--- title: "Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City" description: "An 8-day Vietnam trip from Hanoi, Ninh Binh and a Halong Bay cruise to Ba Na Hills, Hoi An and the Cu Chi Tunnels." url: "https://www.goweekender.in/escapes/vietnam-hanoi-halong-hoi-an-ho-chi-minh-city" --- # Vietnam: Hanoi, Halong, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City An 8-day Vietnam trip from Hanoi, Ninh Binh and a Halong Bay cruise to Ba Na Hills, Hoi An and the Cu Chi Tunnels. - Destination: Hanoi, Vietnam - Duration: 8D/7N (8 days, 7 nights) - Price: from ₹60,999 - Categories: Culture, Nature, Waves, Adventure - Booking: in the GoWeekender app (iOS and Android), run by a verified host ## Upcoming departures - 19–26 Dec 2026: ₹60,999 ## About this trip Eight days through Vietnam from north to south. The trip starts in Hanoi with a free afternoon to explore Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter and Train Street at your own pace. With a guide, a day trip to Ninh Binh takes in the temples of Kings Dinh and Le at Hoa Lu, the 11th-century capital, and a sampan boat ride through the limestone karsts, rice fields and caves of Tam Coc. The next day is a shared cruise on Halong Bay, with lunch on board, Sung Sot Cave, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave, and a stop at Titop Island. A domestic flight takes you to Da Nang for three nights. At Ba Na Hills, a cable car climbs to the Golden Bridge, the Jardin D'Amour gardens, Linh Ung Pagoda and the funicular railway, with the afternoon at Fantasy Park. The next afternoon you ride a basket boat through the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest, then walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, from the Japanese Covered Bridge to Lantern Street and the Nguyen Hoang Night Market. The last flight is to Ho Chi Minh City, where a guide takes you straight to the Cu Chi Tunnels to see the underground network of living quarters, field hospitals and command centres used in wartime. The final morning is at leisure before the airport transfer. You stay seven nights in hotels, three in Hanoi, three in Da Nang and one in Ho Chi Minh City, with seven breakfasts and lunch on the Halong Bay cruise included. International flights and the two domestic flights are not part of the package. ## Itinerary ### Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi & Free Evening Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, where our private driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel in the city centre. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM; early check-in depends on availability and costs extra. The rest of the day is free to explore Hanoi at your own pace, with options like Hoan Kiem Lake, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Hanoi Train Street, the Old Quarter or a traditional Water Puppet Show. On a weekend, the Walking Street and Night Market are worth a visit. Overnight in Hanoi. - 12:00 PM Airport pick-up in Hanoi: Our private driver meets you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in the city centre. Flights are not included. - 2:00 PM Check in to your hotel: Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM. Early check-in depends on availability and costs extra. - 3:30 PM Hoan Kiem Lake & the Old Quarter: Free time to explore at your own pace: a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake and through the lanes of the Old Quarter. - 5:00 PM St. Joseph's Cathedral & Train Street: Optional stops on your own: St. Joseph's Cathedral and Hanoi Train Street, where the railway runs past homes and cafes. - 6:30 PM Water Puppet Show (optional): Catch a traditional Water Puppet Show if you like. Tickets are at your own expense. - 8:00 PM Dinner (self-sponsored): Dinner at a place of your choice. On a weekend, visit the Walking Street and Night Market. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay in Hanoi: Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi. ### Day 2: Ninh Binh Day Tour: Hoa Lu & Tam Coc After breakfast, meet your guide and set off on a scenic drive through the countryside to Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital in the 11th century, to visit the historic temples of Kings Dinh and Le. After free time for lunch, continue to Tam Coc for a peaceful sampan boat ride along the Ngo Dong River, past dramatic limestone karsts, rice fields and local villages, and through the caves of Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba. In the late afternoon, drive back to Hanoi and your hotel in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi. - 7:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi. - 8:00 AM Meet your guide & drive to Ninh Binh: A scenic drive through the countryside with your guide. - 10:00 AM Hoa Lu ancient capital: Visit the historic temples of Kings Dinh and Le in Vietnam's 11th-century capital. Entrance is included. - 12:00 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Free time for lunch at a place of your choice. - 1:30 PM Tam Coc sampan boat ride: Glide along the Ngo Dong River past limestone karsts, rice fields and villages, through the Hang Ca, Hang Hai and Hang Ba caves. - 3:30 PM Drive back to Hanoi: Late-afternoon drive back to your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter. - 7:30 PM Dinner (self-sponsored): Dinner at a place of your choice in Hanoi. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay in Hanoi: Overnight at your hotel in Hanoi. ### Day 3: Halong Bay Day Cruise After an early morning pick-up from your hotel, travel to Tuan Chau Harbour in Halong City via the expressway. Board a shared day cruise and enjoy a Vietnamese lunch as you sail through the limestone islets of Halong Bay. Explore Sung Sot Cave, go kayaking or take a bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave, and stop at Titop Island to relax on the beach or hike to the viewpoint for views over the bay. Unwind on the sundeck before returning to the harbour and driving back to Hanoi, arriving at your hotel in the evening. Overnight in Hanoi. - 6:30 AM Early breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi before the early pick-up. - 7:30 AM Drive to Tuan Chau Harbour, Halong: Early morning pick-up from your hotel and drive via the expressway to board the shared day cruise. - 12:00 PM Vietnamese lunch on board (included): Lunch on board while sailing past the limestone islets of Halong Bay. - 1:30 PM Sung Sot Cave: Explore the magnificent Sung Sot Cave. - 2:45 PM Kayaking or bamboo boat at Luon Cave: Paddle a kayak or take a bamboo boat ride through Luon Cave. - 3:45 PM Titop Island: Relax on the beach or hike to the viewpoint for spectacular views over the bay. - 4:45 PM Sundeck time: Unwind on the sundeck as the cruise heads back to the harbour. - 5:30 PM Drive back to Hanoi: Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbour and drive back to your hotel in Hanoi, arriving in the evening. Dinner is self-sponsored. ### Day 4: Fly to Da Nang Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and a morning at leisure. About 2.5 hours before your flight, our driver picks you up from the hotel and takes you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang (flight not included). In Da Nang, our driver meets you and transfers you to your hotel; there is no tour guide on this day. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Overnight in Da Nang. - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Hanoi. - 9:00 AM Morning at leisure: Spend the morning at leisure in Hanoi before check-out. - 12:00 PM Transfer to Noi Bai Airport: Our driver picks you up about 2.5 hours before your flight to Da Nang. Flight tickets are not included. - 4:00 PM Arrive in Da Nang & hotel transfer: Our driver meets you at Da Nang airport and transfers you to your hotel. There is no tour guide on this day. - 5:00 PM Check in to your hotel: Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure. - 8:00 PM Dinner (self-sponsored): Dinner at a place of your choice in Da Nang. - 10:00 PM Overnight stay in Da Nang: Overnight at your hotel in Da Nang. ### Day 5: Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge & Fantasy Park After breakfast, leave at 8:00 AM for Ba Na Hills, a mountain resort known for its cool climate, French-inspired architecture and the famous Golden Bridge. Ride the cable car to the summit and visit the Golden Bridge, the Jardin D'Amour flower gardens, Luna Castle, Linh Ung Pagoda and Vietnam's only hill-climbing funicular railway. Lunch is at your own expense. In the afternoon, explore Fantasy Park, a large indoor amusement centre with 4D-5D cinemas, Dinosaur Park and skiing simulators. At 3:00 PM, take the cable car down and transfer back to your Da Nang hotel, arriving between 5:00 and 5:30 PM. Overnight in Da Nang. - 7:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Da Nang. - 8:00 AM Drive to Ba Na Hills: Leave your hotel at 8:00 AM for the mountain resort. - 9:30 AM Cable car to the summit: A scenic cable car ride up to Ba Na Hills. - 10:00 AM Golden Bridge & hilltop highlights: The Golden Bridge, Jardin D'Amour flower gardens, Luna Castle, Linh Ung Pagoda and the hill-climbing funicular railway. - 12:30 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at your own expense at Ba Na Hills. - 1:15 PM Fantasy Park: Indoor attractions: 4D-5D cinemas, Dinosaur Park and skiing simulators. Coin-operated and prize games are at your own expense. - 3:00 PM Cable car down & return to Da Nang: Descend by cable car and transfer back to your hotel, arriving between 5:00 and 5:30 PM. - 8:00 PM Dinner & overnight in Da Nang: Dinner is self-sponsored. Overnight at your hotel in Da Nang. ### Day 6: Basket Boats & Hoi An Ancient Town Enjoy breakfast and a relaxing morning at leisure, at the hotel or exploring the area on your own. At 2:00 PM you are picked up and taken to the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest for a ride of about 30 minutes in a traditional basket boat through its peaceful waterways. Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town to see the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Sa Huynh Cultural Museum and a traditional ancient house, then stroll along the colourful Lantern Street and browse the Nguyen Hoang Night Market. Dinner is at your own expense before returning to your Da Nang hotel at around 8:00 PM. Overnight in Da Nang. - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: Breakfast at your hotel in Da Nang. - 9:00 AM Morning at leisure: Unwind at the hotel or explore the nearby area on your own. - 2:00 PM Pick-up for Cam Thanh: Pick-up from your hotel at 2:00 PM for the drive to the Cam Thanh Water Coconut Forest. - 3:00 PM Basket boat ride in the coconut forest: About 30 minutes in a traditional basket boat through the peaceful waterways of Cam Thanh. - 4:00 PM Hoi An Ancient Town: Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, the Sa Huynh Cultural Museum and a traditional ancient house. - 5:30 PM Lantern Street & Nguyen Hoang Night Market: Stroll the colourful Lantern Street and browse the lively night market. - 6:30 PM Dinner (self-sponsored): Dinner at your own expense in Hoi An. - 7:30 PM Return to your hotel in Da Nang: Drive back to your hotel, arriving at around 8:00 PM. Overnight in Da Nang. ### Day 7: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels After breakfast, our driver picks you up about 3 hours before your flight and takes you to the airport for the domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City (flight not included). At Tan Son Nhat Airport, meet your guide and head to the historic Cu Chi Tunnels, about 70 km northwest of the city. A short documentary introduces how the tunnels were built and what wartime life was like for Vietnamese soldiers, and then you explore the underground network of living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, weapon factories, field hospitals, command centres and hidden traps. Taste cassava and tea, once the staple food of the guerrilla fighters, and try live shooting at the range if you wish (at your own expense). Return to Ho Chi Minh City after the tour. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. - 6:00 AM Breakfast & check-out: Early breakfast at your Da Nang hotel, then check out. - 6:30 AM Transfer to Da Nang airport: Our driver picks you up about 3 hours before your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Flight tickets are not included. - 11:00 AM Arrive at Tan Son Nhat & meet your guide: Meet your guide at the airport in Ho Chi Minh City. - 11:30 AM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a place of your choice before the drive to Cu Chi. - 12:30 PM Drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels: Head about 70 km northwest of the city with your guide. - 2:30 PM Cu Chi Tunnels guided tour: A short documentary, then the underground network: living quarters, kitchens, weapon factories, field hospitals and hidden traps. - 4:00 PM Cassava & tea tasting: Taste the staple food of the guerrilla fighters. Live shooting at the range is optional and at your own expense. - 5:00 PM Return to Ho Chi Minh City: Drive back to the city and your hotel. Dinner is self-sponsored. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City. ### Day 8: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City Enjoy breakfast at the hotel and spend the remaining time at leisure until check-out. About 3.5 hours before your departure flight, our driver picks you up from the hotel and transfers you to the airport for your onward journey. No hotel stay is included tonight. - 8:00 AM Breakfast at the hotel: The last of the seven breakfasts included in the package. - 9:00 AM Time at leisure: Spend your remaining time in Ho Chi Minh City at leisure. - 12:00 PM Hotel check-out: Check out as per the hotel's check-out policy. No stay is included on the last night. - 12:30 PM Lunch (self-sponsored): Lunch at a place of your choice before the airport transfer. - 3:00 PM Airport drop at Tan Son Nhat: Your driver picks you up about 3.5 hours before your flight for the transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. ## What's included - Cu Chi Tunnels guided tour - 24/7 support from trip leaders and the online support team - Cam Thanh coconut forest basket boat ride - Ba Na Hills with cable car, Golden Bridge and Fantasy Park - Hoi An Ancient Town visit - Sung Sot Cave, and kayaking or bamboo boat ride at Luon Cave - Transport permits, tolls, parking and driver charges - 7 breakfasts and 1 lunch (on the Halong Bay cruise) - 7 nights in hotels: 3 in Hanoi, 3 in Da Nang, 1 in Ho Chi Minh City - Halong Bay shared day cruise with entrance fee - Ninh Binh day tour with Hoa Lu entrance and Tam Coc boat ride - All sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary - Airport transfers in Hanoi, Da Nang and Ho Chi Minh City - Trip leader for groups of more than 10 travellers ## Not included - Entry tickets for free-time visits and activities not listed in the inclusions - Tips for guides and drivers - Lunches other than the Halong Bay cruise lunch, and all dinners - Expenses of a personal nature - Loss or theft of personal belongings - Beverages, and coin-operated or prize games at Ba Na Hills and Fantasy Park - International flights - Early hotel check-in before 2:00 PM - Domestic flights: Hanoi to Da Nang and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City - Travel and health insurance - TCS @ 5% - GST @ 5% - Ba Na Hills extras: Wax Museum, Debay Wine Cellar, Rain Sheltering Teahouse, Alpine Coaster, Wowpass, 10D movie - Costs arising from emergencies or natural calamities - Vietnam visa charges - Live shooting at the Cu Chi Tunnels range ## FAQs ### Are flights and visa included? No. International flights are not included, and neither are the two domestic flights on the route: Hanoi to Da Nang on Day 4 and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City on Day 7. The trip starts with the airport pick-up at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi on Day 1 and ends with the drop at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Ho Chi Minh City on Day 8. Vietnam visa charges are not included. Carry a passport valid for at least six months from your arrival date. ### Which meals are included? Seven breakfasts at the hotels from Day 2 to Day 8, and a Vietnamese lunch on the Halong Bay cruise on Day 3. All other lunches and dinners are at your own expense. ### Will a guide travel with us? A local guide leads the Ninh Binh day tour on Day 2 and the Cu Chi Tunnels tour on Day 7. Airport and hotel transfers are with a driver only, and there is no guide on the Da Nang arrival day. A trip leader travels with the group only when there are more than 10 travellers, and support is available 24/7 throughout the trip. ### Where will we stay? Seven nights in hotels on triple or quad sharing: three nights in Hanoi, three in Da Nang and one in Ho Chi Minh City. Double sharing depends on availability and costs extra per night. Standard check-in is from 2:00 PM, and early check-in depends on availability at an extra charge. There is no hotel stay on Day 8. ### What should I carry? Your passport with printed copies of your visa and flight tickets, comfortable walking shoes, light breathable clothes plus something covering shoulders and knees for temple visits, swimwear for Titop Island, sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap, a light jacket for the cooler air at Ba Na Hills, a power bank, a universal travel adapter, and some cash for meals and extras.