Vietnam · City Tours

7-Day Vietnam Tour of Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang and Ba Na Hills

7 Days Round trip from Đ. Trường Sơn Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Cruise the Mekong waterways around My Tho, Ben Tre, and Unicorn Island
  • 02 Explore Ho Chi Minh City's landmarks, from Independence Palace to Chợ Lớn
  • 03 Take a scenic waterbus ride along the Saigon River past Landmark 81 and Bitexco
  • 04 Visit Linh Ứng Pagoda, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An Ancient Town by night
  • 05 Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills and walk across the Golden Bridge

Join this 7-day Vietnam tour to experience the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ba Na Hills. Cruise through the waterways of My Tho and Ben Tre, explore major landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City, and enjoy a scenic waterbus ride along the Saigon River. In central Vietnam, visit Linh Ứng Pagoda, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An Ancient Town at night, then ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills and walk across the famous Golden Bridge. This journey offers a well-rounded look at Vietnam's southern and central regions through culture, local life, and iconic attractions.

After the first cable car ride, visit the Golden Bridge, known for its exotic structure and recognized as one of the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges by the British Guard newspaper.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Included · Standard
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities My Tho, Ho Chi Minh, Danang, Hoi An, Mekong Delta
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

  • 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 2 pm onwards.
  • Please note that the vehicles' designated parking areas at Ho Chi Minh Airport are approximately 150 meters from the arrival gate. We appreciate your understanding regarding the short walk involved in this process.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: None

Tour Guide: None

Transfer: Private car

2
Day 02

My Tho and Mekong Delta Day Trip

GROUP SIZE: 4 - 12 people

PICK-UP: 07:30 - 08:00 (the pick-up time depends on the customer's hotel/accommodation's exact location).

RETURN: 17:30

ROUTE: HCMC - My Tho - Ben Tre - HCMC

  • Leave the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City behind and depart for My Tho, a town on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vĩnh Tràng Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century, then board a sampan and cruise along the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.
  • Stop at Unicorn Island, walk along the country lane, see orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, and listen to folk songs and music performed by local people. Visit the fruit plantation.
  • Ride a hand-rowed sampan through the Thoi Son canal and enjoy the beauty of the countryside. Visit a family-run honey-bee farm and enjoy honey tea, then stop by a coconut candy workshop.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant during the break.
  • In the afternoon, cycle around Tan Thach village and meet the villagers to experience the daily life of the locals in the Mekong Delta. For those who cannot join the cycling trip, relax in a hammock and enjoy the cool breeze. Return to Ho Chi Minh City - end of trip.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Transfer: Group transfer

3
Day 03

Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Saigon River Waterbus

GROUP SIZE: 12 people

PICK-UP: 07:30 - 08:00 (the pick-up time depends on your accommodation's exact location)

RETURN: 18:00

ROUTE: HCM City

  • Take the morning trip to Independence Palace, also known as the Reunification Palace, built on the site of the former Norodom Palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by architect Ngô Viết Thụ.
  • Continue to admire beautiful structures from the French colonial era, such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the historic Central Post Office. This is followed by the remarkable War Remnants Museum, which has a vast display related to the Indochina wars.
  • Have lunch at a local restaurant.
  • Continue the city tour in the afternoon by discovering the city's western side. Ride to Chợ Lớn (Big Market) and Thien Hau Pagoda, located in Chinatown.
  • Continue to Bạch Đằng Harbour. After checking the Waterbus tickets and settling into your seat, the boat will depart. During the trip, enjoy a unique view of some of the city's most typical commercial buildings, including the Vinhomes Central Park urban area, the magnificent Landmark 81 tower, the Bitexco Financial Tower, and the green, peaceful District 2. Many stunning moments await you as you discover the soul of this land - the Saigon River - by waterbus. You may gain a more accurate view of the land once called the Paris of Indochina or the Pearl of the Far East.
  • 18:00: Transfer back to your hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Transfer: Group transfer

4
Day 04

Fly from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang

  • After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time until our car comes to your hotel to transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your flight to Da Nang.
  • Our car in Da Nang will pick you up at Da Nang International Airport and transfer you to the hotel. Your room will be available upon arrival from 2 p.m. onwards.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Guide: None

Transfer: Private car

5
Day 05

Da Nang, Marble Mountains, and Hoi An by Night

  • 2:00 - 2:15 pm: The car and tour guide will pick you up at the hotel and begin the visit to Linh Ứng Pagoda. Linh Ứng Pagoda is one of the most impressive tourist sites, with its 70 m-high and 40 m-wide Lady Buddha artwork, which has become a famous Buddhist area in Việt Nam.
  • 3:30 - 4:00 pm: Leave Linh Ứng Pagoda for Marble Mountains, where you will explore Tàng Chơn Cave. Then move to the Stone Carving Village of Non-Nước to admire fine stone art and buy some nice souvenirs.
  • 5:00 - 5:30 pm: Head to Hoi An to visit the ancient town, including the Japanese Bridge, old house, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and pagoda.
  • Enjoy walking and shopping at Nguyễn Hoàng Night Market, and visit Lantern Street and the Hoài River.
  • 6:30 - 7:00 pm: Have dinner with local foods from Hoi An, including Cao Lầu, chicken rice, and wonton.
  • 8:00 - 8:30 pm: The car and tour guide will transfer you back to your hotel. End of services.
  • Lunch is on your own. Overnight at the hotel.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Transfer: Group transfer

6
Day 06

Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge Experience

  • 07:30 a.m.-08:00 a.m.: Our minivan and tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby. Enjoy the ride to Ba Na Hills and travel by cable car.
  • Spend your time on Southeast Asia's most modern cable car, visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, and admire the breathtaking view of Da Nang coastal city.
  • After the first cable car ride, visit the Golden Bridge, known for its exotic structure and recognized as one of the world's most prominent pedestrian bridges by the British Guard newspaper. You will also visit Le Jardin D'Amourn, which consists of nine gardens, and Linh Ung Pagoda.
  • Take the second cable car to visit the French Village, where you can enjoy street music, see art statues, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, the Carnival Performance Show, and Square Du Dome.
  • Have lunch at the restaurant (buffet).
  • Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in, such as Helios Waterfall, Time Gate, and the Moon Kingdom. Join Fantasy Park by walking through Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D Wild West, enjoying a 4D death race ride, watching 3D Mega 360 degrees, riding on a journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging the Freefall Tower, participating in an adventure in Horror House, and playing over 90 free games.
  • 3:00 pm: Return to the cable car after leaving Ba Na Hills.
  • 5:00 p.m.: Our minivan brings you back to your hotel. Tour ends.

Our Services:

Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Tour Guide: English-speaking guide

Transfer: Group transfer

7
Day 07

Da Nang Departure

  • After checking out of the hotel, our driver will drop you off at the airport for your flight back. You will not have a tour guide with you, but you can enjoy some downtime before takeoff.

End of service

Our Services:

Accommodation: None

Meals: Breakfast

Tour Guide: None

Transfer: Private car

Saigon River, Landmark 81, Golden Bridge, Hoi An Ancient Town

Where this trip takes you

Saigon River, Landmark 81, Golden Bridge, Hoi An Ancient Town

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Đ. Trường Sơn 5 cities · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Accommodation in twin, double, or triple-sharing rooms; check-in time: 14:00, check-out time: 12:00 - 4 nights in hotel
  • All rooms are air-conditioned and offer a private bathroom. Hotel breakfast is included. Full hotel information will be sent after your booking is completed.
  • English-speaking local guide, as mentioned in the itinerary
  • Mineral water and meals as specified in the itinerary (6 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner)
  • Customers' special requests about food will be noted and informed to the tour operator after booking
  • Transfers for arrival and departure
  • Transportation for the tour with air-conditioning, as mentioned

What's Not Included

  • Vietnam visa fee
  • International air ticket: Customer's country -> Vietnam and Vietnam -> Customer's country
  • Domestic flight: Hanoi -> Da Nang
  • Other meals and drinks
  • Tip for guide and driver
  • Personal expenses, including shopping, telephone usage, beverage usage, etc.
  • Supplement for French, Spanish, Italian, and German-speaking guide
  • Christmas or New Year's Eve Gala dinner (if any)

Know before you go

  • CHILD POLICY
  • Child from 10 years old up: 100% of adult fare
  • Children under 10 years old sharing with 01 adult: 90% of adult fare
  • Child under 10 years old sharing with 02 adults: with extra bed: 75% of adult fare / without extra bed: 50% of adult fare
  • Child under 2 years old sharing with 02 adults without bed: FOC
  • Basic 3-star hotel is included. If you want to change to the 4-star option, please get in touch with us.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Noi Bai International Airport, Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter, Da Nang International Airport, Hotel in Da Nang Centre
Tour start
Đ. Trường Sơn, Phường 2, Tân Bình, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Đ. Trường Sơn.

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Estimated room rates

Single Room $395.00 — $628.00
Double Sharing $395.00 — $431.00

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