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Vietnam Bucketlist: Halong Bay, Lantern City & Mekong Delta

13 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
4.3
6 traveler reviews

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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanoi Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore old town alleyways and Vietnamese tube houses
    • Street food tasting (bánh mì, pho)
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Town
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  2. Day 2

    Dry Halong Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanoi Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Dinh King Temple visit
    • Dry Halong Bay group tour with Mua Cave Adventure
    • Sampan boat trip through waterways
    • Mua Cave Mountain hike (500 steps)

    Optional Activities

    • Bike or scooter ride to attractions
    Landmarks
    Dinh King Temple
    Mua Cave Mountain
    Dry Halong Bay (Tam Coc)
  3. Day 3

    Halong Bay

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanoi Le Jardin Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Halong Bay group tour with traditional boat exploration
    • Thien Cung Grotto (Grotto of the Heavenly Palace) visit
    • Kayaking through water tunnels and waterways
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Thien Cung Grotto
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  4. Day 4

    Ninh Binh to Da Nang

    Accommodation
    Hotel

    Included Activities

    • Overnight train journey from Ninh Binh to Da Nang in private 4-seater cabin

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming in the pool
    • Biking to explore the surrounding area
    Landmarks
    Ninh Binh
    Da Nang
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  5. Day 5

    Da Nang to Hoi An

    Accommodation
    Hotel (G Boutique Resort Hoi An)

    Optional Activities

    • Stroll through old town alleyways
    • Local specialty tasting (cao lau, white rose dumplings)
    • Fruit smoothie by the river
    • Tailor shop visits for custom clothing (costs extra)
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
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  6. Day 6

    Hoi An Countryside Bike Tour

    Meals
    Breakfast (Banh Beo (rice flour cakes) prepared by local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (G Boutique Resort Hoi An)

    Included Activities

    • Hoi An by Bike group tour through countryside
    • Local family breakfast (Banh Beo)
    • Traditional family chapel visit
    • Family-run distillery visit with rice wine tasting
    • Evening stroll through Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Cao lầu dinner in Hoi An
    Landmarks
    Japanese Bridge
    Quang Nam Province Villages
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An Old Houses and Market

    Accommodation
    Hotel (G Boutique Resort Hoi An)

    Included Activities

    • Tran Family Chapel visit
    • Old House of Quan Thang visit
    • Central market exploration
    Landmarks
    Tran Family Chapel
    Old House of Quan Thang
    Hoi An Central Market
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An Beaches

    Accommodation
    Hotel (G Boutique Resort Hoi An)

    Optional Activities

    • Bai Bien Cua Dai Beach visit
    • An Bang Beach visit
    • Cocktails and swimming
    Landmarks
    Bai Bien Cua Dai Beach
    An Bang Beach
  9. Day 9

    Hoi An

    Accommodation
    Hotel (G Boutique Resort Hoi An)

    Optional Activities

    • Chuc Thanh Pagoda visit
    • Garden exploration with exotic plants and flowers
    • Street food tasting
    Landmarks
    Chuc Thanh Pagoda
  10. Day 10

    Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Au Lac Legend Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Ben Thanh Market exploration
    • Street food tasting
    Landmarks
    Ben Thanh Market
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  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Au Lac Legend Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Notre Dame Cathedral visit
    • Old post office visit
    • War Remnants Museum visit (20,000+ documents and exhibits including tanks and airplanes)
    • Café stops near Tan Dinh Church
    • Le Van Tam Park exploration
    Landmarks
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Ho Chi Minh City Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Tan Dinh Church
    Le Van Tam Park
  12. Day 12

    Mekong Delta

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Au Lac Legend Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Mekong Delta group tour with boat trip to local fruit farm
    • Vinh Trang Pagoda visit
    • Rowing boat journey through Mekong
    • Orchard visit for traditional coconut candy making
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
  13. Day 13

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Final exploration and street food experiences
    • Soaking in local atmosphere
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    January 15th, 2026
    2.0
    The website contains misleading information about excursions. In some cases, these only appear to overlap...
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    August 9th, 2024
    5.0
    From temple visits and cycling between rice paddies to floating markets and scenic boat rides, every moment felt...
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    Your words capture beautifully how your Vietnam journey balanced iconic highlights with moments of quiet discovery. We’re so pleased it all felt so thoughtfully arranged, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure soon. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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    December 12th, 2024
    4.6
    This tour beautifully wove cultural highlights with quiet landscapes. Cruising Halong’s limestone towers at dawn,...
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    Traveled in November 2024
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    Reply from: Journaway
    It’s wonderful to hear that your Vietnam journey combined cultural treasures and peaceful landscapes so seamlessly. From Halong Bay to Hoi An and the Mekong, we’re delighted it all came together as such a pure and memorable experience. We look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure soon. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    June 11th, 2025
    4.4
    An expertly curated route that felt personal. Hanoi’s bustle, Hoi An’s heritage, Mekong’s slow rhythms—it was a...
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    Traveled in April 2025
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    Reply from: Journaway
    We’re delighted that your Vietnam journey brought together such vibrant cities, cultural heritage, and tranquil landscapes in a way that felt so personal. It’s wonderful to know the diversity of the country came alive for you, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure soon. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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  • A
    July 23rd, 2025
    4.6
    Vietnam in full splendour! Every stop—Ninh Binh’s limestone valleys, Halong Bay’s serene waters, Hoi An’s charms, and...
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    Traveled in July 2025
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    It sounds like your Vietnam journey revealed so many wonderful sides of the country—from striking landscapes to cultural highlights. We’re delighted it felt both immersive and well-paced, and we look forward to welcoming you again on another adventure soon. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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    August 4th, 2025
    5.0
    A breathtaking journey from Hanoi’s vibrant streets to Halong Bay’s misty karsts and Hoi An’s lantern-lit lanes....
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    What a joy to hear that this journey was such a memorable experience for you. We truly value your kind words and look forward to welcoming you again on another unforgettable adventure. Best regards, Renska from journaway
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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