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Dreaming of discovering Vietnam in all its diversity while also taking time to relax?
This 21-day itinerary takes you from North to South, through both the country’s highlights and hidden gems. Experience total immersion: wander the bustling streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, explore the terraced rice fields of Mu Cang Chai, meet the ethnic communities of the North, cruise through Lan Ha Bay, uncover the historical treasures of Hue, soak up the charm of Hoi An, experience local life in the Mekong Delta, and finish with a beach escape in Phu Quoc.
A well-balanced journey blending nature, culture, and relaxation, carefully designed to give you an authentic and unforgettable adventure in Vietnam.
Arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi. Meet your driver and guide, then transfer to the hotel. You will drop off your luggage (rooms available from 1:00 PM). Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a guided discovery of Hanoi’s Old Quarter and Hoan Kiem Lake. Learn about the history of Hanoi’s guild streets as your guide takes you through the narrow alleys, full of surprises — a perfect way to feel the atmosphere of the city from day one! Among the visits, you will explore the surroundings of Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple located on a small island in the lake, and the Dong Xuan Market.
End the afternoon with a traditional Water Puppet Show, where your guide will introduce you to Vietnamese legends.
Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel. Your guide and driver will pick you up to continue exploring the city of Hanoi.
The morning will be dedicated to the history of Vietnam, with visits to the Temple of Literature (a symbol of Confucianism) and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest Buddhist pagoda in Hanoi.
After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the Museum of Ethnology, which gathers a remarkable wealth of information about the 54 ethnic groups living in Vietnam.
Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
Depart for Chuong Village, renowned for the traditional craft of making the iconic Vietnamese conical hat (Non). Here, you will observe the meticulous process of crafting the hat, mainly from palm leaves. Continue to Vac Village, famous for its birdcage production. The artisans of Vac are known for their skill and creativity, producing cages that are both beautiful and functional, highly sought after throughout the country.
After lunch, the journey continues to Quang Phu Cau Village, located 35 km from central Hanoi. Quang Phu Cau is celebrated for its incense production, and a stroll through the village will immerse you in its vibrant colors and fragrant atmosphere.
Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon. This full-day excursion offers a unique insight into the rich handicraft heritage of the region.
It’s the day of your departure to Northern Vietnam! After breakfast, your driver and guide will pick you up at the hotel. On the way, you will make a first stop at Duong Lam (Mong Phu) Village, a typical settlement of the Red River Delta inhabitants — considered the cradle of Viet (Kinh) civilization — famous for its ancient houses, some of which have been preserved by the same families for over 300 years. You will visit a few of these homes and enjoy lunch in one of them. Continue with a visit to the communal house and Mia Pagoda.
In the afternoon, the journey continues northward, where the landscape gradually shifts to higher hills covered with tea plantations. After crossing the Khe Pass, you will arrive by the end of the day in Muong Lo, a Thai ethnic town nestled in a wide rice plain surrounded by towering mountains — the second largest in the North after Dien Bien Phu.
Dinner and overnight stay with a local family in Muong Lo.
After breakfast, continue your journey to Mu Cang Chai, passing through the Hmong village of Nga Ba Kim. By car, you will ascend through mountain roads surrounded by peaks over 2,000 meters high, overlooking spectacular terraced rice fields. Lunch in a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, enjoy a hike to visit La Pan Tan Village, renowned for having some of the most beautiful rice terraces in the North, then continue on foot to Cau Ba Nha Village (about 2 hours’ walk). From there, you will return to the car and continue towards Mu Cang Chai, with stunning landscapes along the way and the possibility of additional short walks, depending on weather and your preference (notably around Phing Ho Village).
Arrival in Mu Cang Chai late afternoon. Dinner and overnight stay with a local family or at a hotel.
After breakfast at the ecolodge, set out for a visit and photo walk in the Che Cu Nha area (around 2 hours on foot). You will leave the district by car no later than 1:00 PM, arriving in Hanoi by early evening. Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, depart with your guide for Dong Dinh Village, located near the Kenh Ga Nature Reserve. Enjoy an off-the-beaten-path cycling tour through the villages (5 to 15 km, depending on your preference), followed by either a boat ride or a walk to discover the lake village of Dong Dinh and meet its inhabitants. Lunch at Mrs. Mien’s home.
In the afternoon, take a traditional sampan boat ride through the scenic landscapes of either Van Long or Trang An (your choice).
Overnight at a hotel in Tam Coc.
Your driver will pick you up at your hotel around 07:00 AM, heading towards Cat Ba Island! First, you will take a ferry to the island. Afterward, to reach Cat Ba town (about 30 km away), where our junk awaits, you can enjoy an off-the-beaten-path one-hour motorbike ride with driver. If you prefer, you may take the bus instead of the motorbike experience.
Around 12:30 PM, you will board one of our traditional boats. The junk first passes through Hang Vem Fishing Village in Lan Ha Bay. Sailing with the wind is possible depending on the weather. This cruise is the perfect opportunity to relax, swim, and enjoy the sun on deserted beaches (weather permitting). You will also have the chance to go kayaking and visit a fishing village.
Lunch and dinner are served on board, prepared with fresh seafood (fish, shrimp, squid, shellfish) bought directly from local fishermen the same day. You will spend the night on board, anchored in a quiet cove in the middle of Lan Ha Bay.
Enjoy breakfast on board the junk before starting the morning program: a 2-hour cycling excursion to reach Viet Hai Village. After the ride, a brunch will be served on the boat.
Return to Cat Ba Island around 12:30 PM to meet your driver, then transfer directly to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, meet your driver (without guide) and transfer to the city.
Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
After breakfast, enjoy a sampan boat ride to visit Thien Mu Pagoda and the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc (or Minh Mang or Khai Dinh, depending on your choice). Lunch will be a vegetarian meal at Lien Hoa Pagoda.
In the afternoon, explore the Imperial City of Hue, including the Noon Gate, the Palace of Supreme Harmony, the Royal Reading Pavilion, and the temples of the Nguyen dynasty.
Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
Depart from Hue to Hoi An, passing through the magnificent Lang Co Lagoon and the scenic Hai Van Pass (Pass of the Clouds). Depending on timing, stop to visit the Cham Museum or Linh Ung Pagoda, enjoy a panoramic view of Da Nang City, and, if possible, visit the Marble Mountains. Lunch at a local restaurant along the way.
In the afternoon, explore the ancient town of Hoi An: the former fishing port of Faifo, the local market, the famous Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese temple, the traditional Tan Ky ancient house, and more.
Dinner free and overnight in Hoi An.
After breakfast, depart for My Son, known as the “Valley of the Kings”, once the capital of the flourishing Cham Kingdom until the 10th century. Visit the archaeological site before enjoying lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, you have two options:
Free time to relax on the beach; or
A cycling trip to Cam Thanh Village, where you will meet the locals and discover their daily life.
Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast and then free time in Hoi An.
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, meet your driver and guide and transfer to the city. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Museum of Traditional Medicine, the Municipal Theatre, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, Thien Hau Pagoda, and Ngoc Hoang Pagoda. Discover the art of lacquerware making, then take a stroll through the bustling Cho Lon (Chinatown) district.
Dinner free and overnight at the hotel.
08:00 – Departure for My Tho and visit to the sacred Vinh Trang Pagoda, the oldest in the region, where you will learn about Vietnamese Buddhism, as well as Taoism, Confucianism, and ancestor worship — key pillars of Vietnamese culture. Cruise along the Ben Tre River to observe local daily life, including traditional fishing. Stop at Mr. Tu Lo’s workshop to discover the handmade process of brick production, then continue to Nhon Thanh Village. Take a walk through the village, visit weaving houses, and enjoy Vietnamese tea and seasonal fruits.
Enjoy a bike ride or tuk-tuk tour through coconut groves, rice fields, and gardens, with a stop at Mr. Sau Khanh’s home, an antique collector, to admire his collection and learn about the unique technique of climbing coconut trees. Lunch at Hai Ho’s house.
In the afternoon, take a sampan ride in the shade of coconut palms along the Cai Coi River until reaching Hung Vuong Port. Cross the Ham Luong Bridge and arrive at Mrs. Mai’s home for check-in. Free time to relax, with optional activities such as cycling, kayaking, or fishing. Later, join the family in preparing dinner, then share the meal together.
Overnight in the peaceful setting of the village, staying with a local family.
After breakfast, set out by bicycle to the local market. Continue to the Cai Cam River pier and board a boat to join the Ham Luong River. The cruise continues along the beautiful Mo Cay River until reaching Hoa Loc Port. Enjoy a bike ride under the coconut palms, then board a sampan to reach Mo Cay Market. Visit a famous workshop specializing in coconut candy production, the most renowned in Ben Tre.
The journey continues by boat along the Mo Cay River to Thom Market, where you can observe hundreds of workshops producing coconut-based products, as well as trading boats full of goods. At Thom, your vehicle will be waiting to take you along National Road 57, lined with famous bonsai gardens and Cai Mon orchards. Lunch at Mr. Khanh’s home.
In the afternoon, depart for Sa Dec, a town made famous by Marguerite Duras’ novel and film The Lover. Visit a bonsai garden before continuing on to Long Xuyen, arriving around 6:00 PM. Overnight with a local family on Tiger Island.
After breakfast, visit the Long Xuyen floating market, still preserved from mass tourism. Then enjoy a bike ride on Tiger Island to discover Ton Duc Thang’s house and observe the daily life of the locals. After lunch, return to Saigon by car with your guide.
Overnight at the hotel.
Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for your flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival, meet your driver and transfer to the hotel. Free day at leisure.
Breakfast and then free time.
Breakfast and then free time.
Breakfast at the hotel, then transfer to the airport at your preferred time. Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City.
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All our tours are private. You will travel with your own vehicle, driver, and guide, ensuring maximum comfort and flexibility throughout your journey.
Private tours for solo travelers are significantly more expensive, and most guides are unwilling to lead one-person tours. Therefore, this itinerary is available starting from 2 travelers.
If you’re traveling alone, we can offer day trips or short excursions instead.
No, our tours begin upon your arrival in Vietnam.
However, we’re happy to assist you in booking your international flights if needed.
You’ll find the ideal travel period in the “Practical Info” section, based on the climate in the regions visited.
That said, this tour is available year-round, with a few adjustments depending on the season.
This itinerary is perfect for travelers seeking cultural discovery and immersion in nature.
It can be adapted for couples, families, or groups of friends of all ages.
Absolutely! All our tours are fully customizable.
You can modify the duration, change accommodations, add activities, or adjust the pace according to your preferences.
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