From Saigon to Hanoi | Vietnam Private Tour (12D11N)
Tour Description
✨ From Saigon to Hanoi | Vietnam Private Tour (12D11N)
From the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the legendary limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, this 12-day private tour takes you on a complete journey through the heart of Vietnam. Travel through Mui Ne's desert dunes, Nha Trang's crystal island waters, Hoi An's lantern-lit ancient streets, Hue's imperial citadels, Hanoi's thousand-year-old capital, and the UNESCO wonder of Ha Long Bay — all in one seamlessly connected private itinerary.
💎 Tour Highlights
✅ Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day City Tour
✅ Mui Ne Fishing Village & Flying Sand Dunes (Doi Cat Bay) Sunset
✅ White Sand Dunes (Bau Trang) Sunrise & Lotus Lake
✅ Fairy Stream (Suoi Tien) — Red Canyon Walk
✅ Nha Trang 4-Island Tour — Black Island, Round Stone Beach Island, First Island (Floating Sea Party), Mieu Island
✅ Long Son Pagoda, Nha Trang Cathedral & Po Nagar Cham Towers
✅ Hon Chong Promontory — Complimentary Vietnamese Drip Coffee
✅ Cam Kim Island — Bamboo Basket Boat & Crab Fishing
✅ Hoi An Ancient Town (UNESCO) — Tan Ky House, Japanese Covered Bridge, Fujian & Guangzhao Assembly Halls, DIY Lantern Making
✅ Hoi An Memories Show
✅ Ba Na Hills — Cable Car, Golden Bridge (佛手桥), Fantasy Park
✅ My Khe Beach — Forbes Top 6 Most Beautiful Beaches
✅ Da Nang Cathedral (Pink Cathedral) & Son Tra Peninsula
✅ Hue Imperial Citadel & Noon Gate (UNESCO)
✅ Thien Mu Pagoda & Royal Mausoleums
✅ Hanoi City Tour — One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem Lake, 36 Ancient Streets Cyclo Ride
✅ Water Puppet Show — 1,000-Year-Old Vietnamese Art Form
✅ Ha Long Bay Cruise (UNESCO) — Soi Sim Island, Surprise Cave, Thien Cung Cave & More
🧭 Itinerary Overview
Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City half-day city tour, then drive to Mui Ne — evening at Mui Ne Fishing Village and sunset at the Flying Sand Dunes.
Day 2: White Sand Dunes sunrise, Lotus Lake, Flying Sand Dunes full experience, Fairy Stream — then onward to Nha Trang.
Day 3: Full day Nha Trang 4-island tour — snorkelling, beach, floating sea party, and aquarium.
Day 4: Nha Trang city tour — pagoda, cathedral, Cham Towers, drip coffee — then fly to Da Nang.
Day 5: Cam Kim Island basket boat experience, Hoi An Ancient Town, Hoi An Memories Show.
Day 6: Ba Na Hills — cable car, Golden Bridge, Fantasy Park.
Day 7: Da Nang city sights — My Khe Beach, APEC Park, Pink Cathedral, Son Tra Peninsula — then drive to Hue.
Day 8: Hue Imperial Citadel, Noon Gate, Thien Mu Pagoda, Royal Mausoleums — then fly to Hanoi.
Day 9: Full Hanoi city tour — pagodas, temples, lakes, ancient streets, and Water Puppet Show.
Day 10: Ha Long Bay cruise — Soi Sim Island, Hero Island, and six ancient caves.
Day 11: Ha Long Bay → return to Hanoi, free time in the capital.
Day 12: Transfer to airport and depart home.
Looking for something a little different 🤔? This itinerary can be fully customized to your liking—including the pace of the tour and which day tours you’d like to include or skip. Just get in touch, and we’ll be happy to craft a version that’s perfect for you.
🌟 Why Choose Our From Saigon to Hanoi Private Tour?
1. Private Vehicle & Direct Transfers: You'll enjoy a comfortable ride in a private vehicle exclusively for your group for the entirety of the journey, with smooth and stress-free transitions between every destination.
2. Dedicated Guide Attention: With a dedicated English-speaking guide focused solely on your group, you'll receive personalised explanations and cultural insights at every stop — from the ancient Cham Towers of Nha Trang to the imperial halls of Hue's Forbidden City.
3. Minimal Waiting Time: Since your group sets the pace, there's no waiting for large crowds or coordinating with strangers. You move smoothly and efficiently from one experience to the next.
4. Space, Comfort & Personal Freedom: A private tour gives you the freedom to linger — whether that means an extra moment at the White Sand Dunes at sunrise, drifting through Hoi An's lantern-lit streets, or soaking in Ha Long Bay from the deck of your cruise boat.
5. Safe & Stress-Free Touring: With a private guide and vehicle handling every transfer — including coordination of your two domestic flights on Day 4 and Day 8 — every aspect of the journey is calmly organised. No navigating Vietnam's busy roads on your own.
6. Photo-Friendly Moments: You'll never feel rushed at a scenic stop. From the Golden Bridge's giant stone hands at Ba Na Hills to the limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay, every iconic moment is yours to capture at your own pace.
7. Rich Cultural Appreciation: Without group distractions, your guide can share thoughtful perspectives on Vietnam's layered history — from the 7th-century Cham Kingdom at Po Nagar Towers to the Nguyen Dynasty's imperial legacy at Hue's Forbidden City, and the 1,000-year-old art of water puppetry in Hanoi.
8. Exclusive Experience, No Planning Needed: Everything is arranged in advance. Simply book, arrive, and enjoy. The itinerary is thoughtfully designed to balance iconic highlights with hidden gems across Vietnam's most rewarding regions.
9. Flexible Pace Within a Set Route: Even with a fixed 12-day schedule, Day 11 is built in as a free and restful day in Hanoi after Ha Long Bay, giving your group space to breathe and explore independently before departure.
10. Easy & Pleasant Communication: With a guide dedicated entirely to your group, communication is natural, comfortable, and unhurried — ask questions freely and enjoy a tour that feels friendly and conversational from day one.
Itinerary
Saigon Streets & Coastal Roads — Welcome to Mui Ne
A morning in Ho Chi Minh City's bustling heart before hitting the open road south. Arrive in Mui Ne just in time to watch the sun sink behind the Flying Sand Dunes — golden hour at its most dramatic.
Sunrise Dunes, Desert Lakes & Red Canyon Streams
Chase the sunrise over the White Sand Dunes, then spend the morning exploring Lotus Lake, the Flying Dunes, and the rust-red Fairy Stream before the long, scenic drive up the coast to Nha Trang.
Four Islands, Coral Reefs & a Party on the Sea
A full day on the water. Snorkel the reefs around Black Island, drift past Round Stone Beach, join the legendary floating sea party, then cap it off at Mieu Island's marine aquarium.
Gothic Spires, Cham Towers & Flying North
A morning of Nha Trang's spiritual landmarks — a towering pagoda, a Gothic cathedral, and ancient Cham towers — before a complimentary drip coffee at Hon Chong and an evening flight north to Da Nang.
Basket Boats, Ancient Alleyways & A Show on the River
Paddle through Cam Kim Island's waterways in a traditional bamboo basket boat, then lose yourself in Hoi An's golden-lit Ancient Town. End the night with the spectacular Hoi An Memories riverside show.
Above the Clouds — Cable Cars, Golden Bridges & Fantasy Park
Ride one of the world's longest cable cars to Ba Na Hills, cross the iconic Golden Bridge cradled by giant stone hands, explore a hilltop pagoda, and spend the afternoon in Fantasy Park.
Pink Cathedrals, White Sands & the Road to Hue
A leisurely morning along Da Nang's coastline — the Pink Cathedral, My Khe Beach, the Dragon Bridge — before winding up the Son Tra Peninsula to Linh Ung Pagoda and its sweeping bay views. Then on to Hue.
Into the Forbidden City — Hue's Imperial Heart & Flying North
Step inside Hue's walled Imperial Citadel and Noon Gate, visit the tranquil Thien Mu Pagoda on the Perfume River, and pay respects at the royal mausoleums before an evening flight to Hanoi.
Capital City, Ancient Streets & Puppets on Water
One Pillar Pagoda, West Lake, the Temple of Literature, a cyclo ride through the 36 Ancient Streets, and a night of water puppetry — Hanoi's greatest hits in a single unforgettable day.
Dragons, Limestone & the Legendary Bay
Leave the city behind and cruise into Ha Long Bay. Weave through karst limestone islands, descend into otherworldly caves, and enjoy fresh seafood on deck with the bay all around you.
The Bay Fades Behind — Back to Hanoi
A gentle morning on the water before the cruise returns to shore. The afternoon is yours — wander Hanoi at your own pace, one last time.
Final Morning in Hanoi — Homeward Bound
A final morning in the capital before transferring to the airport. Twelve days, two thousand kilometres, one unforgettable Vietnam.
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What's Included
- Accommodation: 4-star hotel (local chain or equivalent), 11 nights, breakfast daily
- Transportation: Private vehicle throughout; domestic flights on Day 4 (Nha Trang → Da Nang) and Day 8 (Hue → Hanoi)
- Guide: Local experienced English-speaking guide
- Attraction tickets: Nha Trang 4-island tour, Ba Na Hills (cable car included), Hoi An Ancient Town entry, Hoi An Memories Show, Water Puppet Show, Ha Long Bay cruise, Cam Kim Island basket boat experience
- Special inclusions: Complimentary Vietnamese drip coffee at Hon Chong Promontory (Day 4)
- Tips & Supplement: Driver and guide tips included
- 20 meals included for groups of 8 pax and above
What's Not Included
- International flights (Singapore ↔ Vietnam)
- Meals not specified as included
- Personal expenses and optional activities
- Overtime charges beyond 8 hours/day
- Travel insurance
- Meals not included for groups under 8 pax
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