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A Beginner's Guide to Vietnam: The 7-Day Journey with Sondax Travel

7 days
From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 15
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Hanoi

    Start point
    Đường Nội Bài, Mai Đình, 12200, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International Airport Pick Up , Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Old Quarter surroundings
    Landmarks
    Old Quarter
    Noi Bai International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant, featuring authentic flavors and vegetarian-friendly options)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and stilt house
    • View One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    • Explore Tran Quoc Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Hoa Lo Prison
    Landmarks
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology
    Tran Quoc Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Hoa Lo Prison
    Golden Fish Island
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  3. Day 3

    Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant near the river)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Premium Hotel or similar), Hotel (Tirant Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital and temples of King Dinh and King Le
    • Sampan boat ride in Tam Coc through rice paddies, limestone karsts, and hidden caves
    • Village cycling tour through countryside roads and local villages
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
    Tam Coc
    Ngo Dong River
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  4. Day 4

    Halong Bay

    Meals
    Lunch (Seafood lunch onboard as you cruise past towering cliffs and mystical grottoes), Dinner (Freshly prepared dinner onboard)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Le Journey Cruise or similar), Berth / Cabin (Calista Cruise (New 6-Star Class) or similar), Berth / Cabin (Doris Cruise or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise through Halong Bay UNESCO World Heritage Site
    • Kayaking or swimming in calm waters
    • Optional onboard activities (squid fishing or cooking demo)

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing
    • Cooking demonstration
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Tuan Chau Pier
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  5. Day 5

    Halong Bay to Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast in the dining room), Brunch (Leisurely brunch onboard while sailing back to the harbor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alagon D’Antique Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
    • Guided limestone cave exploration
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
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  6. Day 6

    Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Traditional Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant in a riverside garden setting)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Alagon D’Antique Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Motorized boat cruise on Mekong River past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
    • Explore fruit orchards on Unicorn Island and sample tropical fruits
    • Enjoy Southern folk music performance by local artists
    • Hand-rowed sampan through palm-lined canals
    • Visit family-run honeybee farm and taste honey tea and coconut candies
    • Village cycling around Tan Thach Village or hammock relaxation
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Mekong River
    Unicorn Island
    Thoi Son Canal
    Tan Thach Village
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  7. Day 7

    Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

    End point
    Bạch Đằng, Phường 2, 72100, Tân Bình, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport Drop Off, Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh, 736400, Vietnam)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Shop for souvenirs at nearby markets
    • Stroll around the area
    Landmarks
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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    January 25th, 2026
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  • Anh
    October 20th, 2025
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    Excellent service and very high quality food! The guide is friendly and he show us lots of delicious street food...
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    October 20th, 2025
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    I could say it was the best experience that my family had during our short trip in Hanoi. My husband and I don’t...
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    Do you book/organise internal flights and I just pay?

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      Internal/ Domestic flight tickets we will book for you accordingly, but the fee will be paid locally when you come to Vietnam.

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    Vietnam
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    As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.

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    Vietnam
  • Vaccines
    • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
    • Typhoid - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Cholera - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
  • Visa
    • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
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    • For any tour departing before May 19th, 2026 a full payment is necessary. For tours departing after May 19th, 2026, a minimum payment of 20% is required to confirm your booking with Sondax Travel. The final payment will be automatically charged to your credit card on the designated due date. The final payment of the remaining balance is required at least 65 days prior to the departure date of your tour. TourRadar never charges you a booking fee and will charge you in the stated currency.
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