VIET NAM ITINERARY 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS IN THE NORTH, CENTRAL & SOUTH
DESTINATIONS: HA NOI – NINH BINH – HA LONG – DA NANG – HOI AN – SAI GON – MEKONG DELTA
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Day 1: HANOI ARRIVAL – WELCOME TO VIET NAM!
Day 2: HA NOI WALKING FOOD TOUR – TRAIN STREET VISIT (B/L)
Day 3: HA NOI – NINH BINH: HOA LU – TRANG AN – MUA CAVE (B/L)
Day 4: NINH BINH – TUAN CHAU ISLAND – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)
Day 5: LAN HA BAY – HA NOI – FLY TO DA NANG – TRANSFER TO HOI AN (B/L)
Day 6: CAM THANH BAMBOO BASKET BOAT – HOI AN CITY TOUR – BOAT RIDE – RELEASE FLOWER LANTERN (B/L)
Day 7: HOI AN – DA NANG – FLY TO SAI GON – NIGHT SCOOTER FOOD TOUR (B/D)
Day 8: MEKONG DELTA DAY TRIP – SAI GON DEPARTURE (B/L)
Welcome to Ha Noi! The capital city of Viet Nam.
Get picked up by our local driver from the airport.
Transfer to your hotel.
Hotel check in!
Local Activities
Hotel
Discover Hanoi like a true local! Our Food Tour is not just about indulging in the city’s iconic dishes—it’s a journey through its culture, history, and hidden treasures that most tourists miss.
🌟 What’s on the Menu?
Savor Hanoi’s most beloved dishes, all carefully selected to showcase the city’s culinary excellence:
Dessert: End with a choice of chè or fruit yogurt for a sweet finish.
Note: The foods can be adjusted to meet your own interest!
🚂Unique Highlight: Train Street Experience!
Overnight in Ha Noi
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To walk
Hotel
7:30 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.
09:30: Have a short break for 20 minutes to relax
10:30: 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 17th century. Try to feel ancient atmospheres in Hoa Lu ancient capital.
11:45: Having lunch in the restaurant.
13:00: 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 (Dark cave), Nau Ruou Cave (Cooking Wine), green river and natural view.
15:30: 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.
16:30 – 17:00 Finish Ninh Binh day trip.
Overnight in Tam Coc
Homestay
Local Activities
To walk
Hotel
Local boat
Cycling
Get picked-up from Ninh Binh at 7:00am, depart to Ha Long via express way
12:00: Check in Reception at Tuan Chau Island
12:30 – 12:45: Leaving dock to cruise in the bay by tender
13:30: Check in Cruise and Have lunch
15:30: Kayaking and swimming at Tra Bau area (the background of “Kong Skull Island movie”) or use Jacuzzi (Located prowof 3rd deck) Notice: Short close or swim suite, flip flop is suitable for kayaking. Reception Provide: Life jackets; Towels, Dry bags (keep Camera, cellphone to take picture)
17:45: Enjoy Sunset Party: Cakes; peanut; fruit, tea for Complementary and join the cooking demonstration during sunset party, enjoy happy hour and relax.
19:00: Having dinner
20:30: Evening entertainments: squid fishing, relaxing and spend the night on the Cruise.
Overnight on Cruise. 
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Boat trip
Cruise
Kayak
06:00: Practice Tai-chi on the Sundeck
07:00: Having breakfast
07:45: Visit Dark & Bright cave by our tender. You can do the rowing boat trip by local people.
or you can stay on the cruise for relaxing.
10:00: Go back to the cruise
10:30: Check your cabin out. Please put your luggage in front of the door and return your room key to the receptionist, take good care of your important belongings.
10:45: Having lunch at the restaurant
11:45: Leaving Doris Cruise to get on the transfer boat back Tuan Chau Harbor
12:30: Arrive the mainland
*Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long bay.
Private car takes you to Noi Bai airport. Fly to Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An
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Hotel
Kayak
11:30: Get picked up by our tour guide and transfer to Cam Thanh village by car or boat on the way, you can explore the beautiful views of the Vietnamese countryside, and see the water and coconut trees growing together.
– Enjoy your time with basket boat rowing through the coconut jungle forest
Enjoy a welcome drink and take a rest at our restaurant,
After lunch heading to Hoi An City Center and start the Hoi An City Tour.
– Firstly, you’ll visit Hoi An Market which is always bustling. It offers an unmissable shopping experience. This market is full of sights, colors, sounds and smells. Next to Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful mélange of bright gates, dragon statues and elaborate rooftops. Get an introduction to ancestor worship while visiting the family altar and watching local devotees making offerings. You will see remarkably well-preserved old houses: Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House – That have withstood 200 years of weather and war. Learn about the prosperous merchants who used to live in these homes, trading with buyers from all around the world. After that, going to Museum of Folk Culture in Hoi An – A display of artifacts depicts ancient local daily life in a 150-year-old Chinese merchant house. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House.
Finish Hoi An city tour. Our guide will take you back to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An
Local Activities
To walk
Hotel
Local boat
Check out the hotel in Hoian and flight to HCMC in the morning!
Welcome to Sai Gon aka Ho Chi Minh city – the biggest city in Viet Nam.
Get picked up by our driver. Transfer to the hotel.
Hotel check in!
Sai Gon “Foodie” By Night Motorbike Tour
Pick-up: 17:30-18:00 & Drop-off: 20:30-21:00
Your professional English-speaking tour guide will meet you at your hotel or the specified place to start an unforgettable Saigon night adventure.
The journey begins at the famous old apartment and street food area, where you can walk around to explore the local lifestyle and try some authentic Vietnamese dishes.
Next, you will discover how Vietnamese noodles are made and have a chance to taste this iconic dish yourself. The tour continues through the biggest flower market and the bustling Cambodian market in District 10, where the air is filled with colors, scents, and the sounds of local life.
At the end of the tour, head to District 4, the smallest yet most famous district for street food, to enjoy a variety of local specialties such as Vietnamese pancake, bread, BBQ seafood, and local beer.
21:30: Your guide will take you back safely to your hotel after a night full of flavors and fun.
Overnight in Sai Gon
Local Activities
Flights
Hotel
Local vehicle
7:00-7:30: Get picked-up from your accommodation in the city center to the Mekong Delta, My Tho City.
On the way, you will pass by beautiful rice paddy fields. There will be a break stop for restroom and coffee.
A smooth one-and-half-hour bus ride through rice field scenery along National Highway 1 brings you to the beautiful rural district of Trung Luong.
On arrival at My Tho, after visiting Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely cruise on the Tien River to view the four beautiful islands: Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise. Boats pass by the fish rafts along the Tien River, overlooking the Rach Mieu Bridge. Stroll along the village road, visit the orchard and enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music” performed by locals.
Riding a hand-rowed sampan through the Tan Thach canal. Then visit the coconut candy mill and take an amazing rowing boat trip along the small canal on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals.
Enjoy lunch at the local restaurant; Then the motorboat will take you back to the cruise. Meet on the bus and return to Ho Chi Minh City. This trip provides a fascinating insight into daily life in the Mekong Delta, and you are guaranteed to take home your private collection of beautiful memories.
At night, driver picks up to the airport. Fly to home
Trip ends. See you next time!
Note: Driver picks up 3,5 hours before your departure flight!
Thank you for travelling with Jenny From The Blog!!!
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