10-Day Vietnam Tour from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

10 days Free CancellationMeet on location or pickupInstant confirmationGuided Operated by Up Travel Vietnam

Why we love it?

The 10 Day Tour in Vietnam offers travelers an immersive experience from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi, covering key destinations such as Da Nang and Halong Bay. Ideal for those seeking a comprehensive exploration of Vietnam's diverse landscapes and rich culture, the tour includes daily meals and comfortable transportation in an air-conditioned vehicle. Highlights include visits to iconic sites, breathtaking natural wonders, and opportunities to engage with local traditions, making this tour distinctive for its blend of urban and rural experiences. Participants can expect a well-structured itinerary that balances sightseeing with cultural immersion over the course of ten days.

Inclusions

  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Entrance fee
  • English-speaking local guide
  • Tissues and water on coach
  • Service charges and government tax

Exclusions

  • Travel insurance is not covered in the tour price
  • Vietnam visa fee (if have)
  • International flights (to/from Vietnam)
  • Domestic flights: Ho Chi Minh - Danang; Danang - Hanoi
  • Additional meals and beverages not specified in the itinerary
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Personal expenses (shopping, phone calls, extra beverages, etc.)
  • Christmas, other holidays or New Year's Eve Gala Dinner (if applicable)
  • Others not mentioned in the itinerary

Itinerary

Day 1
  • Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s largest and most dynamic city, our driver will greet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 2:00 PM onwards.

    ­Please note that vehicle parking at Ho Chi Minh Airport is located approximately 150 meters from the arrival gate, requiring a short walk. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to ensuring a smooth start to your journey!

    ­Our Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

    Meals: None

    Tour Guide: None

    Transfer: Private car

  • You can kick back and unwind until it's time to head to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home. You won't have a tour guide with you, but don't worry, you're free to enjoy some downtime before takeoff.

    Meals on your own.

    ­Our Services: Accommodation: None

    Meals: Breakfast

    Tour Guide: None

    Transfer: Private car

Day 2
  • Pickup Time: 06:45 – 07:00 AM (Exact time depends on your hotel location; applicable for hotels in District 1)

    Drop-off Time: 7:00 PM

    Tour Route: Ho Chi Minh City → Cu Chi Tunnels → Mekong Delta → Ho Chi Minh CityPick up at your hotels in Ho Chi Minh City. The trip to Cu Chi will take you approximately one and a half-hour. Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served. Break time.

    Have lunch at the local restaurant.

    Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside.

    Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycling around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.

    Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

    Our Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Tour Guide: English speaking guide

    Transfer: Group transferDay 3: Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang Flight - Flight included (B)

    After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your free time until our driver picks you up for your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Da Nang.

    ­Upon arrival in Da Nang, our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Your room will be available from 2:00 PM onwards.

    ­Services Included: Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

    Meals: Breakfast

    Tour Guide: Not included

    Transfer: Private car

Day 3
  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy your free time until our driver picks you up for your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Da Nang.

    ­Upon arrival in Da Nang, our driver will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Your room will be available from 2:00 PM onwards.

    ­Services Included:Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

    Meals: Breakfast

    Tour Guide: Not included

    Transfer: Private car

Day 4
  • Afternoon & Evening Tour

    Afternoon & Evening Tour: Linh Ứng Pagoda, Marble Mountains & Hoi An Ancient Town2:00 – 2:15 PM: Your tour begins as our car and guide pick you up from your hotel. The first stop is Linh Ứng Pagoda, home to the iconic 70-meter-high Lady Buddha statue, one of the most revered Buddhist landmarks in Vietnam.

    3:30 – 4:00 PM: Depart for Marble Mountains, where you'll explore Tàng Chơn Cave and visit the Non Nước Stone Carving Village, famous for its exquisite stone sculptures and handicrafts.

    5:00 – 5:30 PM: Travel to Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO-listed gem. Discover its timeless charm as you visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient houses, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and historic pagodas.Evening Activities:Stroll through Nguyễn Hoàng Night Market and explore the vibrant lantern-lit streets along the Hoài River.

    Enjoy a delicious Hoi An-style dinner, featuring local specialties such as Cao Lầu, chicken rice, and wontons (included).

    8:00 – 8:30 PM: Transfer back to your hotel in Da Nang. End of services.­ Lunch on your own. Overnight in Da Nang

    ­Our Services:Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

    Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

    Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

    Transfer: Group transfer

Day 5
  • 07:30 a.m

    07:30 a.m.–08:00 a.m.: Our minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby. Enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via cable car.Spend your time in the most modern cable car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.

    After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge, which has the most exotic structure and is also one of the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges, as highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (which consists of nine gardens), and Linh Ung Pagoda.

    Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village, where you could enjoy street music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, watch the Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome, etc.Have lunch at the restaurant (Buffet).Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in, such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and the Moon Kingdom. Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, watching 3D Mega 360 degrees, riding on a journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower, participating in an adventure in Horror House, and playing over 90 free games.3:00 pm: Return to the cable car after leaving Ba Na Hills.

    5:00 p.m.: Our minivan brings you back to your hotel. Tour ends.

    Our Services:Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Tour Guide: English speaking Guide

    Transfer: Group transfer

Day 6
  • Enjoy your free time in Da Nang until our driver picks you up for your short flight to Hanoi, Vietnam's vibrant capital. Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, our guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Your room will be ready from 2:00 PM onwards.

    ­Our Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Meals: Breakfast

    Tour Guide: None

    Transfer: Private car

Day 7
  • 7h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel

    7h00 : Our tour guide will pick you up from your hotel. We take you to Ninh Binh province which is far from Hanoi city about 120 km.

    ­9h00 : Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax

    ­10h30: The first destination in this trip is visit Hoa Lu ancient capital. This is the first capital of Vietnam. Come to visit Hoa Lu, you will learn about why the capital was moved to Hanoi nowadays. You are impressed on an outstanding architecture when entering temples of King Dinh and King Le, the first and second emperors of ancient Vietnam, built in the 17 century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.

    ­12h30: At noon, our car ad guide will take you to have lunch

    ­13h30 – 14h00 : Visit Trang An which was recognized by UNESCO as The world Heritage Site in 2014. Trang An has the wonderful tunnel cave system so that Kong’s Movie Group chose this place for New Version of Kong in 2016 – “ Skull Island “. Boat trip to visit Trang An to see the amazing beauty of this landscape with many caves such as: Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dack cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.

    16h00: Get on the bus to go to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach to the top of Lying Dragon Moutain, have an amazing panoramic view of Tam Coc from here.

    ­17h30: Return to Hanoi

    ­19h30: Arrive to Hanoi and get drop off at the Hotel. The trip end !

    ­THINGS YOU SHOULD BRING Hat, umbrella, shoes

    Sun cream, sun glasses

    Mosquito spray

    CameraOur Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

    Tour Guide: English speaking guide

    Transfer: Group transfer

Day 8
  • 08:00: Our tour guide and Shuttle Bus pick you up at your hotel in Hanoi old quarter.

    ­08:45: Depart to Halong Bay for 2.5 Hours.

    ­10:30: Arrive in Hai Duong province, and have 20-minute short break.

    ­11:30 – 12:00: Arrive to Tuan Chau harbor.

    ­12:00 – 12:30: Welcome to Dragon Bay Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

    ­13:00: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. Continue cruising through Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet and Gia Luan Harbor where belonged to Cat Ba area.

    Discover lagoon natural area belonged to Lan Ha bay. Drop anchor for swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).15:45: You will do kayaking under our tour guide’s instructions in so many beautiful spots, then Swimming or just simply sunbathe on our cruise (private, wild and fresh air).

    ­Heading back toward the sleeping area.

    ­18.00: Come back to our Dragon Bay Cruise and participate in our Sunset party. Take photos and relax.

    ­19:00: Time for dinner enjoying special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise.

    ­21:00: Evening entertainments: play game on the cruise: cards game, chess, squid fishing, relaxing with massage service and overnight on the Dragon Bay Cruise.

    ­Our Services: Accommodation: Overnight on cruise

    Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Tour Guide: English speaking Guide on board

    Transfer: Shuttle Bus

Day 9
  • 7:00-7:45

    7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

    ­08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets

    Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim...

    ­09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

    ­9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise.

    ­11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

    ­12:00 – 12:30: Return to Hanoi by the Bus

    ­15:00 – 15:30: Arrive in Hanoi. Dinner is on your own. Overnight at the hotel

    ­Our Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi

    Meals: Breakfast, Brunch

    Tour Guide: None

    Transfer: Shuttle bus

Please Note

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions 1. We will provide you the instructions through e-mail or WhatsApp the day prior the tour. 2. Once reaching our meeting point, kindly look for our tour guide holding a red flag with company logo

Know Before You Go

  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Infant seats available

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 3 days before start

Non-refundable after 3 days before start