Vietnam Itinerary 10 Days: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang and Saigon
9 Nights / 10 Days
4 Cities
First-Time Visitors & Families
3★ Hotels & Overnight Cruise
10 days is enough to see Vietnam properly if you fly the long legs, and this 10-day Vietnam itinerary does exactly that. You start in the north with three nights in Hanoi, a day out to Ninh Binh and a night on a Halong Bay cruise. A short flight takes you to Da Nang for Hoi An's old town and the Golden Bridge, then a second flight drops you in Saigon for the Cu Chi Tunnels and a day on the Mekong. The route runs one way, north to south, so you fly into Hanoi and out of Ho Chi Minh City without doubling back. Hotels, the cruise, sightseeing and transfers inside Vietnam are part of the package, while international flights from India are booked separately.
9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
Starts from
₹62,999 / person
Prices are subject to change based on the travel dates.
Arrive at Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport (HAN), clear immigration and meet your driver for the private transfer into the city. The schedule is built around an 11:00 am landing.
Hanoi Hotel Check-in
Check in to Hanoi La Storia Hotel or similar at 2:00 pm. Hanoi holds three of the nine nights, split either side of the Halong Bay cruise.
Ba Dinh Square & One Pillar Pagoda
The city tour leaves at 3:00 pm by private car. Ba Dinh Square is where Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence in 1945, and the mausoleum and the One Pillar Pagoda stand in the same complex. The mausoleum is seen from outside, as it admits visitors only in the morning.
Temple of Literature & Old Quarter
The Temple of Literature dates from 1070 and later housed Vietnam's first national academy. The tour closes at Sword Lake and the Old Quarter.
Noi Bai Airport → Hanoi Hotel
Private car transfer on arrivalIncluded
DAY02
Ninh Binh
Day 2 - Ninh Binh Day Trip & Tam Coc Boat Ride
Tam Coc Boat Ride
A shared coach collects you at 7:30 am for the two hour run south to Ninh Binh. A rower takes two passengers at a time along the Ngo Dong River, through three caves cut into the karst.
Lunch & Bich Dong Pagoda
Lunch is included and is served in Ninh Binh. Bich Dong Pagoda is built into the hillside on three levels, and the upper shrine is reached by stone steps.
Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Hoa Lu served as Vietnam's capital for the Dinh and early Le dynasties. The stop covers the two royal temples on the old citadel grounds. You are back in Hanoi by about 7:00 pm.
DAY03
Halong Bay
Day 3 - Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Cruise Check-in & Lunch
Breakfast and checkout are at 8:30 am, then a shared coach runs to the Halong pier. You board the overnight cruise and lunch is served as the boat leaves the harbour.
Sung Sot Cave
Sung Sot, the Cave of Surprises, sits on Bo Hon Island and is the largest grotto in the bay. The visit is a walk through two linked chambers on a lit path with steps.
Luon Cave Kayaking & Titop Island
The afternoon covers kayaking and swimming at the Luon Cave lagoon, then a stop at Titop Island, where a stepped climb reaches the viewpoint over the bay.
Dinner & Squid Fishing
Dinner is served on board at 7:00 pm. Squid fishing from the deck and the evening entertainment follow, and you sleep on the boat.
Hanoi Hotel → Halong Bay Pier
Shared coach transfer to the overnight cruiseIncluded
DAY04
Halong Bay
Day 4 - Cruise Morning & Return to Hanoi
Breakfast & Cruise Checkout
Breakfast is served on the boat and cabin checkout is at 8:00 am. The cruise continues its morning programme before returning to the pier.
Return Drive to Hanoi
A shared coach brings you back to Hanoi in the afternoon, with hotel check-in at 5:00 pm. This is your third and last night in Hanoi.
Evening at Leisure
The evening is free for the Old Quarter night market and the shops around Hoan Kiem Lake. Dinner is not included.
Halong Bay Pier → Hanoi Hotel
Shared coach transfer back to HanoiIncluded
DAY05
Da Nang
Day 5 - Flight to Da Nang & Hoi An Ancient Town
Hanoi Checkout & Flight to Da Nang
Check out at 8:30 am and transfer privately to Noi Bai Airport for the domestic flight south. The schedule is built around an 11:00 am arrival at Da Nang (DAD).
Da Nang Hotel Check-in
A private car runs from the airport to Cosmos Hotel Danang or similar, your base for two nights. Hoi An sits about 45 minutes further south.
Hoi An Ancient Town
The half day tour starts at 2:00 pm and covers the tile roofed Japanese Covered Bridge, the Chinese assembly halls and the market beside the Thu Bon River. You return to Da Nang around 7:00 pm.
Hanoi → Da Nang
Domestic flight, private transfers at both airportsIncluded
DAY06
Da Nang
Day 6 - Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge
Cable Car to Ba Na Hills
A shared coach leaves at 8:00 am for Ba Na Hills. The cable car climbs to the summit station and is one of the longest non stop systems in the world.
Golden Bridge
The Golden Bridge is the walkway held up by two stone hands, about 1,400 metres above sea level. Morning light and thinner crowds make the earlier slot the better one.
Wine Cellar, Le Jardin D'Amour & Linh Ung Pagoda
The rest of the day covers the French built wine cellar, the themed gardens at Le Jardin D'Amour and the Linh Ung Pagoda. You are back at the Da Nang hotel by about 7:00 pm.
DAY07
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 7 - Flight to Saigon & City Tour
Da Nang Checkout & Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Check out at 9:00 am and transfer privately to Da Nang Airport. The schedule is built around an 11:40 am arrival at Tan Son Nhat (SGN).
Saigon Hotel Check-in
A private car runs to Prague Hotel Saigon or similar for a three night stay, with check-in at 2:00 pm.
Independence Palace & Notre Dame Cathedral
The city tour leaves at 3:00 pm by private car. The Independence Palace is preserved as it stood in 1975, and Notre Dame Cathedral was built from French brick in the 1880s.
War Remnants Museum
The museum covers the Vietnam War through photography, documents and military hardware in the courtyard. Some of the exhibits are graphic.
Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City
Domestic flight, private transfers at both airportsIncluded
DAY08
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8 - Cu Chi Tunnels & Bui Vien Street
Cu Chi Tunnels
A shared coach leaves at 8:30 am for Cu Chi, about two hours northwest. The site preserves part of the tunnel network used during the war, and a widened section is open to crawl through.
Afternoon at Leisure
You are back at the hotel around 2:30 pm. The rest of the day is free, and Ben Thanh Market is a short walk from most District 1 hotels.
Bui Vien Walking Street
Bui Vien closes to traffic in the evening and fills with bars and street food stalls. It is loud and runs late, so pick your hotel's quiet side if you are turning in early.
DAY09
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9 - Mekong Delta Day Trip to My Tho
Drive to My Tho
A shared coach leaves at 8:00 am for My Tho in Tien Giang province, around two hours south through the rice belt.
Mekong Delta Boat Trip
A motorboat runs out among the river islands, with a smaller sampan through the narrow palm lined canals. Stops usually cover a coconut candy workshop and a fruit orchard.
Lunch & Return to Saigon
Lunch is included on the day trip. The coach reaches your Saigon hotel around 5:30 pm, leaving the evening free.
DAY10
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10 - Saigon Departure
Breakfast & Free Morning
Breakfast is included at the hotel and the morning is open until checkout, which is long enough for a last coffee or the market.
Hotel Checkout
Check out at 12:00 pm and meet your driver for the private departure transfer.
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport
Continue to Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN). Pick a departure that allows for city traffic and airport formalities.
Saigon Hotel → Tan Son Nhat Airport
Private car transfer for departureIncluded
Accommodation
Hanoi La Storia Hotel or Similar
Hanoi • 3 Nights
WIFI
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise or Similar
Halong Bay • 1 Night
WIFI
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Cosmos Hotel Danang or Similar
Da Nang • 2 Nights
WIFI
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Prague Hotel Saigon or Similar
Ho Chi Minh City • 3 Nights
WIFI
Air Conditioning
Swimming Pool
Transfer
Private Airport PickupNoi Bai Airport → Hanoi Hotel
Shared Ninh Binh CoachHanoi Hotel → Ninh Binh → Hanoi Hotel
Shared Cruise TransferHanoi Hotel → Halong Bay Pier → Hanoi Hotel
Domestic Flight TransfersHanoi → Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City
Private City Airport TransfersDa Nang & Tan Son Nhat Airports ↔ Hotels
Shared Saigon Day Trip CoachSaigon Hotel → Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta → Saigon Hotel
Private Airport DropSaigon Hotel → Tan Son Nhat Airport
Inclusions
3 Nights at Hanoi La Storia Hotel or Similar (3-Star Hotel)
1 Night on a Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
2 Nights at Cosmos Hotel Danang or Similar (3-Star Hotel)
3 Nights at Prague Hotel Saigon or Similar (3-Star Hotel)
Daily Hotel Breakfast
Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner on the Halong Bay Cruise
Hanoi City Tour by Private Transfer with Ba Dinh Square, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature & Old Quarter
Ninh Binh Day Trip with Tam Coc Boat Ride, Bich Dong Pagoda, Hoa Lu & Lunch
Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave Kayaking, Titop Island & Squid Fishing on the Cruise
Hoi An Half Day Tour with the Japanese Covered Bridge, Assembly Halls & Thu Bon Riverside Market
Ba Na Hills Day Tour with Cable Car, Golden Bridge, Wine Cellar, Le Jardin D'Amour & Linh Ung Pagoda
Saigon City Tour by Private Transfer with Independence Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral & War Remnants Museum
Cu Chi Tunnels Half Day Tour
Mekong Delta Day Trip to My Tho with Lunch
Sightseeing Entry Tickets as per Itinerary
Private Airport Transfers in Hanoi, Da Nang & Ho Chi Minh City
Shared Transfers for the Ninh Binh, Ba Na Hills, Cu Chi & Mekong Delta Tours
Exclusions
Vietnam e-Visa Fee (INR 3,500 per person)
International Flight Tickets
Travel Insurance
Lunch & Dinner Except Where Mentioned in Inclusions
Optional Activities & Add-On Tours
Entry Tickets to Attractions Not Listed in the Itinerary
Early Check-In & Late Check-Out at the Hotels
Personal Expenses such as Laundry, Minibar, Telephone & Shopping
Tips for Drivers, Guides & Cruise Crew
Surcharge During Vietnamese Public Holidays & Lunar New Year
Anything Not Mentioned Under Inclusions
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9 NIGHTS / 10 DAYS
Starts from
₹62,999 / person
Prices are subject to change based on the travel dates.
