7 Days Vietnam Highlights Tour

Hanoi: Hoan Kiem Lake, Old Quarter, Water Puppet Show, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Halong Bay: Cruise, limestone karsts, Sung Sot/Thien Cung Cave, kayaking Hoi An & Da Nang: Marble Mountains, Ancient Town, Japanese Covered Bridge, Golden Bridge Ho Chi Minh City: Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Ben Thanh Market, nightlife Cu Chi Tunnels: Underground war tunnels, local tea & tapioca

Itinerary Details

Day 1

Arrival in Hanoi – Explore the Capital
- Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, Hanoi.
- Transfer and check-in at your hotel.
- Visit:
  
  Hoan Kiem Lake – Peaceful lake in the heart of Hanoi
  
  Ngoc Son Temple – Located on a small island in the lake
  
  Old Quarter – Walk or cycle through the vibrant market streets
- Enjoy a Water Puppet Show in the evening.
- Overnight in Hanoi.
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Hoan Kiem Lake

Ngoc Son Temple

Old Quarter Hanoi

Water Puppet Show
Day 2

Hanoi City Tour
- Full-day guided city tour:
  
  Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum – Final resting place of Vietnam’s leader
  
  Presidential Palace & One Pillar Pagoda
  
  Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s first national university
  
  Vietnam Museum of Ethnology – Explore ethnic diversity
- Try traditional Vietnamese cuisine (like Pho or Bun Cha).
- Optional: Night market visit (weekends only).
- Overnight in Hanoi.
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Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

One Pillar Pagoda

Temple of Literature – Vietnam’s First National University
Day 3

Halong Bay Cruise (1 Day Trip or Overnight Option)
- Early morning departure to Halong Bay (approx. 2.5–3 hrs).
- Board a cruise:
  
  Explore limestone karsts and emerald waters.
  
  Visit Sung Sot Cave or Thien Cung Cave.
  
  Kayaking or bamboo boat ride.
  
  Enjoy seafood lunch onboard.
- Return to Hanoi (if day cruise) or overnight on cruise (optional).
- Overnight in Hanoi or Halong Bay.
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Kayaking / Bamboo Boat Cave

Sung Sot or Thien Cung Cave
Day 4

Fly to Da Nang – Visit Hoi An Ancient Town
- Morning flight to Da Nang.
- En route visit Marble Mountains.
- Proceed to Hoi An (approx. 45 min).
- Explore:
  
  Hoi An Ancient Town – Lantern-lit streets, riverside cafes
  
  Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky House
  
  Tailor shops and handicraft stores
- Optional: Boat ride on Thu Bon River at sunset.
- Overnight in Hoi An.
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Hoi An Ancient Town

Japanese Covered Bridge

Marble Mountains
Day 5

Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge (Da Nang)
- Day trip to Ba Na Hills:
  
  Take cable car ride to the top.
  
  Visit Golden Bridge (held by giant hands)
  
  Explore French Village, Fantasy Park, and flower gardens.
- Return to Da Nang.
- Evening at My Khe Beach or riverside cafes.
- Overnight in Da Nang.
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Golden Bridge

My Khe Beach
Day 6

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City – Explore Southern Vietnam
- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon).
- Visit:
  
  Notre Dame Cathedral and Central Post Office
  
  War Remnants Museum
  
  Ben Thanh Market for local shopping
  
  Explore nightlife at Bui Vien Street.
- Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
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Ben Thanh Market

Notre Dame Cathedral

War Remnants Museum
Day 7

Cu Chi Tunnels – Departure
- Half-day excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels:
  
  Explore underground tunnels used during Vietnam War
  
  Try local tea and tapioca
Return and transfer to airport for departure
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Cu Chi Tunnels