Vietnam 9-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 10 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Vietnam.
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Ha Long Bay
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Highlights of Vietnam - 9 Days

See all the classic highlights on this nine-day trip to magical Vietnam. Roam around the bustling streets of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, cruise on the azure waters of Ha Long Bay, and hike to villages and terraced rice paddies in the countryside. This tour is ideal for first-time visitors or travelers with limited time who want a well-rounded showcase of Vietnam's history, charm, and natural beauty.

Float down the Tam Coc River in Ninh Binh province
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Explore Northern Vietnam - 9 Days

This nine-day adventure celebrates the history and culture of Vietnam's north while taking you to the most beautiful areas in the region. First, tour the highlights of ancient Hanoi and ride bicycles through the countryside. The excitement kicks into high gear with trekking through the highlands, riding sampans down rivers in Ninh Binh, and cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay.

Hoi An's beautiful Ancient Town
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Northern & Central Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue & Hoi An - 9 Days

Experience the best of Vietnam on this nine-day getaway. Meander through vibrant markets in Hanoi, sail the turquoise waters of unforgettable Ha Long Bay, witness the remains of Vietnam's imperial past in Hue, and finish with an adventure to Hoi An—the most ancient and well-preserved port city in the country.

Visit Hue's Imperial Royal Palace
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Vietnam History & Heritage: Ho Chi Minh, Da Nang & Hue - 9 Days

Experience recent and ancient history on a nine-day tour of southern and central Vietnam. It begins in Ho Chi Minh City, a dynamic metropolis filled with colonial landmarks and the vestiges of the Vietnam War. After taking a ride down the Mekong River, you'll travel north to enjoy the beaches near Da Nang, stroll the ancient streets of Hoi An, and visit the tombs of emperors in the Imperial City of Hue.

Discover Ho Chi Minh City
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Explore Vietnam's History & Culture - 9 Days

Travel the length of Vietnam on this nine-day highlights tour. Take in the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City and sail through the Mekong Delta before heading north to the lantern-lined streets of Hoi An. Here, you'll explore UNESCO-listed architecture and journey to dunes, countryside villages, and the ancient Champa kingdom of My Son. Enjoy a traditional cooking class in the capital, Hanoi, then finish with an overnight cruise of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay.

Vietnam
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Magnificent Vietnam - 9 Days

Travel the length of Vietnam on an epic nine-day highlights tour you won't soon forget. In the capital of Hanoi, you'll dive into the culture, cuisine, and history with walking tours and cooking classes. After cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll experience the ancient culture of Hoi An before continuing south to Ho Chi Minh City, which will be your base for one final adventure to the Mekong Delta.

Vietnam's Ha Long Bay
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Escape to Vietnam: Cities, Countryside & Islands - 9 Days

This nine-day escape will take you to some of the most exotic parts of Vietnam, from mystical Ha Long Bay to the beaches of tropical Phu Quoc. It begins in Hanoi with city tours of this ancient capital and continues with a boat tour of Ha Long. Then jet off to the south and the island of Phu Quoc, where you can relax on white-sand beaches, go snorkeling, and sunbathe until your heart's content.

Vietnam's Cao Bang province
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Northern Vietnam Adventure - 9 Days

See the awe-inspiring natural wonders and incredible landmarks Vietnam is famous for, with a special focus on the north. After arriving in Hanoi, you'll travel to the highlands for mountain hikes and riverboat excursions. Then, enjoy some fun road trips on your way south down to the coast, where you'll finish the adventure in style with a cruise along the jade waters of the legendary Ha Long Bay.

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Mekong Delta Discovery - 9 Days

Get ready for a nine-day adventure in southern Vietnam, a region with its own culture, history, and identity. You'll discover all the highlights, starting in the famous Mekong Delta with visits to floating markets, traditional villages, and rides down tranquil canals lined with green palms. Then enjoy some relaxing downtime on Phu Quoc, a tropical island boasting some of the best beaches and snorkeling/dive sites in the country.

Spend a day hiking through the rice paddies and hillsides of Mai Chau
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Active Exploration of Northern Vietnam - 9 Days

This active nine-day itinerary carves a lap through the landscapes of northern Vietnam. Land in Hanoi to explore the buzzing capital with a guide, then transfer out to the rice paddies and rural scenes of Mai Chau. Here you'll hike between villages and drink tea with the locals before switching to Ninh Binh. Float through the dramatic UNESCO-listed waterscapes of Trang An, then swap to the coast. Sleep on a junk boat floating Lan Ha Bay, and hike across the jungle of Cat Ba Island before returning to Hanoi.

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