Day-wise plan
Every day runs on a private cab - the order and pace are yours to change.
1Day 1 · Trip begins at Hanoi - Arrival in Hanoi and free time
- Land at Hanoi airport and transfer privately by sedan to the hotel.
- Check in and keep the day open.
- The cathedral, the central lake and its island temple sit within easy reach if you want to wander.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
2Day 2 · Day trip to Ninh Binh
- Drive to the old capital at Hoa Lu and visit the temples honouring the two founding kings.
- Boat ride from Hoa Lu through to Tam Coc, between towering karst walls.
- Gentle cycle along village lanes to Bich Dong Pagoda and its cluster of cave shrines.
- Return to Hanoi. Breakfast included.
3Day 3 · To Halong Bay and a night on board
- Check out and drive to the harbour at Tuan Chau.
- Board a traditional cruise boat and settle in.
- Lunch of seafood and local dishes as the boat sails out.
- Views of caves, beaches, floating fishing hamlets and the Duck Islet rock.
- Optional swimming and kayaking, plus a cooking demonstration on board.
- Sleep on board. Breakfast and one main meal included.
4Day 4 · Halong Bay to Da Nang by air
- Sunrise from the deck and a morning stretching session.
- Tender boat to the Surprise Cave, the largest cavern in the bay.
- Disembark, drive to Hanoi airport and fly to Da Nang (flight not included, we can suggest timings).
- Transfer to the hotel. Breakfast included.
5Day 5 · Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge
- Drive to the cable car base station and ride up into the hills.
- Walk the Golden Hand Bridge with its wide valley views.
- Wander the French-style village at the summit.
- Visit Linh Ung Pagoda and the old Debay wine cellar.
- Return to Da Nang. Breakfast included.
6Day 6 · Fly to Phu Quoc
- Check out and transfer to Da Nang airport for the flight to Phu Quoc (not included, we can suggest timings).
- Transfer to the hotel and check in.
- Rest of the day free for the beach, the national park or a fishing village nearby.
- Overnight on the island. Breakfast included.
7Day 7 · Free day on Phu Quoc
- A whole day at your own pace on the island.
- Waterfalls, safari and theme parks, night market and the southern beaches are all within reach.
- Overnight on the island. Breakfast included.
8Day 8 · Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
- Check out and transfer to Phu Quoc airport for the flight south (not included, we can suggest timings).
- Transfer to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and check in.
- Rest of the day free; the old palace and the war museum are the usual stops.
- Overnight in the city. Breakfast included.
9Day 9 · Mekong Delta day out
- Drive to My Tho on the delta.
- Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and its ornate carvings.
- Boat ride along the village canals past river life and local markets.
- Stop at Tortoise Islet before returning to the city. Breakfast included.
10Day 10 · Trip ends at Ho Chi Minh City - Departure
- Breakfast and check out.
- Private sedan transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for the flight home.
About this plan
The bay, the Golden Bridge and an island stretch on Phu Quoc. Fully private · after you enquire, a planner fine-tunes stays, pace and extras around you.
Private transfers throughoutHandpicked stays in every city24×7 WhatsApp desk
What's in, what's not
No fine print later - the quote you get matches this list exactly.
Included in 10D / 9N
- Private airport arrival transfer in Hanoi and private airport departure transfer in Ho Chi Minh City
- Two nights of hotel accommodation in Hanoi with breakfast
- One night on board a Halong Bay overnight cruise with breakfast and one main meal
- Two nights of hotel accommodation in Da Nang with breakfast
- Two nights of hotel accommodation on Phu Quoc with breakfast
- Two nights of hotel accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast
- Daily breakfast throughout
- Full day Ninh Binh excursion covering Hoa Lu and Tam Coc
- Cycling excursion to Bich Dong
- Halong Bay cruise with entry tickets
- Coach transfer from the Halong Bay harbour to Hanoi airport
- Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge day tour with entry tickets
- Mekong Delta excursion
- Coach transfers to and from the airports at Da Nang, Phu Quoc and Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam e-visa application handled by us (visa fee paid separately)
Not included
- All flights, international and within Vietnam
- Visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Any meal not listed in the itinerary or inclusions
- Personal expenses
- Tax collected at source on foreign remittance, payable in addition
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
Sightseeing on this plan
01Halong Bay02Tam Coc03Golden Bridge04Ba Na Hills05Phu QuocHo Chi Minh City
