Discover the rich tapestry of Vietnam over 21 unforgettable days of Path of the Dragon. From the vibrant streets of Ho Chi Minh City to the stunning natural and cultural wonders of the north. Each destination unveils a unique facet of the country. Explore bustling urban energy, ancient heritage, and awe-inspiring natural beauty for a transformative travel experience.
Begin in Ho Chi Minh City, the pulsing heart of southern Vietnam. Here, energy, history, and modernity intertwine. Explore colonial-era landmarks like the Notre-Dame Basilica, and poignant historical sites such as the War Remnants Museum. Escape to the cool, pine-scented hills of Da Lat, a charming hill station nestled in the Central Highlands.
Then, unwind on the sun-kissed beaches of Nha Trang, a coastal gem with turquoise waters and golden sands. Continue to Da Nang, a coastal city known for its sandy shores and gateways to ancient towns. Step back in time in Hoi An, a charming UNESCO-listed town with lantern-lit streets and rich heritage. Wander through its bustling markets, indulge in tailored clothing shops, and savor local delicacies. The journey then takes you to Hue, Vietnam’s former royal capital, with the majestic Citadel and royal tombs.
Travel north to Ha Noi, the country’s cultural heart, with colonial architecture and vibrant street life. Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake, explore the historic Old Quarter, and delve into cultural landmarks like the Temple of Literature. Venture into the misty mountains of Sapa, home to colorful hill tribes and terraced rice fields, before cruising through the stunning karst landscapes of Halong Bay, one of the world’s most spectacular natural wonders.
This tour perfectly balances cultural discovery, natural beauty, and relaxation, ideal for travelers seeking a deep and diverse experience of Vietnam’s spirit and landscapes.
Warmly welcome on arrival at the Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City. Transfer to Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel for a check-in.
Park Hyatt Saigon Hotel.
Free time to explore Ho Chi Minh City. Stroll through District 1’s bustling streets, where the aroma of ca phe sua da fills the air. Visit Ben Thanh Market to browse colorful stalls selling silk and souvenirs, or admire the French-colonial Notre-Dame Basilica and Saigon Central Post Office.
In the evening, wander Nguyen Hue Walking Street, alive with music and twinkling lights, soaking in the dynamic energy. Sip at a rooftop bar overlooking the city’s skyline, or join a lively street food tour to taste fresh spring rolls and grilled pork.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Drive to Cao Dai Temples in Tay Ninh to observe the midday service. The religion is a hybrid of Buddhism, Taoism, Confucianism and Christianity. The temple’s exterior is decorated with multi-colored dragons of all shapes and sizes with a number of religious symbols. Above the main entrance is the all-seeing holy eye, the symbol of the Cao Dai sect. The interior is just as engaging as statues of Jesus Christ, Buddha and the Hindu god, Brahma, stand side by side.
In the afternoon, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Stretching over 200 km, this incredible underground network dug by hand, connected command posts, hospitals, shelter and weapon factories. The Cu Chi tunnels were the base of several military campaigns during the Vietnam War. Touring the areas and then you will be transferred back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Cu Chi Tunnels Illustration Model.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Spend the day on the Cai Be Princess exploring the fascinating life on the Mekong River. The tour will start with the visit of Cai Be floating market. We will proceed by the visit of some local home factories such as rice paste making, rice pop corn, coco candies, and longans drying processing.
Cai Be floating market.
The trip continues along the Mekong canals to Dong Hoa Hiep Island located between Vinh Long and Cai Be. During this 40 minutes cruise you will discover beautiful landscapes along the river and observe the typical Mekong delta rural life.
Lunch awaits you at Le Longanier – a superb Indochine style restaurant. After a short walk along a narrow canal, the excursion will end at around 3.30pm where the vehicle will await you for your transfer back to hotel.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
A short flight takes you to Da Lat City. The former French colonial hill station town of Dalat was founded over 100 years ago by a French scientist, Dr Alexander Yersin.
In the afternoon, we will visit the Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, and Hang Nga Guesthouse, known as the ‘Crazy House’ to locals because of its bizarre architecture. You can also wish to pay a visit to one of Da Lat’s most notable residents of the Buddhist monk and artist Vien Thuc. Finally, you will make short ride on the last part of the Cremaillière railway to the Trai Mat village.
Da Lat rail station.
Overnight in Da Lat.
A visit to Lang Biang will reveal a land of serene natural beauty surrounded by greenery of vegetable terraces. The mountain village of Xa Lat situated at the foot of the Mount Lang Biang is the home of Lat ethnic minority group. For more adventures, you will be transferred by Jeep to the summit at 2,169m for a spectacular view of Da Lat City.
Lang Biang valley.
Overnight in Dalat.
Head eastward, making our way towards the coast. We’ll pass through pine forests and small gardens before reaching the top of Ngoan Muc Pass where we begin our 18 kilometer descent down to the coastal plains below. Stop midway to visit the Thap Cham and Phan Rang towns and witness the 13th-century Po Klong Garai Cham Tower.
Po Klong Garai Tower.
Reach Nha Trang City in the afternoon. Overnight in Nha Trang.
After breakfast, get ready to explore the coast of Nha Trang on a boat trip. Your first stop will be the Tri Nguyen Aquarium where you can discover the diversity of local marine life. You will then head out to Hon Mun Island for swimming and snorkeling in the crystal clear waters. From here, continue to Hon Tam Island for beach relaxation and water sports.
Snorkeling sessions in Hon Mun.
Stop for lunch at a fishing village and there will be enough time to explore before boarding the boat back to Nha Trang harbor. We will visit the Po Nagar Towers, an outstanding ancient Cham architecture. Have a visit to Long Son pagoda before transfer you back to the hotel.
Overnight in Nha Trang.
After breakfast, enjoy freetime in the morning to discover the coastal city life. You will be transfered to the airport in Nha Trang to take 1 hour flight to Danang City. Visit the Cham museum, which holds the finest collection of Cham artwork in the country, the famous My Khe Beach and the Marble Mountains en route to charming Hoi An.
Hoi An Ancient Town is an exceptionally well-preserved town dating from the 15th to the 19th century. Its buildings and its street plan reflect the influences, both indigenous and foreign, that have combined to produce this unique heritage site.
Hoi An ancient town.
Overnight in Hoi An.
After breakfast, enjoy a walking tours in Hoi An. Visit the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge constructed in 1593 by the Japanese community of Hoi An to link the town with the Chinese quarters across the stream. The bridge was uniquely built with a roof to be a shelter from rain and sun. Visit Sa Huynh Museum located nearby, contains exhibitions from the town’s earliest day. The 200-year-old Tran Family Chapel, reflecting Chinese and Japanese influences; and the Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall, dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea.
Participate in a lantern-making workshop and create your own silk lantern. Around the town we can see a numerous art galleries and tailor shops, you can get your own tailor-made clothes in just 24 hours.
Lantern workshop in Hoi An.
In the afternon take a river boat trip and you will enjoy the scenery along the Thu Bon River and the general view of Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit Thanh Ha Pottery Village and Kim Bong Carpentry Village to learn about the long-standing traditions in Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An.
After breakfast, visit the My Son Holy land, once the spiritual capital of Champa Kingdom occupied most of the central parts of Vietnam century. Marvel at its red brick towers and sanctuaries, built between the 7th and 13th centuries, and learn about Vietnam’s rich history and architecture.
My Son holy land.
Return to Hoi An for a free afternoon to shop, relax, or explore.
Overnight in Hoi An.
Drive to Hue via the scenic Hai Van Pass and the picturesque Lang Co fishing village.
In Hue, explore the Imperial Citadel, a vast complex built in the early 19th century. The original walls stretched for 10 km and were surrounded by a wide moat. Today, most of the buildings have been destroyed due to bombing during the Vietnam War, but the monuments that remain provide a fascinating glimpse into the court life of the Nguyen Dynasty.
Hue Imperial Citadel.
Approach the city to the imposing Ngo Mon Gate, the main entrance to the Imperial Enclosure. Enter an area of spacious courtyards and serene lotus ponds. Visit Dien Tho Palace, where the Queen mother lived, and Thai Hoa Palace, a magnificently decorated reception hall. Enter the Halls of the Mandarins, and the original Nine Dynasty Urns, among other sites.
Overnight in Hue.
Enjoy a boat trip on Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, a seven-tiered tower and a symbol of Hue’s history. During the early 1960s, this became a center of anti-government protest, and the site of the famous self-immolation of the monk Thich Quang Duc.
Thien Mu pagoda.
Proceed to visit Tu Duc Tomb. Emperor Tu Duc, who ruled Hue more than 100 years ago, built his tomb when he was still alive and used it for meditation, reading and theater performances surrounded by tranquil forested hills and lakes.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and explore the bustling Dong Ba Market. Savor a royal feast dinner at a traditional Vietnamese restaurant.
Overnight in Hue.
After a morning at leisure, fly north to the capital city of Ha Noi. It is an unique Asian city with tree-lined boulevards, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental pagodas and temples. You’ll take a walking tour on the iconic Long Bien Bridge to learn about Hanoi’s past and present from a different perspective.
Long Bien bridge.
Continue your city tour with visits to West Lake and several landmark temples, such as the Tran Vu. In the late afternoon, enjoy a cyclo ride through the bustling Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show and dinner at one of Hanoi’s best restaurants.
Check into the elegant Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel, and spent a night in Hanoi.
After breakfast, visit Hoa Lu which was the capital city of Vietnam under the Dinh Dynasty, and explore its ancient sanctuaries and tombs. Apart from the historical importance, the area is naturally beautiful with limestone peaks and lush valleys.
Enjoy lunch, and take the amazing boat trip to visit Trang An which is a gathering of 31 valleys, 50 cross-water caves, and home to 600 kinds of flora and over 200 kinds of fauna, many of them in the Red Book of Vietnam. While rowing through Trang An grotto in the quiet, fresh air of the highlands, with the sound of birds and oars stirring the clear water, and surrounded by magnificent forested mountains.
Trang An.
Return to Ha Noi in the late afternoon and rest overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, start city tour with Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex, which is home to the Mausoleum, as well as the Museum and other memorials. Continue go to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Litterature. Founded in 1070 and dedicated to Confucius, the temple was Vietnam’s first university.
One Pillar pagoda – the symbol of Hanoi.
After lunch at a famous Vietnamese restaurant, explore Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Visit Hanoi’s Museum of Ethnology and its fascinating exhibitions about the diverse hill tribes in Vietnam.
Having diner before boarding the night train to Lao Cai for Sapa tour. Overnight on train.
Arrive in the early morning in Lao Cai where and transfer to Sapa. In the terraced hills and mountains of this area, the monotony of the expansive green landscape is enlivened by the colours of its hill tribe population. You will find hands stained with colour from fabric dyes and shades of blue, red and green intricately embroidered and stitched into jackets, waistcoats, pants, skirts, caps, purses and leggings.
In the afternoon take a walking tour to the hill tribe village of Cat Cat, home to the H’mong people. Meet locals and learn about their vibrant culture as you explore the scenic valley. Spend the afternoon at leisure in Sapa.
Sapa town.
Overnight in Sapa.
Following breakfast, we explore the Sapa market and then set out on our 3-4 hour trek that will take us along paths and trails and through several hill tribe villages of Lao Chai and Ta Van, home to H’mong, and Dzay people. Enjoy breathtaking views of rice terraces and meet friendly locals.
Lao Chai village.
You will stop for a picnic lunch on the way in Ta Van village. Return to Sapa by private car, and spend the rest of the day to relax or continue exploring.
Overnight in Sapa.
In the morning, drive to visit a vibrant weekly market, such as Can Cau, Bac Ha, or Coc Ly, where minority people exchange their products, catching up on the latest news, gossip, and drinking.
Colorful broderie in Bac Ha Market.
In the late afternoon, transfer to Lao Cai to catch the night train back to Hanoi.
Overnight on train.
Pick up from the train station and have breakfast before driving to Halong Bay. You will drive through rice fields and rich farmlands of the Red River Delta.
In Halong, board a luxury junk, reminiscent of the French Indochina era. Taste fresh seafood, enjoy the views while travel past limestone karts and hidden caves. Swim at Titov beach, enjoy sunset, and have dinner on board.
Halong Bay junk boats.
Fishing or relax and spend a quiet night on junk.
Watch the sunrise from the deck and enjoy a full breakfast (or brunch). Visit Luon cave on a small bamboo boat. Cruise around the bay past the Man’s head the Tortoise islands.
Back to the harbor in the noon time. Pick up by our driver and transfer to Hanoi. Enjoy free time to wander the Old Quarter, visit Dong Xuan Market, or dive in the vibrant night life in Ta Hien street.
Ta Hien beer street.
Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast at hotel, enjoy free time in Hanoi. Stroll the old streets and admire Hanoi city start a bustling day.
Transfer to the Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.
These luxury vacations takes you through Vietnam’s most stunning destinations, with lavish stays, exclusive cruises and curated experiences. From the sophistication of Ho Chi Minh City to the lavish cruises in Halong Bay, the elegant charm of Hoi An and the exquisite retreats of Sapa, our Vietnam tours promise to leave you with lasting impressions.
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| Hotel / Group | 2 guests | 3~4 guests | 5~6 guests | 7~8 guests | 9~12 guests | Single surcharge |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Star | 2,710 | 2,387 | 2,038 | 1,881 | 1,788 | 610 |
| 4 Star | 3,370 | 2,968 | 2,692 | 2,531 | 2,433 | 1,160 |
| 5 Star | 4,702 | 4,292 | 4,007 | 3,836 | 3,728 | 2,265 |
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