15 Day Authentic Vietnam
Hightlights
  • Top Destinations:

    • Hanoi – A vibrant capital where ancient traditions meet modern life. Explore the Old Quarter, historic temples, and iconic local flavors.
    • Sapa – A mountain retreat known for its cool climate, terraced rice fields, and vibrant ethnic cultures set among misty peaks.
    • Ninh Binh – A peaceful countryside destination featuring limestone karsts, winding rivers, and spiritual sites surrounded by nature.
    • Ha Long – A natural wonder of limestone karsts and emerald waters, best experienced on a scenic cruise through the bay.
    • Da Nang – A dynamic coastal city framed by beaches and mountains, offering modern attractions and relaxed seaside vibes.
    • Hoi An – A charming ancient town with lantern-lit streets, well-preserved heritage houses, and a timeless atmosphere.
    • Sai Gon – A bustling metropolis where history, culture, and contemporary energy blend into a fast-paced urban rhythm.
    • Ben Tre – The heart of the coconut land, featuring lush canals, quiet villages, and authentic Mekong Delta life.
    • Can Tho – The vibrant center of the Mekong Delta, famous for its lively floating markets, lush waterways, and authentic river life.

    Activities:

    • Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay – Sail among thousands of limestone islands and enjoy a magical sunrise over the emerald waters of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
    • Trekking through Sapa’s rice terraces – Walk across stunning terraced fields and visit traditional ethnic minority villages to experience authentic mountain culture.
    • Reach the peak of Fansipan – Take the cable car and climb to the “Roof of Indochina” for breathtaking panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountains.
    • Boat ride through Tam Coc in Ninh Binh – Glide along peaceful rivers on a traditional bamboo boat, passing dramatic limestone karsts and hidden caves.
    • Walk on the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills – Stroll across the famous bridge held by giant stone hands, surrounded by clouds and mountain scenery.
    • Explore the waterways of the Mekong Delta – Cruise through coconut-lined canals, taste tropical fruits, and discover the vibrant river life of southern Vietnam.

Itinerary

DAY 01: Hanoi Arrival (-/-/-)
  • Private car & driver 
  • No tour guide 

Upon arrival at Hanoi airport, you will be greeted by a driver and guide. Transfer to Hanoi for check-in. 

Free explore Hanoi yourself
Overnight in Hanoi. 

Note: Check-in time: 14:00 

A few Famous attractions in Hanoi:
- Old Church Hanoi
- Hanoi Old Quarter
- Sword lake – West lake
- Train street
- Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

Good foods should try:
- Pho (Noodle soup)
- Bun Cha (Noodles with mixed fish sauce)
- Banh Cuon (Rice cake with mixed fish sauce)
- Bun Bo Hue (Noodle soup)
- Pho Cuon (Rice cake roll)

Good drinks should try:
- Café Sua Da (Vietnamese coffee with condensed milk)
- Vietnamese tea
- Egg coffee (Giang Café shop)

DAY 02: Hanoi - City Tour - Train To Lao Cai ( Overnight In Train ) (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide 

After breakfast, we go through to admire Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (outside) which is the solemn and revered memorial President Ho Chi Minh, the founding father of modern Vietnam, is preserved and displayed for public homage.

Continue to visit the Temple of Literature, a historic and culturally significant site, being Vietnam's first university and dedicated to Confucius.

Discover the charm of Hanoi's Old Quarter as you wander through its bustling streets, lined with colonial architecture, traditional markets, and vibrant street food vendors.

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of this ancient city, visiting iconic landmarks such as Hoan Kiem Lake along the way.

You will have a chance to try special Egg Coffee at Train Street in Hanoi – watch the train go through front of your eyes. 

Free time until the driver picks you up and takes you to the train station for the night train to Sapa. 

  • Shared Deluxe Cabin with 4 comfortable beds, etc.
DAY 03: Lao Cai Sapa - Y Linh Ho - Lao Chai - Ta Van - Sapa (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide 

Arrive in Sapa early in the morning, you will have time to take a shower and have a breakfast before starting today's tour. Head toward Y Linh Ho, Lao Chai and Ta Van to walk through the Terrace and explore Hmong minority ethnic life live and culture Lao Chai is a traditional Hmong village surrounded by breathtaking rice terraces and scenic landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll through the village, interact with the locals, and immerse yourself in their culture and way of life. 
From Lao Chai, continue your journey to Ta Van Village, which is approximately 3 kilometers away. Ta Van is a charming village inhabited by the Giay ethnic minority. The trek will lead you through picturesque valleys, terraced rice fields, and bamboo forests. Enjoy the scenic beauty of the surroundings as you make your way to Ta Van. 
In the evening, free to Stone church in Sapa - a prominent landmark located in the heart of Sapa town. Then visit Sapa Market, we walk to admire and explore the town, the local life to have an overview about this beautiful town. 
Overnight in Sapa

Why visit these attractions: 
1. Lao Chai and Ta Van is the beautiful rural place in Sapa

DAY 04: Sapa - Fansipan - Love Waterfall - Heaven Gate (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide 

After having breakfast, visit Fansipan peak. Then spend 20 minutes with a cable car to enjoy the spectacular scenery. Reach the altitude of 2800 meters, you have a good time to see the view and take photos, visit the pagoda, the spiritual destinations and trek up to 600 steps you will reach the Fansipan Peak - the Roof of Indochina. (Spend about 1,5 hours hiking and taking photos.

We depart towards the Heaven Gate. Enjoy the scenic drive as you ascend to Heaven Gate, which is located at the highest point of the Hoang Lien Son Mountain range. Marvel at the breathtaking views of the surrounding valleys, terraced rice fields, and distant peaks

Continue to visit Love Waterfall, descend from the Heaven Gate and make your way to Love Waterfall. Embark on a short trek through the forest to reach the waterfall, surrounded by lush greenery. Take in the beauty of the cascading water and relax in the tranquil atmosphere.

Overnight in Sapa. 
Note: Fansipan have 2 sorts of tickets: 
1. Cable car only: 34 USD/ticket
2. Cable car with mountain train: 40 USD/ticket

Why visit these attractions: 
1. Heaven Gate is a wonderful site in Sapa that can show you the beautiful whole town view
2. Love Waterfall is the beautiful waterfall in Sapa surrounding by a nature forest
3. Fansipan is the peak of Indochina Hill 

DAY 05: Sapa - Cat Cat Village - Hanoi (B/-/-)
  • Private Car & Guide in the tour in Sapa 
  • Sharing limousine from Sapa to Hanoi 
  • Sapa – Hanoi: 5-6 hours 

After breakfast, we will visit Cat Cat village, an age-old village of H'Mong ethnic group retaining unique customs and practices that are lost in other villages, and admire a lively and colorful picture. Discover countless unique features of H’Mong.

At noon we start to depart back to Hanoi. 
Overnight in Hanoi. 

Why visit these attractions
1. Cat Cat is the beautiful village of Hmong Minority ethnic, selling the local costumes and beautiful scenery

DAY 06: Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide
  • Hanoi – Ninh Binh: 2h by driving 

After breakfast, depart for Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, enjoying the beautiful sceneries of the rural areas on the way.

After arriving in Ninh Binh province, the guide takes you to visit Hoa Lu - the Ancient Royal capital of Viet Nam. We will visit Dinh king temple and Le king temple, in the 10th century, finding out the heroic histories of these two Kings in Chinese Wars. After that, we go to Tam Coc (10 km far from Hoa Lu).

You will get on a bamboo boat - rowed by the local people - in Hoang Long River to visit Tam Coc (three caves) on the way. You pass through three enormous caves that provide a brief respite from the intense summer sun. It takes approximately two hours to go up and down the river and along the way, you witness local fisherfolk, village life along the river and, of course, the striking limestone karst formations that Tam Coc is famous for.

Overnight in Ninh Binh.

Why visit these attractions:
1. Hoa Lu: Vietnam Ancient Capital, rich of culture and very famous

Tam Coc, nestled amidst enchanting limestone formations, is a picturesque destination that has earned Ninh Binh the moniker of "Ha Long Bay on Land.

DAY 07: Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay – Overnight On Cruise (B/L/D)
  • Private car 
  • Guide on the cruise 
  • Ninh Binh – Ha Long: ~2h5’ by driving

After breakfast, leave Ninh Binh to drive to the coastal port of Ha Long. The journey takes around four hours with a break to stretch your legs. Upon arrival in Tuan Chau Marina, embark your boat and start cruising. Ha Long Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site composed of almost 2,000 islands and jungle-clad limestone pillars.

After arriving at noon, you will board a beautiful boat for an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay with an excellent menu of fresh seafood. Lunch and dinner are served on a boat.

Overnight onboard. 

Why visit these attractions: 
1. Ha Long Bay, a place of majestic beauty, has earned the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage designation on two separate occasions.

DAY 08: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Flight to Danang - Hoi An (B/BR/-)
  • Private car 
  • No guide 

Enjoy a miraculous sunrise over the islets of the Bay. The boat will take us to go about marvelous areas. Then it’s back to the boat and cruise to Ha Long Port arriving around noon. Depart for the airport to catch a flight to Danang. 

Upon arrival at Danang, our driver will transport you to the hotel in Hoi An.

Overnight in Hoi An. 

DAY 09 : Hoi An - City Tour (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide 

After breakfast, you will visit Hoi An town, recognized by UNESCO in 1999 as a World Heritage site because of its unusually well-preserved ancient streets and homes: Japanese Bridge, a Sino-Vietnamese - Japanese merchant house, the Chinese Fujian Temple, Hoi An central market, Museum of History and Culture, Hoi An Handicraft Workshop. 

Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ba Na Hills - Golden Bridge - Hue (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide 

After breakfast, we depart to Bana Hill – the beautiful complex located on the mountain hills.
Ba Na Hill is very famous for Golden bridge, Vong Nguyet Hills, Linh Ung pagoda, The Old Villas of French. Moving up by cable car to the Nui Chua Mountain– the top of Ba Na range, visiting Nghinh Phong top, Le Nim Villas, Orchid Garden, etc. Experience hill climbing train (first and unique funicular in Vietnam) and visit an old French cellar (Debay Ancient Wine Cellar), flower garden Le Jardin D’amour and Linh Ung Pagoda. Back to Hue city in the late afternoon. 
Overnight in Hue.

DAY 11 : Hue - City Tour (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide 

After breakfast, depart to Hue from Danang to explore the ancient capital Hue. On the way we pass the Hai Van Pass - a breathtaking mountainous coastal road that offers stunning panoramic views of the ocean and surrounding landscapes.

Start the tour by visiting the Imperial City - Đại Nội, which was the royal residence of the Nguyễn Dynasty. Explore the various sections of the Imperial City, including the Forbidden Purple City, the Royal Theater, the Royal Library, and the Halls of the Mandarins.

Afterwards, we transfer to visit Tu Duc Tomb which is considered as one of the most beautiful and picturesque and largest works of architecture of Nguyen Dynasty’s royal palaces and tombs.

Visit the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda, located on the banks of the Perfume River. Explore the pagoda's beautiful architecture and learn about its significance as one of the oldest religious sites in Hue.

Return to Hue and explore the bustling Dong Ba Market, where you can browse through a variety of local goods and souvenirs. 

Overnight in Hue. 

Why visit these attractions
1. Imperial citadel is a historic site was recognized as a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO in 1993 by its history in here

DAY 12 : Hue - Flight to Saigon - City Tour (B/-/-)
  • Private car 
  • Private tour guide in Saigon 
  • Hue – Ho Chi Minh: 1h30’ by flight

After breakfast, Free leisure in Danang and then depart for the airport to catch flight Saigon - the most vibrant city of Vietnam. Upon arrival in Saigon, our driver and tour guide will pick you up and send you to the hotel.

We visit The Independence Palace symbolizes Vietnam's victory, peace, and territorial integrity. This place has a glamorous design, hundreds of rooms equipped with luxurious furnishings and decorations, and an enormous and gorgeous exterior space; continue to Notre Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office: Built between 1877 and 1883 this is one of the best examples of classical French colonial architecture. End of the tour is Ben Thanh Market: This bustling market is very popular with tourists, primarily due to its central location. It has a wide selection of goods ranging from fake Nike shoes to beautiful silk Ao Dai.
Overnight in Saigon.
Why visit these attractions: 
1. Independence Palace is A must-visit historical landmark when exploring Saigon
2. Dame Cathedral and Old Post Office are famous structures built during the French colonial period in Vietnam
3. Ben Thanh Market is a famous Local market in Saigon that can show visitor the local life 

DAY 13: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide

After breakfast, visitors depart to visit Cu Chi Tunnels, which is an underground defense system built by Viet Minh resistance officials from 1946 - 1948. The tunnel system includes clinics, rooms, kitchens, storage, and office. Length of about 250km, here is the Vietnam soldier’s battle base in the resistant American period. Have a short walk into the jungle to visit the traps, the secret entrance, the bunkers, and the underground hideouts
Overnight in Saigon

DAY 14 : Saigon - My Tho - Saigon ( Mekong Delta ) (B/-/-)
  • Private car and tour guide

The Mekong delta is known as The Nine Dragon River delta since it is formed by nine rivers. The background of this area is the largest site of endless paddy fields, coconut farms, and tropical gardens. Morning, drive to My Tho, known as the "rice basket" in Vietnam. Upon arrival Cruising through Mekong River, passing a fishing village. 
Visiting some small islets as Turtle, Dragon, Phoenix Island,.. under a green canopy of water coconut trees. Walking through some villages to a fruit garden. Taste tropical fruits, while having live traditional music. Have honey tea. Short rowing boat ride, enjoy the nice boat ride through natural islands and canals in Ben Tre under the shadow of the water coconut trees...
Return and Overnight in Saigon.
Why visit these attractions: 
1. My Tho is a picturesque city situated in the Mekong Delta region of southern Vietnam. Known for its enchanting waterways, Mỹ Tho is a gateway to the rich cultural tapestry of the Mekong River Delta

DAY 15: Saigon Departure (B/-/-)
  • Private car 

After breakfast, free leisure until time go to the airport to take flight home.

Price

Calendar of Departures:
Departure Date Price
Daily From$1,256.99 From$1,256.99 CUSTOMIZE TOUR
Price Policies
Price Includes Price Excludes
  • Accommodation 
  • Transportation with air-condition
  • Meals as mentioned in the itinerary ( B – breakfast, L – Lunch, D – diner) 
  • English speaking guide (for other languages supplements apply)
  • Fansipan cable car ticket 
  • Tours and transfers as mentioned 
  • Entrance fees for mentioned visits
  • Water during the itinerary (2 bottles/paxs/day)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks or meals not at above mentioned
  • Personal expenses and other services than mentioned
  • Flight ticket, visa & stamping fee
  • Laundry, telephone calls and expenditure of a personal nature
  • Supplement of room rate
  • Guide for Airport transfer
  • Suggestion tips - USD 5/person/day 
  • Surcharge for Early Check-in, Late Check-out 
Children Policy

 

For Asia Mystika Travel Experiences (excursions and day trips) children between the ages of 4 and 11, at dates of travel, will receive a 15% discount off the Adult price (based on total travelers - adults + children 4 -11), unless specified otherwise in a proposal. 

Cancellation/ Refund Policy

 

Cancellation must be made in writing by email and be received in time (please keep in mind weekends, public holidays, and different time zones on both ends).
The charges below apply unless different terms have been mentioned at quotation/booking time.

Individual traveler (1 – 8 people)

  • 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any) 
  • From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 10% of total tour cost
  • From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 25% of total tour cost
  • From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 50% of total tour cost
  • Between 7 days and 48 hours before arrival: 75% of total tour cost
  • Less than 48 hours before arrival: 90% of total tour cost
  • Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost

Group traveler (From 9 people)

  • 31 days and more before arrival: Non-refundable deposit (if any) 
  • From 30 days to 22 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 20% of total tour cost
  • From 21 days to 15 days’ prior arrival date: Non-refundable deposit or 70% of total tour cost
  • From 14 days to 08 days’ prior arrival date: 90% of total tour cost
  • Shortening or cancellation on site: 100% of total tour cost

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