Aquilla Hikes
Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City, Hanoi & Ha Long Bay
6 Nights / 7 Days · from Ho Chi Minh City
Stay: 5 nights in hotels / apartments on twin sharing + 1 night on the Ha Long Bay cruise
Meals: 6 meals including breakfasts and special meals
Transport: All airport transfers and city-tour transport
Day-wise itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
- Pickup at Ho Chi Minh City airport and transfer to the hotel
- Check in and rest after the flight
- Evening at Ben Thanh market for street food, souvenirs and the night stalls around it
Night: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 2: Mekong Delta
- Day trip to the Mekong Delta, the river country south of the city
- Boat ride on the Mekong and through its narrow palm-lined canals
- Coconut Island, to see local life and how coconut sweets are made
- Lunch is included; return to the city by evening
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch · Night: Ho Chi Minh City
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels
- Fly to Hanoi
- Morning visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels, the underground network used during the Vietnam War
- Transfer to the airport and fly north to Hanoi
- Check in at the hotel with the evening free
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour
- Hoa Lo Prison museum, which tells the story of the city's colonial and wartime past
- Hoan Kiem Lake and a walk through the Old Quarter's narrow streets
- Evening free for Hanoi's street food and nightlife
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Hanoi
Day 5: Ha Long Bay Overnight Cruise
- Drive to Tuan Chau harbour and board the overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Sail among hundreds of limestone islands rising out of the green water
- Kayaking and a visit to one of the bay's caves
- Evening on deck as the sun sets over the bay; all meals on board
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner · Night: Ha Long Bay cruise
Day 6: Back to Hanoi
- Sunrise on deck and breakfast while the boat sails back to the harbour
- Drive back to Hanoi and check in
- Afternoon free to explore, shop or try the city's coffee shops
Meals: Breakfast · Night: Hanoi
Day 7: Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and time to pack
- Drop at Hanoi airport for your flight home
Meals: Breakfast
Inclusions
- Accommodation: 5 nights in hotels / apartments on twin sharing + 1 night on the Ha Long Bay cruise
- Flights: Ho Chi Minh City–Hanoi domestic flight
- Meals: 6 meals including breakfasts and special meals
- Transport: All airport transfers and city-tour transport
- Sightseeing: Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels, Hanoi city tour, Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Visa assistance: Help with the Vietnam e-visa and documents
- Support: Aquilla destination expert on WhatsApp throughout
Exclusions
- Visa: Visa fees unless mentioned
- Meals: Lunches and dinners unless mentioned
- Personal: Tips, laundry, shopping and personal expenses
- Insurance: Travel insurance
- Taxes: 5% GST and TCS as per government rules (TCS is adjustable against income tax)
- Flights: International flights to Ho Chi Minh City and from Hanoi
Price per person
| Double sharing (2 per room) | ₹54,000 |
| Triple sharing (3 per room) | ₹52,000 |
5% GST extra. Booking advance ₹10,000 per person (non-refundable). Balance before boarding.
Things to carry
Passport valid for at least 6 months from your return date · Printed Vietnam e-visa · Forex card or some local currency + a credit card · Universal travel adapter and power bank · International roaming or a local SIM / eSIM · Travel insurance documents · Light cotton clothes, swimwear and flip-flops · Sunscreen, sunglasses and a cap · Modest clothing for temple visits (shoulders and knees covered) · Personal medicines with prescriptions
Cancellation policy
- The booking amount / advance is non-refundable in any case.
- 30 or more days before departure: 80% refund (excluding the advance).
- 15–29 days before departure: 50% refund (excluding the advance).
- 7–14 days before departure: 25% refund (excluding the advance).
- Less than 7 days before departure: no refund.
- No-shows and late arrivals: no refund.
- If Aquilla Hikes cancels or reschedules for unavoidable reasons, you get another date or a trip of equal value (no cash refund). Rescheduling credit is valid for 12 months.