Discover Vietnam 17 Days 16 Nights From North to South

About this trip

Exactly what you do each day, where you sleep, and how it flows — written by us, from the real itinerary.

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   Day 1 · HanoiHanoi arrival – Airport pick up – Hotel check in ( Meals: No )
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   Day 2 · Ninh BinhHoa Lu ancient capital – Tam Coc – Cycling 1 day ( Meals: B, L )

   

   You'll be picked up from the airport and transferred to your hotel in central Hanoi. Check-in isn't until 1pm, but after that the city is yours to explore at your own pace.

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   Day 3 · HanoiHanoi – Halong bay – Overnight on cruise ( Meals: B, L, D )

   

   A full day trip from Hanoi to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital from the 10th century under the Dinh and Le dynasties, followed by Tam Coc. You'll spend the afternoon cycling through the area, with lunch at a local restaurant and a chance to stretch your legs during the bus journey.

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   Day 4 · HanoiHalong Bay – Kayaking – Hanoi ( Meals: B, L )

   Early pickup for the four-hour drive to Halong Bay. You'll board an overnight cruise, check into your cabin, have lunch, then visit Amazing Cave and hike Ti Tov island for views across the bay before returning to the boat for the night.

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   Day 5 · SapaHanoi - Sapa – Lao Chai – Ta Van village ( Meals: B, L, D )

   Wake early to catch the sunrise over Halong Bay. After breakfast, you'll kayak among the limestone mountains to explore the bay independently, then enjoy brunch while cruising back to the harbour and the bus back to Hanoi, arriving mid-afternoon.

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   Day 6 · SapaTa Van – Giang Ta Chai village – Sapa – Hanoi ( Meals: B, L )

   Overnight sleeper bus to Sapa, arriving at 1pm. Your guide will show you around Sapa town, then you'll trek 12km through terrace rice fields to stay overnight in a homestay in either Lao Chai or Ta Van village.

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   Day 7 · HanoiHanoi free time – Night train to Hue ( Meals: B)

   You can wake early to watch your host family cook breakfast and join them, then either trek further to nearby villages through bamboo forest or help with farmwork like harvesting. Return to Sapa town in the afternoon with free time to visit the local market before the evening bus back to Hanoi.

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   Day 8 · HueWelcome to Hue city ( Meals: No )

   Spend the day exploring Hanoi's Old Quarter on foot—visit Ho Chi Minh mausoleum, Temple of Literature, and Hoan Kiem Lake with Ngoc Son temple. In the evening you'll catch the night train to Hue, watching Vietnamese countryside pass by over twelve hours.

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   Day 9 · HueHue city tour (Meal: B,L)

   You'll be picked up from the train and transferred to your hotel in Hue. The rest of the day is free to explore the ancient capital at your own pace.

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    Day 10 · Hoi AnHue – Hai Van giant Pass – Hoi An ( Meals: B )

    

    Your guide will take you through Hue's Imperial sites: the Royal Citadel, Forbidden City, Hue Royal Museum, and Thien Mu Pagoda, with a boat ride along the Perfume River. After lunch, you can visit King Minh Mang's and King Khai Dinh's tombs, the Conical Hat village, or Incense Making Village before returning to the hotel.

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    Day 11 · Hoi AnMy Son sanctuary 1 day ( Meals: B, L )

    Drive across the Hai Van Pass, stopping for photos of the dramatic valley and panoramic views. You'll arrive in Hoi An in the afternoon with free time to wander the ancient town, its lantern-lit streets, Pagoda bridge, and old houses.

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    Day 12 · Hoi AnFarming & Fishing Trip ( Meals: B, L )

    Head out to My Son, the 4th-15th century Chăm Pa Kingdom capital in a jungle setting. After crossing Cua Dai bridge with its river and mountain views, you'll watch a traditional dance performance, then walk the ruins while your guide explains the history.

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    Day 13 · Ho Chi Minh CityHoi An – Da Nang airport - Fly to Ho Chi Minh city ( Meals: B )

    Cycle to a local farming village, stopping to photograph farmers in their fields and attempt water buffalo riding if you fancy it. You'll then take a boat through coconut-palm waterways to learn traditional fishing techniques using round nets, cast nets, and bamboo basket boats.

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    Day 14 · Ho Chi Minh CityMekong Delta Discovery My Tho - Ben Tre Full Day (Meal: B,L)

    Spend the morning in Hoi An's old town taking photos and shopping, then your driver will transfer you to Da Nang airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Another driver will pick you up at Tan Son Nhat airport and take you to your hotel.

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    Day 15 · Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh city free time ( Meals: B )

    Head out early to My Tho on the Mekong River. You'll cruise past Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise islands, stop at Unicorn Island to walk country lanes and taste tropical fruit, visit fruit plantations, and try a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal to explore family businesses and local life.

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    Day 16 · Ho Chi Minh CityCu Chi war tunnel ( Meals: B, L )
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    Day 17 · Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh – Flight out ( Meals: B )

What's included

• Guide: English speaking tour guide in Hoa Lu – Tam Coc tour, Halong Bay tour, Sapa tour, Hue city tour, Hoi An – My Son tour, Hoi An Rowing basket boat & Riding buffalo tour, Mekong Delta – Cai Be floating village tour, Cu Chi tunnel tour
• Meals: 15 Breakfasts 10 Lunches 2 Dinners
• Activities: Rowing boat in Tam Coc Cycling time in Tam Coc All entrance fees in itinerary Trekking time in Sapa Sleeper bus Hanoi – Sapa – Hanoi Kayaking time in Halong bay Hiking time on Titov island Photo hunting time Welcome drink on board Swimming time in Halong bay Sunset time on cruise Cooking Demonstration Tai Chi lession Train ticket from Hanoi to Hue with soft sleeper berth , 4 berths per share cabin in train All activities as mentioned in the itinerary Flight ticket from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh city with 20 kg hand check
• Flights: Flight ticket Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh city with 20kg luggage check and 7kg hand check
• Transport: Private airport pick up and transfer in Hanoi, Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary Train Plane Shuttle Bus Private car/Minivan/Bus Boat
• Accommodation: * Hotel room might have no window which is very popular in the big city in Vietnam. Please advise if you wish to stay at hotel room with window with extra cost. Accommodation included: 4 nights at hotel in Hanoi 1 night at local house in Sapa 1 night on Halong cruise 1 night in train 1 night at hotel in Hue 4 nights at hotel in Hoi An 4 nights at hotel in Ho Chi Minh city ACCOMMODATION Hotel in Hanoi: Hotel name: HM Boutique Hotel Or similar hotel Add: 3 Hang Dau str Room type: Deluxe room Hotel in Hue: Hotel name: Rosaleen Boutique Hotel Or similar hotel Add: 36 Chu Van An str Room type: Superior room Hotel in Hoi An: Hotel name: KimAn Hoi An Hotel Or similar hotel Add: 461-463 Hai Ba Trung str Room type: Superiror room Hotel in Ho Chi Minh city: Hotel name: Elios Sai Gon Hotel Or similar hotel Add: 233 Pham Ngu Lao str Room type: Superior room Halong Cruise: Cruise name: Crown Legend Cruise Or similar cruise Room type: Deluxe cabin Hotel in Phnom Penh: Hotel name: King Grand Boutique Hotel or similar hotel Add: No. 218, Street 258, Sang Kat Chak Tomuk, Khan Daun Penh, Riverfront, Phnom Penh Room type: Deluxe room Hotel in Siem Reap: Hotel name: City River Hotel Or similar hotel Add: 0511 Steung Siem Reap St., Wat-Bo, Siem Reap City Room type: Superior room

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