Want to experience Vietnam’s north, center, and south in one meaningful journey? This 15-day, 14-night Signature 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.
View Itinerary Book This TourThis Signature Vietnam Tour is designed for travelers who want a complete north-to-south experience with cultural depth and natural variety. Start in Hanoi, continue to Bac Ha and Sapa, explore Pu Luong and Ninh Binh, cruise Ha Long Bay, discover Hoi An and Hue, then finish with Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.
Begin with airport pickup, a Hanoi street food tour, historic landmarks, museums, and a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter.
Visit Hoang A Tuong Palace, colorful ethnic markets when available, Ban Pho Village, O Quy Ho Pass, Silver Waterfall, and Sapa trekking routes.
Explore Don Hamlet, Hieu Hamlet, traditional stilt houses, water wheels, valleys, forests, and peaceful mountain scenery.
Visit Cuc Phuong National Park, Mua Cave, Bich Dong Pagoda, and Trang An’s cave-and-river scenery.
Cruise Ha Long Bay, visit Luon Cave, Titov Island, Sung Sot Cave, then continue to Hoi An, Da Nang, Hai Van Pass, and Hue.
End with Hue’s pagodas and mausoleums, Ho Chi Minh City landmarks, and a Mekong Delta journey through My Tho and Ben Tre.
Follow the journey from Hanoi arrival to Bac Ha, Sapa, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, the Mekong Delta, and your final airport drop-off.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Well what can I say about my Ha Chiang loop trip I did with Yesd. They were excellent from start to finish. As a 54 year old man I did the loop solo with my driver Chinh as I wanted to avoid the happy water and karaoke aspect. Chinh understood this perfectly and took me on a fabulous trip. We took local routes when he could, avoiding some of main routes. He kept ahead of the ‘Mongolian army’ as he called the throngs of other loopers and often arrived at view points before they arrived …
It was a unique experience that allowed me to truly experience sustainable tourism. The activities took place in breathtaking landscapes and gave us the opportunity to learn firsthand about the traditions and lifestyle of the local communities. The team was very attentive and took care of every detail to ensure we enjoyed our stay to the fullest.
Realmente lo recomiendo! es una manera hermosa de descubrir Ha Giang y, al mismo tiempo, contribuir a un turismo responsable.
An amazing experience! Incredible guides! You almost feel privileged compared to other groups. The accommodation is top-notch; the house, the welcome, the meals—everything is perfect. The mountain trek is magical, the motorbike trek is insane, incredible views the whole time, and super enriching stories. Thank you again to the entire YESD Travel team; they are truly wonderful people.
Practical answers to help you understand the route, travel style, northern trekking, Ha Long Bay cruise, central Vietnam highlights, Mekong Delta experience, inclusions, and whether this 15-day Vietnam itinerary is the right fit for your trip.
This tour lasts 15 days and 14 nights, starting with arrival in Hanoi and ending with a Ho Chi Minh City tour and airport drop-off.
The itinerary includes Hanoi, Bac Ha, Sapa, Pu Luong, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh City, and the Mekong Delta.
Yes. This itinerary is designed as a broad Vietnam journey, combining major highlights with local cultural experiences, nature, food, trekking, heritage towns, and river life.
Yes. The route includes village hiking in Bac Ha and a full-day Sapa trek through Lao Chai and Ta Van, with cultural encounters along the way.
Yes. The itinerary includes an overnight Ha Long Bay cruise with Luon Cave, Titov Island, Sung Sot Cave, meals on board, and bay scenery.
The Central Vietnam section includes Hoi An Ancient Town, Bay Mau Coconut Forest, An Bang Beach, Hai Van Pass, Hue Citadel, Tu Hieu Pagoda, Tu Duc Mausoleum, and Xuan Thuy Incense Village.
Yes. Day 14 includes the Mekong Delta, with My Tho, Vinh Trang Pagoda, Ben Tre, coconut groves, river cruising, and local product experiences.
Ground transport, English-speaking guide, accommodation, and activities and meals mentioned in the itinerary are included.
Yes. The itinerary may change or be cancelled due to weather conditions or operational factors such as transport and cruise schedules.