Private Tour
Vietnam North to South 14 Days
Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City — The Ultimate Journey
Tour Overview
Traverse the full length of Vietnam on this definitive 14-day journey from Hanoi in the north to Ho Chi Minh City in the south. Along the way, cruise through the limestone cathedrals of Ha Long Bay, explore the imperial citadel of Hue, wander the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, and navigate the floating markets of the Mekong Delta.
This is Vietnam in all its contrasts — ancient and modern, serene and chaotic, mountainous and aquatic. With private guides at every stop, you’ll experience the country through its people, its food, and its stories.
Tour Highlights
- ◆ Cruise Ha Long Bay on a private junk boat with kayaking and cave exploration
- ◆ Walk Hanoi’s Old Quarter with a local food blogger — taste pho, bun cha & egg coffee
- ◆ Explore the Imperial Citadel and royal tombs of Hue along the Perfume River
- ◆ Wander Hoi An’s lantern-lit Ancient Town by night
- ◆ Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City
- ◆ Navigate the floating markets of the Mekong Delta by sampan
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Airport pickup and transfer to your hotel in the French Quarter. Evening cyclo tour through the atmospheric Old Quarter, followed by a welcome dinner of northern Vietnamese specialties.
Full-day exploration: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first university, 1070 AD), Hoan Kiem Lake, and Ngoc Son Temple. Afternoon street food tour through the Old Quarter’s 36 guild streets. Evening water puppet show.
Drive to Ha Long Bay (2.5 hrs). Board your private junk boat for an overnight cruise. Kayak through hidden lagoons, swim in emerald waters, and watch sunset from the deck. Fresh seafood dinner under the stars.
Tai chi on deck at sunrise. Visit a floating fishing village, then cruise back through the karst labyrinth. Return to Hanoi. Evening at leisure — explore Train Street or sample bia hoi (fresh beer) on a street corner.
Morning flight to Hue. Afternoon boat cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit the Imperial Citadel — the seat of the Nguyen dynasty emperors. Evening dinner featuring Hue’s royal cuisine.
Explore the elaborate royal tombs: Tu Duc (poet-emperor’s lakeside mausoleum), Khai Dinh (fusion of Vietnamese and European architecture), and Minh Mang (classical Chinese-influenced design). Afternoon visit to a local garden house for tea with the owner.
Scenic drive over the Hai Van Pass (Cloud Pass) — one of the world’s most beautiful coastal roads. Stop at Lang Co Beach and Marble Mountain. Arrive in Hoi An. Evening walking tour of the lantern-lit Ancient Town and Japanese Covered Bridge.
Morning visit to a local market to select ingredients. Hands-on cooking class featuring Hoi An specialties: cao lau noodles, white rose dumplings, and banh xeo. Afternoon at leisure — get measured for custom clothing (Hoi An is famous for its tailors) or cycle through rice paddies.
Half-day excursion to My Son — the ancient Cham temple complex dating from the 4th–14th centuries, nestled in a jungle valley. Afternoon return to Hoi An. Free time for the beach or more Old Town exploration.
Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Afternoon exploration: Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Evening food tour by motorbike through District 4’s backstreets.
Half-day excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels — crawl through the narrow underground passageways that played a crucial role in the Vietnam War. Afternoon visit to Chinatown (Cho Lon) and Binh Tay Market.
Full-day journey into the Mekong Delta. Cruise the mighty river, visit a coconut candy workshop, bike through fruit orchards, and paddle a sampan through narrow canals lined with water coconut palms. Lunch at a riverside garden restaurant.
Free day. Options: visit the Jade Emperor Pagoda, explore Dong Khoi Street’s boutiques, take a street art tour, or enjoy a rooftop sunset cocktail. Farewell dinner at one of Saigon’s finest restaurants.
Morning at leisure. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for departure.
What’s Included
- 13 nights boutique accommodation
- Daily breakfast, 5 lunches, 4 dinners
- Private English-speaking guide throughout
- All domestic flights (Hanoi→Hue, Da Nang→HCMC)
- Private air-conditioned vehicle & driver
- Ha Long Bay overnight cruise (private cabin)
- All entrance fees & activities
- Airport transfers & 24/7 support
Pricing & Booking
From $2,680 per person (based on 2 travelers). The most comprehensive way to experience Vietnam.
Private tours available year-round with flexible departure dates. Price varies by group size, hotel tier, and season.
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