8-Day Vietnam Tour: The Complete North-to-South Journey
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Da Nang - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Ba Na Hills - Mekong Delta
Overview
This is our most complete Vietnam itinerary, giving all three regions room to breathe across eight unhurried days. It follows the same north-to-south sweep as our seven-day route but adds an overnight cruise on Halong Bay and extra time in central Vietnam — Hoi An, the Bay Mau coconut forest and the Ba Na Hills Golden Bridge — before Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Choose it when you'd rather travel deep than fast, with a night on the water and a fuller day in each region.
Top Stops on This Journey
Popular destinations you'll explore across this 8-day itinerary
Hanoi
Hanoi is the historic capital of Vietnam, renowned for its centuries-old architecture and rich culture influenced by Southeast Asian, Chinese, and French traditions.
Why you'll love it
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Temple of Literature
- Old Quarter
Hoi An
Hoi An is a remarkably preserved ancient trading port known for its colorful lanterns, wooden shophouses, and unique blend of architectural styles.
Why you'll love it
- Japanese Covered Bridge
- Tan Ky Old House
- Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation
Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta is a vast riverine region in southwestern Vietnam characterized by floating markets, lush rice paddies, and extensive networks of waterways.
Why you'll love it
- Cai Rang Floating Market
- Vinh Trang Pagoda
- Tra Su Cajuput Forest
Journey Highlights
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
Arrival in Hanoi + Half Day City Tour
Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, cyclo ride. Optional Water Puppet Show.
- Temple of Literature
- Hoan Kiem Lake
- Cyclo ride
Hanoi → Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
5-hour cruise featuring limestone karsts, caves, swimming. Overnight onboard.
- 5-hour Halong Bay cruise
- Cave exploration
- Swimming
- Overnight onboard
Halong Bay → Hanoi → Flight to Da Nang
Morning Tai Chi, Luon Cave by sampan. Flight to Da Nang.
- Tai Chi on deck
- Luon Cave
- Flight to Da Nang
Da Nang – Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge
Cable car ride, Golden Bridge, French Village, Fantasy Park, Linh Ung Pagoda.
- World's longest cable car
- Golden Bridge
- French Village & Fantasy Park
Da Nang – Bay Mau Coconut Forest – Hoi An Ancient Town
Basket boats at Bay Mau, Hoi An Ancient Town: Japanese Bridge, lantern streets. Optional Marble Mountain.
- Basket boat ride
- Hoi An Ancient Town
- Japanese Bridge & lantern streets
Da Nang → Ho Chi Minh City + Half Day Tour
Flight to Ho Chi Minh City. War Remnants Museum, Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Ben Thanh Market.
- War Remnants Museum
- Reunification Palace
- Ben Thanh Market
Full Day Mekong Delta Excursion (My Tho)
Island visits, boat rides, tropical fruit tasting, honey tea, coconut candy workshops.
- Mekong Delta islands
- Tropical fruit & honey tea
- Coconut candy workshop
Ho Chi Minh Departure
Free time for shopping until airport transfer.
- Free time for shopping
- Airport transfer
What's Included
- Hotel accommodation with breakfast
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees
- Halong Bay overnight cruise
- Water bottles daily
Not Included
- Visa entry for Vietnam
- Personal expenses, travel insurance
- Domestic flights
- Early check-in / late check-out
- Tipping
Starting from
AUD $1,150
per person
Free personalised itinerary planning