Essential Highlights of Vietnam

A curated journey from the cultural charm of Hanoi to the limestone beauty of Lan Ha Bay, the mountain trails of Sapa, the royal heritage of Hue, lantern-lit Hoi An, vibrant Saigon, and the peaceful Mekong Delta.

Tour Highlights

One journey, every essential Vietnam experience.

This itinerary balances cultural icons, local food, nature, heritage sites, cruises, soft adventure, and premium guided experiences across Vietnam.

Daily Program

14-Day Vietnam Itinerary

Follow the route from North to South with private transfers, guided visits, signature food experiences, cruises, and cultural shows.

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi & Hanoi After Dark by Vespa

Airport pick-up, hotel transfer, then an exciting evening Vespa adventure through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, bun cha, rice wine, pho cuon, illuminated landmarks, and live music.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour

Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple, and enjoy Water Puppetry.

Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Lan Ha Bay – Cat Ba Island

Transfer to Ha Long, board a luxury cruise, sail through Lan Ha Bay, visit Viet Hai Village by bicycle, join a Vietnamese cooking class, and try squid fishing.

Day 4: Halong – Hanoi – Sapa Night Train

Start with Tai Chi, kayak around Frog Lake, brunch on board, return to Hanoi, then take the overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 5: Arrive Sapa & Cat Cat – Y Linh Ho Trek

Arrive Lao Cai early morning, transfer to Sapa, then trek through Cat Cat village, waterfalls, rice terraces, rainforest trails, and Y Linh Ho village.

Day 6: Hidden Trail to Red Dao Village

Trek from Mong Sen through mountain trails, rice terraces and cornfields, visit Ta Phin village, meet Red Dao and Black Hmong communities, then take the night train back to Hanoi.

Day 7: Hanoi – Hue

Arrive in Hanoi, transfer to the airport, fly to Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc Royal Tomb, then check in and relax.

Day 8: Hue – Hoi An via Hai Van Pass

Take a Perfume River boat trip, visit Thien Mu Pagoda and Khai Dinh Tomb, then drive across Hai Van Pass with panoramic views before arriving in Hoi An.

Day 9: Bay Mau Coconut Forest, My Son, Hoi An & Teh Dar Show

Enjoy basket boating in Bay Mau Coconut Forest, explore My Son Sanctuary, walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, and end the evening with the Teh Dar cultural show.

Day 10: Hoi An – Danang – Saigon & Evening Foodie Tour

Fly to Saigon, check in, then join an evening motorbike foodie tour through five districts with local dishes, markets, Chinatown, grilled goat, and street food.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Visit the Municipal Theatre, Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office, Reunification Palace, and War Museum, followed by lunch and leisure time.

Day 12: Saigon – Cai Be – Can Tho on Bassac Cruise

Drive to Cai Be, board the Bassac cruise, sail through Cho Lach canal, explore countryside life or cycle around the area, then dine onboard at sunset.

Day 13: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Saigon