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Vietnam Highlights: 5-Day Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh with Up Travel Vietnam

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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Group Size 1 - 12
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Hanoi

    Your driver picks you up at Noi Bai International Airport and takes you to your hotel in Hanoi. Check-in opens at 2:00 PM, so use the rest of your day to get settled and walk around the neighborhood at whatever pace feels right.

    Start point
    Hanoi, Vietnam (Noi Bai International airport, Hotel located centrally in Ha Noi City, Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)
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  2. Day 2

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Head out early from your hotel for a full-day trip to Ha Long Bay. After the scenic drive, you'll board a day cruise that takes you through the UNESCO limestone islands. The day includes stops at Surprising Cave to see the stalactites and stalagmites, then Titop Island where you can hike up for views and relax on the beach. You'll have options to kayak or take a bamboo boat through Luon Cave's lagoon. In the late afternoon, there's a sunset gathering with tea, cakes, and music before heading back to your hotel by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch on boat)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (San Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (MK Premier Boutique Hotel or similar), Hotel (Apricot Hotel or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Day-sleeper boat cruise on Ha Long Bay
    • Visit Surprising Cave
    • Visit Titop Island and climb Titop Peak
    • Kayaking or bamboo boat in Luon Cave
    • Sunset party on upper deck with tea and cakes

    Optional Activities

    • Swimming at Titop Island (seasonal, depends on weather and operations conditions)
    • Village bicycle tour
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
    Surprising Cave
    Titop Island
    Luon Cave
    Tuan Chau Harbor
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  3. Day 3

    Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

    Start by visiting Incense Village Quang Phu Cau to watch artisans at work, then go to Train Street to photograph the train passing through the narrow residential area. Grab lunch at a local spot before returning to your hotel around 1:30 or 1:45 PM. From there, you'll have some free time before your afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Once you arrive, your driver brings you to your hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a nearby local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Incense Village Quang Phu Cau
    • Visit Train Street for photography
    Landmarks
    Incense Village Quang Phu Cau
    Train Street
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  4. Day 4

    Ho Chi Minh City

    This full-day trip covers Vietnam's war history and the rural Mekong region. You'll drive out to the Cu Chi Tunnels, watch a documentary, and explore the underground complex with its living areas and military structures. After trying war-era snacks and herbal tea, you'll have lunch before heading to the Mekong Delta. There you'll cruise past islands, take a traditional sampan through narrow canals, visit a coconut candy workshop, taste fresh seasonal fruit, and listen to southern folk music. You get back to Ho Chi Minh City by evening.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local Vietnamese lunch)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Queen Ann Hotel or similar), Hotel (Harmony Saigon Hotel & Spa or similar), Hotel (The Myst Dong Khoi or similar)

    Included Activities

    • Cu Chi Tunnels exploration with underground living quarters and military facilities
    • Introductory documentary about tunnel construction
    • War-era snacks tasting: tapioca and herbal tea
    • Scenic boat cruise on Tien River (Dragon/Unicorn/Phoenix/Tortoise islands)
    • Traditional sampan ride through narrow canals
    • Visit coconut candy workshop
    • Seasonal fruit tasting with honey tea
    • Southern Vietnamese folk music performance

    Optional Activities

    • Village bicycle tour
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Tien River
    My Tho
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  5. Day 5

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Your last day is completely free until your airport transfer. Relax at your hotel, spend time exploring Ho Chi Minh City on your own, or visit anything you missed earlier. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and take you to the airport for your flight home.

    End point
    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam (Hotels located in District 1, including Ben Nghe, Hoa Binh, Tu Duc, and Tran Quang Khai wards.)
    Meals
    Breakfast
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  • Vietnam Highlights: 5-Day Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh with Up Travel Vietnam reviewer 1
    · July 3rd, 2025
    This is a partially guided tour meaning you will be on day trips pre-booked for you. My main contact person was Hannah and her response time was excellent via WhatsApp. I always knew the name of the drivers, tour guides and license plate of the vehicles that were picking me up. This is a great option for anyone who, like me, wanted to take a break from planning their own day trips for a few days. Transportation being pre booked was also a huge relief especially after arriving from the airport.
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    Hi there, Thank you for sharing your experience! We’re so glad Hannah’s quick communication and careful planning made your trip stress-free, from airport pickups to day tours. It’s wonderful to know you could fully relax and enjoy without the hassle of... Show more
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    Trip date: June 2025
  • Vietnam Highlights: 5-Day Tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh with Up Travel Vietnam reviewer 2
    · July 3rd, 2025
    This is a partially guided tour meaning you will be joining multiple day trips that are pre-booked for you. My contact person Hannah was great. She gave great response time and gave me information on who would be picking me up each day and what time to expect them and what vehicle. Booking this five day tour allowed me to not have to plan my own day trips and transportation.
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    Up Travel Vietnam commented on this review
    Thank you so much, Kedz Mc, for your detailed review! We're thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our partially guided tour from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. It's great to know that Hannah provided excellent support, ensuring you had all the information you... Show more
    Trip date: June 2025

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    Asked on May 11th, 2025

    Would i need to book this myself? if so please let me know the suggested flight time i should purchase that will not interrupt the morning tour.

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    • Up Travel VietnamOperatorWritten May 2025

      Domestic flight ticket from Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi is excluded in this package. You can book this ticket on your own. After you book our tour package, I will advise the suitable timing detail for this domestic flight accordingly for you.

    • Up Travel VietnamOperatorWritten May 2025

      The domestic flight will be from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh. In the morning, you will take a Hanoi half day mornign city tour so the suitable timing for the domestic flight from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh must be at 5pm onwards. The morning tour will finish at around 1:30pm. For domestic flight, you need to be at the airport 2 hours in advance, so the timing at 5pm onwards is the most suitable.

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