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14-Day North to South Best of Vietnam

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Trip Overview

This trip offers you the best of Vietnam.

Starting from Hanoi with Thang Long-Hanoi Citadel, you then visit Hoa Lu Citadel located in the Red River Delta, enjoy the countryside scenery with its villages, rice paddy fields, and local people; take a rowing boat to visit the Tam Coc caves, before bounding to the Natural World Heritage, Halong Bay.

In Central Vietnam there are a lot of interesting places and World Heritage sites to visit, you can discover Hue Citadel, Hoi An Ancient Town and some traditional handicraft villages. South Vietnam, with the dynamic Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta are worth seeing. You can also meet some locals and learn about the traditional arts, customs, habits of the region. With the Street Food Tasting in each city, you gain some general knowledge of the differences in Vietnamese cuisine in the three main parts of Vietnam.
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Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Your 2 Week Vietnam Itinerary North to South

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Welcome to Your 2 Week Vietnam Itinerary North to South

Widely acknowledged as one of the loveliest cities in Asia, this one-thousand-year-old city offers you unique attractions that totally different from other Asian cities. Hanoi still retains a small-town provincial charm and unique blend with French legacy: wide tree-lined boulevards, parks, grand villas and an artistic, café society.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Dong Xuan MarketOptional Activity

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Authentic Hanoi Hotel

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    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi

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Hanoi

This full-day city tour offers you the Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda originally constructed in the sixth century. You also visit the Temple of Literature, have a walk around the Sword Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple and end the day with a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Quan Thanh Temple

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Hanoi Street Food Tasting

    Temple of Literature

    Hoa Lo Prison

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh Caves

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Hoa Lu and Ninh Binh Caves

Located on the southern end of the Red River Delta, Ninh Binh is blessed with diverse topography of both mountainous and coastal areas. It could be said that the province contains all of the quintessential scenes of Vietnam in one. Not only that, Ninh Binh represents the typical rural villages of the northern region with vast green paddy fields, expanding mountains and a poetic river that flows to the horizon.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Hoa Lu Ancient Capital

    Tam Coc Boat Ride

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Ninh Bình

    Private Driver from Ninh Bình to Hanoi

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    Breakfast and lunch

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Ninh Bình Province

Day 4

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

Located in the Gulf of Tonkin in the northeast of Vietnam, Halong Bay boasts magnificent scenery and covers an area of 43,400 ha and including over 1600 islands and islets, most of which are uninhabited, it forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and is an ideal model of a mature karst landscape developed in a warm and wet tropical climate. The property’s exceptional scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest.

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    Rosa Cruise3 star

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    Activities

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Halong Pearl Farm Village

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

Day 5

Halong Bay to Hanoi

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Halong Bay to Hanoi

In the morning, you'll continue the cruise program starting with tai chi before exploring the Halong Bay, enjoy the bay's magnificent scenery of countless rugged limestone islands before going back to Hanoi. When back in the city, you'll check in to your hotel and have the evening to explore the city.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Tai Chi

    Surprise Cave

    Cooking Class on Halong

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    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Hanoi

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    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Hanoi

Day 6

Fly to Hue

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Fly to Hue

Established as the capital of unified Viet Nam in 1802, Hue was not only the political but also the cultural and religious centre under the Nguyen dynasty until 1945. The Perfume River winds its way through the Hue Citadel giving this unique feudal capital a setting of great natural beauty.

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    Accommodation

    Alba Spa Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Trang Tien BridgeOptional Activity

    Tu Duc Tomb

    Tomb of Minh Mang

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Old Quarter to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Hue

    Private Driver from Phu Bai Airport to Hue

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Thua Thien Hue

    Hương Trà

Day 7

Hue

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Hue

Enjoy your whole day to explore Hue Citadel, starting with a boat trip cruising on the Perfume River to visit Thien Mu pagoda, a well-known sacred and religious site in the city of Hue followed by a visit to Thanh Toan village, one of the most beautiful villages in Hue. You'll also have time to sample some of Hue's street food followed by a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub-cafe.

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    Accommodation

    Alba Spa Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Boat Trip on Perfume River

    Hue Imperial City

    Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities

    Hue Street Food Tasting

    Thanh Toan Village

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thua Thien Hue

Day 8

Hue to Hoi An

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Hue to Hoi An

Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in Southeast Asia, characterised by a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European architecture. The journey to Hoi An travels over the Hai Van Pass, where you have a stop for a panoramic view over the Lang Co beach! It is stunning.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Hai Van Pass

    Cham Museum Da NangOptional Activity

    Marble MountainsOptional Activity

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    Private Driver from Hue to Hội An

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    Breakfast

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    Thua Thien Hue

    Quang Nam Province

    Da Nang

Day 9

Hoi An

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Hoi An

Your stay in the Hoi An Ancient Town will be full of interesting activities. Starting with a walk to discover the Ancient Town with its old houses, narrow streets, moss-grown yellow walls, you then have chance to sample some of Hoi An's famous street food, followed by a visit the Tra Que Vegetable village by bicycle.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Hoi An Ancient Town

    Hoi An Street Food Tasting

    Tra Que Village

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 10

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Again you take a one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. This is a city full of surprises. The city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings and offers plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic, attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tasting

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hội An to Da Nang International Airport

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Private Driver from Tan Son Nhat International Airport to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast

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    Quang Nam Province

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

My Tho to the Mekong Delta

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My Tho to the Mekong Delta

Cruising through the lush labyrinth of palm-fringed channels, rivers, and islands of the Mekong Delta offers a fascinating glimpse into the way of life of the people who depend on this fragile waterway for their survival. You also visit local villages, farms, and factories to learn more about what is made here.

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    Van Phat Riverside3 star

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    My Tho Boat Trip

    Thoi Son Island

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mỹ Tho

    Private Driver from Mỹ Tho to Cần Thơ

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

    Mỹ Tho

    Cần Thơ

Day 12

Floating Market and Ho Chi Minh City

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Floating Market and Ho Chi Minh City

Located on the south bank of the Hau River, a distributary of the Mekong River, Can Tho is famous for its floating markets, where people sell and buy things on the river. Cai Rang, the biggest floating market is just 6km from Can Tho. This is a wholesale market, so look at what's tied to the long pole above the boat to figure out what they're selling to smaller traders.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cai Rang Floating Market

    Biking through Can Tho

    Binh Thuy Temple

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cần Thơ to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Breakfast

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    Cần Thơ

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 13

Cu Chi Tunnels

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Cu Chi Tunnels

Around 70 kilometres northwest of Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnel is right near the so-called "Iron Triangle" of Southern Vietnam. This underground complex is a must-see when you are in Ho Chi Minh City. You are invited to crawl around in the safer parts of the tunnel system or try a shooting range where you can fire a number of assault rifles, such as the M16 rifle or AK-47, as well as a light machine gun like the M60.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

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    Activities

    Cu Chi Tunnels

    Ben Thanh MarketOptional Activity

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sen Viet Hotel to Cu Chi Tunnels

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    Breakfast

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    Ho Chi Minh

Day 14

Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

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Departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Today is the last day of your 2 week Vietnam itinerary north to south. Enjoy free time at your hotel or you can do some last-minute souvenir shopping before meeting your guide for transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a nice journey. Thanks for joining us.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sen Viet Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

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What’s included?

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 37 activities
  • 12 breakfasts and 1 lunch
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

What’s not included?

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

You'll receive 2 bottles of water on all ground transportation.

Inspiration for you

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Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo, Hanoi, Vietnam|Water Puppet Show, Hanoi, Vietnam|Temple of Literature, Hanoi, Vietnam|Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Hanoi, Vietnam|Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi, Vietnam|Quan Thanh Temple, Hanoi, Vietnam|Hanoi Street Food Tasting, Hanoi, Vietnam|Hoa Lo Prison, Hanoi, Vietnam|Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam|Tam Coc Boat Ride, Ninh Bình Province, Vietnam|Halong Pearl Farm Village, Haiphong, Vietnam|Halong Bay Cruise, Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam|Luon Cave Kayaking, Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam|Surprise Cave, Haiphong, Vietnam|Tai Chi, Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam|Cooking Class on Halong, Quảng Ninh Province, Vietnam|Tu Duc Tomb, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Tomb of Minh Mang, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Boat Trip on Perfume River, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Hue Street Food Tasting, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Hue Museum of Royal Antiquities, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Thanh Toan Village, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Hue Imperial City, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Hai Van Pass, Thua Thien Hue, Vietnam|Tra Que Village, Quảng Nam, Vietnam|Hoi An Street Food Tasting, Quang Nam Province, Vietnam|Hoi An Ancient Town, Quảng Nam, Vietnam|Saigon Central Post Office, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam|Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam|Independence Palace, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam|Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tasting, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam|Thoi Son Island, Tien Giang, Vietnam|My Tho Boat Trip, Tien Giang, Vietnam|Cai Rang Floating Market, Cần Thơ, Vietnam|Biking through Can Tho, Cần Thơ, Vietnam|Binh Thuy Temple, Cần Thơ, Vietnam|Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam

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