About this trip
Seven days that take in Vietnam's classic north-to-south route, starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City. You get a mix of city time, a night on Ha Long Bay, and a slower afternoon on the Mekong Delta, so the pace shifts between busy streets and open water.
It's a good fit if you want the country's headline sights covered in a short window rather than a deep dive into one region. Hanoi's old quarter, the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, the Cu Chi tunnels, and the Mekong all feature, with a flight between Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City linking the two halves of the trip.
What you'll do
- Explore Hanoi's old quarter
- Overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay
- Visit the Cu Chi tunnels
- City tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
- Boat trip through the Mekong Delta
- Covers a lot of ground in a week, so expect a fast pace and a flight partway through
- Partially guided — some sections run with a group leader, others more independently
- Suits travellers who want a broad first look at Vietnam rather than time to linger in one place
Worth it if you want a well-organised classic Vietnam week with genuinely attentive guides. Think twice if you prefer spontaneity or have strict dietary needs you haven't confirmed upfront.
- Guides like Tony, Long, and Aaron actively listen and adjust itineraries to suit your needs mid-trip.
- Halong Bay cruise (Amanda) is a standout; they cater to specific diets like Jain vegetarian food.
- Seven days is tight; you'll see a lot but at a pace that leaves little room for lingering.
- Operator stays responsive after payment and actively solves hotel problems rather than disappearing.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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