Trip Info
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Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Sai Gon, Mui Ne
Overview
Vietnam is a country where you can find innumerable corners to be discovered, infinite experiences to be lived, and countless histories to be told after your trip. Do not hesitate to spend 18 days exploring this wonderful country by choosing our Vietnam Discovery Tour. You will visit most of the highlights on a beautiful S shape land, from Hanoi to the charming old town like Hoi An, not except the World Natural Heritage – Halong Bay or a remote beautiful town in the mountain northern – Sapa and the trip ends at the bustle cities Ho Chi Minh City .Uncover the true essence of Vietnam as you travel from the farthest corners in the north to deep in the south. Create lasting memories as you meet the people, taste the food, and embrace the culture.
Highlights:
- A unique cruise in the majestic Ha Long archipelago, a natural World Heritage Site.
- Trekking downhill to visit local villages and local people in Sapa
- See the very best of the World Heritage ancient cities of Hue and Hoi An.
- Discover some exceptional rural sceneries and traditions in different provinces in the north, central, and south of the S-shaped country.
- Cruise around the picturesque Mekong Delta, along its maze of canals to experience very close the lush of its forests and lively culture.
- Enjoy famous beaches from the cental to the south of Vietnam
All prices quoted in USD per person is valid to 30 Sept 2025
(Except Christmas & New year & Tet holiday)
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Package Class |
Price per person in half-twin by private |
Single |
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2 |
3 |
4 |
5-7 |
8-11 |
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3 stars |
2,227 |
1,852 |
1,713 |
1,584 |
1,391 |
380 |
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4 tars |
2,451 |
2,076 |
1,936 |
1,808 |
1,615 |
647 |
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5 stars |
3,167 |
2,792 |
2,652 |
2,524 |
2,331 |
1,356 |
Itinerary
Pick up at the airport in the morning and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, strolling in the colonial quarter. Dinner at the local restaurant. Overnight at hotel.
Experience the rich culture of Hanoi. Spend time at the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Visit the Vietnam History Museum and the Hanoi Opera House. Stroll around the Old Quarter and end the day watching a performance of a traditional Water Puppet Show. The evening is free to discover the city at your own way.Night in Hanoi
7h00 Drive to Sapa, Follow the highway to Lao Cai city with the first comfort break.
11:00 Second comfort break at Lao Cai city before approaching Sapa.
13:00 Arrive Sapa Town with colorful traditional costumes of H’mong, Dzao, Tay ethnic People.
14:30 A short drive to the gate of Cat Cat village which is home of Black H’mong ethnic people and is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our local guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall where the French built a Hydraulic Power Station; stop for photo with bridge and waterfall then you will walk uphill for car to pick up to get back to Sapa in the afternoon.
Welcome drink and itinerary briefing.
Trekking distance is about 2.5 kms and it lasts for 2 hours
16:30 Come back to Sapa Town. Overnight at the hotel.
Have breakfast at hotel. Get ready for for a leisure Sapa trip today. The drive uphill offers most spectacular scenery Of Fansipan Mount. Just 1km out of the town, rose flower farms and later chayote grows on bamboo frames covered a vast area. We stop at the magnificent Silver Waterfall and start walk up along the beautiful waterfall and enjoy the spectacular scenery surround. You can also spend time visiting the fish farm nearby.
Continue the road trip further to Heaven Gate and Tram Ton Pass.
At 2047m above sea level, the Heaven Gate & Tram Ton Pass is the highest mountain pass in Vietnam. From here enjoy walking around for half an hour for beautiful scenery of both two side of Hoang Lien Son mountain range. This is the best point here to enjoy breathtaking scenery of the two side of Fansipan Mountain range.
continue by a short transfer to cable car station in O Quy Ho around 15 minutes. The flight by cable car will take you around 20 minutes to the next station at 3,000m ASL. Enjoy the view of Sin Chai valley, Fansipan peak as well as Hoang Lien national park from cabin. Following stone steps from station to the top (40 minutes), then we will arrive at the 3,143m summit Fansipan, celebrate the victory, sitting high above the hills with views of this stunning mountainous landscape.Night in Sapa
Free to explore Sapa town then come back to Hanoi. Arrival in the afternoon late. Dinner and overnight at hotel
In the morning, journey through verdant farmlands on your way to boarding a traditional wooden junk boat and an overnight journey on the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Visit the Surprise Cave, and maybe take a invigorating swim or hike on Titov Island. there are many optional activities that can be booked locally including a cookery class, massage, and kayaking. Overnight on cruise
You may start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, followed by breakfast, before exploring the Dark and Bright Caves. A tasty brunch will be served as the boat winds through the limestone landscapes. Disembark and reach to Ninh Binh with endless rice fields, tall limestone mountains and amazing caves, Ninh Binh Province is a must see. Overnight at hotel in Ninh Binh
AM: Boat trip to Thien Mu pagoda: you get on the dragon boat. You will cruise along the Perfume River about 30 minutes. After that, the boat will stop at another boat station. Here you can freely visit Thien Mu pagoda,which is the oldest pagoda in Hue city.
Then visit Minh Mang King’s Tomb: Considered as the most majestic of all Nguyen Dynasty royal tombs, Minh Mang Tomb is a complex of 40 constructions: palaces, temples, pavilions, etc. Many say that it’s a perfect combination of man-made and natural beauty in Hue, where architecture fits harmoniously into the surrounding landscape.
Pm: visit Khai dinh tomb and Imperial Citadel where Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945 with numerous of attractive places to see like Flag Tower, Noon Gate, Nine Dynastic Urns, Nine Holy Cannons, Thai Hoa Palace, and Forbidden Purple City. Thai Hoa Palace.
The tour ends by shopping at Dongba Market - Dong Ba market is the biggest and most significant central market of Thua Thien Hue province and the adjacent regions. Overnight at hotel in Hue.
Am : Breakfast then transfer to Hoian, On the way to Hoian stop in LangCo, the village of the fishermen and then have bathe in the beach.. Visit HaiVan Pass, Cham Art Museum. After the lunch departure for HoiAn. Check in Hotel. free and easy. Overnight at hotel.
At 8:00 am Our driver and tour guide will pick you up at the lobby of your hotel in Hoi An. It will 20 minute before you arrive in Cam Thanh.
Take a basket boat transferring to Cam Thanh water coconut village. Learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community. On the trip, the boatman will take coconut leaves to make amazing natural ornaments such as hats, rings, glasses…These lovely ornaments will be then given to you as a gift. You will surely experience the feeling of floating on the waves of water and join an equally fun basket boat race between the baskets together in the cheering and bustling drum music.
Board on boat and commence cruising on the Cua Dai River. Join in local fisherman on the river and experience rounding net or casting net. Coconut forest is a very unique ecoregion, with a beautiful mangrove forest, is the habitat of many precious animals such as crabs, shrimps, fishes and shellfishes.
Local people will teach you how to paddle the Vietnamese unique bamboo basket boat. You will hear stories of past wars and the harsh conditions that soldiers have to endure.
After noon, explore HoiAn old town . You will be escorted to Japanese bridge, TanKy old house, assembly hall… to contemplate their special architectural features and hear your tour guide introducing the establishment and history of each place. Night in Hoi An
7h00 Breakfast at hotel. 8h00 Departure for QuyNhon by car. Lunch in SaHuynh then visit QuyNhon. Overnight at hotel in QuyNhon.
8h00 On the way to Nhatrang stop in Dailanh, bathe in the beach there and explore Nhatrang, a famous seaside resort, visit the city and Ponagar Cham Towers. Overnight at hotel.
Start from your hotel to Cau Da port in the morning. The Oceanographic Institute nearby the Nhatrang Port is the first place to visit where you can sea the full collection of sea creatures of Nhatrang bay before embarking & cruising to the islands. Many sea species of Nha Trang/Khanh Hoa province make a small ocean world there. Mun Island is the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. You will also be able to see caves in which the sea swallows make their nests from the boat. Then relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities at Mot Island, Tranh Beach Island or on a small island calling “Mini beach”. Taking a fresh lunch at the island or Con se tre village. On the way back you will visit a fishing village before going to the shore.Night in Nha Trang
Departure for Phanthiet and across shrimp breeding fields, arrive in Phanthiet and then leisure. Phanthiet is well-known for its white sand beaches with many mountains and forests. Overnight at hotel.
Enjoy the beach at sunrise. After breakfast visit the famous moving sand-hill of Phan Thiet. Visit Poshanu Cham Tower.
Pm: Reach to SaiGon. Overnight at hotel
Explore the city: Post office, Cathedral, BenThanh Market, Reunification Palace. Visit: War museum, ThienHau Pagoda, Binhtay Market, Cholon Chinese Town. Dinner on boat to cruise along Sai Gon river to see Saigon by night. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
A.M. Leave for My Tho town of Tien Giang province (the first province in the Mekong Delta - about 75 km from Ho Chi Minh City). Visit Vinh Trang pagoda. Boat trip on Mekong river to visit the fruit gardens and peasants' houses on a islet. Lunch at a typical restaurant of Mekong Delta. P.M. Return to HoChiMinh City. Free time and overnight at hotel.
Free at leisure in morning time. At the appropriate time, you'll transfer to the airport to catch your flight home. Have a nice flight and see you next time !
Cost
Tour Cost includes:
- Full transportation by private car as tour program indicated
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner)
- Domestic flight: Hanoi - Hue
- English - speaking guide
- Entrance fees for sights mentioned
- Boat trip at Hue, Nha Trang, Mekong Delta
- Boat trip 2D1N in Halong Bay and transfer by shuttle bus without guide
- Double/Twin-share accommodation with daily breakfast; (AC room)
- Mineral water
Tour Cost excludes:
- Other meals
- International airfare to/from Vietnam
- Personal insurance
- Expenditure of a personal nature, tips, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, emergency transfers & etc.
- Visa to Vietnam
FAQs
Yes, Vietnam is generally a very safe destination for tourists. The country is known for its friendly and welcoming locals who are often eager to help travelers. Violent crime against foreigners is extremely rare, and Vietnam has a stable political environment with low levels of civil unrest. Tourist areas, transportation hubs, and popular destinations are well-policed, ensuring a secure environment for visitors.
Most hotels, cafes, and restaurants offer free Wi-Fi. You can also purchase a local SIM card with data at the airport or in city centers for reliable access throughout your trip. Major providers include Viettel, Vinaphone, and Mobifone.
Currently, no specific vaccinations are required for entry into Vietnam. It’s best to consult your doctor for personalized advice, but for most travelers, additional vaccinations are not necessary.
The best time to visit depends on the region. Generally, spring (February to April) and autumn (August to October) are ideal for most parts of Vietnam due to mild temperatures and minimal rainfall. However, northern areas like Hanoi and Sapa are beautiful in winter, while southern beaches are sunny and warm year-round.
Bring lightweight, breathable clothing, especially in summer. For the north during winter, pack warmer layers as it can get chilly. Don’t forget comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, insect repellent, and a raincoat or umbrella if you’re traveling during the rainy season.
Many nationalities require a visa to enter Vietnam, though some are eligible for visa exemptions or e-visas. Vietnam officially grants visa-free entry for up to 45 days from the date of entry, regardless of passport type or purpose of entry, for citizens of 13 countries: South Korea, Japan, Russia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Denmark, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Spain, Italy, and Belarus.
Vietnam’s official currency is the Vietnamese Dong (VND). ATMs are widely available in cities and tourist areas, allowing you to withdraw cash conveniently. Major credit cards like Visa and MasterCard are accepted in many hotels, restaurants, and shops, especially in larger cities, though smaller establishments may prefer cash. It’s advisable to carry some cash for purchases in local shop and markets.
While tipping is not obligatory in Vietnam, it is a common practice to show appreciation for tour guides and drivers who provide good service. For a full-day tour, a typical tip for a guide is around 5-10 USD per person, and about half of that amount for the driver. Tipping is seen as a nice gesture for their hard work and can enhance their income.
