7-Day Vietnam Highlights Tour – Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay & Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Airport Pickup & Hotel Check-in

On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by your private driver and transferred to your hotel in Hanoi.

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, combines ancient charm, French colonial architecture, and vibrant local life. Its scenic lakes, leafy streets, and parks make for a relaxed atmosphere.

Note: Standard hotel check-in is 14:00. Early check-in cannot be guaranteed.
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 2: Ninh Binh Day Trip – Trang An Nature Reserve & Bai Dinh Pagoda (B,L)

Note: Private tour for groups of 7+; sharing tour for smaller groups.

• 08:00 – Pickup from hotel and drive 2 hours to Ninh Binh

• 10:30 – 12:00 – Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, Vietnam’s largest pagoda with:

  • 500 La Han statues

  • Bronze Buddha statue (10 meters tall, 100 tons)

• 12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant, featuring specialties like goat meat with elderberry and regional pork dishes

• 14:30 – 16:30 – Explore Trang An Scenic Landscape Complex (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

  • Sampan boat ride through caves: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou Cave

  • Admire stunning karst mountains and rivers – “Ha Long Bay on land”

• Return to Hanoi by 18:00

Lunch: Vietnamese cuisine
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay 6-Hour Cruise (B,L)

Note: Private transfer and boat for groups of 10+; sharing options for smaller groups.

• Depart Hanoi early morning for Halong Bay (3.5-hour drive)

• Board cruise at Tuan Chau Harbor and enjoy a welcome cocktail

• 13:15 – Set menu lunch on board

• 15:30 – Explore Sung Sot Cave, a geological wonder

• Optional kayaking near Luon Cave, swimming, or sunbathing at Titov Beach

• Return to Halong Harbor and transfer back to Hanoi

Lunch: Vietnamese cuisine on cruise (vegetarian options available for Indian guests)
Overnight: Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi City Tour – Thang Long Royal Citadel – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Morning City Highlights:

• Ba Dinh Square – Site where Ho Chi Minh declared Vietnam’s independence in 1945

• Ho Chi Minh Stilt House – Historic home and workplace during the Vietnam War

• Thang Long Royal Citadel (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Explore:

  • Doan Mon Gate

  • Kinh Thien King’s Yard

  • D67 Military Vestige

  • Princess Temple

  • Excavation site (if open)

Optional Activity (~2 hours, USD 13/person):

• Lotte Observation Center (SkyDeck, 65th Floor) – Panoramic city views, SkyWalk on glass, and binoculars for district identification

Afternoon:

• Private transfer to Hanoi Airport for direct flight to Ho Chi Minh City (2 hours)

• Private pickup at Tan Son Nhat Airport and hotel check-in

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 5: Cu Chi Tunnels Morning Tour – Ho Chi Minh City Highlights (B)

• 08:30 – Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (60 km from city center)

  • Explore over 200 km of tunnels, including living areas, command centers, kitchens, and traps

  • Optional: AK47 or M16 shooting experience (ammunition at own cost)

• Afternoon Ho Chi Minh City Tour:

  • Reunification Palace – Historic end of Vietnam War

  • Notre Dame Cathedral & Central Post Office – French colonial architecture

  • Stop at Ben Thanh Market for free shopping

Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 6: Mekong Delta Day Trip – My Tho & Ben Tre (B,L)

Note: Private tour for 10+; sharing options for smaller groups.

• Depart Ho Chi Minh City for My Tho (2-hour drive)

• Boat Ride: Floating fish farms, coconut islands, orchards, and mangrove palm canals

• Visit Con Phung (Phoenix Island) in Ben Tre Province:

  • Learn about coconut handicrafts

  • Taste honey tea and seasonal tropical fruits

  • Observe coconut candy production

• Rowing boat ride along quiet canals, enjoy traditional music

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City by 15:00, with a stop at Mekong Rest Stop

Lunch: Local Vietnamese cuisine
Overnight: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

• Free morning for leisure or last-minute shopping

• Private transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home

• Say goodbye to Vietnam with unforgettable memories

Why Choose This Vietnam Tour?

• Comprehensive 7-day itinerary covering North & South Vietnam highlights

• Explore Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta

• Private & small-group options for personalized experience

• UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Trang An, Bai Dinh Pagoda, Thang Long Citadel

• Cultural immersion: Traditional villages, pagodas, and markets

• Authentic cuisine: Indian-friendly options included where possible