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Best Vietnam Tour – 12 Days: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City

12 days

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Start and end in Hanoi

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Silver Operator: Across Africa Tours & Travel
Safari: Get up close with wildlife in the heart of nature
Low Intensity: Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome

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Itinerary

Day 1
Hanoi
Start point
Vietnam (Airport to Hotel )
Meals
Dinner (Welcome dinner)
Accommodation
Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi or similar )
Optional Activities
- Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
- Traditional water puppet show
Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake
Day 2
Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Visit One Pillar Pagoda
- Visit Temple of Literature
- Explore Old Quarter streets
- Visit Hoa Lo Prison Museum
- Private guided tour
Optional Activities
- Street food tasting
Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Hoa Lo Prison Museum
Day 3
Hanoi to Halong Bay
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch while sailing among limestone karsts), Dinner (Dinner onboard)
Accommodation
Hotel (Paradise Elegance Cruise or similar)
Included Activities
- Travel to Halong Bay
- Board luxury cruise
- Cave exploration
- Kayaking activities
- Sunset viewing
- Cooking class onboard
- Overnight stay on cruise
Optional Activities
- Relaxing on deck
Landmarks
Halong Bay
Day 4
Halong Bay to Hue
Meals
Breakfast, Brunch, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Azerai La Residence, Hue or similar )
Included Activities
- Sunrise viewing over Halong Bay
- Tai Chi session on deck
- Return to Hanoi
- Domestic flight to Hue
Day 5
Hue
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Azerai La Residence, Hue or similar )
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Imperial Citadel
- Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
- Visit royal tombs (Khai Dinh or Minh Mang)
Optional Activities
- Traditional royal-style dinner
Landmarks
Imperial Citadel
Thien Mu Pagoda
Khai Dinh Tomb
Minh Mang Tomb
Perfume River
Day 6
Hue to Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An or similar )
Included Activities
- Travel along Hai Van Pass
- Stop at Lang Co Beach
Landmarks
Hai Van Pass
Lang Co Beach
Day 7
Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An or similar )
Included Activities
- Explore UNESCO-listed Old Town
- Visit historic houses
- Visit temples
- Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Cafe visits
- Tailoring
- Cooking class
- Cycling through rice fields
Landmarks
Japanese Covered Bridge
Day 8
Hoi An
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Four Seasons Resort The Nam Hai, Hoi An or similar )
Optional Activities
- Relax at An Bang Beach
- Explore local markets
- Spa treatment
Landmarks
An Bang Beach
Day 9
Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Hyatt Saigon or similar )
Included Activities
- Transfer to Da Nang airport
- Domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral
- Visit Central Post Office
- Visit Ben Thanh Market
Landmarks
Notre-Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City
Central Post Office
Ben Thanh Market
Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
Meals
Breakfast, Lunch (Local lunch with tropical fruits), Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Hyatt Saigon or similar )
Included Activities
- Cruise along Mekong waterways
- Visit local villages
- Experience traditional riverside life
- Boat trip in Mekong Delta
- Return to Ho Chi Minh City
Landmarks
Mekong Delta
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast, Dinner
Accommodation
Hotel (Park Hyatt Saigon or similar )
Included Activities
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
- Explore tunnel sections
- Learn about Vietnam War history
Optional Activities
- Shopping
- Fine dining
Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh City
End point
Hanoi, Vietnam (Hotel to Airport )
Meals
Breakfast

Landmarks
Hoan Kiem Lake

Landmarks
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
One Pillar Pagoda
Temple of Literature
Hoa Lo Prison Museum

Landmarks
Halong Bay

Landmarks
Imperial Citadel
Thien Mu Pagoda
Khai Dinh Tomb
Minh Mang Tomb
Perfume River

Landmarks
Hai Van Pass
Lang Co Beach

Landmarks
Japanese Covered Bridge

Landmarks
An Bang Beach

Landmarks
Notre-Dame Cathedral Ho Chi Minh City
Central Post Office
Ben Thanh Market

Landmarks
Mekong Delta

Landmarks
Cu Chi Tunnels

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Insurance
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Where You'll Stay

All accommodations are subject to change

Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi or similar
Hotel
Days 1, 2
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Paradise Elegance Cruise or similar
Hotel
day 3
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Rating: 4.2(133 reviews)
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Response rate: 88%
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Tour Operator
4.2

Catherine
April 25th, 2026
As this was my first time travelling through Japan I thought a fully guided tour was the way to go. This proved an...
As this was my first time travelling through Japan I thought a fully guided tour was the way to go. This proved an excellent choice. The 14 day Essence of Japan tour provides daily local guides (different ones for each city stop so they don’t travel with you) and all transfers, a mixture of the Shinkansen for long-haul and local transport such as buses, subways and even a ferry, to get around. Having a bit of independence of travel mixed in with expert local knowledge on arrival was ideal. After an initial bumpy pre-start where we were chasing the detailed itinerary and hotel list prior to departure, and the lack of included daily breakfasts in the first hotel, this misunderstanding was dealt with and responded to and was not a problem in subsequent hotels. Communication continued to improve as the trip progressed with a daily update delivered via What’s App which provided us with all the details needed to plan for the day. The local guides chosen for each city were a highlight - always knowledgeable, passionate and generous with their time and help. Apart from the first and last hotels which were not in tourist-friendly locations and required long subway commutes or expensive taxi rides, the rest of the accommodation was excellent. The itinerary itself was comprehensive and jam-packed with culturally interesting experiences such as a Zen meditation, sushi making and tea ceremony. Some lunches and dinners were included, the quality and variety selected were excellent and served to highlight the many Japanese styles of cooking, a highlight of the trip. As my friend and I were the only guests on the trip the Essence of Japan felt very much like a private tour and this afforded excellent value for money.Show more

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Tour ID: 344799

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As a traveler from USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa you will need an adaptor for type G.
Type G
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.
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Best Vietnam Tour – 12 Days: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City

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