9 Days of Culture, Coastlines & Charm of Vietnam
Join with us on an unforgettable 9-day Vietnam tour featuring the country's most iconic destinations. Blending breathtaking scenery, authentic culture, and local cuisine, this Vietnam tour package is perfect for first-time travelers seeking an enriching and seamless Vietnam experience.
TOUR OVER VIEW
Embark on the ultimate 9-day Vietnam tour and discover the country's most celebrated destinations in one seamless itinerary. From the vibrant of Hanoi to the wonderful scenery of Sapa, the UNESCO view in Ha Long Bay, the magnificent view of Phu Quoc and peaceful atmosphere of Hon Thom, and lively Ho Chi Minh. This journey blends culture, nature, adventure, and authentic local life — perfect for travelers who want more than just the usual highlights.
QUICK INFORMATION
Duration: 9 Days / 8 Nights
Departure: Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An - Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh
Transportation: Car / Motorbike / Easy Rider
Each season offers its own unique beauty, from blooming spring flowers (Jan–Mar), lush green summer landscapes (Apr–Jul), peaceful autumn scenery (Aug–Oct), to misty winter mountains (Nov–Dec).
TOUR HIGHLIGht
Experience Hanoi's hidden gems and enjoy an authentic local street food experience.
Explore the ancient landscapes of Ninh Binh by bicycle, visit Bich Dong Pagoda, and enjoy a scenic boat journey through Trang An.
Travel to Sapa and discover Fansipan Mountain, Cat Cat Village, and the spectacular Hoang Lien Son range.
Experience the Glass Bridge and enjoy scenic viewpoints overlooking Sapa's dramatic mountain valleys.
Cruise through the limestone karsts and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay on an overnight cruise.
DETAILED ITINERARY
DAY 1 – ARRIVAL IN HANOI – HANOI CITY TOUR
Day 1: Land in Hanoi – Hanoi City Tour
WELCOME TO VIETNAM
Landing at Noi Bai International Airport, after collecting your visa and luggage, move outside where our representative will meet you at the pickup point and escort you to the hotel.
After a smooth check-in process, with your room available from 14:00 onwards, settle into your comfortable room and take some time to relax.
08:00–08:30: Our tour guide and bus will pick you up at your hotel and start the Hanoi City Tour.
08:00–09:45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the resting place of Vietnam's great leader, Uncle Ho. Depending on access and opening conditions, visit the area around the mausoleum and walk through the garden to see the house where Ho Chi Minh lived and worked from 1954 to 1959.
Continue to One Pillar Pagoda, one of Hanoi's most distinctive historic pagodas and an important symbol of Vietnamese Buddhist architecture.
When visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and other religious sites, visitors should dress modestly by covering shoulders and knees.
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is normally closed on Mondays and Fridays. Visitors can still explore the surrounding area and take photographs from permitted locations. The mausoleum also closes annually for maintenance, with exact dates subject to official arrangements.
10:15: Visit the Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn more about the cultures and traditions of Vietnam's 54 ethnic groups.
Special Note: On Mondays, the itinerary may be adjusted to visit the Vietnamese Women's Museum instead, as the Vietnam Ethnology Museum is closed.
12:30–12:45: Have lunch at a local restaurant and enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian options are available.
13:30–13:45: Transfer back to the hotel and complete the afternoon check-in arrangements.
Afternoon and evening: Free time to relax and explore Hanoi at your own pace.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 2 – HA LONG BAY FULL-DAY CRUISE
Day 2: Ha Long Bay 1-Day Trip
08:00–08:45: Our tour guide will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Ha Long Bay via the expressway.
10:30: Enjoy a short break of approximately 20 minutes to relax along the journey.
11:00–11:30: Arrive at the harbor and board the cruise. Enjoy a welcome drink before settling onboard.
Enjoy a buffet lunch while cruising through Ha Long Bay, following a scenic route known for its striking limestone formations, uninhabited islands, and distinctive natural landscapes.
14:00: Visit Sung Sot Cave, also known as Surprise Cave, and discover its impressive stalactites and stalagmites in a series of spacious chambers.
15:00: Continue with kayaking or a traditional bamboo boat experience through Luon Cave and its peaceful lagoon.
16:00: Visit Titov Island, where you can relax on the sandy beach or climb to the viewpoint for panoramic views over Ha Long Bay.
18:00–18:30: Cruise back toward the harbor while enjoying a sunset party with tea and cakes, relaxing on the sundeck, listening to music, and taking in the surrounding scenery.
After disembarking, transfer back to Hanoi by expressway with a short rest stop of approximately 20–30 minutes along the way.
21:00: Arrive at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. Trip ends.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 3 – FLIGHT TO DA NANG – COCONUT RIVER – HOI AN ANCIENT TOWN
Day 3: Flight to Da Nang – Coconut River – Hoi An Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, check out of the hotel for your flight to Da Nang. Please bring all luggage with you.
Quick transfer to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer approximately 20 minutes to your hotel in Da Nang for check-in, subject to room availability.
12:00–12:15: The van and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel.
Start your adventure at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you can experience the lifestyle of local fishermen and learn traditional fishing techniques and how to row unique Vietnamese basket boats through the tranquil coconut waterways.
This experience offers an insight into local Vietnamese life while including hands-on activities that are fun, safe, and suitable for different travelers.
Around 14:30: Visit Hoi An Ancient Town.
Visit the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, a colorful complex featuring traditional gates, dragon statues, and elaborate rooftops. Learn about ancestor worship while observing the family altar and local devotees making offerings.
Visit remarkably well-preserved historic houses such as Phung Hung Ancient House or Tan Ky Ancient House, which reflect Hoi An's history as a trading port. Continue to the Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House when available.
Make a stop at the Japanese Covered Bridge, a historic landmark connecting different parts of the Old Town. Admire its traditional architecture, carvings, and cultural details.
Visit selected handicraft shops and artwork galleries while discovering smaller lanes and local neighborhoods around Hoi An.
Enjoy dinner featuring Hoi An specialties.
18:00: Enjoy a boat ride on the Hoai River and release a flower lantern as a traditional activity associated with wishes for good luck and happiness. Continue exploring the lantern-lit streets and local night market.
Overnight in Da Nang.
DAY 4 – BA NA HILLS FULL-DAY TOUR – GOLDEN BRIDGE – FLIGHT TO HANOI
Day 4: Ba Na Hills 1-Day Tour
07:30–08:00: After breakfast, check out and leave your luggage in the hotel lobby.
Our minivan and tour guide will pick you up at your hotel lobby and transfer you to Ba Na Hills by cable car.
Enjoy one of the region's most impressive cable car journeys from Dream Stream Cable Car Station while taking in panoramic views of Da Nang and the surrounding landscape.
After the first cable car journey, visit the Golden Bridge, an iconic pedestrian bridge known for its distinctive giant stone hands. Continue to Le Jardin D'Amour, a collection of themed gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda.
Take the second cable car to the French Village, where you can enjoy European-inspired architecture, street performances, artistic statues, Campanile, and other attractions.
Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue to the Fantasy Park area and explore attractions such as the Lava Train, Helios Waterfall, Fairy Forest, Dinosaur Park, Wild West-themed areas, 4D rides, 3D experiences, Jurassic Park, Freefall Tower, Horror House, and other entertainment facilities, depending on availability.
15:00: Return by cable car and leave Ba Na Hills.
14:45–15:45: Our minivan will transfer you back to your hotel.
Evening: Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi, departing around 21:00.
Upon arrival in Hanoi, our driver will transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi.
DAY 5 – FLIGHT TO PHU QUOC – SUNSET TOWN
Day 5: Flight to Phu Quoc – Sunset Town
Breakfast at the hotel. Check out of the hotel for your flight to Phu Quoc, with transit in Ho Chi Minh City. Please bring all luggage with you.
Quick transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc.
Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer approximately 20 minutes to your hotel or resort for check-in, subject to room availability.
Free time at the resort after room assignment.
Evening: Transfer to Sunset Town for sightseeing by group bus.
Enjoy dinner at your own arrangement in Sunset Town.
20:30–21:30: Enjoy the Kiss of the Sea show, optional at an additional cost and subject to availability.
21:30: Enjoy the scheduled fireworks performance when available.
22:00: Transfer back to the hotel.
Overnight in Phu Quoc.
DAY 6 – VINWONDERS PHU QUOC – GRAND WORLD
Day 6: VinWonders Phu Quoc – Grand World
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel.
08:00: Transfer toward the northern part of Phu Quoc Island.
09:30: Visit VinWonders Phu Quoc, one of the island's major theme parks, featuring a wide range of entertainment areas, attractions, rides, and marine-themed experiences for visitors of different ages.
Explore the park's themed areas and attractions at your own pace while enjoying the colorful entertainment environment and large-scale facilities.
Evening: Free time to explore Grand World Phu Quoc, known as the “sleepless city” in the north of the island. As an open-air complex, selected areas can be explored freely.
Optional activities at personal expense may include:
– Venice Gondola Sailing.
– Teddy Bear Museum.
– The Quintessence of Vietnam cultural show.
– The Charm of Venice evening show at Love Lake, subject to the operating schedule.
22:00: Driver and tour guide transfer you back to the hotel.
Overnight in Phu Quoc.
DAY 7 – 3-ISLAND SPEEDBOAT TOUR – HON THOM CABLE CAR
Day 7: 3-Island Speedboat Tour – Hon Thom Cable Car
07:00–08:30: Pick up at the hotel lobby and transfer to An Thoi Harbor with your guide and shuttle bus.
09:00: Start your island adventure by speedboat.
May Rut Trong Island: Enjoy scenic photography opportunities and capture the island's tropical landscapes. Professional photography or video services may be available at additional cost.
May Rut Ngoai Island: Enjoy local lunch and relax on the island.
Gam Ghi Island: Experience snorkeling, swimming, and opportunities for photographs with paddle boards or other available equipment.
Sea Walker Activity: Walk beneath the sea and observe the surrounding marine environment and coral reef. This is an optional activity at additional cost and subject to availability.
15:00: Reach Hon Thom Island and explore Aquatopia Water Park, subject to opening hours and operating conditions.
16:30: Experience the world's longest sea-crossing cable car route, traveling back toward An Thoi Station while enjoying panoramic views of the sea and surrounding islands.
Continue back to your hotel.
Evening: Relax at the hotel or explore Phu Quoc Night Market at your own pace.
Overnight in Phu Quoc.
DAY 8 – FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH CITY – CITY EXPLORATION
Day 8: Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Relax
Breakfast at the hotel.
Quick transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
Upon landing at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, collect your luggage and meet our representative at the pickup point for your transfer to the hotel.
After a smooth check-in process, with your room available from 14:00 onwards, settle into your comfortable room and relax.
You can explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace and discover some of its historic landmarks, including:
– Reunification Palace.
– War Remnants Museum.
– Notre Dame Cathedral area.
– Saigon Central Post Office.
– Jade Emperor Pagoda.
– Ben Thanh Market.
Enjoy shopping at Ben Thanh Market and Saigon Square, with selected shops operating until the evening.
In the evening, explore Bui Vien Walking Street with its lively atmosphere, pubs, bars, and local street food.
Dinner at your own arrangement.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
DAY 9 – DEPARTURE FROM HO CHI MINH CITY
Day 9: Flight Leave Vietnam from Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel and prepare for your departure.
Take some time to organize your luggage and complete your hotel check-out according to your flight schedule.
Our representative will pick you up from the hotel and transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight home.
Allow sufficient time for airport check-in, baggage procedures, and departure formalities.
Your 9-day Vietnam journey comes to an end, leaving you with memorable experiences across Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ba Na Hills, Phu Quoc, and Ho Chi Minh City.
End of Vietnam Essence journey.
INCLUDED
•Car transfer with Good A/C
•Hotel with daily breakfast, Good A/C – private room
•Experienced local English-speaking guide
•Meals as stated in the itinerary (B: Breakfast; L: Lunch; D: Dinner)
•All sightseeing tickets
•24/7 hotline support guaranteed
EXCLUDED
•Incoming and outcoming flight – domestic flight
•Beverage, Personal expenses, tips and gratuities
•Travel insurance
•Early check-in and Late check-out (If not mentioned)
•Visa stamping fee (Vietnam: 35$/person)
•Optional ticket in day 8
•Other services not mentioned above
•Tipping fee for private guide & driver
WHAT TO BRING?
Essential Items
• Passport
• Comfortable shoes
• Sunglasses
• Sunscreen
• Personal toiletries
• Small backpack
For Mountain Weather
• Warm jacket
• Raincoat
• Long pants
• Extra socks
• Gloves during winter season
Optional
• Camera / Drone
• Power bank
• Motion sickness medicine
• Personal snacks
BEFORE YOU GO
•The itinerary might subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
•Schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions
•Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
•All prices are in United States Dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outside our control which increase the cost of the services which we arrange on your behalf. Such factors include adverse currency fluctuations, fuel costs, taxes and accommodation increases.
Authentic Experiences
We create meaningful journeys that connect travelers with the authentic beauty of Vietnam, from local culture and hidden gems to everyday life beyond the tourist crowds.
Local Connection
Our experiences are designed together with local communities, guides, and hosts to ensure every journey feels personal, welcoming, and deeply connected to Vietnamese culture.
Carefully Curated
Every itinerary is thoughtfully crafted to balance culture, nature, comfort, and adventure, giving you unforgettable memories throughout Vietnam.
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