About this trip
This 15-day route runs from Hanoi up through the hill country of Mai Chau, Pu Luong and Sapa, out to Ha Long Bay, then down to Hoi An and the Mekong Delta — a mix of trekking, homestays and city time rather than a straight sightseeing loop.
In the north, days are built around walking between villages and staying with local families, giving you a closer, slower look at ethnic minority communities before the pace shifts to the limestone waters of Ha Long Bay and the old streets of Hoi An.
It's a private, partially guided trip rated easy for pace, which suits families or anyone wanting more contact with local life than a standard tour offers.
What you'll do
- Walk the old quarter streets of Hanoi
- Trek between ethnic minority villages in Mai Chau and Pu Luong
- Stay in homestays with local families in the northern hills
- Cruise the limestone waters of Ha Long Bay
- Wander the ancient town of Hoi An
- See daily life on the Mekong Delta's waterways
- Trekking is rated easy, so no technical hill-walking experience needed
- Private and partially guided — expect a mix of guided days and time on your own
Worth it if you want genuine local immersion with reliable logistics. Think twice if you need luxury or flexibility.
- Tour guides are excellent and attentive; they genuinely unlock local insights beyond standard tourist routes.
- Itinerary balances lesser-known areas like Mai Chau with iconic stops, covering Hanoi to Mekong Delta thoroughly.
- Organisation and handoffs are seamless; hotels like Alagon are genuinely good, food is delicious and authentic.
- 15-16 day commitment covers substantial ground; pack stamina for the pace from north to south Vietnam.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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