Majestic Vietnam with Beach Vacation 17 days

When you arrive at Noi Bai International Airport, a driver will meet you. You will be taken to your hotel in Hanoi city center. After checking in, you have free time. You can relax or start exploring Hanoi on your own.

If you want to see the city right away, you can choose from these extra tours:

• Hanoi Cooking Class (Half Day) - From $48 per person
• Hanoi Night Street Food Tour by Motorbike - From $78 per person

Note: Hotel check-in is usually at 2:00 PM. If you want to check in earlier, there may be an extra charge.

Start point

Hanoi

Morning

After breakfast, start a half-day city tour to see Hanoi's main sights. First, visit the Temple of Literature. This was Vietnam's first university and shows the country's history of learning.

Next, see the famous One Pillar Pagoda, known for its special design on a single stone pillar. Then, view the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum from outside. This is a very important historical place.

Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and from June to August.

Finish the morning tour at Tran Quoc Pagoda, which sits by West Lake.

Evening

After the tour, go back to your hotel. Later, you will take a comfortable bus to Sapa. Enjoy the views of the countryside during the ride.

When you arrive in Sapa, you will go to your hotel, check in, and relax.

Morning

After breakfast, start a walk through the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley. First, walk to Y Linh Ho Village. Then, go to Lao Chai Village, where the Black Hmong people live. Continue to Ta Van Village, home to the Zay people.

During your walk, enjoy amazing mountain views and rice fields. You will also learn about daily life in these villages. A picnic lunch will be served during the trek.

Afternoon

Return to your hotel in Sapa. You have free time for the rest of the day. You can relax, explore the town, or see more of the views around you.

Morning

After a light breakfast, check out of your hotel. Start a short walk to Cat Cat Village, where the Black Hmong people live. Follow the trails to a waterfall and the old French hydroelectric station.

Enjoy a picnic lunch by the river, surrounded by calm nature.

Afternoon

Walk about 2 miles (3 km) more to Sin Chai Village. This village is at the foot of Fansipan Mountain, Vietnam's highest peak.

Return to Sapa town. You will have free time to relax and get ready for your trip. Later, you will travel back to Hanoi by a comfortable limousine.

Morning

After breakfast, leave Hanoi for a drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. You will arrive around midday. Check in and board your cruise boat. The crew will welcome you as you start your trip through the bay.

Enjoy a fresh seafood lunch while you cruise past the bay's famous limestone islands and amazing views.

Afternoon

Spend the afternoon as you wish. You can join activities like exploring caves, kayaking, or swimming in the calm, green waters.

Return to the cruise to relax before dinner is served on board.

Evening

After dinner, you can join optional evening activities like squid fishing or board games. Or simply relax on deck under the stars.

You will stay overnight on the cruise.

Morning

Start your day with an optional Tai Chi session on deck or just watch the sunrise over Ha Long Bay. After a light breakfast, visit a nearby cave and enjoy time for kayaking in the calm waters.

Return to the cruise to check out. Then, enjoy a final brunch on board as you sail back to the harbor.

Afternoon

Leave the cruise and transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. When you arrive, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel.

Check in and enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Morning

After breakfast, explore the main sights of Hue, Vietnam's old imperial capital.

First, visit Thien Mu Pagoda, a peaceful pagoda by the Perfume River. Then, go to the historic Imperial Citadel. Here, you will walk through old gates, royal palaces, and large courtyards that show Vietnam's royal past.

Finish your tour at Dong Ba Market, a busy local market. You can see many local goods and daily life here.

Afternoon

Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day as you wish.

Morning

After breakfast, leave Hue for a comfortable drive to Hoi An. On the way, enjoy views of the coast and countryside.

Afternoon

Arrive in Hoi An, check in at your hotel, and relax after your journey. You have the rest of the day to explore the town or relax as you wish.

Morning

After breakfast, start a bike ride around 8:00 AM through the countryside to Tra Que Vegetable Village. When you arrive, you can join local farmers. You will help with tasks like preparing the soil, planting, watering, and harvesting using old methods.

Take a break and enjoy a home-cooked lunch with a local family. The meal will be made with fresh food from the village.

Afternoon

Continue cycling to a local artisan's home. Here, you will learn about the history of Hoi An's famous lanterns and how they are made. You can also make your own colorful lantern to keep as a special memory.

Morning & Afternoon

Enjoy a full day of free time in Hoi An. You can walk through the charming Old Town, relax at a local cafe, or go to the nearby beach.

If you want to do more, you can choose from these extra tours (at an added cost):

• My Son Sanctuary Half-Day Tour - From $48 per person
• Life as a Farmer in Cam Thanh Village - From $79 per person
• Hoi An Vespa Tour (Half Day) - From $110 per person

Morning

After breakfast, you will go to Da Nang airport for your flight to Phu Quoc Island.

Afternoon

When you arrive, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day as you wish. You can relax by the beach, explore the island, or unwind at your resort.

Enjoy three full days of free time on Phu Quoc Island. Relax on the beach, swim in clear waters, or explore the island as you wish.

If you want more activities, you can choose from these extra tours (at an added cost):

• Southern Islands & Hon Thom Island Full-Day Tour - From $78 per person
• Phu Quoc 3-Island Snorkeling Tour (Full Day) - From $44 per person
• Northern Phu Quoc Motorbike Tour (Full Day) - From $80 per person
• Phu Quoc Night Fishing Experience - From $176 per person

Morning

After breakfast, you will go to Phu Quoc airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Afternoon

When you arrive, your driver will meet you and take you to your hotel. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day as you wish. You can relax, explore the city, or unwind after your travel.

Morning

Between 7:00 AM and 7:30 AM, leave Ho Chi Minh City for Ben Tre, in the Mekong Delta.

When you arrive, enjoy a boat trip along the Ham Luong River. You will pass local villages and green tropical views. Visit a coconut workshop to see how local products are made by hand. Then, stop at a local mat-weaving house. Here, you can see how this craft is done while enjoying tea and fresh fruit.

Continue your trip with a ride by motorized rickshaw (xe loi) or bicycle. You will go through calm countryside with fruit gardens and small villages.

Afternoon

Enjoy a tasty lunch by the river with local foods. After lunch, get on a small sampan boat. Travel through small canals with palm trees. See the quiet beauty and daily life of the Mekong Delta.

Return to Ho Chi Minh City around 5:00 PM.

Morning

Enjoy your last breakfast at the hotel. You will have some time to relax before your flight. When it is time, you will be taken to the airport for your flight home.

Your Vietnam trip ends here. We hope you have a safe journey and great memories!

End point

Ho Chi Minh City