TRAVEL THROUGH VIETNAM 20 DAYS

FANTASTIC VIETNAM

HANOI – SAPA – BAC HA – HALONG BAY – NINH BINH – QUANG BINH – HUE – HOI AN – HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG RIVER DELTA

Duration: 20Days, 19 Nights

Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi and street food tour

You will be welcomed upon your arrival at Noi Bai Airport (Hanoi) by our experienced English-speaking tour guide and driver, who will then transfer you to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Hanoi.

In the evening around 5 Pm, you will join a walking tour or rickshaw to enjoy the best street food in Hanoi. Totally around 3 hours with fabulous food such as beef noodles, sticky rice ice cream, Hanoi salad, fried spring roll, fruits.

Day 2: Hanoi City Tour (B, L)

08:00: Pick-up and transfer to visit the Museum of Ethnology, which offers insight into the 54 different ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Here, you will learn about the cultural diversity of these groups, including their religious events, symbolic rituals, and displays of various Vietnamese homes as full-scale replicas outside.

Next, continue to the Temple of Literature, the first university in Vietnam, constructed in 1070. Initially built to honor Confucius, it now celebrates the doctorates and ranked scholars of Vietnam.

Have lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison, originally built by the French to detain Vietnamese revolutionaries and later used to imprison U.S. pilots during the Vietnam War.

Next, visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex, starting with an outside visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a large memorial paying homage to the national hero, President Ho Chi Minh, who led the country to independence and reunification. The Mausoleum is located at Ba Dinh Square, where President Ho Chi Minh read the Declaration of Independence on September 2, 1945, establishing the Democratic Republic of Vietnam. Then, take a short walk to the Presidential Palace and the house on stilts.

Nearby, visit the One Pillar Pagoda, notable for its unique lotus-flower-inspired architecture—a must-see place for tourists in Hanoi.

End the day with a fantastic water puppet show.

Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa (B, L)

08:30 Pick up at your hotel and take a smooth drive on new national highway to Sapa, passing beautiful sceneries on both sides of the road including countryside areas, rice fields and mountains.

14:30 Arrive Ta Phin village where the original redzao people stay and now black Hmong people arrive too. You will have a 1,5 easy walk to discover beautiful landscape in Sapa. Then, check-in your hotel and take a short rest.

Day 4: Sapa tour (B, L)

After breakfast, we will do one of the most beautiful Sapa Trekking Tours with the drive to visit Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van village of the Black H’mong and the Day people where you can enjoy fresh air, amazing scenery of the imposing mountain range, trek down world’s most beautiful terraced rice fields, visit some local family on the way and learn unique culture and life of these ethnic groups.

Back to Sapa by private car, free at leisure for the rest of the day. Overnight in Sapa.

In the afternoon you will visit Silk waterfall and lovely waterfall then go back to hotel and relax.

Day 5: Sapa – Bac Ha (B, L)

Arrive at the foot of the mountain, get on the cable car to nearly the top of Fansipan Peak and spend 20 minutes with cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery.

After 20 minutes on cable car, you reach the altitude of 2800 meters. Then spend a good time to see the view and take photos, visit pagoda the spiritual destinations before getting on another walk up to the top of Fansipan Peak. Enjoy the wonderful panoramic view and take photos.

Have lunch in Sapa before driving to Bac Ha Town, around 120Km – 3 hours.

Upon your arrival in Bac Ha, check-in your hotel. Then, we take a short walk to visit Ban Pho Village – owned by Flower H’mong people. It’s where the beauty of the highlands is most captivating, and paired with the serene village backdrop makes a lasting impression.

Then, visit to H’Mong King Palace. The castle of the “king” was restored and painted in yellow. It was built in 1914 and completed in 1921.

Overnight in Bac Ha.

Day 6: Bac Ha – Hanoi (B, L)

8.30 AM: Driver comes to pick you up to take you visit fanxipan mountain the roof of Indochina around 3143m high. You will stay on cable car around 30 minutes and then walk up 300 steps in 30 minutes to get to the top. Prepare good shoes and warm clothes, the top is very cold. After that driver take you to Hanoi to check in Hotel in Hanoi. Arrive Hanoi around 6 PM.

Day 7: Hanoi – Halong Bay (B, L, D)

After breakfast, you will get the private car with tour guide to head Northeast of Hanoi to pass red-river with beautiful sightseeing of rice country. Halong Bay, the most famous World Heritage Site in Vietnam, renowned for its beautiful seascape, thousands of spectacular islands and islets, and amazing caves with marvelous stalagmites and stalactites in various sizes and shapes.

Arrive at midday and you’ll board our luxury junk and be treated to wine and fresh local seafood for lunch. As our junk glides further into the tranquility of Halong Bay, amid towering mountain cliffs and emerald green waters, you’ll have time to relax while enjoying the fine wine and the breathtaking scenery. During the cruise, we’ll make stops to visit the amazing Sung Sot Cave and the Ti Top white sand beach before anchoring for the night. Overnight on board the junk in the wilderness of Halong Bay.

Day 8: Halong Bay – Ninh Binh (B, L)

After breakfast, we’ll take a little sampan or kayak to visit a secret lagoon of Ha Long Bay while the surrounding mountains are just waking up. After that our cruise takes us further into the Bay of Bai Tu Long traveling past the Human Head Island, the Turtle Island, and the Duck Islet… to the studio site where the famous Indochine film was shot. Around noon, our junk travels back to the harbor, pick up and drive to Ninh Binh province.

Arrive Ninh Binh, you will have chance to visit Tam Coc by shampan boat in Tam Coc, and then cycling around Tam Coc to see the local life of rice area.

Overnight in Ninh Binh

Day 9: Ninh Binh – Dong Hoi (B, L)

After breakfast, you will visit Mua Cave, where you can explore the cave and climb the special mountain with 800 steps to enjoy a beautiful view from the top. Then, you will visit Hoa Lu, the ancient capital, which dates back to the 10th century. On the way to Quang Binh by car, you will have the chance to see the beautiful landscapes of Vietnam. Lunch will be served along the way, and you will reach your hotel in Quang Binh in the late afternoon.

Day 10: Paradise cave and Phong Nha cave (B, L)

After breakfast in the morning. Driver and tour guide will come to pick you to take you to visit Phong Nha cave, one of the biggest cave in Vietnam and you have chance to go by boat along river around 30 minutes to enjoy local life and beautiful nature in Phong Nha. The second cave you can see is Paradise cave. It is very beautiful famous cave with many special impressive stalagmites and stalagtides.

Day 11: Phong Nha to Hue- Pass DMZ Vietnam (B, L)

After breakfast, you will check out and then meet your tour guide and driver to go to Hue. On the way, you will spend time to see DMZ Vietnam-Vịnh Mốc Tunnels is a military-civilian construction of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War, aimed at resisting attacks from the Republic of Vietnam and the United States of America. The tunnel system existed north of the Bến Hải River, near Hiền Lương Bridge, throughout the years 1965-1972 .

Arrive Hue in the evening and check in your hotel.

Day 12: Hue City Tour (B, L)

After breakfast at hotel, Tour guide and driver will come to take you to visit all the best famous places in Hue. You will city the ancient Imperial Citadel of Nguyen dynasty, which ruled Vietnam from 1802 to 1945. Then you have chance to see Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue and located by the famous Perfume River. The lunch will be served at local restaurant with traditional foods.

After lunch you will come to see King Minh Mang tomb. The construction was fully completed in 1843. The constructions are distributed into three main parallel axes, of which Than Dao path in the centre. Then you will come to see Kinh Khai Dinh tomb. Construction began on 4 September 1920 but would not be complete by the time of Khai Dinh’s death in 1925. After 11 years of construction, and six years after Khai Dinh’s death, the tomb was completed under Bao Dai, Khai Dinh’s son and successor, in 1931.[3]

The Tomb of Khai Dinh became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1993, along with other Nguyen dynasty structures in Hue.

Overnight in Hue

Day 13: Hue to Hoi An basket tour (B, L)

After having breakfast at the hotel in the morning, the tour guide and driver will pick you up to head to Hoi An. On the way, you will have the chance to see the beautiful Thi Nai Bay, the Hai Van Pass, and visit Marble Mountain, which features an amazing pagoda and caves. You will have lunch at a local restaurant. After arriving at your hotel, check in and relax before riding a bike to the fishing villages for a basket boat tour.

Taking a basket boat ride is a unique and memorable experience you can enjoy in Hoi An, Vietnam. Basket boats, also known as coracles, are traditional round boats made of bamboo and palm leaves. They are used by local fishermen to navigate the rivers and canals of Hoi An.

Day 14: Hoi An City Tour and Food Tour (B, L)

Explore the charming Old Town of Hoi An on foot. Key attractions include:

The Japanese Covered Bridge

The Assembly Hall of the Fujian Chinese Congregation

The Museum of History and Culture

A 200-year-old merchant’s house

Hoi An Traditional Market

Enjoy free time for shopping. Later, take a boat ride and release lanterns onto the Thu Bon River. On a clear night, the river is illuminated by colorful lanterns floating downstream, creating a magical experience.

Embark on a food tour around the old quarters of Hoi An, tasting local specialties such as Quang noodles, bánh mì, fried wontons, white rose dumplings, cao lầu noodles, rice pancakes, grilled pork, and fruit smoothies.

Day 15: Golden bridge and My Son holy land (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, our guide will pick you up and depart for My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage site. Upon arrival, you’ll have time to explore the area by walking through the scenic landscape, learning about its history from our local English-speaking guide, and experiencing the traditions of the Champa civilization.

Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before moving on to visit Dream Stream Cable Car Station, where you’ll take in panoramic views of Quang Nam and Danang City from above.

After completing the first cable car ride, you’ll visit the Golden Bridge, famous for its unique design and recognized as one of the world’s most remarkable pedestrian bridges by The Guardian. You will also explore the French wine cellar, Le Jardin D’Amour (featuring nine themed gardens), and Linh Ung Pagoda.

Day 16: Hoi An – Flight Ho Chi Minh City tour (B, L)

After breakfast at your hotel, your tour guide and driver will transfer you to Danang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. After a short one-hour flight, you’ll be met by a tour guide and private car to explore the city’s famous landmarks. Visit the Reunification Palace (formerly the Presidential Palace), a symbol of Vietnam’s unification.

Lunch will be served at a local restaurant with traditional dishes. In the afternoon, visit the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Phuong Nam Lacquerware Center, and Ben Thanh Market.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 17: Cao Dai Temple and Cu Chi Tunnels (B, L)

After breakfast, your private car and tour guide will pick you up for a visit to the Cao Dai Temple. Built in 1926, this is one of the most striking structures in Southeast Asia. It is the headquarters of the Cao Dai religion, which combines elements of Buddhism, Christianity, and Confucianism. Attend the midday ceremony, an unforgettable experience.

After lunch at a local restaurant, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing underground network where the Viet Cong hid during the Vietnam War. The tunnels functioned as underground cities, complete with trap doors, living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centers, and kitchens. Watch an introductory video on how the tunnels were constructed before spending an hour exploring them. Afterward, enjoy tea and return to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 18: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre – Can Tho (B, L)

Around 08:00, our tour guide picks you up at your hotel lobby, then driving 90Km (2hrs) to Ben Tre. The boat will cruise along the Ham Luong river (a branch of the Mekong) and stop off at various local workplaces including a brick works, a coconut processing workshop and a mat weaving house. The boat will then stop at a quiet village where you can have a short walk to experience real Delta village life and take a bicycle ride through dense coconut plantations. Continue to Can Tho – the heart of Mekong Delta in Vietnam.

Check in on your arrival, free at leisure and overnight in a Can Tho hotel.

Day 19: Can Tho – Cai Rang floating market (B, L)

In the morning, we make the boat cruise to see the Cai Rang floating market (the nicest one with heaps of rowing boats), truly highlights of any Vietnam Tours where you will enjoy the beautiful scenery and see the daily activities of the locals who live along the Mekong canals and get back to Ho Chi Minh city

Day 20: Ho Chi Minh Departure

Enjoy free time at leisure before your private guide escorts you to the airport for your departure flight.

PRICE/PERSON (USD)

Number of guest	2	3-6	7-13	14-19	20-30
3 star services	2708	1938	1619	1464	1402
4 star services	3176	2358	2014	1848	1782
5 star services	3671	2844	2497	2330	2263

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES

Meals (B, L, D) (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) as indicated in the program

All transfers and transportation with Air-Con vehicles

Local English speaking guide

All entrance fee-as the program

TOUR PRICE EXCLUDES

Drinks

Meals (Other than mentioned in the program)

Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation

Tips

All not mentioned above

Personal insurance

CANCELLATION POLICY:

Cancellation policies vary depending on the type of service, time of year, and reason for cancellation. Full details of any cancellation policy will be provided upon request. Below are general cancellation charges applied by travel services in Vietnam:

Domestic flights: 25% of the fare

3-star hotels: No charge if canceled 5-7 days before arrival (FIT)

4-star hotels: No charge if canceled 10-15 days before arrival (FIT)

5-star hotels: No charge if canceled 15-20 days before arrival (FIT)

In peak season, hotels may require payment one month before your arrival to secure booking. In such cases, the cancellation policy will be based on the hotel’s terms.

For unused services, refunds will be provided.