Vietnam Highlights

10 days · Example itinerary — fully customizable

Vietnam Highlights in 10 days

Hanoi’s Old Quarter, a night among the karsts of Ha Long Bay, lantern-lit Hoi An and the energy of Saigon.

The route

Example

This is a starting point, not a fixed package. Every day, hotel and stop can be changed.

Hanoi3 nightsHa Long Bay1 nighton the boatHoi An3 nightsHo Chi Minh City2 nights

Day by day

Day 1

Arrive in Hanoi

Meet your guide at Noi Bai and transfer to the Old Quarter. Evening walk and a street-food dinner.

StayOld Quarter boutique hotelMealsDinnerTravel45 min from the airport

Day 2

Hanoi with a local guide

Temple of Literature, the Ethnology Museum and a cyclo ride through the guild streets.

StayOld Quarter boutique hotelMealsBreakfast, lunchOn foot4 km

Day 3

Ha Long Bay overnight

Kayaking before the day boats arrive

Drive east to the bay and board a private junk for a night among the karsts.

StayJunk boat cabinMealsBreakfast, lunch, dinnerTravel2 h 45 min

Day 4

Back to Hanoi, fly to Da Nang

Morning tai chi on deck, brunch, and the drive back for an evening flight south.

StayHoi An riverside hotelMealsBreakfast, brunchTravel2 h 45 min + 1 h 20 min flight

Day 5

Hoi An old town

Lantern-lit streets, tailors and a cooking class by the river.

StayHoi An riverside hotelMealsBreakfast, lunch

Day 6

Countryside cycling

Rice paddies, a basket-boat ride and an afternoon by the sea.

StayHoi An riverside hotelMealsBreakfast

Day 7

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Reunification Palace, the post office and rooftop drinks.

StayDistrict 1 hotelMealsBreakfastTravel1 h 20 min flight

Day 8

Mekong Delta day

Canals, a fruit orchard and lunch in a family home.

StayDistrict 1 hotelMealsBreakfast, lunchTravel2 h each way

Day 9

Free day

Cu Chi tunnels, a market walk or nothing at all.

StayDistrict 1 hotelMealsBreakfast

Day 10

Departure

Transfer to Tan Son Nhat for your flight home.

MealsBreakfastTravel30 min
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Price and inclusions

TravellersStandard hotelsBoutique hotels
2 travellersOn requestOn request
4 – 6On requestOn request
Every package is quoted individually for your dates and hotel category.

What the price includes

  • 9 nights’ accommodation with breakfast
  • Private car and driver for every transfer
  • English-speaking local guides
  • Domestic flights Hanoi – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
  • All entrance fees and activities listed

What it does not include

  • International flights
  • Visa fees
  • Travel insurance
  • Meals not listed
  • Tips

Ways to adapt it

SlowerDrop Ha Long, add a night in Hoi An.
With childrenShorter travel days and a beach finish in Phu Quoc.
Add CambodiaExtend to Siem Reap for three nights at Angkor.

Gallery

Ha Long Bay karsts
Hoi An lanterns
Mekong canal
Hanoi street
Saigon skyline
Cooking class

Who this package is not for

  • Travellers who want a single base — this route moves every two or three days.
  • Anyone travelling in September or October who cannot absorb a weather change in the centre.

Common questions

Questions travellers ask most

Can we start in Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes. The route runs equally well south to north.

How much walking is there?

Two to four kilometres on city days, at an easy pace.

Vietnam Highlights

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