Amazing Vietnam - 8 Days
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Danang - My Son - Hoian Ancient Town - Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta
- 8 days 7 nights
- Hanoi
- Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
Amazing Vietnam Tour — 8 Days 7 Nights - Experience the very best of Vietnam in 8 days — from the charming capital Hanoi and a night on a Halong Bay cruise, through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City and the lush Mekong Delta. A private, fully guided tour, hotels and meals included, from US$987 per person.
Arrival/Departure Locations
- Hanoi/ Ho Chi Minh City
Service Included
- 3 star accommodations ( 2 pax / per twin / double room, 3 pax / per triple room)
- Breakfasts & meals as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfer by private car with A/C
- English speaking guides
- Drink water & tissues
- Entrance fees, boat trip, performance & excursions
Service Excluded
- International flights into and out Vietnam
- Domestic flights: Hanoi - Danang; Danang - Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals other than those mentioned in the itinerary
- Early check-in and late check-out at hotel
- Personal expenses (such as laundry, telephone, drinks, etc.)
- Tips for tour guide and driver
- Travel insurance
- Vietnam Visa fee.
Tour highlights
Bus
Beach
Car
Cruise
Plane
Caves
Cooking class
Temple
Historical sites
Tour details
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival — Welcome to Vietnam's Charming Capital
Arrive in Hanoi, meet your private guide, and explore the historic capital on a half-day city tour.
Your guide and driver welcome you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you into the city. Today's highlights include the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex and Ba Dinh Square, the Presidential Palace, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature — Vietnam's first university, founded in the 11th century. We finish with a walk through the Old Quarter, stopping at a famous café for Hanoi's unique egg coffee. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner of authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
- Meals: Dinner
- Overnight: Hotel in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi → Halong Bay — Overnight Cruise on a World Wonder
Cruise among the 2,000 limestone islands of UNESCO-listed Halong Bay and sleep on board.
After breakfast, drive about 2.5 hours to Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature. Board your cruise, check into your private cabin, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch as you sail among towering limestone karsts. In the afternoon, visit one of the bay's most beautiful caves and swim at a white-sand beach. Watch the sunset from the sundeck before dinner on board.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Overnight: Halong Bay cruise cabin
Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi → Flight to Da Nang
Day 3: Halong Bay → Hanoi → Flight to Da Nang
Morning kayaking on the bay, then fly south to the coastal city of Da Nang.
Start the day with sunrise Tai Chi on the sundeck, then kayak or take a sampan to Luon Cave. Enjoy brunch on board as the boat returns to harbor. Your driver transfers you to the airport for the one-hour flight to Da Nang, where our local guide meets you and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free — perhaps a first stroll along My Khe Beach.
- Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
- Overnight: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 4: Da Nang → My Son Sanctuary → Hoi An Ancient Town
Discover the ancient Cham ruins of My Son and the lantern-lit streets of UNESCO-listed Hoi An.
Drive one hour to My Son Sanctuary, the ruins of the ancient Cham Kingdom, often called "the Angkor Wat of Vietnam." After lunch in Hoi An, take a walking tour of the Ancient Town: the Chinese Assembly Hall, the 200-year-old Tan Ky ancestral house, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. From the 16th to 18th centuries, Hoi An was a thriving international trading port — today its eclectic architecture, skilled tailors and riverside cafés make it many travelers' favorite stop in Vietnam.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 5: Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge
Ride one of the world's longest cable cars to Ba Na Hills and walk the famous Golden Bridge.
Today, ascend Ba Na Hills (30 km from Da Nang) by cable car and walk across the world-famous Golden Bridge, held aloft by two giant stone hands. Explore the French Colonial Village and the Le Jardin d'Amour flower gardens, enjoy an international buffet lunch, and have fun at Fantasy Park before descending. On the way back, stop at Han Market for shopping.
- Meals: Breakfast, Buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills
- Overnight: Hotel in Da Nang
Day 6: Flight to Ho Chi Minh City — Saigon City Tour
Fly to Vietnam's largest metropolis and tour its French-colonial landmarks and war history sites.
After breakfast, fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). In the afternoon, your guided city tour covers the Reunification Palace, the moving War Remnants Museum, Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Opera House, City Hall and Ben Thanh Market. Evening free to explore Saigon's famous street food scene.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7: Mekong Delta Day Trip — My Tho & Ben Tre
Cruise the Mekong River, ride a sampan through coconut canals, and taste tropical fruit at the source.
A full-day excursion (8:00–17:00) to the Mekong Delta. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, then board a boat past stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages. Lunch in an orchard garden on Tortoise Islet, followed by a hand-rowed sampan ride through narrow palm-shaded canals, seasonal fruit with honey tea, southern Vietnamese folk music, and a visit to a family workshop making coconut candy. Return to Saigon in the late afternoon.
- Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Overnight: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City — Departure
Free morning, then private transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Enjoy breakfast and a leisurely morning — a last coffee, some souvenir shopping — before your driver transfers you to Tan Son Nhat Airport. We hope you leave with unforgettable memories of Vietnam, and we'd love to welcome you back!
- Meals: Breakfast
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Amazing Vietnam 8-day tour cost? From US$987 per person, including 3-star hotels, an overnight Halong Bay cruise, English-speaking guides, private transfers, entrance fees and most meals. Domestic & International flights and Vietnam visa fees are not included.
Is this a private or group tour? This is a private tour — just you, your travel companions, your guide and driver. Departure any day, and the itinerary can be customized freely.
Is airport pickup included? Yes. Our guide and driver welcome you at Noi Bai Airport on arrival, and all transfers are by private air-conditioned vehicle.
Can I upgrade the hotels or the Halong cruise? Yes. 4-star, 5-star and luxury cruise upgrades are available — contact us for a free quote.
What is the best time to take this tour? The tour runs year-round. October to April offers the most comfortable weather across all three regions; Halong Bay is at its best from October to December and March to May.
What about children? Children under 2 travel free. Ages 2–10 pay 75–90% of the adult fare depending on bedding; ages 11+ pay the full adult fare.
Children Policy:
- From 0 - 2 years ( Parents will pay if anywhere request for fee): free of charge
- Child from 11 years (Share Room with 1 Adult): 100% adult fare
- Child from 3-10 years (Share Room with 1 Adult): 100% adult fare
- Child from 3-10 years (with extra bed): 90% adult fare
- Child from 2 - 10 years ( without extra bed): 75% adult fare
