Travel across Vietnam on an 7 night 8 day group tour covering Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, ride basket boats through the coconut forest, walk across the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills, see Hanoi’s Train Street, cruise through the caves and limestone landscapes of Trang An, and spend a day on Ha Long Bay with kayaking, island views and a sunset party.
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City at 09:15, where your local guide will meet the group at the airport.
Begin the city tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace, an important landmark connected to the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975.
Continue to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Saigon Central Post Office, both well-known examples of French-era architecture.
Proceed to the hotel for check-in from 14:00. Dinner at an Indian restaurant followed by an overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.
You will begin sightseeing before hotel check-in, so keep a small day bag with you.
3 ACTIVITIES
Visit the Reunification Palace
See Notre Dame Cathedral
Visit Saigon Central Post Office
Day 2 | Cu Chi Tunnels | Wartime Tunnel Experience | Free Time
After breakfast, depart at 08:00 for the approximately 90-minute drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Watch a short film before walking through the historic tunnel system, including underground kitchens, hospitals, command rooms and hidden trap doors.
Taste tea and cassava, foods commonly eaten by soldiers during the war.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch followed by some time to rest.
The afternoon is free for shopping or exploring on your own. Ben Thanh Market is one of the nearby options.
Meet again at 19:00 for dinner before returning to the hotel.
Entering the tunnels is optional as some sections are narrow and low.
3 ACTIVITIES
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
See underground kitchens, hospitals and command rooms
Free time for shopping in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3 | Fly to Da Nang | Coconut Village | Hoi An Ancient Town
After breakfast, check out and fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang. VietJet Air VJ 638 departs at 10:30 and arrives at 11:50.
Visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village and ride a traditional bamboo basket boat through the coconut forest.
Take part in the basket boat race and enjoy a cruise on the Cua Dai River.
Try traditional net fishing with local fishermen.
Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town and walk through the market, Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and local craft galleries.
If time allows, stay until evening to see Hoi An's famous lantern-lit streets.
Dinner and overnight stay in Da Nang.
3 ACTIVITIES
Ride a basket boat at Cam Thanh Coconut Village
Try net fishing on the Cua Dai River
Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town
Day 4 | Ba Na Hills | Golden Bridge | Fantasy Park
Depart at 07:30 for Ba Na Hills and take the cable car up the mountain.
Walk across the famous Golden Bridge, known for its giant stone hands and panoramic views over Da Nang and the surrounding coast.
Visit the French Village, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and watch the daily Carnival show.
Spend time at Fantasy Park, an indoor entertainment zone with 4D cinemas and more than 90 games included.
A few rides and the wax museum are available at an additional cost.
Take the cable car back down, have dinner and return to the hotel.
Ba Na Hills is cooler than Da Nang, so carrying a light jacket is recommended.
3 ACTIVITIES
Ride the Ba Na Hills cable car
Walk across the Golden Bridge
Visit French Village and Fantasy Park
Day 5 | Fly to Hanoi | Train Street | Old Quarter
After breakfast, check out and fly from Da Nang to Hanoi. VietJet Air VJ 510 departs at 09:20 and lands at 10:40.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside and see the stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 to 1969.
Continue to the One Pillar Pagoda, an 11th-century landmark built on a single stone pillar.
Visit Hanoi Train Street in the Old Quarter. Drinks at the cafes are at your own cost.
Continue to Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake before walking through the Old Quarter and visiting St Joseph's Cathedral.
Dinner and overnight stay in Hanoi.
Shoulders and knees should be covered when visiting the mausoleum and pagodas.
3 ACTIVITIES
See Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda
Visit Hanoi Train Street
Walk through Hanoi Old Quarter and visit St Joseph's Cathedral
Day 6 | Ninh Binh | Hoa Lu | Mua Cave | Trang An
Depart Hanoi at 07:00 for the approximately two-hour drive through the countryside to Ninh Binh.
Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's ancient capital from 968 to 1009, and see the temples dedicated to King Dinh and King Le.
Continue to Mua Cave, where you can climb around 500 steps to the viewpoint. The climb is optional, and views are also available from halfway.
Take a traditional rowboat through Trang An, passing through a chain of caves surrounded by limestone cliffs and rice paddies.
Depart Ninh Binh around 17:00 and return to Hanoi by approximately 19:30 for dinner.
This is a long sightseeing day with considerable walking, so comfortable shoes and a hat are recommended.
3 ACTIVITIES
Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu
Climb to the Mua Cave viewpoint
Take a Trang An rowboat through caves and limestone landscapes
Day 7 | Ha Long Bay Cruise | Sung Sot Cave | Kayaking | Titov Island
Depart Hanoi at 07:15 and drive to Tuan Chau Marina for your Ha Long Bay day cruise.
Board the cruise at around 11:00 with a welcome drink, followed by an Indian buffet lunch on board.
Visit Sung Sot Cave, one of the largest and most impressive caves in Ha Long Bay.
Continue to Luon Cave, where you can choose between kayaking and a bamboo boat ride.
Stop at Titov Island, where you can climb to the viewpoint or relax and swim at the beach.
Enjoy the rooftop jacuzzi and DJ sunset party from around 16:30.
Return to shore at approximately 17:30, followed by dinner and arrival back at the Hanoi hotel by around 21:00.
Cruise timings may change depending on weather conditions. Carry swimwear and a towel.
3 ACTIVITIES
Explore Sung Sot Cave
Kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave
Visit Titov Island and enjoy the sunset party onboard
Day 8 | Hanoi | Shopping | Departure to Chennai
Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy free time in Hanoi for shopping or a short walk.
Hotel rooms are available until 12:00 noon.
After lunch, transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for the 17:05 flight to Chennai via Bangkok.
Arrive in Chennai at 00:01 on Monday, 18 January.
Plan your Chennai airport pick-up for 18 January.
3 ACTIVITIES
Free time for shopping in Hanoi
Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport
Fly back to Chennai
Accommodation
La Passion Saigon (2 Nights)
Ho Chi Minh City
A comfortable 4-star stay in Ho Chi Minh City, used for the first two nights of the tour with breakfast included.
Santa Luxury Danang (2 Nights)
Da Nang
A 4-star stay in Da Nang for two nights, well placed for the Hoi An and Ba Na Hills sightseeing days.
Minasi Premium Hanoi (3 Nights)
Hanoi
A 4-star hotel in Hanoi for three nights, serving as the base for Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay sightseeing.
Sea Lion Premium Cruise (Day Cruise)
Ha Long Bay
A premium Ha Long Bay day cruise with an Indian buffet lunch, Sung Sot Cave visit, kayaking or bamboo boat ride, Titov Island and a rooftop sunset party.
Inclusions
Return International Flights
2 Domestic Flights within Vietnam
Vietnam E-Visa & Visa Assistance
7 Nights in 4-Star Hotels
Breakfast Included at the Hotels on Scheduled Stay Days
15 Indian Meals
Premium Ha Long Bay Day Cruise
Ba Na Hills Cable Car, Golden Bridge & Fantasy Park
All Sightseeing Entry Tickets & Boat Rides
All Transfers & Sightseeing by Air-Conditioned Coach
English-Speaking Local Guide
Tamil & English-Speaking Dimaak Tour Manager
Tips for Local Guide & Driver
Bottled Water on the Coach
GST & TCS Included
Exclusions
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
Any Meals or Beverages Not Specifically Included in the Tour Itinerary
Drinks Purchased at Train Street Cafes and Additional Beverages on the Ha Long Bay Cruise
Single Room Surcharge
Early Check-In or Late Check-Out Charges
Optional Activities and Experiences Chosen Outside the Scheduled Tour Plan
Additional Coach or Guide Charges for Extra Stops or Extended Hours Requested by the Group
Any Bank Transfer, Card Processing or Payment Gateway Charges
Any Service, Activity or Expense Not Specifically Mentioned Under Tour Inclusions
Activities / Sightseeing
Cu Chi Tunnels
Walk through Vietnam’s historic wartime tunnel network and see underground kitchens, command rooms, hospitals and hidden trap doors. Entry into the narrow tunnel sections is optional.
Cam Thanh Basket Boat Experience
Ride a traditional bamboo basket boat through the coconut forest, enjoy the basket boat race and try net fishing with local fishermen on the Cua Dai River.
Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills
Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills, walk across the iconic Golden Bridge and visit the French Village, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Fantasy Park.
Hanoi Train Street
Visit Hanoi’s famous Train Street in the Old Quarter, where the railway runs between closely packed homes and cafes. Drinks at the cafes are at your own cost.
Trang An Boat Ride
Take a traditional rowboat through caves, limestone cliffs and rice paddies in Trang An, one of the most scenic parts of Ninh Binh.
Ha Long Bay Premium Day Cruise
Cruise through Ha Long Bay with an Indian buffet lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, stop at Titov Island and enjoy a rooftop sunset party.
Cu Chi Tunnels
Walk through Vietnam’s historic wartime tunnel network and see underground kitchens, command rooms, hospitals and hidden trap doors. Entry into the narrow tunnel sections is optional.
Cam Thanh Basket Boat Experience
Ride a traditional bamboo basket boat through the coconut forest, enjoy the basket boat race and try net fishing with local fishermen on the Cua Dai River.
Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills
Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills, walk across the iconic Golden Bridge and visit the French Village, Linh Chua Linh Tu Temple and Fantasy Park.
Hanoi Train Street
Visit Hanoi’s famous Train Street in the Old Quarter, where the railway runs between closely packed homes and cafes. Drinks at the cafes are at your own cost.
Trang An Boat Ride
Take a traditional rowboat through caves, limestone cliffs and rice paddies in Trang An, one of the most scenic parts of Ninh Binh.
Ha Long Bay Premium Day Cruise
Cruise through Ha Long Bay with an Indian buffet lunch, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave, stop at Titov Island and enjoy a rooftop sunset party.
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1. What is included in the Vietnam group tour package?
The package includes return international flights from Chennai, two domestic flights within Vietnam, 7 nights in 4-star hotels, Vietnam e-visa assistance, 15 Indian meals, sightseeing entry tickets, boat rides, air-conditioned coach transfers, local guides, a Dimaak tour manager, bottled water, GST and TCS.
2. Which places are covered in the Dimaak Vietnam group tour?
The 8-day Dimaak Vietnam group tour covers Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay. Major highlights include the Cu Chi Tunnels, Golden Bridge, Hanoi Train Street, Trang An and a premium Ha Long Bay day cruise.
3. Are Indian meals included in the Dimaak Vietnam group tour?
Yes. Dimaak includes 15 Indian meals in the package, consisting of 8 lunches and 7 dinners. Hotel breakfast is also included on applicable mornings, along with Indian buffet lunches at Ba Na Hills and on the Ha Long Bay cruise.
4. What is the baggage allowance for the flights?
The baggage allowance is 7 kg cabin baggage and 20 kg check-in baggage on all flights, including the international Thai Airways sectors and domestic VietJet Air flights.
5. How can I pay for the Dimaak Vietnam group tour?
You can confirm your seat by paying ₹20,000 per person as an advance. The next payment of ₹80,000 per person is due by 10 November 2026, and the remaining balance is due by 10 December 2026. Your booking is confirmed only after Dimaak receives the advance payment.
6. What happens if I cancel my Dimaak Vietnam tour?
Cancellation charges depend on how many days before departure you cancel.
