15-Day Classic Vietnam Tour with Sapa
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Experience Vietnam In-Depth at Your Own Pace
This itinerary is designed for people who want to experience Vietnam at their own pace. It features all the main attractions of the country and also the less touristy areas with some local life experiences.
Adventure into the very soul of Vietnam: enjoy a slow exploration in Hanoi, wander through a hill tribe m...
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Overview
Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Full schedule
Highlights
- Explore the classic hiking route along Sapa's Muong Hoa Valley.
- Meet different ethnic minorities in a local hill tribe market.
- Cruise through Ha Long's hidden charm — unspoiled Lan Ha Bay on a small-boat Mon Cheri Cruise.
- Learn how to cook Vietnamese dishes in a local herb village.
- Enjoy the mesmerizing sight of the sun setting over the peaceful river aboard a Hoi An river boat.
- Have your first cup of morning coffee at a local boat shop in Cai Rang Floating Market in the Mekong Delta.
- Scooter through Ho Chi Minh's alleys to gain an authentic glimpse into daily life.
What's this trip about?
Experience Vietnam In-Depth at Your Own Pace
This itinerary is designed for people who want to experience Vietnam at their own pace. It features all the main attractions of the country and also the less touristy areas with some local life experiences.
Adventure into the very soul of Vietnam: enjoy a slow exploration in Hanoi, wander through a hill tribe market in Sapa, paddle a Vietnamese bamboo basket boat in Hoi An, discover the heart of the Mekong Delta, and end the trip in vibrant Ho Chi Minh. As you walk through the timeless charm of Vietnam, this trip promises to reward you with an unforgettable experience.
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizePrivate - your group only
Age range6 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityHanoi
End CityHo Chi Minh
Travel Themes
Destinations
Trip includes
- Privately-driven air-conditioned vehicle with ample space (except where stated)
- English-speaking local guide for the sightseeing
- Attraction tickets and itinerary activities
- Accommodation for all nights
- Flights/trains between itinerary cities
- Hotel breakfasts and itinerary lunches/dinners
- 24/7 helpline while touring
- Governmental taxes
Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi Arrival
Your private tour guide will meet you upon arrival at Hanoi International Airport and transfer you to your hotel. There you will have free time to adjust to jetlag. You could just relax in your hotel, but your guide would give you expert advice if you wanted to start exploring Hanoi.
Day 2 Hanoi City Highlights Tour and Overnight Train to Sapa
Embark on a walking tour that ventures beyond the typical tourist itinerary in the Old Quarter. Then, take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter to see the city from a different perspective. And head towards Long Bien Station and hop on a train ride to observe locals...
Day 3 Visit a Hill Tribe Market
Upon arrival in Sapa, savor a refreshing local breakfast. Then, take a scenic one-hour drive to a bustling hill tribe market (available Tuesday to Sunday).
Experience the vibrant market atmosphere, where different hill tribes gather from various towns and village...
Experience the vibrant market atmosphere, where different hill tribes gather from various towns and village...
Day 4 Trekking through Idyllic Villages from Cat Cat to Ta Van
This popular trekking route offers a chance to observe and learn about the lifestyles and traditions of two ethnic groups.
After exploring Sapa's market, trek to Cat Cat village, enjoying a waterfall and a hydroelectric station along the way. Afterward, hike thro...
After exploring Sapa's market, trek to Cat Cat village, enjoying a waterfall and a hydroelectric station along the way. Afterward, hike thro...
Day 5 Ascend Towering Mount Fansipan; Drive to Hanoi
In the morning, you will be transferred to the cable car station for a trip up Mount Fansipan, the highest peak on the Indochina Peninsula at 3,143m (10,310 ft) above sea level.
The one-way cable car ride will take approximately 20 minutes to reach the mountainto...
The one-way cable car ride will take approximately 20 minutes to reach the mountainto...
Day 6 Hanoi to Ha Long Bay for an Overnight Cruise
After breakfast, you will be transferred from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay.
Board your Mon Cheri Cruise boat at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
Visiting the Tra Bau area, known for its unspoiled, poetic nat...
Board your Mon Cheri Cruise boat at noon. This smaller craft is both more intimate and authentic than the usual group-tour boats.
Visiting the Tra Bau area, known for its unspoiled, poetic nat...
Day 7 Ha Long Bay to Hanoi and Fly to Hue
In the morning, explore the impressive Trung Trang cave on Cat Ba Island. The limestone cave has thousands of stalactites in various shapes, offering geological values with a typical cave ecosystem.
After brunch, your cruise will come to an end, and you will take...
After brunch, your cruise will come to an end, and you will take...
Day 8 Hue — From Emperors to Everyday Life (Citadel, Cyclo, and Countryside)
Visit the UNESCO-heritage Imperial Citadel listening to the stories of majestic buildings and intriguing former emperors.
Take a cyclo ride to explore peaceful gardens and local architecture before reaching the Tran Dinh Son Museum, showcasing past royalty's dail...
Take a cyclo ride to explore peaceful gardens and local architecture before reaching the Tran Dinh Son Museum, showcasing past royalty's dail...
Day 9 Hue to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass; Evening Sunset Boat Tour
We'll drive you for around 3 hours to Hoi An. You will pass idyllic countryside and beautiful seaside on the way.
In the late afternoon, depart by car for a boat trip to the Thu Bon estuary mouth, meeting local fishermen preparing for their fishing trip.
Under...
In the late afternoon, depart by car for a boat trip to the Thu Bon estuary mouth, meeting local fishermen preparing for their fishing trip.
Under...
Day 10 Hoi An's Charm — Ancient Town and Cooking
Escape Hoi An's bustle for a morning at a Tra Que herb village farm. Explore the gardens, discover local produce, and learn about Tra Que's history.
Engage in farm work alongside the local farmers, lending a hand according to the season. Treat yourself to an invi...
Engage in farm work alongside the local farmers, lending a hand according to the season. Treat yourself to an invi...
Day 11 Hoi An to Da Nang to Can Tho
Get up late and have breakfast at an easy pace.
Your private guide and driver will transfer you from Hoi An to Da Nang for your onward flight to Can Tho.
Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
Your private guide and driver will transfer you from Hoi An to Da Nang for your onward flight to Can Tho.
Upon arrival, your private guide and driver will greet you at the airport and drive you to your hotel.
Day 12 Cai Rang Floating Markt, Can Tho to Ho Chi Minh City
Get up early to see the bustling Cai Rang floating market in the Mekong Delta.
Drive to delta town Cai Be, take a ride on a Mekong Queen boat to experience the Delta scenery, including a once-bustling floating market that is now smaller.
Have a leisurely sampan ride on picturesque canals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City after sightseeing in Cai Be.
Drive to delta town Cai Be, take a ride on a Mekong Queen boat to experience the Delta scenery, including a once-bustling floating market that is now smaller.
Have a leisurely sampan ride on picturesque canals.
Return to Ho Chi Minh City after sightseeing in Cai Be.
Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City Discovery by Vantage Vaspa
Begin your day with an early visit to the famous Bird Lovers Club. Immerse yourself in local life while enjoying a cup of delicious Vietnamese coffee.
Next, make a stop at the monument of Thich Quang Duc. Continue your journey with a quick visit to the colorful H...
Next, make a stop at the monument of Thich Quang Duc. Continue your journey with a quick visit to the colorful H...
Day 14 Cu Chi Tunnels Exploration
In the morning, embark on a speedboat journey to the renowned Cu Chi Tunnels. Within just 15 minutes of cruising, you'll witness the transition from city buildings to lush jungle along the river banks.
Once you arrive, explore the intricate network of underground...
Once you arrive, explore the intricate network of underground...
Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City Departure
Your private tour guide will pick you up with a private vehicle and take you to the airport. Have a safe flight home, and we hope to see you again soon!
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Price From $3,379
Price per day$225
Last Updated: 2/6/2025
Tour Price:
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- The price for a child younger than 8 is approximately 80% of the adult's price.
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International flights not mentioned in the itinerary
- Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
- Overweight luggage more than 20 kg per person
- Visa fee, if applicable
- Tips for guides and drivers
- Personal expenses
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Meals Included
Breakfast
Age Requirements
6 years and up
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