Halong Cruise to Mekong Delta: 7-Day Highlights of Vietnam

Travel from northern Vietnam to the south on a route that brings together city heritage, coastal scenery and the country’s best-known landmarks. Begin in Hanoi, where lakeside streets, temple courtyards and the Old Quarter set an easy pace for your first day, before heading to Halong Bay for an overnight cruise among limestone peaks. A private cabin, meals on board and time on the water make this one of the trip’s most memorable sections, with opportunities for sunset views and early-morning calm on deck.

Continue by air to central Vietnam for Ba Na Hills, where the cable-car ascent leads to the Golden Bridge, pagodas and landscaped gardens above Da Nang. From there, the journey moves into Hoi An for a guided walk through the Ancient Town, with preserved merchant houses, covered bridges and lantern-lit streets that are best enjoyed at an unhurried pace. This part of the trip balances sightseeing with free time, so you can linger over local cafés, markets and evening strolls before returning to Da Nang.

The final stretch takes you to Ho Chi Minh City for a look at the country’s modern face, from French-era landmarks and the Central Post Office to the War Remnants Museum and bustling Ben Thanh Market. A guided visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels adds historical context before the itinerary shifts into the Mekong Delta, where private boat travel, orchard stops, sampan rides and village encounters bring a slower rhythm to the journey. The tour ends with a transfer back to the city, leaving you with a clear sense of Vietnam’s range in just one week.

This package is suited to travellers who want a broad Vietnam introduction with comfortable logistics, English-speaking guidance on land and a mix of included sightseeing and independent time. Hotels, breakfasts, selected transfers, entrance fees and the Halong cruise are arranged in advance, while flights, visa costs and other personal travel items remain flexible for your own booking preferences.