Exploring Vietnam 15 Day

Take your flight to Hanoi to begin your exciting journey.

By arriving in Hanoi, our tour guide will be awaited with the name board to pick you up and transfer to your hotel located in the center of Hanoi. You will check-in and get some rest.

After that is your leisure time to explore Hanoi by night.

Explore this amazing city on your own in one day.

Begin your day with a lovely breakfast in your hotel and prepare for the full day city tour of the historical city. We will start this tour with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed on Monday and Friday, every afternoon and from late September until the end of December). This is where Uncle Ho – the hero of Vietnam rests. Every year, there are many tourists from all over the world coming here to express their admiration towards President Ho Chi Minh. Behind the mausoleum, we will find Ho Chi Minh’s former stilt-house residence and the iconic One-Pillar Pagoda, a unique relic that encapsulates the Buddhist roots of Hanoi. We will also visit the Presidential Palace that hosts many government meetings.

After this, we will head to the 1st national university of Vietnam – Temple of Literature (Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam).  This temple was built in 1070 and used to host the Imperial Academy. It is one of several temples in Vietnam which is dedicated to Confucius, sages, and scholars. Before every exam, all of the Vietnamese students come here to wish for good luck. 

Then we will have lunch in KOTO Restaurant (which stands for Know One, Teach One). This is a very special restaurant because they train the disadvantaged children.

In the afternoon, we will set out to Hoa Lo Prison or Ethnology Museum. Hoa Lo Prison or as known as Hanoi Hilton – a nickname given by US pilots during the Vietnamese war. The Ethnology Museum stores and displays many cultural artifacts of all 54 Vietnamese ethnic groups that help you learn more about Vietnamese history.

Heading back to Hanoi Old Quarter, you can take a walk along the 36 antique streets of Hanoi, seeing the lifestyle of local people here. Maybe also enjoy a beer or go shopping, enjoy the delicious street food before coming back to your hotel for some rest.

Note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is usually closed from September to November for annual maintenance. In that case, we will visit outside.

07.00 – 07.30 AM: After breakfast, your bus driver will pick you up from your hotel lobby in Hanoi to go to Sapa. There will be a break on the way there.

13.00: Upon arrival at your hotel in Sapa, our tour guide will take you to have lunch. Afterward, check in your hotel and get some rest before continuing your trip to Lao Chai Village and Ta Van Village. 

We will do trekking to the top of the valley to enjoy the panorama view green rice paddy fields stretching this spectacular mountain, surrounds the locals’ homes. You can socialize with them, get to know more about local life, see their daily routines and maybe learn how to grow rice.

Our next destination is Lao Chai – Ta Van Village – home of Zay people. Here, you can come to their house, listen to their stories about daily life here, the difference between living here and in central and learn more about ethnic people. 

After this, head back to your hotel in Sapa and spend one night there.

Begin your day by a lovely breakfast in your homestay and relax a bit. Then, we will head to Cat Cat Village – home of Black H’Mong People. This village is located near the bottom of a deep valley at the foot of Fansipan Peak. Our tour guide will show you the daily life of residents here and we will trek down to the bottom of the valley to see the waterfall built by French people. You can take some photos here and we will do trekking backward.

After this, you will move to Fansipan Station. If you want to explore the Fansipan Peak – the roof of Indochina to see the incredible view of Sapa, you can buy the cable car ticket (ticket on your own).

Back to Sapa to enjoy your free time here.

After having breakfast, enjoy your free time to discover Sapa.

You can spend time exploring Fansipan Peak - the highest mountain in the Indochinese Peninsula, hence its nickname "the Roof of Indochina". It is home to a plentiful flora with numerous endemic species. You can take the cable from the bottom of the mountain to go there, but please pay the ticket yourself. 

Finishing this adventure, check out of your hotel. Since lunch is not included, please arrange it on your own.

15.00: A luxury bus will pick you up and take you back to Hanoi. End the trip to Sapa.

You will spend one night in your hotel in Hanoi.

Note: If you need any information about the ticket cable, please ask our guide and the driver. They will support you.

09.00 – 09.30: After breakfast, you will be picked up by our comfortable bus to transfer to Got Harbor in Hai Phong city

12.00 – 12.30: Embark the fantastic V’Spirit Premier Cruise. Rest up a little and enjoy our welcome drink

13.15: A delicious lunch is served in the dining room with stunning view of limestone walls of Halong Bay through the window

15.30: Take sampan boats rowed by residents to visit Dark and Bright Caves, two magnificent caves located on the south side of Ha Long Bay surrounded by lush trees and high stone cliffs. You can also go swimming in this area 

17.00: Return to your boat, enjoy your free time and watch the gorgeous sunset in the bay or maybe take some drinks on the cruise. We have HAPPY HOUR offer daily

19.00: While eating a fantastic and delightful dinner, you will enjoy a traditional Vietnamese music performance

20.00:  End your night with some squid fishing with our crews or a spa treatment relax after a long day. Then retire to your cabin to get some sleep.

06.00: Start your second day of Ha Long Bay 1 night Deluxe Cruise with Tai Chi session on the top deck as well as watch the sunrise over the bay. Then, head to dining room for breakfast at 07.00

08.15: Explore Tra Bau area by kayaking. Visit a fishing farm to see its friendly and hard-working residents. You may see their daily routines and how they work in this lovely area

10.00: Back on board, join the cooking demonstration of our chefs to get to know more about Vietnamese cuisine before a fantastic lunch buffet

12.00: Disembark the V’Spirit Premier Cruise, take the bus and head back to Hanoi. You Ha Long Bay – Lan Ha Bay 1 night trip with our cruise ends here

Thank you for choosing V’Spirit Premier Cruise. It was a pleasure to show you the beautiful Halong Bay and we look forward to seeing you in the near future. Hope you enjoy your trip to Halong Bay with our team!

Arrival in Hanoi, our driver will pick you up to transfer to Noi Bai international airport for your flight to Danang. When you reach Danang, our bus will be await to take you to Hoi An Ancient Town. 

Notes: Due to cruising conditions, itineraries may change without prior notice. Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant/bar area, but internet connectivity is limited due to the geography of Halong. Thank you for your understanding.

*Spa and massage service is available with additional charges

Take the bicycles to wander around the peaceful rural village of Vietnam, leaving the bustle life behind. Cycling through the town, we will immerse ourselves in the green paddy fields, visit the Ba Le market, cemeteries and schools. After that, we head to Van Lang fishing village and Bay Mau coconut forest. This coconut forest used to be the secret hiding place for soldiers during Vietnam War. Nowadays, it becomes a famous travel destination for the diversity of seafood. In addition, on the bamboo boat, you will travel through the 7 hectares of mangrove forest, canals and houses covered in water coconut leaf.

By arriving, you will be welcomed by the hosts and enjoy a green tea to refresh yourself. Then it’s your free time to explore this village on your own. You can try to row the boat and learn how to fish here.

Head back to the house, time to enjoy dinner. Try our very special and unique Vietnamese delicacies such as Tam Huu spring rolls, Banh Xeo (local pancakes), and grilled fish in banana leaf… You can also ask the hosts to teach you to cook some dishes. 

Next day, enjoy your last lunch with the hosts before heading back to Hoi An.

After a long trip, enjoy your free day in Hoi An. You can choose either foot or bicycle to explore this historic town. Pay a visit to some local shops selling silks and lanterns or laze yourself in the nearby beaches (Cua Dai Beach, Lang Co beach)

You will spend one night in Hoi An.

Enjoy one more free day to discover all the beauty of this town.

Take a walk from your hotel to the Japanese Covered Bridge – one of the most famous destinations of Hoi An. Enjoy some delicious street food while passing through the Hoi An ancient town.

Another way, visit the Assembly Hall of Chaozhou Chinese Congregation with unique architecture, Hoi An Market to buy some souvenirs and Tan Ky Old House within 1-2 km from the center.

Our driver will pick you up from your hotel 2 hour before departure time to transfer to Da Nang.

Then you will take the flight to Ho Chi Minh city.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh city, you will be transferred to your hotel to check in.

The rest of the night is your free time in Ho Chi Minh.

On a private bus/van, you will visit Cu Chi Tunnels - an immense network of connecting tunnels. Cu Chi tunnels were the location of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War, used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as serving as communication and supply routes, hospitals, food and weapon caches and living quarters for numerous North Vietnamese fighters. The tunnel systems were of great importance to the Viet Cong in their resistance to American forces, and helped to counter the growing American military effort. The 75-mile (121 km)-long complex of tunnels at Cu Chi has been preserved by the government of Vietnam and turned into a war memorial park with two different tunnel display sites. 

You will have lunch before going back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Your time to discover this dynamical city. Some of the must-see destinations for you are: The Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office.

Then you will return to our car and get back to your hotel. End of the day trip visiting Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City Tour.

Please arrange your dinner on your own.

You will spend one night in your hotel in Ho Chi Minh city.

After breakfast, our driver and guide will pick you up to start your adventurous trip to Mekong Delta. Leaving all behind, you will take part in the journey to explore this sleepy waterfront and dreamy pace to get back your energy. The Mekong Delta has been dubbed as a "biological treasure trove". Over 1,000 animal species were recorded between 1997 and 2007 and new species of plants, fish, lizards, and mammals have been discovered in previously unexplored areas.

Arriving at Hung Vuong Pier in Ben Tre Town, you will embark on a motorized river boat for cruising on Mekong River. You will see many workplaces on the river bank and also many local products such as bricks in handy traditional style or various coconut products. Passing through a small canal, you will enter a local village where they do mat-waving. 

Then, you will take a motorized rickshaw (xe loi) or a bicycle to discover the quiet village. You will go by a green rice field and some vegetable fields. You can take a chance to live like a local and learn about Vietnamese culture.

Lunch will be served at a riverside restaurant.

After that, take a rowboat to explore the waterways. 

Back to Hung Vuong pier, hop into your car and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. End of the day trip to Ben Tre.

After breakfast at your hotel, our driver will come pick you up 3 hour before departure time for the transfer to the airport. You will take the flight back home. Your 15 day exploring Vietnam ends here! 

Thank you for choosing us for your trip to Vietnam. We hope you enjoy the trip with us.