Vietnam 7 Day Discovery North Central and South Highlights

A cityscape at dusk with a river, illuminated buildings, and a bridge. 1

A cable car system with three gondolas suspended over a dense forested mountain range. 2

Vietnam 7 Day Discovery North Central and South Highlights

By Up Travel Vietnam

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Embark on a 7-day Vietnam tour with Up Travel Vietnam, the perfect journey for you and your loved ones to explore the best of the country. From the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the breathtaking landscapes of Halong Bay, this itinerary takes you through Vietnam’s most iconic destinations, including the enchanting Ba Na Hills. Experience the rich culture, stunning scenery, and unforgettable moments as you create lasting memories on this immersive adventure.

Activity location

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours
- 19 Le Van Th_, Son Tra , Thanh ph_ Da N_ng
- 550000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours
- 19 Le Van Th_, Son Tra , Thanh ph_ Da N_ng
- 550000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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JOIN-IN: 7-day journey

7d
English

Pickup included

Language options: English

Starting time: 23:00

Price details

€821.58 x 1 Adult€821.58

Total

Until Sat, 25 Jul

What's included, what's not

All rooms are air conditioned and offer a private bathroom.
6 nights in standard 3-star hotels
Mineral water and meals as specified in the itinerary
Airport transfers for arrival and departure
Transport during tours with air-conditioner
Domestic flights and International Flights to Vietnam
Travel insurance
Other meals and drinks not included in the tour programme
Service charge
Personal expense

Know before you book

Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh Arrival & Afternoon City Tour (Join-in)

5 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: Overnight at a standard 3-star hotel

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours

20m
Admission ticket included

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City – the largest city in Vietnam. Our driver will meet you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel for check in. The room is at your disposal from 2pm onwards. The balance of the day will be free at your leisure. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel. Kindly be informed that at Ho Chi Minh Airport, the designated parking areas for vehicles are situated approximately 150 metres from the arrival gate. Our guide will be readily available to assist you to our vehicles. We appreciate your understanding regarding the short walk involved in this process. Note: Your arrival flight must be before 10AM

Chợ Lớn

15m
Admission ticket included

Chợ Lớn (Districts 5, 6, 10, and 11) is one of the most vibrant Chinatown areas in Ho Chi Minh City, known for its historic architecture, rich cultural heritage, and major wholesale markets such as Binh Tay Market, Kim Bien Market, and An Dong Market. This area serves as an important commercial hub, featuring distinctive Vietnamese and Chinese cuisine and long-standing assembly halls, making it a must-visit cultural destination in Saigon.

Ba Thien Hau Temple

30m
Admission ticket included

Thien Hau Temple (also known as Tue Thanh Assembly Hall) is one of the oldest religious sites of the Chinese community in Saigon, playing an important role in local spiritual life and holding significant cultural value. Located right next to it is the Tue Thanh Assembly Hall of the Cantonese community. The temple is dedicated to Lady Thien Hau and is renowned for its sacredness.

Bach Dang

30m
Admission ticket included

After checking in the waterbus tickets, and stabilising your seat, the boat will start to depart. During the trip, you will have a unique view of the most typical commercial buildings of the city including the Vin homes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, the green peaceful District 2. A lot of stunning moments are waiting for you. Try to discover the soul of this land - Saigon River by water bus, maybe you will realise many miracles, a more accurate view of the land once called Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.

Ho Chi Minh City

Transfer back your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip. Meals on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 2: Cu Chi Tunnels & Mekong Delta Day Tour (Join-in)

4 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at a standard 3-star hotel

Ho Chi Minh City

06:45-07:00 - Morning pickup from your Ho Chi Minh City hotel (Exact time depends on your hotel location)

Cu Chi Tunnels

2h
Admission ticket included

07:00-08:30 - Scenic drive to Cu Chi district 08:30-09:00 - Introductory documentary about tunnel construction 09:00-11:30 - Tunnel exploration featuring: - Underground living quarters (kitchens, bedrooms) - Military facilities (field hospitals, command centers) - Hidden trap doors and defensive systems - War-era snacks: tapioca & herbal tea tasting

Ho Chi Minh City

Have lunch at a local restaurant

Mekong Delta

13:00-16:30 - My Tho river adventure: - Scenic boat cruise on Tien River (Dragon/Unicorn/Phoenix/Tortoise islands) - Traditional sampan ride through narrow canals - Village bicycle tour (optional) - Visit coconut sweets workshop - Seasonal fruit tasting with honey tea - Southern Vietnamese folk music performance

Day 3: Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang – Explore Marble Mountains, Monkey Mountain & Am Phu Cave at Sunset (Join-in)

6 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Overnight at a standard 3-star hotel

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours

20m
Admission ticket included

Free time till our car come to your hotel to transfer to the Tan Son Nhat International Airport to take the flight to Da Nang

Danang Airport Transfer & Travel

15m
Admission ticket included

Our car in Da Nang will pick you up at the Da Nang International Airport to transfer to the hotel. Your room will be available when you come (from 2 p.m. on wards).

Da Nang

13:30 –14:00. We’ll pick you up at the hotel in Danang

The Marble Mountains

2h
Admission ticket included

14:30. Discover the Marble Mountains and stop for a walk along the site to see local factories of stone sculptures - the most impressive handicrafts village in Da Nang. - Keep going to see the biggest fascinating cave named as Âm Phủ cave. You will learn interesting philosophies of Buddhism and take photos with amazing natural creations. - Check in the Marble Mountains by climbing up to the top (lift is optional). Here we will see beautiful pagodas which were made in the 19th century by the last dynasty of the VietNam monarchy, and visit Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn caves.

Sơn Trà Mountain

16:30. Our van will transfer you to Monkey Mountain. A giant statue of Lady Buddha with a beautiful background such as mountains and a huge garden of bonsai would draw your attention. You will definitely get lost in the garden of heaven with gripping stories when gently walking and enjoying a fresh breeze.

Da Nang

18:00. We will drop you at your hotel. The tour ends!

Day 4: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge Tour – Breathtaking Views & Cable Car Experience (Join-in)

7 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at a standard 3-star hotel in Danang

Da Nang

7:30 AM – 8:00 AM: Pick-up from your hotel lobby by our minivan and tour guide. Begin your journey to Ba Na Hill

Bà Nà Hills Cable Car

30m
Admission ticket included

Experience Southeast Asia’s most modern cable car, starting at Dream Stream Cable Car Station, and take in the stunning views of Da Nang’s coastline.

Golden Bridge

1h
Admission ticket included

After the first cable car ride, visit The Golden Bridge — famous for its unique design and recognised by The Guardian newspaper as one of the world’s most iconic pedestrian bridges.

Linh Ung Pagoda

1h
Admission ticket included

Explore Le Jardin D’amour, a collection of nine themed gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda. Board the second cable car to reach the French Village, where you can enjoy street performances, view artistic statues, visit Campanile bell tower, the Nine-Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, and watch the Carnival Performance Show at Square Du Dome.

Ba Na Hills

2h
Admission ticket included

Hop on the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to explore new attractions like Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and Moon Kingdom. Enter Fantasy Park to stroll through Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D Wild West, experience the 4D Death Race, watch a 3D Mega 360-degree show, journey underground, explore Jurassic Park, challenge the Freefall Tower, enjoy Horror House adventures, and play over 90 free games.

Bà Nà Hills Cable Car

30m
Admission ticket included

3:00 PM: Return to the cable car station after your Ba Na Hills adventure.

Da Nang City Tours

20m
Admission ticket included

5:00 PM: Transfer back to your hotel by minivan. Tour concludes.

Day 5: Da Nang to Hanoi Flight & Hanoi Half-Day Afternoon Tour (Join-in)

7 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at a standard 3-star hotel in Hanoi

CIP Orchid Lounge Da Nang Airport

20m
Admission ticket included

Free on your own until being transferred to the airport for a short flight to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam

Noi Bai International Airport

45m
Admission ticket included

Once arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up by our driver and transferred to the hotel for check-in. Your room will be available from 2 p.m. onwards.

Hanoi

12h15: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and go to the restaurant. 12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegeterian foods are available.

Chua Tran Quoc

30m
Admission ticket included

13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

Temple of Literature & National University

1h
Admission ticket included

14h30: Continue to visit Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

Hoa Lo Prison

1h
Admission ticket included

15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

Hanoi

16h30: Our Bus take you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Day 6: Explore the Enchanting Ha Long Bay on a Day Trip from Hanoi (Join-in)

7 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: Overnight at a standard 3-star hotel in Hanoi

Hanoi (Pass by)

7h30-08h00: Our Tour guide will pick up you at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter then depart to Halong Bay by Motorway Transfer.

Ha Long

12h00 – 12h30: Arrive Tuan Chau Harbour. Welcome to our Bay Premium Cruise. We will take you on 5-6 hour journey via 2 day-sleeper boat cruise route which renowned for its striking, passages uninhabited islets and outcrops have been given imaginative names by the locals, due to their perceived shapes while having lunch on boat.

Sung Sot Cave

20m
Admission ticket included

14h00: You will visit Surprising Cave to see a lot of stalagmites and stalagtiles with different shapes of sea lives

Ti Top Island

15h00: Visit Titop Island with sandy beach to the towering limestone mountain with excellent backdrop of the Bay, and climb up Titop Peak for a panoramic view of the bay like paradise.

Hang Luon Cave

1h
Admission ticket included

16h00: Then do kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave to discover the beautiful Lagoon.

Tuan Chau Island

17h00 – 17h30: Cruising back to Tuan Chau harbour. There are a lot of time for enjoying sunset party with tea, cakes, sunbathing on upper deck with music and enjoying great fun of group touring fellows among world iconic natural scenery.

Hanoi

18h00 – 18h30: We get on bus to back Hanoi by Motorway, have a short break for 20-30 minutes. 21h00 – 21h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. Trip ends.

Day 7: Farewell Hanoi, Vietnam – Until We Meet Again!

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Hanoi (Pass by)

Your free day in Hanoi

Noi Bai International Airport

45m
Admission ticket included

You can kick back and unwind until it's time to head to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight home. You won't have a tour guide with you, but don't worry, you're free to enjoy some downtime before takeoff.

Location

Activity location

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours
- 19 Le Van Th_, Son Tra , Thanh ph_ Da N_ng
- 550000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Ho Chi Minh Airport Transfer & Package tours
- 19 Le Van Th_, Son Tra , Thanh ph_ Da N_ng
- 550000, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

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