15 Days
14 Nights
This thoughtfully designed 15-day journey takes you across Vietnam from the cultural charm of Hanoi to the vibrant energy of Ho Chi Minh City, showcasing the country’s most iconic landscapes and experiences. Explore the historic streets of Hanoi, trek through the terraced rice fields of Sapa, discover the ancient capital of Ninh Binh and the limestone scenery of Tam Coc, and cruise through the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Continue to central Vietnam with the heritage beauty of Hoi An, the mountain views of Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, and the imperial history of Hue, before ending your journey with the dynamic atmosphere of Saigon and a peaceful Mekong Delta escape. This itinerary blends culture, nature, and authentic local experiences, ideal for couples, families, and small groups seeking a comprehensive yet seamless Vietnam adventure.
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Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be greeted by a driver and guide. Transfer to Hanoi for check-in.
Free explore Hanoi yourself
Overnight in Hanoi.
Note: Check-in time: 14:00
A few Famous attractions in Hanoi:
- Old Church Hanoi
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Sword lake – West lake
- Train street
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Good foods should try:
- Pho (Noodle soup)
- Bun Cha (Noodles with mixed fish sauce)
- Banh Cuon (Rice cake with mixed fish sauce)
- Bun Bo Hue (Noodle soup)
- Pho Cuon (Rice cake roll)
Good drinks should try:
- Café Sua Da (Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk)
- Vietnamese tea
- Egg coffee (Giang Café shop)
After breakfast, we go through to admire Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) which is the solemn and revered memorial President Ho Chi Minh, the founding father of modern Vietnam, is preserved and displayed for public homage.
Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, a historic and culturally significant site, being Vietnam's first university and dedicated to Confucius.
Discover the charm of Hanoi's Old Quarter as you wander through its bustling streets, lined with colonial architecture, traditional markets, and vibrant street food vendors.
Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this ancient city, visiting iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake along the way.
You will have a chance to try special Egg Coffee at Train Street in Hanoi – watch the train go through front of your eyes.
Free time until the driver picks you up and takes you to the train station for the night train to Sapa.
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Arrive in Sapa early in the morning, you will have time to take a shower and have a breakfast before starting today's tour. Head toward Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van to walk through the Terrace and explore Hmong minority ethnic life live and culture Lao Chai is a traditional Hmong village surrounded by breathtaking rice terraces and scenic landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll through the village, interact with the locals, and immerse yourself in their culture and way of life.
From Lao Chai, continue your journey to Ta Van Village, which is approximately 3 kilometers away. Ta Van is a charming village inhabited by the Giay ethnic minority. The trek will lead you through picturesque valleys, terraced rice fields, and bamboo forests. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings as you make your way to Ta Van.
In the evening, free to Stone church in Sapa - a prominent landmark located in the heart of Sapa town. Then visit Sapa Market, we walk to admire and explore the town, the local life to have an overview about this beautiful town.
Overnight in Sapa
Why visit these attractions:
1. Lao Chai and Ta Van is the beautiful rural place in Sapa
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After having breakfast, visit Fansipan peak. Then spend 20 minutes with a cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit the pagoda, the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the Fansipan Peak - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours hiking and taking photos.
We depart towards the Heaven Gate. Enjoy the scenic drive as you ascend to Heaven Gate, which is located at the highest point of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, terraced rice fields, and distant peaks
Continue to visit Love Waterfall, descend from the Heaven Gate and make your way to Love Waterfall. Embark on a short trek through the forest to reach the waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery. Take in the beauty of the cascading water and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.
Overnight in Sapa.
Note: Fansipan have 2 sorts of tickets:
1. Cable car only: 34 USD/ticket
2. Cable car with mountain train: 40 USD/ticket
Why visit these attractions:
1. Heaven Gate is a wonderful site in Sapa that can show you the beautiful whole town view
2. Love Waterfall is the beautiful waterfall in Sapa surrounding by a nature forest
3. Fansipan is the peak of Indochina Hill
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After breakfast, we will visit Cat Cat village, an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group retaining unique customs and practices that are lost in other villages, and admire a lively and colorful picture. Discover countless unique features of H’Mong.
At noon we start to depart back to Hanoi.
Overnight in Hanoi.
Why visit these attractions
1. Cat Cat is the beautiful village of Hmong Minority ethnic, selling the local costumes and beautiful scenery
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After breakfast, depart for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.
After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).
You will get on a bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.
Overnight in Ninh Binh.
Why visit these attractions:
1. Hoa Lu: Vietnam Ancient Capital, rich of culture and very famous
Tam Coc, nestled amidst enchanting limestone formations, is a picturesque destination that has earned Ninh Binh the moniker of "Ha Long Bay on Land.
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After breakfast, leave Ninh Binh to drive to the coastal port of Ha Long. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.
After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on a boat.
Overnight onboard.
Why visit these attractions:
1. Ha Long Bay, a place of majestic beauty, has earned the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage designation on two separate occasions.
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Enjoy a miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas. Then it’s back to the boat and cruise to Ha Long Port arriving around noon. Depart for the airport to catch a flight to Danang.
Upon arrival at Danang, our driver will transport you to the hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
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After breakfast, you will visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop.
Overnight in Hoi An.
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After breakfast, we depart to Bana Hill – the beautiful complex located on the mountain hills.
Ba Na Hill is very famous for Golden bridge, Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain– the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, etc. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Back to Hue city in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Hue.
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After breakfast, depart to Hue from Danang to explore the ancient capital Hue. On the way we pass the Hai Van Pass - a breathtaking mountainous coastal road that offers stunning panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes.
Start the tour by visiting the Imperial City - Đại Nội, which was the royal residence of the Nguyễn Dynasty. Explore the various sections of the Imperial City, including the Forbidden Purple City, the Royal Theater, the Royal Library, and the Halls of the Mandarins.
Afterwards, we transfer to visit Tu Duc Tomb which is considered as one of the most beautiful and picturesque and largest works of architecture of Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs.
Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, located on the banks of the Perfume River. Explore the pagoda's beautiful architecture and learn about its significance as one of the oldest religious sites in Hue.
Return to Hue and explore the bustling Dong Ba Market, where you can browse through a variety of local goods and souvenirs.
Overnight in Hue.
Why visit these attractions
1. Imperial citadel is a historic site was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993 by its history in here
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After breakfast, Free leisure in Danang and then depart for the airport to catch flight Saigon - the most vibrant city of Vietnam. Upon arrival in Saigon, our driver and tour guide will pick you up and send you to the hotel.
We visit The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai.
Overnight in Saigon.
Why visit these attractions:
1. Independence Palace is A must-visit historical landmark when exploring Saigon
2. Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office are famous structures built during the French colonial period in Vietnam
3. Ben Thanh Market is a famous Local market in Saigon that can show visitor the local life
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After breakfast, visitors depart to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, which is an underground defense system built by Viet Minh resistance officials from 1946 - 1948. The tunnel system includes clinics, rooms, kitchens, storage, and office. Length of about 250km, here is the Vietnam soldier’s battle base in the resistant American period. Have a short walk into the jungle to visit the traps, the secret entrance, the bunkers, and the underground hideouts
Overnight in Saigon
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The Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon River delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, and tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing village.
Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island,.. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural islands and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees...
Return and Overnight in Saigon.
Why visit these attractions:
1. My Tho is a picturesque city situated in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. Known for its enchanting waterways, Mỹ Tho is a gateway to the rich cultural tapestry of the Mekong River Delta
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After breakfast, free leisure until time go to the airport to take flight home.
Why choose us
You will work with one dedicated consultant from first message to trip finish, so everything stays clear and consistent.
Every journey is a private tour, designed to match your travel style, pace, and expectations, for comfort and balance throughout.
We will deliver your first itinerary in 24 – 48 hours and remain available 24/7 for whenever you need us.
Pick your hotels, we’ll recommend what fits best and handle the booking for you. Private car, guide, and airport pick up included.
Local food suggestions are included. Halal, vegetarian, or diet requests are confirmed before you arrive.
You get a full cost breakdown before booking, no hidden fees. We also offer visa & insurance, so you can simply pack and go.
The best time to visit Vietnam depends on the region you plan to explore:
Vietnam's rainy season typically falls between mid-July and the end of August, bringing storms and flooding to the central region, and creating challenging, even dangerous, conditions for mountain climbing in the northern areas. Therefore, it is crucial for travelers to regularly check weather forecasts during this period to ensure their safety.
The best place to visit in Vietnam:
We are organize tailor tour so we can remote tour follow your request. Please let us know about it
Intrepid takes every precaution to make sure that excursions are safe, exciting, and pleasurable for all participants because it takes the health and safety of its travelers seriously. Before departing, we advise all travelers to confirm the most recent information with their government or a national travel advisory organization
Tour price does not include international and domestic airfare. Airfares will be quoted and booked separately.
Although tipping is not required or customary in Vietnam, drivers, restaurants, and other service providers would appreciate a little tip—especially if the service has been really good—or spare change.
All travel itineraries are fully customized to meet your specific needs. To book a tour, you can reach us via:
Our travel consultants will respond with the best options within 1-2 hours and await your confirmation.
If you wishes to book the trip, you will need to confirm your booking decision to us by specifying the ofer and quotation that suits your. Then we proceeds to the reservation of all the sevices provided in the offer and reseves the right to proposr equivalent alternatives in case of one or more planned services ( accomodation, dosmetic flights, train,etc..) Once all these reservation have been made, the final travel program will be sent to the traveler for final validation.
You can deposit to us in 1 of 2 method
Deposit: It may be requested to start working on a file and to secure reservations for services such as flight, cruise, hotel as well as for certain peal travel periods.The need for deposit and the amount and conditions applying to them ( refundable, non - refundable) will be mentioned by our specialist on a case at the time of trvel planning and quoting. After you confirm our tour bookings, we will proceed with the preparation of the services. After all kinds of service ready we will send you invoice start receiving 50% (of total tour) deposit the rest you can pay on the first day of foot booking to vietnam
Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be receive in time ( please keep in mind weekends, public holidays and different time zones on both ends).The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time. Individual traveler (1-8 people):
We encourage you to buy your own travel insurance according to your personal needs
The safety of our travellers, leaders and operators is a major priority for Intrepid. With this in mind, we monitor world events very closely and Intrepid makes operational decisions based on informed advice. We have enough useful address and emergency contact of embassy, police address and security in Vietnam
Depend on the Nationality passport you holding, you will need or don’t need to apply visa to entry Vietnam
The official currency in Vietnam is the Vietnam Dong, symbolised by ₫ or VND. Vietnamese notes are a mix of small paper bills (no coins are used), and larger polymer bills, in values from 10,000 VND to 500,000 VND. If you’re confused by all the zeros, mentally remove three zeros to get a simpler number. To quickly convert from VND to USD, just remove three zeros and divide by 24.Visitors to Vietnam can bring with them unlimited amounts of foreign currency, objects made of gold, silver, precious metals and gemstones or plated with silver or gold, but these must be declared in detail on their customs forms
US dollar is a widely accepted currency in Vietnam and most goods and services can be paid for in Dongs or Dollars. It is good to carry a combination of both at all times. It is also preferable if the dollar bills are in good condition as many businesses may refuse to accept worn out notes.
While cash is used for small purchases and street vendors in Vietnam, most establishments accept payments from major credit card providers such as Visa. Hotels, tour operators, boutiques, restaurants, grocery stores, and spas all generally accept international debit and credit cards. Conversion rates and swiping fees will be set by your card provider. With few exceptions, your larger travel expenses in Vietnam can be covered by card, on the spot or online in advance, reducing the need to carry and convert large sums of cash on the road
English is not really a popular language in Vietnam. In the tourist area, you can find many people can speaking english but not for everyoneVietnamese ranked 58th in the world for global English proficiency. However, all of our company's tour guides are proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about Vietnam. They will be your companions and assist you in having a memorable trip
We believe that the journey to and within a new country is half the fun of exploring it! We opt for traditional and local transportation options whenever possible because they are usually more enjoyable, support small local businesses, and have a lower environmental impact. Depending on the destination, you can use buses, vans, or SUVs
Yes, of cause. You will greeted by driver when you arrive to Vietnam and tranfered to the aiport after tour by car
Tour not limit quality paxs. For different ages we have different suggestions to suit your group to ensure you have the best tour experience without limiting the number of guests
Tours typically do not include meals for small groups of fewer than 10 guests. If you would like to arrange for Halal meals or other special menus, please contact our consultant for specific advice and assistance
It no problem. We are partners of all hotels in Vietnam so we can provide the hotels you want or according to our suggestions if you are ok
Points in tour can includes sightseeings, please let us know about your acitivities you want
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