Best Of Vietnam In 14 Days

Your Vietnam adventure begins with your arrival in Hanoi. Your private driver will meet you at the airport, holding a signboard with your name. He will escort you to your accommodation right in the heart of the city, with the fascinating Old Quarter at your fingertips. You can easily explore the city at your own pace or relax at the hotel after the flight.

Overnight in Hanoi.

You’ll be picked up by our friendly guide and depart for Ninh Binh province. Along the way, take a short break to relax before heading to Hoa Lu, the ancient capital of Vietnam from 968 to 1010. Here, you’ll learn about the Vietnamese feudal system under the Dinh, Le, and Ly dynasties. Afterward, enjoy a cycling tour around the village to explore the local way of life. Next, you’ll have a buffet lunch at the Ninh Binh Excursion Restaurant, a 5-star establishment offering a variety of local dishes such as goat meat, spring rolls, fish, chicken, fried rice, and vegetable salad, with vegetarian options available. 

Following lunch, take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, often referred to as “Ha Long Bay on land,” where you’ll be captivated by the stunning views of paddy fields, rivers, caves, and the serene sky. 

Afterward, head to Mua Cave (Dragon Peak), where you’ll climb nearly 500 steps to the top of Lying Dragon Mountain, offering a panoramic view of Tam Coc and the nearby lotus fields, especially beautiful in the summer. Finally, return to Hanoi, where you’ll be dropped off at your hotel, marking the end of your tour.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Have an early breakfast at the hotel and complete the check-out formalities. Take the limousine bus to get to Sapa, the travel time will take around 6 hours. Upon arrival to Sapa, you will be transferred to your accommodation. The rest of the day is free to explore this charming town right in the middle of the mountains. 

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Overnight in Sapa:

3 Stars - Sapa Panorama Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Amazing Sapa or similar

5 Stars - Silk Path Grand Resort and Spa or similar

Have breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide around 9:30 am and start your 12 km trekking. You will visit Y Linh Ho and Lao Chai villages of the Hmong minorities. On the way admire the breathtaking landscapes of rice terraces and mountains. Have lunch in Lao Chai village nearby the river. Continue your hike to Ta Van village of the Dzay people. Here you will stay overnight and have the opportunity to experience the daily life of and original customs of local people. 

Overnight at the Dzay local house.

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Note:

You just need to bring a small bag of some clothes and necessary things to join the trek and get an overnight at the local homestay. You can ask the receptionist to keep your luggage at the Sapa hotel, and you will be back at the Sapa hotel next day to get your luggage before transferring back to Hanoi.

Once you get energy for your last day trek by having a delicious breakfast, you leave for Giang Ta Chai village of the Red Dao minority. You will trek through a bamboo forest, which belongs to Hoang Lien National Park. On the way, you will pass by a waterfall and rattan bridge, where you will have time to take a rest and enjoy the surroundings. You will find a nice place to enjoy lunch.

After lunch, you continue toward Su Pan, a small village located by the road. From here you will start your journey back to Sapa by car. You will be transferred back to Hanoi by limousine bus. 

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Overnight in Hanoi:

3 Stars - Mina Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar

5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar

Have breakfast. Our cruise will pick you up from your hotel. Take the most scenic route to reach Halong Bay, taking you across the Red River Delta with emerald green rice paddies stretching for as far as the eyes can see. On arrival at Halong, you get to enjoy a cruise on the Bay to explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes.

After you are done with your exploration of the bay, it is time to enjoy an utterly delicious seafood lunch, after which there will be a trip to the famous Limestone cave in Ha Long Bay, you’ll get to spend some time here, kayaking or swimming so that you can get closer to the floating villages and shops. Towards the evening, you will return to the boat for an early dinner, followed by some time at leisure. You can optionally attend the activities taking part on the boat or relax for the day.

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Overnight in Halong Bay:

3 Stars - Le Journey Cruise or similar

4 Stars - La Pandora Cruise or similar

5 Stars - Doris Cruise or similar

Rise early for a lesson in Tai Chi or just to enjoy a hearty breakfast. The boat will make its way back to the port stopping at the Limestone Cave, full of stalagmites and stalactites. From here, it’s clear sailing back to the main harbor and the return to Hanoi around 17:00. Free in your leisure time.

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Overnight in Hanoi:

3 Stars - Mina Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Tirant Hotel or similar

5 Stars - Apricot Hotel or similar

Have breakfast at the hotel, have some free leisure time until there will be a private cab to transfer you to the airport, and get ready for the next flight to Hoi An.

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Overnight in Hoi An

3 Stars - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar

4 Stars - Silkotel Hoi An or similar

5 Stars - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar

Custom tailoring is a huge industry in Hoi An. Hoi An is home to more than 400 tailoring shops and thousands of tailors who are not only talented at making clothes but are skilled in making shoes and handbags as well! The average turnaround time for full suits is a day and about 4 hours for handbags or shoes! If you are interested in getting custom-made items, try to find a shop of your liking as early as possible during your visit.

The afternoon is the perfect time of day to see some of the famous sights within Hoi An. But first, before you set out on foot to discover the city, we recommend that you grab a Banh Mi sandwich to fuel you for the afternoon. Banh Mi Sandwich in Hoi An is both famous and different from any sandwich you will get in other parts of Vietnam. The bread and fillings are unique to the region and it is a great first insight into local cuisine. We highly recommend Madam Khanh’s stand, who has been dubbed the Banh Mi Queen in Hoi An.

After dark, the Old Town in Hoi An transforms into a mystical row of lights and lanterns. In fact, Hoi An is a big center for paper lantern manufacturers and merchants. Every shop or establishment will have a few lanterns outside, but the real sight is the lantern market. Here you’ll be able to see how these lanterns are made and will have a plethora of choices should you wish to take some home with you.

After a stroll through the market, check out the outdoor traditional theatre. You will have a chance to see Vietnamese folk dancers and musicians perform traditional pieces. The theatre runs from 9 pm to 10 pm at the square on Nguyen Thai Hoc street. It is completely free and open to the public so it’s interesting to see, even if it’s just for a few minutes as you pass by. Before you get back to your hotel, be sure to light a candle box and set it in the water. Many kids sit along the banks of the channel and offer candles to you – remember to make a wish.

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Overnight in Hoi An

3 Stars - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar

4 Stars - Silkotel Hoi An or similar

5 Stars - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar

Today you will have free time to explore Hoi An at your own pace, seeing what interests you. This ancient town is full of Japanese merchant houses and pagodas, temples, and antique warehouses. Or just lounge about in a laid-back riverside café on the bank of the Thu Bon River.

(OPTIONAL TOUR: LOCAL MARKET, BASKET BOAT, FISHING & COOKING EXPERIENCE)

Morning tour: 8:30 – 13:00

Unique experience through the coconut forest in the heart of Hoi An old town, enjoy & experience how to prepare special foods. This tour will give visitors a great experience, especially the short vacation tourists in Hoi An, this is a perfect choice.

Hightlight Attractions:

Going to experiencing a local colorful market, how to deal with the local sellers and knew all ingredients for the meals.

Explore the Eco-Village Cam Thanh which is associated with the heroic history of the anti-French and anti-American war as well as immersed in the natural beauty of the nipa palm forest by bamboo basket boat, get some loveable handmade gifts from nipa palm leaves like as hats, watches, rings .

Learn how to  catch fish by throwingfishing -netand “ Purple Crabs” in the canal.

Show you the differences about the ingredients and traditional methods how to make Vietnamese foods.

Enjoy 5 Vietnamese foods made by yourself.

In the afternoon, leisure time on your own exploring the ancient town or relaxing at the hotel.

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Overnight in Hoi An

3 Stars - Kim An Hotel Hoi An or similar

4 Stars - Silkotel Hoi An or similar

5 Stars - Palm Garden Hoi An or similar

Breakfast at the hotel. Then, taking the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Check-in your hotel and free at your leisure time to get your energy back.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar 

(Start 7:20 am  – return around 17.30)

7:20 am Pick up from the hotel.

Kick start your day with a hearty breakfast and a trip to Mekong Delta follows, depart for My Tho, the town that lies on the left side of the Mekong River. Boarding the sampan and cruising down the river around the four beautiful islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise Islands.

Stop over at Unicorn Island, go walking around the country lane and see orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits, folk song music which performed by the local people. Visit the fruit plantation.

Riding a hand-rowed sampan through Thoi Son canal and treat yourself in the beauty of the countryside, visit the family business, visit a honey-bee farm, enjoy honey tea and coconut candy workshop.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Break time.

In the afternoon, time for cycling around the Tan Thach village, meet the local villagers to experience the local daily life in the Mekong delta. Hammock relaxing and enjoy cool breeze for those can’t join the cycling trip. Return to Ho Chi Minh.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar 

08:00 AM: Take the morning trip to visit Independence Palace, also known at the Reunification palace, was built on the sight of the former Norodom Palace. The Independence Palace is a widely known landmark of Ho Chi Minh City and was designed by the architect Ngo Viet Thu. Continue seeing the beautiful structures from the French Colonial times such as the Notre Dame Cathedral, the historic Central Post Office. Followed by the remarkable site of the War Remnants Museum the museum has a vast display of the both the Indochina wars. 

12:00 PM: Transfer back to hotel or meeting point. Finish the trip.

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Overnight in Ho Chi Minh

3 Stars - Acnos Hotel or similar

4 Stars - Alagon Sai Gon Hotel or similar

5 Stars - The Myst Dong Khoi or similar 

Relish a healthy breakfast on the final day of your trip. Complete the hotel check-out formalities after which you can visit the local markets and buy souvenirs for your loved ones.  Later, proceed for departure and board your flight back home. 

Trip Ends.