Duration: 07 Nights / 08 Days
Destinations: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Danang – Hoi An – Saigon – Mekong Delta
The itinerary spans three distinct climate zones across Vietnam. Traveling between September and January means encountering transitional weather patterns:
Northern Region (Hanoi & Halong Bay): September marks the end of the hot rainy season. By January, the weather shifts into winter, bringing crisp, cool, and dry air with average temperatures around 15°C – 20°C, layered with early morning mist. Pack a light jacket or sweater.
Central Region (Danang & Hoi An): September to November brings heavy autumnal rainfall. However, by late December and January, the region steps beautifully out of its wet season into dry, sunny, and refreshing days (19°C – 23°C).
Southern Region (Saigon & Mekong Delta): September is part of the wet season featuring quick afternoon showers. By December and January, the south enters its prime peak dry season: expect brilliant blue skies, lower humidity, and beautifully warm weather varying between 22°C and 30°C.
Morning: Arrive at Hanoi International Airport. Warm welcome by your local guide and driver, followed by a transfer to the hotel for check-in (Standard check-in time: 14:00).
Afternoon: Embark on a half-day city exploration. Visit the Temple of Literature—built in the 11th century as Vietnam’s first national university. Continue to the peaceful Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, followed by a stop at the historic 19th-century Gothic Revival St. Joseph’s Cathedral.
Evening: Attend a traditional Water Puppet Show, a folk art unique to Northern Vietnam.
Overnight: Hanoi.
08:00: Board your private vehicle for a scenic overland drive to Halong Bay.
12:30 – 12:45: Arrive at Tuan Chau International Harbour. Step aboard your luxury cruise vessel (e.g., Syrena Cruise), receive a refreshing welcome drink, attend a safety briefing, and check into your cabin.
13:00: Set sail through the stunning limestone karsts. Enjoy lunch featuring local delicacies as you pass iconic rock formations like Ba Hang Fishing Village, Dinh Huong Island, and Ga Choi Islet.
14:30: Transfer by tender to explore Sung Sot (Surprise) Cave, one of the largest and most magnificent caverns in the bay.
15:45: Visit Titov Island. Swim in the emerald waters, relax on the beach, or hike up the stone steps to the summit for a 360-degree panoramic view of Halong Bay.
18:30 – 19:00: Return to the deck to catch a glorious sunset, watch a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, and sit down for a curated set-menu dinner.
Night Activities: Evening film screenings, squid fishing, or spa treatments.
Overnight: Onboard Cruise in Halong Bay.
06:30: Wake up early for an inspiring 30-minute Tai Chi session on the sun deck.
07:00: A light breakfast of coffee, tea, pastries, fresh fruits, and eggs is served in the dining room.
08:00: Take a guided excursion to Luon Cave via kayak or a traditional bamboo boat rowed by a local boatman to view the hidden lagoon.
08:30 – 09:15: Return to the ship to check out of your cabin. Enjoy a lavish brunch buffet in the dining room as the ship navigates back to port.
10:45: Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbour. Your driver transfers you back to Hanoi.
Overnight: Hanoi.
Morning: Breakfast at your hotel, followed by an airport transfer for your domestic flight to Danang.
Afternoon: Arrive in Danang and transfer to Marble Mountain. Climb the stone steps to view historic cave pagodas, discover the underground pathways of Am Phu Cave, and visit the 19th-century Linh Ung Pagoda.
Late Afternoon: Drive 1 hour south to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An Ancient Town. Explore this beautifully preserved 16th-century trading port on foot, visiting the Hoi An Market, an ancestral Historical House, the Phuc Kien Chinese Assembly Hall, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge.
18:00: As twilight sets, enjoy a romantic 15-minute boat ride on the Hoai River to light and release traditional paper lanterns making wishes.
19:00: Return to Danang for dinner and check-in.
Overnight: Danang.
08:30: Depart for the scenic mountain resort of Ba Na Hills.
09:30: Board the world-record-breaking Ba Na Cable Car system, ascending into the refreshing mountain climate.
10:00: Ride the funicular climbing train around fields of unique alpine flowers. Walk across the stunning Golden Bridge, held aloft by two massive stone hands at an altitude of 1,400 meters. Tour the historic Royal Villa, Tinh Tam Garden, and the Old French Villas.
11:45: Catch the connecting cable car up to the peak summit (1,487 meters high).
12:00: Enjoy a comprehensive multi-cuisine buffet lunch at the hilltop restaurant.
14:00: Free time at the Fantasy Park entertainment complex and Moon Castle for immersive games and rides.
16:00: Ride the cable car down the mountain and drive back to the city.
Overnight: Danang.
Morning: Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
Afternoon: Arrive in the energetic southern metropolis and check-in. Begin your city tour with the moving War Remnants Museum, followed by a guided tour of the historic Independence Palace (Reunification Hall). Drive past the French colonial Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral and tour the stunning 19th-century Gothic-Renaissance architecture of the Saigon Central Post Office.
Overnight: Saigon.
08:30: Drive 1.5 hours out of the city, through rural landscapes and green rice fields to the peaceful town of My Tho in the Mekong Delta.
Morning: Tour the magnificent Vinh Trang Pagoda, the largest and most beautifully adorned temple block in the delta region. Head to the docks and board a motorized boat to cruise the Tien River past the Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise, and Unicorn islets.
Afternoon: Stroll into a local village to explore a fruit orchard. Enjoy tropical fruits while listening to live Southern Vietnamese folk music (Don Ca Tai Tu). Visit a local apiary (bee house) for honey tea.
14:00: Cross into Ben Tre Province (“The Land of Coconut”) to visit an artisan coconut candy workshop. Enjoy a serene rowing boat ride down a narrow canal completely shaded by water coconut palms.
16:30: Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight: Saigon.
Morning: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy some last-minute leisure or shopping time before your direct transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.
Both carefully curated options feature premium 4-star lodging options:
| Destination | Option 1 (4-Star Hotels) | Option 2 (4-Star Hotels) |
| Hanoi | La Casa Hotel (Deluxe Room) | Flower Garden Hotel (Deluxe Room) |
| Halong Bay | Syrena Cruise (Deluxe Cabin) | Le Journey Premium Cruise (Deluxe Cabin) |
| Danang | Mandila Beach Hotel (Deluxe Room) | Balcona Hotel (Deluxe Room) |
| Saigon | The Odys Hotel (Deluxe Room) | ICON – Life Style Hotel (Superior Room) |
PACKAGE COST PER PERSON: Rs. 1,24,500 + 5% GST
Accommodation: Twin-sharing hotel stays as listed above, inclusive of taxes and daily breakfasts.
Flights: Main baseline international airfare and 5% TCS included.
Transport: Professional ground transfers in fully air-conditioned vehicles throughout.
Meals: Full board meal plan as explicitly indicated (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner).
Guides: Services of a professional English-speaking national tour guide.
Value Adds: Complimentary mineral water (2 bottles per person daily) during excursions, all entry tickets listed in the program, and the official Vietnam Visa Approval Letter.
Mandatory 5% GST surcharge.
Individual visa stamping fee collected at the destination airport.
Domestic or optional flight taxes if selected separately outside standard allocation.
Customary tips and gratuities for tour guides and drivers ($3 USD per passenger per day).
Personal expenses (beverages, laundry, mini-bar, telephone calls).
Early check-in or late check-out surcharges (Standard check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00).
Specific mandatory peak holiday gala dinners or holiday surcharges (Christmas Eve Dec 24, New Year’s Day Jan 1, or Lunar New Year 2026 periods).
An advance deposit of 50% of the total package cost is mandatory at the time of booking confirmation.
The remaining balance must be paid in full at least 30 days prior to the departure date.
| Cancellation Timeline | Penalty Fee (Percentage of Total Cost) |
| From booking date up to 45 days prior to departure | 25% of Package Cost |
| 30 Days prior to departure date | 50% of Package Cost |
| 21 Days prior to departure date | 75% of Package Cost |
| 15 Days or fewer prior to departure date | 100% (Non-refundable) |
Important Travel Note: The tour program sequence or entry to specific sites may be subject to minor adjustments or omissions due to sudden local time constraints, unexpected political disputes, flight rescheduling, or severe seasonal weather barriers. If layout alterations occur, passengers are responsible for supplemental charges arising from airline penalties, ground adjustments, or hotel rebooking fees. Package valuations remain subject to change in case of drastic airport tax changes, fuel surcharges, or international Forex exchange rate fluctuations.
