The best of Vietnam 14 Days 13 Nights Group Package Tour (local group tour)

Note: This tour can be customized to meet your own needs.

Start City: Hanoi
End City: Ho Chi Minh City
Duration: 14 days / 13 nights
Departure: On your request

This tour combines Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An, and Ho Chi Minh City for a comprehensive North-to-South Vietnam travel experience.

Discover Hanoi’s hidden backstreets, local neighborhoods, and iconic landmarks on a private City Jeep Tour, then explore the ancient capital of Hoa Lu, climb Mua Cave, and enjoy a scenic sampan boat ride through Tam Coc.

Enjoy a 2-day, 1-night luxury overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, featuring Surprising Cave, Titop Island, kayaking at Luon Cave, sunset activities, a Vietnamese cooking class, and squid fishing.

Explore Hue’s Imperial Citadel, Forbidden Purple City, Khai Dinh Royal Tomb, and Tu Duc Royal Tomb before traveling along the scenic coastal route to Da Nang.

Experience Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, then discover Hoi An Ancient Town and Cam Thanh Coconut Village through a traditional basket boat ride, lantern boat experience, local cuisine, and the vibrant night market.

Continue to Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels, and the Mekong Delta in Ben Tre, discovering historic landmarks, underground tunnels, traditional craft workshops, local villages, and peaceful waterways.

Enjoy 4-star accommodation, domestic flights, private airport transfers, guided tours, local meals, and scenic experiences throughout your journey across Vietnam.

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Airport Pickup – Welcome Dinner – Overnight in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi – City Jeep Tour – Local Lunch – Overnight in Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Ninh Binh – Hoa Lu – Mua Cave – Tam Coc – Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Luxury Overnight Cruise
Day 5: Ha Long Bay – Luon Cave Kayaking – Transfer to Hanoi Airport – Flight to Hue – Overnight in Hue
Day 6: Hue – Imperial Citadel – Khai Dinh Royal Tomb – Tu Duc Royal Tomb – Overnight in Hue
Day 7: Hue – Scenic Transfer to Da Nang – Free & Easy – Overnight in Da Nang
Day 8: Da Nang – Ba Na Hills – Golden Bridge – Overnight in Da Nang
Day 9: Da Nang – Transfer to Hoi An – Free & Easy – Overnight in Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An – Cam Thanh Coconut Village – Ancient Town – Lantern Boat – Overnight in Hoi An
Day 11: Hoi An – Da Nang Airport – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City – Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – City Tour – Cu Chi Tunnels – Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City – Ben Tre – Mekong Delta – Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City – Airport Transfer – Departure

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel - Welcome dinner - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Dinner) - 4-star hotel (Rex Hanoi Hotel or similar)

Welcome to Hanoi - Vietnam’s capital. Today, we will pick you up at Noi Bai International airport and transfer you to your hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter (city center) for check-in (check-in time at 2:00 PM). 

Take time to relax at your hotel. In the evening, enjoy a welcome dinner offered by Cyclo Travel and Leisure!

The Old Quarter in Hanoi is an intriguing neighborhood, home to a mix of Vietnamese architecture, green spaces, ancient shops and fresh-as-it-gets street food. The 36 guild streets of the Old Quarter were named for 36 trades or craft that set up in this area, and created high-quality goods to supply the royals in the Thang Long Citadel, just steps away. Today only a few streets sell the same products they once did. Some streets, however, have kept the traditions of the past; and these can be great fun to explore on foot or on a cyclo, and with your camera in hand.

Stay overnight in Hanoi

Today includes: Dinner, 4-star hotel, English speaking guide, private airport transfer, drinking water

Today excludes: Breakfast/lunch, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 2: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi - Go for Hanoi City Jeep Tour Half-day - Drive back to your hotel - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar)

The Hanoi City Jeep Tour Half-Day is an exciting and immersive experience that lets you explore Hanoi's rich culture, history, and vibrant street life from the unique vantage point of a classic Vietnam People’s Army Legend Jeep.

Our local guide and driver will pick you up at 8:00 AM at your hotel. 

In the first part, explore the real Hanoi beyond the usual tourist sites, travelling through local backstreets, narrow alleyways, residential areas, schools and local markets to get a closer look at how local people live, work and spend their daily lives. 

In the second part, continue to Hanoi’s must-see highlights, passing by places such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hanoi Train Street, the French Quarter, Old Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, West Lake and the Hanoi Opera House. At 12:00 PM, finish the tour with an authentic local lunch. We offer vegetarian options as well. The rest of the day is free at your leisure. Stay overnight in Hanoi

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, 4-star hotel, Jeep tour, English speaking tour guide, all entrance fees and tickets, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 3: Pick up from your hotel in Hanoi - Drive to Ninh Binh - Visit: Hoa Lu Ancient capital + Mua Cave + Tam Coc - Drive back to your hotel in Hanoi - Stay overnight in Hanoi (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch)  - 4-star hotel (Hanoi Rex Hotel or similar)

Today, after having breakfast, your tour guide & driver will pick you up at your hotel at 7:30 AM for the tour. It takes a 2-hour drive to Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, Ninh Binh. You will spend about 50 minutes visiting 02 King Temples in Hoa Lu that are dedicated to Emperor Dinh Tien Hoang of the Dinh Dynasty (968-80), and Emperor Le Dai Hanh of the Le Dynasty (980-1009). The ancient Hoa Lu Citadel (most of which has since been ruined) once covered an area of three square kilometers. The guide will explain more about the Kings' history.

Then, drive to Mua cave. Coming here, you will be leisurely hiking with 486 stone stair-steps to the top of Ngoa Long Mountain. From the peak, you will admire the majestic panoramic views of Tam Coc.

Have lunch at a local restaurant. Then board your sampan boat for the trip along the river. For ninety minutes your oarswoman/ man will take you down the Ngo Dong River. Pass through the three caves that made Vietnam famous in the French film 'Indochine', Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi. This should be the highlight of the trip. 

After the boat trip, at 5:30 PM, begin driving back to your hotel in Hanoi. Relax and enjoy the evening on your own. Overnight in Hanoi

Today includes: 4-star hotel, breakfast/lunch, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, boat tour, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, personal expenses, other drinks

Day 4: Pick up from hotel in Hanoi - Drive to Ha Long Bay - Enjoy the luxury overnight cruise journey on Ha Long Bay - Overnight on cruise (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch/dinner) - Luxury overnight boutique cruise (Alisa Premier Cruise or similar)

At 08:00 AM, check out from your hotel and go ahead to Ha Long Bay. At 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM, arrive at Tuan Chau International Cruise Port, enjoy a welcome drink and complete the check-in procedure. 

At 12:30 PM, board the Alisa Premier Cruise, receive a refreshing drink and cold towel, check in to your cabin and enjoy lunch while cruising through the stunning scenery of Ha Long Bay.

In the afternoon, explore Surprising Cave, one of the most beautiful caves in Ha Long Bay, then continue to Titop Island for swimming, climbing to the island’s viewpoint and enjoying a panoramic view of the bay. 

At 05:30 PM - 06:00 PM, return to the cruise and join the Sunset Party & Cooking Class, where you can relax with Vietnamese tea or coffee, enjoy the sunset and learn to make fresh spring rolls with the chef. Besides, enjoy Happy Hour with cocktails and mocktails as well. 

At 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM, enjoy dinner on the sundeck (weather permitting), then relax on board, enjoy music and drinks, admire the bay at night or try squid fishing. 

Stay overnight on the cruise.

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch/dinner, luxury overnight boutique cruise with Deluxe cabin, English speaking tour guide on cruise, cruise transfer, all entrance fees + activities, drinking water

Today excludes: Other drinks, personal expenses

Day 5: Ha Long Bay - Transfer back to Hanoi - Transfer to Hanoi airport to catch a flight to Hue - Airport pickup - Transfer  to hotel - Stay overnight in Hue (Meals included: Breakfast/brunch) - 4-star hotel (White Lotus Hotel or similar)

At 06:45 AM - 07:30 AM, enjoy breakfast on board while the cruise heads towards the Natural Preservation Area. Then, kayak to explore Luon Cave, with a chance to spot playful monkeys around the cliffs. 

At 09:30 AM, check out and leave your luggage outside your cabin for our staff to transfer to the waiting area. At 10:00 AM, enjoy an early brunch while the cruise returns to the mainland and settle any personal bills.

At 11:00 AM, say goodbye to the crew, board the transfer boat back to the wharf and meet your driver. Transfer to Noi Bai International Airport for your domestic flight to Hue. Upon arrival in Hue, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is free to relax and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the former imperial city. Stay overnight in Hue.

Today includes: Breakfast/brunch, 4-star hotel in Hue, private airport transfers, domestic flight from Hanoi to Hue, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 6: Pick up from hotel - Hue City day tour - Stay overnight in Hue (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (White Lotus Hotel or similar)

Welcome to Hue, the old imperial capital of Vietnam and the center of governance of the last dynasty, the Nguyen Dynasty.

At about 7:30 - 8:00, we will start our tour with a visit to the UNESCO listed Imperial Citadel.  Reigning with the consent of the French, the Nguyens ruled as figurehead monarchs at the Hue Citadel until 1945, when Bao Dai turned over the reins of government to Ho Chi Minh. The Citadel covers a vast area with many interesting buildings. Surrounded by a moat and thick stone walls, it encompasses the Imperial City, with palaces and shrines; the Forbidden Purple City (Tử cấm thành), once the emperor’s home; and a replica of the Royal Theatre. Although it received damage during the Vietnam War it is still an amazing site.  

We will continue on to visit two very different tombs of the emperors.  Emperor Khai Dinh’s tomb is fascinating in that it reflects the flamboyance of this emperor.  It took the longest to build and is the most expensive being heavily influenced by French Architecture and decor.  However no other Royal Tomb in Hue can compare to Tu Duc’s in the department of size and luxuriousness. The tomb’s architecture was designed to work in harmony with the carefully-manicured landscape.

The afternoon is at your leisure.

Stay overnight in Hue.

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, 4-star hotel in Hue, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 7: Pick up from hotel in Hue - Transfer to Danang - Free and easy in the afternoon - Stay overnight in Danang (Meals included: Breakfast) - 4-star hotel (Stella Maris Beach Danang Hotel or similar)

After breakfast and check-out, our driver will pick you up from your hotel in Hue and transfer you to Danang, one of Vietnam's most vibrant coastal cities. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy a free and relaxing afternoon at your own pace. You may choose to unwind at My Khe Beach, explore local cafés, visit nearby attractions, or simply relax and enjoy the city's laid-back atmosphere.

Stay overnight in Danang.

Today includes: Breakfast, 4-star hotel, private car/van from Hue - Danang, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 8: Danang - Ba Na Hills + Golden Bridge day tour - Stay overnight in Danang (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (Stella Maris Beach Danang Hotel or similar)

Today, after breakfast at the hotel. Meet your guide & driver at 8:00 AM for the transfer to visit Ba Na Hills.

Our first amazing views will start right away, to reach Ba Na Hills we will take a ride via Cable Cars. The most modern Cable Car in Southeast Asia, visit the Dream Stream Cable Car Station and see the panoramic views of Quang Nam - Danang City from high above.

After finishing the first cable car, you will visit the Golden Bridge that has recently gone viral, a France wine cellar, Le Jardin D’amour(consists of 9 gardens) and Linh Ung pagoda.

Continue the 2nd Cable Car to visit the French Village Campanile, Nine Floor Goddess Shrine, Tombstone Temple, Linh Phong Monastery, Linh Chua temple & Tru Vu Tea Shop. Watch Carnival Performance Show, Square Du Dome ...Challenge the most popular adventure ride - Alpine Coaster. 

Lunch at the Restaurant is included (Buffet lunch)

Join in Fantasy Park with a walk in Fairy Forest, discover Dinosaur Park, play 5D wild West, enjoy 4D death race ride, watch 3D mega 360 degree, ride on a Journey into the underground, enter Jurassic Park, challenge Free Fall Tower and watch out for the Horror House and over 90 free games. (Note: entrance fees for some of these games not included)

3:30 PM: Return to the Cable Car to leave Ba Na Hills

Stay overnight in Danang

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, 4-star hotel in Danang, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, cable car return tickets, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 9: Danang - Transfer to Hoi An - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: Breakfast) - 4-star hotel (Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique Hotel and Spa or similar)

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy some free time in Da Nang at your own pace. You may wish to relax, take a stroll along the beach, visit a local café, or simply enjoy the city's laid-back coastal atmosphere.

At 13:30 PM, our driver will transfer you from Da Nang to Hoi An, one of Vietnam's most charming and well-preserved ancient towns. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.

Stay overnight in Hoi An

Today includes: Breakfast, 4-star hotel in Hoi An, private car/van, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 10: Pick up from hotel in Hoi An - Basket boat ride at coconut village + Hoi An Ancient town - Stay overnight in Hoi An (Meals included: Breakfast/dinner) - 4-star hotel (Shining Riverside Hoi An Boutique Hotel and Spa or similar)

After breakfast and lunch, at 1:30 PM depart from hotel. Begin the journey with a basket boat ride at Cam Thanh Coconut Village, where you can experience local fishing life and enjoy the peaceful coconut forest scenery.

At around 3:00 PM, continue exploring Hoi An Ancient Town, visiting famous highlights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, ancient houses, local market, and lantern-filled streets while learning more about the town’s rich trading history and culture.

At around 5:00 PM, enjoy a local Vietnamese meal before taking a lantern boat ride along the Hoai River and releasing floating lanterns to experience the magical atmosphere of Hoi An at night. After some free time at the night market, transfer back to your hotel in Hoi An and stay overnight in Hoi An.

Today includes: 4-star hotel, breakfast/dinner, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, basket boat tour, all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 11: Hoi An - Transfer back to Danang airport - Fly to Ho Chi Minh - Airport pickup - Transfer to hotel - Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh (Meals included: Breakfast) - 4-star hotel (Icon Saigon Hotel or similar)

After checking out at the hotel, having breakfast and free time on your own, your driver will meet you for the transfer to Danang airport to catch your domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh. Upon arrival, get transferred to your hotel in the city center. Free at your leisure. Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh

Today includes: Breakfast, 4-star hotel, domestic flight (Danang - Ho Chi Minh), private airport transfers, drinking water

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner, tours, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 12: Pick up from hotel in HCMC - Cu Chi Tunnels + City Day Tour - Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (Icon Saigon Hotel or similar)

At 8:00 - 8:30 AM, your driver and English-speaking tour guide will pick you up from your hotel in Ho Chi Minh City. Begin the day by visiting some of the city's most iconic landmarks, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the War Remnants Museum, and the Hidden Weapon Bunker, where you'll gain a deeper understanding of Vietnam's history and the Vietnam War.

At 12:00 PM, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before departing for the Ben Duoc Cu Chi Tunnels.

At 1:30 PM, stop at a local handicraft workshop before watching a short documentary introducing the history of the Cu Chi battlefield. Continue exploring the underground tunnel system, including living quarters, kitchens, storage rooms, field hospitals, command centers, and weapon workshops. Experience crawling through a section of the tunnels, then enjoy traditional pandan tea and tapioca, simple foods once eaten by Vietnamese soldiers. An optional shooting range experience is available for those interested (shooting fee is not included).

After the tour, depart for Ho Chi Minh City.

At 7:00 - 7:30 PM, arrive back at your hotel, marking the end of the tour.

Today includes: 4-star hotel, breakfast/lunch, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, all entrance fees, drinking water.

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses.

Day 13: Pick up from hotel in HCMC - Mekong Delta Day tour (Ben Tre) - Stay overnight in Ho Chi Minh city (Meals included: Breakfast/lunch) - 4-star hotel (Icon Saigon Hotel or similar)

At 8:00 AM, your guide and driver will pick you up from your accommodation in Ho Chi Minh City and depart for Ben Tre, one of the most authentic and picturesque regions of the Mekong Delta. Along the way, enjoy views of rice fields and rural landscapes, with a short stop for refreshments. Upon arrival, visit a traditional brick factory to learn how local people use river clay to make bricks. Continue by local boat along the Mekong River, enjoying the peaceful riverside scenery, coconut plantations, fresh tropical fruits and coconut juice.

Continue exploring the countryside by bicycle or tuk-tuk, passing through coconut groves and quiet village paths, and visit a local family workshop to see how traditional sleeping mats are made. At around 12:00 PM, enjoy a Southern Vietnamese lunch at a riverside family home, with vegetarian and vegan options available upon request.

In the afternoon, experience one of the highlights of the Mekong Delta: a peaceful rowing boat ride through narrow coconut-lined canals. Gently paddled by local residents, this serene journey offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty and tranquility of the region.

After another scenic boat ride, at 5:30 PM begin your journey back to Ho Chi Minh City, bringing your memorable Mekong Delta experience to a close.

Today includes: Breakfast/lunch, 4-star hotel in HCM, English speaking tour guide, van/tour bus, bikes (tuk-tuk), all entrance fees, drinking water

Today excludes: Dinner, other drinks, personal expenses

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh - Departure - Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport - Fly home or to your next destination - End of our services! See you next trip with Cyclo Travel & Leisure! (Meals included: Breakfast)

Today, after breakfast & check-out at the hotel, you will have free time on your own till our driver picks you up & transfers you to the airport to catch your departure flight home. End of our travel services! See you next trip!

Today includes: Breakfast, private airport transfer, drinking water.

Today excludes: Lunch/dinner,hotel, tours, other drinks, personal expenses.

+ 4-star hotels for 12 nights with daily breakfasts (Deluxe rooms)

+ Halong Bay Overnight Cruise package (overnight cruise, deluxe cabin) for 02 days 01 night cruise program

+ English-speaking tour guides

+ Vans/tour buses

+ Private airport transfers

+ 02 domestic flight tickets in Vietnam: Hanoi - Hue, Danang - Ho Chi Minh

+ All entrance fees + activities + boats on tours

+ Meals mentioned in the itinerary 

+ Drinking water 

+ International flights to and out Vietnam

+ Vietnam visa

+ Other meals not mentioned in the itinerary 

+ Personal expenses (laundry, drinks & alcohol…) 

+ Other drinks & services not mentioned above

+ Travel insurance