Vietnam at Leisure with an Overnight Mekong Stay

Quick overview

Tour Overview

Link Hanoi, the bay, Hue, Hoi An and southern Vietnam, with free time in Hoi An and an overnight stay in Can Tho. This itinerary suits travellers who want to experience several regions while allowing time for their accommodation, local food and independent evenings.

Designed for travellers seeking a thoughtfully paced 13 days experience in Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City, this programme combines private transfers, guided local exploration and carefully coordinated daily logistics. Contact Vietnam Roaming with your travel dates, group size and preferences for a personalised itinerary and quotation.

Private Journey Cultural & Heritage Scenic Routes Flexible Pace

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Comfort Preview

Private Car/Van & Flights

Clean, well-maintained private transport and activity transfers matched to your group size and route terrain.

Hotel & Overnight Cruise

Carefully selected accommodation prioritising clean private facilities, comfort and authentic regional character.

Paced Local Guidance

Experienced English-speaking local guides who adapt walking, cycling or sightseeing timing to weather and your preferences.

What you will see

Route Highlights

Hanoi by cyclo and dinner with a family

Explore Ba Dinh and the Temple of Literature in the morning, subject to opening schedules, while your guide introduces Hanoi's history and daily life.

Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

Travel from Hanoi to the Ha Long cruise harbour.

Ha Long Bay to Hanoi and Hue

Continue your morning on the bay before checking out of the cabin.

Hue to Hoi An

Leave Hue for Hoi An by car, with scenic stops selected according to the weather.

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Accommodation Examples

Selected Regional & City Hotels

Well-located hotels offering comfortable bedding, private en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and restful spaces between travel days.

Overnight Bay Cruise Cabin

Private en-suite cabin aboard an overnight bay cruise vessel with full-board dining and deck viewing areas among the limestone islands.

Restful En-Route Accommodation

Handpicked stays chosen for proximity to morning trailheads, scenic viewpoints and cultural neighbourhoods.

Hotels may vary by date and destination, but we always select clean, comfortable and well-located accommodation before confirming the tour.

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Your Private Vehicle

Private SUV / 7-Seat Vehicle

Ideal for couples and small private groups travelling across mountain passes, valleys and coastal roads with ample room for daypacks.

Private Minivan / Activity Support Van

Spacious air-conditioned minivan used for families, larger groups or cycling/trekking support with dedicated luggage and equipment capacity.

Air-conditioned private vehicle

Experienced regional driver

Dedicated luggage & gear space

Flexible photo & rest stops

Bottled drinking water provided

Exact vehicle model depends on group size and local availability. The team confirms the most suitable clean private vehicle before departure.

Daily route

Detailed Itinerary

Arrive at Noi Bai Airport and transfer to your Hanoi hotel. After checking in at the standard time, rest and explore the immediate neighbourhood at a gentle pace. Your guide introduces the rhythm of the journey and confirms personal requests before the first sightseeing day. Any early-arrival arrangements are agreed as part of your booking.

Overnight: Ha Noi | Planned meals: To be specified in the final quotation.

Photo credit (P01 – Turtle Tower, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi): rex pe · CC BY 2.0 (resized for web) · Source & attribution · Original image

PRICING & QUOTATION

Service Tier	Tailored Private & Small-Group Quotation (per person in USD)
Service Tier	2 people	3 – 4 people	5 – 6 people	7 – 8 people	Single supplement
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Contact Vietnam Roaming with your travel dates, group size and preferences for a personalised itinerary and quotation.

What's Included

Trip Inclusion

Private air-conditioned road transfers and pick-up/drop-off as outlined in the itinerary

Experienced English-speaking local guide throughout the tour activities

12 nights' accommodation as specified in the daily programme (Hotel & Overnight Cruise)

Planned meals as listed in the daily itinerary (12 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 6 lunches, 3 dinners)

Overnight bay cruise package with onboard sightseeing and scheduled excursions

Entrance fees, sightseeing tickets and local boat trips mentioned in the itinerary

Drinking water during road transfers and active sightseeing days

Trip Exclusions

International and domestic flights (unless specified in proposal)

Travel insurance (personal, luggage, and medical)

Vietnam visa and passport processing fees

Beverages and meals not specified in the daily itinerary

Single supplement for solo room occupancy

Tips and gratuities for local guides and private drivers

Personal expenses (laundry, telephone calls, souvenirs, etc.)

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Central Post Office exterior, Ho Chi Minh City.

Image Credits, Licences & Original Downloads

Photographs illustrate destinations, not Vietnam Roaming guests, contracted rooms, vehicles or guaranteed conditions. Wikimedia Commons images under CC BY / CC BY-SA licences are proportionally resized and converted to WebP for web performance; no endorsement by the photographer is implied.

P08 – Hoi An and the Thu Bon River (Hoi An & Thu Bon River 2024.jpg) — Photo by Omar David Sandoval Sida · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P01 – Turtle Tower, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi (Hoan Kiem Lake.jpg) — Photo by rex pe · CC BY 2.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P12 – Temple of Literature, Hanoi (Third Courtyard, Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam, 20240123 0947 3141.jpg) — Photo by Jakub Hałun · CC BY 4.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P04 – Ha Long Bay (Hạ Long Bay Panorama, Vietnam.jpg) — Photo by Mustang Joe · CC0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P05 – Meridian Gate, Hue Imperial City (Meridian Gate, Hue (I).jpg) — Photo by Supanut Arunoprayote · CC BY 4.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P09 – Central Post Office exterior, Ho Chi Minh City (Clock and exterior of Saigon Central Post Office.JPG) — Photo by Prenn · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P16 – Cu Chi tunnel entrance (20190925 Cu Chi tunnel entrance.jpg) — Photo by Balon Greyjoy · CC0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P10 – Ben Tre River, Mekong Delta (20190924 Ben Tre river barge-10.jpg) — Photo by Balon Greyjoy · CC0 · Source & attribution · Original image
P11 – River life at Cai Rang, Can Tho (Cai Rang Floating Market 1.jpg) — Photo by Christophe95 · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Source & attribution · Original image