Overview
This 15-day Vietnam discovery tour covers the whole country, from the rice terraces of Sapa to the canals of the Mekong Delta. Along the way you cruise Halong Bay, explore the imperial city of Hue, ride the Hai Van Pass with an easy rider and cook with farmers in Hoi An.
It is built around food and local experiences, with street-food tours by Vespa in Hanoi and by motorbike in Saigon. Most day tours run in small groups with English-speaking guides, the Hai Van Pass ride is private, and your hotels, cruise and transfers are all arranged.
- Duration: 15 days, 14 nights
- Departure: Daily from Hanoi, year-round
- Language: English-speaking guides
- Note: Domestic flights Hanoi – Hue and Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City are not included and can be booked by us
Tour description
Mountains and bays of the north: Trek Sapa’s terraces, ride the Fansipan cable car, row through Tam Coc and spend a night on Halong Bay.
Heritage of central Vietnam: Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel and royal tombs, then the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An Ancient Town.
The Hai Van Pass by easy rider: A private full-day ride along the coast with lagoon, beach, waterfall and Marble Mountains stops.
A food lover’s Vietnam: Two night-time food tours, a farm-to-table cooking class in Tra Que and plenty of local lunches along the way.
Important notes
- Pickup service: Arrival transfer in Hanoi, departure transfer in Ho Chi Minh City, and airport transfers for both domestic flights are included.
- Domestic flights: Hanoi – Hue and Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City are not included. We can book them for you at the best available fare.
- Departure: Daily, year-round, except Vietnamese national holidays.
- Accommodation: 3-star or 4-star hotels (twin/double sharing), one night on a sleeper train and one night on a Halong Bay cruise.
- What to bring: Trekking shoes, a rain jacket, a warm layer for Sapa, swimwear and modest clothing for temples.
- Best time: March to April and September to November work well for the whole route. Sapa is cold from December to February, and central Vietnam is wettest from September to December.
- Fitness: Moderate. Includes Sapa treks, the Mua Cave climb, cycling in Ninh Binh and Hoi An, and a full day as a motorbike passenger.
- Visa: Australian passport holders need a Vietnam e-visa before travel (single-entry from US$25). Apply online through the official Vietnam immigration portal and allow at least a week.
- Travel insurance: Comprehensive travel insurance is essential and not included. Make sure it covers every activity on your itinerary.
- Payment: A 30% non-refundable deposit confirms your booking, with the balance due 30 days before arrival. Bookings made within 30 days of arrival are paid in full.
- Cancellation: Cancellations more than 30 days before departure lose the deposit; 20–30 days before, 50% of the tour cost; less than 20 days before, 100% of the tour cost.
- Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers are not included and are at your discretion.
Itinerary
Hanoi City Tour - Overnight Train to Sapa
"Hanoi's history in a single day."
After breakfast, join a full-day small-group tour of the capital. Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the granite and marble monument where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” lies, then walk to the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, which rests on a single stone pillar rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, for an introduction to Hanoi's culture and traditional architecture. After lunch, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country's 54 ethnic groups, then stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and the lively Old Quarter. Free time until about 9:00 PM, when our driver takes you to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai.
Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Opening Hours: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opens in the morning only and is closed on Mondays, Fridays and during its annual maintenance period (usually from September to early December). On those days we view it from outside. The Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays, when we visit the Vietnam History Museum instead.
After breakfast, join a full-day small-group tour of the capital. Begin at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the granite and marble monument where the preserved body of “Uncle Ho” lies, then walk to the lotus-shaped One Pillar Pagoda, which rests on a single stone pillar rising from a pond. Continue to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, for an introduction to Hanoi's culture and traditional architecture. After lunch, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the country's 54 ethnic groups, then stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and the lively Old Quarter. Free time until about 9:00 PM, when our driver takes you to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Lao Cai.
Accommodation: Overnight sleeper train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Opening Hours: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum opens in the morning only and is closed on Mondays, Fridays and during its annual maintenance period (usually from September to early December). On those days we view it from outside. The Museum of Ethnology is closed on Mondays, when we visit the Vietnam History Museum instead.
Sapa: Fansipan Cable Car & Cat Cat Village
"Up to the Roof of Indochina."
Arrive at Lao Cai station at around 6:00 AM and transfer by road to Sapa for breakfast at a local restaurant. At 8:00 AM, ride the Fansipan cable car towards the highest peak in Indochina for sweeping views over the Hoang Lien Son range, then return to town for lunch. In the afternoon, take a short drive to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H'mong people, at the foot of Fansipan. Your local guide introduces daily village life as you walk down to the valley floor, the waterfall and an old French-built hydro-power station, then back up to meet the car (about 2.5 km, 2 hours). Return to your hotel at around 5:00 PM for a free evening in Sapa town.
Accommodation: 3-star Sapa Relax Hotel or 4-star Amazing Sapa Hotel (or similar) in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Packing Notes: Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm layer. Fansipan and Sapa evenings can be cold, especially from November to February.
Arrive at Lao Cai station at around 6:00 AM and transfer by road to Sapa for breakfast at a local restaurant. At 8:00 AM, ride the Fansipan cable car towards the highest peak in Indochina for sweeping views over the Hoang Lien Son range, then return to town for lunch. In the afternoon, take a short drive to Cat Cat Village, home of the Black H'mong people, at the foot of Fansipan. Your local guide introduces daily village life as you walk down to the valley floor, the waterfall and an old French-built hydro-power station, then back up to meet the car (about 2.5 km, 2 hours). Return to your hotel at around 5:00 PM for a free evening in Sapa town.
Accommodation: 3-star Sapa Relax Hotel or 4-star Amazing Sapa Hotel (or similar) in Sapa
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Packing Notes: Bring comfortable walking shoes and a warm layer. Fansipan and Sapa evenings can be cold, especially from November to February.
Sapa Trek: Lao Chai & Ta Van - Return to Hanoi
"Trekking through the terraces of Muong Hoa Valley."
Pack a light day bag and set off at 8:00 AM for a short drive to Y Linh Ho. From here you trek through layered rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa stream to Lao Chai, a Black H'mong village, then on to Ta Van, home of the Giay (Dzay) people, with the Hoang Lien Son peaks all around (about 9 km, 3.5 hours). Our car picks you up at Ta Van bridge at 11:30 AM for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, board a comfortable limousine bus back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon. The evening is free.
Accommodation: 3-star Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel or 4-star The Q Boutique Hotel (or similar) in central Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trekking Level: Moderate. Trails can be muddy and slippery in the rainy season, so wear trekking shoes with good grip.
Pack a light day bag and set off at 8:00 AM for a short drive to Y Linh Ho. From here you trek through layered rice terraces and along the Muong Hoa stream to Lao Chai, a Black H'mong village, then on to Ta Van, home of the Giay (Dzay) people, with the Hoang Lien Son peaks all around (about 9 km, 3.5 hours). Our car picks you up at Ta Van bridge at 11:30 AM for lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, board a comfortable limousine bus back to Hanoi, arriving in the late afternoon. The evening is free.
Accommodation: 3-star Au Coeur d'Hanoi Boutique Hotel or 4-star The Q Boutique Hotel (or similar) in central Hanoi
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Trekking Level: Moderate. Trails can be muddy and slippery in the rainy season, so wear trekking shoes with good grip.
Hanoi to Ninh Binh: Hoa Lu, Tam Coc & Mua Cave
"Exploring Vietnam's “Halong Bay on land”."
Your guide collects you at 8:00 AM for the drive south to Ninh Binh, with a short rest stop on the way. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's capital from 968 to 1010, and learn about the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties. After a lunch of local dishes, glide along the river at Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo rowing boat through rice fields, limestone karsts and caves. Then cycle for about 45 minutes through the surrounding villages. Late in the afternoon, climb almost 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint for a panoramic view over Tam Coc, before checking in to your hotel at around 4:30 PM.
Accommodation: Tam Coc Rice Field Bungalow (3-star option) or Lalita Tam Coc Resort & Spa (4-star option), or similar, in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Photo Tip: The Mua Cave climb is steep. Wear good shoes, bring water and save some battery for the late-afternoon light over the valley.
Your guide collects you at 8:00 AM for the drive south to Ninh Binh, with a short rest stop on the way. Visit Hoa Lu, Vietnam's capital from 968 to 1010, and learn about the Dinh, Le and Ly dynasties. After a lunch of local dishes, glide along the river at Tam Coc on a 1.5-hour bamboo rowing boat through rice fields, limestone karsts and caves. Then cycle for about 45 minutes through the surrounding villages. Late in the afternoon, climb almost 500 steps to the Mua Cave viewpoint for a panoramic view over Tam Coc, before checking in to your hotel at around 4:30 PM.
Accommodation: Tam Coc Rice Field Bungalow (3-star option) or Lalita Tam Coc Resort & Spa (4-star option), or similar, in Ninh Binh
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Photo Tip: The Mua Cave climb is steep. Wear good shoes, bring water and save some battery for the late-afternoon light over the valley.
Ninh Binh to Halong Bay - Overnight Cruise
"A night among the limestone islands."
After breakfast, leave Ninh Binh at 7:30 AM for the drive to Halong Bay (about 3 hours) and board your cruise. Lunch is served as the boat sails between thousands of limestone islands. In the afternoon, hike to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swim from a quiet beach or relax on the sundeck. Later, visit a floating fishing village where families have lived on the water for generations, then board a bamboo rowing boat to pass through a water tunnel into a hidden lagoon. Watch the sunset from the deck before dinner on board.
Accommodation: Balcony Suite on the 4-star La Pandora Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise Note: Activities vary slightly between cruise operators and are confirmed once your cabin is booked. Cruises may be rescheduled by the authorities in bad weather, most often from June to October.
After breakfast, leave Ninh Binh at 7:30 AM for the drive to Halong Bay (about 3 hours) and board your cruise. Lunch is served as the boat sails between thousands of limestone islands. In the afternoon, hike to a nearby summit for a panoramic view of the bay, swim from a quiet beach or relax on the sundeck. Later, visit a floating fishing village where families have lived on the water for generations, then board a bamboo rowing boat to pass through a water tunnel into a hidden lagoon. Watch the sunset from the deck before dinner on board.
Accommodation: Balcony Suite on the 4-star La Pandora Cruise (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Cruise Note: Activities vary slightly between cruise operators and are confirmed once your cabin is booked. Cruises may be rescheduled by the authorities in bad weather, most often from June to October.
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Fly to Hue
"From Halong Bay to the imperial city."
Wake early for sunrise over the bay and join a tai chi session on the sundeck. After coffee, visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), where stalactites hang from the high ceiling in countless shapes. Enjoy a late brunch on board as the boat cruises back to the harbour, arriving at around 11:00 AM, then transfer back to Hanoi (arriving around 3:00–3:30 PM). Our driver then takes you to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Hue. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
Accommodation: 3-star Rosaleen Hotel or 4-star Emm Hotel Hue (or similar) in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Flight Note: The Hanoi – Hue flight is not included in the tour price. We can book it for you.
Wake early for sunrise over the bay and join a tai chi session on the sundeck. After coffee, visit Sung Sot Cave (Surprise Cave), where stalactites hang from the high ceiling in countless shapes. Enjoy a late brunch on board as the boat cruises back to the harbour, arriving at around 11:00 AM, then transfer back to Hanoi (arriving around 3:00–3:30 PM). Our driver then takes you to Noi Bai Airport for your flight to Hue. On arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy a free evening.
Accommodation: 3-star Rosaleen Hotel or 4-star Emm Hotel Hue (or similar) in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Brunch
Flight Note: The Hanoi – Hue flight is not included in the tour price. We can book it for you.
Hue City Tour: Imperial Citadel & Royal Tombs
"Hue, capital of Vietnam's last dynasty."
Between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, your guide picks you up for a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue. Continue to the Imperial Citadel, home of the Nguyen emperors, then browse Dong Ba Market before lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, set among lakes and gardens, and the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, an unusual blend of Western and Eastern architecture. End at a village where artisans make conical hats and incense, a favourite spot for photos, before returning to your hotel at around 4:45 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Rosaleen Hotel or 4-star Emm Hotel Hue (or similar) in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Dress Code: Cover shoulders and knees for pagodas and royal tombs.
Between 8:00 and 8:30 AM, your guide picks you up for a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hue. Continue to the Imperial Citadel, home of the Nguyen emperors, then browse Dong Ba Market before lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, set among lakes and gardens, and the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh, an unusual blend of Western and Eastern architecture. End at a village where artisans make conical hats and incense, a favourite spot for photos, before returning to your hotel at around 4:45 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Rosaleen Hotel or 4-star Emm Hotel Hue (or similar) in Hue
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Dress Code: Cover shoulders and knees for pagodas and royal tombs.
Hai Van Pass by Easy Rider: Hue to Hoi An
"The Hai Van Pass on two wheels."
At 8:00 AM, meet your easy rider for a private full-day ride from Hue to Hoi An, with a short safety briefing before you set off. Climb the Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam's most scenic mountain roads, for views over the sea, forested hills and white-sand beaches, and stop for coffee at the top. Along the way, pause at peaceful Lap An Lagoon, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at Lang Co Beach and swim or relax at the jungle-fringed Mo (Dream) Waterfall. In Da Nang, explore the caves and pagodas of the Marble Mountains, ride along My Khe Beach and cross the Dragon Bridge, before arriving at your hotel in Hoi An at around 5:00 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Golden Holiday Hoi An or 4-star Lantana Riverside Hoi An (or similar) in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Riding Note: The ride takes 8–10 hours including stops, and you travel as a passenger behind a professional rider. Check that your travel insurance covers riding as a motorbike passenger.
At 8:00 AM, meet your easy rider for a private full-day ride from Hue to Hoi An, with a short safety briefing before you set off. Climb the Hai Van Pass, one of Vietnam's most scenic mountain roads, for views over the sea, forested hills and white-sand beaches, and stop for coffee at the top. Along the way, pause at peaceful Lap An Lagoon, enjoy a fresh seafood lunch at Lang Co Beach and swim or relax at the jungle-fringed Mo (Dream) Waterfall. In Da Nang, explore the caves and pagodas of the Marble Mountains, ride along My Khe Beach and cross the Dragon Bridge, before arriving at your hotel in Hoi An at around 5:00 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Golden Holiday Hoi An or 4-star Lantana Riverside Hoi An (or similar) in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Riding Note: The ride takes 8–10 hours including stops, and you travel as a passenger behind a professional rider. Check that your travel insurance covers riding as a motorbike passenger.
Tra Que Cycling & Cooking Class - Hoi An by Night
"Cycling, cooking and lanterns."
At 8:00 AM, your guide meets you at the hotel and you cycle to Hoi An's colourful central market to meet the sellers and pick up ingredients for your cooking class. Ride on to Tra Que vegetable village, where farmers still tend their gardens by hand, and relax with a welcome drink and a herbal foot massage. Then cook lunch alongside a local chef, learning traditional Vietnamese techniques, and enjoy the dishes you have made. After an afternoon at leisure, head into Hoi An Ancient Town at 6:00 PM to see the Japanese Covered Bridge and walk along the Hoai River as the lanterns light up the streets. The tour ends at around 8:00 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Golden Holiday Hoi An or 4-star Lantana Riverside Hoi An (or similar) in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Evening Activity: Release a paper lantern on the Hoai River for good luck.
At 8:00 AM, your guide meets you at the hotel and you cycle to Hoi An's colourful central market to meet the sellers and pick up ingredients for your cooking class. Ride on to Tra Que vegetable village, where farmers still tend their gardens by hand, and relax with a welcome drink and a herbal foot massage. Then cook lunch alongside a local chef, learning traditional Vietnamese techniques, and enjoy the dishes you have made. After an afternoon at leisure, head into Hoi An Ancient Town at 6:00 PM to see the Japanese Covered Bridge and walk along the Hoai River as the lanterns light up the streets. The tour ends at around 8:00 PM.
Accommodation: 3-star Golden Holiday Hoi An or 4-star Lantana Riverside Hoi An (or similar) in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Evening Activity: Release a paper lantern on the Hoai River for good luck.
Free Day in Hoi An
"A day to make your own."
Today is free to enjoy Hoi An at your own pace. Have clothes made at one of the town's tailors, cycle out to An Bang Beach, browse the art galleries and craft shops, or simply relax by the pool. Ask your guide or our team if you would like to add an optional tour.
Accommodation: 3-star Golden Holiday Hoi An or 4-star Lantana Riverside Hoi An (or similar) in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Tailor Tip: Order tailored clothes on your first day in Hoi An so there is time for a second fitting.
Today is free to enjoy Hoi An at your own pace. Have clothes made at one of the town's tailors, cycle out to An Bang Beach, browse the art galleries and craft shops, or simply relax by the pool. Ask your guide or our team if you would like to add an optional tour.
Accommodation: 3-star Golden Holiday Hoi An or 4-star Lantana Riverside Hoi An (or similar) in Hoi An
Meals: Breakfast
Tailor Tip: Order tailored clothes on your first day in Hoi An so there is time for a second fitting.
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City - Saigon After Dark Food Tour
"Saigon after dark, on the back of a motorbike."
Enjoy a free morning, then transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Our driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel (check-in from 2:00 PM).
At 6:00 PM, your English-speaking guide picks you up for a motorbike street-food tour. Start with Vietnamese condensed-milk coffee, then try grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice with coconut sauce. Visit the city's largest flower market in District 10 for grilled oysters and grilled rice paper, stop in District 5 for crispy bánh xèo pancakes, and take in the night view of Saigon from Nguyen Van Cu Bridge. Finish in District 4 with one of the city's best bánh mì, fresh sugarcane juice and a tropical fruit dessert, before heading back to your hotel.
Accommodation: 3-star Prague Saigon Hotel or 4-star Kim Do Royal Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (street food tour)
Flight Note: The Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City flight is not included in the tour price. We can book it for you.
Enjoy a free morning, then transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Our driver meets you on arrival and takes you to your hotel (check-in from 2:00 PM).
At 6:00 PM, your English-speaking guide picks you up for a motorbike street-food tour. Start with Vietnamese condensed-milk coffee, then try grilled banana wrapped in sticky rice with coconut sauce. Visit the city's largest flower market in District 10 for grilled oysters and grilled rice paper, stop in District 5 for crispy bánh xèo pancakes, and take in the night view of Saigon from Nguyen Van Cu Bridge. Finish in District 4 with one of the city's best bánh mì, fresh sugarcane juice and a tropical fruit dessert, before heading back to your hotel.
Accommodation: 3-star Prague Saigon Hotel or 4-star Kim Do Royal Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner (street food tour)
Flight Note: The Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City flight is not included in the tour price. We can book it for you.
Ho Chi Minh City Tour & Cu Chi Tunnels
"Two sides of Saigon's story."
At 8:00 AM, your guide picks you up to visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu on the site of the former Norodom Palace. Continue to the French colonial landmarks of Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and the historic Central Post Office, then the War Remnants Museum, with its extensive displays on the Indochina wars. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive out to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of more than 200 km of underground passages that played a vital role during the war. Learn how the tunnels were built and how people lived in them, with kitchens, sleeping areas, field hospitals, command rooms and hidden trapdoors. You can venture into a tunnel section yourself and taste steamed cassava with tea, the simple food the fighters survived on. Return to the city in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: 3-star Prague Saigon Hotel or 4-star Kim Do Royal Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Adventure Note: The tunnel sections are low, narrow and warm. Crawling through is optional, and you can explore the site above ground instead.
At 8:00 AM, your guide picks you up to visit the Independence Palace (Reunification Palace), designed by architect Ngo Viet Thu on the site of the former Norodom Palace. Continue to the French colonial landmarks of Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior) and the historic Central Post Office, then the War Remnants Museum, with its extensive displays on the Indochina wars. After lunch at a local restaurant, drive out to the Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of more than 200 km of underground passages that played a vital role during the war. Learn how the tunnels were built and how people lived in them, with kitchens, sleeping areas, field hospitals, command rooms and hidden trapdoors. You can venture into a tunnel section yourself and taste steamed cassava with tea, the simple food the fighters survived on. Return to the city in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: 3-star Prague Saigon Hotel or 4-star Kim Do Royal Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Adventure Note: The tunnel sections are low, narrow and warm. Crawling through is optional, and you can explore the site above ground instead.
Mekong Delta: My Tho & Ben Tre
"Life on the Mekong."
Leave the city behind for My Tho on the Mekong River. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century, then board a boat to cruise past the four islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise. On Unicorn Island, walk the village lanes through orchards, taste tropical fruit and listen to southern folk music performed by local musicians. Glide along the narrow Thoi Son canal in a hand-rowed sampan, visit a bee farm for honey tea and see how coconut candy is made in Ben Tre. After lunch at a local restaurant, cycle through Tan Thach village to see daily life in the delta, or relax in a hammock in the shade. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: 3-star Prague Saigon Hotel or 4-star Kim Do Royal Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Local Experience: The sampan ride through the coconut-lined canals is a highlight. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
Leave the city behind for My Tho on the Mekong River. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, which dates back to the late 19th century, then board a boat to cruise past the four islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Tortoise. On Unicorn Island, walk the village lanes through orchards, taste tropical fruit and listen to southern folk music performed by local musicians. Glide along the narrow Thoi Son canal in a hand-rowed sampan, visit a bee farm for honey tea and see how coconut candy is made in Ben Tre. After lunch at a local restaurant, cycle through Tan Thach village to see daily life in the delta, or relax in a hammock in the shade. Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon.
Accommodation: 3-star Prague Saigon Hotel or 4-star Kim Do Royal Hotel (or similar) in Ho Chi Minh City
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Local Experience: The sampan ride through the coconut-lined canals is a highlight. Bring a hat and sunscreen.
Departure from Ho Chi Minh City
"Farewell, Vietnam."
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning (check-out by 12:00 PM). Our driver transfers you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. Thank you for travelling with TNK Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon.
Accommodation: Not required (departure day)
Meals: Breakfast
Flight Tip: If your flight leaves late in the day, ask us about late check-out or adding a half-day tour.
Enjoy breakfast and a relaxed morning (check-out by 12:00 PM). Our driver transfers you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight. Thank you for travelling with TNK Travel. We hope to welcome you back to Vietnam soon.
Accommodation: Not required (departure day)
Meals: Breakfast
Flight Tip: If your flight leaves late in the day, ask us about late check-out or adding a half-day tour.
Price & Bookings
2026 - 2027 (except National Holidays)
| Grade tour | Price per person in US$ | Single supplement | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2- 3 pax | 4 pax | 6 pax | 8 pax | 10 pax | ||
| 3-STAR HOTEL - PRICE PER PAX IN USD | $1829 | $1700 | $1631 | $1573 | $1557 | $361 |
| 4-STAR HOTEL - PRICE PER PAX IN USD | $2036 | $1906 | $1838 | $1780 | $1764 | $536 |
(Seasonal prices apply and will be confirmed when booking! All rates are quoted in US$)
Inclusions
- Airport transfers on arrival, departure and for both domestic flights
- Small-group day tours with English-speaking guides
- Private Hai Van Pass easy rider tour from Hue to Hoi An
- Private air-conditioned transport as per itinerary
- 14 nights’ accommodation: 12 hotel nights (3-star or 4-star, twin/double sharing), 1 night on the sleeper train and 1 night on a 4-star Halong Bay cruise
- Hanoi After Dark Vespa food tour and Saigon After Dark motorbike food tour
- Tra Que cycling tour with cooking class and herbal foot massage
- Fansipan cable car, Tam Coc bamboo boat, Hue dragon boat and Mekong Delta boats
- All meals listed: 14 breakfasts, 11 lunches/brunches, 3 dinners
- Entrance fees as listed in the itinerary
- Daily drinking water and towels
- Government taxes and VAT
Exclusions
- International flights
- Domestic flights Hanoi – Hue and Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh City
- Vietnam e-visa (from US$25 per person)
- Travel insurance
- Meals and drinks not listed in the itinerary
- Tips for guides, drivers and riders
- Personal expenses
Why choose our 15 Day Vietnam Discovery Tour
The complete Vietnam in two weeks: Every major region, from Sapa’s mountains to the Mekong Delta, at a pace that leaves room to breathe.
More than sightseeing: Vespa and motorbike food tours, a farm cooking class and an easy rider journey make this trip memorable.
Small groups with private touches: Join-in day tours keep it affordable, with a private ride over the Hai Van Pass.
Support from a Vietnam-based team: TNK Travel has organised tours in Vietnam since 2001, with a local team on hand throughout your trip.
Ready to see all of Vietnam? Send us your dates and group size, and we will confirm availability, flights and your final price within 24 hours.
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