This private 14-day tour takes you through Vietnam from north to south, designed for families and senior travellers who prefer flexibility over fixed schedules. Starting in Hanoi, you’ll experience the country’s key highlights as Ha Long Bay, Hoi An’s ancient town, the Mekong Delta, and Saigon, before spending three days relaxing on Phu Quoc island.
The itinerary includes several free days in Hanoi, Hoi An, and Saigon, giving you time to explore independently or simply rest at your hotel. With private transport, personal guides, and all activities optional, you control the pace. The route is structured to front-load cultural experiences, then finish with beach time so you end your trip feeling relaxed rather than needing another holiday.
Experience Vietnam’s essential destinations on this north-to-south private journey:
Arrive in Hanoi where your private driver transfers you to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Remainder of day free to recover from your flight, explore nearby Hoan Kiem Lake, or simply relax at your hotel.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: N/A
Morning guided tour of Hanoi’s key sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and his modest stilt house, the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university), and take a cyclo tour through the atmospheric Old Quarter.
Afternoon free at leisure.
Evening free to discover local restaurants or attend a traditional water puppet show.
Optional tour: Hanoi Street Food Adventure
In the evening, you can join an optional street food tour (not included) to discover Hanoi’s amazing food scene. Your guide will take you through bustling night markets and hidden alleyways where locals eat. You’ll sample famous dishes like pho (noodle soup), bun cha (grilled pork with noodles), banh mi (Vietnamese sandwich), and egg coffee.
Between bites, you’ll learn about the history behind each dish and how it fits into Vietnamese culture. This 3-hour walking tour lets you experience Hanoi like a local and discover why Vietnamese cuisine is famous worldwide.
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Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
You have the entire day to explore Hanoi at your own pace. You might want to visit museums like the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology, shop for souvenirs in the Old Quarter, or simply relax in one of Hanoi’s many cafes and watch city life unfold.
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Meals: Breakfast
Your driver picks you up early for the journey to Halong Bay. Around noon, you’ll arrive at Sunworld International Harbor and board the Tonkin Cruise boat. After a welcome drink and safety briefing, you’ll check into your cabin and enjoy lunch while cruising through the beautiful waters of Bai Tu Long Bay.
In the afternoon, you’ll have the chance to kayak through hidden lagoons, swim in clear waters, and relax on the beach at Cap La. As evening approaches, you’ll enjoy the sunset party during Happy Hour while the boat cruises to the overnight anchoring spot. A delicious BBQ dinner awaits you, followed by free time for board games, squid fishing, or simply relaxing with drinks at the sky bar.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Start your day with early morning Tai Chi on the sundeck as the sun rises over the bay. After a light breakfast, you’ll visit Vung Vieng Fishing Village by bamboo boat, where you’ll see how local fishing communities have lived for generations. Back on the main boat, you’ll have time to relax before enjoying lunch as you cruise back to shore.
After disembarking, you’ll transfer to Hanoi for your flight to Danang then drive to Hoi An. You can relax at your hotel then walking through the ancient town.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
This morning, you’ll take a walking tour of Hoi An’s Old Quarter. Your guide will show you the town’s key attractions, including ancient merchant houses, Chinese assembly halls, and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. The afternoon is free for you to continue exploring, shop for souvenirs, or perhaps get clothing custom-made by Hoi An’s famous tailors.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast
Enjoy a day to relax at one of Hoi An’s beautiful beaches. You can take a taxi to An Bang or Cua Dai Beach, rent a beach chair, and spend the day swimming and sunbathing. Alternatively, you can take the opportunity to join our optional tour (not included).
Optional tours:
1. Cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes.
2. Home-hosted meal with a local family for authentic cultural exchange.
3. Tra Que organic herb village where you can try your hand at traditional farming methods.
4. My Son Sanctuary, the ancient Cham ruins set in a jungle valley.
Tour guide: N/A
Meals: Breakfast
After days of exploration, this second day of leisure allows you to truly unwind on Hoi An’s pristine beaches..
Morning transfer to Danang Airport. Flight to Ho Chi Minh City then transfer to your hotel. Free at your own pace.
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Meals: Breakfast
Morning departure for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta (2 hours). Board a traditional wooden boat and navigate narrow canals shaded by coconut palms, visiting local workshops producing coconut candy and honey.
Cycle or walk through fruit orchards and villages, enjoy lunch in a garden setting, then experience local life with a sampan ride through smaller waterways. Return to Saigon late afternoon.
Tour guide: English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Unscheduled day to explore Saigon at your pace. Visit the War Remnants Museum, bustling Ben Thanh Market, historic Reunification Palace, or venture to the Cu Chi Tunnels (optional, half-day excursion).
Evening free for shopping or sampling the city’s renowned street food scene.
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Meals: Breakfast
Transfer to airport for your flight to Phu Quoc. Private transfer to your beach resort. Remainder of day free to settle in, enjoy the pristine beach, or lounge by your resort pool.
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Meals: Breakfast
Full day at leisure on this tropical island. Relax on powdery white-sand beaches, snorkel in crystal-clear waters, book spa treatments, or simply unwind with a good book. Optional activities include island tours, fishing villages, pepper plantations, or water sports.
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Meals: Breakfast
Morning at leisure for final beach time or last-minute souvenir shopping. Transfer to Phu Quoc Airport for your flight to Saigon, connecting with your international departure flight.
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Meals: Breakfast
This private package tour starts at USD1,670 per person.
Note:
Below is our suggested accommodations at a comfort level. 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 Deluxe Seaview Cabin |
| Hoi An |
Lantana Boutique Hoi An Hotel |
| Ho Chi Minh | Roseland Corp Hotel Deluxe Room |
| Phu Quoc | Sol Beach Standard Ocean View |
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