This 15 Day Spectacular Vietnam tour provides you with an insight into the country’s architecture, history and traditional cultures while also introducing you to the friendly local people, amazing cuisine and spectacular landscapes, from the waterways leading to the East Sea to terraced green paddy fields with the hilly central highlands in between.
This 15 Day Spectacular Vietnam tour gives you the opportunity to experience the hidden charms of Hanoi and the extraordinary beauty of Ha Long Bay. Learn about the wonderful history of Vietnam by visiting the World Heritage Sites of Hue citadel and Hoi An ancient town. Have the best relaxing at Nha Trang beach and My Khe beach in Da Nang city one of the most charming beach in the world. Discover Da Lat, symbol the beauty of highland region. Then come to visit the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, the attraction Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi tunnels in the South.
* This tour can be reversed starting from Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Hanoi depending on your flight schedule.
Duration: 15 days / 14 nights
Type of tour: Private tour (shared Halong Bay Cruise)
Departure: Daily from Ha Noi or Ho Chi Minh
Theme: Traditional culture
Suitable: Travel with friends, Family, Solo traveler
Meals included: N/A I Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Arrive in Hanoi (Noi Bai airport), you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in downtown Hanoi for check-in (hotel rooms are available for mid-afternoon check-in). The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore the tree-lined boulevards, French Indochinese architecture and tranquil lakes of this unique city.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch I Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Our guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel around 08h00 for a full day tour of Hanoi.
08h30: Visit the sixth century Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda (one of the oldest in Vietnam) located on the picturesque West Lake.
09h00: Continue to visit the One Pillar Pagoda, founded by King Ly Thai To in 1049. This structure is one of Vietnam’s most iconic temples.
Close by is the mausoleum of the historic figure and father of modern Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (viewed from outside; closed on Monday, Friday and during the months of September and October) and the former presidents house on stilts where he lived from 1958 to 1969, his former home illustrates the modesty of this Vietnamese revolutionary.
10h15: Visit the Literature Temple and Quoc Tu Giam – Vietnam’s first university constructed in 1070, it’s gardens and well-preserved architecture offers a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
11h15: Visit the Hoa Lo Prison also known as the Hanoi Hilton. Built by the French colonial government in the late 19th century, Hoa Lo Prison Museum was originally used to harbor Vietnamese revolutionaries and any dissidents of the French rule.
12h15: Lunch will be had in one of the city’s finest restaurants with local Vietnamese traditional cuisines.
14h00: After lunch and break continue the city tour to Museum of Ethnology, a must for museum fans and history lovers. Hanoi's Vietnam Museum of Ethnology houses the extensive national collection and tells the story of Vietnam's diverse cultures in a series of excellently well-curated exhibits. Alternative you can visit the Fine Art Museum or Women’s Museum instead.
15h00: Head to Hoan Kiem Lake (Restored Sword Lake) and visit Ngoc Son Temple or Jade Mountain Temple, one of the most beautiful and religious site in the capital then a walking tour into the hidden alleys of Hanoi Old Quarter.
Finish the day with a Water Puppet show, a uniquely northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
Optional: If you are not interested in watching Water Puppet Show you can enjoy one hour relaxing Xichlo (rickshaw) trip around Hanoi’s Old Quarter also known as the ’36 streets’. This bustling area of narrow streets and alleys is home to literally thousands of small businesses and shopkeepers. It’s a great place to explore with plenty of photo opportunities all around you.
17h00: Return to your hotel. Evening is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch | Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands, a sight not to be missed! Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to visit a wonderful cave in Halong Bay.
Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy a light lunch before heading back to shore. Your driver will then meet you at the Halong jetty for your drive back to Hanoi.
16h30 - 17h00: Arrive in Hanoi. Rest of the day is free at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Hanoi.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Hotel in Hue
After breakfast transfer to the airport for the short flight to Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam. Its mesmerizing tombs and mausoleums of the last emperors of Vietnam reveal fascinating insights into the lives of the imperial families and their subjects.
On arrival you will be picked up for a visit to Dong Ba Market. Stroll around the market with your guide. The market is one of the must see sites in Hue, the stalls are teeming with color and a great place to catch a glimpse of everyday life.
In the afternoon visit the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. The ancient citadel reflects the pomp and ceremony of the dynastic rulers as well as the scars of many years of turmoil, both ancient and modern (the Royal Citadel was badly damaged in the latter stages of the war) but retains a sense of grace and majesty even today.
Then board a boat for a 30 minute trip on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu (Celestial Lady) Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River constructed in 1601, the 21-meter tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda and represents seven reincarnations of Buddha. On the pagoda grounds is the famous Austin car a resident monk drove to Saigon in 1963 to protest against the southern regime. The photo of his self immortalization is one of the most well known images of the war.
Evening is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Hue.
Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hotel in Da Nang
Say goodbye to Hue as you move towards Da Nang (2.5 hour duration). Stop en-route to see the scenic fishing village Lang Co Beach. Lang Co beach attracts visitors with its stunning white sand beaches and crystal blue water. After passing Lang Co beach, we will drive for 20km on Sea cloud pass (Hai Van Pass) – the highest pass in the country and one of the most scenic and historic hillside roads in Vietnam.
Check in your hotel on arrival. Rest of the day is at your leisure for swimming, or discovering Da Nang city on your own.
Stay overnight in Da Nang.
Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
Morning is free at your leisure. You can make your way towards the beach for swimming, sunbathing or, simply hang out by the hotel pool.
Afternoon transfer to Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years. Arrival and check in your hotel.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Optional (at your own expense):
You can visit Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge. Walking on the Golden Bridge to feel like walking on the clouds. Just newly opened to the public in early June 2018 the bridge which was built in the midst of the forest stands out in yellow. Noteworthy, this unique architecture with the bridge image supported by grey hands, creates a beautiful scenery surprised. Great opportunity for taking photos, enjoying the easy breeze, and breathtaking view.
Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An
This morning you will explore Hoi An on foot, visiting an old merchant’s home, Hoi An Market, a local Chinese temple and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The bridge was first constructed here in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters. Over the centuries, the ornamentation has remained relatively faithful to the original Japanese design. The French flattened out the roadway for cars, but the original arched shape was restored in 1986.
Return to your hotel. Rest of the day is at your leisure to wander through the town or relax at one of the many cafés along the picturesque Thu Bon River.
Stay overnight in Hoi An.
Optional (at your own expense):
You could take a taxi or make the easy five-kilometre bicycle ride through the rice paddies and shrimp ponds to Cua Dai beach. Alternatively Hoi An is one of the best places to shop for souvenirs, especially if you’re looking for t-shirts, paintings or ceramics. For those interested in getting clothes tailored, this is definitely the place to shop. Another good idea is to take a boat trip out to a village specialising in ceramics and boat-building or visit the local farm in Tra Que Village and have a local home cooked meal including a “banh xeo” a specialty savoury.
Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
The morning is left free to relax in this beautiful area.
Later you will be transferred to Da Nang airport for one hour flight to Nha Trang – the beach capital of Vietnam also well known for its beaches and scuba diving. Arrive at Cam Ranh airport where you will be met then taken 45-minute transfer by private car to your hotel in Nha Trang.
Rest of the day is at your leisure.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Hotel in Nha Trang
08h30 Depart from your hotel to Cau Da port. Embark on a boat trip to Mun Island – the best island for snorkeling where you can see lots of lives colorful corals and fish. Then go to Mot Island for fishing, relaxing, swimming & doing water sports or other activities (optional). Next we go to Mini Beach where a delicious lunch of seafood is served.
After lunch, you can relax and sunbathe on a deck chair in a hut or on the beach while drinking Vietnamese coffee.
15h00 Visit a local fishing village on the way back to the harbour where the bus awaits to bring you back to your hotel. Have dinner on your own and free in the evening.
Stay overnight in Nha Trang.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Hotel in Da Lat
This morning depart for Da Lat – the jewel of the Central Highlands. It is featured by a park-like environment, with lovely temperature 15°-24°C and sunlight all year round, which create numerous waterfalls, pinewood hills, lakes and evergreen forests and gardens.
Upon arrival in Da Lat, you will first visit Prenn waterfalls about 10km away from Da Lat on the way, then Tuyen Lam Reservoir, Truc Lam grandiose temple. Have lunch, then take the horse cart round the hilly roads of Da Lat to the graceful Xuan Huong Lake in the centre of the city is highly recommended.
Evening free at your leisure. If you like to hike around by yourselves, remember that coffee and cake in Da Lat are some of the best in Vietnam and easily to be found in any finer cafes.
Stay overnight in Da Lat.
Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
This morning you will visit Da Lat’s main attractions, including Linh Phuoc Pagoda, Trai Mat and the Old railway train station.
There is some free time before a transfer to the airport for a flight to dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by the locals (50 minute duration). Upon arrival you will be picked up and transferred through the city to your hotel for check-in. The busy city of Saigon, used to be the capital of South Vietnam, is the biggest commercial and cultural centre of Vietnam. Evening at leisure.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch | Accommodation: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Depart from your hotel at 08h00 for a visit to the War Remnants where exhibition halls display imagery of both the French and ‘American’ wars or History Museum (choose which one you would most like to see) and the Reunification Hall, formerly known as the former Presidential Palace it was towards this modern building that North Vietnamese tanks seized on the morning of April 30 1975, as Saigon fell. This fascinating building is filled with history still fresh in the minds of many. Continue going to visit Ben Thanh Market where an incredible display of fresh produce is offered. Simply stroll through the market exploring the variety of goods for sale.
Stroll (your vehicle will be available at all times) to the major sights of colonial Ho Chi Minh City: the Old Saigon Post Office, Dong Khoi Street (formerly Rue Catinat), Continental Hotel, Opera House and City Hall.
In the afternoon depart Ho Chi Minh City for the drive to Cu Chi district. Leaving the city behind, the scenery changes to views of rice paddies, villagers drying noodles by the side of the road and other scenes typical to southern Vietnam.
Arrive and start the visit of the famous Cu Chi Tunnels which consist of an incredible underground tunnel network constructed by Vietnamese resistance fighters (Viet Cong) during both the French and American wars. Start the visit with the Ben Dinh or Ben Duocsections of the tunnel. Here you can imagine what it was like to be a guerrilla complete with Russian Carbine rifles and AK 47’s on display. In the late afternoon journey back to Ho Chi Minh City. Arrive at your hotel around 17h00.
Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast | Accommodation: N/A
The day is at your leisure for last minute sight-seeing or shopping until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your onward flight.
* If hotel and other travel arrangements are required, please contact us.
* This 15 Day Spectacular Vietnam tour can be reversed starting from Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Hanoi.
TOUR PRICES: Available upon Request
Rates vary frequently. Please contact us to get the best possible price based upon your travel period, your group size and specific touring needs.
*** Price shown is "from" price and is on a shared basis of 3 star accommodation for a group of 2 people.
Our services include:
– Full transportation by private air conditioned vehicle as tour program indicated (shared bus of 2 day Halong tour).
– All entrance fees as mentioned in the program.
– Boat trips as stated in above sights (shared boat of 2 day Halong tour).
– All excursion trips and activities as tour program indicated.
– Local English-speaking guides (for other languages supplements apply).
– Meals as stated in the program (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner).
– Accommodation in shared twin or double bedded room with air-condition and private bathroom.
– Mineral water served on trip (2 bottles of 500ml/person/day).
Our services exclude:
– Visa for Vietnam.
– All air tickets not mentioned in the program and above quotation.
– Optional tours.
– Surcharges for other language guides.
– Personal travel insurance.
– Personal expenditure, such as drinks, souvenirs, laundry, camera fees, communications, postage, gratuities etc…
– Meals and services other than mentioned in the program.
– Drinks with meals.
– Early check-in and late check-out at hotels, if not mentioned in the program.
NOTES ON OUR PRICES:
– Price shown is based on private tour and two people travelling together and sharing a room at 3 star accommodation. Single supplement applies to solo travellers who occupy a single room.
List of 3 star accommodation included in the price:
Hanoi: Imperial Hanoi Hotel, Deluxe room with City View;
Halong Bay: Calypso Cruiser (12 cabins), Deluxe cabin with Sea View;
Hue: Eem Hotel, Deluxe room;
Da Nang:
Hoi An: Eem Hotel Hoi An, Deluxe room with City View or Hoian Central Hotel, Deluxe room with City View;
Nha Trang: Regalia Hotel, Deluxe room;
Da Lat:
Ho Chi Minh City: Cititel Central Saigon, Deluxe room with City View.
– Prices may vary according to your travel time and are higher in the high season, e.g. Christmas period (Dec 24-26), New Year period (Dec 31-Jan 02).
– For additional hotel night cost to the packages, please contact us for the rates.
– Listed hotels/cruise subject to change to others of similar standard if fully booked.
– Upgrades available to stay at 4 or 5-star hotels, please contact us for more details. Additional costs will be applied.
– Domestic flight of Hanoi-Hue, Danang-Nha Trang, Da Lat-Saigon can be arranged upon request (subject to availability at the time of final confirmation).
– This private escorted tour is customized for you, your family or your friends exclusively. No other travelers will join in your group.
– This tour package can be fully customizable to fit your travel plan. You can also disregard full package tours and choose whatever travel items you need or a mix of private and group tours to minimize the cost. We can quote the tours you really want. Usually travel insurance is not covered in our quotations.
– Child definition: from age of 3 to 9 Years (usually enjoying 10%-20% discount. Contact us for the actual discount for your case). 10 Years old and above will be charged as Adult Price.
– All tours & transfers are all based in English Speaking local guides. For other languages, please contact us for new quotations.
– Itinerary Change to the confirmed itinerary may happen because of traffic, weather, or any other conditions not under our control such as war, strike, fire, acts of government, riot, etc. We will do our best to make sure that all the travel will be similar. Go Viet Travel can substitute the itinerary upon your agreement.
– Transportation and Restaurants: The cars, vans or coaches for the land transportation should be in good shape with air conditioner. All restaurants should be tidy and clean.