Time: 15 days
CODE: VNS15D

WHAT MAKES THIS TOUR SPECIAL?

Unforgettable

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Engaging

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10 Days Northern Vietnam
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10 Days Northern Vietnam

TRIP ITINERARY

This Signature 15 day Vietnam Tour takes you from Hanoi to Bac Ha, Sapa, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Mekong Delta, combining food, culture, trekking, local villages, limestone landscapes, heritage towns, imperial history, and river life.

DAY 1: Arrival In Hanoi – Airport Pickup – Food Tour

Airport pickup and hotel check-in: Arrive in Hanoi and receive a warm airport welcome before transferring to your hotel and settling into Vietnam’s capital.Afternoon street food tour: Begin your Signature Vietnam adventure with a food tour through Hanoi’s bustling streets, tasting local favorites such as pho, banh mi, and spring rolls.

DAY 2: Hanoi City Tour

Ho Chi Minh Complex and Temple of Literature: Discover the historic Ho Chi Minh Complex, then continue to the Temple of Literature, a symbol of Vietnam’s scholarly past.Museum of Ethnology and Old Quarter cyclo: Visit the Museum of Ethnology to learn about Vietnam’s diverse cultures, then ride a traditional cyclo through Hanoi’s lively Old Quarter.

DAY 3: Hanoi – Bac Ha

Transfer to Bac Ha: Start early and travel to Bac Ha, a mountain town known for ethnic markets, calm highland scenery, and colorful local culture.Hoang A Tuong Palace: Explore Hoang A Tuong Palace, a striking early 20th-century building that blends Eastern and Western architectural influences.Bac Ha Market if timing allows: If your visit falls on a Sunday, experience Bac Ha Market, where local ethnic communities trade goods and socialize in traditional clothing.

DAY 4: Bac Ha – Sapa

Ban Pho Village hike: Begin with a short hike to Ban Pho Village, home to Hmong communities and surrounded by green hills, terraced fields, orchards, plums, and peaches.O Quy Ho Pass and Silver Waterfall: Continue to Sapa, crossing O Quy Ho Pass and stopping at Silver Waterfall before arriving in the misty mountain town.Evening in Sapa: Spend the evening exploring Sapa’s market, cafes, and town streets at your own pace.

DAY 5: Sapa Full-Day Trek – Lao Chai – Ta Van – Hanoi

Lao Chai trekking: Set out on a trek through Sapa’s green valleys, beginning in Lao Chai Village, where you meet Black Hmong communities and see local weaving and embroidery.Ta Van Village: Continue to Ta Van Village, home to the Giay ethnic group and surrounded by rice terraces, streams, and mountain views.Return to Hanoi: After the trek, return to Hanoi, carrying the mountain landscapes and village encounters from Sapa with you.

DAY 6: Hanoi – Pu Luong

Transfer to Pu Luong Nature Reserve: Be picked up again at your Hanoi hotel at 8:00 AM and travel to Pu Luong Nature Reserve, known for rolling hills, forests, stilt houses, and mountain valleys.Don Hamlet and Hieu Hamlet: Visit Don Hamlet and Hieu Hamlet, where water wheels, streams, slow village life, and natural scenery create a peaceful mountain retreat.Overnight in Pu Luong: Spend the night surrounded by greenery and the quiet atmosphere of Pu Luong.

DAY 7: Pu Luong – Ninh Binh

Tom Village and water wheels: Begin the day in Tom Village, where you can see traditional water wheels and learn about local farming techniques.Transfer to Ninh Binh: Continue to Ninh Binh, a province known for dramatic limestone karsts, calm waterways, and countryside scenery.Cuc Phuong National Park: Stop at Cuc Phuong National Park, Vietnam’s oldest national park, and visit animal rescue centers that care for endangered species such as langurs and pangolins.

DAY 8: Full Day Ninh Binh

Mua Cave viewpoint: Climb to the top of Mua Cave for panoramic views over limestone mountains, rivers, rice fields, and the surrounding countryside.Bich Dong Pagoda: Visit Bich Dong Pagoda, an ancient temple built into a mountainside and known for its peaceful spiritual setting.Trang An boat trip: End the day with a boat trip through Trang An, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with caves, rivers, limestone mountains, and lush landscapes.

DAY 9: Ninh Binh – Ha Long Bay

Transfer to Ha Long Bay: Set off early for Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for emerald waters and towering limestone islands.Luxury cruise and bay scenery: Board a cruise and sail among limestone islands while enjoying the peaceful atmosphere of the bay.Luon Cave and Titov Island: Visit Luon Cave by kayak or rowing boat, then continue to Titov Island for a viewpoint hike or beach relaxation. Dinner on the cruise: As evening falls, enjoy dinner on board while Ha Long Bay shimmers under the night sky.

DAY 10: Ha Long – Da Nang – Hoi An

Morning Tai Chi and Sung Sot Cave: Begin with a Tai Chi session on the cruise deck, enjoy breakfast, and explore Sung Sot Cave before disembarking.Flight to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An: Fly to Da Nang and transfer to Hoi An, where lantern-lit streets, old houses, and a blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, and European influences welcome you.

DAY 11: Hoi An Ancient Town – Bay Mau Coconut Forest – An Bang Beach

Hoi An Ancient Town: Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for yellow-walled houses, historic streets, shops, and colorful lanterns.Bay Mau Coconut Forest: Visit Bay Mau Coconut Forest and take a basket boat ride through the lush mangrove area.An Bang Beach: Later, relax on An Bang Beach and enjoy the sea breeze after the cultural sightseeing.

DAY 12: Hoi An – Hai Van Pass – Hue

Scenic Hai Van Pass: Travel from Hoi An to Hue via the Hai Van Pass, with dramatic mountain and coastal views along the route.Hue Citadel: In Hue, visit the Hue Citadel, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, and explore its palaces, temples, gates, and royal history.

DAY 13: Hue – Ho Chi Minh City

Tu Hieu Pagoda and Tu Duc Mausoleum: After breakfast, visit Tu Hieu Pagoda and the poetic Tu Duc Mausoleum, two peaceful sites connected to Hue’s spiritual and imperial heritage.Xuan Thuy Incense Village: Continue to Xuan Thuy Incense Village to see how traditional incense is made.Flight to Ho Chi Minh City: In the afternoon, fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s bustling southern metropolis.

DAY 14: Mekong Delta – My Tho – Ben Tre

My Tho and Vinh Trang Pagoda: Explore the Mekong Delta, beginning with My Tho and Vinh Trang Pagoda.Mekong River and Ben Tre: Cruise along the Mekong River to Ben Tre, famous for coconut groves, local workshops, coconut candy, and traditional river life.

DAY 15: Ho Chi Minh City Tour – Airport Drop-Off

Ho Chi Minh City highlights: Spend the last day visiting Ho Chi Minh City highlights such as the War Remnants Museum, Independence Palace, and Notre Dame Cathedral.Airport drop-off: Reflect on the diverse landscapes, cultures, and memories of your journey before your airport drop-off and the end of the Signature Vietnam Tour.
The itinerary is subject to change or cancellation due to weather conditions.
  • Included: Ground transport, English-speaking guide, accommodation, activities & meals mentioned above.
  • Not included: Airfares, visa fees, travel insurance, gratuities, personal expenses & all other services not clearly mentioned above.

WHY TRAVEL WITH YESD?

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We give local people employment, income and learning opportunities so they are directly involved in your tourism experience. Our guides and hosts will give you a special insight into culture and life in Vietnam.

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We aim to minimise the negative impacts of tourism on the environment and the local community while contributing positively to local economies. We don’t just talk responsible tourism, we act!

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Part of all profits from our tours go towards a community fund and social projects. This money allows us to make infrastructure improvements and provide other important resources to those in need.

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    Hi, I'm Chi from the Marketing Partnership team at YESD. My work gives me many opportunities to travel here and there and meet many different people from various ethnic minority groups. More than that, through every project we have done, I hope we can somehow improve local people's daily lives and inspire more children to go to school for a better future.