10 days - Private Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights- Essence of Vietnam
DESTINATION
- Viet Nam: Ha Noi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh city, Mekong Delta
Ends in Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
Itinerary
Let's Explore the Brief Itinerary and its Detailed Daily Schedule
DAY
MAIN ACTIVITIES
DAY 1
ARRIVAL IN HA NOI (-)
DAY 2
HA NOI - CITY TOUR FULL DAY (B, L)
DAY 3
HA NOI - HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE (B, L)
DAY 4
HA NOI- HA LONG BAY (B, L)
DAY 5
HA NOI - FLY TO DA NANG - HOI AN WALKING TOUR (B, L)
DAY 6
HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY (B, L)
DAY 7
HOI AN - DA NANG - FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY ( SAI GON) (B)
DAY 8
SAI GON CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS FULL DAY TOUR (B, L)
DAY 9
SAI GON - MEKONG DELTA DAY TRIP (B, L)
DAY 10
SAI GON - DEPARTURE (B)
DAY 1. ARRIVAL IN HA NOI -
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Arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, meet and greet by guide/driver.
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Transfer to hotel in central Hanoi.
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Remainder of the day for relaxation or independent exploration.
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Introduction to Hanoi: a city rich in culture, architecture, and cuisine, noted for its Old Quarter.
Overnight in Ha Noi
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 2. HA NOI - CITY TOUR FULL DAY B, L
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Breakfast at hotel.
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Full-day tour begins at 8:00 AM.
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Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - Mausoleum closures noted).
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See the One Pillar Pagoda.
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Explore the Temple of Literature.
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Enjoy a local lunch.
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Afternoon: Ethnology Museum (or Women's Museum if closed).
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Experience Hanoi Train Street and Old Quarter, including Ngoc Son Temple/Hoan Kiem Lake.
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Return to hotel.
Overnight in Ha Noi
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 3. HA NOI - HOA LU - TRANG AN - MUA CAVE B, L
- Breakfast at your hotel.
- At 8:00 AM, our guide and driver pick you up from your hotel for a journey to Ninh Binh.
- Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu. Explore the historic Dinh and Le Temples, dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang and Emperor Le Dai Hanh.
- Boat tour through Trang An's waterways, limestone karsts, and caves.
- Lunch featuring local specialties.
- Afternoon: Climb to Mua Cave for panoramic views of Ninh Binh's countryside. Walk up almost 500 steps, you can reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain
- Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Ha Noi
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 4. HA NOI- HA LONG BAY B, L
- 8:00-8:30 AM: Hotel pick-up in Hanoi for transfer to Ha Long International Port.
- 11:30-12:00 PM: Embark on V-dream Cruise.
- 12:00-1:45 PM: Cruise Ha Long Bay, enjoy lunch, and view Fighting Cock Islets.
- 2:00-2:45 PM: Explore Sung Sot Cave.
- 3:00-3:30 PM: Kayaking or bamboo boat trip to Luon Cave.
- 4:00-4:45 PM: Visit Titop Island for swimming or panoramic views.
- 5:00 PM: Sunset party on the cruise.
- 6:15-6:30 PM: Disembark, transfer to Aeon Mall, then to Hanoi airport.
- Overnight in Ha Noi.
Overnight in Ha Noi
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 5. HA NOI - FLY TO DA NANG - HOI AN WALKING TOUR B, L
- Breakfast at the hotel.
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A private car will pick you up to take you to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival in Da Nang, you will be transferred to Hoi An.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town, a well-preserved UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Visit the historic Tan Ky Old House, Fukien Assembly Hall, the Japanese Covered Bridge.
- Stroll through the vibrant Hoi An Market.
- Return to your hotel.
Overnight in Hoi An
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 6. HOI AN - BA NA HILLS FULL DAY B, L
- Breakfast at your hotel
- 8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for Ba Na Hills excursion.
- Cable car ride with panoramic views, including the Golden Bridge.
- Lunch at a Ba Na Hills restaurant.
- Afternoon: Explore French Village, pagodas, gardens, and amusement rides.
- Return to the hotel around 5:00 PM
Overnight in Hoi An
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 7. HOI AN - DA NANG - FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY ( SAI GON) B
- Breakfast at your hotel. Transfer to Danang Airport by car.
- Arrival at Ho Chi Minh Airport. Transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for luggage drop-off.
- Transfer to your hotel.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 8. SAI GON CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS FULL DAY TOUR B, L
- 8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for HCM City tour.
- Reunification Palace visit.
- Walking tour: Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Central Post Office.
- War Remnants Museum tour.
- Have lunch at a local restaurant.
- Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels.
- Hotel transfer, end of services.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 9. SAI GON - MEKONG DELTA DAY TRIP B, L
- Hotel pick-up in Ho Chi Minh City, travel to My Tho (Mekong Delta).
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda (Vietnamese, Khmer, Chinese architecture).
- Sampan cruise around Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands.
- Observe fishing pens and boats.
- Travel to Ben Tre via river, explore Xep canals.
- Hand-rowed sampan ride through canals.
- Visit local houses, bee farms, enjoy fruit, honey tea, and music.
- Moto cart ride to a coconut candy workshop.
- Lunch at a local restaurant (Vietnamese cuisine).
- Return to Ho Chi Minh city
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
DAY 10. SAI GON - DEPARTURE B
Breakfast at your hotel
Tour guide & driver will pick you up to Airport for your own flight
What's Included
Guide
Entrance fees
Transportation
Flight ticket
Accommodation
Tour inclusions
- Accommodation with daily breakfast
- Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay/ Lan Ha Bay
- Transfer to Halong Bay/ Lan Ha Bay by shuttle bus
- Private Transfers with AC
- English speaking tour guides
- All entrance fees as listed
- Meals as specified in the itinerary
- Internal Flight Tickets within the tour
- All adventurous activities as specified in the itinerary
- A Bottled water/day
- Airport Pick-up and Drop-off
Tour exclusions
- Early check-in or late check-out
- International flight tickets
- Meals not mentioned in the tour itinerary
- Other beverages during the tour
- Visa fees - as per country requirements
- Tips for Guides & Drivers
- Travel insurance
- Optional excursions and activities
- Personal expenses
Your Dream Holiday Awaits
FROM US$1,318
Per Adult (Price varies by your group size and selected 3–5★ hotel standard — excellent value for a private tour.)
GAV01 Private Vietnam 10 Days 9 Nights- Essence of Vietnam
- Starting Point: Ha Noi, Viet Nam
- Ending Point: Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam
- Tour Type: Private tour
- Language: Operated in English