Enjoy a fine dining and luxury tour of Vietnam combined with off-the-beaten-path excursions and coastal adventures. In Ho Chi Minh City, you'll discover wartime and French colonial history on private city tours, plus dine at some of the best restaurants in the country. Other highlights include sunset cruises in the famous Mekong Delta, plus Jeep tours over the multicolored sand dunes at Mui Ne.
Get ready for a nine-day adventure in southern Vietnam, a region with its own culture, history, and identity. You'll discover all the highlights, starting in the famous Mekong Delta with visits to floating markets, traditional villages, and rides down tranquil canals lined with green palms. Then enjoy some relaxing downtime on Phu Quoc, a tropical island boasting some of the best beaches and snorkeling/dive sites in the country.
Explore the mighty Mekong and tropical Phu Quoc Island on this eight-day Vietnam tour. Start with a dose of history in Ho Chi Minh City and a trip to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, then escape to Vietnam's fertile rice bowl, where you'll visit iconic floating markets and cycle through riverside villages. The trip ends with a sun-soaked beach break in Phu Quoc, where white sands, teeming coral reefs, and Vietnam's largest theme park awaits.
This five-day excursion is the perfect chance to visit a side of Vietnam that many tourists never get to see. This is southern Vietnam, known for the gorgeous Mekong River Delta and Ho Chi Minh City, the historic metropolis once known as Saigon. You'll visit both, traveling by land and water on an adventure that includes visits to fascinating wartime tunnels and a tour of the famous floating river markets on the delta.
On this 10-day tour of Vietnam, enjoy a mix of cultural excursions and active adventures. Go sightseeing in Ho Chi Minh City, then hop on a bicycle for an epic ride through the Mekong Delta, passing orchards and riverside villages. Next, take a boat to the famous floating market in Can Tho before winding the trip down with some relaxing beach time in the island paradise of Phu Quoc.
Over 10 days, discover the rich culture and lush landscapes of two Southeast Asian countries as you follow the mighty Mekong River north. The adventure begins in southern Vietnam with city tours and excursions into the markets and villages of the Mekong Delta. Continue upriver into Cambodia for sightseeing in Phnom Penh, and end in Siem Reap for cultural performances and a couple of days exploring the ancient ruins at Angkor.
Experience Vietnam's timeless beauty and rich culture on this 10-day getaway, ideal for those who like adventure mixed with luxury. In Hanoi, you'll enjoy fine dining and tours of historical landmarks before taking a luxury cruise around the emerald waters and karst towers of Ha Long Bay. Then fly south for city tours of the former Saigon, followed by an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Mekong Delta.
For most travelers, 10 to 13 days is the perfect amount of time for a Vietnam trip, with stops in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Can Tho, and Ha Long Bay. Travelers with more time can enjoy extra sights and activities at each stop or explore more of the country—some of our favorite itinerary extensions include Hue, Ninh Binh & Pu Luong Nature Reserve. See more ideas for Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Can Tho, and Ha Long Bay itineraries below.
Most travelers will find that 12 to 14 days is perfect for a well-paced Vietnam trip with stops in Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, Can Tho, and Ha Long Bay. Travelers with less time can hit the route's highlights in 11 days, which makes for a fast-paced journey. With more time, you can enjoy extra activities at each stop or a few days in another region, like Bai Tu Long Bay, Ninh Binh, and Pu Luong Nature Reserve. Keep reading for more inspiring Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, Can Tho, and Ha Long Bay itineraries.
Enjoy a first-class escape to Vietnam for two weeks of adventure without sacrificing comfort. It starts with a highlights tour of Ho Chi Minh City followed by cycling and farm tours around the famous Mekong Delta. After visiting the awe-inspiring Imperial City in Hue, you'll continue north to live the high life in Hanoi before wrapping up the trip at the otherworldly dreamscapes of Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay.
From bustling Ho Chi Minh to the tranquility of Ha Long Bay, see Vietnam from south to north on this tour by boat, bicycle, car, and airplane. Shop for ingredients to make Vietnam's signature dishes in Ben Thanh Market in Ho Chi Minh on one day and then learn how to catch fish along the Mekong River on another. Study the ancient art of paper lantern-making in Hoi An and explore a temple dedicated to Confucius in Hanoi. There are discoveries at every turn of this 11-day Vietnam adventure.
Over 10 action-packed days in Vietnam, you'll enjoy various activities that include city tours, trips on the Mekong, and an overnight cruise on the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. You'll also experience the cultural heritage of Vietnam as you travel by bicycle to organic farms and floating market villages, where you'll learn to fish from traditional basket boats. An added bonus is a visit to the ancient river town of Hoi An.
Visiting Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hanoi, Hue, Ninh Binh, Can Tho, Ha Long Bay, Ba Thuoc District, and Mai Chau makes a great itinerary for any Vietnam traveler. To do it right, with plenty of time to enjoy the sights and activities of each stop, it's best to spend 12 to 13 days in-country. Check out our favorite itinerary ideas below, and start planning your perfect trip.
Experience the best of Vietnam from the south to the north as you tour highlights and off-the-beaten-path gems. Starting in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll embark on day trips to the famous Mekong Delta where you'll visit nature reserves and the famous floating markets. Then fly north to Hanoi for city tours plus excursions to the remote mountain villages of Pu Luong and a cruise on the emerald green waters of Ha Long Bay.
This three-week Vietnam and Thailand adventure is as much about people and culture as it is about beauty and history. Experience the full spectrum, starting in southern Vietnam with wartime history tours followed by time on the river in Hoi An and the Mekong Delta. After hiking the terraced rice fields of Sapa, you'll head to the coast for a cruise on Ha Long Bay. Finish in Thailand with visits to villages near Bangkok and Chiang Mai before ending up on the postcard beaches of Phuket.
Over 12 days you'll travel from the mountains of northern Vietnam down to the southern Mekong Delta and enjoy outdoor adventures every step of the way. It begins with two days of cycling through nature reserves followed by a cruise along the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Then visit historical sites in the ancient cities of Hue and Hoi An before ending the trip on the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City and rafting down the Mekong River.
This two-week tour starts in Ho Chi Minh City and ends in Hanoi. Cycle around traditional farming villages, hike through national parks, explore grand architecture in Hoi An and Hue, and cruise around mesmerizing Halong Bay. Hitting all of Vietnam's highlights, you'll take in the very best this spectacular country has to offer.
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.
This two-week itinerary includes the highlights of Vietnam from south to north. Beginning in Ho Chi Minh City, you'll tour the historic metropolis once known as Saigon, plus take a river trip up the Mekong Delta—and that's just the beginning. The rest of the trip combines sightseeing in Hanoi and the river town of Hội An, plus cruising the jade waters and towering green islands of Hạ Long Bay.
Travel from north to south as you explore the best of Vietnam on this two-week tour. Start in Hanoi to discover its riches in the city center and outskirts. Cruise on Ha Long Bay to get a feel for rural Vietnam. Meander through the countryside as you discover the villages of Hue, Hoi An, and Cam Thanh before enjoying a basket boat ride in complete serenity. Finish your trip in the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, where you'll tour the city and experience the floating markets of Cam Rai.
Stray off the beaten track on this adventurous 14-day Vietnam tour. Touch down in Hanoi and head north to trek through Sapa's towering rice terraces and visit remote villages where you'll meet Vietnam's diverse ethnic communities. Continue with an overnight cruise of UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay and a trip to the lush Mekong Delta, where floating markets and peaceful river life awaits.
Curious kids (and parents) will find many reasons to love Vietnam on this two-week cultural immersion tour designed especially for families. As well as the popular tourist sites like UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay and Hoi An, you'll participate in many activities that delve beneath the surface of Vietnamese culture: learn how to cook local dishes in Hoi An, cycle through villages in the Mekong Delta, visit a traditional floating market, explore the grottoes of Ninh Binh by boat, and much more.
Experience all of Vietnam's highlights in one trip with this exciting 15-day itinerary. The adventure begins in the capital of Hanoi where you'll get a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Then work your way south through small fishing villages and rice paddies, ancient temples and trading ports, and hidden charms of the Mekong Delta. Of course, there will be time to hit the beaches on Phu Quoc Island where you'll have two blissful free days at the end of the trip.
Experience the very best of Vietnam on this 15-day journey from north to south. See the highlights of Hanoi before traveling outside the city to the terraced rice fields and ethnic villages of Sapa. After cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll travel down the coast to historic Hoi An on your way to Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll end the trip in style with city tours and trips to the famous Mekong Delta.
With three weeks in Vietnam and Cambodia, you can experience it all, from nature and city tours to cultural workshops and cooking classes. In Vietnam, embark on food tours in Hanoi, visit the rice terraces of Sapa, cruise Ha Long Bay, and see the ancient city of Hoi An. Then, travel from the former Saigon to the lush Mekong, stopping at floating markets on your way into Cambodia, where 1,000 years of Khmer culture awaits.
Three weeks is just enough time to immerse yourself in the culture, nature, and history—both fascinating and infamous—of Vietnam and Cambodia. Start with tasty food tours in Hanoi, then visit the terraced rice fields and mountain villages of Sapa. After exploring ancient and modern coastal cities, fly to Ho Chi Minh City for Mekong Delta adventures and finish in Cambodia with tours of Phnom Penh, its beguiling capital.
