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10 Days
Daily Tour
17 people
English, Vietnamese
Planning a 10-day trip to Vietnam but not sure where to start?
This carefully designed Vietnam itinerary takes you from North to South, covering all must-see destinations — without feeling rushed.
From the cultural charm of Hanoi and the stunning Halong Bay cruise to the lantern streets of Hoi An and the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, this journey offers the perfect balance of experience, comfort, and efficiency.
✔ Ideal for first-time visitors
✔ Smart route – minimize travel time
✔ Trusted by international travelers (5★ reviews)
This is the easiest way to explore the highlights of Vietnam in just 10 days.
Is 10 days enough to explore Vietnam?
Yes — if the itinerary is well designed.
This tour is carefully planned to optimize travel routes and avoid unnecessary backtracking, allowing you to experience both the North and South of Vietnam comfortably within 10 days.
If you prefer a slower pace, we recommend extending to 12–14 days.
This 10-day Vietnam itinerary is perfect for:
• First-time visitors to Vietnam
• Travelers who want to see North to South Vietnam
• People with limited time (1–2 weeks)
• Couples, solo travelers, and small groups
07:30: Enjoy breakfast at hotel
08:00: Our limousine will meet you at hotel to pick you up, depart to Tuan Chau Harbour
11:30 – 12:00: Embark at Halong Lily Cruise’s waiting lounge - Tuan Chau International Marina harbor, from here a tender boat will take you to the cruise. A refreshing welcome drink is served, and you can check into your cabin
12:30: Set menu lunch is served in the restaurant while you can enjoy the amazing scenery. Cruise amongst the hundreds of islands. You will pass by Duck and Thumb islets to go to Luon cave’s area.
14:30: After 2,5 hours cruising our boat will stop in Luon cave’s area for kayaking. By do kayak or sit on a bamboo boat you can explore the beautiful lagoons and get closer to island.
15:30: You will visit Titop Island. In there you can swim or hiking to the top of Titop Island to have overview of the bay.
17:00 – 18:00: Afternoon tea and fresh spring roll making class
As the sun sets over the bay, we head back to our cruise and relax. Coffee, tea and fruits will be available on sundeck, or you can order your favorite drink while our boat cruising to area for anchor for the night. Your tour guide will guide you through making fresh spring rolls to eat at the cruise restaurant. Afterwards, you can enjoy the fruits of your labor right away.
19:00: Dinner be served with local seafood and after dinner you may choose to enjoy drink from the bar or top deck, or experience squid fishing before retiring
Overnight at Cruise 4-5-6 stars
06:00: Warm up your day with a Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck with a breathtaking view as the sun rises on Halong Bay.
07:00: Morning view of beautiful landscape with a cup of coffee or tea. Have breakfast in the fresh air.
08:00 – 09:00: You will visit an impressive Cave of Halong bay – Surprising Cave (Sửng Sốt) with your tour guide, a truly awesome and amazing cave to experience.
09:00 – 09:30: Check out of the cabin and settle bill and our boat begin cruising back to harbor and experience viewing other areas of Halong bay such as Fighting Cocks Island (Symbol of Halong bay), Incense Burner, Stone Dogs Island
10:00: Lunch is served on board during cruising towards the harbor.
11:00: Depart the Halong Cruise and travel by tender boat back to cruise’s waiting lounge where you then board the limousine for your return journey to Hanoi
When drive back to Hanoi where we have a bit of free time to explore. You might like to join the local people by pulling up a plastic stool and sampling one of the many street food offerings; the bun cha (barbecued pork with rice noodles and fresh herbs) is particularly good.
Late afternoon, we transfer to the train station to board our overnight train to Dong Hoi, 310mi (500km) south of Hanoi.
Accommodation: Overnight train
We then journey to Hue after breakfast, stopping en route at the Vinh Moc war tunnels.
Less well-known than the Cu Chi tunnels in the south, these were predominantly used as bomb shelters during the Vietnam War.
Village life carried on underground: children went to school, hospitals were established and films were even played using power from a generator. We next stop at the Hien Luong Bridge which crosses the Ben Hai River, which formed part of the border between North and South Vietnam from 1954 until reunification in 1975.
We arrive in Hue mid-afternoon with free time before an optional group dinner.
Accommodation: Emm Hotel 4 stars (or similar)
Our Vietnam exploration ends today after breakfast.
However, if you’re not quite ready for the adventure to stop, speak to your sales representative about our extension to Angkor in Cambodia, probably the standout archaeological site in Southeast Asia.
Yes, we offer special rates for children. The rate for children applicable for child sharing a room or cabin with two adults is as follows:
Yes, there is a single supplement for travelers who request a single room. This is because all of our prices are based on per adult, in double/twin sharing.
A North to South route including Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City is considered the best option.
Yes, it’s enough to see the highlights, but the itinerary should be well planned.
Yes, flights between Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City are recommended to save time.
Member Since 2025
Anytime again! Incredibly great experience here in Vietnam!