- Duration
- 11 days · 10 nights
- Group size
- On request
Overview
Experience the essence of Vietnam with stays in Hanoi, an overnight cruise through Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh City. The journey combines cultural touring, local food, bay scenery and city exploring.
Highlights include a Hanoi Vespa tour ending with egg coffee, the La Regina Grand Cruise with kayaking at Light and Dark Cave, Hue's Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda, a hidden-gems food walk in old Hoi An and a half-day Saigon city tour.
The route
Day by day, at a glance
Day 1 · Hanoi
Hanoi / Arrival
Day 2 · Hanoi
Discover the Real Hanoi by Vespa
Day 3 · Halong Bay
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay Cruise
Day 4 · Hue
Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Hue
Day 5 · Hoi An
Hue Imperial Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda – Hoi An
Day 6 · Hoi An
Hidden Gems of Old Hoi An
Day 7 · Hoi An
Hoi An / Free Day
Day 8 · Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9 · Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City / Free Day
Day 10 · Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon City Tour
Day 11 · Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City / Departure
Day by day
The itinerary
Day 1 · Hanoi
Hanoi / Arrival
On arrival at the airport, your driver meets you in the arrivals hall and transfers you to your hotel in Hanoi.
Where you'll stay
The Ann Hanoi Hotel & Spa
Hanoi
The Ann Hanoi Hotel & Spa or similar
Day 2 · Hanoi
Discover the Real Hanoi by Vespa
A half-day ride (about 4 hours, morning or afternoon) through Hanoi's landmarks, neighbourhoods and local life.
Start at the historic Long Bien Bridge with views over the Red River, then continue to West Lake and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the city's oldest Buddhist temples. Browse a traditional market and the Hanoi Train Street area (access subject to local safety rules), and see the remains of a B-52 bomber in Huu Tiep Lake, Ngoc Ha.
Pause for photos outside the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum area and the Thang Long Imperial Citadel (exterior only), ride through the French Quarter, and finish at a hidden café with a cup of traditional Vietnamese egg coffee.
Where you'll stay
The Ann Hanoi Hotel & Spa
Hanoi
The Ann Hanoi Hotel & Spa or similar
BreakfastDay 3 · Halong Bay
Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay Cruise
In the morning, travel by limousine from Hanoi's Old Quarter to the cruise's private lounge at Tuan Chau Marina for a welcome drink and check-in, then transfer by speedboat to your ship.
Cruise into quiet Lan Ha Bay over a Vietnamese lunch. In the afternoon, explore Light and Dark Cave by local boat or kayak and swim in the emerald water. Back on board, enjoy sunset happy hour and an optional spring-roll cooking class, followed by dinner on the sundeck or in the restaurant. Evening squid fishing is optional.
Where you'll stay
La Regina Grand Cruise
Halong Bay
La Regina Grand Cruise (Bai Tu Long Suite) or similar
Breakfast, lunch, dinnerDay 4 · Hue
Lan Ha Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Hue
Greet the day with tai chi on the sundeck, then have a light breakfast and visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island, part of a World Biosphere Reserve. Brunch is served as the boat returns to Tuan Chau Marina.
Transfer by private vehicle to Hanoi's Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Hue, where your guide meets you and takes you to your hotel.
Where you'll stay
Eldora Hotel Hue
Hue
Eldora Hotel Hue or similar
Breakfast, LunchDay 5 · Hoi An
Hue Imperial Citadel & Thien Mu Pagoda – Hoi An
Discover Hue, Vietnam's former imperial capital and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Begin at Dong Ba Market, then take a boat along the Perfume River to the seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda. Explore the Imperial Citadel, seat of the Nguyen emperors, and finish at the Hue Royal Antiques Museum.
Lunch is at your own arrangement. In the afternoon, drive over the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An and check in for the rest of the day at leisure.
Where you'll stay
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An or similar
BreakfastDay 6 · Hoi An
Hidden Gems of Old Hoi An
A half-day walk (about 4 hours, morning or afternoon) through the backstreets of Hoi An's ancient town, away from the crowds. Visit local family businesses, including the oldest Cao Lau noodle factory, a family temple and the market, and learn how Japanese, Chinese and Western influences shaped the town and its food.
Along the way, taste 5–7 local specialities at different stops and finish with a drink at a favourite local spot. Vegetarian and vegan options are available.
Where you'll stay
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An or similar
Breakfast, LunchDay 7 · Hoi An
Hoi An / Free Day
A free day to enjoy Hoi An at your own pace: stroll its lantern-lit streets, relax in a café, browse boutiques, enjoy a spa treatment or visit one of the town's famous tailors.
Where you'll stay
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
Hoi An
Lasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An or similar
BreakfastDay 8 · Ho Chi Minh City
Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a leisurely morning, then transfer to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Your guide meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.
Where you'll stay
Fusion Suites Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
Fusion Suites Saigon or similar
BreakfastDay 9 · Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City / Free Day
A free day in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Wander the busy streets, cafés and markets, admire the mix of colonial buildings and modern skyscrapers, enjoy Vietnamese food or a spa, or relax at a rooftop café.
Where you'll stay
Fusion Suites Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
Fusion Suites Saigon or similar
BreakfastDay 10 · Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon City Tour
A half-day tour (about 4 hours, morning or afternoon) with a local guide. Visit the Reunification Palace, where the war officially ended on 30 April 1975, and the War Remnants Museum. Continue to Notre Dame Cathedral (1880) and the Central Post Office, a fine example of French colonial architecture, and finish at a local market to shop for souvenirs.
Where you'll stay
Fusion Suites Saigon
Ho Chi Minh City
Fusion Suites Saigon or similar
BreakfastDay 11 · Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City / Departure
Enjoy a leisurely morning, then transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home.
Breakfast
Where you'll stay
Accommodations
- Days 1–2 · HanoiThe Ann Hanoi Hotel & Spa
- Day 3 · Halong BayLa Regina Grand Cruise
- Day 4 · HueEldora Hotel Hue
- Day 5 · Hoi AnLasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
- Day 6 · Hoi AnLasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
- Day 7 · Hoi AnLasenta Boutique Hotel Hoi An
- Days 8–10 · Ho Chi Minh CityFusion Suites Saigon
How it works
Made to order
- Every Tourcan trip is built by a specialist, not a template — the route, hotels, and pace are tuned to how you want to travel.
- Dates are flexible. There are no fixed departures; we plan around your calendar.
- Quotes and bookings happen by phone and email with your specialist — no automated checkout, just a real conversation.
What's included
Inclusions and exclusions
Included
- Round-trip private airport transfers
- Accommodation as listed or similar, with daily breakfast
- Overnight La Regina Grand Cruise with meals as listed
- English-speaking guide for day tours
- Entrance fees as described in the itinerary
- Meals as described in the itinerary
Not included
- International airfare
- Domestic flights Hanoi–Hue and Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City (available on request)
- Visa processing
- Tips and gratuities
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Services and activities not mentioned in the itinerary
Travel insurance
Travel insurance is not included in the price of any Tourcan itinerary. We strongly recommend comprehensive coverage for trip cancellation, trip interruption, medical expenses, and baggage.
Photos
From the road
Your specialists
Plan this trip with Crista, Mukesh, and Dinesh
Crista Bongais
Tours Coordinator - Asia
Mukesh Sharma
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Asia and the South Pacific.
Dinesh Sapra
Senior Travel Consultant
Senior Travel Consultant specializing in Europe, Asia and the South Pacific.
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