12 Days Vietnam Tour Package | Explore Vietnam North to South

ITINERARY

DAY 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – WELCOME TO VIETNAM

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be warmly welcomed by a professional driver/guide.

→ Transfer to your hotel in Hanoi city center.

14:00 – Hotel check-in (standard check-in time, early check-in subject to availability).

Free time at leisure to relax or explore Hanoi on your own:

Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and admire the iconic Turtle Tower
Sample traditional Hanoi street food such as Pho, Bun Cha, and Egg Coffee
Explore the bustling Old Quarter with its 36 famous streets

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 2: HANOI CITY TOUR – CULTURE, HISTORY & LOCAL LIFE

08:00 – Pick-up from hotel.

08:30 – Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum & Presidential Palace, learning about Vietnam’s revolutionary leader.

09:30 – Explore the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, a symbol of Hanoi.

10:00 – Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist temple in Hanoi.

11:00 – Discover the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university.

12:30 – Lunch at a local Vietnamese restaurant.

14:00 – Visit Hoan Kiem Lake, The Huc Bridge, and Ngoc Son Temple.

15:30 – Optional activities:
Water Puppet Show
Guided Old Quarter walking tour

17:00 – Return to hotel.

Evening free to explore local cafés or night markets.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 3: HANOI → HA LONG BAY – OVERNIGHT CRUISE

08:00 – Pick-up from hotel and transfer to Ha Long Bay
(≈ 2.5–3 hours via expressway).

11:30 – Arrive at cruise lounge, enjoy welcome drink and safety briefing.

12:30 – Board the cruise and enjoy a deluxe lunch while sailing among dramatic limestone islands.

14:00 – Visit Surprise Cave (Sung Sot Cave), the largest and most impressive grotto in the bay.

15:30 – Stop at Titop Island:
Swimming in clear waters
Hiking to the panoramic viewpoint

16:45 – Relax onboard and admire the sunset.

17:30 – 20:30 – Return to Hanoi by shuttle bus.

Overnight in Hanoi

DAY 4: HANOI – FLY TO DA NANG – HOI AN ECO TOUR

07:30 – Breakfast at hotel.

08:30 – Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Da Nang.

10:30 – 12:00 – Flight to Da Nang (subject to airline schedule).

12:30 – Meet local guide and transfer to hotel.

13:30 – Lunch at local restaurant (own expense).

14:30 – Visit Hoi An Coconut Forest (Bay Mau Village):
Traditional basket boat ride
Observe fishing techniques and daily river life

16:30 – Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town.

Walking tour including:
Ancient houses
Japanese Covered Bridge
Boutique shops and riverside cafés

Optional lantern floating ceremony on Thu Bon River (own expense).

20:00 – Return to hotel in Da Nang.

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 5: HANOI → DA NANG

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for flight to Da Nang.

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 6: BA NA HILLS & GOLDEN BRIDGE – FULL-DAY TOUR

08:00 – Pick-up from hotel.

09:00 – Transfer to Ba Na Hills.

09:30 – Cable car ride to the summit.

10:00 – Walk across the iconic Golden Bridge.

10:30 – Explore Le Jardin d’Amour and Wine Cellar.

12:00 – Buffet lunch.

13:00 – Visit French Village and Linh Ung Pagoda.

14:30 – Free time at Fantasy Park.

16:30 – Descend by cable car.

17:00 – Return to hotel.

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 7: MARBLE MOUNTAINS – COCONUT JUNGLE – HOI AN

08:00 – Pick-up from hotel.

08:30 – Explore Marble Mountains and Linh Ung Pagoda.

10:30 – Transfer to Cam Thanh Coconut Village:
Basket boat experience
Discover coconut forest landscapes

12:30 – Lunch at local restaurant.

14:00 – Transfer to Hoi An Ancient Town.

14:30 – Walking tour:
Japanese Covered Bridge
Ancient Houses

16:30 – Free time or optional lantern boat ride.

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 8: DA NANG → HUE – IMPERIAL CITADEL & PERFUME RIVER

08:00 – Depart for Hue (≈ 3 hours).

11:30 – Visit Imperial Citadel & Forbidden Purple City.

13:00 – Lunch at local restaurant.

14:30 – Visit Thien Mu Pagoda and enjoy a Perfume River cruise.

16:30 – Return to Da Nang.

Overnight in Da Nang

DAY 9: DA NANG – FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY

12:00 – Check-out and transfer to airport.

14:00 – 16:00 – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

16:30 – Transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 10: CU CHI TUNNELS – HALF DAY TOUR

07:30 – Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels (≈ 1.5 hours).

09:00 – Explore the underground tunnel system and learn about wartime history.

11:30 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 11: MEKONG DELTA – FULL DAY TOUR

07:30 – Depart for Mekong Delta (≈ 2 hours).

09:00 – Boat trip along rivers, visit fruit orchards and local workshops.

12:30 – Lunch at local restaurant.

14:30 – Explore traditional villages and handicraft workshops.

16:30 – Return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

DAY 12: HO CHI MINH CITY – FREE TIME & DEPARTURE

Morning free for leisure, shopping, or relaxation.

Transfer to airport for departure.

End of 12-Day Vietnam Explorer Tour

TOUR INCLUDED

• Meals as specified in the itinerary
• Air-conditioned vehicles for all transfers and sightseeing
• 2D1N Ha Long / Lan Ha Bay cruise with meals and onboard activities
• All entrance fees as mentioned in the itinerary
• Professional English-speaking guides
• Kayaking, rowing boat, cave visits, and sunset experience on Ha Long Bay
• Ba Na Hills ticket including Golden Bridge and round-trip cable car
• Hoi An Ancient Town sightseeing ticket
• City tours in Hanoi, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City
• Basic local travel insurance
• Daily bottled water
• Taxes and service charges

TOUR EXCLUDED

• Accommodation
• Drinks during meals
• International and domestic air tickets
• Vietnam visa and visa stamping fees
• Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
• Tips for guides, drivers, and service staff
• Personal expenses (laundry, phone calls, shopping, etc.)
• Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
• Services not clearly stated as included
• Peak season surcharges and compulsory gala dinners during Christmas, New Year & Tet Holidays