Best of Vietnam 7 days 6 nights:

🛕🚣‍♀️ Hoa Lu – Tam Coc Day Trip from Hanoi

A Scenic & Historical Vietnam Adventure to Ninh Binh

Experience the beauty and history of northern Vietnam on this full-day Vietnam tour to Hoa Lu and Tam Coc — often referred to as "Halong Bay on land." This immersive Vietnam adventure combines ancient temples, peaceful countryside, a tranquil boat ride, and a scenic cycling route through local villages.

🌟 Tour Highlights

• Discover the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, rich in national heritage and sacred architecture

• Visit the temples of King Dinh and King Le from the 10th century

• Enjoy a sampan boat trip through the limestone karsts and caves of Tam Coc

• Bike through the countryside to Bich Dong Pagoda, surrounded by rice fields and rivers

• Ideal for all fitness levels – leisurely pace, great for solo travelers, couples, and families

• Professional English-speaking guide to provide cultural insight throughout the journey

• Round-trip hotel transportation included (Hanoi Old Quarter only)

🕐 Detailed Itinerary

🕗 08:00 – 08:30
Pick-up at your hotel in Hanoi’s Old Quarter. Depart for Ninh Binh Province, about 2.5 hours south of the capital. Your guide will share historical context as you travel through the rural Red River Delta.

🛕 10:30 – Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital
Explore Vietnam’s first capital, dating back to the 10th century. Visit the well-preserved temples dedicated to King Dinh Tien Hoang and King Le Dai Hanh, two national heroes who defended Vietnam from Northern invaders.

🍽️ 12:30 – Lunch at a local restaurant in Tam Coc
Savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine in a peaceful countryside setting.

🚣 13:30 – Boat Trip in Tam Coc
Board a traditional sampan boat and glide along the Ngo Dong River, surrounded by dramatic limestone karsts, lush rice fields, and mysterious caves. It’s no wonder this area is called “Halong Bay on Land.”

🚴 15:00 – Countryside Cycling (Approx. 5 km)
Hop on a bike for a relaxing ride through quiet village paths and rice paddies to reach Bich Dong Pagoda, a spiritual complex nestled into the mountainside.

🚐 16:30 – Drive back to Hanoi
Enjoy the scenery on your return journey.

🕕 18:30 – Drop-off at your hotel in Hanoi
End of services.

🕐 Program Overview

(Cruise activities may vary slightly depending on cruise brand and weather conditions)

07:30 – 08:00 – Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for a scenic 3-hour drive through the Red River Delta to Tuan Chau Wharf, gateway to Halong Bay.

12:00 – 12:30 – Arrive at Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf. Transfer by tender to your selected Halong Bay cruise.

12:30 – Welcome aboard! Enjoy a refreshing drink and a quick cruise briefing from the crew. Check in to your private cabin with views of the stunning bay.

13:15 – 14:15 – Delight in a Vietnamese lunch on board while cruising through some of Halong Bay’s most magnificent scenery, dotted with limestone karsts and emerald waters.

14:45 – 15:00 – Arrive at Titop Island, a favorite stop on many Vietnam tours. You’ll have time to:

• 🏖️ Swim on the island’s crescent-shaped white-sand beach

• ☀️ Relax and sunbathe

• 🥾 Trek up to the island’s viewpoint for a panoramic view over Halong Bay

16:30 – Continue to the Pearl Farm Village, a peaceful floating area surrounded by towering cliffs. Here you can:

• 🛶 Try kayaking to explore the tranquil bay

• 🐚 Learn about traditional pearl cultivation techniques

17:30 – Return to the cruise for a relaxing early evening. Join a Vietnamese cooking class on the sundeck to learn how to prepare a traditional dish — a fun hands-on activity often included in Vietnam adventures. Enjoy tea time while taking in the golden hour views over the bay.

Tai Chi • Caves • Scenic Cruising • Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Continue your Vietnam adventure with a peaceful morning in Halong Bay before flying south to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City.

🕐 Program Schedule

(Subject to change based on your cruise provider and weather conditions)

06:00 – Rise early for a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, surrounded by the serene morning seascape of Halong Bay — a rejuvenating way to start your second day on this unforgettable Vietnam tour.

07:00 – 07:30 – Enjoy a light breakfast as the cruise continues to explore another corner of the bay. Witness the majestic limestone formations and calm emerald waters of one of the New Seven Natural Wonders of the World.

08:30 – 09:30 – Arrive at Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave) — the largest and most impressive cave in Halong Bay. Follow your guide as you hike through chambers of stalactites and stalagmites, discovering natural rock formations illuminated by soft lighting.

09:45 – Return to your cabin to check out and pack your belongings. Place your luggage outside the cabin as the cruise begins its journey back to the mainland.

10:00 – Savor a hearty brunch on board while cruising through the last scenic stretches of Halong Bay. Settle any personal bills onboard.

11:30 – Disembark at Tuan Chau Tourist Wharf and board your transfer vehicle.

12:00 – Begin your return journey to Hanoi.

16:00 – Arrive in Hanoi. You’ll be transferred directly to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon).

Evening – Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and check in to your hotel for an overnight stay. End of Day 2 of your Vietnam adventure.

🚤 Mekong Delta Day Tour: Ho Chi Minh → My Tho → Ben Tre → Ho Chi Minh

🕗 Duration: 08:00 – 17:00
An Authentic Vietnam Adventure into the Heart of the Delta

Explore the vibrant culture and peaceful rhythms of the Mekong Delta on this enriching full-day Vietnam tour from Ho Chi Minh City. Travel by boat, tuk-tuk, and sampan through a world of tropical orchards, local crafts, and traditional music — perfect for travelers seeking a deeper Vietnam adventure.

🌿 Tour Highlights:

• Scenic drive through lush rice paddies in southern Vietnam

• Visit the historical and spiritual Vinh Trang Pagoda

• Boat cruise along the Mekong River past stilt houses, fishing villages, and fruit plantations

• Enjoy lunch in an orchard garden on Tortoise Islet

• Explore Ben Tre by hand-rowed sampan under coconut-lined canals

• Sample seasonal fruits, honey tea, and Vietnamese folk music performed by locals

• Visit a coconut candy workshop and walk through a village fruit plantation

• Return to Ho Chi Minh City with wonderful memories of a truly immersive Vietnam tour

🕐 Detailed Itinerary

08:00 – Depart from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and begin a scenic drive through the Southern countryside, passing vibrant green rice fields and traditional rural landscapes.

10:00 – Arrive in My Tho, where you’ll visit the beautiful and historic Vinh Trang Pagoda — a blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, and Cambodian architecture.

10:30 – Embark on a leisurely boat cruise along the Mekong River. Observe daily life on the water, including stilt houses, floating markets, and lush plantations.

12:00 – Stop at Tortoise Islet for a delicious lunch served in a tranquil orchard garden.

13:30 – Continue your Vietnam adventure with a boat ride to An Khanh, a lesser-known area in Ben Tre Province. Here, you’ll:

• 🌴 Ride a hand-rowed sampan through serene coconut palm canals

• 🍍 Sample seasonal tropical fruits

• 🍯 Sip honey tea while enjoying live Southern Vietnamese folk music

• 🥥 Visit a family-run coconut candy workshop

• 🍊 Stroll through fruit plantations and experience daily rural life up close

15:30 – Rejoin your bus for the return journey to Ho Chi Minh City.

17:00 – Arrive at your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Step Into History on a Unique Vietnam Adventure

Just 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City, the legendary Cu Chi Tunnels offer a deep, powerful look into the Vietnam War era. This site is a must-visit for those seeking an unforgettable and eye-opening Vietnam tour into the resilience and ingenuity of the Vietnamese people.

🕐 Tour Overview:

Start your Vietnam adventure with a morning pickup from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, then head northwest through the peaceful countryside, past rice paddies, rivers, and grazing water buffalo. While the area now appears tranquil, it was once a heavily bombed war zone known as a “Free Target Area” during the 1960s.

On arrival, you’ll begin with a short documentary film, providing insight into how the Cu Chi Tunnels were built and used.

Then, embark on a guided exploration of the vast underground network — once a hidden world of:

• Trap doors and secret pathways

• Underground living quarters and field hospitals

• Weapon workshops, command centers, and kitchens

Over 200 kilometers of tunnels once formed a crucial part of the Vietnamese resistance, functioning as an underground city during wartime.

You’ll also have the chance to:

• Crawl through specially designed sections of the tunnels

• See wartime relics and reconstructed bunkers

• Try cassava and tea, the typical wartime meal of guerrilla fighters

This immersive Vietnam tour brings history to life and offers powerful reflection on a region that endured tremendous hardship — and showed unwavering strength.

✅ Highlights:

• Guided exploration of the legendary Cu Chi Tunnel network

• Watch an introductory wartime documentary

• Experience hands-on tunnel crawling and learn survival tactics

• Sample authentic guerrilla-era food

• Scenic drive through the Vietnamese countryside

• Perfect addition to any Vietnam tour itinerary

Return to Ho Chi Minh City by early afternoon, where your guide will drop you back at your hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

You will have free time in the morning. Breakfast at hotel. Then our guide will pick you up at the hotel and transfer to airport for your onward flight. Tour ends.