12 Day Vietnam North To South Experience

Name: 12 Day Vietnam North To South Experience
Brand: Tour
Rating: 5.0 (10 reviews)

Destinations: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, Mekong, Cu Chi, Ho Chi Minh City

Starts Hanoi

+ 5 Destinations Halong Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, Mekong, Cu Chi More

Ends Ho Chi Minh City

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Trip overview

This tour package is one of the best seller ones. Doing the 12 Day tour covering all our highlights such as Ha Hoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnel and Mekong Delta is a great way to discover Vietnam at a glance. Travellers will have a chance to enjoy and leisure during this tour. Group buying offer. Hurry up!!!!

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Trip Inclusion

11 nights’ accommodation included 10 nights in hotel, 1 night on Halong Bay cruise
Flight ticket Hanoi to Da Nang, Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city with 20 Kg check and 7 Kg hand carry
Airport transfer private car in Hanoi, Da Nang Ho Chi Minh international Airport
Guided Tour to Halong bay 2 days 1 night on Cruises, Sapa, Mekong Delta and Cu Chi Tunnel.
Transportation on tour.
Meal as mentioned: B= Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner
Tax and service charge.

Trip Exclusions

Return airfares from your country to Vietnam
Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Other things are not mentioned clearly in the packages
Visa to Vietnam

Package Price

Tour price is in AUD, based on DOUBLE/TWIN sharing

Accomodation Standard	3 Star	4 Star	5 Star
Tour offer price	1600	2150	2950
Public rate	3571	4714	6544
Save off	45%	46%	45%

Solo Traveller/Single supplement: Please contact us for the best offer

Children Policy

Adding occupants above standard:
Children under 5 years old, sharing bed with parents: 40% of adult price
Children from 5 years old to 8 years old, share bed with parent: 85% of adult price, if staying in an extra bed: 95% of adult price
Children from 9 years old are the same price as adults price
The second child will have different price and will be advised in each case

Term And Condition

Fine Print

Blackout dates: 15-19 Feb 2026 (Vietnamese Lunar New Year)
Deal is valid for 1 person based on 2 people traveling together (twin-share)
Deal is non-refundable, surcharges apply to any date changes
High season surcharge of $100 applies on the following dates:

- 24 Dec to 4 Jan, 20 April to 5 May, 28 Aug to 5 Sept, Feb

- Summer holiday surcharge for travel in June, July, Aug: 80 AUD per person

Upgrades available at an additional charge, payable directly to the partner (Halong Tours Booking):

Extend your stay and travel to other places around Vietnam such as Nha Trang, Phu Quoc, Da Lat, etc.

How to Redeem

Can travel from: 1 Dec 2025
Can travel to: 30 Sep 2026
Tours depart Daily
Must book at least two weeks before travel date or no later than 30 Aug 2026
Email to book: info@halongtoursbooking.com

Hotel List On Packages

HOTELS LIST ON ALL PACKAGE *
	3 Star Package	4 Star package	5 Star package
Hotel in Hanoi
Hotel Name	La Dolce Vita Hotel	Rex Hanoi Hotel	Apricot Hotel
Add	53 Hang Bo	44 Gia Ngu	136 Hang Trong
Room type	Superior room	Deluxe room	Sketch room
Cruise in Halong Bay
Cruise Name	Le Journey Classic cruise	Syrena cruise/ Le Journey Premium Cruise	La Casta Cruise
Room type	Deluxe cabin	Deluxe cabin/ Deluxe cabin	Junior Suite cabin
Hotel in Sapa
Hotel Name	Sapa Panorama Hotel	Sapa Legend Hotel	Pao’s Sapa Leisure
Add	10 Hoang Dieu	1 Thu Dau Mot	Muong Hoa Street
Room type	Superior room	Superior room	Deluxe room
Hotel in Hoi An
Hotel name	Kiman Hotel and Spa	Hoi An Delicacy Hotel/ Amina Lantana Hoi An	La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa
Add	461-463 Hai Ba Trung	116 Hung Vuong Street/ 97 Nguyen Duy Hieu	130 Hung Vuong
Room type	Superior room	Deluxe City View room/ Deluxe Pool View Room	Deluxe room
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh
Hotel Name	Prague Saigon Hotel/Nicecy Boutique Hotel	Harmony Saigon Hotel/ Paragon Saigon Hotel	Hotel Majestic Saigon/ La Siesta Premium Saigon
Add	175/10-12 Pham Ngu Lao/ 27-29 Truong Dinh	34 Bui Thi Xuan Street/ 22 Thi Sach Street	1 Dong Khoi Street/ 180 - 188 Ly Tu Trong Street
Room type	Superior room	Premier Deluxe Room/ Deluxe Room	Cenctury Deluxe City Room/ Deluxe Room

* Hotels are subjected to availability and can be changed to similar one in case of fully booked

Visa to Vietnam

This is the udpated information reagarding Visa to Vietnam and Cambodia till with Australians and New Zealand passport holders. Please check with us via info@halongtoursbooking.com if you have different nationality for most update and accurate information

VIETNAM EVISA: This MUST be applied prior to your travelling date. This letter can be obtained via 3 main ways:

+ Contact the nearest Vietnamese Embassy in your place

+ Apply online via our governmental immigration department official website and follow instructions (https://evisa.gov.vn)

+ Use our service (Highly recommend): We can assist you to arrange an E-Visa to enter Vietnam all you need to do is to send over your details. The fee is 52 USD/person for single entry for 30 days including the stamp fee in which you do not need to pay any extra fee at the airport.

Gift Card Promotion

Gift card Promotion:

$50 Gift Card - customer pays $45
$100 Gift Card - customer pays $90
$250 Gift Card - customer pays $225
$500 Gift Card - customer pays $425
$750 Gift Card - customer pays $600
$1,000 Gift Card - customer pays $750

Term and Condition

The gift card program does not apply at the same time with other promotional programs
Does not apply to individual services such as day trips or air tickets, visas, etc.
Customers buy gift cards and use them on merchant website : Please refer the site to cellect packages here: https://halongtoursbooking.com/tours/gift-card-promotion-c469
Customers can buy multiple gift cards to redeem in a tour package,
If customers buy a tour with a higher value of gift card, they will pay the difference in cash to the merchant
The remaining amount due to redeeming a gift card is not refundable

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Tour itinerary

Day 1: Ha Noi Arrival- Airport Transfer- Check In Hotel In Hanoi (N/A)

Pick up the airport and then transfer you to the hotel in Hanoi centre – the most exciting place for tourist. After that you are free to visit Hanoi City by yourself. Note: Check in time is 14:00 P.M.

Hanoi Old quarter- Home to a mix of Vietnamese architecture, green spaces, ancient shops and fresh-as-it-gets street food — all of it easily explored on foot. At first look, these 36 streets can feel frenetic.

Night 1: Overnight in hotel in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi - Halong Bay (B/L/D)

3 Star & 4 Star Cruise Itinerary

08:00-8:30 am: Our guide will meet you at your hotel. The shuttle bus picks up. Enjoy the peaceful scenery as we travel through the countryside, farmland and Red River delta.

12:00 – 12:30 Arriving Tuan Chau Marina. Welcome aboard the cruise. Meet the captain, crew and join us for welcome drink as we tell you about life onboard.

12:30: Check in your cabin. Time to refresh.

13:00: A delectable lunch is served while cruising ahead to Ha Long Bay

14:00: Explore the Surprising Cave – the most beautiful cave in Ha long Bay, one of the widest grottoes in Ha Long Bay with thousands of stalactites and stalagmites.

15:30 visit Titop Island for swimming, climbing up to the Top of the Island to take the best view of Halong Bay. Continue cruising to the quiet area while enjoy beautiful seascape on the way.

18:00: Enjoy the Sunset Party on sundeck.

19:00 Dinner is served.

21:00pm: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke singing.

Option travel with 5-star cruise:

Hanoi-Halong - Lan Ha Bay (Meal: B, L, D)

8.00-8.30am: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi then transfer to Halong Bay by Limosine via high way

11.30am: Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in at the waiting room.

12.30pm: Welcome to Lacasta Cruise and enjoy a welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedures.

13.30pm: Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Halong –Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

15.45pm: You can choose to experience spa treatment, relax on the sundesk, outdoor swimming pool or explore Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayakinghere.

17:30 – 18:30pm: Come back to our La Casta cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour Promotion (buy 2 get 1 free with some kinds of drinks) at the bar while watching the view of the bay at sunset.

19.30pm: Dinner is served at the restaurant.

21:00pm: Evening entertainment: Squid fishing, karaoke singing...

(In unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guest, this destination would be change into Light cave- famous for the pristine natural beauty and poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. You can join with our activities such as: kayaking, sightseeing on the bamboo boat, … - It’s time for you to enjoy bamboo boats or swimming which is an interesting activity to discover the truest beauty of the stunning limestone structure and the blue sky of Lan Ha Bay)

Night 2: Overnight on Cruise

Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi - Check In Hotel In Hanoi (B/L)

3 Star & 4 Star Cruise Itinerary

6:30 – 6:45 Do Tai Chi or a photo hunt

7:00 Have breakfast on board while the boat starts cruising to the Natural Preservation Zone.

8:00 Kayaking to explore around the area or visit a floating house and learn about the daily life of the local fishermen who live there.

9:00 We board the cruise again .Take time to refresh and relax before checking out. Bags can be left in luggage store.

10:00 Join the Cooking Class where your can learn to make Vietnames traditional Spring rolls before an brunch is served.

11: 30 – 12:00 Disembark at the harbor Tuan Chau Marina.

17:00 Arrival back at your hotel in Hanoi

Option travel with 5-star cruise:

Lan Ha Bay – Ha Noi – Recheck in hotel (Meal: B, L)

7.00am: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.

8.15am: Visit the famous Frog Pond area, this is the filming location of the famous movie Kong Skull Island (King Kong) in Quang Ninh 2018. Here you can freely kayak to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself in the cool, clear blue water.

09.00am: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

9.30am: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedures

10.15am: Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbor.

11.30am: You take the high-speed canoe back to Tuan Chau port. Return to Hanoi by the luxury limousine.

15.30pm: Arrive in Hanoi

* Because of cruising conditions, the program may be changed slightly due to specific weather or tide conditions without prior notice to visitors. Wi-Fi is available although internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Ha Long.

* Note: Timeline is just approximate

Night 3: Overnight in Hanoi

Day 4: Hanoi – Bus To Sapa – Cat Cat Village Trekking (B/L)

06:00 – 06:30: Pick up from the hotel, get on a bus and depart for Sapa

13.00: Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H'mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.

The tour guide will be waiting for you at Bus station. Then, please follow the guide to go to hotel. Enjoy the lunch with local Vietnamese dishes, check-in procedures

14.30: A short trek to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H'mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for bus to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.

17.00: Come back to Sapa Town.

Distance: Ha Noi - Sapa; 320 kms - 6 hours

Trekking distance is about 4-5 kms/Duration: ~2hours

Night 4: Overnight in Hotel in Sapa town

Day 5: Sapa - Y Linh Ho- Lao Chai- Ta Van Village- Bus Back To Hanoi (B/L)

Have breakfast at hotel and prepare light pack for trekking.

09.30: Trek from Sapa to Y Linh Ho then trek through the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black Hmong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain.

12.30: Picnic lunch at Lao Chai Village

13.30: Heading to Ta Van village - home of Dzay ethnic people.

14.30: Bus picks you up at Ta Van Bridge to Sapa.

15.00-15:30: The tour guide will take you to the bus stop to get the bus to Hanoi

21.00 – 21.30: Arrive in Ha Noi. Make your way back to your hotel.

Distance: Ha Noi - Sapa: 320 kms- 6 hours

Note: Trekking Length: 9 -10 km/Duration: 4.5 hours. Difficulty: 6/10

Night 5: Overnight in Hotel Hanoi

Day 6: Hanoi- Airport Transfer- Fly To Da Nang- Check In Hotel In Hoi An (B)

Today, you will have free time to discover Hanoi old quarter until our driver come to transfer you to airport. Taking a flight to Da Nang then check in hotel in Hoi An, free and easy.

Once a bustling Southeast Asian trading port, the city is still a powerful melange of cultures, influences and traditions. Marvellously preserved Japanese merchant houses and historic Vietnamese trading warehouses rub shoulders with grand Confucian temples and modern office buildings to form a colourful tapestry.

The ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was the most important trading port in Southeast Asia in the 15th century. Its ancient past is superbly preserved in an enchanting collection of temples, pagodas, shop houses and magnificent private homes in the town's Old Quarter.

Night 6: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An Free Day (B)

Today, you will have the whole day to explore Hoi An town on your own.

Otherwise, you can contact Halong Tours Booking to book the optional tour as below:

Optional tour: Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge- way to paradise.

Spend your time on the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, then take The Climbing Train to visit the top of the mountain& further, explore Le Jardin D’Amour (consists of 9 gardens), Debay Wine Cellar (old wineries) & Ling Ung Pagoda. Visit the French Village, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Join in Fantasy Park with Walking in Fairy Forest and much more.

Night 7: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An Free Day (B)

You will have the whole day free in Hoi An, and discover the beautiful ancient town on your own.

Or you can choose to do one of our optional tours as below:

Optional tour: Hoi An cooking class tour.

Visit Hoi An market to buy ingredients for the cooking class. You then ride to Tra Que village (a short 15 minutes cycle away.) You will be welcomed with a special local soft drink - “É” water or local tea. After your welcome, take a short walk around the vegetable garden to see local farmers at work.

Begin to learn how to cook local delicacies.

After your cooking class, enjoy the foods cooked by yourself. By bicycle we return back to the hotel.

Optional tour: My Son Holy Land Tour (Light Lunch included).

My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures. Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide. A light lunch will be served as well.

Night 8: Overnight in Hoi An

Day 9: Hoi An - Airport Transfer - Flight To Ho Chi Minh City (B)

After breakfast at your hotel and you are free till airport transfer. Today, you will have a flight to Ho Chi Minh city and stay overnight at the most touristic area of Ho Chi Minh City.

Ho Chi Minh - Vietnam’s largest economic center and cultural capital, Ho Chi Minh City boasts soaring skyscrapers that tower over charming French colonial structures and traditional pagodas from Saigon’s yesteryear. Past the bustling streets and dizzying traffic

Night 9: Overnight in hotel in Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: Mekong Delta Tour (B/L)

07:30 – 07:50: Leaving the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and start your trip to depart for My Tho, the town lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Upon arrival, visit Vinh Trang pagoda which sated back to the late 19^th century. Then boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around country lane and seeing orchards, enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City by 17.30-18.00

Night 10: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 11: Cu Chi Tunnel Tour (B)

07:30 – 07:50: Pick up at your hotel and depart to Cu Chi will take approximately one and a half hours bus driving.

Upon arrival, before exploring the tunnels, you will have some short introduction followed by introductory video about how the tunnels were constructed and how the people survived in the harsh conditions of the wartime.

Then, spend your time exploring the remaining area and tunnel systems which included the special constructed living areas with kitchens, bedrooms side by side with other martial facilities like storage, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers helping whoever lives inside the tunnels meet their basic needs.

Besides, there are also many hidden trap doors and dangerous traps within the maze-like tunnels for security purpose during the war. Afterward, special tea and cassava (guerilla’s food during the war) will be served.

Break time for relaxation or time for those who want to try the real shooting gun before returning to Saigon by 14.00

Night 12: Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Day 12: HCMC - Airport Transfer - Trip Ends (B)

Today, you are free to visit Ho Chi Minh City (Airport code: SGN) and shopping for souvenirs until our driver transfers you to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight back home.

Hotel check out time: 12.00

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Angela Smallwood
5.0 - Excellent
Alice did a great job organizing my tour. She provided great support throughout my trip to Vietnam.Thank you so much for all your hard work Alice!
5

Graham Foster
5.0 - Excellent
We purchase tickets for a 12 day tour with Halong Tours. From the first contact to the last, they have provided nothing but excellent service. Many thanks to Kelvin originally, and then Alice - we cannot fault their level of communication and support they provided us. We made many changes to our itinerary (day trips, 1/2 day activities etc), and nothing was a problem.First time we met face to face ..More
We purchase tickets for a 12 day tour with Halong Tours. From the first contact to the last, they have provided nothing but excellent service. Many thanks to Kelvin originally, and then Alice - we cannot fault their level of communication and support they provided us. We made many changes to our itinerary (day trips, 1/2 day activities etc), and nothing was a problem.First time we met face to face was actually in Hanoi - with everything done via email or WhatsApp. Alice was always available for help via WhatsApp - anytime of day.Thank you Alice + Halong Tours. You made our visit to Vietnam a rich and enjoyable experience.Less
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Vaughan W
5.0 - Excellent
From start to finish, our Vietnam adventure was made unforgettable thanks to Alice and the incredible team at Halong Tours. Alice is an absolute superstar – always one step ahead, solving little travel hiccups before they became problems. When drivers went missing or hotels were fully booked, she magically sorted everything with speed, professionalism, and a smile.Thanks to her, our trip was ..More
From start to finish, our Vietnam adventure was made unforgettable thanks to Alice and the incredible team at Halong Tours. Alice is an absolute superstar – always one step ahead, solving little travel hiccups before they became problems. When drivers went missing or hotels were fully booked, she magically sorted everything with speed, professionalism, and a smile.Thanks to her, our trip was stress-free, full of laughter, and packed with unforgettable memories. The tours were well-organised, the guides warm and knowledgeable, and the whole journey ran seamlessly – all because Alice truly cares about her guests.We’ve travelled widely, but rarely have we met someone as dedicated and capable as Alice. She turned what could have been just a good holiday into a fantastic, once-in-a-lifetime experience.We will definitely return to Vietnam and book with Halong Tours again. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to see the beauty of Vietnam while being looked after like family.Less
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Belinda
5.0 - Excellent
Well organised tour Highlights of Vietnam. Everything was taken care of with every detail, all transfers, hotels and day trips were fantastic.
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anurodhi panditharatne
5.0 - Excellent
Amazing well organised tour. Thank u Alice from Halong bay tours. It was the perfect tour with no negatives!!!!!! Excellent service. Great accomodation. Wholesome itenarary with value for money. Great tour guides.
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Greg and Samantha
5.0 - Excellent
Many thanks to Ms Alice who did a great job of organising our tour, nothing was a problem and has a great grasp of the English language and we also had the honour to meet her at our hotel in HanoiGreat trip, nice accommodation and hotels located in very central locations.
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Michelle Green
5.0 - Excellent
Halong Tours Booking were simply fantastic. They were so organised in terms of communications prior to our trip - over 6 months in advance - during the visit and at every step of the way on WhatsApp after meeting us personally in Hanoi. Kelvin should be congratulated for his impeccable service, as well as all of the other staff involved in selecting places to stay, the tours and the transfers ..More
Halong Tours Booking were simply fantastic. They were so organised in terms of communications prior to our trip - over 6 months in advance - during the visit and at every step of the way on WhatsApp after meeting us personally in Hanoi. Kelvin should be congratulated for his impeccable service, as well as all of the other staff involved in selecting places to stay, the tours and the transfers which made up our very professional itinerary. My partner and I travelled as a couple and found it very relaxing and enabled us to get around Vietnam from North to South in a reasonable amount of time. We actually started in the South but Halong Tours Booking were able to accommodate our adjustments.Less
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Jane Small
5.0 - Excellent
Incredibly helpful staff. Very patient as we navigated trip planning from 2 separate states. Looking forward to the next trip already.
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debra
5.0 - Excellent
I booked and have had wonderful customer service, very prompt and helpful with our enquiries. Tracy at Halong Tours has been fabulous. Highly recommend this agent and Tracey
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Susan smith
5.0 - Excellent
Could not recommend Kelvin and Halong Tours more. Absolutely brilliant from the moment we booked. Helping us every step of the way including visa and extra adventures we wanted to go on. We will book our next adventures to Vietnam with them Also. Vietnam is more than we hoped for. We cannot wait to go back. Vietnam is breathtaking. We loved it