dinner. In the evening, attend activities on the boat or relax at your own leisure. Overnight on the cruise. Overnight on boat.
Day 3
Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Da Nang
You should wake up early to enjoy the dawn on the sea in the early morning. The Vietnamese call the "East Sea" by a point-oriented name "Eastern Sea", so you may guess how miraculous seeing the sunrise over the islets of the Bay. After breakfast our boat will continue to cruise in marvelous areas, where almost each islet has its own name, adopting its shape or reminiscent like Sail Island, Fisherman’s head rock, Butterfly rock or Turtle islet etc. Check out your room and have brunch on board while the cruise coming back the pier. Disembark from the cruise, return to Hanoi. Then private driver picks you up from Hanoi and transfer to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Danang city. Upon arrival, welcomed by the driver only and transfer to check in hotel. Overnight in Danang.
Day 4
Da Nang – Bana Hill- Hoian Ancient Town - Danang
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel. We'll transfer to Ba Na Hills, a French-inspired hilltop resort. We'll take the iconic cable car, which has been awarded 5 world records, to the Ba Na Hills station. From the iconic Golden Bridge, we can admire the lush vegetation and rich terrain of the Truong Son Mountains, which stretch to the East Sea. Just a few steps away from the village is the Linh Ung Pagoda, home to a 27-meter-high Buddha statue. The pagoda's impressive facade is a testament to traditional Vietnamese architecture. In the afternoon, after our transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town, we will be immersed in a magical world of Oriental feel. We will walk over the Japanese Bridge, visit Chinese Assembly halls, and explore ancient houses. We can also listen to folk music at old club-houses or stroll into the market by Thu Bon river. Dinner. Overnight in Danang.
Day 5
Da Nang City – Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour
After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to the airport (without tour guide) for your short flight to Ho Chi Minh city (air tickets excluded). Upon arrival, you will be picked up and drive to hotel for checking in. In the afternoon, start your city tour at the War Remnants Museum, one of the most famous historical attractions in Saigon. Coming to the War Remnants Museum, you can learn a part of how Vietnamese struggled and fought for their independence, freedom, and peace of the nation, as well as the locals' perspective of the Vietnam War. The exhibits, such as weapons, documents, and photographs, displayed in the museum are firm evidence of war crimes in Vietnam and speak for the heroic actions of the former Vietnamese generation. We then visit the Reunification Palace, a witness to the fierce Vietnam War that ended in 1975. The grand building today is a Museum and Hall for official receptions. Nearby the Palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (view from outside only), built between 1877 and 1883, and the colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Late in the afternoon, visit Ben Thanh Market, a symbol of Saigon. Have some shopping time there. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city.
Day 6
Ho Chi Minh – Cu Chi Tunnels – Leisure
Breakfast at the hotel. You will be picked up from hotel. Morning drive to Cu Chi Tunnels: the network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the war. In their heyday, the tunnels were functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. After a short introduction video showing how the tunnels were constructed, you will have a chance to crawl into a short section of the tunnels to feel the oppressive narrowness and heat inside. Experience the thrill of firing an M15, AK-47, and carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range (at guests own extra cost). Return to Ho Chi Minh city centre. Rest time of the day at leisure or shopping. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 7
Ho Chi Minh Departure
Breakfast at the hotel. Time at leisure until check-out, and transfer to the airport with a driver only (no guide) for the departure flight back to your sweet home. ***END OF TOUR*** LAND TOUR PACKAGE, QUOTED IN USD PER PERSON (*)
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Things to Look Out For
The north-south climate split
Vietnam is long enough that the weather rarely agrees with itself. When Hanoi is cold and drizzling in January, Saigon is dry and 32 degrees, and Da Nang in the middle does its own thing. Pack for two countries and don't trust a single national forecast.
Crossing the road in Hanoi
The motorbikes don't stop, so you don't wait for a gap. You step off the kerb and walk at a slow, steady pace without flinching, and the scooters flow around you. Hesitating mid-stream is what gets people clipped. Commit and keep moving; the locals will tell you the same.
Halong overnight, not day trip
The day-trippers from Hanoi see Halong Bay between eleven and three. The worst light and the biggest crowds. The overnight junks pull into quiet anchorages after the fleet leaves, and you get the karsts at dawn with the kayaks to yourself. Always take the overnight when the itinerary offers it.
- №1
The north-south climate split
Vietnam is long enough that the weather rarely agrees with itself. When Hanoi is cold and drizzling in January, Saigon is dry and 32 degrees, and Da Nang in the middle does its own thing. Pack for two countries and don't trust a single national forecast.
- №2
Crossing the road in Hanoi
The motorbikes don't stop, so you don't wait for a gap. You step off the kerb and walk at a slow, steady pace without flinching, and the scooters flow around you. Hesitating mid-stream is what gets people clipped. Commit and keep moving; the locals will tell you the same.
- №3
Halong overnight, not day trip
The day-trippers from Hanoi see Halong Bay between eleven and three. The worst light and the biggest crowds. The overnight junks pull into quiet anchorages after the fleet leaves, and you get the karsts at dawn with the kayaks to yourself. Always take the overnight when the itinerary offers it.
The Details
What's Included
Included
- 6-night accommodation based on double/twin sharing room
- Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast (DBL sharing)
- Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
- Meals as mentioned in the program. B-Breakfast; Br-Brunch; L-Lunch; D-Dinner
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program
Not Included
- 5% Government Service Tax is applicable additional on total invoice.
- 5% / 20% TCS as applicable – at source
- Airfare and Airport Taxes
Plan Your Timing
When to Go
Vietnam's length makes one rule impossible, but the broad window is October to April, when the country is at its driest and coolest. The southern beaches. Phu Quoc, Saigon. Hold dry through April; the centre around Da Nang and Hoi An floods September to November; the north, Hanoi and Sapa, is cold and misty December to February but clear. June to August is the hot, wet monsoon in the south and centre.
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