Vietnam In 7 Nights: A Route From Ho Chi Minh City To Hanoi
Vietnam is about 1,600 km from top to bottom, which means a seven-night trip is really a lesson in choosing. Add a fifth stop and you spend your holiday in airports. Pick four well, and you get a neon-lit city, a tropical island, a mountain resort with a bridge held up by giant hands, and a bay of limestone cliffs.
This is the route our Vietnam Affair tour follows, and what each stop is really like.
At A Glance
- Four stops in seven nights: Ho Chi Minh City, Phu Quoc, Da Nang and Hanoi, with a Halong Bay day cruise.
- Vietnam is long and thin, so you fly between stops and start in the south.
- Our Vietnam Affair tour starts at ₹55,000 per person.
The Route, Stop By Stop
| Stop | Nights | The Big Moment |
|---|---|---|
| Ho Chi Minh City | 1 | Cu Chi Tunnels and the skyline from Bitexco Tower |
| Phu Quoc | 2 | Hon Thom cable car and the sunset at Kiss Bridge |
| Da Nang | 2 | Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge |
| Hanoi | 2 | Old Quarter, Train Street and the Halong Bay day cruise |
Flights connect the stops, so you start in the south and finish in the north. Our Vietnam Affair tour includes the domestic flights, which saves you the booking.
Ho Chi Minh City: Tunnels Below, Skyline Above
Start the trip underground. The Cu Chi Tunnels are a network dug during the war, and a guided visit lets you see the entrances, the tiny rooms and a section widened so visitors can crawl through. It is a popular history stop in the south, and it takes half a day.
A narrow tunnel lit by orange light at the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City. Photo: A Part Of Cu Chi Tunnels by MinhVN123, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Come back to the city for the other extreme. Bitexco Tower has a Skydeck and a museum on the 49th floor, and the city looks best from up there at dusk.
The Bitexco Financial Tower and the Saigon riverfront lit up at night. Photo: Thành Phố Hồ Chí Minh – panoramio (2) by Tuderna, CC BY 3.0.
Phu Quoc: The Island Break
After the city, Phu Quoc is the break in the trip. The Hon Thom cable car runs over the sea, and a return ticket is included in our Vietnam Affair tour. Kids and adults both like Aquatopia Waterpark. VinWonders, VinSafari and Grand World make a full day if you enjoy theme parks, and Kiss Bridge is worth seeing late in the evening when the lights come on.
Turquoise water and white sand along a beach on Phu Quoc island. Photo: Bai-sao-phu-quoc-tuonglamphotos by Trantuonglam, CC BY-SA 4.0.
Da Nang And Ba Na Hills: The Bridge Everyone Photographs
Ba Na Hills is one of the most photographed sights in Vietnam. The Golden Bridge, held up by two enormous stone hands, opened in 2018 and has been on posters ever since. Ba Na Hills also has gardens, a French-style village, Luna Castle and Helios Waterfall. Allow a full day, and go early, before the cloud and the crowds roll in.
Back in the city, the Dragon Bridge over the Han River is lit in colours at night. It breathes fire and water on weekend evenings, which makes it a good free show.
The Dragon Bridge in Da Nang lit in gold and blue and reflected in the river at night. Photo: Da Nang Dragon Bridge (II) by Supanut Arunoprayote, CC BY 4.0.
On the other day, Marble Mountain and Linh Ung Pagoda on the Son Tra Peninsula fit in comfortably, and there is half a day free for shopping.
Hoi An: An Optional Add-On
Hoi An is about 30 km from Da Nang and is the town people photograph at dusk, when the silk lanterns come on along the river. It is not part of our current eight-day itinerary. Ask us whether we can add it if you give it an evening or an extra night.
Rows of colourful silk lanterns hang in a shop in Hoi An. Photo: Hoi An by night by Andre Hospers, CC BY 4.0.
Hanoi: Streets, Trains And Puppets
Hanoi is older and tighter than Ho Chi Minh City. The Old Quarter is famous for its web of narrow streets, and a city tour covers it. Train Street, where a train passes very close to cafés, is a short visit, but access has been restricted at times, so check before you go. A water puppet show is a good evening plan, and the second evening is best left free for street food.
A red train rolls through a narrow street lined with cafés and shops on Hanoi’s Train Street. Photo: Hanoi Train Street (20231225b) (53489076293) by Takeshi Aida, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Halong Bay: The Day Cruise
A full-day cruise from Hanoi takes you through the limestone islands of Halong Bay, with kayaking, a boat ride to a cave, lunch and hi-tea (a light afternoon snack) on board. You return to Hanoi the same night. If you want an overnight cruise, tell us when you enquire.
A traditional junk boat sails among the green limestone islands of Halong Bay. Photo: Asia Cruise Junk in Halong bay by Arianos, Public domain.
When To Go
Weather differs a lot across Vietnam. Tell us your dates and we will say whether this route suits them.
What Our Package Covers
Four-star hotels with breakfast, domestic and intercity flights within Vietnam, four meals, entrance tickets as per the itinerary, private vehicle transfers and an English-speaking guide for sightseeing. The tour page lists a starting price of ₹55,000 per person (checked on 10 November 2026).
Questions People Ask
Is seven nights enough for Vietnam? It is enough for four stops. Trying a fifth makes the trip tiring.
Do I need a visa? Indian travellers generally need one. Rules and fees change, so check the official e-visa portal or ask us for the current position.
Which stop would you skip if short of time? Skip Phu Quoc and spend the nights in Da Nang and Hanoi.
Plan Your Vietnam Trip
See all our international tours, or send us your dates and the number of travellers. We will confirm the route, flights and price. Send Us Your Dates. Our WhatsApp and phone numbers are on the Contact Us page.
