From Hanoi's Old Quarter to the Karst Towers of Halong Bay
This six day circuit runs the length of Vietnam's most visited stretch, from the lantern lit lanes of Hanoi's Old Quarter to the emerald waters of Halong Bay and the fast-paced streets of Ho Chi Minh City in the south.
Cruise overnight through Halong Bay's thousands of limestone karsts rising straight from the sea, kayak through hidden lagoons, and wake to the mist lifting off the water. In Ho Chi Minh City, descend into the narrow Cu Chi Tunnels used during the Vietnam War, and browse the stalls of Ben Thanh Market for silk and street food.
The package includes a domestic flight between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, airport transfers, five nights across three destinations with daily breakfast, and the overnight Halong Bay cruise with meals on board, arranged privately for a well-paced group circuit.
- Hanoi Old Quarter walking tour
- Overnight Halong Bay cruise with kayaking
- Halong Bay sunrise over the limestone karsts
- Cu Chi Tunnels historical site
- Ben Thanh Market and Ho Chi Minh City tour
Your 6 Day Vietnam Itinerary
- Airport pick up and hotel check in
- Hoan Kiem Lake evening walk
- Old Quarter street food exploration
- Overnight in Hanoi
- Temple of Literature visit
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum exterior
- Drive to Halong Bay and boat boarding
- Overnight on Halong Bay cruise
- Kayaking through a hidden lagoon
- Cave exploration on the bay
- Sunset on the top deck
- Overnight on Halong Bay cruise
Tai chi sessions are often offered on the sundeck at sunrise for those who want to join.
- Morning cruise disembarkation
- Domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City
- Evening at leisure
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Cu Chi Tunnels guided tour
- Reunification Palace visit
- Ben Thanh Market shopping
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
- Breakfast and hotel check out
- Transfer to the airport
- Departure
- Tour ends
Inclusions
- 01 night in Hanoi
- 01 night on Halong Bay cruise ( full board )
- 03 nights in Ho Chi Minh City
- Meals ( Breakfast only, full board on the cruise )
- Domestic flight between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City
- Airport and inter-city transfers on private basis
- Hanoi city tour and Cu Chi Tunnels excursion
- Taxes
Exclusions
- International airfare
- Vietnam e-visa charges
- Tips of personal nature
- Lunches and beverages except on the cruise
- Any optional tour not mentioned in the itinerary
- Travel insurance
Transparent Pricing
Rates below are per person in INR on twin sharing basis and include the domestic flight, transfers, Hanoi city tour, overnight Halong Bay cruise with meals, breakfast in city hotels and taxes.
Detailed category-wise rates for this package are shared on request. Starting price ₹45,999 per person.
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Night by Night Accommodation
| City | Nights | Hotel (Standard or Similar) |
|---|---|---|
| Hanoi | 1 | Hanoi La Siesta Hotel or Similar |
| Halong Bay | 1 | Overnight Cruise Cabin |
| Ho Chi Minh City | 3 | Liberty Central Saigon or Similar |
Best Time to Visit Vietnam
The best time to visit Vietnam's north and south together is October to April, when Hanoi and Halong Bay enjoy cool, dry conditions and Ho Chi Minh City stays warm and mostly rain-free. May to September brings Vietnam's summer monsoon, with hot, humid weather in the south and a higher chance of Halong Bay cruises being affected by storms, though the karst scenery remains striking under cloud cover.
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Vietnam's North and South in One Well-Paced Trip
Hanoi-Halong Bay-Ho Chi Minh is built for travelers who want Vietnam's most photographed landscape alongside its two largest cities, without piecing together the logistics themselves. With a domestic flight, private transfers and an overnight cruise included, this six day circuit balances history, scenery and city life. Contact our travel experts to add Hoi An's lantern-lit old town as an extension.
