Vietnam Highlights 5 Day Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh

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5 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Experience the best of Vietnam in just five days, journeying from the historic charm of Hanoi to the natural wonders of Ha Long Bay, and concluding in the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City. This thoughtfully curated itinerary offers a blend of cultural immersion, scenic beauty, and urban exploration, perfect for travelers seeking a comprehensive snapshot of Vietnam's diverse landscapes and traditions.

What's Included

Transportation for tour with air-conditioning as mentioned
3 nights at standard 3-star hotel
Lunch (Optional[3])
Lunch
Transfers for arrival and departure
Breakfast (Optional[4])
Breakfast
English Speaking Tour Guide
Mineral water and meals listed in the itinerary are included
Domestic flights. This will be paid onsite
Travel insurance
Other meals and drinks not included in the tour program
Tips & Personal expenses

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Once you land, our friendly driver will be waiting for you at Column 10 in the taxi pick-up area. They will transfer you to your hotel for check-in, making sure you arrive safely and comfortably.

We will update the car details for you accordingly.

Drop-off point
Old Quarter

After picking you up, we'll drop you off at your hotel in the Old Quarter

Itinerary

Duration: 5 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi - Hotel Transfer

    1 stop
  • 1

    Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport, our local driver will greet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in (available from 2:00 PM). Enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure—explore the city, relax, or try local cuisine. Our Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi Meals: None Tour Guide: None Transfer: Private car

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 2

    Discover the Magic of Ha Long Bay: Day Trip from Hanoi

    8 stops
  • 2
    Hanoi

    7h30-08h00: Our Tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter then depart to Halong Bay by Expressway Transfer.

    3 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 3

    12h00 – 12h30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbor. Welcome to Cozy Bay Premium Cruise. We will take you on 5-6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages, uninhabited islets, and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals due to their perceived shapes. Lunch is served on the boat.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Sung Sot Cave

    14h00: You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    Ti Top Island

    15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Hang Luon Cave

    16h00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Tuan Chau Island

    17h00 – 17h30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbor. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Halong Bay

    18h00 – 18h30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Expressway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • Hanoi (Pass by)

    21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

    • Day 3

    Morning Hanoi Luxury Tour with Afternoon - Flight to Ho Chi Minh

    7 stops
  • 9
    Old Quarter

    Please check out of your hotel as the morning tour will start around that time.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 10
    Hanoi

    8:00 – 8:30 AM: Our guide and bus will pick you up from your hotel to start exploring Hanoi.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 11
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    8:45 AM: Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnam’s beloved leader, Uncle Ho. You’ll see his embalmed body and stroll through the gardens to visit the two houses where he lived and worked from 1954 to 1969. Note: Please dress modestly (shoulders and knees covered) when visiting the mausoleum, temples, and pagodas. The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays, but you can still take photos and explore the area.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    One Pillar Pagoda

    Next, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, dedicated to the Goddess of Mercy — one of the most unique pagodas in the world.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    10:15 AM: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the cultures of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Special Note: If the Ethnology Museum is closed on Monday, we will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 14
    Noi Bai International Airport

    After the Tour: You’ll have free time at the hotel until your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 15
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh, our driver will pick you up at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Your room will be ready when you arrive. Please Note: At Ho Chi Minh Airport, parking for vehicles is about 150 meters from the arrival gate, so please be prepared for a short walk. We appreciate your understanding. Our Services: Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh Meals: Breakfast, Lunch Tour Guide: English tour guide for morning tour in Hanoi Transfer: Group transfer & Private car

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 4

    Full day trip to Cu Chi tunnels and Mekong Delta (Join-in)

    4 stops
  • 16
    Ho Chi Minh City

    Pick up at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 17
    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Before exploring the tunnels, you will watch an introductory video about how the tunnels were made and how Vietnamese people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime. Then, spend your time exploring the remaining areas and tunnel system which include special living areas with kitchens and bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs. Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for the security purpose during the war. Afterwards, special tea and cassava (guerrillas’ food during the war) will be served.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 18
    Mekong Delta

    Continue to visit My Tho city. With boat trip on Tien River, you will be excited by the light breeze from the river and the natural beauty of four beautiful islands such as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise along the riverside. Cruise through the small canal by sampan, treating yourself to the beauty of the countryside, and taking a short cycle ride around the village which will certainly be an unforgettable experience when participating in the Mekong Delta tour. Visit the coconut candy workshop, and enjoy seasonal delicious fruits & honey tea. Get a chance to listen to the Southern Vietnamese folk music which is performed by local people.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • Ho Chi Minh City (Pass by)

    Return to Ho Chi Minh City. Dinner on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

    • Day 5

    Farewell Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Airport drop-off transfer

    1 stop
  • 19
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    On this day, you are free at your leisure until being picked up and transferred to the airport (without guide) for the departure flight. Meals on your own. End of services. Our Services: Accommodation: None Meals: Breakfast Tour Guide: None Transfer: Private car

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Up Travel Vietnam

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Multi-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
City Tours
Multi-day Cruises
Underground Tours
Water Tours
Car Tours

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.
If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.
If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

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