Experience the Best of Vietnam

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), your private driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city center. Check in and spend the rest of the day relaxing after your flight.
If you feel like going out, you can walk around the city center, visit the Saigon Central Post Office or stop at a café to try Vietnamese coffee. Otherwise, enjoy a quiet evening at the hotel before the tour begins tomorrow.

Shopping Malls in Ho Chi Minh City

Spa & Massages in Ho Chi Minh City

Restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City

Ben Thanh Market

In the morning, your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, located northwest of Ho Chi Minh City. This extensive underground network was built and expanded during the war, with living quarters, meeting rooms, medical facilities and supply routes. Explore sections of the tunnels and learn how Vietnamese fighters used them during the war.
After lunch at a local restaurant, return to the city center for an afternoon sightseeing tour. Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace, then see the French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Central Post Office.
Finish the day at Ben Thanh Market, where you can browse stalls selling handicrafts, souvenirs, clothing and local products. After the visit, your driver and guide can take you back to your hotel, or you can stay at the market for more shopping and dinner before returning to the hotel independently.

At 7:30 AM, your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Upon arrival, board a private boat to cruise along the Tien River, passing green islands and water coconut canals. Stop at Unicorn Island to walk through fruit gardens, sample seasonal tropical fruits and listen to Đờn Ca Tài Tử, a traditional musical art of southern Vietnam.

Continue by boat to Ben Tre, where you will visit local workshops and see how coconut candy is made. Enjoy lunch at a garden restaurant by the river, with regional dishes including crispy fried elephant ear fish (cá tai tượng chiên xù).

In the afternoon, return to the pier, where your driver will meet you for the drive to Dong Tam Snake Farm. Learn about the farm’s work with snakes and its role in research. Continue to Vinh Trang Pagoda in My Tho, known for its combination of Asian and European architectural styles, before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive at your hotel in the late afternoon.

After breakfast and check-out, your driver will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN) for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival at Da Nang International Airport (DAD), your driver and guide will meet you at the arrival hall and transfer you to Hoi An, approximately 40–45 minutes away by car.
Hoi An was an important trading port between the 15th and 19th centuries, attracting merchants from Japan, China and Europe. Today, Hoi An Ancient Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its yellow shophouses, old merchant houses, historic assembly halls and colorful silk lanterns.
After checking in at your hotel, the rest of the afternoon is free to relax. In the evening, you can walk through the Ancient Town, see the lanterns along the Hoai River or visit a tailor shop if you would like to have clothes made to order.

In the morning, your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive to Tra Que Vegetable Village, a short distance from Hoi An Ancient Town. Walk through the vegetable gardens and watch local farmers grow herbs and vegetables using traditional methods. You can also join in some farming activities, such as raking the soil, watering plants and harvesting herbs. Afterwards, enjoy lunch at the village, with dishes prepared using fresh herbs and vegetables grown in the area.
In the afternoon, return to Hoi An Ancient Town for a walking tour. Visit the Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky Old House, the Museum of Folk Culture and Chua Ong Pagoda. Walk through the old streets to see traditional shophouses and visit the local market, where vendors sell fresh produce, food and everyday goods.
After the tour, return to your hotel to relax. Alternatively, you can stay in the Ancient Town in the evening to browse the shops, visit the night market and see the colorful lanterns along the Hoai River before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy a leisurely morning in Hoi An before checking out of your hotel. At the scheduled time, your driver will pick you up for the drive to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam.

Located along the Perfume River, Hue is often called the romantic city of Vietnam. The city is known for its royal heritage, quiet river scenery, tree-lined streets and the graceful Truong Tien Bridge, which crosses the Perfume River near the city center. Hue was the capital of the Nguyen Dynasty from 1802 to 1945, and many of its palaces, temples and royal tombs remain important reminders of Vietnam’s imperial past.

Upon arrival, your driver will transfer you to your hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the city center. You can take a walk along the Perfume River, see Truong Tien Bridge or try Hue specialties such as Bun Bo Hue and Banh Beo at a nearby restaurant. If you prefer a quiet afternoon, enjoy some time at the hotel before exploring more of Hue on the following day.

In the morning, your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel to visit the Imperial Citadel, the former seat of the Nguyen Dynasty. Walk through the palace grounds and learn about the emperors who ruled Vietnam from Hue and the history of the royal court.
Continue with a boat trip along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, one of Hue’s best-known landmarks. Built in the 17th century, the pagoda is known for its seven-story tower overlooking the river.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant serving traditional Hue dishes. In the afternoon, visit Tu Duc Tomb, surrounded by pine trees, lakes and traditional pavilions. The complex reflects the architecture and royal traditions of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Later, return to the city center to visit Dong Ba Market, where you can browse stalls selling local food, handicrafts, clothing and regional specialties. After the tour, your driver and guide will take you back to your hotel. The evening is free to relax or enjoy dinner in the city.

Enjoy breakfast and a relaxing morning in Hue before checking out of your hotel. At the scheduled time, your driver will transfer you to Phu Bai International Airport (HUI) for your flight to Hanoi.
Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN), your driver and guide will meet you at the arrival hall and transfer you to your hotel in the city center.
Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, has a history of more than a thousand years. The city is known for its historic temples, French colonial buildings, tree-lined streets and the Old Quarter, where traditional shop houses stand alongside cafés and street food stalls.
After checking in, the rest of the day is free to relax or explore the surrounding area. You can take a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, browse the streets of the Old Quarter or stop at a café to try Hanoi’s famous egg coffee.

At 8:00 AM, your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel for a full-day city tour of Hanoi. Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace area and the traditional stilt house where President Ho Chi Minh lived and worked. Nearby, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, known for its distinctive design resembling a lotus flower.
Continue to the Temple of Literature, built in 1070 and widely regarded as Vietnam’s first national university. The temple was dedicated to Confucius and served as a center of learning for generations of scholars.
After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the traditional cultures and daily lives of Vietnam’s 54 ethnic groups. Later, head to Hoan Kiem Lake in the city center and visit Ngoc Son Temple, located on a small island reached by the red Huc Bridge.
In the late afternoon, enjoy a traditional water puppet show, a form of Vietnamese folk theatre that tells stories of village life, farming and local legends. After the performance, your driver and guide will take you back to your hotel. Alternatively, you can stay in the Old Quarter for dinner and explore its streets before returning to your hotel independently.

Temple of Literature

Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

Hoan Kiem Lake

9:00 AM, your driver and guide will pick you up from your hotel for the drive to Halong Bay, approximately 2.5–3 hours from Hanoi.
Arrive at the harbor around 11:30 AM–12:00 PM and board your overnight cruise. After a welcome drink and a safety briefing, check in to your cabin and enjoy lunch on board as the boat sails past limestone islands and emerald waters in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

In the afternoon, visit Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, known for its large chambers and rock formations. Continue to Ti Top Island, where you can swim at the beach or climb to the viewpoint overlooking the bay. Depending on the cruise schedule, kayaking or a bamboo boat ride through a sheltered lagoon may also be available.
Return to the cruise in the late afternoon to enjoy the sunset from the sundeck. Some cruises offer a sunset party and happy hour before dinner. In the evening, enjoy dinner on board, followed by free time to relax, try squid fishing or have a drink at the bar.

Note: This is a sample cruise itinerary. Visiting sites and activities may vary depending on the cruise operator, weather and operating conditions.

Start the morning with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck as the sun rises over Halong Bay. After breakfast, join a morning activity arranged by the cruise, such as kayaking or visiting a cave, depending on the cruise itinerary.
Return to the boat to pack your luggage and check out of your cabin. Enjoy brunch on board while the cruise sails back to the harbor.
Disembark around 11:30 AM, where your driver will meet you for the transfer back to Hanoi.
Arrive at your hotel in the afternoon and check in. The rest of the day is free to explore the city center, walk around Hoan Kiem Lake, enjoy a cup of egg coffee at a local café or shop for souvenirs in the Old Quarter.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel and spend the morning relaxing or exploring the Old Quarter if your flight schedule allows.
At the scheduled time, your driver will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) for your departure flight.
Thank you for choosing WaytoVietnam Travel for your trip through Vietnam. We hope you have enjoyed your time in our country and wish you a safe flight home. We look forward to welcoming you back to Vietnam in the future.