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15-Day From South to North Vietnam

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Overview

This private Vietnam 2-week tour takes you from the south all the way to the north. You can visit historical sights and experience nature while taking part in activities like trekking, kayaking, biking and cooking.

Starting in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong and finishing in Hanoi while visiting the natural wonders of Ninh Binh, Sapa and Ha Long, this two-week trip will cover the essentials of Vietnam.

During this tour, you can see the amazing natural beauty of Vietnam, taste local food, and meet with local people from the top to the tail of the country.
Culture & Arts
Sightseeing
Outdoors & Nature
Adventure
Hiking & Trekking
Food & Drink
Wellness

Itinerary

Day 1

Your Vietnam 2-Week Tour Begins

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Your Vietnam 2-Week Tour Begins

Your driver and guide will welcome you at the airport then transfer you to the hotel to check in. You are free today to relax or explore the city at your leisure. You may wish to walk around and do some shopping or explore the many coffee shops and bars found across the city.

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    Accommodation

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel2 star

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 2

Cu Chi Tunnel and Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

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Cu Chi Tunnel and Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour

This morning set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnel constructed by Vietnamese fighters during the Vietnam War and take a half-day city tour of the bustling metropolis - a contradiction of its northern counterpart, excited by numerous shopping areas and sidewalk cafés. Still called Sai Gon by many locals, you'll discover the Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Sai Gon Post Office, and the War Remnants Museum.

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    Accommodation

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel2 star

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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    War Remnants Museum

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

    Ben Thanh Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 3

Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta

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Ho Chi Minh City to the Mekong Delta

This morning, leave Ho Chi Minh City for the next stage of your Vietnam 2-week tour and enjoy the scenic journey along the national highway, lined with green rice fields. You first arrive in My Tho, where you will visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and take a leisurely boat ride along the river to view stilt houses, fruit plantations and fishing villages along the river bank. In the afternoon, you'll drive a little further to Can Tho.

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    Accommodation

    Mekong Rustic Can Tho3 star

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    Activities

    Vinh Trang Pagoda

    An Khánh Tour

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    Restaurants

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel to Can Tho

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Mỹ Tho

    Ben Tre

    Cần Thơ

Day 4

Can Tho and Cai Rang Floating Market

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Can Tho and Cai Rang Floating Market

Wake up early morning at 5 am to take a boat trip to explore the picturesque of Mekong Delta. You'll see the local people living along the river banks and visit the Cai Răng Floating Market, which is one of the liveliest markets in the whole religion. In the afternoon, we will explore Can Tho and learn about the many products that come from the Mekong Delta.

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    Accommodation

    Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel2 star

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    Activities

    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Sightseeing in Can Tho

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Can Tho to Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Cần Thơ

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 5

Ho Chi Minh City and Flight to Hoi An

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Ho Chi Minh City and Flight to Hoi An

Have breakfast then transfer to the airport for your flight to Hoi An. This afternoon, you will have a chance to visit the beautiful Hoi An Ancient Town. You'll walk among the ancient streets, lined with merchant homes that have been converted into tailor shops and restaurants. Take the time to stop for a cold drink to take in the bustling atmosphere of this ever-popular town.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An TNT Villa3 star

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    Activities

    Hoi An Ancient Town

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Beautiful Saigon Boutique Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

    Plane from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Da Nang International Airport

    Private Driver from Da Nang International Airport to Hoi An TNT Villa

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Hội An

Day 6

Tra Nhieu Fishing Village

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Tra Nhieu Fishing Village

The guide takes you from your hotel to where you board the shuttle to cross the Thu Bon River for about 15 minutes, to the Kim Bong carpenters village. You will visit the shipbuilding workshop, wood carving, mosaic and other workshops. The locals will teach you how to make traditional wooden boats at Mr Kha’s workshop that has been opened for 85 years. He manufactures cart boats, woven by bamboo and palm trees.

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    Accommodation

    Hoi An TNT Villa3 star

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    Activities

    Tran Nhieu Fishing Village

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

Day 7

Da Nang to Hue

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Da Nang to Hue

After a relaxing breakfast, we head for Hue while enjoying the view of the coast and Da Nang. Stop at Marble mountain and then head to the Hai Van Pass to take a beautiful picture and get an overview of the beach. Then, you'll continue to Hue and transfer to your hotel.

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    Accommodation

    ÊMM Hotel Hue3 star

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    Activities

    Marble Mountains

    Hai Van Pass

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hoi An TNT Villa to Hue

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hội An

    Da Nang

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 8

Hue and Flight to Hanoi

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Hue and Flight to Hanoi

Have breakfast at hotel then our guide come to pick up to visit Minh Mang's Tomb and the Hue Citadel then transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. When you arrive at Hanoi airport, you'll transfer to the hotel to check in and relax.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Tomb of Minh Mang

    Hue Imperial City

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from ÊMM Hotel Hue to Phu Bai Airport

    Plane from Phu Bai Airport to Noi Bai International Airport

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Trà

    Hanoi

Day 9

Hanoi City Tour

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Hanoi City Tour

You will have a full day to visit some of the famous places around Hanoi: the stilt house of Ho Chi Minh (this is where our Uncle Ho spent the final days of his life), the One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and the Museum of Ethnology. After lunch, visit Hoa Lo Prison, Hoan Kiem Lake with its Ngoc Son Temple, and the iconic Hanoi cathedral. Enjoy a water puppet show in the evening.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Museum

    Vietnam Museum of Ethnology

    Temple of Literature

    Hoa Lo Prison

    Hoan Kiem Lake

    St Joseph Cathedral

    Water Puppet Show

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 10

Tam Coc Boat and Mua Cave

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Tam Coc Boat and Mua Cave

Tam Coc which is considered as Ha Long Bay On Land has breathtaking views from Mua Cave which is is also considered to be the “miniature great wall” of Vietnam. You'll hike to the peak of Mua cave, to see the whole of the Tam Coc landscape and Ninh Binh city. In the afternoon, you'll go back to Hanoi in preparation for your night train to Sapa.

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    Accommodation

    King Express Train

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    Activities

    Tam Coc Boat Ride

    Hang Mua Cave

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Angel Palace Hotel to Tam Cốc-Bích Động

    Private Driver from Tam Cốc-Bích Động to Hanoi Railway Station

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 11

Sapa Market

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Sapa Market

Every Sunday, the ethnic minority groups come here to sell their homemade products. They are the H'Mong, Phu La, Back Dzao, Tay or Nung minorities. You'll have free time to visit one of the most colourful markets in the world. After lunch, leave the market to visit the H' Mong King's house, built by the French colonists and the Chinese in 1920.

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    Accommodation

    Sapa Panorama Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Bac Ha Market

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ga Lào Cai to Bac Ha Market

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Lào Cai

Day 12

Cat Cat Village, Lao Cai and Ta Van

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Cat Cat Village, Lao Cai and Ta Van

Have breakfast at the hotel then our guide and driver come to pick up you to visit Cat Cat, Lao Chai, and Ta Van village. Cat Cat is a H' Mong village that is only 2km away from the centre. This is the most attractive tourist spot in Sapa all year around. It was first built to be a relaxing resort where all the majors and captains would come for holiday's back in the 19th century when Vietnam still belonged to the French. Late afternoon, prepare to take the night train back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    King Express Train

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    Activities

    Cat Cat Village

    Lao Chai

    Ta Van Village

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sapa Panorama Hotel to Ga Lào Cai

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Lào Cai

    Hanoi

Day 13

Hanoi and Halong Bay

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Hanoi and Halong Bay

Arrive in Hanoi early morning and move to A25 hotel near the station to have breakfast before the bus of the cruise comes to pick you up to go to Halong Bay. Today, you'll be immersed in a beautiful landscape with emerald waters, long sandy beaches, amazing grottos, and karst mountains. Swan Cruises has one of the best itineraries in Bai Tu Long Bay for 2 days that promise to give you the best services and experiences!

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    Accommodation

    Swan Boutique Cruise 4 star

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    Activities

    Kayaking on Halong Bay

    Sunset Drinks on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Bus from Hanoi Railway Station to Swan Cruises

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    Meals

    Breakfast, lunch and dinner

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

Day 14

Tra San, Thien Canh Son Cave and Hanoi

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Tra San, Thien Canh Son Cave and Hanoi

Start fresh with morning Tai Chi before you have a western or Vietnamese-style breakfast with tea and coffee. Then, explore Thien Canh Son Cave and learn about the history of Ha Long Bay and Bai Tu Long Bay. You'll have some time to pack before you join the cooking demonstration is organized by our guide. Then have your last meal on board while cruising back to the pier to get the bus back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    Angel Palace Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Early Morning Tai Chi

    Thien Canh Son Cave

    Cooking Class on Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Bus from Swan Cruises to Angel Palace Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Hạ Long

    Hanoi

Day 15

Hanoi Departure

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Hanoi Departure

Have breakfast at the hotel, then you are free until our driver comes to pick you up for your transfer to the airport for your departing flight. End of services.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Angel Palace Hotel to Noi Bai International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Included in Price

  • 14 nights accommodation
  • 33 activities
  • 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 1 dinner
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits
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