Best of North & South Vietnam - Halong Bay & Mekong Delta 05 Days

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - My Tho
Duration: 05 Days
Theme: Most popular
Tour type: Group tour ( Max 12 Adults)
Tour schedule: Daily departure
Tour guide in: English

Highlight

Discover the best of Vietnam on a 5-day group tour from north to south. Start in Hanoi with its historic landmarks, cruise through the stunning limestone karsts of Halong Bay, and journey to the Mekong Delta to explore its lush landscapes and vibrant local culture. Perfect for travelers looking to experience Vietnam’s diverse beauty in just a few days.

Notes

This is not a group tour from start to finish; instead, you will join different group tours in various cities, which we co-organize with our local partners. Each day, you’ll be part of a new group. After receiving your inquiry, one of our travel consultants will promptly get in touch to confirm the availability of your trip.

Itinerary

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Day 1Fri, May 9, 2025
Hanoi 30km - 1h
Arrival in Hanoi, airport pick-up & transfer to hotel
Upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport, you’ll be greeted by our driver at the pickup lobby. You’ll then enjoy a 45-minute drive to the heart of Hanoi, passing over the Red River, where you can catch a glimpse of the city’s unique architecture and its famously bustling traffic. Once you arrive in the Old Quarter, the driver will drop you off at your hotel.
Included:
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel(Deluxe City View Room)
34 Hang Manh street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
http://hongngochotels.com/hong-ngoc-dynastie
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Day 2Sat, May 10, 2025
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi 320km - 12h
Halong Bay day trip (group tour)
08:15 - 09:00: Our tour guide will pick up guests from various hotels in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if you have booked the transfer with us). We then depart for Halong Bay.
10:30 - 10:45: We will make a quick rest stop halfway to stretch our legs, use the facilities, or grab a quick snack if you missed breakfast (not included) before getting back on the road to complete the drive.
12:00 – 12:30: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. We will take you on a 5-hour journey via a two-day sleeper boat cruise route, renowned for its striking passages with uninhabited islets and outcrops given imaginative names by the locals due to their perceived shapes. Lunch will be served on the boat.
14:00: You will visit Sung Sot Cave to see a variety of stalagmites and stalactites with different shapes resembling sea life.
15:00: Visit Titop Island, which features a sandy beach and a towering limestone mountain with an excellent backdrop of the Bay. Climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay, which looks like paradise.
16:00: Enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful lagoon.
18:00 – 18:30: Cruise back to Tuan Chau Harbor. Enjoy a Sunset Party with tea, cakes, and sunbathing on the upper deck with music, and have great fun with fellow travelers among the world’s iconic natural scenery. Then, we will take the bus back to Hanoi via the expressway, with a short break for 20-30 minutes.
21:00 – 21:30: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi's Old Quarter.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Cozy Bay Cruise Day Trip
Transportation
Entrance fees
Kayak: Halong
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel(Deluxe City View Room)
34 Hang Manh street, Hoan Kiem district, Ha Noi City, Vietnam
http://hongngochotels.com/hong-ngoc-dynastie
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Day 3Sun, May 11, 2025
Hanoi - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 4h
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Hanoi and take you to Noi Bai Airport. The drive takes approximately 45 minutes.
Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local driver will greet you at the pickup area and transfer you to your hotel in the city.
Included:
Meal: B
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Flight :Flight (HAN - SGN) - (Direct) / - Vietnam Airlines - Economy / 02 tickets
Sanouva Hotel(Sanouva Deluxe Room)
177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
https://www.sanouvahotel.com
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Day 4Mon, May 12, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - My Tho - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 8h
Mekong Delta day trip (group tour)
Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City (District 1). From there, we'll head to My Tho, a town on the left side of the Mekong River.
Upon arrival, we'll visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century. Then, we'll board a sampan and cruise down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
We'll stop at Unicorn Island to walk along the country lanes, visit orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk songs performed by local people. We'll also visit a fruit plantation.
Next, we'll ride a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son Canal to experience the beauty of the countryside. We'll visit a family business, a honey-bee farm, and enjoy honey tea and a coconut candy workshop.
We'll have lunch at a local restaurant, followed by a break. In the afternoon, we'll cycle around Tan Thach Village, meeting local villagers to experience daily life in the Mekong Delta. For those who prefer not to cycle, there will be time to relax in a hammock and enjoy the cool breeze.
Finally, we'll return to Saigon, and you'll be dropped off at your hotel around 5:30 PM, concluding the trip.

Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Ben Tre
Transportation
Entrance fees
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
Sanouva Hotel(Sanouva Deluxe Room)
177 Ly Tu Trong street, district 1, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
https://www.sanouvahotel.com
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Day 5Tue, May 13, 2025
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 1h
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport.
Included:
Meal: B
Transportation
02 bottles of mineral water (500 ml)/pax/day
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Inclusions

English speaking tour guide following itinerary
All entrance fees and tickets mention on itinerary
Selected Accommodations with daily breakfast
Boat: Cozy Bay Cruise Day Trip, Ben Tre
Transportation
Flight Ticket: Flight HAN - SGN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
Meal: Breakfast: 04, Lunch: 02
Kayak: Halong
Service charges and Taxes

Exclusions

International flight from/to your country
Travel insurance
Personal expenses
Tipping and Gratuities
Other not mentioned in the program

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