This 14-day private tour takes you through Vietnam’s most compelling landscapes and cultures, from Hanoi’s colonial streets to Sapa’s terraced mountains, from Hue’s imperial grandeur to Hoi An’s lantern-lit lanes, ending in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City.
The itinerary works beautifully for families traveling across multiple generations or senior couples seeking a comprehensive yet well-paced adventure. With private touring, everything adapts to your interests and energy levels. Some days are packed with mountain treks and cultural immersion, others build in free time to explore independently, relax, or choose from optional activities. The flexibility means each person enjoys the journey their way – whether that’s trekking to remote hill tribe villages or spending a peaceful day at the beach while others explore ancient temples.
If you want to experience Vietnam’s full diversity from mountain minorities, imperial heritage, coastal charm, and urban energy while maintaining the freedom to pace yourself, this is the ideal journey.
Your guide meets you at the airport and transfers you to your hotel in the Old Quarter.
As evening arrives, dive straight into Hanoi’s culinary scene with a street food tour. Navigate the bustling lanes stopping at local favorites for dishes like bun cha, banh mi, fresh spring rolls, and sweet che desserts. This is your introduction to Vietnamese flavors and the city’s vibrant evening atmosphere.
Meal: None
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Embark on a comprehensive tour of Hanoi’s most captivating attractions, diving deep into the city’s rich culture and history.
Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Complex, home to the Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and his humble stilt house. Next, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first national university founded in the 11th century. Discover Buddhist teachings at a peaceful lakeside pagoda, then explore the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, where you can try traditional activities and folk games like calligraphy and “O An Quan” (Mandarin Square Capturing). This morning offers a fascinating journey through Vietnam’s cultural heritage and Ho Chi Minh’s enduring legacy.
In the afternoon, wander the narrow or take a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter to deeply experience the vibrant of street. Many streets still carry names reflecting the goods traditionally made or sold there. Cap off your day with a traditional water puppet show celebrating Vietnamese folklore and culture.
The evening is yours to experience Hanoi’s vibrant nightlife. Explore hidden corners of the Old Quarter and savor authentic Vietnamese cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Your day is completely free to explore at your own pace. Consider visiting the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, shopping for silk and lacquerware, enjoying egg coffee at a historic café, or simply wandering neighborhoods you haven’t yet discovered. Your guide can arrange any activities that interest you.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
After breakfast, embark on a 2.5-hour journey to Halong Bay, where you’ll experience this natural Wonder of the World aboard an overnight cruise.
Enjoy lunch while sailing past breathtaking scenery – thousands of limestone karsts rising dramatically from the emerald waters like dragons’ teeth.
In the afternoon, visit an authentic floating fishing village and meet fishermen whose families have lived and worked on these waters for nearly three generations. Learn about their unique culture and daily life.
As evening approaches, sip sunset drinks or join a cooking class on board before enjoying a delicious dinner. After dinner, choose to watch a movie, play board games, indulge in spa treatments, or simply relax before bed.
Overnight on the cruise.
Tour guide: English-speaking guide on board
Wake for sunrise over the bay. After breakfast, continue cruising before returning to port by late morning.
Drive back to Hanoi where you have the afternoon free until your evening train departure. The overnight train to Lao Cai departs around 9-10 PM, offering a comfortable sleeper cabin for the journey north into the mountains.
Overnight on the train.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English-speaking guide on board
Arrive in Lao Cai early morning and drive to Sapa, a mountain town sitting at 1,600 meters elevation. After breakfast and freshening up, begin your trek through terraced rice fields descending into the Muong Hoa Valley.
Walk to Lao Chai village, home to the Black H’mong people, then continue to Ta Van where the Giay ethnic group lives. Your guide explains local customs, farming methods, and daily life in these mountain communities. The scenery is spectacular with endless rice terraces carved into hillsides, water buffalo grazing, and mountain peaks rising in the distance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Have some free time to explore Sapa town after breakfast at your accommodation. Then, check out of your accommodation around lunchtime, and ride a 5-kilometer ride to Sapa’s northeastern region.
Take a car away from this location to reach the H’mong settlement of Ma Tra Village. Immerse yourself in the authentic rural life of the local ethnic communities and experience the tranquility of this picturesque village.
Start a journey through the mountain after this town to get to Ta Phin village. The Red Dzao and the Black Hmong live here in a cooperative traditional craft community.
Following is the Ta Phin Town is encircled by stunning mountains with the scenery is breathtaking. Ta Phin Village is renowned for its traditional handicrafts, such as weaving, embroidery, and batik dyeing and they often showcase their techniques to visitors.
Back on the main road, your car will be ready to transport you to Lao Cai so you can board the overnight train to Hanoi. We’ll continue to train overnight travel.
*If it is Tuesday, Thursday, Sat or Sunday, we will recommend visiting some of the most beautiful markets in Northwestern Vietnam
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Arrive in Hanoi early morning. Freshen up at a hotel day room before transferring to the airport for your flight to Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital.
Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in and explore at your leisure.
Sleep at your hotel tonight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Today is a Hue city tour to explore the excellent history of Vietnam through famous attractions in Hue.
After breakfast at the hotel, we meet up with our local guide once more to begin our day-long exploration of Hue’s ancient Imperial City, which is home to numerous exquisite royal structures.
In the afternoon, board a dragon boat for a cruise along the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s iconic seven-tiered pagoda overlooking the river, then visit elaborate royal tombs. Each emperor designed his own mausoleum ome grand and imposing, others serene and contemplative, all reflecting the ruler’s personality and philosophy.
After a long day, you’ll have free time to explore the tranquil Hue by night and we’ll stay the night in here.
**Note: These attractions are famous and may attract crowds. If you have any requests for off-the-beaten-track and less touristy, please contact with our travel consultants. We’ll customize your itinerary to fit with your preferences.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Drive south along one of Vietnam’s most scenic routes. Cross the Hai Van Pass where mountains plunge into the sea, offering panoramic views of the coastline. Stop at Lang Co Beach and pass through Da Nang before arriving in Hoi An.
We go on a walking tour of the Old Quarter in the afternoon to see the Chinese Embassy Halls and the Japanese Covered Bridge. One represents the Chinese influence on the town, while the other is a symbol of the historical connection between Japan and Vietnam.
Following this afternoon’s sightseeing is Tan Ky House – a beautifully preserved 18th-century merchant’s house that showcases the architectural fusion of Vietnamese.
Then we’ll continue to visit the Phuc Kien Pagoda – a stunning Chinese-style pagoda known for its intricate wood carvings and vibrant decorations.
The early evening will be free time for leisure activities or shopping. Don’t miss a chance to witness the romantic Hoi An by night with colorful lanterns.
Overnight in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Your day is completely free to choose your own adventure:
Option 1: Tra Que Village Cycling & Cooking Class – Cycle through rice paddies to Tra Que vegetable village. Learn about organic farming methods, then join a cooking class where you’ll prepare traditional dishes and enjoy your creations for lunch.
Option 2: My Son Sanctuary – Visit this UNESCO World Heritage site, a complex of Hindu temples built by the Champa civilization between the 4th and 14th centuries. The red brick towers sit in a jungle valley, offering insight into Vietnam’s pre-Vietnamese history.
Option 3: An Bang Beach Relaxation – Spend the day at An Bang Beach swimming, sunbathing, and enjoying beachside cafés and restaurants.
Or simply wander Hoi An’s streets, shop for custom tailoring, explore the market, or relax by your hotel pool.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Our driver will pick you up at the hotel this morning and take you to the airport in time for the early departure to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). When you arrive, our driver and guide will greet you and take you to the city center to check into your hotel.
We begin our half-day city trip in Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon with signature famous attractions just a few highlights:
Besides, on the way, you may well have some local touch moments with lesser-known attractions.
Overnight in HCMC and the evening are your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Your day is completely free to explore Saigon:
Option 1: HCM Jeep Tour
Experience the city from a vintage military jeep, navigating through different districts and learning about Saigon’s history, from French colonial times through the war years to its modern transformation.
Option 2: Mekong Delta Day Trip
After breakfast, we ride in comfort to the southern part of Saigon to the charm of the Mekong Delta region. You’ll have fantastic experiences with off-the-beaten-path life of amiable Mekong farmers and fishermen:
We’ll take a transfer back to Saigon after a full of activities in the Mekong region and have a free night to explore vibrant Ho Chi Minh City by night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
Enjoy a leisurely breakfast this morning before going for a stroll to the central Ben Thanh market area to finish up any last-minute shopping.
Let’s pack your bags and get ready for your journey home or a further extension to the next location. This is also the end of our marvelous journey through Vietnam after 14 days!
Meals: Breakfast
Tour guide: English-speaking guide
This private package tour starts at USD1,580 per person.
Note:
Below is our suggested accommodations. As we offer private tour, your hotel can be selected to match your travel interests. Share with our travel expert your preferences to get the quote within 12 hours by filling out the form below.
| Cities | Hotel category |
| Hanoi |
San Boutique Hotel Hanoi |
| Halong Bay |
Garden Bay Legend Cruise |
| Sapa |
Bamboo Hotel Sapa |
| Hue |
Scarlett Hue Boutique Hotel |
| Hoi An |
Lantana Boutique Hoi An Hotel |
| Ho Chi Minh | Roseland Corp Hotel Deluxe Room |
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