Overview

This soulful Vietnam journey takes you through vibrant streets, misty mountains, and serene riversides. From the buzzing energy of Ho Chi Minh City to the peaceful Mekong Delta, from lantern-lit Hoi An to the breathtaking peaks of Sapa and Ha Giang, every step offers new wonders. Ending with Halong Bay’s timeless charm, it’s a journey filled with memories to cherish forever.

Day 1: Land in HCMC – relax after long flight

Day 2: Cu Chi tunnel ½ day

Day 3: Mekong delta 1 day trip

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh city tour full day

Day 5: HCMC flight to Da Nang

Day 6: Bana hills – Golden hand bridge

Day 7: Marble mountain – Monkey island – Coconut river – Hoi An town

Day 8: Chill – relax in beach – leisure time

Day 9: Da Nang flight to Hanoi – Hanoi walking street food tour

Day 10: Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hang Mua

Day 11: Halong bay 2 days 1 night

Day 12: Halong back to Hanoi – transfer to Sapa

Day 13: Trek to Lao Chai Ta Van village

Day 14: Visit Fansipan mountain – transfer back to Hanoi

Day 15: Hanoi city tour

Day 16: Flight back home

Itinerary Details

Day 1: Land in HCMC – relax after long flight

Landing at Tan Son Nhat airport, after collecting your visa and luggage, move outside and Our representative will receive you at the pick up 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 Remnants 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 ½ day

Morning: relax and have lunch by your own

Afternoon join the trip around 12h30.

Escape the bustle of the city to explore the rural scenery and the famous Cu Chi Tunnels in Southern Vietnam. Step in the shoes of a Viet Cong fighter, as you climb through an impressive 155-mile (250- km) long tunnel network, and visit a typical gun shooting area.

Enjoy a convenient hotel pickup from your guide as you depart for Cu Chi. Along the way, watch as the frantic city scenery transitions to a more peaceful, rural setting. Witness passing rice paddy farms, quaint roadside vendors, and increasingly lush greenery.

Once you arrive, begin with a tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels, some of the most famous underground networks of pathways, hideouts, sleeping quarters, meeting rooms, hospitals, and Hoang Cam Stove. These narrow tunnels provide barely enough space for a single person to crawl their way through, though some are now wider to accommodate visitors. Also learn that the mere 10–13 feet (3–4 m) thick level of upper soil can support the bearing weight of a 55 ton (50 mT) tank and the explosive damage of bombs.

Following, watch an insightful film about the wartime experience before further exploring the tunnel’s trap doors and underground quarters. Then make a visit to huge bomb craters left from the war, the Garment-factory Ammunition and Souvenir Shops, and the Museum of Self-made Weapons. Get the exhilarating opportunity to fire a M-15, AK-47, and a carbine rifle at the National Defense Sports Shooting Range for a true wartime experience. Finally, the comfortable ride back to your Ho Chi Minh hotel at around 6:30 PM (for afternoon session).

Evening free time.

Day 3: Mekong delta 1 day trip

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

Begin your outing with a convenient hotel pick up start from 07:30 – 08:00, 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 have a visit at the Vinh Trang Pagoda. Upon your arrival, take a peaceful boat trip along the Tien River to Qui, also known as Tortoise Islet. This islet is also known by many other name.

Following, enter the Bao Dinh Canal to head into Ben Tre Province, or the country of coconuts. Here, 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 river boat 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 to enjoy a Southern Vietnamese folk music performance by local islanders. After a relaxing cultural experience on the water, you are conveniently transported back to your Ho Chi Minh hotel at 17.30. (depend on traffic).

Evening free time.

Day 4: Ho Chi Minh city tour full day

Experience the city of Ho Chi Minh like never before. Take the day to explore the city’s history, culture, and traditions as you tour around some of its most famed sites, markets, restaurants, and pagodas. You are sure to gain exclusive insight from your expert guide during your full-day excursion.

Begin the morning with a convenient hotel pickup at 8:00 AM, and then make your way to the Reunification Palace. Listen to your guide’s interesting historical knowledge about the structure that was formerly the South Vietnamese President’s residence prior to the end of the war in 1975.

Then, get the chance to witness French influence through the French colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Central Post Office. Following, head over to the War Remnants Museum, where you can see the vast exhibits regarding the American-Vietnamese War.

Next, enjoy a ride to the Ben Thanh Market. Upon arriving at the Ben Thanh Market, wander through the vendor-lined walkways that make up one of the city’s oldest surviving structures. Even get the chance to purchase a few unique gifts, such as local crafts, textiles, or other souvenirs.

Midday, stop at a popular local restaurant for an authentic Vietnamese meal with your guide.

Next, follow your guide to Chinatown to wonder at the intricate architecture and detail of Thien Hau and Quan Am Pagodas and learn about their spiritual significance.

Finally, end the day with a visit to Binh Tay Market. Wander through the vendor-lined walkways before being transported back to your hotel at 5:30 PM. (depend on traffic)

Evening free time.

Day 5: HCMC flight to Da Nang

Breakfast at the hotel. Today I checked out of a hotel for a flight to Da Nang. (Bring all the luggage)

Quick transfer to the airport for a flight to Da Nang airport.

Upon arrival, meet our driver and transfer 20 minutes to the hotel in Da Nang for check in.

You have free time to relax at the beach, swimming pool. Also, you can explore famous places in the city as: Lady Buddha- Monkey Mountain; Cham Museum; 3D Museum.

In the evening: Han River, Dragon Bridge Fire show at 21h (Fri – Sun), Love Bridge, Night market also.

Manage your dinner. Overnight in Da Nang.

Day 6: Bana hills – Golden hand bridge

07:30 am – 08:00 am: After breakfast, please check out and leave luggage in lobby

Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at your hotel lobby, enjoy a ride to Ba Na Hills via Cable Car

Spend your time in the most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit Dream Stream Cable car Station and admire the breath-taking view of Da Nang coastal city.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit The Golden Bridge – which has the most exotic structure and also the world’s most prominent pedestrian bridges highlighted by the British Guard newspaper, Le Jardin D’amourn (consists of 9 gardens), Linh Ung pagoda.

Sit on the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village where you could enjoy Street Music, watch Art’s statue, Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome …

Have lunch at restaurant (Buffet).

Take the Lava Train from Sun Kingdom to many new attractions for check-in such as Helios waterfall, Time Gate, and The Moon Kingdom …Join in Fantasy Park by walking in Fairy Forest, discovering Dinosaur Park, playing 5D wild west, enjoying 4D death race ride, watching 3D mega 360 degrees, riding on journey into the underground, entering Jurassic Park, challenging Freefall Tower and participating in an adventure in Horror House and over 90 free games.

3:00 pm: Return to the Cable Car for leaving Ba Na Hills

4:45 – 5:45 pm: Our Minivan brings you back to your hotel.

Evening our driver take you to airport – take flight to Hanoi (departure 21h00)

Our driver will take you to hotel – free time

Evening take flight to Hanoi – transfer to hotel and relax.

Day 7: Marble mountain – Monkey island – Coconut river – Hoi An town

7:30 – 8:00 am: Driver and tour guide will pick you up your hotel and transfer to Danang.

The first stop is Son Tra Peninsula, known as “Monkey Mountain”, which offers stunning views from 693 meters above sea level. Here, you’ll visit Linh Ung Pagoda, home to the tallest statue of the Goddess of Mercy in Southeast Asia, standing 67 meters tall on a lotus-shaped platform, surrounded by 21 miniature Buddha sculptures.

Next, explore the Marble Mountains and Am Phu Cave, where you can admire beautiful caves and historic Buddhist pagodas, gaining insight into Buddhism and Hinduism. Finally, visit the Non-Nuoc Stone Carving Village to appreciate fine stone art and shop for souvenirs.

11:30 am-12:00 pm: Enjoy some local cuisine at a local restaurant before visiting Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and Hoi An Ancient Town.

1:00 pm: Continue your adventure with Cam Thanh Coconut Jungle and spend your time enjoying the peaceful, green space of Coconut Forest and hands-on experience of round net and cast net fishing, especially enjoying basket boat rowing.

2:15 pm Then Hoi An Ancient Town welcomes you to visit Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung ancient house, the Japanese Bridge, Museum, etc. Shopping at Hoi An Central Market. Walk around the historic old town and be amazed by the influences from China, Japan, and Vietnam. Have dinner at the local restaurant.

Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

6:00 pm: Enjoy your time with the boat ride on Hoai River and release the flower lanterns to pray for good luck for you and your family. You will immerse yourself in the fanciful space of the lantern street. Free your time with the night market and enjoy the shimmering space of Hoi An.

6:30 pm: Finally, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel. End of services!

Day 8: Chill – relax in beach – leisure time

Breakfast at the hotel. Today you have free time to explore Hoi An town  on your own.

Day 9: Da Nang flight to Hanoi – Hanoi walking street food tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Today I checked out of a hotel for a flight to Hanoi. (Bring all the luggage)

Quick transfer to the airport for flight to Da Nang airport.

Upon arrival, meet our driver and transfer 45 minutes to the hotel in Hanoi for check in. (check in 14h00)

You have free time to 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 hotels.

Day 10: Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu – Trang An – Hang Mua

07h30 – 8h00: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up from the hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter for the limousine transfer to Ninh Binh.

09h15: The limousine stops on the way for a 15 – 20 minutes short break for you to stretch your legs, use the facilities, or have a quick snack.

10h30: The limousine arrives in Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from the years 968 to 1010. Then you will visit the Temple of King Dinh and King Le and learn more about Vietnamese history under the Dinh, Le, and Ly Dynasties.

11h45: It is time for a buffet lunch to enjoy local specialties in the private area of our Ninh Binh Heritage restaurant. The vegetarian option is also available.

13h00: Continue your trip to Trang An, a World Heritage Site recognized by UNESCO in 2014. While you’re there you can spend 2 hours on the boat ride to enjoy the beauty of this place, which owns a wonderful tunnel cave system and appears in the New Version of Kong in 2016 – “Skull Island”.

15h00: It’s time you get on the bicycle to ride around the local village and discover how amazing life is for the local people here.

15h45: Your next destination is Mua Cave, also known as the “Great Wall of China” in Vietnam. From the foot of the mountain, you can climb 500 steps to reach the mountain’s peak from where you can enjoy the fantastic view of the city and Tam Coc below.

17h00: Take private car directly to Hanoi Airport.

19h00 – 19h30: Limousine drops you off at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter.

Day 11: Halong bay 2 days 1 night

8h00: Tour guide of Cozy Bay Cruise will pick you up at your hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter. 

8h45: We complete the pick-up point then go to Halong Bay by Expressway

10h15: Have a short break on half way for 20 minutes to relax. 

12h00: Arrive to Tuan Chau Harbor.

12h30: Welcome to Cozy Bay Cruise and Enjoy welcome to drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check- in your room with Air-Conditioning. 

13h00: Enjoy a special lunch with Vietnamese traditional dishes, while cruising in the magnificent Halong Bay, admiring the fascinating rock formations in the bay. 

Afternoon Itinerary: 

15h00: Visiting Sung Sot Cave (Surprising cave). 

16h00: Our cruise will take you to the Titop Island. It is noted for having a viewpoint at its peak which affords splendid views all around Halong Bay or you can enjoy your swimming on romance sandy beach. 

17h30: Come back to Cozy Bay Cruise then take a shower, Relax on sundeck, sunset watching in comfortable lounge chairs while drinking a cocktail or reading a book in the most magical moment. 

18h00: Enjoy welcome Sunset Party and Cooking Class. How to make fresh noodle roll, you can enjoy product which you make it.

Evening Relaxing:

19h00: Enjoy your Barbecue Dinner when sitting by overlooking sea view window in the night romantic bay.

20h30: After having dinner, our customers will be served the natural herbal foot bath, to help reduce foot pain and toxin excretion.

21h00: Playing some sports games like: Squid Fishing, Singing karaoke, or Relax on sundeck

*  Overnight on boat : Clean air – conditioning room.

Day 12: Halong back to Hanoi – transfer to Sapa

6h00: Wake up in the early morning to see sunrise on sundeck.

7h00: Morning view of bay with a cup of tea of coffee. Have Buffet Breakfast ! 

7h45: Start visiting Halong Bay Pearl farm. The pearls in Halong are the most renowned in Vietnam. The process of farming and retrieving pearls take years.

8h30: Do kayaking to explore Halong Bay in your own. 

9h30: Check-out and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay. 

10h45: Enjoy the lunch while Cruising back to Tuan Chau Harbour. 

12h00: Cozy Bay Cruise is landing Halong Bay harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise. 

After that, get on the Bus to return Hanoi by Expressway. 

14h15: Stop on half way for short break. 

15h30: Arrive at the hotel in Ha Noi Old Quarter.

21h00: transfer to Hanoi train station – check in cabin sleeper to Lao Cao.

Day 13: Trek to Lao Chai Ta Van village

Reach Lao Cai station around 6h00, transfer to Sapa (1 hours)

Take rest in rest room before start the journey 

8:00 – 8:30 AM: After a hearty breakfast

Get ready to immerse yourself in the breathtaking beauty of Sapa’s countryside. Your guide will meet you for an unforgettable trek, starting with a walk down to Y Linh Ho, a serene Hmong village surrounded by century-old terraced rice fields. Make sure your camera’s ready—these landscapes are postcard-perfect!

From Y Linh Ho, we’ll continue to Lao Chai Village, a vibrant hub of the Hmong community. Here, you’ll pause to take in the tranquility, observe daily village life, and enjoy a well-deserved break (about 30–40 minutes).

Next, we trek to Ta Van Village, home to the warm and welcoming Giay people. The village’s rustic charm, rolling hills, and friendly locals create an atmosphere you won’t want to leave. It’s the perfect place to connect with the culture, soak in the scenery, and create lasting memories.

After the trek, we’ll return to Sapa town for a delicious lunch. 

After lunch, transfer take you to hotel make check in

Evening free time enjoy Sapa nightlife.

Day 14: Visit Fansipan mountain – transfer back to Hanoi

8:00 – 8:30 AM: After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, make check out and leave luggage in lobby

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, 

15h00 Sit back, stretch out, and enjoy the comfortable ride to the capital by VIP CABIN sleeper bus

Reach Hanoi around 22h00 – transfer to hotel – check in relax.

Day 15: Hanoi city tour

8h00 – 8h30: Our Tour guide and our Bus pick up at your hotel and start to discover Hanoi City

08h45: Visit Ho Chi Minh Complex, the final resting place of Vietnamese great father or Uncle Ho. You have a chance to see the embalmed body of Ho Chi Minh then walk around the garden to see 2 houses where he lived & worked from 1954 to 1969. 

Then visit One Pillar Pagoda where the Goddess of Mercy – It is the most unique pagoda in the world.

– Should dress modestly by covering from shoulders to knees when visiting Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, temples, pagodas, etc.

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays and Fridays. But still can take pictures of the Mausoleum and visit around that area.

– Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed for at least 2 months (15th June -15th August) for annual maintenance.

10h15: Visit Vietnam Ethnology Museum to learn about the culture of 54 ethnic groups living in the whole country of Vietnam.

Special Note: We will visit the Vietnamese Women’s Museum instead of the Vietnam Ethnology Museum closed on Mondays.

12h30-12h45: Have lunch at our restaurant. You have an opportunity to enjoy Vietnamese cuisine. Vegetarian foods are available.

13h30: Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda located on Golden Fish Island in West Lake. It is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the 6th century.

14h30: Continue to visit the Temple of Literature – the first university of Vietnam, The Temple of Literature (Van Mieu Quoc Tu Giam) is one of the most attractive tourist spots in Northern Vietnam. The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070.

15h30: Keep going to visit Hoa Lo Prison, the prison was built by the French, from 1886 to 1901, when Vietnam was still a part of French Indochina. The French called the prison Maison Centrale. The prison was called “A Hell on Earth” and now the prison is like a war museum for those who want to understand more about the war against France of Vietnamese people.

16h30: Our Bus takes you back to the Hotel. We finish the trip!

Day 16: Flight back home

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.