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Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang and Saigon Highlights

Travel from Hanoi and Ha Long Bay to Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and Ho Chi Minh City, with city landmarks, bay scenery and southern day trips.

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Planning

Use this tour as a starting point and adapt it to your dates, pace, budget, hotels, and preferred activities.

Route outline

Day 1: Hanoi Old Quarter

Visit Hanoi's Old Quarter, cathedral area and Opera House surroundings.

Day 2: Ha Long Bay - Fighting Cocks Islet

Cruise past Fighting Cocks Islet, visit Sung Sot Cave, kayak through Luon Cave and take in views from Ti Top Island.

Day 3: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

Leave the capital for Ha Long Bay and spend the day on the water among limestone islands, cave scenery and lunch aboard the cruise.

Day 4: Da Nang and Son Tra Peninsula

Explore Da Nang and the Son Tra Peninsula, with Danang Cathedral, Dragon Bridge, Love Bridge and Danang Night Market.

Day 5: Ba Na Hills and Night Market

Spend the day in the cool heights of Ba Na Hills, then return to Da Nang for the flavors and local bustle of the night market.

Day 6: Ho Chi Minh City and nearby

Explore surroundings of Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the Vam Co Dong River, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Bee Farm, Christ the King Statue in Vung Tau and Ben Tre Co…

Day 7: Saigon History

Explore Saigon's reunification and Chinatown heritage with Nha Rong Wharf.

Day 8: Saigon icons and markets

Explore Ho Chi Minh City's green spaces, colorful markets, colonial architecture and evening life on Nguyen Hue Walking Street.