Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Mekong Delta | Vietnam North Meets South 06 Days

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Overview

Start/End: Hanoi/Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Route: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - My Tho
Duration: 06 Days
Theme: Most popular, Culture and Heritage, Nature & Discover
Tour type: Group tour ( Max 12 Adults)
Tour schedule: Daily departure
Tour guide in: English

Highlight

Experience the best of Vietnam on this 6-day group tour, traveling from the north to the south. Begin in Hanoi, exploring its historic landmarks, then visit Bai Dinh Pagoda and the scenic Trang An. Cruise through the breathtaking limestone karsts of Halong Bay, before heading south to the Mekong Delta to discover its lush landscapes and vibrant local culture. This tour is perfect for travelers seeking to capture 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 1Sun, May 11, 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 2Mon, May 12, 2025
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hanoi 8h
Day trip to Bai Dinh pagoda & Trang An (group tour)
7:00 - 7:30 AM: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. If you are staying outside the Old Quarter, you can either arrange your own transportation to our departure point or we can arrange a hotel pick-up for an additional fee. We will then set off for Ninh Binh. The province is located about 120 km from the center of Hanoi, and the journey takes approximately 2.5 hours.
9:00 AM: We'll make a brief stop along the way for you to stretch and relax.
10:30 AM: Upon arrival in Ninh Binh, our first stop will be Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest and most renowned pagoda in Southeast Asia, home to many record-setting features such as 500 stone Arhat statues, a 36-ton bronze bell, and a 100-ton Buddha statue.
12:30 PM: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, featuring regional specialties like goat meat and fried rice. Vegetarian options are also available at the buffet.
1:30 - 2:00 PM: After lunch, we'll continue our adventure with a visit to Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. Trang An is famous for its stunning cave system, which was chosen as a filming location for the 2016 movie "Kong: Skull Island." Here, we'll take a boat trip through the caves, including Sang Cave (Light Cave), Toi Cave (Dark Cave), and Nau Ruou Cave (Wine Brewing Cave), all while enjoying the serene green river and breathtaking natural scenery.
4:00 PM: After the boat trip, we'll hop on bikes for a 45-minute ride through the village, giving you a chance to experience local life firsthand.
4:45 PM: We’ll board the bus for our return trip to Hanoi.
7:00 PM: Arrive back in Hanoi, with drop-off at your hotel in the Old Quarter, concluding our one-day excursion.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Trang An
Transportation
Entrance fees
Bike: Ninh Binh
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 3Tue, May 13, 2025
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hanoi 8h
Day trip to Halong Bay (group tour)
8:30 - 9:15 AM: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter (if you have booked transfers with us). Depart for Halong City.
11:00 - 11:15: Have an optional break en route at a pearl workshop. Here, you'll have the opportunity to see how these precious gems are collected from the bay and refined into luxurious jewelry.
12:00: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Check-in and embark on our cruise. The cruise departs Tuan Chau Harbor for an incredible trip to explore the beauty of Ha Long Bay.
12:30: Lunch is served with Vietnamese traditional specialties and seafood while cruising towards the Gia Luan Cat Ba area. Along the way, enjoy the extraordinary scenery of thousands of limestone islands and islets in Ha Long Bay, such as Dog Rock, Duck Rock, Fighting Cock Rock, and Lu Huong Islet.
14:20: Arrive at the Hoa Cuong area, one of the most beautiful corners of Ha Long Bay. Surrounded by majestic limestone mountains, Hoa Cuong presents a mysterious world with wild and gracious beauty. In this area, you will see a beautiful limestone islet rising from the sea in the shape of a giant thumb, known as Thumb Rock.
14:40: The cruise heads towards the Ba Hang area, formerly known as Ba Hang fishing village, where villagers have now moved to land. Explore the hidden charm of gorgeous Ba Hang for 45 minutes by kayaking or a bamboo boat to explore the tunnels.
15:30: Return to Authentic Sail and continue the exciting trip to the next stop.
16:00: Arrive at Thien Cung Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Halong Bay. Together with our guide, you will explore this unique and magnificent museum of natural arts elaborately created by the magic hands of Mother Nature. On the way back to the harbor, if the weather is nice, you can see the sunset and capture beautiful pictures.
16:40 - 17:30: The boat arrives back at the pier, concluding the cruise. Our bus driver will pick you up and transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi.
18:30 - 19:00: Upon arrival in Hanoi, our driver will drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Included:
English speaking guide
Meal: B, L
Boat: Authentic Sail Halong
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 4Wed, May 14, 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 5Thu, May 15, 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 6Fri, May 16, 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: Trang An, Authentic Sail Halong, Ben Tre
Transportation
Flight Ticket: Flight HAN - SGN (Vietnam Airlines - Economy)
Meal: Breakfast: 05, Lunch: 03
Bike: Ninh Binh
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

Reviews

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02 Reviews

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Paul Brown
What a beautiful country!
We spent 6 days visiting 2 main regions in Vietnam: Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City and their vicinities. It was a great time with great itinerary organized by IZITOUR. And Vietnam is worth visiting, we really appreciate
Oct 9, 2024
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Josee Valloton
Premium join-in tour
My 50-year-old sister and I booked this small group tour with Izi Tour, and we absolutely loved it! The whole trip was comfortable and had a good mix of activities. All the meals included were also delicious. It's a must-do when you're in Vietnam!
Sep 27, 2024

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