
Vietnam Highlights: From North to Central
$879
Hanoi - Ninh Binh - Halong - Da Nang - Bana Hill - Hoi An
TOUR-0010 | Private tour | 6 days
Code: TOUR-181
Private tour
Duration: 14 days
This 14-day journey through Vietnam showcases the country’s diverse culture, landscapes, and heritage. Begin in Hanoi, where ancient temples and bustling Old Quarter streets reveal the capital’s charm. Travel north to Lao Cai and Sapa, immersing yourself in the vibrant cultures of hill tribes and admiring terraced rice fields nestled among misty mountains. Continue with a serene overnight cruise on Halong Bay, surrounded by its iconic limestone karsts. Head south to the imperial city of Hue, exploring royal citadels and tranquil pagodas before experiencing the lantern-lit streets and riverside atmosphere of Hoi An. Conclude your adventure on the tropical island of Phu Quoc, where white-sand beaches and crystal waters provide the perfect retreat. This itinerary balances cultural discovery, historical exploration, and relaxation, offering a complete journey into the essence of Vietnam.
Include:
Private transferring
Hotel accommodation in Hanoi City
Meal: NIL
Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be picked up from airport to a hotel in Hanoi for check in and relax.
Overnight in Hanoi City
Flight: PLEASE ADVISE ?
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Night train from Hanoi – Lao Cai (Soft sleeper, A/C, 4 berth cabin)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AM: After breakfast at hotel, start city tour with Hanoi Complex for visit Hanoi Mausoleum, Hanoi Museum and One pillar pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Continue to visit Literature temple, the first University in Vietnam in 16th century. Have lunch in one of famous restaurant in Hanoi.
PM: Visit Ethnological museum then have Cyclo in the Old Quarter and visit Dong Xuan market. Visit Hanoi Train Street. Dinner at local restaurant before transfer to Hanoi Railway Station for night train to Lao Cai.
Overnight on train
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Hotel accommodation in Sapa Town
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning, local guide will pick you up at Lao Cai Railway Station and transfer to Sapa Town to enjoy your breakfast & have shower.
After that we will transfer to Fansipan Legend Cable car station, which is the longest and most modern system of its type in the world. Riding cable car to reach the “Indochina Rooftop”, which is 3,143m above sea level before visiting Bich Van Pagoda located at a height of 3,037m. From the Peak, you can also visit Thanh Van Dac Lo Spiritual Landmarks. You will have a chance to take panorama pictures for yourself before getting back to cable car to return to Sa Pa for lunch.
In the afternoon we will short trek to Catcat & Sin Chai villages, the villages of H'mong tribe in the valley, which remains very generally uncorrupted outside forces. Excellent views of the valley, the magnificent limestone and paddy fields of H'mong village. Enjoy some visits to local families and reach their customs. After the village down into the valley, the Cat Cat waterfall will be visible. A "White curtain" cascade appears, surrounded by flowery valley and deep-green pines, it is ideal for painting pictures. The rocks near the river and waterfall provide a marvelous place for picturesque photos and sunbathing during good weather. Go back to Sapa for check in hotel and relax.
Overnight in Sapa Town
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Night train from Lao Cai - Hanoi (Soft sleeper, A/C, 4 berth cabin)
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Breakfast at hotel. Our guide and car driver pick you up from your hotel in Sapa to the biggest waterfalls in Sapa and have a short walk in the national park with nice scenery and many old trees, golden stream, possible swimming in Love waterfall which is located in jungle. Keep going to Lonely Tree point in Heaven gate (O Quy Ho pass) which is the highest pass in Vietnam (2,000 m above sea level, Lonely Tree point is the best view of Heaven Gate area). A spectacular of big and deep valley, enjoy fresh air and cool windy in here, you will feel same like on heaven with cloud is flying on bottom of the valley, taking some nice picture in Single tree in the heaven gate. Continue by car to Silver waterfall on the high mountain, step up to overview a nice valley and pass the bridge to hunt beautiful pictures of the waterfall and mountain.
Continue the trip by the car to nice view point in a small village for trekking down to beautiful green tea hill, vegetables garden, hunting beautiful pictures and then walking on a dirt trail to characteristic rice and corn fields that gives Sapa its reputation. Pic-nic lunch in a nice view point or in a nice river, walking a long bottom of Fansipan mountain. Visiting a local house in San Sa Ho village to explore their daily life, this village is a home to great weavers of hemp and indigo who use traditional techniques to craft their tribal costumes, an authentic village is located next to jungle and bottom of Fansipan peak, non touristy. Take a car back Sapa Town for dinner. Then transfer to Lao Cai Railway Station for night train back to Hanoi City.
Overnight on train
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Private cabin on sharing cruise in Halong Bay
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Early morning local guide & driver will pick you up at Hanoi Railway Station to hotel for enjoy breakfast.
08:00 AM: Leave Hanoi for Ha Long by vehicle. Arrive Ha Long whaft at noon, you are welcomes on board. Enjoy a welcome drink, check-in your cabin. A fresh seafood lunch will be served on boat during cruise through mystic Ha Long Bay to see the amazing karsts with different formations: Mat Qui (Monster's face) islet, But Moc islet, Cap De islet, Trong (Drum) cave, Trinh Nu cave. Then head to Luon cave, enjoy swimming if weather permit, sun bathing at Ti Top beach or climb the peak of the mountain for a breath-taking panorama view of Ha Long Bay.
Overnight on cruise
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Hotel accommodation in Hue City
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Airfare tickets: Hanoi - Hue (Economy class)
Rising to the sound of lapping bay waters, you have time for an early morning dip followed by breakfast. Sitting on the upper deck, you can relax while taking in the breath-taking beauty of the rocky islands rising from the emeraude water of the bay. After breakfast, explore Sung Sot cave, swim and relax. The cruise will back to the jetty while brunch is served. Your arrive at the harbor where our driver waiting to taking us back to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue City.
Arrival in Phu Bai airoprt to meet up local guide and transfer to hotel in Hue City for check in & freshen.
In the evening, free time to explore Hue City on your own.
Overnight in Hue
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Hotel accommodation in Danang City
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
AM: Visit Royal Citadel which was constructed by Emperor Gia Long in the style of French military architect Vauban during the first decades of the 19th century. Before leaving the site of Imperial city we visit
Imperial Museum, many precious objects which were salvaged from the Imperial city then we visit Minh Mang Tomb, have lunch.
PM: Drive to Hoian on the way visit Hai Van Pass, Lang Co Beach, via Danang.
Arrival in Danang to check in your hotel and freshen.
Overnight in Danang City
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Hotel accommodation in Danang City
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Morning, transfer to Ba Na Hills, pass the sea-shore on Nguyen Tat Thanh Street, one of the most beautiful roads of Da Nang City and Red Beach, where the French first landed in Da Nang. Arrive at the Cable car station at the foot of Ba Na Mountain. Enjoy the first leg Cable car, which achieves two Guinness World Records in 2009, longest non-stop cable car (5,042m) and highest non-stop cable car (1,292m). Sitting in the cabin, in mid-air, looking upon the endless tree line of the forests, bring you with spectacular views of the lush jungle and fairly waterfalls along the way.
First, step on Golden Bridge which stands 1,400m above sea level in the Ba Na hills, extends over the treetops from the edge of a leafy cliff face offering tourists uninterrupted views of the majestic landscape beneath. The Golden Bridge is the latest tourist attraction in Da Nang and has attracted hordes of guests since it opened.
Visit remains of French Villas and Ling Ung Pagoda with 27m high Buddha status. We then leave for the second cable car station to visit the top of mountain and see the remain of old villas. Conquer the Peak of Chua Mountain at the height of 1,487m. View the whole Da Nang city under the cluster of white clouds.
Leave Peak of Chua Mountain, visit the trail of Dreaming Stream, Rainbow Waterfall, Suspension Bridge, Golden Valley, and ruined Opera House. Enjoy 105 free games in Fantasy Park, which is the third biggest indoor games zone in Vietnam with a series of interesting games such as 4D – 5D film, skiver, the death race, dinosaur park…
Play with wild monkeys and take photos, freely then we return to Cable car station at foot of Ba Na Mountain. End of the tour, back to hotel for freshen.
Overnight in Danang City
* Above not included entrance fee for Wax museum, Debay ancient wine cellar, speed slide, cotton animal game and carnival skill at Fantasy Park …
Include:
Private transferring
English speaking tour guide
Hotel accommodation in Hoi An Ancient Town
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch
AM: After breakfast at hotel, visit Hoi An, a major Asian trading port in the 17th and 18th centuries whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle has changed little over the years.
Take a walking tour of the ancient town center to visit the former merchants' homes, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the colorful market.
PM: Free & easy
Overnight in Hoi An.
Include:
Shuttle bus
Hotel accommodation in Hoi An Ancient Town
Sharing English speaking guide
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
8:00 AM: Your guide will pick you up at your hotel from 8 AM to 8:30 AM by car or minivan.
You can explore local market.
9:00 AM: Take round bamboo boat to cooking school at Cam Thanh fishing village.
We join with the local fisherman in traditional round boats as we paddle in to coconut forest waterways
to catch purple crabs, take photo.
10:00 AM: Hand on cooking
12:05 PM: Enjoy what you cooked
13:30 PM: We will drop you off at your hotel. Ends of your trip.
PM: Free & easy
Overnight in Hoi An.
Include:
Private transferring
Hotel accommodation in Phu Quoc Island
Meal: Breakfast
Airfare tickets: Danang – Phu Quoc (Economy class)
Free & easy. Discover the beauty of Hoi An Ancient Town on your own way till transfer to airport for your flying to Phu Quoc Island.
Arrival in Phu Quoc airport to meet your local driver and transfer to your hotel to check in & freshen.
Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
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Hotel accommodation in Phu Quoc Island
Meal: Breakfast
Free & Easy to relax on the beautiful beach in Phu Quoc.
Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
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Hotel accommodation in Phu Quoc Island
Meal: Breakfast
Free & Easy to relax on the beautiful beach in Phu Quoc.
Overnight in Phu Quoc Island.
Include:
Private transferring
Meals: Breakfast
Relax until transferred to Phu Quoc airport for your ongoing flight.
Flight: PLEASE ADVISE?
Absolutely! This itinerary is a suggested travel idea designed to inspire your journey. It serves as a starting point and can be fully customized to match your interests, schedule, and preferences. Whether you'd like to adjust the activities, include additional destinations, or tailor the pace of the trip, we're here to create a personalized experience just for you. Let us know what you're looking for, and we’ll craft an itinerary that perfectly fits your vision.
A private tour means your journey is exclusively yours. You'll have your own professional guide and private vehicle, giving you the freedom to travel at your own pace. You can linger longer at spots you love, make spontaneous stops for photos, and enjoy an experience built entirely around your interests, not a fixed group schedule.
Yes, absolutely! We specialize in creating personalized journeys for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups of friends. As a solo traveler, your itinerary is tailored completely to you. A single supplement fee may apply for accommodation, but we will always work to find the best options for your needs.
Your personalized proposal will include a detailed list of inclusions. Typically, this covers:
Exclusions: international flights, visa fees, travel insurance, and personal expenses.
We offer a wide range of accommodations to suit your style, from charming boutique hotels and eco-lodges to luxury resorts. To ensure maximum flexibility, we don't specify hotels in our sample itineraries. Your travel expert will suggest carefully selected options in your proposal, and we are happy to adjust them based on your preferences.
Visa requirements vary greatly depending on your nationality and destination. While your travel expert will offer guidance during the planning stage, we strongly recommend checking the official embassy or consulate website for the most current information.
Our booking process is simple and collaborative:
To secure your booking, we require a deposit, which is typically 30% of the total tour cost. The final balance is due 60 days before your departure. Our cancellation policy is structured based on how far in advance the cancellation is made.
For full, detailed information, please see our Booking Terms & Conditions.
Yes, travel insurance is essential for your trip. At Happy Vietnam Tours, we do not include insurance in our packages to allow you the freedom to choose an insurance provider that best suits your needs and guarantees your rights. Your trip is a significant experience, and having reliable insurance ensures you are well-supported in case of unexpected events.
Please note that basic insurance policies in the host country may not meet your expectations regarding support or administrative procedures. Therefore, we strongly recommend purchasing comprehensive travel insurance from your preferred provider.
Important: All customers are required to have valid travel insurance, and we request that you share your insurance details with us before departure.