Vietnam Discovery in 14 Days ( Private Tour ) Tour with 9 Reviews by Threeland Travel

14 daysDuration

Private TourPrivate experience, no group joining

40 peopleMaximum group size

2 peopleMinimum to book

1 - 79 yearsAge range for participants

EnglishGuide language

Starts

Hanoi, Vietnam

Ends

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Highlights

Take a stroll along the narrow street of Hoi An and Hue

Cruise along the Saigon River while listening to folk music

Spending a night sailing in Ha Long Bay

Learn more about Cham culture at My Son Sanctuary. Meet Hmong people in Cat Cat

Itinerary

This two-week Vietnam tour combines the must-see attractions of Vietnam with some unforgettable experiences. Starting from Hanoi, this trip will take you to Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Hue and Hoi An before coming to an end in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City.

Discover natural wonders, explore Unesco World Heritage sites and bask in stunning natural beauty of Vietnamese countryside during this private tour. Our local, English-speaking tour guides will make sure that learn more about the history and culture of this country along the way.

In addition to the natural and historic sights of Vietnam, like Ha Long Bay and the Cu Chi Tunnels, this trip also brings you face to face with different ethnic groups and their culture. Learn more about the Hmong ethnic group during a trip to Cat Cat village and visit My Son Sanctuary, a treasure trove of the Cham culture that once flourished in Central Vietnam.

Don't miss this chance to experience the best of Vietnam and create amazing memories that last you a lifetime. For more details, please scroll down.

day 1 - Hanoi arrival & day tour

Welcome to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. Our local guide will receive you at Noi Bai Airport and drive you to your hotel in the centre of the city. It takes 35 minutes to drive from the airport to the centre of Hanoi.

Go our on a cyclo tour of the city late in the afternoon. Travel through the fascinating network of narrow alleys known as the 36 Streets, where each street is named after the merchandise traditionally sold there.

Drop by at the Ngoc Son Temple located on the Hoan Kiem Lake. Why not end the day with an entertaining water puppetry show. There is a welcome dinner at a fine-dining restaurant after that. Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Please note that the check-in time is 02:00 pm.

Duration:6 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Dinner

day 2 - Hanoi city tour

Start the sightseeing tour of Hanoi from the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. See Ho Chi Minh's simple house on stilts and the One-Pillar pagoda near Ba Dinh Square. Move on to the Temple of Literature, the very first university in Vietnam.

We will take you to Koto Van Mieu restaurant for lunch. This restaurant provides hospitality and other skills to young, disadvantaged people.

Continue to the Museum of Ethnology in the afternoon. This museum has collections devoted to 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam. Your last destination of the day is the picturesque West Lake where you will see the Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi built in the sixth century.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 3 - Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Tam Coc – Hanoi – Lao Cai

After breakfast, drive to Ninh Binh. This area features lots of well-known sceneries along with the ancient city of Hoa Lu, which served as the capital of Dai Co Viet before 1010. Enjoy a boat trip in Tam Coc where spectacular limestone karsts jut out of green paddy fields.

Continue to the Thai Vi Temple and Bich Dong Pagoda. Drive back to Hanoi in the late afternoon. We will transfer you to the railway station in Hanoi for you to board the night train to Lao Cai, the land of the hill tribe people. Spend the night in a four-berth, air-conditioned, wooden compartment.

Duration:12 hours

Accommodation:Overnight on the train at 4-berth wooden compartment with AC Other

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 4 - Lao Cai – Bac Ha – Sapa

Deboard the train on reaching Lao Cai Station at 6:00 am. We will pick you up at the station and transfer you to a local restaurant for breakfast.

Leave Lao Cai for Bac Ha after breakfast. Located about 70 km from Lao Cai, Bac Ha and its surroundings are home to a number of tribes, including Flower Hmong, Chinese, Nhang, Dzao, Nung, Phu La, Thai and King (or Viet). The weekly market that is organized in the area is a colorful fare and sees members from different tribes.

This market also provides opportunity for the people of different tribes to gather and have a nice chat. You can also go out on a hike to the hamlets in Ban Pho, Trieu Cai and Na Hoi if you want to. Drive to Sapa in the evening. This is an overnight journey.

Please note that the weekly market is organized once every week. Depending on the day of arrival, you can choose to visit either Can Cau (Saturday), Bac Ha (Sunday) or Coc Ly (Tuesday).

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 5 - Sapa – Cat Cat – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Lao Cai – Ha Noi

Explore Sapa after breakfast and see its church. walking streets where we can meet the Montagnards and admire their handicraft made of wood, silver or dyed and embroidered fabrics.

Hike for around two kilometres to reach Cat Cat village, home to the Hmong people. Meet members of this ethnic group and learn more about their daily life before heading for Lao Chai. A further three kilometre walk takes you to the village of Ta Van.

Drive to the Lao Cai Station to board the night train back to Hanoi. Spend the night on the train (4-berth, wooden, air-conditioned compartment).

Please note that you will spend between four to five hours on foot today. You can also book an optional tour with us and take the train through the valley followed by a cable car to Fanxipan Peak

instead of visiting Lao Chai and Ta Van villages (additional expense).

Duration:12 hours

Accommodation:Overnight on the train. (4-berth wooden compartment with AC). Other

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 6 - Hanoi – Halong Bay & overnight cruise

Upon arrival in Hanoi, we will pick you up at the station and transfer you to a mini hotel for breakfast and a short rest. Head east at 9:00 am. Your next destination is Ha Long Bay. The journey will take you through the Red River delta, past green paddy fields and rural villages.

Check into your cruise on reaching the Ha Long Bay and discover the magnificent beauty of this area created by thousands of odd-shaped limestone rocks jutting out of water. After lunch on board, you can visit the grottos or go for swimming and kayaking. Back in the cruise, enjoy a cooking demonstration before the dinner time.

Please note that the above details might be slightly different depending on the cruise boat.

Duration:24 hours

Accommodation:Overnight on the cruise Other

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 7 - Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hue (evening flight)

The boat continues sailing after breakfast, cruising past islets, each with their own name. Check out of your room and sit down for a brunch while the boat returns to the pier.

Transfer to Noi Bai Airport on disembarking the cruise and board the flight to Hue, which was the capital of Vietnam before Hanoi. We will transfer you to your hotel in Hue on arrival.

Duration:24 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

day 8 - Full-day sightseeing tour of Hue

The highlights of Hue are its traditional buildings that hark back to its royal past. Discover its royal citadel forbidden city and the Hue Royal Museum. Go on a boat trip in the Perfume River and see the Thien Mu Pagoda, the icon of the city. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant.

Visit the Tomb of King Minh Mang and the Mausoleum of Emperor Khai Dinh in the afternoon. Your last stop today is the Dong Ba Market.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 9 - Hue – Danang – Hoi An

Check out of your hotel after breakfast and transfer to Hoi An, known for its stunning architectural combination, a mixture of Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese styles. The trip takes more than three hours and involves crossing the Hai Van Pass.

Explore the city by foot in the afternoon. See the famous tile-roofed Japanese Bridge as well as Chinese assembly halls and soak up the beauty of the area. You can even stroll to the market located by the Thu Bon River if you want to.

You are free to explore the city on your own after that.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 10 - Hoi An cooking class & My Son Sanctuary tour

Today you will get the chance to learn more about the Vietnamese cuisine during a cooking class. Together with your tour guide, you will be transferred by boat to a local market to purchase the ingredients. Attend a cooking class with our chef on a floating restaurant after you have bought the ingredients. Enjoy your lunch and take a short rest.

Drive to My Son Sanctuary in the afternoon and learn more about the Cham culture that once flourished in this area. Transfer back to Hoi An later in the day.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 11 - Hoian – Danang – Saigon (afternoon flight)

You have some free time after breakfast before transferring to the airport for your flight to Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to your hotel on arrival and check in. Your dinner tonight will be on a cruise boat. See the nightscape of Ho Chi Minh City while floating down the Saigon River and listening to folk music.

Duration:12 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Dinner

day 12 - Saigon city tour & Cu Chi Tunnels

Your day begins after breakfast with a visit to the Reunification Palace, which witnessed the end of the fierce Vietnam War. The grand building today is a museum as well as a hall used for official receptions. Near the palace are the Notre Dame Cathedral (entrance fees not included) and the colonial-styled Central Post Office, one of the city’s major landmarks. Then visit Ben Thanh market, a symbol of Saigon.

Next on your itinerary today are the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the few remaining monuments of the Vietnam War with the total length of 200 km. At its peak, prior to the Tet Offensive in 1968, the tunnel complex acted as a base for almost 10,000 troops. You can even try crawling into some of the tunnels if you want to.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 13 - Saigon – Mekong delta – Saigon

We will pick you up from your hotel after breakfast and drive you to My Tho, the homeland of coconut trees and family-run factories. Embark on a boat trip in the mighty Mekong, observing the life of the locals along the banks.

Stop at one of the four island for sightseeing. Enjoy fresh tropical fruits served in an orchard accompanied by traditional southern Vietnamese folk music. After that you will embark on small boats rowed the locals and sail through small canals to visit local factories.

Taste honey tea and see the locals at work in coconut candy factories. Drive back to Saigon in the afternoon with a stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda, a mix of Chinese, Cambodian and French culture. Stay overnight in Saigon.

Duration:8 hours

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals:Breakfast, Lunch

day 14 - Saigon departure

Please note that the hotel checkout time is before 12:00 noon. Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Duration:4 hours

Meals:Breakfast

Vietnam Discovery in 14 Days ( Private Tour )

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10 Breakfasts, 9 Lunches and 3 DinnersEnglish-speaking tour guides during included tours and activitiesAccommodation in three-star hotels on twin/double sharing basis. Day use of mini hotels before and after the train journeyTrain tickets: Hanoi – Lao Cai – Hanoi in 4-berth, air-conditioned cabinsOvernight cruise in Ha Long Bay with meals on boardAirport pickup and drop-off transfersBoat trips in the Perfume River, Hue & Mekong DeltaEntrance fees as per the programVisa approval letter to Vietnam

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