12 days
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Nha Trang, Da Lat, Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh
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Taste your way through Hanoi, wake among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands, then trade the city bustle for Nha Trang’s beaches, Da Lat’s highlands and two nights beside the sea in Mui Ne. This 12-day Vietnam beach holiday combines guided discoveries with full days to enjoy the places you have come to see.
Follow a practical route: Hanoi → Ha Long Bay → Hanoi → fly to Cam Ranh for Nha Trang → Da Lat → Mui Ne → Ho Chi Minh City airport. The Hanoi night after the cruise gives breathing room before your flight. In the south, continue onwards by road rather than repeatedly returning to the same base.
This is a sample itinerary, designed around you. Vietpower Travel can tailor the hotel level, daily pace and balance of guided experiences and independent time. Couples, friends and families can each make it their own.
Send us your arrival and departure details. We will shape the airport pickups, the first evening in Hanoi and the final transfer from Mui Ne around your tickets. Add your children’s ages, preferred hotel standard and any must-do experiences, and let our team turn the route into your own holiday.
Chat with us on WhatsApp or use the tour enquiry form to receive a personalised itinerary and quotation or email our travel team.
| Days | Experience | Overnight |
|---|---|---|
| 1–2 | Hanoi arrival, city highlights and an Old Quarter food walk | Hanoi · 2 nights |
| 3 | Overnight cruise among Ha Long Bay’s limestone islands | Cruise · 1 night |
| 4 | Morning on the bay, then an easy evening back in Hanoi | Hanoi · 1 night |
| 5–7 | Flight to Cam Ranh, Nha Trang Bay day cruise and a beach day | Nha Trang · 3 nights |
| 8–9 | Scenic road journey to Da Lat and a countryside day | Da Lat · 2 nights |
| 10–11 | Continue to Mui Ne and enjoy an independent seaside day | Mui Ne · 2 nights |
| 12 | Road transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport | No overnight stay |
Hanoi: hear the music of a water puppet show, discover the capital’s heritage and walk the Old Quarter with a guide who helps you find flavours beyond the familiar. A welcome dinner and a food walk make the city part of the holiday, rather than simply an airport stop.
Ha Long Bay: watch the shoreline open into islands from the deck, dine on board and spend one night on the water. Choose a cabin and cruise style that suit your party through our Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay cruise collection.
Nha Trang: take a day cruise through the bay, enjoy lunch on board and spend time swimming, snorkelling or simply relaxing beside the water. A separate free day gives you room for a beach walk, a leisurely breakfast or an optional experience from our Nha Trang tours.
Da Lat: exchange sea air for pine-covered hills, flower-growing country, coffee aromas and local crafts. The road journey is part of the experience, with the rest of the arrival day kept light.
Mui Ne: finish with coastal mornings and time at your resort. On your free day, ask us to add a guided visit to the dunes or Fairy Stream if you would like another experience. These excursions are choices, rather than compulsory stops in your beach day.
Nha Trang generally has sunnier conditions from January to August, while September to December is its wetter period. Da Lat can feel cool, especially in the evening. Winter in northern Vietnam can also be chilly, so a Ha Long cruise is not always a tropical swimming holiday.
Tell Vietpower Travel when you can travel and what matters most: beach time, comfortable sightseeing or a particular school holiday. We will match the route and hotel choices to your dates. Seasonal guidance: Vietnam Tourism, checked 6 October 2026.
Since 2009, Vietpower Travel has helped thousands of travellers from around the world explore Vietnam and Indochina. We understand that planning a holiday far from home means placing your trust in the people arranging it.
Vietpower Travel holds International Tour Operator Licence 01-711/2015/TCDL-GPLHQT under Vietnam’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, giving you the reassurance of an established, licensed local travel company.
We take the time to understand your interests, travel style and budget, drawing on our local knowledge to recommend suitable hotels, restaurants, cruises and experiences. Our long-standing relationships with local partners help us arrange dependable services at fair prices.
Staying in close contact with these partners keeps our recommendations current as services change and new experiences become available. Throughout your holiday, our team coordinates your itinerary and provides support when you need it.
Before you book, your quotation clearly explains what is included, any shared arrangements and items priced separately, so you know what to expect.
Read our travellers’ reviews on Tripadvisor, then tell us what matters most to you. Let us help you plan a holiday that feels right for you, with the reassurance of an experienced local team.
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Before payment, you receive the agreed itinerary, named accommodation and room or cabin category, private and shared services, meals, flight arrangements, baggage allowance, inclusions and total quotation. We also confirm optional activities, any holiday supplements, payment terms and cancellation conditions. The website price is a reference starting point; your travel consultant quotes for your dates and requirements.
The sample includes one domestic flight: Hanoi (HAN) to Cam Ranh (CXR) for Nha Trang. Vietnam Airlines lists a typical scheduled duration of about 1 hour 40 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes; airport transfers and check-in take additional time. Cruise activities follow the chosen vessel’s operating programme. Your final plan sets the actual pickup times and arrangements.
The route combines Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Nha Trang, Da Lat and Mui Ne, finishing with a transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport. Vietpower Travel can adapt the stops and hotel stays to your interests and flight dates.
You have three nights in Nha Trang and two nights in Mui Ne, including a free day in each destination. Day 6 is a Nha Trang Bay day cruise. Two nights in Da Lat add a refreshing highland contrast.
Your scheduled road transfers and land sightseeing are arranged for your party. The Ha Long overnight cruise and Nha Trang day cruise normally share the boat with other guests. Ask Vietpower Travel about charter options if you want an entirely private boat experience.
Yes. Scenic cruising, relaxing on board and time beside the water are part of the experience. Swimming and snorkelling are choices rather than requirements. Tell us children’s ages and mobility needs so we can recommend suitable cabins, rooms and activities.
Snorkelling equipment and the activities in the confirmed Nha Trang cruise package are included. Scuba diving, sea walking and motorised water sports are additional activities. Day 11 in Mui Ne is free time; a guided dunes or Fairy Stream excursion can be added to your quotation.
Send Vietpower Travel your arrival and departure details, party size and preferred hotel level. We will fit transfers and the first evening around your actual arrival, and allow a sensible road and airport buffer for departure from Mui Ne.
Want more time by the water or a different balance of destinations? Explore our Vietnam beach holidays, or chat with us on WhatsApp to create your own route or email our travel team.
Highlights
Map key: blue = road transfers; orange = Hanoi–Cam Ranh flight. Tap the map icon for a larger view, or open the interactive Google Maps route.
| By Day | Transfer | Destinations | Activities | Meals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Hanoi | Arrive in Hanoi, watch water puppets, enjoy a welcome dinner at a local restaurant | D | |
| Day 2 | Hanoi | Ho Chi Minh Complex, Temple of Literature, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake and cyclo ride; evening food walk | B, L, D | |
| Day 3 | Hanoi, Halong Bay | Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore World Natural Heritage Sites, Spend the night on a cruise | B, L, D | |
| Day 4 | Halong Bay, Hanoi | Enjoy Halong Bay Tour, Free Time in Hanoi | B, Br | |
| Day 5 | Hanoi, Nha Trang | Flying from Hanoi to Nha Trang | B | |
| Day 6 | Nha Trang | Nha Trang Bay day cruise, beach time, snorkelling and lunch on board | B, L | |
| Day 7 | Nha Trang | Free at your leisure | B | |
| Day 8 | Nha Trang, Da Lat | Transferred from Nha Trang to Da Lat | B | |
| Day 9 | Da Lat | Da Lat countryside: flowers, coffee, local crafts and Linh An Pagoda | B, L | |
| Day 10 | Da Lat, Mui Ne | Be transferred from Da Lat to Mui Ne | B | |
| Day 11 | Mui Ne | Free at your leisure | B | |
| Day 12 | Mui Ne, Ho Chi Minh | Transfer to Ho Chi Minh Airport to catch your next flight | B |
Welcome to Hanoi. Your Vietpower Travel driver and guide meet you at Noi Bai Airport and take you to the hotel. Settle in and rest before your first evening in the capital.
Enjoy a traditional water puppet performance and a welcome dinner at a local restaurant. We fit the evening around your arrival time; if your flight lands late, your consultant will arrange the programme accordingly.
Meals: dinner. Overnight: Hanoi.
Discover Hanoi with your local guide, beginning with the Ho Chi Minh Complex and One Pillar Pagoda, then the Temple of Literature. Visit the mausoleum when its opening calendar permits; otherwise enjoy the surrounding heritage sites.
After lunch, explore the Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake, with a traditional cyclo ride. Following staff recommendations, this sample gives priority to the capital’s best-loved heritage and street life. A museum visit can be arranged instead if that better suits your interests.
In the evening, follow your guide on a food walk through the Old Quarter. Sample a selection of local dishes, such as grilled pork with noodles, Vietnamese salads and egg coffee, chosen around your preferences and dietary needs. Ask about a Train Street café only where access is permitted; we never plan a stop on an active railway.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner through the food walk. Overnight: Hanoi.
Leave Hanoi after breakfast for the Ha Long Bay cruise port. Travel by the expressway, allowing about 2.5–3 hours plus any break and port check-in time. Board your chosen cruise, settle into your cabin and enjoy lunch as the limestone islands draw closer.
Join the afternoon programme, which may include kayaking, swimming or an island visit, or simply relax on deck. The crew provides the activity briefing. Later, enjoy the evening atmosphere and dinner on board.
Meals: breakfast, lunch and dinner. Overnight: Ha Long Bay cruise.
Enjoy the bay in the early morning, with time on deck and the morning programme of your selected cruise. Breakfast and brunch are served according to the vessel’s schedule. A cave visit or other excursion follows the route confirmed for your boat.
Disembark around late morning or midday, then return to Hanoi by road. The rest of the day is free for a quiet walk, shopping or a relaxed evening. Your Hanoi night provides a comfortable buffer before tomorrow’s flight.
Meals: breakfast and brunch. Overnight: Hanoi.
Your driver takes you to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Cam Ranh, the airport serving Nha Trang. On arrival, meet your transfer driver and continue to the hotel.
The rest of the day is yours: settle in, take a first stroll by the sea or enjoy the hotel’s facilities. We keep the arrival day light so you can start your beach stay comfortably.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Nha Trang.
Spend today on the water aboard the Nha Trang Bay day cruise. After your hotel pickup and boarding, take in the islands and fishing communities from the deck. A basket-boat visit brings you closer to life around the bay.
Continue to the beach stop in the current cruise programme. Choose swimming, snorkelling or time in the shade, with kayaking when conditions allow. Lunch is served on board, followed by a relaxed return to the harbour and your hotel.
The operator’s current programme uses Soi Beach. Scuba diving, sea walking, jet skiing, parasailing and banana-boat rides are additional paid activities rather than inclusions. Your final confirmation sets the pickup time, included activities and any upgrades you choose.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Overnight: Nha Trang.
Enjoy a full free day in Nha Trang. Take a long breakfast, walk along the beachfront or make the most of your hotel’s pool and facilities. You decide how much, or how little, to do.
Vietpower Travel can arrange an additional guided experience if you would like to explore further; otherwise the day stays unhurried and independent.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Nha Trang.
After breakfast, your driver takes you from Nha Trang into the highlands towards Da Lat. The road climbs through mountain scenery, giving the journey a different feel from the coastal days.
Arrive, check in and leave the rest of the day free. Stretch your legs with a gentle walk or enjoy a café; the cooler air makes a welcome change from the beach.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Da Lat.
Explore Da Lat’s countryside with your guide and driver. Discover flower-growing villages, views along Ta Nung Pass and local coffee production. A coffee tasting is available at additional cost.
Learn about silk-making and the communities around the highlands, then enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Visit Linh An Pagoda and discover local crafts and food traditions; a cricket-farm stop is available for guests interested in this local specialty.
The Elephant Waterfall area is considered only when visitor access is open and the route suits your group. Your guide confirms a suitable viewpoint or alternative local stop; a steep descent is not required to enjoy the countryside. Return to Da Lat in the afternoon.
Meals: breakfast and lunch. Overnight: Da Lat.
Continue by private road transfer from Da Lat to Mui Ne. Leave the highlands behind and travel down towards the southern coast, with time for a break along the way.
Check in and enjoy the remainder of the day at your own pace. This is the start of two nights by the sea, with no scheduled sightseeing on arrival.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Mui Ne.
A free seaside day in Mui Ne gives you time to enjoy the place your way. Linger over breakfast, relax at the resort or walk along a suitable stretch of beach.
If you would like an outing, ask Vietpower Travel about a guided visit to the sand dunes or Fairy Stream. These experiences and their transport are quoted separately, keeping the base day free for those who simply want to unwind.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: Mui Ne.
After breakfast, your driver takes you from Mui Ne to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Ho Chi Minh City for your onward flight. The departure time is planned from your actual ticket, with a road and airport buffer.
For an early departure, we recommend arranging an additional Ho Chi Minh City night rather than trying to fit a long transfer into the morning. Your travel consultant will confirm this before the booking is finalised.
Thank you for travelling with Vietpower Travel. We look forward to welcoming you, your family and friends on your next journey.
Meals: breakfast. Overnight: none.
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12 days / 11 nights: 10 hotel nights and one night on a Ha Long Bay cruise. Arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai Airport and depart from Ho Chi Minh City’s Tan Son Nhat Airport. The route has one domestic flight to Cam Ranh, followed by road journeys through the southern highlands and coast.
Tell Vietpower Travel your preferred hotel standard, room arrangements and travelling style. We can shape the holiday for couples, friends or families, and offer a choice of accommodation levels. Land sightseeing and scheduled road transfers are private; cruise programmes normally share the boat. Free days are yours to enjoy, with additional experiences available through your consultant.
Send your actual flight details so we can plan the first evening comfortably after a long journey. On day 12, the road transfer starts in Mui Ne: choose a departure time that leaves a generous road and airport buffer. For an early flight, ask us to arrange an additional night near Ho Chi Minh City before departure.
Pack light beachwear, sun protection and comfortable walking shoes, plus a light layer for Da Lat and cooler northern evenings. Modest clothing is appropriate for temples and the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Let us know dietary preferences, allergies, mobility needs and children’s ages before we finalise the programme.
Requirements depend on your passport and travel dates. Use the official Vietnam e-Visa portal when an e-Visa is required. Vietpower Travel can assist with the application documents; approval is decided by the immigration authority. Government visa fees are excluded unless your written quotation states otherwise. Official portal confirmed through the Vietnam Immigration Department notice; checked 6 October 2026.
Send your travel dates, flight details, party size and hotel preferences using the tour enquiry form or chat with us on WhatsApp. Vietpower Travel will prepare the route and quotation, then confirm the services and booking terms in writing before payment.
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