Impressive Vietnam with Sapa trip

Welcome to Vietnam. Your Vietnam travel experience begins as your local guide meets you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfers you to central Hanoi, around 35 minutes away.

After checking in at your hotel, enjoy tailor-made time to rest, explore the Old Quarter, or sample local street food as you ease into the rhythm of the city after your flight.

Your private guide meets you in Hanoi's Old Quarter for a tour of Hanoi. Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake, then explore Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the mausoleum, presidential palace, and house on stilts to learn about Vietnamese history.

After lunch, visit the Ethnology Museum with indoor exhibits and outdoor stilt houses, then the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's original university. Tour Hoa Lo Prison to learn its past and end the day at the Water Puppet Show.

Begin with a scenic morning drive from Hanoi to Ninh Binh, passing lush countryside en route to Hoa Lu, Vietnam’s 11th century capital. Explore the Dinh and Le Temples set among karst peaks and rice paddies, offering a glimpse into the country’s early history.

After a local buffet lunch, enjoy a peaceful sampan ride along the Ngo Dong River in Tam Coc, gliding through Hang Ca, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba caves. Finish with a gentle cycle along quiet village lanes before returning to Hanoi’s Old Quarter in the evening.

Travel from Hanoi to Sapa by deluxe minivan in the early morning. Set in the Hoang Lien Son mountain range near the Chinese border, Sapa is one of the best places to visit in Vietnam for dramatic mountain scenery, terraced rice fields, and hill tribe culture, with Fansipan rising nearby.

Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace. Choose a tailored hike, browse local markets, or simply relax and take in the sweeping mountain views.

Spend the morning exploring Sapa’s lively market and the area around Sapa Church, meeting hill tribe communities and experiencing local music, crafts, and flavors.

In the afternoon, return to Hanoi by deluxe minivan for your overnight stay.

Rise early in Hanoi to join locals by the lake for tai chi, jogging, martial arts, and morning dance. After breakfast, travel to Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay to board your overnight cruise.

Sail among dramatic limestone karsts, explore caves, swim in calm waters, and enjoy a spectacular sunset. Dinner features fresh seafood, and an English-speaking cruise manager and attentive crew ensure your comfort on board.

Wake early to watch the sunrise over Ha Long Bay’s limestone islets on a private boat, passing iconic formations such as Fisherman’s Head, Turtle, the Sail, Incense Burner Rock, Sea Dog Rock, and Cock Fighting Rocks.

Return to Hanoi by shuttle and transfer to Noi Bai Airport for a short flight to Da Nang. On arrival, meet your local driver and enjoy a relaxed transfer to your hotel in Hoi An, where authentic experiences and personalized recommendations await.

After breakfast at the hotel, explore Hoi An Ancient Town, a highlight of your Vietnam itinerary. Cross the tile-roofed Japanese Covered Bridge, visit peaceful Chinese Assembly Halls, historic trading houses, and pagodas, then wander the lively market along the Thu Bon River.

The afternoon is free to browse lanterns and silk, have garments tailor-made, or take a late boat trip to a nearby ceramic village. Enjoy the evening at leisure for dinner.

After breakfast at your hotel, check out and travel by deluxe minivan to Hue, with timing and stops tailored to your preferences. Explore Hue, Vietnam’s first UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Site, beginning with the Royal Citadel, the Forbidden City, and the Hue Royal Museum.

Continue along the Perfume River to Phu Mong to visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Enjoy the evening at leisure and overnight in Hue.

Breakfast at your hotel and morning flight from Hue to Ho Chi Minh. On arrival, transfer to the hotel to drop luggage.

Enjoy a guided visit to Cho Lon Big Market and Thien Hau Pagoda in Chinatown. Board the waterbus at Bach Dang harbor for a scenic Saigon River cruise past Vinhomes Central Park, Landmark 81, Bitexco Tower, and peaceful District 2, revealing Saigon's contrasts.

Depart early from Ho Chi Minh City for a day trip to My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Visit the peaceful Vinh Trang Pagoda, then board a sampan to cruise past the four islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise.

On Unicorn Island, stroll along quiet country lanes, explore fruit orchards, and enjoy tropical fruits accompanied by traditional folk songs performed by residents.

Continue by hand rowed sampan through the shaded Thoi Son canal, visit a honey bee farm and a family-run coconut candy workshop, and enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

In the afternoon, cycle through Tan Thach village to meet villagers and observe daily life, or relax in a hammock before returning to Ho Chi Minh City.

On the final day of your Vietnam trip, enjoy free time in Saigon, the country’s largest commercial hub. Spend the morning your way, with options such as a guided market walk, a signature café tasting, a last-minute tailor fitting, or a relaxing spa treatment.

When ready, your private driver will transfer you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure.