Trip through Vietnam
15 Days | 7 Citys
Itinerary
Day 1 > Arrival in Hanoi – City Tour
Arrival at Noibai International Airport.
Reception by your English-speaking tour guide and transfer to Hanoi.
In the morning, you will take a city tour and visit, among others, Uncle Ho’s stilt house, the “One Pillar Pagoda,” and the Tran Quoc Pagoda, which dates back to the 6th century and is the oldest pagoda in Hanoi.
In the afternoon, you will enjoy a rickshaw ride around the Hoan Kiem Lake area. You will be driven through several narrow but lively and interesting streets and alleys of the Old Quarter. In the evening, you can enjoy a “fresh beer” on Ta Hien Street to experience Hanoi’s nightlife.
Day 2 > Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hanoi
Breakfast at the hotel.
Departure for Ninh Binh; visit Tam Coc, a UNESCO World Natural Heritage Site. In this scenic area, you will take a boat ride on a small river, surrounded by green rice fields and bizarre limestone mountains.
In the former imperial capital Hoa Lu, which was the Vietnamese capital between 968 and 1010, you will visit two temples dedicated to the Dinh and Le dynasties.
Day 3 > Hanoi – Night Train to Sapa
Breakfast at the hotel.
The entire day is at your leisure. Use the opportunity to explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter on your own.
Optional excursion: Visit the ceramic village of Bat Trang, where you can learn about the production of ceramic products in a Vietnamese workshop. The village lies only about 16 km from Hanoi on the Red River. Since the 14th century, its residents have specialized in porcelain and ceramics; since the 16th century, the typical blue-and-white decorated porcelain has also been produced here. The entire process—from shaping, painting, and glazing to firing—takes place in a compact area. Many workshops specialize in producing soup bowls or teacups for daily use.
Around 9:00 PM, your train departs for Lao Cai, the provincial capital in northern Vietnam.
Overnight on the train (sleeper car, 4-berth compartments).
Day 4 > Sapa
Breakfast in a local restaurant.
Upon arrival in Lao Cai, you will be transferred by car to Sapa. Here live various ethnic minorities such as Mong, Dzao, Thai, and Muong. During the day, you will visit the villages of Ta Van and Ta Phin. On foot, you will explore these mountain villages and admire the stunning scenery of rice fields, mountains, and streams.
In the afternoon, enjoy some leisure time or stroll around Sapa’s center to visit the market and the small church.
Overnight in Sapa.
Day 5 > Sapa – Hanoi
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, you will drive towards the Hoang Lien Son mountains, about 9 km west of Sapa. Today you will visit Fansipan, Vietnam’s highest mountain (3,143 m).
You will conquer the “Roof of Indochina” via the Fansipan cable car. This 3-cable system has a total length of almost 6.3 km. The height difference between the valley station and the summit station is 1,410 m. From the cabin, you can admire the magnificent nature, the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley, and the Hoang Lien National Park.
Afterwards, return by car to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 6 > Hanoi – Danang
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Hanoi Airport; flight to Danang.
After checking into your hotel, the rest of the day is free. Visit the beautiful coastal city of Danang or spend some time at the beach.
Overnight in Danang.
Day 7> Danang – Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel.
Today you will take a bus to Hoi An, and from there cycle to the village of Cam Thanh. Along the way, you will see farmers working in the rice fields and gain insight into the traditional rice cultivation methods that have remained unchanged for centuries. Afterwards, you will ride in a round, bamboo-woven basket boat through a water palm forest. The atmosphere is especially exciting if a boat race takes place—where the winner receives a valuable prize!
Next, you will visit the house and workshop of a craftsman from the village. Here you will see how local artisans skillfully create decorative items from palm leaves and bamboo.
Your guide will then accompany you on a tour of Hoi An, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. Highlights include the Ong Pagoda, the Quang Dong Temple, the old merchant house Tan Ky, and the Japanese Covered Bridge. You’ll also have time to stroll through the charming streets and admire centuries-old, well-preserved houses.
Return to Danang in the late afternoon.
Day 8> Danang
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free for leisure—explore the city or relax at Danang’s beach.
Day 9> Danang – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport and flight to Ho Chi Minh City.
The rest of the day is free. Take a stroll through the city and enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of Vietnam’s most bustling metropolis.
Day 10> Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast at the hotel.
Ho Chi Minh City, still widely known as Saigon, is Vietnam’s leading tourist hub, attracting 70% of the country’s foreign visitors annually. Visitors are drawn by the city’s vibrant rhythm of life, beautiful French colonial architecture such as the Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the City Hall, the Opera House, and the Reunification Palace, as well as countless entertainment venues. These highlights will all be included in today’s program.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11> Ho Chi Minh City – Cai Be – Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast at the hotel.
After breakfast, drive about 3 hours to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta, a region crisscrossed by thousands of canals. Today’s boat trip on the Mekong will leave lasting impressions as you glide through several canals. You will stop at a fruit plantation to taste exotic fruits and enjoy traditional southern Vietnamese music.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
Day 12> Ho Chi Minh City – Phu Quoc
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport and flight to Phu Quoc to explore the “Pearl Island.”
First, you will visit Duong Dong Market, the largest market on Phu Quoc. Then continue to the Ho Quoc Pagoda, known for its spectacular location overlooking the sea at the end of a winding mountain road.
If France is famous for its wine and Italy for its olive oil, then Vietnam is renowned for its fish sauce, an essential ingredient in every Vietnamese household. Phu Quoc’s fish sauce is especially famous. At a factory, you will learn about the traditional production process.
Another specialty of Phu Quoc is its pepper, considered one of the best in the world. You will also visit a local pepper farm to see traditional cultivation.
In the late afternoon, visit the old Dinh Cau Temple, one of Phu Quoc’s iconic landmarks. Watching the sunset from Dinh Cau Mountain will be a memorable experience!
Day 13> Phu Quoc
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure. You may choose to explore more of the island or enjoy the beaches.
Day 14> Phu Quoc
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day at leisure. You may choose to explore more of the island or enjoy the beaches.
Day 15> Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh City
Breakfast at the hotel.
Depending on your flight schedule, time at leisure. Then transfer to the airport and flight back to Ho Chi Minh City. Departure or onward journey.
Hotel list
| Location | Hotel | Ratings |
|---|---|---|
|
Hanoi |
Thien Thai Hotel |
4⭐ |
|
Ninh Binh |
Yen Nhi Hotel |
3⭐ |
|
Sapa |
Sunny Mountain Hotel |
3⭐ |
|
Danang |
Serene Beach Hotel |
4⭐ |
|
Saigon |
Vien Dong Hotel Saigon |
4⭐ |
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Trip through Vietnam
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