PRIVATE VIETNAM 21 DAYS 20 NITES

DAY 1: WELCOME HO CHI MINH

 

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (Ho Chi Minh City), you’ll be warmly greeted by your private guide and driver holding a sign with your name. Enjoy a comfortable transfer to your centrally located hotel. The rest of the day is yours to relax or begin exploring the vibrant city at your own pace.

Overnight in Ho Chi Minh 
 

DAY 2: HO CHI MINH CITY 

9:00 AM – Pick up from hotel. Visit the Independence Palace, former residence of South Vietnam’s presidents, with its preserved 1960s–70s interiors and historic tank from 1975.

Enjoy a relaxed walking tour to Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, iconic French-colonial landmarks. Continue along Nguyen Hue Walking Street for great photo spots.

Break for lunch or drinks (at your own expense).

In the afternoon, explore the War Remnants Museum, offering powerful insights into the Vietnam War.

End the day at Ben Thanh Market, famous since 1870—perfect for souvenirs and tasting local street food.

Return to your hotel. Free time to relax or explore the city.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh 
 

DAY 3: HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNEL - CAO DAI TEMPLE 

Special excursion to Cu Chi tunnels and then visiting Cao Dai temple

8:00 AM: Leave from your hotel to visit the most striking place in the history of the Vietnam War, the Cu Chi Tunnels.

Cu Chi is a real underground city made up of a large network of tunnels covering an area of over 250km long where the Viet Cong conducted the war of resistance against American troops. All of the tunnels were dug over a period of twenty years using only pickaxes and shovels. The tour includes special entering some part of tunnels. You will also have a chance to visit Ben Duoc memorial temple nearby but far less touristic built in 1993 in memory of the Vietnamese killed at Cu Chi.

Continue to visit one of the most sacred attractions in Vietnam - the Cao Dai Temple. Caodaism is a uniquely Vietnamese religion that is influenced by elements of Confucianism, Buddhism, Taoism and even Roman Catholicism. On a visit, you can attend the midday mass.

Have lunch at local restaurant then transfer back to hotel in the afternoon
 

DAY 4: HO CHI MINH - MEKONG DELTA ( B/L) 

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From Saigon to Mekong delta, visiting Cai Be, boat trip, biking, overnight in Mekong Delta

Meet our tour guide and driver for your transfer to Cai Be. Visit Cao Dai temple on route. On arrival, embark a small private boat for a cruise in a branch of the Mekong River. Experience the rhythm of life on the legendary Mekong River by visiting the canals lined with orchards.

Visiting craft workshops of rice popcorn, coconut caramel and rice cake…Go biking or walking on the village paths to discover the ancient and beautiful Phu Chau pagoda where the serenity reigns and meet the local people. Enjoy lunch in an open air restaurant where you can taste a famous local specialty, the elephant ear fish. Finally, enjoy tasting delicious fruits while rowing a small rowboat in the canals, shaded by the fruit trees.

Continue your boat trip to Vinh Long and meet the driver at the pier for a transfer to Can Tho. Arrive in Can Tho in the late afternoon.  Check in your hotel and relax. Enjoy free time on your own to discover the city located on the Mekong River side.
OVernight in Ho Chi Minh
 

DAY 5: HO CHI MINH FLIGHT DA NANG - HOI AN 
 

After breakfast at your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, enjoy a private transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your domestic flight to Da Nang, the gateway to Hoi An.

Upon arrival, our private driver and guide will escort you to your luxury hotel or resort in Hoi An, where you can settle in and relax. Take the afternoon at your leisure to unwind by the pool, explore the hotel’s surroundings, or enjoy a gentle stroll through the charming streets of Hoi An Ancient Town.
Overnight in Hoi An 
 

DAY 6: HOI AN CITY TOUR - BOAT RIDE ( B/L) 

Afternoon Hoi An Discovery (from 2:30 PM)

 

2:30 PM – Pick up from your hotel.
Begin with a visit to the lively Hoi An Market, where you can observe local life, fresh produce, and traditional goods.

Continue to the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, known for its ornate architecture and temple dedicated to Thien Hau.

Visit one of Hoi An’s well-preserved ancient houses such as Phung Hung or Tan Ky, showcasing a blend of Vietnamese, Japanese, and Chinese styles.

Explore the Museum of Folk Culture, then enjoy a short traditional performance at the Performing Arts House.

Stop at the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, followed by a walk through charming laneways filled with handicraft shops and local galleries.

Enjoy a delicious dinner featuring Hoi An specialties.

End the evening with a peaceful boat ride on the Hoai River and release a flower lantern for good luck.

Return to your hotel around 7:00 PM.

 

DAY 7 : COOKING CLASS - TRA QUE VILLAGE ( B/L) 

 

Morning – Cooking Class Experience
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up for an immersive cooking class in Hoi An. Start your day with a short visit to a local market, where you’ll learn about Vietnamese herbs, spices, and fresh ingredients commonly used in traditional dishes.

Continue to the cooking venue, where a local chef will guide you step-by-step in preparing several signature Hoi An specialties. You’ll have the chance to chop, stir-fry, season, and cook your own meal — a fun and hands-on experience suitable for all ages.

Enjoy the delicious dishes you’ve made for lunch.

​​Afternoon – Tra Que Vegetable Village

After lunch, transfer to Tra Que Village, a peaceful farming community famous for its organic vegetables. Walk through lush green gardens and learn about the traditional methods local farmers use to grow herbs without chemicals.

After the visit, drive back to your hotel in Hoi An. Free time to relax for the rest of the day.
 

DAY 8 : HOI AN FREEDAY ( B) 

Enjoy a full free day to explore Hoi An Ancient Town at your own pace. Wander through lantern-lit streets, relax on An Bang Beach, shop for tailor-made clothes, or simply enjoy coffee by the riverside.
 

DAY 9 : GOLDEN HAND BRIDGE - BANA HILL ( B/L) 

Have breakfast at your hotel.
8:00 AM: Hotel pick-up for a day trip to Ba Na Hills.

Ascend via the world's longest non-stop single-track cable car, enjoying panoramic mountain views and the Golden Bridge.
Enjoy lunch at a restaurant on Ba Na Hills.

Spend the afternoon exploring the French Village, pagodas, and gardens. Optional amusement rides.

Transfer back to your hotel in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
 

DAY 10 : DA NANG - MARBEL MOUTAIN - HUE ( B/L) 

 

At 8:30 AM, our driver will pick you up and take you to Monkey Mountain, home to the towering Lady Buddha statue. Take in the peaceful atmosphere and sweeping views of Da Nang’s coastline.

From 9:30 AM to 10:00 AM, continue to the Marble Mountains. Visit traditional stone-carving workshops before heading up (by elevator or stairs) to discover ancient pagodas, panoramic viewpoints, and the impressive Huyền Không or Tàng Chơn Caves.

Next, explore the mysterious Âm Phủ Cave, where you’ll learn about Buddhist stories and enjoy fantastic photo opportunities.

We enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch at a local restaurant.

After lunch out driver will take you back to your hotel, where you can relax for the rest of the day.
 

DAY 11: HUE CITY TOUR ( B/L) 

 

Breakfast at your hotel.

8:00 AM: Guide pick-up for a full-day exploration of Hue's historical sites.

Visit the Ancient Citadel, exploring grand gates and palatial structures to learn about Vietnam's royal history.

Enjoy a serene boat ride to Thien Mu Pagoda, offering spiritual insights and Perfume River views.

Lunch in a restaurant in the city center.

Explore Tu Duc Tomb in the afternoon, a masterpiece of Vietnamese architecture.

Conclude the day with a visit to Dong Ba Market, experiencing local crafts and cuisine.

Come back to Hotel & stay overnight in Hue. 
 

DAY 12: HUE FLIGHT TO HANOI ( B) 

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Phu Bai Airport for your flight to Hanoi.
Upon landing at Noi Bai Airport, our driver and guide will warmly welcome you and drive you to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Check in and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
 

DAY 13 : HANOI CITY TOUR ( B/L) 
 

8:00 AM: Tour guide picks you up for a full-day Hanoi exploration.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Complex (Mausoleum, Presidential Palace, Stilt House - note Mausoleum closures).
See the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
Visit the historically significant Temple of Literature.
Enjoy local lunch at a nearby restaurant.
Afternoon: Visit the Ethnology Museum (or Women’s Museum if Ethnology Museum is closed).
Experience the bustling Hanoi Train Street and Old Quarter, including Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake.
Return to your hotel around 5:00 PM.
Overnight in Hanoi 
 

DAY 14: HOA LU - TAM COC - MUA CAVE ( B/L) 

 

At 8;00 depart Hanoi and drive through the peaceful countryside to Hoa Lư, the ancient capital of Vietnam in the 10th century. Visit the temples of King Đinh and King Lê, learning about their heroic history and the formation of the first feudal dynasty.

Enjoy a delicious buffet lunch at a local restaurant featuring Ninh Bình specialties such as goat meat and crispy rice.

After lunch, take a sampan boat ride along the Ngô Đồng River. Drift peacefully through golden rice fields (seasonal) and admire the stunning limestone mountains as your boat glides through three natural caves: Hang Cả, Hang Hai, and Hang Ba.

Mua Cave & Lying Dragon Mountain (Ngọn Núi Múa)
Next, visit Mua Cave, then climb nearly 500 stone steps to the Lying Dragon Mountain viewpoint. From the top, enjoy one of the most breathtaking panoramic views of Ninh Bình’s countryside — a perfect spot for incredible photos.

Return to Hanoi in the late afternoon.
 

DAY 15: HANOI - HALONG BAY OVERNIGHT ( B/L/D) 
 

08:30 Out tour guide will pick you up from hotel to Halong Bay
11:30 Embark Cruise. Enjoy welcome drink and get a brief introduction about cruise and safety guidelines. Check-in your cabin.
13h15 Have lunch while cruising in the magnificent Ha Long Bay, admiring the fascinating nature, then anchor at Titop Island area.
15h00 – 16h00 Join a guided visit to Sung Sot Cave (also called Amazing Cave), one of the biggest and the most beautiful cave in Ha Long Bay.
16h00 – 17h00 Climb to the peak of Titop Island for the panorama view of the bay. Going down and relaxing on the beach, swimming in the crystal water.
17h20 Return Cruise, enjoying the sunset while relaxing with Happy hour from now to dinner time at the bar.
18h00 Enjoy happy with various drinks on discounts.
19h00 – 21h00 Dinner is served.
21h00 – 22h00 Time to join squid fishing with the crew, sing karaoke or just laze around or relax in your cabin. 
Overnight on Cruise.
 

DAY 16: HALONG BAY - HANOI ( B/L) 
 

Morning Tai Chi session on the sundeck (optional) while enjoying sunrise over the bay.

Light breakfast with tea, coffee, and pastries.

Continue cruising to explore more islets and hidden corners of Ha Long Bay.

Visit a floating village or another scenic spot (varies by cruise).

Return to the boat, check out of your cabin.

Brunch/lunch on board as the cruise slowly sails back to the pier.

Disembark late morning.

Transfer back to Hanoi, arriving around 2:30–3:00 PM.
Overnight in Hanoi 
 

DAY 17 : HANOI - SAPA - CAT CAT VILLAGE ( B/L) 
 

Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, depart from Hanoi by private vehicle / limousine bus towards Sapa. The journey takes around 5–6 hours through the scenic Northwest mountains, with opportunities to admire terraced rice fields, valleys, and local villages along the way.

Noon: Arrive in Sapa, check in at your hotel, and have some time to rest or enjoy lunch.

Afternoon: Begin a guided visit to Cat Cat Village, home to the Black H’Mong ethnic group. Walk down the valley, see traditional stilt houses, experience local handicrafts such as weaving and embroidery, and visit the Cat Cat waterfall.

Cultural Highlight: Learn about the customs, dress, and lifestyle of the H’Mong people while enjoying panoramic views of Fansipan and the Hoang Lien Son mountain range.

Evening: Return to Sapa town. Free time to explore the local night market or enjoy dinner at a mountain restaurant.

Overnight in Sapa.

 

DAY 18 : SAPA FANXIPANG ( B/L) 
 

Morning: After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the Fansipan Cable Car Station. Take the spectacular ride up to Mount Fansipan (3,143m) – the “Roof of Indochina.” The cable car journey offers breathtaking views of valleys, rice terraces, and mountain peaks shrouded in clouds.

Midday: Upon reaching the top station, either climb the final 600 steps or take a funicular train to the summit. At the Fansipan Peak, enjoy panoramic views of the Hoang Lien Son mountain range and capture memorable photos at the iconic landmark.

Optional: Visit the spiritual complex with pagodas, Buddha statues, and flower gardens on the mountain.

Afternoon: Return to Sapa town. Free time for leisure – you may stroll around the Stone Church, Sapa market, or enjoy coffee overlooking the mountains.

Overnight in Sapa.
 

DAY 19 : SAPA - LAO CHAI - TA VAN - HANOI ( B/L) 
 

Morning: After breakfast, check out and start a guided trek through the beautiful Muong Hoa Valley. Walk down to Lao Chai Village, home to the Black H’Mong people, and continue to Ta Van Village, where the Giay minority live. The trek passes through rice terraces, bamboo forests, and small streams – perfect for stunning photos of Sapa’s landscapes.

Cultural Highlight: Visit local homes, learn about traditional customs, farming practices, and enjoy interactions with ethnic minority families.

Lunch: Enjoy a local-style meal in a family house or a village restaurant with mountain views.

Afternoon: Return to Sapa town. Free time to relax or shop for handmade textiles at the local market before departure.

Late Afternoon: Transfer back to Hanoi by private vehicle / limousine bus.

Evening: Arrive in Hanoi, check in at hotel. Free time at leisure.

Overnight in Hanoi.
 

DAY 20: HANOI FREEDAY ( B) 

Enjoy a full free day in Hanoi to explore the city at your own pace. Wander through the Old Quarter, visit local cafés, shop for souvenirs, or simply relax and soak in the vibrant atmosphere of Vietnam’s capital.
Overnight in Hanoi
 

DAY 21: HANOI DEPARTURE ( B) 

After check-out, our driver will pick you up at your hotel and transfer you to Noi Bai Airport for your onward flight. Thank you for traveling with us, and we hope to welcome you back to Vietnam in the future!
 

EXCLUSION : 

 

• Early check-in or late check-out
• International flight tickets
• Meals not mentioned in the tour itinerary
• Other beverages during the tour
• Visa fees - as per country requirements
• Tips for Guides & Drivers
• Travel insurance
• Optional excursions and activities
• Personal expenses