The Best of Vietnam in 8 Unforgettable Days
Experience the best of Southern and Central Vietnam in 8 days. Explore Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Golden Bride, Hanoi, and Halong Bay.
From $917 / person (private tour, price per person drops as your group grows)
Experience the best of Southern and Central Vietnam in 8 days. Explore Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Golden Bride, Hanoi, and Halong Bay. Fully private and customizable, with your own guide and driver, honest online pricing, and cabin & pickup confirmed within 1 hour.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Click any day to expand. “Stay” shows the accommodation on this route. Prefer to upgrade a hotel or cruise cabin? We’ll tailor it — and the price — in your free quote.
Day 1 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City and explore its highlights.. Upon your arrival at Tan Son Nhat Airpor t in Ho Chi Minh city, our local driver will greet you at the pickup area and transfer you to your hotel in the city.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
Day 2 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Boat trip & biking in Ben Tre, interacting with local people, garden tour, Mekong Delta lifestyle experience. 8:00 AM: Tour guide and driver welcome you at your hotel for your transfer to Ben Tre , a beautiful region in the Mekong Delta River , famous for making coconut candy. Arrive at Hung Vuong pier, take a boat trip on Ben Tre River to discover the daily local life. Continue your boat trip on a canal to Nhon Thanh Village . This will be an opportunity to taste the fresh fruits. Take a bike ride (or Tuk tuk) on a small path through the villages and enjoy views of the coconut ranges, rice fields and vegetable gardens. A lunch of elephant ear fish is served in the village. A short walk will help you to discover the local life in depth. This is followed by a boat ride on the small canal shaded by the wild palm trees. Transfer back to Saigon in the late afternoon.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
110km – 2.5h
Day 3 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels and gain insight into the Vietnam War.. We'll discover the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. Option: At the Cu Chi shooting range, guests can enhance their experience by trying real gun firing. This service allows visitors to test their aim with a variety of firearms under supervision. It's a thrilling option for those seeking a bit of adventure. This is an optional service not included in the tour price, and guests will need to pay on the spot.
Stay: Sanouva Hotel ★★★ (Premium Deluxe Double Room) *or similar hotel
Day 4 — Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Hoi An – Da Nang
Take a flight to Da Nang and visit Hoi An ancient town.. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight.
Stay: Parosand Da Nang Hotel ★★★★ (Deluxe Room) *or similar hotel
Day 5 — Da Nang
Discover Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge. Located at 1478m high above the sea level and 25 km to the west of Da Nang, Ba Na Hill has a year round cool climate which makes it an ideal resort since French colonist time. On arrival, take 20 minutes of the world's impressive cable car in order to reach the peak of Ba Na hill and observe the beautiful scenery. Arrive at the station, take a visit to pagoda with giant Buddha statue , green gardens of multiple kinds of flora and flower interleaved by French architecture buildings and wine storages. Leisurely walk on the World's top ten impressive architecture bridges – Golden Bridge . Immerse into the stunning views of national park, waterfall, ocean and city in remote distance which can hardly found in other regions. Enjoy the entertainments in Fantasy Park – the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with series of interesting games before getting transfer back to city.
Stay: Parosand Da Nang Hotel ★★★★ (Deluxe Room) *or similar hotel
Day 6 — Da Nang – Hanoi
Transfer to Da Nang airport, take a flight to Hanoi, and explore the city highlights.. Our driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel in Da Nang City and take you to Da Nang Airport.
Stay: La Nueva Boutique Hotel ★★★ (Premium Room) *or similar hotel
Day 7 — Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hanoi
Cruise through Halong Bay, visit Sung Sot Cave and Titop Island, and enjoy kayaking or a bamboo boat ride.. 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 .
Stay: La Nueva Boutique Hotel ★★★ (Premium Room) *or similar hotel
Day 8 — Hanoi
Visit Quang Phu Cau village and take your flight home.. We will depart for Quang Phu Cau village , located about an hour's drive from Hanoi's city center. This charming village is renowned for its century-old tradition of making bamboo incense sticks . Upon arrival, you'll learn about the intricate process, from splitting bamboo and dyeing sticks to drying them under the sunlight, creating a sea of vibrant red hues. This picturesque setting offers fantastic photo opportunities, allowing you to capture the essence of this unique craft and the daily life of local artisans.
What’s Included
Included
- Accommodation as listed, with daily breakfast
- Halong Bay cruise: Cozy Bay Premium Day Cruise
- Private English-speaking guide throughout
- Private air-conditioned car & driver
- Entrance fees & permits in the itinerary
- Meals: Breakfast: 07, Lunch: 07
- 02 bottles of water per person per day on tour
- 24/7 WhatsApp · cabin & pickup confirmed within 1 hour
Not Included
- International flights
- Vietnam e-visa (~$25)
- Travel insurance (required)
- Drinks, tips & personal expenses
- Optional activities not listed
- Meals not specified
Pricing
Private tour, price per person — it drops as your group grows (your own guide & car are shared). Pick your group and room type for an indicative from-price; your exact price for specific dates (seasonal, only ~7% either way) is confirmed within 1 hour on WhatsApp.
| Group size | Sharing twin/double | Private single |
|---|---|---|
| 1 traveller (solo) | — | $2,061 |
| 2 travellers | $1,269 | $1,530 |
| 3 travellers | $1,127 | $1,388 |
| 4 travellers | $1,035 | $1,296 |
| 5 travellers | $979 | $1,240 |
| 6 travellers | $942 | $1,204 |
| 7 travellers | $917 | $1,178 |
| 8 travellers | $952 | $1,213 |
Indicative from-prices (season varies ~7%). Single traveller = private single room. Child (2–11, sharing): reduced rate · Infant (<2): free — confirmed in your quote.
Good to Know
Is 8 days enough to enjoy this route?
Yes — this 8-day private itinerary is paced so you see Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) and more without rushing. We can shorten or extend any part to fit your dates.
Best time to travel?
March–April and October–November are the most reliable nationwide. Northern Vietnam is cool and dry December–February. We’ll advise the best dates for your route.
Can I customize it?
Fully — change hotels, upgrade your cruise cabin, add or remove stops. It’s a private tour built around you.
How do I pay?
After we agree your itinerary we send a secure online payment link. Cabin & pickup confirmed within 1 hour, honest local pricing.
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