8 Days Vietnam Discovery: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Hanoi Arrival

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and meet your guide for a transfer to the city.
Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda, a beautiful pagoda located on the shores of West Lake.
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (outside view), the Stilt House where he lived, and the One Pillar Pagoda.
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) and explore the Old Quarter, known for its 36 bustling streets.
Visit Train Street, a famous spot where trains pass close to tightly clustered houses.
Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Day 2 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B, L, D) – Shuttle Bus

Enjoy breakfast at the hotel before departing for Ha Long Bay.
Board the cruise and enjoy a seafood lunch while sailing past limestone formations.
Explore one of Ha Long Bay’s limestone caves.
Visit a secluded spot for swimming and sunbathing.
Enjoy a seafood dinner on board.
Overnight stay on the cruise.

Day 3 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Flight to Da Nang (B)

Start your morning with a refreshing swim and breakfast.
Continue cruising around Ha Long Bay and enjoy kayaking in a secluded area.
Return to the main harbor at midday and transfer back to Hanoi.
Fly to Da Nang (flight should be after 17:00).
Meet your driver upon arrival in Da Nang and transfer to the hotel.
Overnight stay in Da Nang.

Day 4 Marble Mountain – Hoi An (B, L, D) – Group Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Visit Son Tra Peninsula, also known as "Monkey Mountain," offering breathtaking views of the sea.
Explore Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest Goddess of Mercy statue in Southeast Asia.
Visit Marble Mountains, climb the stone stairs for panoramic countryside views, and explore Huyen Khong Cave and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Visit Cam Thanh Coconut Village and enjoy a basket boat ride to explore the countryside.
Explore Hoi An Ancient Town, including the Museum of History, Guangdong Temple, the Chinese Assembly Hall of Phuc Kien, the Japanese Bridge, Phung Hung Old House, and Thang Loi Handicraft Workshop.
Enjoy a light lunch and dinner with a local dish.
Overnight stay in Da Nang.

Day 5 Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge (B, L) – Group Tour

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Depart at 08:30 for Ba Na Hills.
Arrive at the cable car station and take photos while the guide gets tickets.
Take a 20-minute cable car ride to Ba Na Hills.
Visit the famous Golden Bridge and Le Jardin Garden.
Use the short cable car line to reach the French Village.
Enjoy 105 free games at Fantasy Park and try the speed slide.
Free time to take photos in the French Village and watch entertainment performances.
Return via the cable car at 16:00 and transfer back to the hotel by 17:00.
Overnight stay in Da Nang.

Day 6 Da Nang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Arrive at Tan Son Nhat Airport, meet your driver, and transfer to the hotel.
Check in and relax.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L) – Group Tour

Visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), an important historical landmark.
Explore French colonial landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office.
Visit the War Remnants Museum to see exhibits on the Indochina wars.
Depart for Cu Chi Tunnels, approximately a 1.5-hour drive.
Watch an introductory video about the tunnels and their construction.
Explore the tunnel system, including living quarters, weapon storage, command centers, and hidden traps.
Enjoy special tea and cassava, a staple food of guerrilla fighters during the war.
Optional shooting experience for those interested.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City – Departure (B)

Have breakfast at the hotel.
Free time at leisure before transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Standard hotel check-out time is 12:00 PM. Late check-out is not included.

Similar Packages

Compare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free

9 Days / 8 Nights

Best of Vietnam: 8N/9D Tour Package

Hanoi(2N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Danang(2N) → Ho Chi Minh City(3N)

$790/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

7N Melodic Encounter in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City(2N) → Danang(2N) → Hanoi(2N) → Halong Bay(1N)

Bluestone Travels

4.9 (259 reviews)

$ 2,062

13% off

$1,793/person

9 Days / 8 Nights

8 Nights Unveiling Vietnam Hidden Gems

Ho Chi Minh City(2N) → Danang(2N) → Hanoi(3N) → Halong Bay(1N)

Bluestone Travels

4.9 (259 reviews)

$ 1,142

5% off

$1,079/person

10 Days / 9 Nights

9N Package of Soul-Stirring Saga of Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City(3N) → Danang(2N) → Hanoi(3N) → Halong Bay(1N)

Bluestone Travels

4.9 (259 reviews)

$ 1,254

9% off

$1,140/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pearl of Vietnam: 7N/8D Tour

Hanoi(1N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Danang(2N) → Ho Chi Minh City(3N)

$680/person

9 Days / 8 Nights

8N/9D Scenic Vietnam Tour Package

Ho Chi Minh City(2N) → Danang(2N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Hanoi(3N)

$ 1,152

5% off

$1,090/person

View All Packages For Da Nang

Inclusions
Exclusions

All transportation as mentioned.
Accommodation in twin/double shared rooms with daily breakfast.
Ha Long Bay boat trip.
Ba Na Hills cable car ticket.
English-speaking guide during sightseeing tours.
Admission fees to indicated sights.
Meals as per the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).

Visa fees.
International flight tickets.
Travel insurance of any kind.
Guides for languages other than English.
Peak tourist season or special event rates.
Drinks and other personal expenses.
Early check-in and late check-out fees.

Get this package customised

You can get a customised offer for your trip duration, dates, and group size

Browse more packages in the same duration

Compare quotes from upto 3 travel agents for free

8 Days / 7 Nights

7 Nights Discover Vietnam Tour Package

Hanoi(2N) → Halong(1N) → Da Nang(2N) → Ho Chi Minh(2N)

$868/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

7N Melodic Encounter in Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh City(2N) → Danang(2N) → Hanoi(2N) → Halong Bay(1N)

Bluestone Travels

4.9 (259 reviews)

$ 2,062

13% off

$1,793/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

7N/8D Breathtaking Vietnam Discoveries

Hanoi(3N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Danang(3N)

Bluestone Travels

4.9 (259 reviews)

$ 1,615

5% off

$1,526/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Pearl of Vietnam: 7N/8D Tour

Hanoi(1N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Danang(2N) → Ho Chi Minh City(3N)

$680/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

Vietnam Discovery Package: From Hanoi to Ho Chi...

Hanoi(2N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Hoi An(1N) → Danang(1N) → Ho Chi Minh City(2N)

$519/person

8 Days / 7 Nights

8 Days Vietnam Discovery: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Da...

Hanoi(1N) → Halong Bay(1N) → Danang(3N) → Ho Chi Minh City(2N)

$ 774

1% off

$764/person

View All Packages For Da Nang

Browse More Packages

Da Nang packages

Vietnam packages

Latest Reviews for Da Nang

Excellent

Molly's Trip to Hoi An, Danang

5 /5

(Written on 13 Jun, 2025)

What's Good: Communication was very prompt and delivered whatever was planned as per our requirements.
What's Not Good: Nothing specific

Excellent

D Vinod's Trip to Vietnam, Hanoi, Danang, Halong Bay, Hue

5 /5

(Written on 31 May, 2025)

What's Good: Regular Assistance from Agent's

Trip to Hanoi-Da Nang-Ho Chin Minh City and Phu Quoc

Greesh's Trip to Halong Bay, Hanoi, Danang

5 /5

(Written on 06 Sep, 2024)

Ms. Han of Halu Vietnam Tours was excellent. In possible manner she helped me. Even whenever I have asked to change the itinerary she did it without any hitch. Even 90 percent of payment at end of (Read More)Vietnam Tour

Vietnam trip

Saumya's Trip to Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi, Danang, Hue

5 /5

(Written on 23 Mar, 2024)

What's Good: The whole trip was very well planned and organised. The tour guides were very knowledgeable and accomodative. I definitely recommend Indo china travel as they make your travel exp (Read More)erience very pleasurable and memorable

vietnam trip 9 days

Pavithra's Trip to Halong Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Danang

4 /5

(Written on 13 Mar, 2024)

kneelin service was good, well planned, trust worthy.. only disappointment with Ha long bea ship, it was not luxry ship and food was not asian type, where other trip mates from my native place who (Read More)booked same indochina company had good ship and food overall good

??❤️??

Vaishali Yash's Trip to Hanoi, Danang, Halong Bay, Ho Chi Minh City

5 /5

(Written on 09 Mar, 2024)

MS.⁨Channy I am truly grateful for your efforts and time in making this trip an unforgettable experience for my parents. Thank you for your patience in constantly answering all my doubts and accomm (Read More)odating all the changes in plans. Dear Ms.Mary Pham⁩ ⁩ and INDOCHINA TRAVEL TEAM My parents vacation was worth the time and money spent because of the wonderful memories they had . It was possible because of your constant efforts, perfect timing and co-ordination. Seeing their pictures even I feel like coming to Vietnam soon! ♥️ I wish you guys good luck!