8-Day Colours of Vietnam
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This 8-day Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh tour is perfect for those that want to experience the main sights of Vietnam but are a little short on time.
Your journey starts in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, known for its architecture and rich Southeast Asian, Chinese and French-influenced culture. You'll then take a scenic cruise along Halong Bay, an impressive geographical formation with over 1,900 islets, pristine beaches, limestone caves, inland lakes, and floating villages.
The next stop is the central coast town of Hoi An, a picturesque and well-preserved town, interspersed with canals, with a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Finish your trip in southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) with its French colonial landmarks, Ben Thanh Market and the iconic Mekong Delta which is just a few hours from the city.
Your journey starts in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, known for its architecture and rich Southeast Asian, Chinese and French-influenced culture. You'll then take a scenic cruise along Halong Bay, an impressive geographical formation with over 1,900 islets, pristine beaches, limestone caves, inland lakes, and floating villages.
The next stop is the central coast town of Hoi An, a picturesque and well-preserved town, interspersed with canals, with a mix of eras and styles from wooden Chinese shophouses and temples to colourful French colonial buildings, ornate Vietnamese tube houses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge with its pagoda.
Finish your trip in southern Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) with its French colonial landmarks, Ben Thanh Market and the iconic Mekong Delta which is just a few hours from the city.
Itinerary
Day 1
Your Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh Tour
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Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your private driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel in the old quarter. In the afternoon you'll take a street food tour where you will visit one of the local markets and see all the different kinds of foods that are used for Vietnamese food. Alternatively, you can just relax and enjoy your hotel.
Accommodation
Hanoi Pearl Hotel★4 star
Activities
Hanoi Street Food TourOptional Activity: AU$ 62 per person
Hanoi Old Quarter
Transportations
Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi: AU$ 21 per person
Destinations
Hoàn Kiếm
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi City Tour
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After breakfast, you have a full day today to explore Vietnam’s charming capital. Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his personal residence, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Tran Quoc Pagoda, and end the morning with a visit to the Museum of Ethnology. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature and Ngoc Son Temple nearby Hoan Kiem Lake. Then, enjoy a one-hour cyclo sightseeing tour around Hanoi Old Quarter. Finish this great day by watching a traditional water puppet show.
Accommodation
Hanoi Pearl Hotel★4 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Tran Quoc Pagoda
Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
Temple of Literature
Ngoc Son Temple
Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo
Water Puppet Show
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hoàn Kiếm
Hanoi
Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
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Seto off at 8 am for a 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Arrive at the Halong pier and board your junk where you can enjoy the 24-hour journey in the amazing bay. Savour a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood onboard as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, enjoy some activities in the bay, or just spend some time relaxing. Dinner is served on board.
Accommodation
Signature Cruise ★5 star
Activities
Halong Bay Cruise
Vung Vieng Fishing Village
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Hạ Long
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hoàn Kiếm
Cẩm Phả
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
Day 4
Halong Bay and Hoi An
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Start the day with Tai Chi on the top deck. After a light breakfast, explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. After lunch, check out and drive to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An to check into your hotel.
Accommodation
Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
Morning Tai Chi
Thien Canh Son Cave
Halong Bay Cruise
Transportations
Private Driver from Hạ Long to Noi Bai International Airport
Plane from Hanoi to Da Nang
Private Driver from Da Nang International Airport to Hội An
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Cẩm Phả
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
Hội An
Day 5
My Son Sanctuary
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After breakfast, visit My Son Sanctuary, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom that dominated South East Asia for nearly a thousand years and occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam from 2nd century to 16th century. In the afternoon, drive back to Hoi An with and visit the former merchants' homes, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, and the colourful riverside market. Then enjoy some leisure time in the ancient town.
Accommodation
Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa★4 star
Activities
My Son Sanctuary
Hoi An Ancient Town
Transportations
Private Driver from Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Resort & Spa managed by H&K Hospitality to My Son Sanctuary
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hội An
Quang Nam Province
Day 6
Flight to Ho Chi Minh City and City Tour
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After breakfast, you will be transferred to Da Nang Airport for a flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, your tour driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel. Then enjoy a tour of the former Presidential Palace, the 19th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral and the beautiful Central Post Office which are fine examples of classical French colonial architecture. In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum and the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
Accommodation
Silverland Yen Hotel★4 star
Activities
Independence Palace
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
Saigon Central Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Transportations
Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang
Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City: AU$ 185 per person
Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hội An
Ho Chi Minh
Day 7
Mekong Delta Exploration
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Today you will have an excursion to the Mekong Delta. Enjoy a boat ride on the Mekong River, stopping on the way to visit Cai Be Floating Market. Disembark and take a cycling tour through the small villages, ride along the concrete road and visit a local family. Enjoy a delicious local lunch at an ancient house after, and make the drive back to Ho Chi Minh.
Accommodation
Silverland Yen Hotel★4 star
Activities
Cai Be Floating Village
Cycling in the Mekong Delta
Transportations
Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong River Delta
Private Driver from Bến Tre to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh
Tien Giang
Day 8
Departure From Ho Chi Minh
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The Cu Chi Tunnels are part of a massive war museum that offers a sneak-peak at the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948. Should you have enough time in the morning, you'll be able to learn more about this fascinating underground network. After the tour, your driver will escort you to the airport for your departure flight. This is the end of your Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh tour. Goodbye, and hope to see you again soon!
Activities
Cu Chi TunnelsOptional Activity: AU$ 82 per person
Transportations
Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh
Included in Price
- 7 nights accommodation
- 22 activities
- 7 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- Airport transfer
- Domestic flights
- Entrance fees
- Ground transportation
- Licensed English speaking guides
Not Included in Price
- Alcohol beverages
- Entry visas / airport departure tax
- Gratuities
- International flights
- Laundry
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Trekking permits
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