11 Days Vietnam Highlights Tour with Beijing Culture and Food Exploration

Explore the history, nature, and cuisine of Vietnam and China on a captivating journey. Take this 11-day tour of a lifetime as we visit the best in landmarks and cultural sites. You will immerse yourself in the cultures and traditions of Vietnam, from busy Saigon to the ancient town of Hoi An.
As you get to China, enter the beautiful city of the capital, Beijing, where you can enjoy the wonders of the Great Wall and the Forbidden City. Feast on local dishes like Peking Duck and experience cultural immersions that give you a sense of the local life. This is a memorable journey to explore Vietnam and China, which features a rich experience of history, culture, and natural wonders.
TOUR CODEINT-VC-11
PLACES VISITEDSaigon - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Beijing
DEPARTURE DATESDates are flexible and customizable for private departures.
We are specialized in private and luxury Indochina tour.
- Our tours are fully tailored to your budget and interests.
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Why you'll love this trip?
- Saigon: Visit famous landmarks such as the Reunification Palace and Notre-Dame Cathedral, and explore the vibrant Ben Thanh Market.
- Hoi An: Explore the traditional architecture and cultural heritage of Hoi An Ancient Town and colorful lanterns at night.
- Hanoi: Explore Hanoi's history and culture on visits to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the Temple of Literature.
- Halong Bay: Admire the breathtaking limestone karsts and emerald waters at Halong Bay during a full-day cruise.
- Beijing: Visit the Forbidden City, an extraordinary example of ancient Chinese palace architecture. Hike on the majestic Mutianyu Great Wall, one of the longest sections of the Great Wall from old times.



Tour Map & Day by Day Itinerary

Saigon Arrival
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Welcome to Saigon!
Upon arrival, our tour guide and driver will welcome you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is at your leisure for recovery.
Note: if your arrival time is early, and you prefer to explore the city instead of taking a nap, please kindly tell our travel consultant, and we'll recommend one of our suggested activities like a night cyclo tour with dinner at Saigon Princess Cruise, or having a half-day cooking class, or street food experience tour by sidebar.
Overnight in Saigon
Saigon Full Day Tour
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Meals: B
So after breakfast at the hotel, prepare for a great day tour of Saigon!
First is the Reunification Palace, an iconic landmark with modernist architecture that fuses European and Vietnamese elements and is a notable site in the Vietnam War. Next, discover the Notre-Dame Cathedral, a magnificent example of French colonial-style architecture. Later, we'll stop by the Central Post Office, a beautiful building designed by Gustave Eiffel as well.
And we can have lunch at a local restaurant, enjoying the flavors of Southern Vietnamese food. Then we'll explore Vietnamese wartime history with a visit to the War Remnants Museum. This extraordinary and profoundly affecting museum is not to be missed!
At last, we will get to Ben Thanh Market, where you can shop for souvenirs and native products. With a local guide, you'll discover Vietnam's rich tapestry of history, culture, and lifestyles. The evening is your own time to explore Saigon freely or just relax in the hotel.
Overnight in Saigon
Saigon - Flight to Da Nang & Hoi An
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Meals: B
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast at the hotel and take your time. Depending on your flight schedule, it's a nice way to buy souvenirs or to experience the local culture one last time.
After that, you will be taken to Tan Son Nhat International Airport to fly to Da Nang. No worries, at Da Nang International Airport, our guide will be waiting with a warm smile to greet you and take you to the hotel in Hoi An for about an hour's drive.
Overnight in Hoi An
Hoi An Ancient Town Full Day Tour
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Meals: B
Following a lovely breakfast at the hotel, you'll have an entire day to explore Hoi An Ancient Town near the coastline at your own pace, famous for its preserved blend of architectural styles from several cultural influences.
You may find the need to stop at the following highlights: Japanese Covered Bridge, Tan Ky House - an old traditional architecture, Hoi An Market - one of the local markets with craftwork and street food stalls.
At night, colorful lanterns light up streets, bringing Hoi An to life.
When it comes to dinner, you can eat whatever you want! You could explore Hoi An's bustling street food scene, or opt to dine at one of its numerous cozy restaurants. It's a beautiful way to close out your day in this magical town!
Overnight in Hoi An
Hoi An - Flight to Hanoi
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Meals: B
After breakfast, take your time and enjoy a leisurely morning in Hoi An. Depending on your flight schedule, it's a good way to buy souvenirs or experience local culture one last time.
Then we'll take you to Da Nang International Airport for your flight to Hanoi. Arriving at Noi Bai International Airport, our guide will be waiting for you with a smile, and escort you to the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi Historical and Cultural Full-Day Tour
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Meals: B
After breakfast, get ready for a fantastic day exploring the rich history and culture of Hanoi! Our tour guide will meet you and then we'll start our adventure!
In the morning, we will travel to the Ho Chi Minh complex to see the Mausoleum, the Museum, and the lovely One Pillar Pagoda. This very special place. Next up is the Temple of Literature, home to Vietnam's first national university.
After all that exploring, we'll enjoy a delicious traditional Hanoian lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll get out and explore the busy Old Quarter on a fun cyclo tour to feel the energy of the city in action.
As the sun sets, we will go on a Hanoi night street food tour to taste all delicious local specialties. Ending this memorable day around the hour, we happily drive you back to the hotel, with your heart full of memories!
Overnight in Hanoi
Halong Bay Cruise Full Day Experience
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Meals: B/L/D
Today we will go on a breathtaking visit to Halong Bay! It's about a 3-hour drive, so you can kick back and enjoy the views. We'll arrive at the harbor around noon, where we board a cruise for an unforgettable full-day and night tour.
As you board, you will be welcomed with a refreshing drink. Afterward, we'll have a fantastic fresh seafood lunch on board, and then sail further into the emerald waters, passing those famous limestone karsts—it's simply amazing!
In the afternoon, you can bathe in the bay, kayak around, or visit some breathtaking caves. As the evening comes, we are going to have a delicious dinner on board and then enjoy squid fishing or stargazing in the starry night sky. It's going to be a night full of magic!
Overnight on Halong Bay Cruise
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Beijing
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Meals: B
Good morning! Let's start the day by watching the sunrise over the stunning Halong Bay—it's a truly magical way to begin the day. After a light breakfast, head to visit a local fishing village. Then you'll have one last brunch on the cruise.
Next, we're going back to Hanoi, which takes about 3 hours. Once we make it back to Hanoi, we'll have lunch at a local restaurant.
In the late afternoon, we take you over to Noi Bai International Airport to board your flight to Beijing. Don't be concerned, when you arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport, our guide will be waiting with a beaming smile to meet and transfer you to the hotel.
Overnight in Beijing
Beijing Full Day of The Palace Museum
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Meals: B
After your delicious breakfast, be prepared for an amazing day exploring Beijing's imperial history! Our tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby, ready to begin our adventure.
We'll have a full-day trip to the Forbidden City, which is the royal palace of the Ming and Qing dynasties in China. It is the essence of ancient Chinese palace architecture and one of the largest and most intact ancient wooden structures in the world. You'll get to learn about the fascinating history of China's emperors and visit where they once lived.
And when you see the sunset, we will end our day with a classic Peking Duck dinner — a highlight of Beijing cuisine, you don't want to miss!
Overnight in Beijing
The Great Wall Full Day Adventure
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Meals: B
Alright, today's the day of the famous Great Wall of China. Our tour guide will be at the lobby to meet you and then head to the Mutianyu Great Wall—at 5,400 meters, it is the longest Great Wall in China. You'll love it!
Lunch will be at a local restaurant right near the wall. After a short break, continue exploring other parts of the Great Wall in the afternoon.
We'll head back to Beijing in the late afternoon, so you'll have some time to relax or explore the city more.
Overnight in Beijing
Beijing Departure
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Meals: B
Enjoy your breakfast at the hotel. Afterward, check out and take some free time for last-minute shopping or sightseeing in Beijing before we move on!
In the afternoon or evening, arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport for your departure flight home or onward journey.
Tour service ends here. We hope you've made wonderful memories during your time with us, and we can't wait to see you again on your future travels!
Note: If you're planning to extend your stay in China and Vietnam or continue exploring the Indochina region, such as Cambodia, Thailand, Laos, or Myanmar, please feel free to let us know; we are experts in all these destinations.
Service Inclusions & Exclusions
Service Inclusions:
- Flight tickets with airport tax as listed in above itinerary.
- Entrance fee and sightseeing as listed in the itinerary.
- Private English speaking tour guide service.
- Private van for land transportation with cold drinking water and soft drink provided in the car.
- Meals as listed in the itinerary (B for breakfast, L for lunch and D for dinner.
Service Exclusions:
- International air tickets.
- Visa Handling fee, visa stamp fee.
- Meals do not listed in itinerary.
- Insurance, gratuities and personal expenses.
- Tipping for guide, driver and hotel bell boys, etc.
- Surcharge for public holidays (if any).
- Services not stated in the itinerary.
What You Can Expect When You Travel with Us
We help you with everything from travel planning, local guides, and comfy rides to tasty food and nice places to stay. You can relax and enjoy your trip with us.

Our dedicated 7/24 1 to 1 consultant service is available around the clock, providing you with expert guidance and support tailored to your specific needs and questions.

Enjoy the comfort and convenience of our private van service with skilled drivers. Relax as we take you to the destination safely and hassle-free.

Discover the best of your destination with our expert local tour guide. They'll show you the hidden gems and share fascinating insights to make your trip unforgettable.

Experience the heart of our community with local special activities. Join us for unique adventures and cultural experiences that will leave you with cherished memories.

Indulge in the finest accommodation for a luxurious stay. Our high-quality rooms offer comfort, style, and relaxation, ensuring a memorable and restful experience during your stay.

Let us recommend delightful local flavor meals. Experience the authentic tastes of our region with our handpicked dishes that showcase the best of our local cuisine.
What Our Customers Saying...

We had Indochina customise a 21 day individual tour for us and I highly recommend it.
A family member actually said to me last night ‘how did you even go find out about some of those places?’ and I simply replied ‘our tour operator’.
We spent 21 days touring Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Our guides were professional, timely, knowledgeable, enthusiastic and just awesome! Hotels were spot on. Great locations, awesome facilities, attentive staff and some were full of character (in the best way). I usually spent so much time researching hotels and am very particular - these were better than I could have chosen.
Drivers were exceptional. Safe and always pressing a lovely cold water bottle into your hands.
A highlight of our trip was a visit to Free The Bears in Luang Prabang Laos. I have travelled quite a lot, and I feel this was one of my favourite ever travel experiences. This was added by our travel consultant Sreypov after I asked for some other experience to be excluded. However, animal ethics and welfare are important to me, so when I saw ‘bear sanctuary’ added I asked which one - and when Sreypov said Free The Bears I was very excited as they are a very ethical organisation. When I said this, Sreypov added Apopo - the mine detection rats - another bucket list for me! So our tour became very much about our interests. I actually wish I’d told Sreypov more about the things we liked to do and customised a bit more - as those customisations were the highlights!
I have so many friends asking me who organised my trip as they were following our adventures on Facebook and said our trip seemed one of the best they had seen.
Sreypov And Kea were both awesome to work with - so responsive to my emails - and there were a few!
They organised everything for us. Now, there are cheaper deals out there - but know this - this was a trip of a lifetime and there were NO HIDDEN EXTRAS. We barely spent a cent.
The lunches that were included were HUGE. A little too much food at times and at good quality restaurants and we got to try a nice variety of local cuisine. We did laugh and say our biggest expense was a cold alcoholic beverage at the end of the day! It was about the only thing not included (though two guides even bought us a surprise iced coconut coffee which was lovely!).
Whilst all internal flights were included (and oh wow, the guides meet you at arrivals, transport you to hotel and even check you in… but then they don’t drop you back at airport, they come in, check you in, and escort you all the way, it’s so lovely!) we did organise our own flights to Vietnam from Australia. And guess what did go wrong - those flights! However, when I was freaking out and worried, I reached out to Kea and she helped me through contacting our airline and fixing issue - even though it wasn’t her responsibility. Very grateful.
So yes, we had the trip of a lifetime and I highly recommend this company. We were very impressed with their care of us and professionalism.
We ran into some friends from home during our trip, they were doing a small group trip with another company and I feel we were having a much better time. It might cost more to have individual trip but that’s the difference between a holiday and a trip of a lifetime.
My tip - do tell them what you enjoy and have them customise the trip for you.


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Indochina yours from Day 1 of contacting them was responsive, truly speaking I don't know when the staff of Indochina tours actually takes hours of a day off.
Kim arranged the itinerary first for us and then passed it over to Helen. Helen has an amazing team looking into each details a family visiting the Indochina belt for the first time would require/need to know.
She was so meticulous in detailing that she would specify the dress codes expected on each day of the tour as we were visiting themes and stupas.
The hotels and the food arranged by Indochina was great, all of their guides were knowledgeable and friendly.
I would surely recommend Indochina tours to all, it's a totally different way to visit the Indochina belt and see it through the eyes of the locals.


We went on a 16 days trip to Vietnam-Laos-Cambodia with this Tour Company. They are exceptionally helpful and nice all throughout the process. From airport pick ups, tour guides, guided day tours and admin communication, definitely a 10/10 for us. My mom was the one who booked the tour with Ivy and I had a tour communication with Helen. Both are very helpful with the tour details and were able to explain everything to us and gave us the itinerary that we asked for.
For me the best part was in Siem Reap Cambodia, the guided tour in Angkor Wat was just too majestic and surreal. It was the best moment on our trip. Our guide, Mr. Vantha, was so knowledgeable and really made us welcome in Cambodia. His communication skills were exceptional and gave us a unforgettable tour.
Another exceptional tour we had was in Sapa, Vietnam. With our tour guide Ms. Mang Tan, she gave the experience where you get to engage with the local villagers and get to see their daily living. It was an awesome experience.
I thank the Indochina Team especially for Ivy and Helen for making this trip remarkable. Will definitely recommend!


I went to Ho Chi Minh, Siem Reap and Bangkok in May. The tour, just nine days, served as a good introduction to three different cities and cultures.
A shout out to Ivy Wu and Helen for working on logistics and to our tour guides Johnny, Sarin Mut and Nice for making this trip educational and thoroughly enjoyable.


We went through Indochina Tours a couple years ago for a trip through Thailand, Laos and Cambodia and had a great time! So we had them organize a tour in Indonesia in Bali, Komodo national Park and Labuan Bajo with a boat trip to see the park and snorkeling. It was also a great trip!
They pay attention to detail and are concerned for our comfort and safety. Sreypov and Sreykea are so kind and easy to work with! Always willing to meet our needs and refine the itinerary to cover what we want to see. We truly appreciate them. We hope to go to Vietnam next year and will be using them for that trip, too. We highly recommend them!


Elena and Helen of IndoChina Tour arranged a fabulous,personalized tour of Vietnam and Bali for us. Vietnam is an amazing country, rich in culture, beautiful scenery and friendly people. Two weeks was not enough. Helen's arrangements were top notch, from guides to entry fees and travel, everything ran like clockwork.
The only issue we had was with Vietjet.com flights that were cramped and delayed. Bali was also great and when we had a problem with a guide in Bali, Helen immediately arranged a replacement.It was comforting to know that Helen could be contacted at any time.
Thank you Helen and Elena for such amazing service. We will definitely be using IndoChina Tour again. Jemmini, South Africa.


Maiky was extremely helpful throughout the process. We had ideas and she helped us to implement them, make recommendations and put together a very memorable trip. We felt safe every step of the way and had a driver and guide throughout, starting with our pick-up at the airport in Ho Chi Min City, through 4 in-country flights and back to the US 16 days later.
The guides were wonderful as well. Especially enjoyed John Tran, Pasquale, Luat and Luu Vu. Kea was also good at follow-up when needed. Angor Wat and the people of Cambodia were especially memorable as were Hoi An and the Mekong Delta. Thanks for a wonderful experience.

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11 Days Vietnam Highlights Tour with Beijing Culture and Food Exploration
- Tour Code:INT-VC-11
- Length: 11 Days
- Route: Saigon - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Beijing
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