15 Days Best of Vietnam

Information

 

Duration

15 Days

Start

Hanoi

End

Ho Chi Minh

Age Range

6+ (All travelers under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult.)

Activity

Walking, Street Food, Trekking, Kayaking, Boating, Caving, History

Destination

Hanoi | Halong Bay | Ninh Binh | Sapa |Da Nang| Hue | Hoi An | Mekong Delta | Ho Chi MInh

 

About Vietnam tour 15 days

 

  • Explore the interesting maze of 36 alleyways in the Old Quarter and great places around as Tran Quoc Pagoda, the Temple of Literature (Quoc Tu Giam), Hoan Kiem Lake…
  • Sapa is a great place for trekking, where local villages and terraced fields are. Don’t forget to Bac Ha market, a local market held every Sunday and is the biggest minority peoples market in Northwest Vietnam
  • After that, you will take a boat around the breathtaking limestone islands of Halong Bay, visit a fishing hamlet, and participate in other activities unique to the area.
  • You will be amazed when arriving in the city of Hue and seeing its fortress, palaces, royal tombs, pagodas, and temples. The history of feudal Vietnam is the story that follows this place in Hue.
  • Hoi An sure is the top place to check in on every trip to Vietnam, a port town on the river that has been classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and is filled with antique residences, teeny-tiny museums, cafes, and lively silk and fish markets.
  • Ho Chi Minh City is the lively commercial center of Vietnam. Come here to experience the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. You will also take a day excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which are a massive network of subterranean tunnels that connect to one another.
  • You will be enchanted by the rural areas of the Mekong Delta, where the native people live in close proximity to the natural environment.

 

What’s Included

 

Accommodations

4* Hotels 14 nights

Meals

14 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners

Transportation

Plane (Day 7:  Hanoi -Da Nang; Day 12: Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh),  air-conditioned bus,  motorbike, walking, boat.

Entrance fees

Entrance and sightseeing tickets.

 Staff & experts

CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guides.

 

What’s Not Included?

Your international flights from and to Vietnam, the entry visa to Vietnam, personal expenses, tips to guide and driver.

Apanda Travel offer assistance for obtaining Vietnam visa as well as assistance for purchasing plane tickets for Vietnam

 


 

What City Does The Tour Start From?

You only have to book your flight from your country to Hanoi City where it starts, and ends in Ho Chi Minh City. On the other hand, if you book your flight to Ho Chi Minh City, then the tour would start from it and finish in Hanoi. And just to make sure: book your return flight from the city the tour finishes in (Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh).

 

What Are The Tour Departures?

You can join this amazing tour every day. It doesn’t matter if Monday, Sunday, or Wednesday, you can always join it!

 

 

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Hanoi

A private guide will be waiting for you at Hanoi International Airport with a sign bearing your name and will transport you directly to your hotel. After checkin and rest your guide will meet you in the lobby of the hotel for dinner in a local restaurant

Day 2 Hanoi city tour

We are going to take you on an exciting adventure to show you Hanoi, like a vibrant city. We pass by and stop at many location like the Old Quarter, West Lake, Hanoi Opera House, ancient train street and more

Day 3 Ninh Binh tour
  • Feast your eyes on the towering limestone karst formations at Trang An
  • Visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, the largest complex of Buddhist temples in the country
  • Savor a Vietnamese buffet lunch with vegetarian options at a local restaurant
  • Sail upstream to the grottoes of Trang An aboard a traditional wooden boat
  • Observe golden fields and majestic mountain scenery from the Mua Cave viewpoint
Day 4 Sa Pa tour

6-6.20 pickup from your hotel. Just sit back and admire the views of countryside on the road to Sa Pa mountains

Arrive in Sa Pa and have lunch at local restaurant. A short walk to Cat Cat village which is the home of Black H”mong ethnic people. Our guide will show you the daily life activities of the locals, trek down to the valley bottom to the waterfall. Stop for photos.

Come back to Sa Pa, have dinner and overnight in hotel

Day 5 Sa Pa tour

Have breakfast and start a new day. Start hiking  through Y Linh Ho and then trek to the rice terraces and along Muong Hoa Stream to the Black H”mong village of Lao Chai to see the spectacular landscape of Hoang Lien Son Mountain

After lunch you will be transfer to Hanoi

Day 6 Hanoi -Halong Bay

Enjoy amazing views of the UNESCO-listed landscape with Luxury
5 Star Cruise. Highlight: Cruise is designed with ensuite cabins which are with the private balcony, Visiting both part of Halong Bay and Lanha Bay, All meals are included, Caves, Kayaking, Sunset Party, Cooking Class, Taichi, … Pick and drop off from hanoi old quarter

 

Day 7 Halong Bay

7:00-7:45: Have breakfast. Morning view of bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee. 08:00: Mingling yourself in the stunning views of the Bay and it’s dramatic limestone islets Tourists visit the famous Frog Pond. Here you can freely kayak and explore the landscape, or swim… 09:15: Back to your cabin, take relax and check carefully all the luggage before leaving your cabin. 9:30: Check-out from the private cabin and enjoy a fantastic cruise on the bay for room service. Complete check-out procedure and enjoy your last lunch at cruise. 11:30: Cruise are landing Tuan Chau Harbor, tourist say goodbye to sailors and finish the cruise.

Return to Hanoi airport for flight to Da Nang

Day 8 Da Nang

Free time  for visit the city

Day 9 Golden Bridge and Ba Na Hills
Take advantage of an early hotel pick-up to get the most of this full day tour. There are so many amazing sites to see during this busy day. The Suoi Mo funicular railway takes you high up into the Ba Na hills to visit the Linh Ung pagoda, France wine cellar, Golden Bridge, flower garden, and King Peak. Southeast Asia’s most modern cable car takes you back downhill.
Early morning hotel pick-up and drop-off at the end of a wonderful day
Experience riding up-hill on the funicular railway and down via cable car
Enjoy a buffet lunch with over 100 dishes including a free alcoholic beverage
Free time is built-in for you to have fun and enjoy exploring Fantasy Park

 

 

Day 10 Hue city tour

Hue city is one of the top two tourist destination in Central Vietnam. In just one day you will discover many attractions such as the Citadel, Tomb, Pagoda, etc.  beasides, you will admire the majestic beauty of Hai Van Pass, Lap An Lagoon and Lang Con Beach

Included  transport, English speking guide, lunch, water, entrance fees

Day 11 Hoi An tour

Hoi An Day Trip from Da Nang gives you a chance to visit the UNESCO-listed Hoi An Ancient Town and Cam Thanh coconut village in just 1 day. Besides, you also experience an interesting basket boat ride, a boat trip releasing the floating lanterns on Hoai River, and enjoy an authentic lunch served by the restaurant in Cam Thanh village.

As the day trip from Da Nang to Hoi An transitions into night, Hoi An undergoes a magical metamorphosis, revealing a different facet of its captivating allure. As the sun sets, casting a warm glow over the Thu Bon River, the ancient town comes alive with the soft luminescence of countless lanterns.

Hoi An at night is a sensory delight, where flickering lanterns cast reflections on the cobblestone streets, creating an ethereal ambiance. The ancient temples and merchant houses, silent witnesses to centuries of history, exude a timeless elegance accentuated by the evening glow. The day trip from Da Nang to Hoi An concludes, leaving visitors with enduring memories of a place that seamlessly blends tradition and modernity.

This meticulously crafted journey not only unveils the rich cultural heritage and ancient beauty of Hoi An in daylight but also provides a front-row seat to the town’s mesmerizing nocturnal charm. Experience the romance and nostalgia that permeate the air as you explore the lantern-lit streets and revel in the vibrant energy of Hoi An after dark.

Highlight

  • Enjoy a basket boat trip with interesting activities in the Coconut forest in Cam Thanh
  • Wander the beautiful Hoi an ancient town
  • Experience a boat trip along Hoai river with releasing floating lanterns
  • Savor the authentic flavors of Hoi An cuisine with a carefully curated local dinner.
  • HOI AN DAY TRIP FROM DA NANG – SMALL GROUP TOUR
  • Itinerary:
  • 1:30 PM – Departure from Da Nang pickup from your hotel for a ride to Hoi An, soaking in the scenic landscapes that pave the way to a day of exploration.
  • 2:00 PM – Cam Thanh Coconut Village On arrival in Hoi an, you will start Hoi an day trip with Cam Thanh Coconut villagefirst (about 5km from the southeast of the Hoi An Old Town). The place is poetic with green pure water and beautiful coconut trees in the forest. You will experience a basket boat ride around the coconut forest, learn about the daily life of Vietnamese fishermen, their families and their community.
  • 3:00 PM – Hoi An Old Town Highlight of this Hoi an day trip is  a well-known walking town in Hoi an. Hoi an is one of the major trading centers in Southeast Asia during the 16th century due to the early western trader occupation period. Wander around Hoi an to visit Chinese Communal House, Tan Ky Merchants’ Houses, Japanese Covered Bridge, Hoi an market,.. and learn about the daily life of Hoi an local people.
  • 5:00 PM – Meal at a Local Eatery Savor a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local eatery, relishing the flavors that define Hoi An’s culinary charm.
  • 6:30 PM – Hoai River Boat Ride After that, you will have a chance to try a boat trip on Hoai Riverand release floating lanterns to the river. On the boat, you can watch the mysterious beauty of the views that have been lit up by lanterns. Then, the river becomes very sparkling, especially when it turns dark

7:30 PM – Explore Hoi An at Night

Return to Hoi An Old Town and witness the magical transformation as the lantern-lit streets come alive. Experience the vibrant night market, where local vendors showcase many crafts, souvenirs, and street food. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere, enhanced by the glow of lanterns reflecting on the river.

8:30 PM – Return to Da Nang We will take you back to your hotel. Finish Hoi An Day Trip From  Da Nang.

Inclusion
  • High-Quality Van
  • English-Speaking Tour Guide
  • Dinner with Vietnamese Cuisine
  • Entrance fees as per Itinerary
  • Mineral Water
Day 12 Fly to Ho Chi Minh

After check-out you’ll be transfer to airport for fly to Saigon. After arriving in Saigon you”ll be transfer to your hotel for checkin. Free time for visit city centre

Day 13 Mekong Delta tour

Experience the bests of Mekong Delta in this day tour from Ho Chi Minh and explore the distinctive  delta landscape by motorized river boat and row boat. You”ll visit a traditional temple, canals island and local home along the way, then stop in a  restaurant for a lunch. Includes all transport, activities,entrance fees, lunch,as well as hotel pickup and drop off in central Ho Chi Minh city

Day 14 Cu Chi Tunnels tour
Hear stories of the American-Vietnam war as you discover the maze-like Cu Chi Tunnels, a 136-mile (220 kilometers) network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong soldiers. Step back in time as you peek into the old storage areas, poke your head through camouflaged trapdoors, and crawl through military supply tunnels.
  • Explore the vast network of Cu Chi Tunnels’ underground system
  • Learn about their use as hideouts and supply tunnels for Viet Cong soldiers
  • Hotel pickup from Ho Chi Minh City included for a seamless trip
  • Choose from a morning or afternoon tour to suit your schedule

 

 

Day 15 Fly home

End of tours, after check-out you”ll be transfer to airport for flying home

Trip Map

Useful Information

Visas and Entry Requirements

 

VIETNAM: If you need a visa for Vietnam, you need to get one before your trip. You can’t get one immediately when you get there because it takes processing time. If you are going to enter Vietnam through a land border, you will need to apply for a regular Vietnam visa. The Vietnam E-Visa is not accepted at many of the land borders we cross.

Apanda Travel offer assistance for obtaining Vietnam visa as well as assistance for purchasing plane tickets for Vietnam

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