6-Day Vietnam Tour: Hanoi, Halong Bay & Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City
Overview
This six-day journey is built for first-time travellers who want Vietnam's two great cities in a single trip. You'll begin in the north with Hanoi's Old Quarter and a cruise through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, then fly south to Ho Chi Minh City for its French-colonial landmarks and war history. It's the only one of our six-day routes to include the Cu Chi Tunnels and a full day in the Mekong Delta — a north-and-south introduction that deliberately trades central Vietnam for more depth at each end.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 6-day itinerary
Hanoi
The capital of Vietnam is renowned for its centuries-old architecture, vibrant street culture, and rich blend of Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French influences.
Why you'll love it
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Temple of Literature
- Old Quarter
Halong Bay
This UNESCO World Heritage site is famous for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped with rainforests.
Why you'll love it
- Sung Sot Cave
- Ti Top Island
- Cat Ba Island
Ho Chi Minh City
Formerly known as Saigon, this bustling metropolis serves as Vietnam's economic hub, known for its French colonial landmarks and war history museums.
Why you'll love it
- War Remnants Museum
- Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
- Ben Thanh Market
Journey Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Hanoi + Half Day City Tour
Arrive at Noi Bai Airport. Visit Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple, The Huc Bridge, cyclo ride through 36 Old Streets. Optional Water Puppet Show.
- Temple of Literature
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Cyclo ride – 36 Old Streets
Hanoi → Halong Bay (Overnight Cruise)
5-hour cruise exploring limestone karsts & emerald waters, hidden caves, swimming.
- 5-hour Halong Bay cruise
- Limestone karsts
- Caves & grottoes
Halong Bay → Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh City
Morning Tai Chi on sundeck, Luon Cave via sampan. Flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
- Tai Chi on sundeck
- Luon Cave
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Drive to Cu Chi Tunnels — massive underground network from Vietnam War.
- Cu Chi Tunnels
- Underground wartime network
Full Day Mekong Delta Excursion
Visit My Tho, Vinh Trang Pagoda, boat ride on Tien River, four islands, coconut canal, honey farm, coconut candy workshop.
- Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Four Islands
- Coconut canal ride
- Honey farm & coconut candy
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
Free time for shopping until airport transfer.
- Free time for shopping
- Airport transfer
What's Included
- Hotel stay with daily breakfast
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance tickets
- English-speaking tour guide
- 2 bottles mineral water/person/day
- Halong Bay cruise (overnight)
- Hanoi → Ho Chi Minh domestic flight
- Meals as per itinerary
Not Included
- Travel insurance & personal expenses
- Meals not mentioned
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Mandatory tipping
- Optional activities
- Visa (if required)
Starting from
AUD $920
per person
Free personalised itinerary planning