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The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour)

12 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 20
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hanoi's vibrant streets and historic neighborhoods
    • Visit local cafés
    • Discover the atmosphere of the historic city
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Multi-course Vietnamese meal (Homemade Vietnamese dishes prepared during cooking class including choice of salad, main dishes, and dessert options such as Pho, Spring Rolls, Vietnamese Grilled Fish, Vietnamese Pancake, and traditional desserts like Egg Coffee or Vietnamese Sweet Soups)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Thanh Ha bustling market with local vendor interaction and seasonal fruit and spice sampling
    • Hands-on cooking class learning preparation of four iconic Vietnamese dishes with professional home chef
    • Culinary culture exchange session with folklore and stories about Vietnamese cuisine history
    • Market tour with experienced English-speaking local guide
    • Welcome refreshments and snacks upon arrival
    • Recipe book provided
    • Professional certificate if requested
    • Bottled drinking water and beverages
    • Homemade local wines included

    Optional Activities

    • Professional certificate (if requested)
    Landmarks
    Thanh Ha Market
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Trang An - Mua Cave

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's first ancient capital with temples of King Dinh and King Le
    • Scenic boat ride through Trang An UNESCO World Heritage Site caves including Sang (Light) Cave, Toi (Dark) Cave, and Nau Ruou (Cooking Wine) Cave
    • Climb Mua Cave (Dancing Cave) with approximately 500 steps to reach summit of Lying Dragon Mountain
    • Panoramic views of Tam Coc from mountain summit
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Trang An
    Mua Cave
    Tam Coc
    Sang Cave
    Toi Cave
    Nau Ruou Cave
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  4. Day 4

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch while cruising in Halong-Lan Ha Bay), Dinner (Special seafood and Vietnamese typical food on the cruise)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruises Halong Bay or similar), Berth / Cabin (La Regina Royal Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Peony Cruises Ha Long or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through magnificent Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay with rock formations
    • Visit Con Vit islet (Duck Islet), Thumb islet, and Gia Luan Harbor
    • Kayaking experience in scenic spots under tour guide instructions
    • Swimming or sunbathing on cruise deck
    • Sunset party with photos and relaxation
    • Evening entertainment including cards, chess, squid fishing, and optional massage service

    Optional Activities

    • Massage service on cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Lan Ha Bay
    Con Vit islet
    Thumb islet
    Gia Luan Harbor
    Tuan Chau Harbor
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  5. Day 5

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast with morning views of bay's landscape and tea or coffee), Brunch (Fantastic cruise room service meal at checkout)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Morning views of Ha Long Bay landscape
    • Visit to Frog Pond with optional kayaking, exploration, or swimming
    • Scenic cruise on the bay during checkout
    Landmarks
    Frog Pond
    Ha Long Bay
  6. Day 6

    Hanoi to Da Nang

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)
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  7. Day 7

    Da Nang to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local cuisine at local restaurant), Dinner (Special food in Hoi An)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Son Tra peninsula (Monkey Mountain) with sea views
    • Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with 67-meter-tall Goddess of Mercy statue
    • Explore Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave with Buddhist pagodas
    • Visit Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc
    • Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle experience with peaceful forest and traditional fishing
    • Basket boat rowing experience
    • Visit Hoi An Ancient Town including Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Ancient House, Japanese Bridge, Museum
    • Shop at Hoi An Central Market
    • Boat ride on Hoai River with flower lantern release

    Optional Activities

    • Elevator for first 146 steps of Marble Mountain (at own expense)
    • Cycling through Tan Thach village (alternative: relaxation in hammock)
    Landmarks
    Son Tra Peninsula
    Linh Ung Pagoda
    Marble Mountains
    Am Phu Cave
    Stone Carving Village of Non-Nuoc
    Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle
    Hoi An Ancient Town
    Phuc Kien Pagoda
    Phung Hung Ancient House
    Japanese Bridge
    Hoi An Central Market
    Hoai River
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  8. Day 8

    Da Nang - Ba Na Hills

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Buffet lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Santa Luxury Hotel or similar), Hotel (Royal Lotus Hotel Danang or similar), Hotel (Radisson Hotel Danang or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Southeast Asia's most modern cable car experience from Dream Stream Cable Car Station with Da Nang coastline views
    • Visit Golden Bridge with its unique iconic design
    • Explore Le Jardin D'amour with nine themed gardens
    • Visit Linh Ung Pagoda
    • Second cable car ride to French Village
    • Street performances and artistic statues viewing
    • Visit Campanile bell tower
    • Visit Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine
    • Visit Tombstone Temple
    • Watch Carnival Performance Show at Square Du Dome
    • Lava Train experience through Fantasy Park
    • Explore Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, Moon Kingdom
    • Fairy Forest exploration
    • Dinosaur Park
    • 5D Wild West experience
    • 4D Death Race
    • 3D Mega 360-degree show
    • Underground journey
    • Jurassic Park exploration
    • Freefall Tower
    • Horror House adventures
    • Over 90 free games
    Landmarks
    Ba Na Hills
    Dream Stream Cable Car Station
    Golden Bridge
    Le Jardin D'amour
    Linh Ung Pagoda
    French Village
    Campanile Bell Tower
    Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine
    Tombstone Temple
    Fantasy Park
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  9. Day 9

    Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)
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  10. Day 10

    Ho Chi Minh to Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Delicious lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic Vinh Trang Pagoda from late 19th century
    • Traditional sampan boat cruise through Mekong River
    • Pass Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
    • Stop at Unicorn Island with countryside lane walks and lush orchards
    • Tropical fruit sampling
    • Local folk music performance
    • Fruit plantation visit
    • Hand-rowed sampan ride through Thoi Son canal
    • Family-run honey farm visit
    • Honey tea and coconut candy workshop participation
    • Cycling through Tan Thach village and local resident interaction

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in hammock instead of cycling through Tan Thach village
    Landmarks
    My Tho
    Mekong River
    Vinh Trang Pagoda
    Dragon Island
    Unicorn Island
    Phoenix Island
    Tortoise Island
    Thoi Son Canal
    Tan Thach Village
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  11. Day 11

    Ho Chi Minh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
    • View French Colonial architecture at Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Central Post Office
    • Explore War Remnants Museum with Indochina wars displays
    • Visit Cho Lon (Big Market)
    • Visit Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown
    • Waterbus cruise on Saigon River
    • View Vinhomes Central Park from river
    • View Landmark 81 tower from river
    • View Bitexco Financial Tower from river
    • View District 2 greenery from river
    Landmarks
    Independence Palace
    Reunification Palace
    Norodom Palace
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Cho Lon
    Thien Hau Pagoda
    Bach Dang Harbor
    Saigon River
    Vinhomes Central Park
    Landmark 81
    Bitexco Financial Tower
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  12. Day 12

    Ho Chi Minh - Departure

    End point
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Hotels located in District 1, including Ben Nghe and Tran Quang Khai wards.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Landmarks
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    5.0
  • Transport
    5.0
  • Guide
    5.0
  • Accommodation
    4.7
  • Food
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  • The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour) reviewer 1
    February 6th, 2026
    I give this tour company 6 stars if I could. The trip was wonderful. They curated everything from the tours to the...
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    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Rick, Thank you so much for your generous review and for traveling with us. We’re delighted to hear you and your family had such a meaningful trip back home, and that Hannah’s attentive communication and well-arranged tours and transfers helped make everything effortless. It truly means a lot to have you join us, and we would love to welcome you all again in the future. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Warm regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour) reviewer 2
    November 23rd, 2025
    Supper organized tours in Vietnam. Everything went smoothly and exactly what is describes on the itinerary. Foods,...
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    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Hung, Thank you so much for sharing your experience. We're delighted to hear that everything flowed seamlessly and that you enjoyed the food, guides, and accommodations throughout the journey. It means a lot to know you felt well looked after from start to finish. We're truly glad you joined us and hope to welcome you or your loved ones again one day. A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for helping us give back to the community. Best regards, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour) reviewer 3
    November 15th, 2025
    We booked this package for group just 2 months in advance. Hannah had contacted us and arranged all things smoothly....
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    Traveled in November 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Vang, Thank you for your wonderful review! We’re so glad your 12-day Essence of Vietnam tour went smoothly and that you enjoyed the tasty food, knowledgeable guides, and comfortable accommodations. It’s great to hear Hannah helped make your trip seamless. We’re thrilled you joined us and can’t wait to welcome you back for more Vietnam adventures! A portion of your booking helps provide meals for children in Hanoi hospitals. Thank you for joining us in giving back to the community. Warmly, Up Travel Vietnam
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  • The Essence of Vietnam In 12 Days by Up Travel Vietnam (Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh Group Tour) reviewer 4
    September 24th, 2025
    Led by Jesse
    Very good communication and friendly. Went through all the steps thoroughly. We will definitely be back.
    Traveled in September 2025
    Reply from: Up Travel Vietnam
    Hi Tilan, Your dishes look amazing! Thank you for joining our cooking class and we look forward to hosting you again soon! Take care, Up Travel Vietnam
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