Overview

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime 16-day journey across Vietnam — from the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the misty mountains of Ha Giang. This all-in-one adventure blends cultural immersion, natural wonders, and authentic local experiences through Saigon, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh, Sapa, and Ha Giang — giving travelers the true taste of Vietnam’s beauty and soul.

Day 1 Land in HCMC – Relax after long flight.

Day 2 Cu Chi tunnel – HCMC city around – Dinner in cruise.

Day 3 HCMC – Mekong delta 2 days 1 night.

Day 4 Mekong back to HCMC.

Day 5 HCMC flight to Hanoi – Hanoi walking street food tour.

Day 6 Hanoi hidden gem – Hanoi train street.

Day 7 Halong bay 2 days 1 night – overnight in cruise.

Day 8 Halong to Ninh Binh. Day 9 Ninh Binh fully day.

Day 9 Ninh Binh Fully day

Day 10 Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat village.

Day 11 Glass bridge – Heaven gate.

Day 12 Sapa transfer to Ha Giang.

Day 13 Ha Giang loops.

Day 14 Ha Giang loops.

Day 15 Ha Giang loops – transfer back to Hanoi.

Day 16 Flight leave Vietnam.

Itinerary Details

Day 1 Land in HCMC – Relax after long flight.

WELCOME TO VIETNAM

Landing at Tan Son Nhat international airport, after collecting your visa and luggage, Moving outside and Our representative will receive you at the pickup point to escort you to the hotel. After a smooth check-in process (The room is at your disposal from 14.00 onwards), settle down in your comfortable room and de-stress yourself.

You can explore your own local sightseeing such as exploring the long standing history

*  The Reunification Palace *  War Remants Museum *  Notre Dame Cathedral

*  The Old Post Office *  Jade Emperor Pagoda *  Ben Thanh Market

Shopping at Ben Thanh market, Saigon Square open till 9PM.

Join nightlife at Bui Vien walking street with pub, bar and street food. Manage your dinner. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh.

Day 2 Cu Chi tunnel – HCMC city around – Dinner in cruise.

Experience the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh and the historic outskirts of Cu Chi. Venture to the impressive network of tunnels in Cu Chi, and then make your way to the lively city for a tour some of its most popular destinations and markets.

Begin with a convenient hotel pickup at 7:45 AM by your guide before making the drive to Cu Chi. 

Along the way, stop at a rest stop for a quick break at the local handi- craft lacquer workshop where you will have a great chance to meet local disability workers and witness their skill to create such beautiful products. It is not compulsory to buy anything there unless you want to support those local workers.

Upon your arrival, explore how the Viet Cong lived and fought underground in these intricately constructed tunnels. As you head below the surface you see hidden entrances, traps, bunkers, hospitals, and kitchens.

At midday stop for a traditional Vietnamese lunch before the drive back to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. Here you have the chance to tour the country’s busiest city. 

Make your first stop at the famed Ben Thanh Market where you can find vendor-lined streets with colorful arrangements of produce and crafts. 

Take time to buy a few unique items and practice your bargaining skills. Next, follow your guide to the War Remnants Museum to view the vast collection of wartime images dedicated to journalists and photographers who died during the French and American conflicts. 

Step back in time as you witness renowned French colonial structures, including The Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office. 

Late Afternoon, take cyclo riders 

Next, the guide will gently brief you through what will happen during the trip including route & safety instruction.

From here, hop in one of Vietnam’s notorious Cyclos as your guide peddles you around the illuminated city. After stopping at the iconic Ben Thanh Market and other downtown sites, take a short car ride to Bach Dang Port by van.

Before boarding the ship for your dinner cruise, get the chance to wander around the port and even take a few memorable pictures.

Finally, board your boat to savor a delectable Vietnamese dinner while enjoying the background of Southern Vietnamese folk music and sweeping views of Ho Chi Minh’s illuminated skyline.

After your cruise, relax as you are transported back to your hotel to conclude your evening at 9:45 PM

Day 3 HCMC – Mekong delta 2 days 1 night.

Morning, make check out, you can leave luggage in lobby store

Explore tiny villages perched along tranquil tributaries, browse the goods at a colorful floating market, and taste silky sweet coconut candies washed down with honey tea. Tiptoe across a creative bridge, watch noodle makers at work, and see traditional folk music performed by locals on this 2- day tour.

At appointed time (approx 07:30 to 08:30), our guide from Vietnam Travel Group will greet you at the hotel’s lobby before transferring you directly from Ho Chi Minh City. Enjoy a scenic ride out of the city.

Watch rice paddies flecked with charming farms pass by as you make your way to the quaint fishing village of My Tho. Board a boat bound for the islands of the Tien River, and then cruise to Ben Tre to check out dense coconut groves. Taste  decadent coconut candies and sip hot mugs of honey tea before grabbing a scrumptious lunch featuring freshly caught fish and river shrimp.

Spend your afternoon watching folk music performances and walking around the countryside. At night, take a quick ride to Can Tho where you can turn in for the night at a cozy hotel.

Day 4 Mekong back to HCMC.

Start your day with a hearty breakfast, pack up your things, and head out to weave through the local vendors of Cai Rang Floating Market. Weave through rows of boats loaded with everything from fresh produce to vintage jewelry, browsing for souvenirs and haggling with locals as you go. Watch dextrous noodle makers create delicate vermicelli, visit a local village, and get the chance to test your balance as you cross the river on a bamboo span known locally as a “monkey bridge”.

After visiting the vibrant floating market, check out and disembark before visiting Con Son Islet, an islet in the middle of the Hau River that is divided from the mainland nearby and is home to year-round alluvial consolidating green orchids as well as the kind, affable, and enthusiastic people.

Lunch on this island, features a variety of dishes. After finishing lunch, board the boat back to the mainland.

Doing some last-minute shopping at Can Tho Market, visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, and then take a final ride back to Ho Chi Minh City, where you can get dropped off at your hotel.

Day 5 HCMC flight to Hanoi – Hanoi walking street food tour.

Morning, check out the hotel – bring all luggage 

Our driver take you to the airport – check in for the flight to Hanoi (flight 2h)

Landing Hanoi  – transfer to hotel – check in and relax

Afternoon 17h30 start the journey Hanoi walking street food tour

• Be picked up from hotels or meeting points located in the center of  Hanoi Old Quarter (Only) – Quick Vietnamese greeting lessons.
• Tour guides discuss any food allergies before starting a tour and tell tourists about Vietnamese cuisine, Vietnamese (Hanoian) history, culture while touring.
• 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
• Tour ends at Hoan Kiếm Lake or anywhere convenient for tourists to return, and then tour guides will show them how to get back your hotels/hostels if tour has more than 2 groups otherwise we will take you back to the hotels.

Day 6 Hanoi hidden gem – Hanoi train street.

Morning: 

Our guide will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter. You will be greeted by our guide and driver at your hotel lobby or our meeting point for a safety briefing, we then begin our adventure.

On the first part of our Hanoi Jeep tour, We will take you to see the Hanoi Opera House – the biggest theater in Vietnam, which is also considered as a historical and architectural landmark as well as an attraction in Hanoi where a range of important events have taken place. 

We expose you the REAL HANOI with a day in the life experiences, featured with the parts-unknown of the city with slices of life in the maze of backstreets, tiny alleyways, local homes, schools, random markets and black market, experiencing where & how locals live, work and play. Other travel companies just show you the beauty and tell you to run away from the bad and the weird of your destinations.

On Hanoi Jeep Tours’ journeys, not only do we show you the good but we also expose the bad and the weird of your destinations as it is what it is. For us, the run-off-the mill tourist sites are only the tip of the iceberg, the majority of your destinations remain hidden in the unknown parts-unknown.

On the second part of the Hanoi Jeep tour, we pass by & stop at the MUST-SEE places of our beautiful city. On the way we will pass through Ho Chi Minh mausoleum – the Mecca of Vietnamese Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, sacred place built to keep Ho Chi Minh’s body remained after he passed away so that he can somehow find contentment in seeing Vietnam united. 

After that, We take you through the Thanh Nien street which lies between 2 beautiful lakes of Hanoi, one of the most beautiful streets of the city. Then we moved to banana island which we call The hidden charm of Hanoi where it is just about 3,4 km far from the center but the scenery is totally different from modern cities. 

You have a chance to visit their farm, see the local’s houses, talk with local people to know about their lifestyle, enjoy the organic tropical fruits they grow by themselves and try the green tea. 

After that we also take you to the peaceful & alluring out-skirt villages around West lake and Truc Bach lake to enrich your experiences about the contrast in harmony of life between the city center and the out-skirt. Then we went to visit  and learn about Van Nien pagoda or also known as the 1000-year-old Buddhist pagoda, it’s one of the most ancient pagodas in Hanoi.

On the third part of the Hanoi Jeep tour, while we are traveling, you will see Hoang Hoa Tham, the most beautiful bonsai street in Hanoi, which will impress you with the fresh green trees and colorful flowers. 

Our Jeep will take you go through the back street, see the small alleys of Hanoi as you would experience a hidden tranquil of Hanoi – B52 American aircraft which was shot down by Vietnamese people, a hectic of Hanoi with thousands of Skyscrapers in the new parts of the city. It is not only a ride but a journey that you would learn about Hanoi before, now and then.

On the last part of Hanoi Jeep tour, you will stop at different AUTHENTIC restaurants, eateries and food stalls to savor the tastiest of the tasty dishes of Hanoi including family heirloom & secret recipe dishes, local delicacies and specialties.

Reach hotel around 12h30

Afternoon free time explore Hanoi train street

Day 7 Halong bay 2 days 1 night – overnight in cruise.

08:00 am Pick up from Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (Check out and bring all luggage)

11:30 am – 12:00 am Arrive at Tuan Chau harbor, check in at the waiting room.

12:00 am – 12:30 pm Get on Tender Boat to Cruise and enjoy Welcome drink, meet the captain, crew to get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Complete check-in procedure.

01:00 pm – 01:15 pm Enjoy Vietnamese seafood and vegetarian lunch, while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long – Lan Ha Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay.

03:00 pm You can choose to relax on the sundeck or explore Tra Bau area and the natural lagoon of Lan Ha Bay and experience kayaking or swimming here.

05:30 pm – 06:00 pm Come back to our cruise and participate in our Cooking Class. Take photos and relax with “Happy Hour”: Promotion for drinks.

07:00 pm Enjoy delicious local food prepared and served for you by our wonderful on-board catering staff, night view on Lan Ha Bay is incredible.

09:00 pm After dinner, you can join the squid fishing program and relax on the sundeck, enjoy the atmosphere on Bay at night.

Day 8 Halong to Ninh Binh. Day 9 Ninh Binh fully day.

06:00 am Taichi on the sundeck, sightseeing sunrise.

06:15 am – 07:00 am Cruises continues to passing amazing karst towers. Tea, coffee and light breakfast is served with fresh air and peaceful surroundings.

07:00 am Visitors Dark and Light Cave. Here you can freely kayak or bamboo Boat to explore the landscape, or immerse yourself in the cool, clear blue water of this place.

09:30 am Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin.

10:00 am Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure. Enjoy lunch at the restaurant while the cruise is returning to the harbor.

11:00 am Get on Tender Boat to back to Tuan Chau harbor

11:30 am – 12:00 am Car transfer service by the highway from Halong to Ninh Binh 

16:00 pm – 16:30 pm Reach Ninh Binh and check in 

Day 9 Ninh Binh Fully day

8:30 – Our tour guide and van will pick you up at your hotel

9h30: Visit Mua Cave (Mua means Dance) with 500 steps up to the Top of Mua Mountain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice scenes of Hoa Lu.

11h0: Visit Hoa Lu – the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in the Chinese Wars. After that, we went to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

12:30 – Enjoy lunch at our restaurant with the great local cuisines.

13h30: Depart to visit Trang An Eco-Tourism attraction, there is beautiful scenery landscape, you will boarding a small boat to visit Trang An, you will see majestic limestone cliffs and mysterious yet inviting caves, as well as countryside sights, like peaceful streams, rice paddies and deserted green fields. 

Take a boat trip to visit the cave complex: Sang Cave, Toi Cave, Ba Giot Cave, Nau Ruou in mystery and wilderness, see scenery of mountain and rivers Ha Long on land of Ninh Binh.

16h30: Get on bus and keep going to visit Bich Dong pagoda ( oldest pagoda in Ninh Binh )

Explore this tranquil, centuries-old pagoda nestled against a limestone mountain and surrounded by lush greenery and lotus ponds.
Climb through three levels of pagodas—Ha (Lower), Trung (Middle), and Thuong (Upper)—each offering serene spaces for reflection and stunning views of the countryside.
Admire the unique blend of natural beauty and spiritual significance, with a hidden cave temple at the heart of the complex.

17h00: We arrive at your hotel and finish the tour.

Evening free time for dinner

21h00 minivan come to pick up, transfer to bus station, check in VIP CABIN sleeper bus

Take 9 hours to Sapa

Day 10 Fansipan mountain – Cat Cat village.

Reach Sapa early morning, have mini transfer take you to hotel and relax (check in early)

Start the day right with a hearty breakfast at hotel restaurant.
Once fueled up, we’ll head to Sun Plaza, where you’ll board the Muong Hoa Mountain Train to Hoang Lien Station. 

From there, it’s cable car time! Soar through the clouds up to Fansipan, the “Roof of Indochina” and Southeast Asia’s highest peak. The panoramic views of lush valleys and rugged mountains will leave you speechless—a once-in-a-lifetime experience!

After conquering Fansipan, we’ll head back to Sapa town for a delicious lunch, followed by some downtime at your hotel to recharge.

1:30 PM: Ready for more? Your guide will take you on a trek to Cat Cat Village, a picturesque H’mong village tucked in the mountains. Wander through scenic trails, admire cascading waterfalls, and explore the historic remains of a French-built hydropower station. It’s the perfect way to connect with the serene beauty of Sapa’s countryside and meet the friendly locals.

5:30 PM: Return to Sapa town to unwind at your hotel. Enjoy a delicious dinner (by your own), then take the evening at your own pace—browse the bustling night market, stroll through the cool mountain air, or simply relax after a day packed with unforgettable memories.

Overnight in Sapa hotel.

Day 11 Glass bridge – Heaven gate.

Morning, 

Start the day to visit Glass Bridge – “Dragon Cloud Glass Bridge”, perched at the top of O Quy Ho Pass. This breathtaking glass-bottomed bridge, suspended over 500m above the Hoang Lien Son cliffs at an altitude of 2,000m above sea level, offers a 360-degree panoramic view of the majestic mountains and floating clouds.

For adventure seekers, this is the ultimate cloud-hunting spot, second only to Fansipan Peak. Step onto the transparent glass, feel the thrill of walking in the sky, and take in the spectacular views of the valleys and mist-covered peaks. If you’re feeling extra adventurous, try ziplining or bungee jumping (own expense) for a heart-racing way to admire the stunning landscape.

Next, we visit Heaven gate, What makes Heaven Gate unforgettable is not just the scenery, but the feeling it awakens. The crisp air brushes your face, the silence of the mountains wraps around you, and for a moment, all the noise of daily life fades. It is a place of awe, serenity, and renewal — a doorway not just to the sky, but to peace within yourself.

Have lunch in local restaurant 

Get back to hotel and free time to explore Sapa

Day 12 Sapa transfer to Ha Giang.

Morning, check out hotel

My partner transfer to Sapa bus station

11h00 departure to Ha Giang by VIP CABIN sleeper bus

After 6 hours drive, check in homestay – private room

Free time to enjoy Ha Giang by night

Day 13 Ha Giang loops.

-8:30 Am Have breakfast and then start the Ha Giang loop journey

-Check in: KM0 in Ha Giang city – Bac Sum Pass – Quan Ba Heaven Gate – Stopover to see Quan Ba twin mountains, Tam Son Town

-12:30 After passing Can Ty pass, check in some beautiful spots, lonely trees, Van Chai cliff, then have lunch at Yen Minh town

-13:30 continue towards Dong Van to check in: Tham Ma pass, Pho Cao village, Sung La valley, visit Lung Cam cultural village imbued with H’Mong
ethnic identity, visit “Pao’s house”, Tam Giac Mach field, Moon rock field in Sa Phin village.

-16:30: Visit the mansion of the Vuong family (King of the Hmong people): Coming here, you will truly admire the life and culture of the H’Mong people.
In the late afternoon, under the last sunlight of the day, you will get the most authentic experience of the architectural exchange of three cultures: H’Mong, French, and Chinese.

-18:00: Check in hotel, homestay and rest

-19:30: Dinner, then free to walk around Dong Van old town, to enjoy street
food at Dong Van old town night market.

Day 14 Ha Giang loops.

-8:30 am: After breakfast, we will visit the legendary Happiness Road, the majestic Ma Pi Leng Pass, and the beautiful Nho Que River.

-Check in: The stop at the Ma Pi Leng monument, the dangerous road to Death’s snout and Dinosaur’s spine, walking on the Sky Path, you will see the entire scene at the foot of the pass. Panorama viewing point and a few beautiful check in points at the top of the pass.

– Take a boat on the Nho Que River to see the highest Tu San canyon in Southeast Asia, a natural masterpiece that can only be found in Ha Giang -12:30: Have lunch at Meo Vac Town. Then continue the journey from Meo Vac town to Du Gia, the road has beautiful views with many winding roads
with endless valleys, on the way check in: M pass shooting location, Mau Due, Lung Ho. -17:00: Arrive at Du Gia commune center, check in at a local homestay in the Du Gia village, enjoy dinner with Tay cuisine, and drink corn wine that we happily named “happy water”.

Day 15 Ha Giang loops – transfer back to Hanoi.

-8:30 am: After breakfast, we will walk around the village, go bathe in Du Gia waterfall, then depart back to Ha Giang city.

-On the way stopping to admire and visit some beautiful scenes: the valley Duong Thuong, Visit Lung Tam weaving village.

We have lunch at Tam Son town – Quan Ba and return to Ha Giang city at around 15:00 pm, shower, rest at Hostel, homestay and take the limousine buss at 16h00 – reach Hanoi around 23h00 – drop in hotel and relax

Day 16 Flight leaves Vietnam.

And here comes an end to the joyous vacation as the last day of your holiday package arrives! Have a scrumptious breakfast at the hotel and get ready to depart from hotel with memorable memories. Our representative will pick you and drop at the airport to catch the flight.

Finished 16 days in Vietnam!!! 

NOTE: 

• The itinerary might subject to change due to weather or tide condition with our prior notice
• Schedule subject to change upon weather and operation conditions
• Promotion might apply, inclusions and exclusions might change – you will be informed of changes upon booking.
• All prices are in United States Dollars ($) unless otherwise indicated. Please note that prices quoted are subject to change. Price changes may occur by reason of matters outside our control which increase the cost of the services which we arrange on your behalf. Such factors include adverse currency fluctuations, fuel costs, taxes and accommodation increases. The price is only guaranteed once paid for in full by you. No refunds will be made in respect of accommodation, meals, activities, transport or other services which are included in the tour price but, for whatever reason, are not utilized by you.

WHAT TO BRING

• Shoes • Camera + Film • Insect repellent • Original Passport • Hat • Sunglasses.
• Bring your own water container to refill water on tour, not waste plastic bottles.