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Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Duration

7 Days | 6 Nights

2
Nights in Hanoi
2
Nights in Da-Nang
2
Nights in Ho Chi Minh

Price

From $1,095

$621 per person

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This 7-day journey through Vietnam offers a well-balanced exploration of the country’s most iconic destinations. Begin in Hanoi, the capital city steeped in tradition and charm. While here, venture out on a full-day tour to the stunning Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its towering limestone islands and tranquil emerald waters. Cruise through the bay and take in its otherworldly scenery, a highlight for any visitor to northern Vietnam.

Next, travel to Danang, where you’ll visit the famous Ba Na Hills, home to the dramatic Golden Bridge, supported by giant stone hands and perched high above the clouds. End your trip in vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, where a full-day tour takes you through historic sites and to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extraordinary underground network used during the Vietnam War. This itinerary offers a dynamic mix of natural beauty, historical depth, and cultural richness across northern, central, and southern Vietnam.

Please note that some recommendations in the following suggested itinerary may not be included in your package. Check Inclusions below for full details.

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Inclusions
  • One-way economy class airfare from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Transfers from airport to hotel and vice versa
  • Hotel bookings with breakfast
  • Full-day Halong bay tour with lunch
  • Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Group Tour
  • Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Group Tour
Highlights
  • Take a full-day cruise through the stunning limestone islands and emerald waters of Halong Bay.
  • Visit Ba Na Hills near Danang and walk across the famous Golden Bridge held up by giant stone hands.
  • Explore Hanoi’s rich cultural heritage and historic sites in the capital city.
  • Discover the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, an extensive underground network used during the Vietnam War.
  • Experience the vibrant atmosphere and key landmarks of Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling southern metropolis.

Places you'll see (4):

Day by day Itinerary

Touch down in Hanoi, where you’ll proceed through Customs and Immigration before being warmly greeted by your guide. Enjoy a comfortable private transfer to your 4- or 5-star hotel, where you’ll check in and take some time to settle in and relax. Once refreshed, spend your first evening exploring the area around your hotel—whether that means sampling delicious street food, enjoying a lakeside stroll, or simply soaking in the energy of Vietnam’s vibrant capital.

Transfer
Transfer to hotel

Enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer to your hotel in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
Relax as a professional driver ensures a safe and hassle-free journey.
Arrive at your hotel refreshed and ready to begin your stay.

Your Stay Included meal: Breakfast

Today, enjoy delicious breakfast at the hotel early in the morning as a transfer will pick you up for a cruise tour along Halong bay which will also include a Vietnamese lunch onboard.

Activities
Full-day Halong bay tour with lunch

Your Stay Included meal: Lunch

Escape the bustle of Hanoi for a full-day adventure to the legendary Halong Bay. This tour includes round-trip bus transfers from Hanoi so you can relax during the journey. Once you arrive at the bay, you’ll cruise among emerald waters and limestone karsts, explore stunning caves, and pause for a swim or kayak at Titop Island. A tasty Vietnamese lunch is served on board. The experience provides a perfect mix of nature, culture, and leisure — ideal for those who want to see Halong Bay’s highlights without staying overnight.

Your Stay Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Rise up and shine in the morning, enjoy a final breakfast at Hanoi if time allows and step out as your transfer will be waiting to transfer you comfortably to the airport right in time for a flight to your next destination.

Transfer
Transfer to airport

Enjoy a smooth and timely transfer to the airport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Relax as a professional driver ensures a safe and hassle-free journey.
Arrive at the airport with ample time for check-in and departure.

Airplane
Fly to Da-Nang

Fly to Da Nang and enjoy a comfortable journey to Vietnam’s coastal gem.
Relax onboard with modern amenities as you travel over stunning landscapes and seascapes.
Arrive in Da Nang ready to explore its beaches, cultural sites, and vibrant local life.

Transfer
Transfer to hotel

Enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer to your hotel in Da Nang in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
Relax as a professional driver ensures a safe and hassle-free journey.
Arrive at your hotel refreshed and ready to begin your stay.

Your Stay Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy delicious breakfast in the morning and be ready to enjoy a full day tour to the famous Ba Na hills and Golden Bridge. Grab your camera and step out to explore the heart of Vietnam.

Sightseeing
Full Day Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills Group Tour

Leave Da Nang behind for a full‑day escape to the misty peaks of Ba Na Hills. Travel in comfort in an air‑conditioned vehicle up into the mountains, then ride the cable car to the Golden Hand Bridge, where sweeping views of the rainforest and valley unfold around you. Explore the French Village, the Linh Ung Pagoda, and lush gardens. A buffet lunch is included, giving you time to refuel and soak up the atmosphere. With a small group and English‑speaking local guide, you’ll have plenty of moments to wander, take photos, and absorb Vietnam’s natural beauty at your own pace.

Your Stay Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Enjoy a final breakfast at Da-Nang city before you head to the airport for you flight to next destination of this iconic tour. Be ready to be amazed by the rich culture of this city as you step in. This city is also known as Saigon. Upon reaching a driver will be waiting for you to comfortably transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy rest of the day visiting near-by attractions and exploring streets like a local.

Transfer
Transfer to airport

Enjoy a smooth and timely transfer to the airport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Relax as a professional driver ensures a safe and hassle-free journey.
Arrive at the airport with ample time for check-in and departure.

Airplane
Fly to Ho Chi Minh

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy a comfortable and convenient journey across Vietnam.
Relax onboard with modern amenities as you travel from Da Nang to the bustling southern metropolis.
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City ready to explore its vibrant streets, historic landmarks, and lively culture.

Transfer
Transfer to hotel

Enjoy a smooth and comfortable transfer to your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City in a clean, air-conditioned vehicle.
Relax as a professional driver ensures a safe and hassle-free journey.
Arrive at your hotel refreshed and ready to begin your stay.

Your Stay Included meal: Breakfast

Enjoy our breakfast in the morning, later it’s time to step out for a most authentic tour to Ho Chin Minh city & Cu Chi Tunnels which plays a vital role in any Vietnam trip planning.

Sightseeing
Full-Day Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Group Tour

Begin your day exploring the dynamic heart of Ho Chi Minh City, where historical landmarks and cultural highlights tell the story of Vietnam’s past and present. Walk along streets lined with French colonial architecture, visit significant sites that reflect the country’s turbulent history, and get a sense of daily life in this energetic metropolis.

Later, leave the city behind and journey into the countryside to visit the Ben Duoc section of the Cu Chi Tunnels. This lesser-visited area offers a more authentic and reflective experience of the vast underground network used during the Vietnam War. Surrounded by peaceful forest and memorials, the site provides a deeper understanding of the hardships faced by those who lived and fought within the tunnels, far from the crowds of more commercialized sections. It’s a meaningful visit that brings you closer to Vietnam’s resilience and enduring spirit.

Your Stay Included meal: Breakfast (excluding early morning departures)

Today your Vietnam journey comes to an end. Enjoy a final breakfast at the hotel if time allows and head out for a last comfortable transfer to the airport right in time without any rush. Re-memorize all those moments that you spent in Vietnam during the flight and think about your next trip soon to a super fresh destination from your bucket list with VacationOtrips!

Transfer
Transfer to airport

Enjoy a smooth and timely transfer to the airport in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle.
Relax as a professional driver ensures a safe and hassle-free journey.
Arrive at the airport with ample time for check-in and departure.

Airplane
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Isabella Martinez
Reviewed: 24 Dec 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Great value for money. Would definitely recommend this package to everyone looking to explore Vietnam at its purest. Book with VOt team as they’re the best in the business.

Amber Brown
Reviewed: 11 Dec 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Best decision we made for our Vietnam trip. Couldn’t have asked for a better experience. The itinerary was well planned. It is perfect for first time tourists. The support team of vacationotrips was always responsive.

Grace Chase
Reviewed: 12 Oct 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

This trip exceeded our expectations! Easy planning, friendly support from the vacationotrips team with no stress and just pure enjoyment. The whole experience felt personal with great communication and we always felt we were supported and assisted by the team with utmost care.

Joe Smith
Reviewed: 11 Sep 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

This Vietnam trip was perfectly organized! From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, every day was smooth and exciting. Halong Bay was absolutely magical. Lisa was the star of our trip. She helped us throughout the trip which made us comfortable. Thanks VOT for this amazing experience.

Austin Wynn
Reviewed: 05 Sep 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

We appreciated how punctual and professional everything was. It felt like everything was thoughtfully arranged for maximum comfort and enjoyment.

Kayla Rose
Reviewed: 18 Aug 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Ryan and Lisa were friendly and knowledgeable which made the entire trip enjoyable with on call support from them made it even easier for us to enjoy. The itinerary was well planned with a truly hassle free travel experience.

Juniper Javier
Reviewed: 27 Jun 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Halonng bay cruise was exceptional and the tour covered all major highlights of the city of vietnam .thanks vacationotrip for this and would definitely book again with the team in future.

Terry Franco
Reviewed: 22 Jun 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

An amazing and unforgettable experience with the vacationotrips team. Jenny was always there to support and to help in any way she could. If it wasn’t for her our trip wouldnet be that much happening as it went.

Brittany Lewis
Reviewed: 17 Jun 2025
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Jenny was a pure delight from the start. Great attention to detail in every part of the journey. This trip gave us beautiful memories without any stress. Exactly what a holiday should feel like. And a big thanks to the amazing vacationotrips team and Lisa for this wonderful experience.

Alan Walker
Reviewed: 18 Mar 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

It was an amazing week filled with adventures and relaxation. Every day felt like a new experience for us from covering the Golden Bridge to the Cu Chi tunnels. The trip gave us beautiful memories to keep with us forever. Thanks VOT team for making us part of this amazing journey.

Caleb Hawkins
Reviewed: 23 Jan 2025
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

An unforgettable experience overall. I highly recommend this tour to Vietnam to travellers looking to explore and get the experience with some of the best people in the industry. They really know how to make the experience special for the travelers.

Jeremy Robinson
Reviewed: 07 Dec 2024
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This trip gave us so many beautiful memories without any stress. Any small question we had was answered quickly by the support team at the very moment.

Aurora Jones
Reviewed: 28 Nov 2024
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The hotel choices could have been better. Everything else went smoothly from airport pickup to departure.

Judith
Reviewed: 26 Nov 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Would definitely book again with the vot team. It was one of the most relaxed and enjoyable trips we’ve had. The customer support team was outstanding. Jenny was delightful. She helped us in every way possible.

Orion Baker
Reviewed: 07 Nov 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Best holiday ever! I went with my family and my wife and son loved every second of it. Thanks everyone who helped turned it into a memorable trip.

Caspian Abogado
Reviewed: 14 Sep 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

The golden hand bridge was tht highlight for me. I was a bit skeptical as a solo traveler but Jenny helped throughout the tour.

Wayne Pratt
Reviewed: 21 Jul 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Great attention to detail in every part of the journey. You can tell this package was designed thoughtfully. Professional service by the whole team of VOT with Jenny being available 24*7. Thanks for making this a wonderful experience overall.

Sebastian De
Reviewed: 01 Jul 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Great value for money and covered everything from landmarks to sightseeing tour. A big thanks to vacationotrips team for a wonderful journey.

Gerald Dale
Reviewed: 25 May 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

As this was my first ever international solo trip, I felt safe with my group I felt as though my CEOs truly made the most of the experience and would go above and beyond for every single person in our group. They were always happy to help and provide the best experience in any way they could.

Mateo Munce
Reviewed: 12 May 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

Unforgettable tour. Loved every minute of it. Everything was planned and Jenny was very helpful throughout the tour.

Denise Williams
Reviewed: 17 Mar 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

What an experience with Vacationotrips team. They were a delight. The trip had everything from covering the major attractions with enough time to relax as well. Everything was perfectly coordinated and thoughtfully planned.

Luna Rivett
Reviewed: 08 Feb 2024
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Booked: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang: A Cultural Route

The meals were not upto mark but have to applaud as my kids loved the activities included in the package.

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