Vietnam 9 Days

Name: Vietnam Holiday in Your Eyes - 9 Days
Brand: Indochine Chic Travel
Price: 899 USD
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Vietnam Holiday in Your Eyes

9 days from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City · 2026 Edition

$899 USD per person

Daily departures · Private or small group · Indochine Chic

Last updated: March 2026 New: Ninh Binh extension & upgraded cruises Indochina 2026 Collection

Your 9-Day Journey · Day by Day

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Highlight: Cyclo ride through Old Quarter, street food feast with egg coffee at hidden café.

Airport pick-up, hotel check-in
Afternoon cyclo tour, Dong Xuan Market
Evening street food: Banh Cuon, grilled pork, egg coffee

3-Star Hotel Options in Hanoi:

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi City

Highlight: Temple of Literature, Train Street coffee, Ho Chi Minh complex and water puppet show.

Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature
Train Street experience
Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (exterior), Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda
Water Puppet show

Same 3-Star Hotel in Hanoi (second night):

Continue stay at chosen hotel above
Alternative: Grande Collection Hotel & Spa

Overnight in Hanoi

Day 3: Ninh Binh Discovery NEW 2026

Highlight: Trang An sampan ride through caves, Hoa Lu ancient capital, cycling villages.

Hoa Lu ancient capital temples
Lunch at local restaurant
Trang An boat trip (UNESCO)
Cycling through rural paddies

3-Star Options in Ninh Binh:

Overnight in Ninh Binh

Day 4: Ninh Binh – Halong Bay

Highlight: Mua Caves panoramic view, luxury cruise, Sung Sot Cave and sunset dining.

Mua Caves viewpoint (500 steps)
Transfer to Halong Bay, board cruise
Visit Sung Sot Cave
Sunset dinner, squid fishing

3-Star Halong Bay Cruises:

Overnight on Halong Bay cruise

Day 5: Halong – Fly to Da Nang

Highlight: Kayaking Luon Cave, Ti Top Island hike, flight to Da Nang & Hoi An.

Tai Chi, kayak in lagoon
Ti Top Island beach or summit
Brunch on board, disembark
Flight to Da Nang, transfer Hoi An

3-Star Hotels in Hoi An:

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 6: Hoi An Countryside

Highlight: Tra Que vegetable village farming, cooking class, basket boat ride.

Bicycle to Tra Que Village, farm work
Cooking class and lunch
Basket boat in coconut forest
Free evening in lantern town

Same Hoi An Hotel (second night):

Continue stay at chosen hotel

Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An – Fly to Saigon

Highlight: Free morning in Hoi An, flight to Ho Chi Minh City, optional Vespa tour.

Leisure: beach, shopping, or My Son
Transfer to Da Nang airport
Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Optional: Saigon Vespa night tour

3-Star Hotels in Ho Chi Minh City:

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 8: Cu Chi Tunnels & City

Highlight: Independence Palace, Cu Chi tunnel network, Ben Thanh Market.

Independence Palace, Notre Dame, Post Office
Cu Chi Tunnels exploration
Ben Thanh Market visit

Same Saigon Hotel (second night):

Continue stay at chosen hotel
Alternative: Riverside Hotel Saigon

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City

Day 9: Mekong Delta – Departure

Highlight: Mekong sampan cruise, Vinh Trang Pagoda, coconut candy workshop.

Vinh Trang Pagoda
Sampan boat on Mekong, islands
Honey farm, coconut candy
Lunch, transfer to airport

Note: No hotel tonight – departure flight

Tour ends at airport

Summary of 3-Star Hotels by Location

Hanoi (2 nights)

Hanoi Bonsella Hotel

Imperial Hotel & Spa

Hanoi Brilliant Hotel & Spa

Silk Path Boutique Hanoi

Luxor Boutique Hotel

Ninh Binh (1 night)

Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel

Tam Coc Garden Bungalow

Hoang Son Riverside Resort

Halong Bay (1 night)

Halong Fantasea Cruise

Victory Cruise

Syrena Cruise

Hoi An (2 nights)

Ancient Haven Hoi An

An Bang Sea Adventure Homestay

Hoi An Riverside Resort

Hoi An Traditional Homestay

Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights)

Elios Hotel Saigon

The Moon 3 Hotel

Sunrise Airport Hotel

Amango Home Le Thi Rieng

Gia Hoa Airport Hotel

Riverside Hotel Saigon

Hotels listed are examples based on typical 3-star inventory. Final hotels confirmed at booking will be of similar standard. All include daily breakfast.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Included

8 nights 3-star accommodation (hotels & 1 night cruise)
Daily breakfast, 8 lunches, 4 dinners
All entrance fees, boat trips, cycling
English-speaking guide (except free days)
Domestic flights: Hanoi–Da Nang, Da Nang–Saigon
Visa approval letter (stamping fee $25 extra)

Excluded

International flights
Early check-in / late check-out
Tips for guides & drivers
Beverages, meals not mentioned
Personal expenses, travel insurance
Peak season surcharges (Tet)

Policies & 2026 Updates

Cancellation: Free up to 30 days. 25% charge 15–29 days, 50% 7–14 days, 100% under 7 days. Peak season (Tet, Christmas) special conditions apply.

Child policy: Under 2: 10%, 2–5 years: 50% (sharing bed), 6–11 years: 75% (extra bed).

Hotel notes: 3-star hotels listed are examples; actual hotels may vary but will be of equivalent standard. All hotels provide breakfast, air conditioning, and private facilities.