If you’re looking for a grand package, From South to North Vietnam Tour 12 days is probably a start of a process that makes you fall in love with the charming S-shaped country. Some foreigners even decide to stay in Vietnam for the rest of their life as it is very beautiful and friendly. Let’s take Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) as the first starting point, the smartly designed itinerary within 12 days will take you toward the peaceful Mekong Delta region, and then the ancient Hue and Hoi An, Hanoi, and lastly the legendary Halong Bay.
Highlights of Vietnam Tour 12 Days
The best Vietnam tour 12 days covers the destinations of Saigon, Cu Chi, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Hue, Hanoi, and Halong Bay. First of all, the dynamic Saigon welcomes your arrival and urges you to enjoy a city tour, especially in the evening to feel its sleepless atmosphere. Saigon street food is a must to try. On the next day’s tour, you’ll be heading toward Cu Chi Tunnel to witness an immense network of connecting tunnels and take a walk underground. Next, activities you must do in the Mekong Delta region are biking, fishing, and boating. Traveling central Vietnam, you’ll stop at Hue, a historical land filled with landmarks of royal history and culture. The ancient Hoi An Old Town will also attract you all. Invest the next days in overnight Halong Bay cruises, where relaxation goes best. Meanwhile, your chilling time in Hanoi is precious and hard to find elsewhere. The capital city of Vietnam preserves the age-old corners and alleys for visitors to feel its history and old charm. It’s also nice to mingle with the Hanoians, try Hanoi Pho, jot down information, and take pictures. Let’s travel in the South through the Central and to the North of Vietnam!
| TOUR START | Hanoi, Vietnam |
| TOUR END | Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam |
| INCLUDED | Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle with driver;
Accommodation in hotels (shared twin room); Domestic flight Saigon – Danang, Hue – Hanoi; Meals as indicated: B = breakfast, L = lunch, D= Dinner; English speaking guide; Entrance fee to indicated sights; Boat trips; Water & cool towels on the van. |
| NOT INCLUDED | Other meals, tip, drinks, international flights & airport tax, single room, personal expenses, insurance… |
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DAY 1: ARRIVE AT SAIGON
Meet you at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and transfer you to a hotel. Check-in and take a good rest. Be free at your leisure.
Sleep at a hotel in Saigon.
DAY 2: SAI GON - CU CHI TUNNELS (B,L)
Have breakfast at the hotel. Be ready for a drive to the historical Cu Chi Tunnel, in which you’ll listen to the historical pieces of information, explore the narrow tunnels, and have unique experiences underground. Leaving the tunnel land, the drive takes you back to Saigon for a lunch served in a local restaurant, and then a city tour of the War Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Saigon Post Office. The city tour concludes by shopping in Ben Thanh Market.
Sleep at a hotel in Saigon.
DAY 3: SAIGON - MEKONG DELTA (B/L)
After breakfast, get ready for a drive to the south of Saigon, targeting the rustic Mekong Delta region, home to the lush orchards, complex canal system, tropical fruits, and hospitable farmers. The green destinations urge you to enjoy biking, fishing, and boating. Return to Saigon by the end of the day tour.
Sleep at a hotel in Saigon.
DAY 4: SAIGON - DA NANG - HOI AN (B,L)
You’ll depart from Saigon to Da Nang Airport. Upon arrival, enjoy the pick-up service taking you to a hotel in Hoi An. After the hotel check-in, be interested in a walking tour in Hoi An Old Town, in which the 16th-century houses and monuments remain. The top tourist spots include the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and Tan Ky Old House. It’s a pleasant walking tour to feast your eyes on the antique constructions, peaceful atmosphere, and yummy food stalls.
Sleep at a hotel in Hoi An.
DAY 5: HOI AN - MY SON (B,L,D)
My Son Sanctuary is the focus of the tour today. It’s where to witness the Cham architecture of the 4th-13th centuries. Upon arrival at the UNESCO-listed Sanctuary, enjoy walking among the ruins and listening to the historical briefings. In the afternoon, you’re likely to be back to Hoi An Old Town, where you can do shopping for souvenirs, go to the nearby beach on a bicycle, or observe how antique the Hoi An atmosphere remains.
Sleep at a hotel in Hoi An.
DAY 6: HOI AN - DA NANG - HUE (B,L)
Have a free morning for shopping if you like. Then, a drive transfer from Hoi An to Hue begins. On the route, you’ll stop to see “Ngu Hanh Son” (Marble Mountain) and climb “Thuy Son” to marvel at a panorama of the entire city. Also, explore Huyen Khong Cave and pay your visit to the consecrated Tam Thai and Ling Ung Pagodas. After that, rest in Non Nuoc Stone Village at the foot of the mountain, in which the local sculptors have been creating various marble products.
Arrive at Hue in the afternoon. Sleep in Hue.
DAY 7: HUE CITY TOUR (B,D)
The must-see landmark in Hue is Imperial City which hosts many royal monuments. Hue City Tour will please history fanciers who are keen on the Vietnamese royal history. After some rounds of the Citadel and its surrounding attractions, let’s embark on a boat to cruise along the Perfume River. The boat will stop at the long-lasting and significant Thien Mu Pagoda. Then, lunch will be served in a local restaurant. The next sites to see in Hue are the well-known Tu Duc’s Tomb, and then Dong Ba Market – the iconic and the largest market in Hue.
Sleep at a hotel in Hue.
DAY 8: HUE - HANOI (B,L)
Enjoy a morning drive transfer from your hotel to Phu Bai International Airport, in which you take a flight to Hanoi. The capital city welcomes you and urges you to enjoy a city tour at leisure, after completing the hotel check-in procedure. Rest, relax, and take a good glimpse of Hanoi.
Sleep at a hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 9: HANOI CITY TOUR (B,L)
After breakfast, you get ready for an attractive Hanoi City Tour of the top landmarks: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh’s stilt house, Presidential Palace, One-Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, and Ethnology Museum. Each tourist site preserves valuable information about Vietnamese history to jot down. When you’re back in Hanoi Old Quarter, you can enjoy a walking tour or hop on an electric bus for a ride through the alleys and streets. At night, get your ticket to view the Water Puppet Show, which is a beautiful performance of Vietnamese folklore, art, and culture.
Sleep at a hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 10: HA NOI - HALONG BAY (B)
Around 7:45 AM, after breakfast, you should be ready for a 3,5-hour drive to Halong Bay. Upon arrival, let’s embark on a cruise to sail the majestic Halong Bay. The cruising route is subject to the cruise you book, yet the popular activities include a visit to Sung Sot Cave (Surprising Cave), kayaking, and swimming in the emerald sea. The gorgeous seascape is perfect for sightseeing and photographing.
Have dinner and overnight on the cruise.
DAY 11: HALONG BAY - HANOI (B,L)
Be an early riser, enjoy magnificent sunrise, and breathe fresh air. Have breakfast, and then get ready to explore a limestone cave. Return to the cruise, check out and marvel at the Bay during some last cruising routes. Around 11:30 AM, you’ll arrive at the harbor, from which a drive transfer back to Hanoi begins.
Sleep at a hotel in Hanoi.
DAY 12: HANOI - DEPARTURE (B,L)
Have breakfast and enjoy your free morning in Hanoi by shopping or visiting a lake nearby. Pack your stuff and get ready for your onward flight.
The Vietnam Tour 12 days Itinerary is concluded.
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