Tour overview

This 15-day trip travels the length of Vietnam from south to north, with short flights to save time. A local leader travels with the group, which numbers no more than twelve. You stay fourteen nights in hotels, a Mekong guesthouse and an overnight boat, with breakfast daily and several meals.

After a welcome dinner in Ho Chi Minh City you visit the War Remnants Museum and the Cu Chi Tunnels, then cruise the Mekong Delta and stay a night in a local guesthouse.

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A flight takes you to Hoi An for three nights in its lantern-lit old town, then you explore the Imperial City and royal tombs of Hue. From Hanoi you visit the limestone landscapes of Ninh Binh and spend a night on a boat in Ha Long Bay.

The physical rating is low. This trip suits first-time visitors who want the whole of Vietnam at a comfortable pace.

Trip highlights

  • The Cu Chi Tunnels (Day 2)
  • The Mekong Delta (Day 3)
  • Hoi An old town (Days 5–7)
  • Hue Imperial City (Day 9)
  • Ninh Binh (Days 11–12)
  • A night in Ha Long Bay (Day 13)

Your route

13 stops from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

15-day route: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta – Hoi An – Hue – Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay – Hanoi
  1. Ho Chi Minh City Days 1–2
  2. Mekong Delta Day 3
  3. Ho Chi Minh City Day 4
  4. Da Nang Day 5
  5. Hoi An Days 5–7
  6. My Son Sanctuary Day 7
  7. Hai Van Pass Day 8
  8. Hue Days 8–9
  9. Hanoi Day 10
  10. Cuc Phuong National Park Day 11
  11. Ninh Binh Days 11–12
  12. Halong Bay Day 13
  13. Hanoi Days 14–15

Why choose this tour

The whole of Vietnam in two weeks. A night on the water in Ha Long Bay.

Best suited to

  • First-time visitors to Vietnam
  • History lovers
  • Solo travellers
  • Food lovers
A traditional boat on a palm-lined channel of the Mekong Delta

Day-by-day itinerary

15 days from Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam to Hanoi, Vietnam

  1. Day 1 · Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City

    A welcome dinner.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Dinner
  2. Day 2 · Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants Museum Cu Chi

    The tunnels.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  3. Day 3 · Mekong Delta Mekong Delta

    A boat cruise.

    Hotel
    Guesthouse
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Mekong Delta, Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh City

    Fruit and markets.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  5. Day 5 · Da Nang, Hoi An Hoi An

    Fly to Hoi An.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  6. Day 6 · Hoi An Hoi An

    A free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  7. Day 7 · Hoi An Hoi An

    Another free day.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  8. Day 8 · Hai Van Pass, Hue Hue

    Over the pass.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  9. Day 9 · Hue Imperial City, Thien Mu Pagoda Hue

    The Imperial City.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  10. Day 10 · Hanoi Hanoi

    Fly north.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  11. Day 11 · Ninh Binh Ninh Binh

    Limestone karsts.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
  12. Day 12 · Ninh Binh Ninh Binh

    A free morning.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast
  13. Day 13 · Ha Long Bay Ha Long Bay

    A night on the bay.

    Hotel
    Overnight boat
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Ha Long Bay, Hanoi Hanoi

    Back to Hanoi.

    Hotel
    Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner
  15. Day 15 · Hanoi Hanoi

    The trip ends.

    Meals
    Breakfast
Paper lanterns lit up at the Hoi An night market

Where you stay

  • Ho Chi Minh City (2 nights) Hotel
  • Mekong Delta (1 night) Guesthouse
  • Ho Chi Minh City (1 night) Hotel
  • Hoi An (3 nights) Hotel
  • Hue (2 nights) Hotel
  • Hanoi (1 night) Hotel
  • Ninh Binh (2 nights) Hotel
  • Ha Long Bay (1 night) Overnight boat
  • Hanoi (1 night) Hotel

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Accommodation 14 nights in hotels, a guesthouse and a boat
  • Meals 14 breakfasts, 6 lunches and 4 dinners
  • Internal flights, private vehicles and arrival transfer
  • Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum
  • Mekong boat cruise and home-cooked lunch
  • Hue Imperial City, Ninh Binh and Ha Long Bay cruise
  • Local leader throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 7 lunches and 10 dinners
  • International flights
  • Optional activities
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
The Meridian Gate of the Imperial City in Hue

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want luxury hotels
  • You want most meals included
  • You want a slow beach holiday
  • You want international flights included — they are not

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: Days 3, 5, 9–11 and 13 · Dinner: Days 1, 3 and 13–14
FCDO advice UK FCDO travel advice for Vietnam
An entrance to the Cu Chi Tunnels, Vietnam

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £1,737 per person, twin share, tour only. 376 upcoming departures.

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

No, UK citizens can visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days.

Are internal flights included?

Yes, from Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang and from Hue to Hanoi.

What is the Mekong guesthouse like?

A simple family-run guesthouse with a home-cooked meal.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast daily and several lunches and dinners.

Can I have my own room?

A single supplement may be available; otherwise solo travellers share with someone of the same gender.

How many people travel together?

No more than twelve travellers, with a local leader.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

ATOL protected 100% financially protected in a Trust bank account PTS 6035 4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary

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