Vietnam Itinerary: South To North 14 Days from Ho Chi Minh City

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City. You will be warmly welcomed by Vietnam Tourist’s car and tour guide at Tan Son Nhat International Airport, then transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

A fullday sightseeing tour of Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Sai Gon, includes the photo stops at the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office. Visit a local market in Chinatown and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda. Observe Cao Dai mass at noon. The rest of the day is at your leisure.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Enjoy a morning drive to Cai Be. Upon arrival, embark on the riverboat Bassac and cruise to Cho Lach. Have lunch onboard while cruising on the water. Stop for a brief walking tour of villages lining the riverbanks with the Bassac’s guide. Dock at Tra On for an overnight stay onboard.

Overnight onboard the Bassac.

Early in the morning, leave Tra On and cruise to Can Tho City. On arrival, explore the colourful and bustling floating market at Cai Rang before disembarking at Can Tho Pier. Drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by Vietnam Tourist’s car and tour guide and transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure to explore the city.

Overnight in Nha Trang City.

Enjoy Nha Trang’s turquoise waters and white sandy beaches with a morning boat cruise to offshore islands in Nha Trang Bay. In the afternoon, visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers, the Dam Market, the Nha Trang Stone Cathedral or the Long Son Pagoda where the giant Sakyamuni Buddha statue sits on the top of the hill.

Overnight in Nha Trang.

Depart for Cam Ranh airport to catch your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, transfer to a hotel and the rest of the day is at your leisure to explore this beach city.

Overnight in Da Nang.

In the morning, pay a visit to Hoi An ancient town highlights include an ancient merchant house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market.

In the afternoon, check into your hotel in Hoi An. Our guide and US Military Jeep will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a relaxing journey through the peaceful countryside, with a short stop at a small hamlet to observe local daily life. You will then visit a traditional communal house, an important symbol of rural spiritual life where local rituals and festivals take place. Continuing the trip, arrive at Chillax – Eatery & Hangout, where you can meet friendly water buffaloes, take photos, and even enjoy a short buffalo ride with a local farmer. Unwind with a soothing herbal foot soak while watching the beautiful countryside sunset. The experience ends with a delicious BBQ dinner and drinks served among the lush rice fields or by a lotus pond overlooking the paddies before returning to your hotel.

Overnight in Hoi An.

Enjoy free time at your leisure to explore the charming town of Hoi An. Then depart for Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum, home to the world’s finest collection of Cham artworks. Continue your journey to Hue with a driving along the scenic coastline and through mountain passes, with a stop at the photogenic Lang Co Beach en route.

Overnight in Hue.

Take a morning boat cruise on the peaceful Perfume River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and then take a car to the poetic mausoleum of Emperor Tu Duc. In the afternoon, proceed to visit the Imperial Citadel and the Dong Ba Market. The spectacular Citadel (which was built in accordance to strict principles of geomancy) houses a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences and colleges.

Overnight in Hue.

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy free time to relax before transferring to Phu Bai Airport for your flight to Hanoi.

Arrival in Hanoi City. You will be warmly welcomed by Vietnam Tourist’s car and tour guide at Noi Bai International Airport, then transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.

Take a full day tour to explore Ha Noi’s illustrious history. In the morning, visit the imposing marble edifice housing the Ho Chi Minh mausoleum (CLOSED ON MONDAYS & FRIDAYS) before moving onto his wooden stilt house and the One Pillar Pagoda. You will then explore the first university of Vietnam, the Temple of Literature, which is imbued with the profound philosophies of Confucianism. In the afternoon, visit the Hoan Kiem Lake, the Ngoc Son Temple and an ancient Vietnamese “long house”. A one-hour cyclo tour of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter allows you to catch a glimpse of ancient Ha Noi and learn about traditional Vietnamese architecture.

Overnight in Ha Noi.

Drive through rice paddy fields to Ha Long Bay. You will board a junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay while enjoying lunch. Drop anchor in the late evening for an overnight stay among the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea.

Overnight on a junk.

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay before returning to the wharf. Transfer to Noi Bai Airport for your flight departure.