Overview

 Immerse yourself in the heart of Vietnam with this 15-day, 14-night journey that takes you from the bustling cities to serene villages, from majestic mountains to pristine beaches. Explore vibrant street markets, trek through lush terraced fields in Sapa, and marvel at the cultural treasures of Hanoi, Hue, and Hoi An. Sail through the emerald waters of Halong Bay on a luxury cruise, bask in the charm of the Coconut Jungle, and witness the historical significance of the Cu Chi Tunnels. With a perfect mix of relaxation, adventure, and cultural discovery, this unforgettable trip offers you the best of Vietnam’s beauty and heritage!

Day 1: Ha Noi

Day 2: Ha Noi – Sapa

Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan – Cat Cat Village

Day 4: Lao Chai – Ta Van – Ha Noi

Day 5: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave

Day 6: Ha Noi – Halong Bay

Day 7: Halong – Ha Noi – Da Nang

Day 8: Hoi An

Day 9: Hoi An – Ba Na Hills

Day 10: Hoi An

Day 11: Da Nang – Hue

Day 12: Hue – Ho Chi Minh

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh – Flight Back Home.

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Pick Up from Airport – Relaxing at Hotel

Our car and driver will pick you up from Noi Bai International Airport and transfer you to your hotel in the Hanoi Old Quarter.
After check-in, enjoy your free time to relax or explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi at your own pace.

Overnight at a hotel.

Day 2: Incense Village – Street Food Tour – Sapa (B, L, D)

Incense Village Tour

Morning: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

• 7:45 – 8:15 AM: Pick-up by your tour guide in the Old Quarter.
• 9:30 AM: Visit Ha Thai Village, renowned for producing lacquerware since the 17th century. Meet a lacquer painting artisan at their creative space and learn about this traditional craft. You can even try crafting your own lacquer product under their guidance.
• 10:50 AM: Explore Chuong Village, known for its 300-year-old conical hat craft. Stroll around the village, visit a war veteran to hear his fascinating stories, or meet local artisans to learn about their daily lives (subject to their availability). Later, enjoy lunch at the home of a female artisan who has been making hats for over 30 years. Join a mini cooking class if you wish and express your creativity by painting your own conical hat (nón lá) or observing the crafting process.
• 1:30 PM: Head to Quang Phu Cau Village to explore the vibrant dyeing yards, visit ancient houses, interact with local artisans, and take incredible photos in this colorful incense-making community.
• 3:00 PM: Take a guided factory tour at the largest incense production facility in the area. Learn about the entire production process, interact with workers, and shop for incense as souvenirs directly from the source.
• 4:30 – 5:00 PM: Return to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Tour concludes.

Street Food Tour

Afternoon: 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

• Wander through Hanoi Old Quarter for 3 hours by foot or motorbike, tasting 5-8 different Vietnamese dishes and enjoying at least 3 drinks (egg coffee, local beer, bottled water).
• Guided by enthusiastic and experienced English-speaking tour guides.
• Special itinerary designed to uncover hidden gems in Hanoi.
• Diverse selection of authentic street foods.

Itinerary:

• Pick-up: Meet at hotels or a designated point in Hanoi Old Quarter.
• Start with a quick lesson on basic Vietnamese greetings.
• Tour guides discuss food preferences and allergies before starting the tour, sharing insights on Vietnamese cuisine, history, and culture along the way.
• Tour guides will take tourists to eat at lots of special corners, alleys and restaurants of The Old Quarter that you might miss if you go by yourself  to try variety of street foods and drinks such as: Bun cha (Grilled pork with noodle), Pho bo/ga (Beef/chicken noodle soup), Bun oc (Snail noodle soup), Bánh cuon ( Steamed rice paper rolls), Banh goi (Pillow dumpling), Nem ran (Fried spring rolls), Bánh tom (Shrimp dumpling), Banh Mi (Vietnamese sandwich), Che (Sweet gruel soup), Bánh Bao (Vietnamese dumpling), Bánh khoai/chuoi ( Sweet potato/Banana cake), Hoa qua dam ( Mixture fresh-fruit), Bia Hoi (Fresh beer), Tra đa (Iced tea), Café trung (Egg coffee) …
• Tour ends at Hoan Kiem Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return, and then tour guides will show you how to get back to your hotels . 

Night Transfer to Sapa:

• 9:30 – 10:00 PM: Depart for Sapa on a VIP sleeper bus with private cabins.

Day 3: Sapa – Fansipan – Cat Cat Village (B, L)

5:30 AM: Arrive at the Sapa office station, where your driver and car will pick you up and transfer you directly to your hotel in Sapa.
6:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at a local restaurant before heading to Sun Plaza. From there, take the Muong Hoa train to Hoang Lien Station and board the cable car to Fansipan Legend, the highest mountain in Southeast Asia.
After the Fansipan trip, return to Sapa town for lunch and check-in at the hotel, where you’ll stay in a deluxe mountain view room.

1:30 PM: Your guide will meet you at the hotel and take you on a trekking tour to Cat Cat Village, a traditional H’mong village. Cat Cat is known for its picturesque waterfalls and the historic water hydropower station built during the French colonial period.
5:30 PM: Return to your hotel in Sapa. Relax and enjoy dinner at the hotel restaurant.
Spend your evening exploring Sapa town at your leisure.

Overnight at hotel in Sapa.

Day 4: Lao Chai – Ta Van Village Trekking – Return to Hanoi in the Evening (B, L)

8:00 – 8:30 AM: After breakfast at the hotel, your guide will pick you up for a trek to Y Linh Ho, a village inhabited by the Hmong minority. This is a fantastic opportunity to capture stunning photographs of ancient terraced rice fields, estimated to be over 100 years old.

From Y Linh Ho, continue to Lao Chai Village, the heart of the Hmong community. Take a break here for 30–40 minutes to rest and immerse yourself in the local culture.

Next, proceed to Ta Van Village, home to both the Hmong and Giay ethnic groups. This picturesque village is known for its serene atmosphere and the friendly Giay community.

After finishing the trek, return to Sapa town for lunch and check out of your hotel. Your driver will then drop you off at the Sapa bus station to catch the VIP sleeper cabin bus back to Hanoi at approximately 2:30 PM.

7:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi, check into your hotel, and relax. Enjoy dinner on your own and spend the evening exploring Hanoi’s vibrant nightlife.

Overnight at a Hanoi hotel.

Day 5: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Mua Cave (B, L)

7:45 – 8:15 AM: Get picked up by our friendly guide, then depart for your exciting day trip. You will have a 20-minute short break on the way for a toilet stop or to relax.

10:00 AM: Arrive in Ninh Binh and visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you’ll have the chance to learn about the history of the Vietnamese feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

Next, cycle around the village to enjoy the beautiful scenery and experience the local way of life.

12:30 PM: Enjoy a buffet lunch at a local restaurant, featuring a variety of dishes such as goat meat, fish, chicken, fried rice, and more. Vegetarian options are also available.

1:30 PM: Visit Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2014. This stunning location features a unique cave system, which was used as the filming location for the 2016 movie “Kong: Skull Island.” During the 2-hour boat trip, you’ll be captivated by the natural beauty of the area.

3:45 PM: Return to the limousine bus and head to Mua Cave (Dancing Cave). Here, you’ll climb nearly 500 steps to reach the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, where you’ll be rewarded with a breathtaking panoramic view of Tam Coc.

5:00 PM: Board the bus and return to Hanoi.

7:00 PM: Arrive in Hanoi’s Old Quarter and be dropped off at your hotel. Enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice.

Overnight at a Hanoi hotel

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay on Cruise (B, L, D)

8:00 – 8:30 AM: Pick-up from your hotel in Hanoi by limousine for a 3-hour drive to Halong Bay.
Upon arrival at the Overnight Cruise Port, Tuan Chau Maria, you will be welcomed by the receptionist at the cruise waiting lounge.

11:30 – 12:00 PM: After a short rest, our high-speed tender will transfer you to the main boat (around 25 minutes). Once onboard, you will be warmly welcomed by the cruise team with a welcome drink.
You will then receive a brief introduction to the cruise and safety guidelines at the restaurant. Afterward, complete the check-in procedure and check into your suite cabin.

1:00 PM: Enjoy lunch in the restaurant as the cruise begins its journey to discover Lan Ha Bay.

3:45 PM: Visit the Ba Trai Dao area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay. This area features a romantic atmosphere and three small islets resembling giant peaches on the sea. You can participate in activities such as kayaking, swimming, sightseeing, and exploring the Ba Trai Dao area.
(In case of unfavorable weather conditions, to ensure the safety of our guests, this destination may be changed to the Dark and Bright Cave, which is known for its pristine natural beauty and the poetic, attractive seascape of Lan Ha Bay. Here, you can enjoy activities such as kayaking or sightseeing on bamboo boats. This is the perfect time for bamboo boating or swimming to discover the stunning limestone structures and the blue skies of Lan Ha Bay.)

5:30 – 6:30 PM: Return to the cruise and enjoy the pre-dinner sunset party with Happy Hour promotions (Buy 1, Get 1 Free on selected drinks) at the bar while watching the stunning sunset views of the bay.

6:00 PM: Join a cooking demonstration where our chef will guide you in making some simple signature Vietnamese dishes.

7:30 PM: Enjoy a special seafood dinner and typical Vietnamese dishes on the cruise.

9:00 PM: Evening entertainment options: squid fishing, karaoke, and more.

Overnight on Cruise

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi Airport – Flight to Da Nang / Hoi An (B, L)

6:15 AM: Wake up early to start your perfect day with a Tai Chi class, or watch the sunrise on the top deck. Alternatively, you can choose the gym as a great place to enjoy an unobstructed view of the sunrise.

7:30 AM: A light breakfast is served in the restaurant.

8:30 AM: Visit the Tra Bau fishing village by kayak. Enjoy 1 hour of sightseeing and observe the activities of fishermen in the oyster farms.

10:00 AM: Return to the boat and check out of your cabin. Then, have brunch in the restaurant while the boat sails back to the pier. The bill will be settled at the end of the trip.

11:30 AM: Disembark the boat and return to port.

12:15 PM: Arrive at Tuan Chau Harbor. Take the limousine bus back to Hanoi.

3:30 PM: Arrive in Hanoi. A private car will be waiting to take you directly to Noi Bai Airport.

Get a flight from Hanoi to Da Nang. Upon landing in Da Nang, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An.

Free time to relax at your hotel.

Overnight at Hoi An hotel.

Day 8: Coconut Jungle – Hoi An Ancient Town (B, L)

Around 7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. The guide will meet you in the hotel lobby to begin a full day exploring the beautiful ancient town of Hoi An. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Central Market, the Japanese Bridge, Chinese temples, pagodas, and ancient commercial houses with unique architecture. Explore museums and listen to the history of each site, gaining insights into the cultural diversity of this region.

Lunch: Savor local dishes at a nearby restaurant.

1:30 PM: The driver and guide will transfer you to Cam Thanh Coconut Village.

2:00 PM: Travel to Cam Thanh village by car or boat. Along the way, meet local fishermen and experience their daily lives.

2:30 PM: Take a bamboo basket boat through the Cam Thanh water coconut forest. Learn about the history of the area during a brief introduction.

3:30 PM: Participate in activities with local fishermen on the river:

• Try your hand at round-net and cast-net fishing.
• Learn how to paddle the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat and compete in a fun basket boat race.
• Explore the peaceful waterways of the coconut forest, a site with ties to past wars.
• Catch crabs in the mangroves.

Return to the fisherman’s house for a welcome drink and enjoy lunch with freshly prepared local food.

4:30 – 5:00 PM: Return to your hotel after a fulfilling day.
Enjoy free time in the evening to explore at your own pace.

Overnight at Hoi An hotel.

Day 9: Hoi An – Ba Na Hills (B, L)

After breakfast, depart for Da Nang to visit one of Vietnam’s most iconic landmarks—the Golden Bridge. Upon arrival, take a cable car ride to Ba Na Hills, where you will have the opportunity to see the Golden Bridge, a marvel of modern architecture and engineering, designed to resemble two giant hands holding a ribbon of golden walkway.

Ba Na Hills is a vast complex of leisure activities, situated at an ancient French colonial-era climate station. Enjoy the various attractions and entertainment activities available in the area.

By late afternoon, you will be transferred back to a comfortable hotel near the beach in Hoi An center for some well-deserved relaxation.

Overnight at a beachfront hotel in Hoi An.

Day 10: Free Time to Relax in Hoi An (B)

Enjoy a leisurely day to relax and unwind. Take time to swim in the resort’s pool or explore the charm of Hoi An at your own pace.

Overnight at your hotel in Hoi An.

Day 11: Da Nang – Hue City – Imperial Palace – Boat Cruise on the Perfume River (B, L)

7:00 – 7:30 AM: Enjoy breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
8:00 AM: Check out, and the driver will pick you up to begin your journey to Hue City.

On the way, we will stop at several scenic attractions:

• Hai Van Pass: A 21-kilometer-long mountain pass on National Route 1A. It serves as the natural border between Thua Thien Hue Province and Da Nang City, offering some of the most breathtaking hillside views in Vietnam.
• Lap An Lagoon and Lang Co Beach: Enjoy the tranquil beauty of the lagoon and the pristine white sands and turquoise waters of Lang Co Beach, perfect for relaxing, swimming, and photography.

10:45 AM: Visit the Khai Dinh Tomb, a unique blend of Eastern and Western architectural styles.
12:00 PM: Savor a delicious lunch featuring Hue cuisine at a beautiful local restaurant.
1:00 PM: Continue to the Hue Imperial City, the palace of 13 Nguyen Kings. Explore landmarks such as Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, the Nine Dynastic Urns, and more.
3:00 PM: Visit the historic Thien Mu Pagoda, deeply tied to Hue’s culture and history.
3:45 PM: Check in at your Hue hotel and relax for a few hours before dinner.

6:00 PM: Your guide will pick you up for a special dinner aboard a cruise on the Perfume River. Delight in the harmonious blend of royal cuisine and traditional folklore performances while cruising along the serene Huong River.

8:00 – 8:30 PM: Return to the hotel for relaxation.

Overnight at your hotel in Hue.

Day 12: Hue City – Incense Village – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City at 17:45 PM (B, L, D)

9:00 AM: After breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and collect our luggage to head to the car.
We will visit Dong Ba Market, the largest local market in Hue, where you can explore a variety of goods and local products.
Next, we will visit An Dinh Palace, one of the architectural gems in the Nguyen Dynasty’s palace system, featuring remarkable Gothic elements.
Then, we will head to Vong Canh Hill, which offers stunning landscapes and open nature that beautifully capture the romantic scenery of the Perfume River.
Afterward, we will visit the traditional craft village of Thuy Xuan, the largest incense-making village in Hue, known for its centuries-old traditions.

12:30 – 1:00 PM: Lunch.

2:30 PM: The driver will pick you up and take you to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City at 17:45 PM.
7:20 PM: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City, where the car will pick you up and take you directly to a restaurant for dinner.
8:30 PM: Head to the hotel, check in, and relax after a day of travel.

If anyone would like to explore the city or go shopping, the guide will be available to assist those in the group.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh hotel.

Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

Morning:
The trip begins at our travel office with a visit to the Reunification Palace, the former residence of the President of South Vietnam until the end of the war in April 1975. Next, we will explore several impressive French colonial landmarks, including the Old Central Post Office and the War Remnants Museum. Afterward, we will visit the iconic City Hall. The tour concludes with a relaxing break at Ben Thanh Market, where you can find a wide variety of items for sale.

Afternoon:
Located 60 km from Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign tourists. The network of over 200 km of tunnels became legendary for their vital role during the war. In their heyday, the tunnels served as functioning underground cities, including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens.

Today, ducks and water buffalo happily coexist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage, and defoliation caused by bombing and mines. Ample evidence remains of the intense battles that raged here during the 1960s, when Cu Chi was designated a “Free Target Zone.”

We will start the tour in the morning. Before entering the tunnels, visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will then spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterward, enjoy tea and cassava (the guerrilla’s food during the war). Finally, we will return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta 1 Day (B, L)

Discover the vibrant tropical fruits, gardens, riverside locals, and boat ports as you cruise down the canals of the Mekong Delta. In your wooden riverboat, watch the passing homes on stilts, boat-making workshops, and vendors along this scenic riverside cruise.

Begin your outing with a convenient hotel pickup, and then make your way to My Tho City. Watch as the bustling city views transition to serene rice fields and rural settings. On the way, you will visit the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Upon your arrival, take a peaceful boat trip along the Tien River to Qui Islet, also known as Tortoise Islet, which is referred to by many other names.

Next, enter the Bao Dinh Canal to head into Ben Tre Province, also known as the country of coconuts. Here, you will learn about the local agricultural model known as Garden-Pond-Cage.

Taste some local treats like coconut candy and honey tea as you sit back and relax on your wooden riverboat in the comfort of the shaded canals covered by water-coconut trees. At midday, break for an authentic Vietnamese meal at a local restaurant to taste the region’s traditional flavors.

Afterwards, board your boat for an afternoon cruise to visit the marvelous tropical fruit gardens and enjoy a Southern Vietnamese folk music performance by local islanders. After a relaxing cultural experience on the water, you will be conveniently transported back to your Ho Chi Minh hotel.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh hotel

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh – Flight Back Home (B)

Have breakfast at your hotel and check out of your room before the driver picks you up to take you to Tan Son Nhat Airport. Board your flight back home. This concludes your vacation in Vietnam. We hope to see you on your next trip!