Vietnam Highlights 10 Days Itinerary
Vietnam Highlights in 10 days See the very best of vibrant Vietnam in 10 days tour, with local tour guides for all the daily sightseeing. This itinerary introduce with the impression of Vietnam, a perfect trip for first timers. Delve into Vietnam’s energetic cities, fascinating heritage and compelling landscapes. See the sights of Hanoi and Saigon whilst savouring the breathtaking scenery of Halong Bay and the Mekong Delta. Check our Best Vietnam tour packages for more example trips.
- 8 nights 4 stars hotels
- 1 night on Halong Bay Junk boat cruise
- 9 breakfast, 3 lunch, 1 dinner
- Guided sightseeing – Hanoi, Halong Bay, Danang, Golden bridge, Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta
- Sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta
- Escorted by local English speaking tour guides
- Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 10
- All relevant transfers, transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
- Mineral water during day tour (1 bottle of mineral / day / person)
- 2 - 3 pax: USD
- 4 - 5 pax: USD
- 6 - 7 pax: USD
- 8 - 9 pax: USD
All prices are valid through 2025 [Except Christmas & Vietnam Lunar New Year] ‘Single’ prices are applicable to solo travelers on separate surcharge.
Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi
Warm welcome – Airport pock up and arrival transfer. If your flight arrive early, you may have a quick tour to visit Hanoi’s busy streets in the old quarter and or the charming Hoan Kiem lake.
Meal: None
Accommodation 4 star at Q Hotel / Deluxe room
Day 2 Halong Bay
This morning we leave for a 2 hours scenic ride through the red river delta to the majestic Halong bay. Arrive, check in to board the beautiful wooden junk boat, time for lunch while enjoying the fantastic view. over 2,000 limestone islets and plinths rise out from the emerald waters to make up the exquisite Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
In the afternoon, visit Tien Ong caves (there are over 60 different caves), and beach for swimming. In the evening, there will be cooking demonstration before enjoying the delicious fresh buffet dinner.
Meal: B- L – D
Accommodation 4 star at Victoria Cruise / Deluxe ocean view cabin
Day 3 Transfer back to Hanoi
Start your day differently, there is a relaxing Tai Chi class for the early birds on the upper deck. After breakfast, there is enough time for a thrilling kayaking through the turquoises waters and the Floating Villages, its interesting to see how fisherman families been living on the waters for generations.
Time to depart, check out, transfer back to Hanoi. We’ll experience the busy streets in the French Quarter on cyclo (rickshaws), passing through the Opera house and surrounded areas. We then have time to walk through ‘tiny streets of the Hanoi old quarter.
Meal: Brunch
Accommodation 4 star at The Q Hotel /Deluxe room
Day 4 Sightseeing in Hanoi
Today we spend a full day city tour starting with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, Hthe stilt house of Ho Chi Minh. The historic one Pillar Pagoda.
Your tour of Hanoi continues with a trip to impressive Ethnology Museum to know Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. This afternoon, transfer to West Lake admire the biggest lake in Hanoi.
Transfer to the Old Quarter to enjoy a Water Puppet performance show.
Meal: B
Accommodation 4 star at the Q Hotel / Deluxe room
Day 5 Fly to Danang
Transfer to the airport to take a short flight to Danang. Upon arrival in Danang, you are picked up & transfer to your hotel.
Rest of the day at your own plan, perhaps head to the beach or enjoy the city.
Meal: B
Accommodation 4 star art Cicilia hotel / Deluxe partial ocean view
Day 6 Golden Bridge & Ba Na Hills
Full day sightseeing to explore Ba Na Hill. Known as the golden bridge. On arrival, a 20-minute cable-cart-ride taking you through the vast forest and an ocean of clouds.
Visit Linh Ung Pagoda with its 27m height Buddha Statue. Alternatively, you can conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain and have a spectacular view of Da Nang, the ocean, and also visit some interesting sites like the Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden hand bridge, and the fantasy park.
Meal: B – L
Accommodation 4 star at Cicilia hotel / Deluxe partial ocean view
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City
Today you’ll take a domestic flight to Southern Vietnam, welcome to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive and transfer to your hotel in the city center.
Meal: B
Accommodation 4 Star at Northern charm hotel / Premier city view
Day 8 Saigon city tour
Private tour to visit trove of fascinating sites in Ho Chi Minh City. Experience Notre Dame Cathedral and the neoclassical Central Post Office, designed by Gustave Eiffel – both grandiose legacies of a colonial past. Also visit the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum where the brutality of the war and its victims are well-documented.
In the afternoon, we will visit Cholon, the China town, next, visit a must see, Ben Thanh Market for some bargains tourist shopping.
Meal: B
Accommodation 4 Star at Northern charm hotel / Premier city view
Day 9 Mekong delta
Journey to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the mighty Mekong. This area is known as the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, the rich & fertile lands producing huge amounts of rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. Paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals, getting a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta, and enjoy a lunch of typical Mekong fare.
The city offers a beautiful array of boulevards and colonial buildings. Check in, enjoy the rest of the day and evening on your own.
Meal: B – L
Accommodation 4 Star at Northern charm hotel / Premier city view
Day 10 End: 10 days tours of Vietnam
End of the 10 days tours in Vietnam – Transfer to the airport, end of the trip.
Meal: B
