14 Days Vietnam Tour with Mountain Trek, Vietnam Tour Packages

The Best Vietnam Tour for an In-depth Adventure

In addition to the most popular highlights across the country, this 14-day Vietnam tour allows you to have a leisurely trek in north mountains.

Starting from Hanoi, you will first travel to Sapa to explore its tribe villages and trek through beautiful terrace rice fields. Then back to Hanoi and go to Halong Bay for its jade waters and karst islands. While in Hoi An, slow you steps to find the antique flavour of this old town. Then travel to Hue and Ho Chi Minh City, where you will visit Thang Long Imperial Citadel, Vinh Trang Temple, Mekong River, and more.

Travel Route: Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Hue - Ho Chi Minh City

Day: 14

Best for: First-timers

Tour Type: Escorted private tour with personal tour guide and vehicle

Highlights

Explore Northern Vietnam Mountain Villages in Sapa

Trek through the rice terraces fields on the mountains to enjoy a different mountain view of north Vietnam as well as the unique ethnic culture of the local groups.

Enjoy a Halong Bay Cruise

Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site near Hanoi, to fully enjoy the stunning natural beauty of the limestone islands, explore the caves, or simply go diving and swimming in the shimmering sea.

Step back in Time in Hoi An Old Town

Spend days in Hoi An Ancient Town to visit the exquisite architecture and experience the unique culture of the former international trading port of Vietnam, which is influenced by Chinese, Japanese, and European culture for centuries.

Discover the Mekong Delta

Take a slow boat trip along through the world of water, witness the floating market, and then visit the local villages that live on the water.

Tour Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival

Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival, our guide will meet you at Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport and take you to your hotel. The rest of the day is for you to take a good rest or have a leisure walk around to have a glimpse of the city.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi to Sapa

Today you need to get up early to take a 5-hour driving from Hanoi to Sapa. You can enjoy the beautiful views of northwest mountains.

Arriving in Sapa at noon, you will check in at the hotel and take a rest or explore the surroundings at your leisure.

Stay overnight in Sapa.

Day 3: Sapa Day Tour

Today you will enjoy a full-day excursion to the north villages. First, you will visit Muong Hoa Valley. Form the top you can have a panorama view of the hilltop town. And then you will take a little trek through the terrace rice fields to get to a small village of Y Linh Ho hamlet, where the Black Hmong people live.

After visiting Y Linh Ho village, you will trek along the river to get to Lao Chai Village, where you can visit some local families to closely experience the local life style.

In the afternoon, you will move on the Ta Van Village to experience the local culture that is different from the other hill tribes.

After the tour, you will get back to Sapa Town.

Stay overnight in Sapa.

The Terrace rice fields in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa to Hanoi

In the morning, you will trek to Cat Cat Village at the foot of Fansipan Mountain. It is a small but bustling village where H’mong people live. You can visit local families and see how clothing being made in their traditional way.

Then, you will trek to Sin Chai to see traditional wooden houses built suring the indigenous Pumu tree.

After the tour, you will take a drive back to Hanoi.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Leisurely trek in Sapa.

Day 5: Hanoi

Today’s tour starts with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Museum. Then, you will visit the tranquil Temple of Literature.

In the afternoon, you will visit the Ethnology Museum.

At the end of today’s tour, you will explore the Old Quarter, the bustling area of narrow open streets and alleys.

Stay overnight in Hanoi.

Temple of Literature is a Temple of Confucius in Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi to Halong Bay

After breakfast, you will transfer to Halong Bay, the spectacular World Heritage-listed site. You will board a traditional wooden junk boat and explore the jade waters studded with karst islands.

After lunch onboard, you will visit Trinh Nu Cave to see the stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.

Then, you can go to swim or kayak as you like in the free time.

Stay overnight on a cruise in Halong Bay.

The stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites.

Day 7: Halong Bay to Hoi An via Da Nang

In the morning, you can join a T’ai Chi class on the deck of the Junk boat. The time before we leave for the airport is your free time.

Then, you will transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Da Nang. Our local guide will pick you up at Da Nang airport and drive you to Hoi An in about 1 hour.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Join in a T’ai Chi class on the deck.

Day 8: Hoi An

Today you will enjoy a full-day tour in Hoi An, the most atmospheric town in Vietnam. Strolling through the old town, you can get a close look at traditional Chinese, Japanese, and local Vietnamese architectures, experience the colorful local markets, and visit ancient temples.

You will visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Chinese Assembly Hall, 200-year-old Tam Ky House, former merchants’ homes, and the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge. Also, you can visit the colorful local markets to experience the local’s life.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Hoi An is the most atmospheric town in Vietnam.

Day 9: Hoi An

Today you will enjoy a free time in this delightful old town. You can take a bike tour to the gorgeous surrounding countryside, or take up a cooking class in the town.

Insider Tips:

For more full-day or half-day tour in Hoi An, you can ask your travel consultant in advance.

Stay overnight in Hoi An.

Day 10: Hoi An to Hue via Da Nang

After breakfast, you will visit My Son Holy Land, where a large complex of religious relics is. You will explore the ruins of ancient temples and towers of the Champa Kingdom between the 4th and 12th centuries.

Then, you will continue your journey to Hue via the Mandarin Road. You can enjoy the beautiful views over the South China Sea outside of Hue by passing through the Hai Van Pass.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Hai Van Pass, the most wonderful pass in Vietnam.

Day 11: Hue

Today’s tour starts with a cyclo tour to the Thang Long Imperial Citadel, a former home to Nguyen emperors that lists as UNESCO heritage site in 2010.

Then, you will visit Thien Mu Pagoda, the best-preserved religious monument in Hue.

The afternoon is free for you to explore the ancient town on your own.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Thang Long Imperial Citadel, an UNESCO heritage site.

Day 12: Hue to Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, you will get to take a morning flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh City, also known as Saigon.

Upon arrival, your local guide will meet you at the airport and send you to your hotel to check in and leave your luggage.

Then, you will head to Dong Khoi Area to explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City. You will walk to the Opera House and the former Hotel de Ville, visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and wander up to the War Remnants Museum to gain a glimpse of the war.

Your last sight for today is the Ben Thanh Market, where you can deeply feel the lifestyle of the old Saigon.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Notre Dame Cathedral is the top famous attractions in Ho Chi Minh City.

Day 13: Side Trip to the Mekong Delta

Today, you will take a full-day trip to the Mekong Delta. After breakfast, you will first take a drive to My Tho, the gateway of the Mekong Delta to visit a distinctive Vinh Trang Temple.

Then, you will head to My Tho and transfer into a motor boat for a cruise along the Mekong River. You will enjoy the landscape of the Mekong Delta and visit a local family on a small island to see how the local’s life is and taste the fresh fruits, honey tea, and honey wine with the family.

After your Mekong Delta tour, you will get back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Vinh Trang is a Buddhist temple near My Tho.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City Departure

Say goodbye to Vietnam!

You are free to arrange your time before taking the scheduled transfer to the airport.

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Service Included

Private English-speaking tour guide

Local transfers mentioned in the itinerary

All entrance ticket fees for sightseeings listed in the itinerary

Meals as specified in the itinerary

Hotel accommodation

Governmental taxes

Service Excluded

International flight to and out of Vietnam

Vietnam visa

Lunches and dinners as not listed in the itinerary

Tips and gratitude to the guide and driver

Personal expenses, like laundry, phone call, snacks, soft drinks, etc.

Vietnam Travel Restriction

Since March 15, Vietnam has been fully open for inbound tourism. Self-isolation is no longer required for traveling to Vietnam. All you need is a valid Vietnam tourist visa and travel/medical insurance that includes COVID-19 cover.

Passport holders from the following 25 countries do not need to apply for a visa to travel to Vietnam.

Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Asia
Brunei & Myanmar - 14 days.
Japan & South Korea (ROK) - 15 days.
The Philippines - 21 days.
Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Singapore, & Thailand - 30 days.

Vietnam Visa-free Countries in Europe
Belarus, Denmark, Italy, Finland, France, Germany, Norway, Russia, Spain, Sweden, & The United Kingdom - 15 days.

Notice:
Please contact our local travel consultant for the latest information on visa and vaccination policies before travel.