Vietnam 13-Day Tours & Itineraries

Explore 9 trips designed by local kimkim specialists to get ideas for your trip to Vietnam.
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See centuries old buildings and eat delicious cuisine in charming Hoi An
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Vietnam Cultural Discovery & Beach Break – 13 Days

Explore Vietnam on this 13-day cultural tour with a side of beach relaxation. Start in the north, where you'll sample Hanoi's tasty street food and sail the paper-flat waters of Ha Long Bay. Continue south to Hoi An's lantern-lined streets, learn about war history at the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, and sail through the lush Mekong Delta. The adventure ends with a slice of beach time in Mui Ne, where golden beaches and towering sand dunes await.

Spend two nights in Vietnam's Ninh Binh province
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Highlights of Vietnam, Cambodia & Thailand - 13 Days

Discover Southeast Asia on a grand culture tour of Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. Over 13 days, you'll explore several UNESCO World Heritage Sites including the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, the jaw-dropping temples of Angkor Wat, and the palaces of Ayutthaya Historical Park (Thailand's original capital). It's not all about history, though—you'll also cycle through rice paddies, take a cooking class, and explore night markets via moped and tuk-tuk to round out this epic adventure.

Mekong Delta
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Discover Vietnam From North to South - 13 Days

From north to south, discover the heart and soul of Vietnam on this 13-day adventure. Immerse yourself in the frenetic cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City. Soak up breathtaking natural landscapes atop Fansipan Mountain, in Ha Long Bay, and on the waters of the Mekong Delta. Then, step back in time to unravel the cultural and architectural melting pot of Hoi An. Along the way, meet local villagers, eat traditional meals and street snacks, and leave with rich, colorful memories.

Take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Vietnam
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Explore the Heart of Southeast Asia -13 Days

Discover the highlights of Vietnam and Thailand on this 13-day adventure that combines active excursions and seaside relaxation. In Vietnam, you'll dive right in with city cultural tours and scenic boat rides amid the towering karst mountains of Ninh Binh. Next, hop the border into Thailand, where you'll visit Bangkok's famous temples, take a day trip to Phang Nga Bay (and James Bond Island), and laze on the white-sand beaches of Phuket.

Imperial splendor in Hue
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Treasures of Vietnam: Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City - 13 Days

Discover the highlights of Vietnam on this 13-day journey, from busy cities to small towns and beautiful natural landscapes. Try local specialties like steaming noodle soup on a street food tour in Hanoi, visit ancient royal cities, Hoa Lu and Hue, get a custom-tailored outfit in colorful Hoi An, visit the Cu Chi Tunnels used by the Viet Cong in the Vietnam War, and discover local life by rowboat and bicycle in Tam Coc and the Mekong Delta.

Order tasty street food from the locals in Hanoi
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Authentic Vietnam - 13 Days

On this epic 13-day journey, you'll discover Vietnam's unique highlights and hidden wonders, from Hanoi's Old Town to the backstreets of Ho Chi Minh City. In the former, go sightseeing and indulge in delicious street food before cruising through dramatic scenery in Ha Long Bay. Then it's time to see ancient sites in Hue and Hoi An, on the central coast, followed by quality time in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

Paddle the Trang An Grottoes in Ninh Binh
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Active Vietnam Adventure – 13 Days

Get your adrenaline pumping on this active, 13-day Vietnam tour. Start with an epic mountain bike ride through northern Vietnam's rice-paddy-studded countryside and then cruise the emerald waters of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay. The adventure continues in Hue, where you'll explore royal cities and emperors' tombs by boat and bike. Fish with the locals in Hoi An and encounter war history at the Cu Chi Tunnels en route to the lush Mekong Delta, where vast floating markets await.

Take to the terraced hills and meet the locals of the Muong Hoa Valley
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Vietnam Cultural Journey - 13 Days

Delve into Vietnam's culture as you traverse its diverse landscapes on this 13-day tour. Start in Hanoi, where you'll enjoy Vietnamese cuisine and water puppet shows before heading north to trek through Sapa's towering rice terraces dotted with remote villages. Next, take an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay and discover UNESCO-listed architecture in Hue and Hoi An. The adventure ends in the tropical south, where you'll sail through the lush Mekong Delta.

Shop for ingredients and learn how to cook Vietnamese food from local chefs
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Vietnam Culinary Tour - 13 Days

Vietnam is world-famous for its delicious cuisine, and you'll sample the best of it on this 13-day foodie adventure. Eat your way throughout the country, starting at the ice cream shops and street-food vendors in Hanoi and finishing at themed restaurants in Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, you'll take cooking classes and sightseeing tours, and explore the beautiful scenery in Ha Long Bay and the Mekong Delta.

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