Vietnam at a glance is a fantastic option for travellers who want to experience the real Vietnam but find themselves a little short on time.
Your 7 days in Vietnam will start off in Hanoi, the 1000-year-old city that brims with culture and historical significance. You will then depart and travel down to Halong Bay where you will enjoy a scenic cruise and spend the night on the boat.
Then, you'll spend a few days in Southern Vietnam where you will explore the bustling city of Saigon as well as the iconic Mekong Delta. Vietnam at a glance is a fantastic option for travellers who want to experience the real Vietnam but find themselves a little short on time.
Your 7 days in Vietnam will start off in Hanoi, the 1000-year-old city that brims with culture and historical significance. You will then depart and travel down to Halong Bay where you will enjoy a scenic cruise and spend the night on the boat.
Then, you'll spend a few days in Southern Vietnam where you will explore the bustling city of Saigon as well as the iconic Mekong Delta.
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Itinerary
Day 1
Begin Your 7 Days in Vietnam
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Upon your arrival at Hanoi airport, your tour guide and driver will greet you and escort you to your hotel, help with your check-in. The rest of the day is free to discover the city or join an optional tour. Hanoi is a vibrant city with lots to discover through street food, architecture and more. Take a stroll through the Old Quarter, sample some dishes and meet some of the friendly locals.
Accommodation
Lan Vien Hotel★4 star
Activities
Hanoi Old Quarter
Transportations
Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Hanoi
Destinations
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi to Halong Bay
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This morning, you'll set off early for the 3.5-hour drive through the Red River Delta, which offers plenty of chances for taking photos of Vietnamese farmers tilling the vast green paddy fields. Upon arrival in Halong City, you'll board your junk. You'll start your journey with a gourmet lunch of fresh seafood as you sail out into the mystical bay. In the afternoon, you'll have some time to relax or enjoy various activities on the water. Take some time to absorb the peaceful view of Halong Bay!
Accommodation
Signature Cruise ★5 star
Activities
Halong Bay Cruise
Explore Vung Vieng by Kayak or Bamboo Rowing Boat
Happy Hour on Cruise
Restaurants
Signature Cruise Restaurant
Signature Cruise Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Hạ Long Bay
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Hanoi
Quảng Ninh Province
Day 3
Halong Bay to Hanoi & Street Food Tour
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Today, you'll start the day with Tai Chi on the top deck. After a light breakfast, you'll explore nearby islands by rowboat. You'll return to the junk, then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Bai Tu Long Bay. After brunch, you'll drive back to Hanoi. In the afternoon, you'll head off on a street food tour, visiting a local market and learn about Vietnamese food and understand more about the life of the Vietnamese people.
Accommodation
Lan Vien Hotel★4 star
Activities
Morning Tai Chi
Thien Canh Son Cave
Hanoi Street Food Tour
Restaurants
Signature Cruise Restaurant
Transportations
Private Driver from Hạ Long Bay to Hanoi
Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Destinations
Quảng Ninh Province
Hạ Long
Hanoi
Day 4
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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After breakfast, you'll check out and drive to Hanoi airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival in the southern metropolis, your tour guide will be waiting for you to take you to your hotel. You'll have the rest of the day free to explore Ho Chi Minh City, formerly Saigon, at your leisure. There are lots of different markets to visit, lots of cafes and restaurants and also several monuments and buildings to visit in the city centre.
Accommodation
EdenStar Saigon Hotel★4 star
Activities
Ho Chi Minh CityOptional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Hanoi to Noi Bai International Airport
Plane from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh
Day 5
Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour
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In the morning, you'll drive an hour to visit the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. The Cu Chi Tunnels are an underground labyrinth of passageways, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, you'll head back to the city to do some sightseeing, including a visit to the ‘Notre-Dame’ Cathedral, Central Post Office, a fine example of classical French colonial architecture, and some time in the War Remnants Museum. You'll finish your tour at the bustling Ben Thanh Market
Accommodation
EdenStar Saigon Hotel★4 star
Activities
Cu Chi Tunnels
Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon
Saigon Central Post Office
War Remnants Museum
Ben Thanh Market
Restaurants
Quán Ngon 138Optional Activity
Transportations
Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi Tunnel
Private Driver from Cu Chi Tunnel to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh
Day 6
Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
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Today, you'll head off to explore the Mekong Delta on a boat ride on the Mekong River. You'll visit various craft villages to see how to make rice paper, learn how to make coconut candy and coconut souvenirs. You'll hop on a tuk-tuk (or take a bike ride of 3 kilometres) and travel along the narrow shady village roads to visit fruit orchards. You'll enjoy a delicious, local lunch at an ancient house before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation
EdenStar Saigon Hotel★4 star
Activities
Ben Tre Boat Ride
Motorised Rickshaw to a Fruit Farm
Restaurants
Ben Tre Local Food Experience
Transportations
Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta River
Private Driver from Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh
Ben Tre
Day 7
Ho Chi Minh Departure
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Today marks the end of your 7 days in Vietnam. You will have some free time to discover the city until your driver will escort you to the airport for your departure flight.
Activities
Ho Chi Minh City
Transportations
Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Tan Son Nhat International Airport
Meals
Breakfast
Destinations
Ho Chi Minh
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What’s included?
6 nights accommodation
13 activities
6 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 2 dinners
Airport transfer
Domestic flights
Entrance fees
Ground transportation
Licensed English speaking guides
What’s not included?
Alcohol beverages
Entry visas / airport departure tax
Gratuities
International flights
Laundry
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Trekking permits
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Benefits of this trip
Vietnam in 7 days
5-star, 4-star accommodation
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