Spend two weeks immersing yourself in Vietnam’s highlights
The Scenic Vietnam Tour is the perfect way to become very familiar with Vietnam’s top highlights. This tour is active at times but mostly relaxed, allowing you to soak up each new location.
Discover the many faces of this dynamic country as you explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, cruise Ha Long Bay, pedal rural Mai Chau, uncover Hue’s imperial heritage, soak up the magical atmosphere of Hoi An, and walk the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City.
This tour will take you into local life against contrasting backdrops of rolling countryside and cityscapes. Discover the peaceful face of Hanoi and interact with warm-smile locals in Ba Vi. Drive a couple of hours to the beautiful Mai Chau valley.
Work your legs with a cycle through the rolling hills, with waves of vivid green rice paddies and learn more about the region’s enduring traditions. Then set sail in Bai Tu Long Bay, explore magnificent caves and beaches in the less-visited region of Ha Long Bay, where 3,000 limestone karsts jut forth from emerald waters.
Travel to the center of Vietnam and discover the ancient citadel of Hue on a very special transportation back in the day – a cyclo. Then, hop on a basket boat and learn how local people fish using their own technique.
Head south into the heat, heading away from the bright city lights and take things at a more leisurely pace in the Mekong Delta where you’ll visit an authentic floating market, visit magnificent bonsai gardens and learn from the locals about life in the region.
This tour is a fantastic way to get to know the magic of Vietnam.
Highlights of the 15-day Scenic Vietnam
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Scenic Vietnam Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Hanoi
Your trip begins with arrival in Vietnam. Your private driver will meet and greet you at the airport. You will be escorted to the hotel. You can walk through the streets of the city for the remainder of the day. Historic charm, architectural marvels, and shops are splashed all over this area. After enjoying the first day, return to the hotel for a relaxing sleep.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hanoi
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Bavi Eco Tour and Mai Chau
Have a hearty breakfast at the hotel, then head out to the countryside located at the outskirts of Hanoi. Arriving at Mr. Duoc’s house, you will be welcomed with fresh honey tea and green lentils or lotus seeds that were made by his family. Imagine a Vietnam in the old time of war through stories of Mr. Duoc, who is not only a veteran who lived during those hard times but also a green tea expert. You will visit his tea plantation, which is one of the largest in Ri village, and join with locals in green tea processing. Afterward, have a Vietnamese cooking demonstration with another local host and then enjoy a home cooked lunch in a lovely garden. Head to Mai Chau to end the night.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mai Chau
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Mountainside Biking
Depart from Mai Chau, cycling around the valley. Explore the beautiful landscape and unique Thai culture in the villages of Lac, Chiềng Sại, Cha, Cha Long, and Tong Dau Village. Soak up the tranquil daily life by seeing the farmers working on their lush green paddy fields, growing rice and vegetables, and grazing livestock depending on the seasons.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mai Chau
Distance: 2-2.5 hours, 15km
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 4 Mai Chau Kayaking Trip
Today you will discover Da River (Black River). Kayaking is the best way to explore the beauty of the river. You paddle through islets, visit fishing villages, meet and talk with local fishermen, and explore secret ponds.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Mai Chau
Distance: 4-5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 5 Travel to Hanoi
Have breakfast at your hotel. Enjoy your rest of time in Mai Chau, then the driver will pick you up for the trip to Hanoi.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hanoi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, you’ll take a 3.5-hour-drive to Ha Long Bay, one of the great natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Upon arrival, the boat crew will welcome you and transfer you to the boat for check-in. Enjoy a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. At the same time, you can behold thousands of limestone islands and grottoes rising from the clear, emerald water.
After lunch you’ll join some activities on the boat to discover the beauty of the bay, such as a visit to a cave or swimming in the sea before getting back to the boat for relaxing and dinner. In the evening, you can join night fishing with locals.
Overnight Location: Boat on Ha Long Bay
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 7 Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
Wake up early today for coffee and tea on the boat. Enjoy the morning in the bay before sailing back.
Head back to the harbor over brunch, then transfer to your hotel in Hanoi’s center.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hanoi
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 8 Hanoi to Hue
Have breakfast at your hotel and some rest and free time until it’s time to be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transferred to your accommodation.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hue
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 Explore the Imperial Citadel By Cyclo
Start your tour of Hue with a visit to the Imperial Citadel where the Nguyen Dynasty ruled between 1802 and 1945. After exploring the ruins of this wonderful monument, take a cyclo ride through the Old City to Tinh Tam Lake where the Emperors used to come to relax. Full of lotus flowers in summer, there are many local style coffee shops around the lake where university students come to study.
Drive onto Thien Mu Pagoda. Constructed in 1601, the 21-meter tall tower is the centerpiece of the pagoda. This afternoon, depart for the Mausoleum of Tu Duc. Built decades before its occupant's death, the tomb was used as a palace retreat before becoming the Emperors’ resting place. Continue to Khai Dinh’s Tomb which is traditional Vietnamese in design with a European touch, making it unique from the other tombs in Hue. If you wish before visiting the tombs, pass the city’s vibrant Dong Ba Market where a huge array of fresh produce is on offer.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hue
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Visit Old Town Hoi An
Have breakfast at the hotel and get ready for the trip from Hue to Hoi An by private vehicle. Upon arrival you will have free time. You could spend time at the beach or to explore this romantic and charming town. We recommend you have a walk around Hoi An in the evening, when the Old Town in Hoi An transforms into a mystical row of lights and lanterns.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hoi An
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 Hoi An Eco Tour
Today your English-speaking guide will meet you at the hotel and take you for a cycle trip to the countryside and rivers around Hoi An. As you meander through the countryside you will experience the friendliness of the local people greeting you along the way.
After that, you will board the Hoi An Eco-Tour boat for a river cruise to meet and engage with local fishermen. Enjoy a hands-on experience of traditional net fishing. You will also take a paddle boat trip in a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat down the waterways of a coconut palm paradise.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Hoi An
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 12 Travel to Ho Chi Minh City
Have breakfast at the hotel, then have free time until the driver arrives to take you to the airport for your next flight to Hue (included). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the hotel. After hotel check in you’ll have some leisure time in Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 Excursion on the Mekong Delta
Depart from Ho Chi Minh City (transfer not included) and arrive at Cai Be, taking a boat trip to Mekong Lodge. Enjoy lunch. Afterward, take a bike trip to Tan Phong island. Visit some local handicraft makers, then take a small rowing boat to a small canal. Enjoy a cooking demonstration in the evening & dinner in a restaurant.
Overnight Location: Lodge in Mekong
Distance: Flexible
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 14 Discover the Floating Market
Have breakfast in the restaurant before your boat trip to Cai Be market.
Later, check out your accommodation and prepare to return to Ho Chi Minh City. A bus will take you to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 Departure
After breakfast, it’s time to check out and travel to the airport for your flight.
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
Scenic Vietnam Tour Price and Dates
This guided tour of Vietnam is run as a private tour for your group and the prices depend on your group size and the accommodation chosen.
The prices below are per person.
Standard hotels:
- Solo traveller: $3,090 USD
- Guided group of 2: $1,970 USD per person
- Guided group of 3-4: $1,724 USD per person
- Guided group of 5-6: $1,491 USD per person
- Guided group of 7+: on request
Deluxe hotels:
- Solo traveller: $4,015 USD
- Guided group of 2: $2,450 USD per person
- Guided group of 3-4: $2,193 USD per person
- Guided group of 5-6: $1,950 USD per person
- Guided group of 7+: on request
Accommodation on the Scenic Vietnam Tour
This tour is based in hotels, ecolodges, and a boat. The hotels will be confirmed upon your booking. The boat is well-equipped and comfortable.
In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Solo travelers may be required to pay a supplement.
Hotels on Standard Tour
Hotel in Hanoi
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect pleasant options with good proximity to the Old Quarter.
Homestay or Ecolodge in Mai Chau
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect an ecolodge or homestay with amenities.
Hotel in Hanoi
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect pleasant options with good proximity to the Old Quarter.
Cruise boat in Ha Long Bay
You’ll stay on a lovely cruise boat during your time on Ha Long Bay. The boat will be well-equipped, fully staffed, and comfortable.
Hotel in Hanoi
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect pleasant options with good proximity to the Old Quarter.
Hotel in Hue
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect a nice locally-run hotel.
Hotel in Hoi An
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect a nice locally-run hotel.
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect a nice locally-run hotel.
Lodge in Mekong
The exact lodge you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect a nice locally-run ecolodge.
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
The exact hotels you’ll stay in will be confirmed upon booking, but expect a nice locally-run hotel.
What’s Included in the Scenic Vietnam Tour?
Meals
14 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 2 dinners are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 14 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
All personal and luggage transfers required by the itinerary are included, except for your transfer on Day 13. This includes pickup from the airport and departure transfers. Your domestic flights are included.
Also Included
- Professional English-speaking guide services
- Biking gear, including helmets
- Bavi Eco tour
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
- Mentioned included activities
- Insurance
Not included
- Visas if required
- Personal gear
- Flights to and from Vietnam
- Meals not previously mentioned
- Optional tours or activities
- Anything not mentioned as included
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades where available
- Optional tours or activities
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