Vietnam Grand Highlights Tour – Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City (7N/8D)

Explore Vietnam with this 8-day tour covering Hanoi, Halong Bay cruise, Ninh Binh, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills and Ho Chi Minh City with Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta.

DAY 1: Arrival in Hanoi – Free Day (No Meals)

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, famous for its thousand-year-old history, cultural heritage, colonial architecture, and green landscapes. Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Standard hotel check-in time is 2:00 PM. The rest of the day is free at leisure to explore Hanoi on your own or relax at the hotel. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

DAY 2: Halong Bay Full Day Cruise (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and proceed to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor and board the luxury Halong cruise. Enjoy a buffet lunch while cruising through spectacular limestone islands and emerald waters. Explore the Bo Hon Archipelago, visit the famous Surprising Cave (Sung Sot Cave), and stop at Titov Island for swimming or hiking to the viewpoint. Continue to Luon Cave for kayaking or bamboo boat rowing. Enjoy a sunset party with live traditional music as the cruise returns to the harbor. Transfer back to Hanoi in the evening. Overnight stay in Hanoi

DAY 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hoa Lu (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, depart for Ninh Binh Province, known as “Halong Bay on land.” Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital with Dinh King and Le King Temples, learning about Vietnam’s royal history. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a peaceful sampan boat ride through Tam Coc (Three Caves), surrounded by limestone mountains, rice fields, and rivers. Enjoy countryside cycling through villages and canal paths. Return to Hanoi by evening. Overnight stay in Hanoi

DAY 4: Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang – Coconut Forest – Hoi An (Breakfast & Dinner)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. In the afternoon, visit Cam Thanh Coconut Forest, where you experience traditional fishing methods and ride Vietnamese bamboo basket boats through coconut waterways. Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site) and explore:

• Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall

• Phung Hung or Tan Ky Ancient House

• Japanese Covered Bridge

• Local handicraft shops and art galleries

Enjoy dinner with Hoi An specialty cuisine. In the evening, take a boat ride on the Hoai River and release lanterns for good luck. Explore the Hoi An Night Market and lantern streets. Overnight stay in Hoi An / Da Nang.

DAY 5: Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge – French Village (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, travel to Ba Na Hills by cable car, one of the most modern cable car systems in Southeast Asia. Visit the iconic Golden Bridge, Linh Ung Pagoda, and Le Jardin D’Amour gardens. Continue to the French Village to enjoy street performances, architecture, and cultural attractions. Enjoy buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills. Explore Fantasy Park with indoor games, Jurassic Park, 3D & 4D cinemas, and adventure rides. Return to hotel in the afternoon. Overnight stay in Da Nang

DAY 6: Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Free Day (Breakfast)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Upon arrival, transfer to hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore the city at leisure or relax. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 7: Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta (Breakfast & Lunch)

After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnel system including underground shelters, hospitals, and war traps. Enjoy traditional tea and cassava. Continue to My Tho City for lunch. Take a boat cruise on the Tien River, visit Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise Islands, ride a sampan through small canals, visit coconut candy workshops, taste seasonal fruits, and enjoy honey tea with traditional folk music. Return to Ho Chi Minh City by evening. Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 8: Free Day – Departure (Breakfast)

After breakfast, enjoy free time until airport transfer. Our driver will take you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward journey.