14-Day Vietnam Local Experience I Village Visits & Iconic Sights

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Overview

Begin your journey in Ho Chi Minh City and finish in Hanoi with the Vietnam Local Tour in 14 Days.” This thoughtfully designed itinerary takes you through nine incredible destinations across Vietnam, offering a complete and immersive travel experience. Over 14 days, you’ll discover the country’s stunning landscapes, rich culture, and vibrant local life. The package includes accommodation, transport, experienced local guides

Our signature experiences:
Travel the full length of Vietnam, from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
Enjoy the Vietnamese local experience: Cooking Class, Local Village or relaxed with Vietnamese Massage
Experience daily life like a local and connect with local communities
Cruise through the breathtaking scenery of Lan Ha Bay less tourists
Explore the historic Cu Chi Tunnels and discover the Mekong Delta

Special note: If you wish to change the starting point from Hanoi and ends in Ho Chi Minh (Please contact us).

Activity location

Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Đường Trường Sơn
- 705000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Đường Trường Sơn
- 705000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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Travellers

Group Tour (3-Star Hotels)

3-Star Hotels: Accommodation is 3-star, central location. Details on the itinerary
3 Star Services
Duration: 14 days
Meals Included: Meals as indicated in the programme. This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request
Start in Saigon/Ends in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Can Tho - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Ninh Binh
Private Car/Limousine/Bus: All transport during tour on air–conditioned vehicle
Guides: Other languages for an additional cost on your request
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

€1,981.08 x 1 Adult€1,981.08

Paid at activity€164.37

Total

Until Sun, 9 Aug

Group Tour (4-Star Hotels)

4-Star Hotels: Accommodation is 4-star, central location. Details on the itinerary
4-star Services
Duration: 14 days
Meals Included as mentioned: Meals as indicated in the programme. This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request
Start in Saigon/Ends in Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Can Tho - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Ninh Binh
Limousine/Private Car/ Bus: All transport during tour on air–conditioned vehicle
Guides: English Speaking guide: Other languages for an additional cost on your request
Pickup included

Starting time: 08:00

Price details

€1,686.95 x 1 Adult€1,686.95

Paid at activity€164.37

Total

Until Sun, 9 Aug

What's included, what's not

All sightseeing tickets according to the itinerary
Accommodation: 12 Nights in Hotels (Central location) & 1 Night on Halong Bay Cruise.
Accommodation is accommodated by your choice: 3-star or 4-star or 5-star.
This tour offers Vegetarian and Vegan food options on request.
Service charges and government tax
Door-to-door pick-up & drop-off services by private car
Tissues and water on coach
24/7 hotline support guaranteed
French/German/Spanish speaking guides are available upon request. The surcharge will be applied
Air-conditioned bus or private cars for the excursions
Experienced English-speaking guide
International flights and departure taxes
Drink, Personal expenses, tips, and service charge
Early check-in and late check-out (If not mentioned)
Personal expenses & tips
Visa to Vietnam
Services not mentioned in inclusion part
Internal Flight Tickets: Can Tho - Da Nang & Hue - Hanoi

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialised infant seats are available
Not recommended for pregnant travellers
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Day 1: Welcome to Vietnam - Ho Chi Minh Arrival

2 stops
Meals: Not included
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotels: Acnos Hotel Saigon or Similar 4-Star Hotels: La Passion Hotel Saigon or Similar

Tan Son Nhat International Airport

45m
Admission ticket included

Upon your arrival in Vietnam, Our personnel will hold your signboard name and awaiting at the meeting point.

Ho Chi Minh City

You'll land at Tan Son Nhat International Airport and head to your hotel in District 1. Check-in happens from 2:00 PM onward, so there's time to grab lunch or rest after your flight. The afternoon and evening are yours to settle in and explore the area at whatever pace feels right.

Day 2: Saigon City & Cu Chi Tunnels

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotels: Acnos Hotel Saigon or Similar 4-Star Hotels: La Passion Hotel Saigon or Similar

Reunification Palace. Hcmc. Vietnam

1h
Admission ticket included

Morning, we explore the Re-Unification Palace, which was the home and workplace of the president of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, and played a pivotal role in the war's end.

Saigon Notre Dame Cathedral

2h
Admission ticket included

Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, a stunning example of French colonial architecture, and learn about its unique history. Continue your tour at the War Remnants Museum, which provides a thought-provoking look into the harsh realities of the Vietnam War.

Cu Chi Tunnels

3h
Admission ticket included

Afternoon, we leave the city and drive 60km to Cu Chi, where you can delve into the intricate system of tunnels and explore the Cu Chi Tunnel, an impressive feat of engineering that played a significant role in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy tea, cassava (guerrilla's food during the war). Once the tour is complete, we will make our way back to the city.

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta - Can Tho

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotels: Wink Hotel Can Tho or Similar 4-Star Hotels: TTC Hotel Can Tho or Similar

Ho Chi Minh City

After breakfast, you'll travel from Saigon towards the Mekong Delta with your guide and driver heading to Cai Be.

Cai Be

Once there, A boat takes you along the river through canals lined with fruit orc•Enjoy scenic views of the countryside along the way. •River Experience: Board a private boat to cruise along the Mekong River and its smaller canals, passing through lush fruit orchards and observing authentic riverside life. •Cultural Visits: Stop at local craft workshops to see traditional production methods, and visit Phu Chau Pagoda, a peaceful spiritual site reflecting local beliefs. Continue with a village walk to interact with residents and experience daily life. Lunch: Enjoy a local speciality lunch featuring the famous “elephant ear fish”, a highlight of Mekong cuisine. hards where you'll see how locals actually live. You'll stop at craft workshops and Phu Chau Pagoda, plus take a village tour. Lunch features the famous elephant ear fish. Later in the afternoon, you'll row through shaded canals and pick seasonal fruits along the way.

Can Tho

Afternoon: Experience a relaxing hand-rowed sampan ride through narrow, shaded canals surrounded by water coconut trees. Along the way, taste seasonal tropical fruits freshly picked from the orchards. Transfer: Continue your journey to Can Tho, the cultural hub of the Mekong Delta.

Day 4: Can Tho - Cai Rang Floating Villages - Fly to Da Nang

3 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: Rose Garden Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Delicacy Hotel or Similar

Cai Rang Floating Market

3h
Admission ticket included

Morning (08:00): After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the pier and board a motorboat to visit the vibrant Cai Rang Floating Market, one of the largest and most authentic markets in the Mekong Delta. + Market Experience: Witness the bustling trading activities on the river, where boats are filled with fruits and local goods. Enjoy a bowl of Hu Tieu (rice noodle soup) while soaking in the lively atmosphere, along with the distinctive scent of tropical fruits like durian. + Late Morning: Return to the mainland and head to Ninh Kieu Pier, a well-known riverside landmark, for lunch and a short rest.

Can Tho International Airport

2h
Admission ticket included

Transfer & Flight: Proceed to Can Tho Airport for your domestic flight (approx. 1.5 hours) to Da Nang. *** All other flights are not included. ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Vietnam Asia Travel as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travellers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travellers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Danang International Airport

2h
Admission ticket included

Arrival & Transfer: Upon arrival, transfer by private vehicle to Hoi An, a charming ancient town known for its peaceful ambiance and heritage architecture. Afternoon / Evening: Check in at your hotel and enjoy free time to relax or explore the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An.

Day 5: Coconut Jungle - Basket Boat - Flower Lantern Release

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: Rose Garden Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Delicacy Hotel & Spa or Similar

Cam Thanh

3h00: Our Minivan and a tour guide pick you up at the hotel lobby •Hoi An Ancient Town: The tour of Hoi An includes exploring the bustling Hoi An Market, the colourful Chinese Assembly Hall, ancient houses like Phung Hung and Tan Ky, the Museum, the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, as well as handicraft shops and charming local areas. Especially, you will enjoy art shows at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House. •Dinner: Have dinner at a local restaurant with special food

Thu Bon River

2h
Admission ticket included

Have dinner at a local restaurant with special food Boat Ride: Enjoy your time with the boat ride and release the flower lantern to pray for the lucks to you and your family. 19h30: Our guide will take you back to your hotel in Hoi An. Spend the rest of the day relaxing or exploring Hoi An at your own pace

Day 6: My Son Sanctuary Morning Tour - Evening Hoi An Foodie Tour

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, snacks
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: Rose Garden Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Delicacy Hotel & Spa or Similar

My Son Sanctuary

5h
Admission ticket included

8:00 am: Our guide will pick you up at your hotel and depart for My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Site. At My Son, spend about 2 hours exploring the sanctuary with a local English-speaking guide, gaining insights into the history and culture of the ancient Champa civilisation. Stroll among centuries-old temples, admire their unique architecture, and enjoy a captivating traditional Champa dance performance (Apsara Dance). Return to the minivan and travel to a local house to learn how to make rice paper. You will have the chance to enjoy your own handmade product afterwards. Return to the van for lunch at another local house. Relax with cold herbal tea, delicious local food, and fresh air. Take a boat trip to Hoi An, enjoying the cool breeze on board and beautiful river scenery along the Thu Bon River, the largest river in Central Vietnam. 14h00 pm: Arrive in Hoi An and drop-off at your hotel

Hoi An Ancient Town

3h
Admission ticket included

Enjoy an evening in Hoi An exploring hidden gems and local flavours. Visit a nearby farming village to experience daily life, then return to town for a street food journey featuring dishes like white rose dumplings, banh beo, my quang, pancakes, BBQ pork rolls, and banh mi. End with Vietnamese coffee before exploring Hoi An by night or returning to your hotel.

Day 7: Hoi An - Hue

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: Thanh Lich Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Thanh Lich Royal Hotel or Similar

Hoi An

Morning: After breakfast, depart from Hoi An and begin a scenic journey to Hue, travelling along one of Vietnam’s most beautiful coastal routes. Hai Van Pass: Cross the famous Hai Van Pass, known for its breathtaking mountain and ocean views—perfect for memorable photo stops.

Hue

En Route Stops: Enjoy several highlights along the way: Marble Mountains: A cluster of limestone hills with caves, temples, and panoramic viewpoints. My Khe Beach: A long stretch of white sand, considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam. Lang Co Beach: A peaceful coastal village with crystal-clear waters and scenic surroundings. Lap An Lagoon: A tranquil lagoon offering stunning reflections of mountains and sky. Arrival in Hue: Reach Hue in the afternoon, check in at your hotel, and enjoy time at leisure to rest or explore.

Day 8: Hue Countryside - Thuy Bieu Eco Village - Cooking & Foot Massage

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: Thanh Lich Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Thanh Lich Royal Hotel or Similar

Thien Mu Pagoda

2h
Admission ticket included

In the morning, 8h00AmThe guide and driver pick up after your breakfast. Thien Mu Pagoda is Hue’s most iconic pagoda, beautifully located along the Perfume River and strongly linked to the Nguyen Dynasty

Thuỷ Biều, Huế.

5h
Admission ticket included

Visit Thuy Bieu Village, a peaceful eco-village known for its garden houses and pomelo orchards. Enjoy a welcome drink at a local home before cycling through the countryside to discover village life and visit traditional workshops such as incense-making, joss-paper crafting, and paper painting. Return to a local house for a relaxing foot massage, followed by a hands-on cooking class where you will learn to prepare Hue specialities, including fig salad with shrimp and pork, Banh Ram It, and Banh Khoai. Savour the dishes you have prepared for lunch, relax, and then transfer back to your hotel.

Day 9: Hue - Flight to Hanoi

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Classic Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Hanoi Authentic Hotel or Similar

Phu Bai

Transfer to Hue Airport for a short domestic flight to Hanoi. *** All other flights are not included. ** The cost of internal airfares is paid separately upon arrival to Vietnam Asia Travel as a local payment. The airfare fees are separated from the main tour cost because the prices of internal airfare can vary based on a number of factors, such as travel period, availability of flights, and fuel taxes. We keep it as a local payment to benefit our travellers by keeping tour costs lower and providing more flexibility during the booking process, and ensuring that travellers have a smooth and stress-free experience while on their trip.

Noi Bai Airport Hotel

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel in the Old Quarter Check-in and settle into your accommodation Free time to explore Hanoi Old Quarter: wander through narrow streets, visit local shops, or enjoy cafés

Day 10: Hanoi - Travel to Ninh Binh

3 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Classic Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Hanoi Authentic Hoetl or Similar

Hoa Lu

In the morning, 8h00Am. your guide choices you up and departs south to Ninh Binh province as part of your Vietnam tours 14 days journey. + Ninh Binh is known for its dramatic limestone landscapes, peaceful rivers, and rich historical significance. + Late in the morning, visit Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, where you will learn about Vietnam’s early feudal dynasties. + Hoa Lu Ancient Capital was the political centre of Vietnam in the 10th–11th centuries, surrounded by stunning karst mountains and historical temples. + At midday, enjoy a cycling experience around the local village followed by lunch at a 5-star restaurant serving regional specialities. +Ninh Binh villages offer a peaceful countryside atmosphere with rice fields, traditional houses, and authentic rural life.

Hoa Lu - Tam Coc Day Tours

2h
Admission ticket included

In the early afternoon, take a 1.5-hour bamboo boat ride in Tam Coc, gliding through limestone mountains and river caves. Tam Coc is often called “Halong Bay on land,” famous for its scenic karst formations and tranquil waterways. Later in the afternoon, climb nearly 500 steps up Mua Cave for a panoramic view of the entire area.

Mua Caves

1h
Admission ticket included

Mua Cave viewpoint is one of the most iconic spots in Ninh Binh, offering breathtaking views over rice fields and the Ngo Dong River. In the evening, return to Hanoi.

Day 11: Hanoi - Travel Halong Bay - Lan Ha Bay

1 stop
Meals: breakfast, lunch, snacks
Accommodation: + 3-Star Cruise: Amanda Cruise or Similar + 4-Star Cruise: Le Journey Elegance Cruise or Similar

Lan Ha Bay

14h
Admission ticket included

8h00Am After your breakfast at the hotel. Pick up & depart from Hanoi by car, heading towards Hai Phong, arriving around midday Board your cruise and enjoy a welcome drink while checking into your cabin Begin cruising through the stunning landscapes of Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay where is less touristy, surrounded by limestone karsts and emerald waters Afternoon activities include kayaking or swimming at Ba Trai Dao Beach, known for its clear water and scenic beauty Relax onboard with happy hour and take in the sunset views Enjoy a delicious dinner on the cruise, followed by free time to unwind or join onboard activities

Day 12: Halong Bay - Back Hanoi

2 stops
Meals: breakfast, lunch
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Classic Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Hanoi Authentic Hotel or Similar

Halong Bay

Start your morning with an optional Tai Chi session on the sundeck or relax with a cup of tea while enjoying the peaceful bay views Take a rowing boat or sampan ride to explore hidden caves and remote islands within the bay Return to the cruise for a light brunch as the boat continues its journey back Check out of your cabin before disembarkation

Hanoi

+ Transfer back to Hanoi by car (approximately 3 hours) +15h00 Arrival in Hanoi to recheck in with the rest of the day at leisure

Day 13: Hanoi Incense Village - Water Puppet Show

2 stops
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: 3-Star Hotel: La Passion Classic Hotel or Similar 4-Star Hotel: Hanoi Authentic Hotel or Similar

INCENSE VILLAGE HANOI TOUR

5h
Admission ticket included

8h00 Am: The guide pick you up to visit the Incense Village Discover the traditional art of incense making with a visit to a local incense village. Meet skilled artisans and learn about the centuries-old process of crafting colourful incense sticks by hand. Stroll through the village, observe daily life, and capture memorable photos of vibrant incense displays. Enjoy a hands-on experience creating your own incense sticks while gaining insight into this important cultural tradition. After exploring the village and interacting with local craftsmen, return to your hotel with a deeper appreciation of Vietnam’s heritage and craftsmanship. + After the tour, 13h00 return to the hotel

Thang Long Water Puppet

1h
Admission ticket included

20h00: You will enjoy the water puppet perform show.

Day 14: Time to say goodbye - Hanoi Departure

1 stop
Meals: breakfast
Accommodation: Not included

Noi Bai Airport Hotel

2h
Admission ticket included

Meet your driver at the hotel lobby for transfer to Noi Bai International Airport (approx. 45 minutes) Please inform in advance whether your flight departs from the domestic or international terminal Recommended arrival time at the airport: International flights: at least 3 hours before departure Domestic flights: at least 2 hours before departure

Location

Activity location

Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Đường Trường Sơn
- 705000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

Meeting/Redemption Point

Tan Son Nhat International Airport
- Đường Trường Sơn
- 705000, Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, Hồ Chí Minh, Vietnam

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