This 15-day journey showcases Vietnam from north to south, combining cultural exploration, scenic landscapes, and unique local experiences—from Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Sapa’s hill tribe villages to Halong Bay cruises, Hoi An’s charm, and the vibrant Mekong Delta.
Upon arrival in Hanoi – a thousand years Capital, you are met and transfer to hotel in the city (no tour guide)
Time at leisure after a long flight
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hanoi
08.30AM: The day starts with visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, the Nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (visit from outside only), and his house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of city. Next, we visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which successfully presents the recognition of Vietnam as a multi-ethnic country and promotes socio-cultural diversity.
In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam dating back to the 11th century. Then stroll through Old Quarter on foot, past the old east O Quan Chuong gate to Thanh Ha wet market. Along the way delicacies, strange food items and an explanation of Vietnamese food practices will be given. Continue through the streets of the Old Quarter to sample some local treats. Your guide will explain the routine of Vietnam meal times and indigenous/unusual ingredients eaten. Stroll up ‘food alley’ to see other dishes on offer.
Then enjoying delicious coffee while watching the old train slowly rolls barely a meter away is a terrifying but enjoyable experience for many foreign visitors to Hanoi….
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hanoi
MORNING TOUR (SIC TOUR): 07:30 – 12:00 (LUNCH AT THE END)
Embark on an exciting journey into the outskirts of Hanoi with our Hanoi Countryside Jeep Tour, beginning directly from your hotel in or around the Hanoi Old Quarter. Escape the busy main streets and allow us to take you on a scenic route through the city’s urban outskirts and peaceful countryside, across a bridge to the Red River’s other side, offering stunning farmland panoramas and a tranquil ambiance. Gain insights into locals’ daily activities, explore traditional villages, and comprehend the impact of industrialization and urbanization throughout the tour.
Our destination is the famous Bat Trang ceramic village, which is the largest village of its kind in Vietnam and has a long history that dates back thousands of years. Get ready to be amazed by the immersion in ancient art and heritage, navigating the tiny ancient alleyways, and delving into the Vietnamese culture’s deep-rooted history. Learn about the current daily life of the village’s handicrafts industry by taking part in a ceramic class with the local craft-man.
At the end or the beginning of the tour, depending on the morning or afternoon schedule, you’ll enjoy an authentic, organic, and healthy Hanoi food with drinks. Join us on a journey to experience Hanoi’s countryside’s real-life by taking our Hanoi Countryside Jeep Tour and immerse yourself in the local daily life
Have free time in Hanoi in this afternoon for walking, shopping, spa, relaxing, coffee….
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hanoi
Depart at 08:30AM from your hotel in Hanoi. After 2hrs drive we arrive in Ninh Binh Province. Our first visit is the former capital Hoa Lu where remaining Dinh and Le Kings’ temples
Proceed to Tam Coc tourist. Getting on small rowing boats to travel along the canals amid local villages, green fields and natural beauty with limestone peaks, we are enjoying the “Ha Long On Land”. After 02 hours through 03 caves, we row back to the boat quay. Have lunch by yourselves
Then we will ride a bike to Bich Dong cave (2.5km), which was conferred by a King the title “Vietnam’s second most beautiful grotto” and which is some 2 km from Tam Coc. Climb up the Truong Yen Mountain (Buddha’s palm), charmed by the marvelous scenery offered by the mountains, rivers and pagodas…Say goodbye our tour guide in this late afternoon
Stay overnight at your hotel in Ninh Binh
08.00AM: After breakfast today, you will take a 03 hours-drive to Halong Bay by private car (local guide on boat)
11:45 - 12:00 Guests are transferred by speedboat/tender from Indochina Sails’s Tuan Chau Pier to Indochine Cruise - enjoy welcome drink, listen cruise briefing and safety instructions.
13:15-14:00 Passengers enjoy the International Buffet Lunch. Massage service is available after lunch and throughout the cruise. Please book in advance with your Cruise Manager.
14:45-16:30 The crew take passengers visit the Dark and Bright (also known as Bat Cave) grotto is not only known for the stunning limestone structure at every turn but also for the interesting natural habitat. The best way to explore this cave is doing kayaking or bamboo sampan drive by local people through the tunnel so you will spend mostly your time relaxing and enjoy the quiet and natural place (This is the UNESCO Heritage site and also the nature reserve area of Cat Ba National Park)
17:30 Depart and sail to anchor overnight.
18:30-19:00 Attend the Cooking Demostration led by our Head Chef. During the lesson, the chef showing the guests how we decorate and make some traditional Vietnamese foods.
19:30 Set Menu Dinner is served.
20:45 Evening activities. Board games like cards or Parcheesi are available, as well as massage service (massage service is available throughout the cruise). Also, everyone can try their luck at Squid fishing on the boat with help from the crew. 22:00 End of Program for Day 1.
06:30 Coffee, tea and breakfast pastries served in the dining room.
06:45 Enjoy Tai Chi lesson on the sundeck.
07:15-08:45 Cruise crew takes guests visit Trung Trang Cave on Cat Ba Island.
09:00 Guests will have 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing. Please collect all of your belongings from the cabins and leave heavy luggage outside the cabins.
09:30 Enjoy the breakfast buffet in the dining room, consisting of both Vietnamese and international dishes. Bills are settled after breakfast. We approach the harbor while we cruise, giving you the opportunity to soak up the last of the magical atmosphere of Lan Ha from the sundeck.
11:15 Arrive at Indochina Sails’s Pier at Tuan Chau Port. Transfer back to Hanoi by a private car
Have free time for walking, shopping, spa or dinner by yourselves (no room at hotel at this time)
21.15, our driver will pick you up and transfer you to Hanoi station for night train to Lao Cai, departing at 22.40
Stay overnight on your FANXIPAN EXPRESS TRAIN (sharing 04 berth cabin, optional for private cabin on the train)
On arrival at Lao Cai Station (around 6.30AM), picked up by tour guide & driver and transfer to Sapa. Breakfast by yourselves at a local restaurant, then begin the day with a 3km trek through breathtaking landscape to the village of Suoi Ho, home to Hmong minority. From here you can enjoy views over endless rice terraces, and you will have the opportunity to see some of the animals used by the locals. Continuing on to Ma Tra village, you will come across the impressive ruins of a church dating back to the French occupation in the early 1900s. Take a minute to explore this intriguing sight and take some photos.
Trekking to the village of Ta Phin, in which the second largest population ethnic minority in Sa Pa after H’mong people – Red Dzao people count major residence. Red Dzao is easily recognized as the women’s distinctive costume with bright red color. Red Dzao cultivate on larger and flat fields.
Optional for the visit to Fansipan Summit by train + cable car with additional charge
Stay overnight at your hotel in Sapa
Pick up at your hotel at 08.30AM. You will commence your short journey by driving south toward Muong Hoa valley. You will then start your walk by descending into the valley, which is the largest rice paddy terraced among Sapa area. The guide can provide you interesting information about rice. If you visit the valley sometime in between May and October, you will be able to observe and experience how the local do planting and harvesting, one of the most important activities in the daily life. The walk takes you from Lao Chai village of Black Hmong minority to Ta Van village of Giay minority including a visit to the local Catholic Church. After visiting Ta Van the car will return you to Sapa. Have lunch by yourselves.
Optional for the visit to Fansipan Summit by train + cable car with additional charge
Stay overnight at your hotel in Sapa
07.00AM – 07.30AM, have SHARING LIMOUSINE BUS to transfer back to Noi Bai airport for flight to Danang
On arrival, meet and transfer from airport to hotel in Hoian with private driver (no tour guide)
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hoian
MORNING TOUR (SIC TOUR): 07:30AM – 12:00 (LUNCH AT THE END)
Discover the beauty and history of Hoi An in a unique and exciting way with the Hoi An Vespa Tour. This exhilarating adventure takes you on a thrilling ride through the charming streets of Hoi An on the back of a Vespa, allowing you to experience the town’s highlights and hidden gems like no other.
Your Hoi An Vespa Tour begins with an exploration of the historic Old Town, where you can marvel at the exquisite architecture of ancient houses, temples, and local markets. Along the way, you’ll also get a chance to check out the trending Rolving Chill House cafe, a must-visit spot in Hoi An.
Your adventure continues as you travel out of town by weaving through a maze of zigzagging back roads and alleys and delving into the beautiful countryside where you can immerse yourself in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and serene waterways. You’ll even have the chance to take an exciting and unforgettable ride in a bamboo basket boat in the water coconut forest, allowing you to experience the natural beauty of Hoi An in a thrilling and unique way. There, you can bask in the exceptional panoramic views of lush green rice paddies and tranquil waterways that will leave you feeling awestruck.
After your exciting ride, you’ll get an opportunity to taste all the delicious Hoi An delicacies and specialties at a local restaurant. Here, you’ll learn about Hoi An’s traditional culinary practices and enjoy some of the town’s most authentic food and drinks. Throughout your Hoi An Vespa Tour, you’ll have a knowledgeable and experienced guide by your side, who will provide valuable insight into the town’s rich history and culture. There will be plenty of opportunities to stop and take stunning photos of your surroundings, so be sure to keep your cameras ready! Are you ready for a unique and unforgettable journey through Hoi An? Book your Hoi An Vespa Tour today and get ready for an adventure that promises to give you a remarkable perspective on the town’s beauty and history.
Have free time for walking in Hoian Old Quarter in the afternoon by yourselves (the best time is from 15.00 – 19.00)
Stay overnight at your hotel in Hoian
08:30AM: Drive about 1.30-hour from Hoi An to Ba Na Hill, a scenic mountainous area with panoramic vistas reminiscent. Standing more than 1,400 meters (4,878 feet) above sea level, the temperature of this place is mostly cool year-round.
Arrive at Ba Na Hills cable car station, ride on a modern system of cable cars and Get a bird's-eye view of nature which is strikingly beautiful, while enjoying a feeling of flying in the blue sky among the clouds and wind. Experience the feeling of walking in the clouds when you walk on the Golden Bridge which seems to be supported by a pair of giant hands jutting out of the mountain. Then, enjoy your leisure time on Ba Na Hills for further activities such as European Architecture Villas, in-door game, flower beds and pagodas. Have buffet lunch at Ba Na Hill
Then transfer back to Danang airport for flight to Saigon
On arrival, meet and transfer from airport to hotel in Saigon with private driver (no tour guide)
Stay overnight at your hotel in Saigon
HALF DAY, SIC TOUR (07.30AM-12.00)
Today, transfer to a local jetty and enjoy a special transfer by speedboat to the famous Cu Chi tunnels. Notice the views change, with the waterway journey from the glittering skyscrapers and busy commercial centers to green paddy fields and peaceful rural areas.
Originally dug as a base to organize guerrilla-style actions against the French, the Cu Chi tunnels were expanded during the Indochina War to become an ingenious and incredible underground network to protect the Viet Cong guerrillas from the French air and ground sweeps. There are more than 200 kilometers of subterraneous complexes containing storage rooms, kitchens, hospitals, sleeping quarters, and even schools, once occupied by more than 10,000 people. An exploration of these underground villages will provide a better understanding of how the tunnels were constructed, the hardship of life in the tunnels, and the Vietnamese resilience during combat. Try the local cassava root that sustained Viet Cong fighters during the war.
Have free time in the afternoon for relaxing
Stay overnight at your hotel in Saigon
08.00AM: After breakfast, leave behind the hustle and bustle of Saigon to delve into the Mekong Delta, a patchwork of emerald greens and the rice bowl of southern Vietnam. After 2hours drive, arrive in Ben Tre province crossing Rach Mieu Bridge, hop on a private motorize and we cruise through the waterways and cannel of the Mekong delta to visit fruits orchards and learn about the local cottage industries like brick kiln-making, coconut processing, sleeping mats. Take a motorized cart (tuk tuk) on shady paths, passing by green rice fiends and vegetable plains. Lunch is served in local restaurant.
After lunch, experience a rowing-boat ride along beautiful water palm creek before continuing by the motorized boat back to the pier. Then we will continue to transfer to Can Tho
Stay overnight at your hotel in Can Tho
Departure: 07:00AM at the Cần Thơ market hall – Duration: 3 hours. BOARD A MYSTIC SAMPAN (JOIN BOAT) at the Cần Thơ old market at breakfast time while watching the scenery of daily local life on the banks. the Mystic sampan then cruises right into the Cái Răng floating market, in between the traders' boats. Leaving the floating market, the sampan takes you to a visit on shore before returning to Cần Thơ.
Have free time at leisure before transferring back to Saigon. Have free time at leisure for walking & shopping…..
Stay overnight at your hotel in Saigon
Have free time at leisure (check out at 12.00)
Transferred to Tan Son Nhat airport for your International departure flight (no tour guide)
We wish you a safe flight home
Hotel rooms with daily breakfasts as mentioned or similar
Transfer services in private air-conditioned vehicle, unless when other vehicles are mentioned
Entrance fees and other boat fees where applicable
Meals as listed in the program (B= Breakfast; L= Lunch & D = Dinner); pre-arranged at local restaurants based on local food with set menus
Local English-speaking guides on day with tours
Government taxes & service charges
Internal airfares in the tour as mentioned
Drinks and other meals not clearly mentioned
Surcharge for special requests on food and meals
Entrance fees, car, and guide service during free time
Travel insurance
All kind of gratuities for guides, drivers, and others
Surcharge for public holidays (if any)
Internal airfares not mentioned in the tour
International airfare from/to your point of arrival/departure
Personal expenses such as bar, telephone. laundry bills,...
All other services not stated in the program
Surcharge for peak season
QUOTATION (Land service only)
Price is in US dollars per person, based on twin shared and non-commissionable
VALID FROM 01 AUGUST 2025 – 31 DEC 2026:
EXCEPT HOLIDAYS:
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SUPPLEMENT QUOTATION
Air-fare Supplement per person (USD per person, no FOC)
OUR SELECTED HOTEL
Accommodation bases on room type as indications. Higher room grade can be arranged subject to availability and additional charge.
Check in time : 13:00 or 14:00
Check out time : 11:00 or 12:00
Early check-in or late check-out time is subject to availability and with additional charge. Let us know beforehand check in & check out time you expect for proper arrangement.
1. Tourist Visa
Please make sure your passport has at least 6 months validity from the entry date. Also please check whether you need an entry visa to Asian countries before starting your trip. Please consult with our travel consultant if you are not sure.
2. Notes on Airfares
All airfares are subject to change until final purchase.
Eco-flex class: allow to re-book (change date, change flight) without fee, but subject to availability. Passenger(s) pay surcharge between classes (if any)
Refund fee: 15% of airfare plus service charge.
Airport tax included
Child under 2 yrs: 10% of adult airfare; Child from 2 to 11 yrs: 75% of adult airfare
3. Land Transportation
Our price based on the group arrives at one time (on one flight). In case clients arrive at different flight times, and need different airport transfers, the extra transfer will be charged. We apply the same for the departure date.
4. Travel Insurance
Our price of the tour does not include travel insurance. We highly recommend you purchase health/travel insurance for your trip to Asia.
5. Responsibility
Except in situations beyond human control, VietnamStay will be held responsible for any additional expense resulting from the change caused by us in itinerary, transportation, and accommodation.
However, VietnamStay cannot be held responsible for denied boarding, nor for additional costs incurred due to the situations beyond human control.
The detailed program and schedule of flights are subject to changes by the airline without prior notice and in accordance with the weather conditions and daily operation of flights. Consequently, itinerary concerns might be adjusted. If this occurs, VietnamStay will endeavor to secure alternative arrangements.
6. Vaccine
It is not compulsory to get any vaccine to visit our countries. But we encourage you to have popular vaccines such as Diphtheria, Tetanus, Typhoid, Polio…. You may consult your doctor before traveling.
1. How to Book and Confirm Your Tour:
No service secured at our proposal, services in destination (hotel, boat, flight, guide etc) are subject to availability.
Please send a booking order to VietnamStay as soon as you agree on our proposal to secure your trip arrangement. Similar alternative service to be suggested when your choice is unavailable at the time of booking.
2. Passport and Flight Details
Full passport information is required in your booking order for flight reservation & hotel check-in
International flight details of arrival & departure are required for airport transfer arrangements
3. Deposit and Payment
At least 30% deposit of the total tour cost to be deposited upon commitment of the tour.
The outstanding amount to be paid prior to arrival date or at our offices in Viet Nam on your arrival day.
4. Cancellation, Amendment Policy, and Charges
In practice, VietnamStay always does the best to minimize the cancellation penalty for our guests but we must abide by the cancellation policy of each service provider.
Low season 01 May – 30 Sep | High season 01 Oct – 30 Apr | |
More than 20 days prior to the guest’s arrival day | No charge | No charge |
From 16 to 20 days | 10% | 20% |
From 8 to 15 days | 30% | 50% |
From 03 to 07 days | 50% | 75% |
Within 02 days or no show | 100% | 100% |
Please be advised that during Peak Season (Christmas and New Year) and during Public Holidays different cancellation policies may apply. The cancellation policy for such a period will be informed to the client(s) case by case.
5. Children Policy (Land Services Only)
Accompanied child from 1- 4 yrs: Free of charge if sharing existing bed with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 30% of adult price if sharing existing bed(s) with parents
Accompanied child from 5 – 6 yrs: charge 50% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 7 – 11 yrs: charge 75% of adult price if using extra bed/mattress in parents’ room
Accompanied child from 12 yrs up: pay as adult rate
In case a child under 12 yrs using a twin share room with an adult, please pay full fare.
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After confirmation, VietnamStay will begin arranging the finest services for you.
It’s time to pack your suitcases and embark on an adventure to explore new horizons. Wishing you a safe journey!
