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Discover Vietnam in 17 Days

📅 17 days · 16 nights
🧭 Private tour
🗺️ North to South Vietnam
✏️ Flexible itinerary
Starting from
$1,300 / person
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Experience Highlights

⛵ Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
🏘️ Explore Hanoi Old Quarter
🏮 Walk through Hoi An ancient town
🏯 Visit imperial Hue & citadel
🌿 Experience local life in the Mekong Delta
🍜 Taste Vietnamese street food
🏔️ Trek through Sapa rice terraces
🪖 Discover Cu Chi Tunnels history

Tour Itinary

This 17-day journey takes you from the historic streets of Hanoi to the emerald waters of Halong Bay, through the royal city of Hue and the lantern-lit ancient town of Hoi An, before finishing in the vibrant south with Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. A perfectly balanced mix of culture, nature and authentic local life. From north to south, at your own pace.

Hanoi
🧭 North Vietnam
Hanoi & Sapa & Halong Bay
Days 1–7 · 6 nights
✈️ Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi
  • Airport pickup & transfer to hotel
  • Free time to explore the Old Quarter
  • Welcome dinner in Hanoi
🌙 Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi
Day 2 Hanoi city tour - Old Quarter & Hoan Kiem
  • Walk through the Old Quarter
  • Hoan Kiem Lake & Ngoc Son Temple
  • Street food tour in the evening
🌙 Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi
Day 3 Hanoi to Sapa - mountain landscapes
  • Transfer to Sapa by overnight train or bus
  • Arrival & check-in to mountain hotel
  • Discover local markets & scenery
🌙 Overnight in Sapa
Sapa
Day 4 Sapa trekking - rice terraces & ethnic villages
  • Full day trekking through ethnic villages
  • Stunning rice terraces & mountain views
  • Meet H'mong and Dao communities
🌙 Overnight in Sapa
Sapa trekking
Day 5 Sapa to Hanoi - return transfer
  • Morning free time in Sapa
  • Return to Hanoi by train or bus
  • Afternoon free time in Hanoi
🌙 Overnight in Hanoi
Hanoi
Day 6 Halong Bay - overnight cruise
  • Transfer to Halong Bay
  • Board the overnight cruise
  • Kayaking, cave exploration & sunset drinks
🚢 Overnight on cruise
Halong Bay
Day 7 Halong Bay to Hanoi - return
  • Morning activities on the bay
  • Brunch on board & check-out
  • Return to Hanoi - free afternoon
🌙 Overnight in Hanoi
Halong Bay
✈️ Flight · Hanoi → Hue · ~1h15
Hue
🧭 Center Vietnam
Hue & Hoi An
Days 8–12 · 4 nights
Day 8 Arrival in Hue - Perfume River evening
  • Transfer from airport to hotel
  • Evening stroll along the Perfume River
  • Dinner with local Hue cuisine
🌙 Overnight in Hue
Hue
Day 9 Hue city tour - Imperial City & temples
  • Imperial Citadel & Forbidden City
  • Thien Mu Pagoda & royal tombs
  • Boat ride on the Perfume River
🌙 Overnight in Hue
Hue citadel
Day 10 Hue to Hoi An - Hai Van Pass drive
  • Scenic drive over the legendary Hai Van Pass
  • Stop at Lang Co Beach
  • Arrival in Hoi An & evening in ancient town
🌙 Overnight in Hoi An
Hai Van Pass
Day 11 Hoi An ancient town exploration
  • UNESCO-listed ancient town on foot
  • Japanese Bridge, Assembly Halls, local markets
  • Cooking class or tailoring workshop
🌙 Overnight in Hoi An
Hoi An
Day 12 Free day in Hoi An
  • Free morning - beach, cycling or relaxation
  • Optional: My Son Sanctuary day trip
  • Lantern-lit evening in the ancient town
🌙 Overnight in Hoi An
Hoi An
✈️ Flight · Hoi An (Da Nang) → Ho Chi Minh City · ~1h20
Ho Chi Minh City
🧭 South Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh & Mekong Delta
Days 13–17 · 4 nights
Day 13 Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
  • Transfer from airport to hotel
  • Evening walk on Nguyen Hue boulevard
  • First taste of Saigon nightlife
🌙 Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14 Cu Chi Tunnels & city highlights
  • Morning: Cu Chi Tunnels tour
  • Afternoon: War Museum & Notre-Dame Cathedral
  • Evening street food tour in Saigon
🌙 Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels
Day 15 Mekong Delta - canals & floating markets
  • Transfer to the Mekong Delta
  • Private boat trip through the canals
  • Visit floating markets & local villages
🌙 Overnight in Mekong Delta
Mekong Delta
Day 16 Mekong to Ho Chi Minh City - farewell dinner
  • Morning activities in the Mekong
  • Return to Ho Chi Minh City
  • Farewell dinner in Saigon
🌙 Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong
✈️ Day 17 Departure - end of journey
  • Free morning - last coffee or shopping
  • Transfer to airport
  • End of your Vietnam journey ✨
Departure

Tour Inclusions & Exclusions

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What's included
  • ✓
    All domestic flights (Hanoi - Hue, Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh)
  • ✓
    16 nights accommodation (hotels & overnight cruise)
  • ✓
    Halong Bay overnight cruise (2 days / 1 night)
  • ✓
    English-speaking guide throughout the tour
  • ✓
    All transfers by private air-conditioned vehicle
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    Daily breakfast included at all hotels
  • ✓
    All entrance fees to mentioned sites
  • ✓
    Welcome & farewell dinners
  • ✓
    Airport pickup & drop-off
  • ✓
    24/7 support from Explore Travel team
✕
Not included
  • ✕
    International flights to/from Vietnam
  • ✕
    Vietnam visa & entry fees
  • ✕
    Travel insurance (strongly recommended)
  • ✕
    Personal expenses & tips for guides/drivers
  • ✕
    Lunches & dinners not mentioned in itinerary
  • ✕
    Optional activities & excursions
  • ✕
    Drinks & beverages during meals
  • ✕
    Single supplement (available on request)

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