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Day 1
Hanoi Arrival
Land in Hanoi. Evening street food tour through the Old Quarter — bun cha, pho, bia hoi.
Overview
About this package
Nine days tracing Vietnam's most iconic ribbon of landscapes — cruise limestone karsts in Halong Bay at sunrise, wander Hoi An's ancient town as thousands of lanterns glow on the river, battle your senses in Ho Chi Minh City's street-food labyrinth, and drift through the Mekong Delta by sampan. This is Southeast Asia at its most cinematic. Add overnight junk-boat cabins, a hands-on cooking class in Hoi An, and Cu Chi's wartime tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City, and nine days cover the country's full arc.
Halong Bay Overnight CruiseHoi An Lantern Festival EveningMekong Delta Sampan RideHue Imperial CitadelStreet Food Night Tour Hanoi
Who it suits
Who this trip is built for
Culture & heritageGuided touringSlow travel
Itinerary
Day by day
Every trip is adjusted around your dates, pace, hotel style, and traveler profile.
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Day 2
Halong Bay Embarkation
Drive to Halong Bay. Board your junk boat for a 2-day cruise through karst islands.
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Day 3
Halong Bay at Sunrise
Dawn kayaking through cave arches. Tai chi on deck. Disembark and fly to Hue.
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Day 4
Imperial Hue
Explore the UNESCO Citadel, Royal Tombs, and Thien Mu Pagoda by cyclo.
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Day 5
Hoi An Ancient Town
Check into boutique hotel. Evening lantern release on the Thu Bon River.
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Day 6
Hoi An Markets & Cooking Class
Morning market, traditional cooking class, afternoon tailoring for bespoke souvenirs.
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Day 7
Ho Chi Minh City
Fly south. Cu Chi Tunnels. Evening rooftop bar overlooking the buzzing city.
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Day 8
Mekong Delta
Day cruise by sampan through floating markets and water coconut groves.
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Day 9
Departure
Morning at leisure. Transfer to airport for international departure.
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Vietnam Golden Route, in frame
What's covered
Inclusions & exclusions
Included
- All domestic flights
- 8 nights accommodation
- Daily breakfast + 2 cooking classes
- All transfers
- Halong Bay 2D/1N cruise
Not Included
- International flights
- Visa on arrival fee
- Lunch & dinner (except where noted)
- Tips
Best Time to Travel
February to April, August to October
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FAQs
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Vietnam Golden Route trip?
9 days, 8 nights.
When is the best time to go on the Vietnam Golden Route trip?
February to April, August to October
What's included in the Vietnam Golden Route package?
All domestic flights; 8 nights accommodation; Daily breakfast + 2 cooking classes; All transfers; Halong Bay 2D/1N cruise
What's not included in the Vietnam Golden Route package?
International flights; Visa on arrival fee; Lunch & dinner (except where noted); Tips
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