Best of Vietnam in 15 Days: Sapa Trekking, Halong Bay & more, Hanoi

About this activity

Explore Vietnam from north to south on this immersive 15-day journey featuring the most iconic destinations and authentic local experiences.

Cruise through the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, Trekking Hill Tribe in Sa Pa, explore ancient temples of My Son, wander the charming town of Hoi An, and experience the peaceful Mekong Delta.

Carefully designed for comfort, authenticity, and seamless travel, this tour offers the perfect balance between must-see highlights and real local life.

HIGHLIGHTS

Overnight cruise in Halong Bay
Trekking Hill Tribe in Sa Pa
Explore limestone landscapes in Ninh Binh
Discover ancient temples at My Son Sanctuary
Wander lantern streets of Hoi An
Experience local life in Mekong Delta
Visit historic Cu Chi Tunnels
Authentic food & cultural experiences throughout Vietnam

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At a glance

Duration: 15 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 15 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Operated by: Vietnam Tour 247

Ages: Infants (1–3 years) · Children (4–11 years) · Adults (12–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Entrance fees to attractions in program
Included: English Speaking tour guide. Guides in other languages are available upon request
Included: Meals as indicated in the program. This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request
Included: All 13 nights at 3 star accommodation plus 1 night on Halong Bay Cruise
Included: In depth sightseeing as per the itinerary
Included: All transport during tour on air-conditioned vehicle as per itinerary
Included: Lunch
Included: Dinner
Included: Breakfast
Included: 2 Domestic flights (with 20kg checked luggage and 7kg carry on)
Included: Return airport and hotel transfers

Not included

Not included: International flight from / to your country
Not included: Vietnam visa (can be applied online)
Not included: Beverages, Tips, and Personal Expenses
Not included: Other things not mentioned in the packages

Itinerary

Day 1 · Hanoi Arrival

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

Welcome to Hanoi!

Upon arrival at Noi Bai International Airport, you will be welcomed & transferred to your hotel in Hanoi.
Old Quarter

one day Admission included

You will stay in Hanoi Old Quarters where is the best location for shopping, street foods...

Take some time to rest and recharge after your long flight, preparing for the exciting journey ahead. The remainder of the day is yours to explore the charming Hanoi Capital.

4-star: Solaria hotel 3-star: Golden Legend hotel

Day 2 · Hanoi to Halong Bay

Halong Bay

one day

You will be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter and transferred to Halong.

Upon arrival at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, you will enjoy a warm welcome by our cruise staff in the waiting lounge and complete check-in procedure.
Sung Sot Cave

3 hours Admission included

Check into your cabin and unwind. Lunch will be served as you set sail. You are free to enjoy your lunch in the dining room or at the outdoor dining area.

In the afternoon, we will arrive at Surprising Cave
Stop 3

8 hours

From here, we will head to Titop island area where you can swim, snorkel or take short trek to the top of the island to see a panoramic view of Halong Bay.

Early evening, we will head to the sundeck for a sunset party. Enjoy the sunset and make friends as you cruise and savor delicious Vietnamese delicacies.

After dinner, relax with our large selection of cocktails from the bar or try out some of our onboard activities such as book reading, games, movies or squid fishing. Overnight in Halong Bay Cruise.

4-star: Le Journey Elegance Cruise or similar 3-star: Cozy Grand cruise

Day 3 · Luon Cave - Kayaking - Halong Bay – Hanoi

Halong Bay

3 hours Admission included

You will have the option of either exploring the cave yourself on kayak or on bamboo boat rowed by the locals. Then, you will join our short cooking demonstration class and learn how to make spring rolls.
Tuan Chau Island

30 min

After an early lunch, we will return to Tuan Chau international port where you will bid goodbye to the crew.

You will be transferred by our private vehicle and return to Hanoi for overnight stay.

4-star: Solaria hotel 3-star: Golden Legend hotel

Day 4 · HANOI TO SA PA (BUS)

Cat Cat village

2 hours Admission included

Leaving Hanoi at 7:00 am, you'll drive into the mountains toward Sapa. The scenery changes as you get closer, with rice terraces and small villages coming into view. You'll trek through Cat Cat Village to see how people live in this region (4km trek)

4-star: Bamboo Hotel 3-star: Panorama Hotel

Day 5 · Sa Pa to Hanoi

Stop 1

2 hours

Lao Chai is a village located about 7-12 km from Sapa town center in northern Vietnam, known for its stunning terraced rice fields and traditional ethnic minority cultures. It sits in the Muong Hoa Valley, surrounded by the Hoang Lien Son mountain range, and is home to ethnic groups such as the Black H'mong, Red Dao, and Giay. Visitors can hike through the village, admire the scenery, and experience the local way of life.
Ta Van Village

2 hours Admission included

After breakfast, we will start our 2-hour trek to visit Ta Van village to explore the local ethnic minorities life and admire the spectacular natural scenery with the terraced rice fields.

We will visit Sapa’s ancient rock formations with engraved images big and small, the unique patterns of the ancients, as well as admire the picturesque bridge to the clouds clear over the Muong Hoa stream.

Then, enjoy lunch at a restaurant in the middle of village before returning to your hotel in Sapa
Old Quarter

5 hours Admission included

At around 14.00pm to relax. Later, we will return to Hanoi for overnight stay.

4-star: Solaria hotel 3-star: Golden Legend hotel

Day 6 · Hanoi to Hoi An (Flight included)

Stop 1

one hour Admission included

Have your breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until our driver comes to pick you up to take you to the airport. Your 1-hour flight to Da Nang will take an hour.

This tour is included the air tickets
Stop 2

2 hours Admission included

Upon arrival, our representative will pick you up at the airport and take you to Hoi An on a private vehicle. Once in Hoi An, check in to your hotel. You are free to spend the rest of the day as you please.

4-star: Delicacy Hotel & Spa or similar 3-star: Rose hotel

Day 7 · Hoi An – My Son Holly Land (B/L)

My Son Sanctuary

6 hours Admission included

8.00 am, depart for My Son sanctuary, 48km west of Hoi An. My Son was chosen as a religious center, built in the late 4th century under the Cham’s King Bhadravaman. It is a huge religious complex with over 70 towers and temples of different architectures.

Wander through the elaborate carvings and sculptures of the Cham people, tourists are welcomed at the Old Tower of the Cham. Spend 2 hours to enjoy and discover the beauty of Ancient buildings at of the Champa Kingdom with our tour guide.

12.00: Leaving My Son for Cau Lau boat station and taking a boat trip on Thu Bon river.

You could visit the living of the local people and feeling the fresh air. You will have soft lunch (My Quang traditional noodle), then get boat trip visit Thu Bon river, stopping for visiting at Kim Bong Carpentry Village – The traditional work village.

14:30: The boat trip will finish at Boat station then return to hotel.

Overnight at hotel (Meals: B-L)

4-star: Delicacy Hotel & Spa or similar 3-star: Rose hotel

Day 8 · Hoi An Free and Relax Day (B)

Hoi An Ancient Town

Passing by

Today, you can head to the beach for relaxation or explore the old town on a bike or rickshaw or relax at the hotel. Overnight in Hoi An.

4-star: Delicacy Hotel & Spa or similar 3-star: Rose hotel

Day 9 · Hoi An – Travel to Hue by a Private Car

Hue

3 hours

Today we goodbye Hoi An and travel to Hue. At 11.45 am, our driver picks you up at hotel and take you on 3-hour-journey to Hue.

Check in at hotel and rest of the day is leisure. Overnight in Hue city

4-star: Thanh Lich Royal Hotel or similar 3-star: Scarlet Hue hotel

Day 10 · Hue city explore full-day (B/L)

Hue Imperial City (The Citadel)

8 hours Admission included

08:00: Our Car and your guide will pick you up at your hotel. Take a dragon boat to the first place, Thien Mu pagoda (Heaven Fairy Lady Pagoda) – the oldest pagoda in Hue city. The 30 min boat drive to the pagoda in the morning will be a great start for the journey. Fresh air from Perfume River will make you very comfortable.

9.30 am: Visit the Citadel – Imperial city is the home of Vietnam’s last royal dynasty – the Nguyen Dynasty.

After the Citadel, our car will take you to Dong Ba market – the busiest market in Hue with various kinds of foods and goods. Here you can see how the local people buy and sale things. This is also a chance for you to buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

12:00 am: Lunch at a local Restaurant

After lunch, we will Visit Minh Mang Tomb – considered as the most majestic of all of the Royal Tombs. Renowned for its architecture, which harmoniously blends into the nature surroundings.

Overnight in Hue

4-star: Thanh Lich Royal Hotel or similar 3-star: Scarlet Hue hotel

Day 11 · Hue- Flight to Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Stop 1

3 hours Admission included

Have your breakfast at the hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure until our driver comes to pick you up to take you to the airport. Your 1-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

This tour is included the air tickets
Stop 2

21 hours Admission included

Upon arrival, our representative will pick you up at the airport and escort you to the hotel on a private vehicle. Once reach in the hotel, check in to your hotel. You are free to spend the rest of the day as you please.

4-star: Silverland Hotel 3-star: Acnos Hotel

Day 12 · Trip to Mekong Delta (B/L)

Mekong Delta

8 hours

Day tour Mekong Delta – Floating Market

07:30 – 7.50am: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then start tour. Enjoy the scenic journey along the National Highway bordered by green rice fields.

On arrived at My Tho, visit Vinh Trang pagoda, take a leisurely boat ride along the river, view the stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank.

Proceed to Tortoise islet, have lunch in the orchard garden. Then a boat ride to An Khanh – a less touristy attraction in Ben Tre, enjoy cruising on a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees along natural canals, then enjoy seasonal fruit & honey tea to the sound of “Southern Vietnamese folk music”, performed by locals.

Visit a family business which epitomizes the idyllic rural lifestyle, taste the delicious coconut candy & observe the pastoral life as you roam through the fruit plantation and village.

Meet the bus and return to HCMC.

Overnight at hotel in HCMC (Meals: B-L)

4-star: Silverland Hotel 3-star: Acnos Hotel

Day 13 · Explore Cu Chi tunnels Half-day (B)

Cu Chi Tunnels

5 hours Admission included

HCMC- Cu Chi tunnels

07:30 – 7.50am: Our tour guide and driver will pick you up at your hotel and then ahead to Cu Chi which located 60km from HCM city, Cu Chi is now

considered a heroic district for its role in the anti-American war in Vietnam. It is legendary for Original tunnels system of over 220km and is a popular spot for both Vietnamese and foreign visitors.

The peacefully rural rice paddy scenery contains ducks and water buffalos

swimming in the rivers alongside the road. Visitors will find it hard to imagine

the destructions, damage and defoliation all over the area, caused by bombing

and mines, When Cu Chi was “A Free Target Zone”.The remnants visitors will see show Cu Chi still has her evidence to prove the fierce battleground that took place there and visitors will see the remnants.After the trip, return to Hotel. Spend the rest day in leisure.

Overnight at hotel. (Meals (B-L)

4-star: Silverland Hotel 3-star: Acnos Hotel

Day 14 · Ho Chi Minh city Free and Easy day (B)

Ben Thanh Market

Passing by

Ho Chi Minh city Free and Easy day

Spend your free time for shopping and sight seeing.

Optional: Ho Chi Minh city tour… (on request)

Overnight at hotel (Meals: B)

4-star: Silverland Hotel 3-star: Acnos Hotel

Day 15 · Time to say goodbye - Departure from Ho Chi Minh

Stop 1

Passing by

Check out at hotel. Be picked up and transferred to airport to catch your flight.

Say goodbye Vietnam. Trip ends

No hotel on the last day. Get to airport for your flight. Trip Ends

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Noibai Airport

We pick you up from NoiBai or Tan Son Nhat International airport. Upon your arrival in Vietnam, we will meet you at the Airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Then, we pick up from all hotels for daily tours in the morning

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

Group Tour (4-Star Hotels)

4-Star Hotels: Accommodation is 4-star, central location. Details on the itinerary

4-star Services

Duration: 15 days

Meals Included as mentioned: Meals as indicated in the program. This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request

Start in Hanoi/Ends in Saigon: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Hoi An - My Son - Hue - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta

Plane/Private Car/ Bus: All transport during tour on air–conditioned vehicle, 2 Flight tickets ( Hanoi - Da Nang & Hue - Ho Chi Minh)

English Speaking guide: Other languages for an additional cost on your request

Pickup included
Group Tour (3-Star Hotels)

3-Star Hotels: Accommodation is 3-star, central location. Details on the itinerary

3 Star Services

Duration: 15 days

Meals Included: Meals as indicated in the program. This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request

Start in Hanoi/Ends in Saigon: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Hoi An - My Son - Hue - Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels

Private Car/Limousine/Bus

Tour guide in english language: Experienced English speaking guide, Other languages for an additional cost on your request

Pickup included