Vietnam itineraries - Sapa mountains

Vietnam itineraries
 
 

We've created our Vietnam itineraries by combining a series of our short independent Vietnam tours. You'll find that our Vietnam itineraries include a mixture of individual and small group travel, balancing personal and social experience. We are always careful to select attractive, central accommodation with local character.

If you would like to add a few tweaks of your own to one of our Vietnam itineraries, just let us know on your quote request form. If you would like to book a suggested Vietnam itinerary, go straight to the booking form. Alternatively, contact one of our Vietnam specialists at info@vietnamtravelplan.co.uk or call 01273 322041.

The price quoted for our Vietnam itineraries excludes international flights, although we can arrange these for you. Prices are valid till 31st October 2010, but supplements can apply over Christmas and the high season.

Vietnam two week itinerary - Vietnamese lady

Vietnam in a nutshell

Itinerary Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong Delta
Duration 13 days / 12 nights
Price £647 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Plane, minibus and boat
Departure Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Hanoi

Ideal for travellers pushed for time, this Vietnam itinerary packs the country's cultural highlights into a small timeframe. Wander wide-eyed through the lively streets of old Hanoi and sleep on a traditional Chinese junk in bewitching Halong Bay. Fly to fascinating Hoi An, with its French background lingering in the streets. While you're in Hoi An, head for the virtually abandoned stretch of sandy beach, or let a local tailor fit you up for a suit. This Vietnam itinerary ends with four days in former Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), crawling through the spooky Cu Chi Tunnels and watching local life in the Mekong Delta as you drift lazily by.

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Vietnam two week itinerary - Rice paddies
Vietnam two week itinerary - Halong Bay
North Vietnam itinerary: Halong Bay

Northern nature trail

Itinerary Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Ninh Binh - Perfume Pagoda - Hanoi
Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Price £471 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Minibus, train, boat
Departure Every Saturday and Sunday from Hanoi

Northern Vietnam is a treasure trove for travellers, containing a heady mix of ancient culture and undisturbed scenery. During this Vietnam itinerary, you'll sail leisurely through the island labyrinth of Halong Bay, and hike in the plush national park on Cat Ba Island. You'll then travel into the far north where traditional hill tribes live in a remote region not often visited by tourists. At Ninh Binh, you’ll pass between mighty rocks and row through paddy fields on a small boat, watching the locals paddle their boats with their feet. As a finishing touch to this Vietnam itinerary, you'll climb to the Perfume Pagoda, standing impressively in a cave on a mountain peak. You'll also have plenty of time to fall in love with Hanoi as you wander around its Old Quarter.

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North Vietnam itinerary: Sapa hill treks
North Vietnam itinerary: Traditional boats
Vietnam highlights itinerary: Halong Bay

Highlights and Palm Island

Itinerary Route: Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta – Palm Island - Nha Trang - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay
Duration 18 days / 17 nights
Price £807 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Wednesday, Friday and Sunday from Ho Chi Minh

This Vietnam itinerary combines the country's classic highlights with a few laid back days in the sun-kissed paradise of Palm Island. Unlike many of our other itineraries, you'll begin in the south of the country and travel slowly north towards the charming city of Hanoi. Your Vietnam itinerary will start in Ho Chi Minh, taking you into the lush Mekong Delta and the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels. You'll then spend 3 days on idyllic Palm Island, soaking up the sun while you sip on fresh fruit juice (or perhaps even something a little stronger). After recharging your batteries, you'll fly to Hoi An, where you'll be instantly charmed by the old world ambience and get measured up for a suit. You'll then drift lazily among the magical islands of Halong Bay before arriving at your final stop- the lively Old Quarter of Hanoi where this Vietnam itinerary ends.

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Vietnam highlights itinerary: Palm Island
Vietnam highlights itinerary: Rice paddies
Vietnam three week itinerary : Flower H'mong girl

Vietnam Travel Plan choice

Itinerary Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Phu Quoc Island
Duration 20 days / 19 nights
Price £959 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Monday from Hanoi

This three week Vietnam itinerary is a mixed cocktail, containing all of our favourite experiences. It begins in the lively Old Quarter of Hanoi, followed by a magical cruise between the tiny islands of Halong Bay. Moving south, you'll visit enchanting Hoi An, an authentic port town crammed with tailors and cosy cafes. Here, you can spend a few hours snoozing on the quiet golden beach. You'll then continue your journey to the highlights of South Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. This Vietnam itinerary finishes on tropical Phu Quoc Island for a little sun, sea, hammocks and cold beer. Perfect. 

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Vietnam three week itinerary : Phu Quoc
Vietnam three week itinerary: Mekong Delta
Vietnam itinerary by train: Cu Chi Tunnels

Travels on the railway

Itinerary Route: Ho Chi Minh (Saigon) - Mekong Delta - Cu Chi Tunnels - Palm Island - Hoi An - Hanoi - Sapa - Halong Bay
Duration 21 days / 20 nights
Price £834 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Monday from Ho Chi Minh (Feb - Oct)

Discover Vietnam in true local style, riding the railway from place to place. Trains in Vietnam are efficient, reasonably comfortable, and endlessly interesting. They are a great way to meet local people and get chatting with other travellers. This Vietnam itinerary begins in the south, taking in the cultural riches of the region- bustling Ho Chi Minh City, the narrow waterways of the exotic Mekong Delta and the eerie Cu Chi Tunnels. You'll then take the train to Nha Trang, passing through on your way to the ivory sands of tropical Palm Island. After a few days of relaxation, your train will weave its way north to Hoi An, a mesmerising town of tailors with huge local charm. You'll then fly north for a junk boat trip through spellbinding Halong Bay, and an incredible overnight homestay with a mountain hill tribe. This Vietnam itinerary ends in the fascinating city of Hanoi, with its wide tree-lined boulevards and quirky cafes. 

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Vietnam itinerary by train : Vietnamese beach huts
Vietnam itinerary by train: Travelling by train
Complete Vietnam itinerary: Hill trekking

Complete Vietnam

Itinerary Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Sapa - Perfume Pagoda - Hué - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh (Saigon)- Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Mui Ne Beach
Duration 24 days / 23 nights
Price £1015 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Sunday from Hanoi

This is a comprehensive Vietnam itinerary, giving you a glimpse of the many faces of Vietnam. You'll explore the lively Old Quarter of Hanoi before drifting through the azure waters of Halong Bay. Then you'll get active, hiking to the hill tribes around mountainous Sapa and climbing up to an authentic pagoda. After this, the itinerary flies you south to the historic town of Hué and the eager tailors of Hoi An. From here, you'll head for the charming chaos of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), to explore the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi tunnels. To finish off your Vietnam itinerary, you'll kick off your flip-flops on a white sandy beach at peaceful Mui Ne, to unwind with a cocktail and reflect upon your journey.

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Complete Vietnam itinerary: Palm Island
Complete Vietnam itinerary: Mekong Delta
Thailand Cambodia Vietnam Laos itinerary - Washing elephants

Indochina loop

Itinerary route: Bangkok (Thailand) - Vientiane (Laos) - Luang Prabang - Hanoi (Vietnam) - Sapa - Halong Bay - Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong Delta - Phnom Penh (Cambodia) - Siem Reap - Angkor Wat
Duration 29 days / 28 nights
Price £1698 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Plane, (mini)bus, boat, train
Departure Every Tuesday from Bangkok
Travel across four countries in four weeks and discover a fascinating mix of cultural highlights, historic monuments and natural beauty and experience the richness in culture and tradition of the four Asian countries that together make up Indochina. Starting in Bangkok you’ll travel through the green rice paddies to Laos and across the highlands to the serene town of Luang Prabang where you’ll be woken to the sound of chiming temple bells. Then it’s into the jungle to train as a mahout and help wash the elephants. In Hanoi you’ll get your first taste of the energy of Vietnam before boarding a wooden junk and sailing through the magical world of Halong Bay. Next it’s the green fields of Sapa and the harrowing tunnels of Cu Chi in Ho Chi Minh City, before sailing to Cambodia through the Mekong Delta. Via the Killing Fields of Phonm Penh you’ll wander among the overgrown temples of Angkor Wat before ending up back in Bangkok almost a month later.

Click here for a full description of our Thailand Vietnam Cambodia Laos itinerary.
Thailand Cambodia Vietnam Laos itinerary - Sapa rice paddies
Thailand Cambodia Vietnam Laos itinerary - Angkor Wat
Vietnam Cambodia Itinerary - Halong Bay

Indochina at a glance: Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary

Itinerary Route: Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi tunnels - Mekong Delta - Phnom Penh - Siem Reap - Battambang - Bangkok
Duration 20 days / 19nights
Price £1135 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Minibus, boat, private car with driver
Departure Hanoi Monday, Wednesday, Saturday
This Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary offers a combination of travel in versatile Vietnam and untainted, unspoiled Cambodia. After visiting Hanoi and Halong Bay's dragon rock formations, the wonderful Hoi An and crawling through the Cu Chi tunnels in former Saigon you'll continue along the Mekong Delta and across the border to Phnom Penh in Cambodia. Here you'll be confronted by the Killing Fields and the tumultuous history of Cambodia. A boat will take you across the mighty Tonle Sap Lake to Siem Reap, the gateway town for one of the most beautiful and most famous temple complexes in the world, Angkor Wat. You'll spend the night in Siem Reap a charming town, and afterwards travel onward to Bangkok where your Vietnam and Cambodia itinerary will end.

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Vietnam Cambodia Itinerary - Mekong Delta
Vietnam Cambodia Itinerary - Angkor Wat
Vietnam comfort travel: Upmarket accommodation

A hint of luxury- Vietnam comfort travel

Duration 2, 3 or 4 weeks
Price From £1228 per person (based on 2 people sharing)
Transport Plane, boat, private car
Departure Daily from Hanoi

Our Vietnam comfort itineraries are designed to give you a little decadence without draining your bank account. They are slightly upgraded, private tours for people wishing to treat themselves to a hint of luxury. Each trip is entirely individual, with private transport and your own personal  guide. You can set your own pace, taking short pauses anywhere that grabs your imagination. You'll visit mountains, historic treasures, classic cities and tropical beaches. Throughout these Vietnam itineraries, you'll stay in unique, beautifully located hotels, equipped with all the creature comforts you might need. You'll dine on the finest cuisine that Vietnam has to offer while you criss-cross the country in style.

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Vietnam comfort travel : Palm Island
Vietnam comfort travel : Smiling lady

General information about your Vietnam itinerary

What is included in your Vietnam itinerary?

- Your accommodation with breakfast (excluding tours through the Mekong Delta).
- The transport as described in the daily itinerary, by train, plane, boat or private car with driver.
- Named excursions and organised visits, sometimes with guide (see the Vietnam itinerary descriptions for more information).
- Assistance from our local agents whenever necessary. They are contactable 24 hours a day.

What is not included in your Vietnam itinerary?
- The international flights to Vietnam. Although we can book your flights: see flights to Vietnam.
- Other optional excursions.

Want to make changes to your Vietnam itinerary?
We can make as many changes as you like to your accommodation and to the itinerary itself. It’s easy to add extra days to all of our Vietnam itineraries- just let us know where you would like to go. Pop your requests down when you complete the quote request form and we'll include them in your personalised Vietnam Travel Plan.
 

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