route & tour description

Hoi An,Central Vietnam
Hue,Central Vietnam
Hanoi,North Vietnam
Sapa,North Vietnam
Hanoi,North Vietnam

Nisha only had 11 days, but was keen on culture and sightseeing in Vietnam, especially tribal culture & crafts.

We helped her curate this trip in North and Central Vietnam, that started off in Hoi An, where she soaked in the history of this former port town and visited the Hindu temples in My Son. Hue added to the historical & cultural sightseeing with its Imperial Palace and royal tombs. She got her fill of nature & tribal culture on a tribal tour and at a tribal market in the hills of Sapa. The tour ended in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam that has its own share of rich history and culture. Her highlight of the trip was getting to know the Vietnamese crafts and art all across the destinations.

highlights

  • The ancient city of Hoi An
  • The drive to Hue over the Hai Van pass
  • Hue's Imperial sights
  • Bac Ha Tribal market near Sapa
  • The gorgeous rice terraces in Sapa
  • The amazing street food in Hanoi

Ideal for

  • Culture & History
  • Nature

Best time

  • Jan
  • Feb
  • Mar
  • Apr
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • Aug
  • Sept
  • Oct
  • Nov
  • Dec
USD 1200

We arrange for your accommodation, which will be restricted to hostels. Transportation consists of one flight, one overnight train and two day time bus journeys. Due to budget restrictions you cannot go on any activities, though we will recommend budget-friendly things to do.

USD 1700

We put you up in a range of BnB's and hostels. Transportation consists of one flight, one private transfer, one overnight train and one day time bus journey. We also arrange for you to partake in some shared group activities.

USD 2200

We put you up in a range of comfortable hotels. Your transportation will consist of private transfers and one flight. Private activities and excursions are part of the trip.

USD 2800

You get pampered in a range of luxury hotels. We arrange for transportation, which consists of all airport transfers, as well as a car service from Hoi An to Hue. You also have a car in Hue for sightseeing. We arrange for you to enjoy a full day trek in Sapa and other included activities and sightseeing programs.

Backpacker

USD 1200

We arrange for your accommodation, which will be restricted to hostels. Transportation consists of one flight, one overnight train and two day time bus journeys. Due to budget restrictions you cannot go on any activities, though we will recommend budget-friendly things to do.

Budget

USD 1700

We put you up in a range of BnB's and hostels. Transportation consists of one flight, one private transfer, one overnight train and one day time bus journey. We also arrange for you to partake in some shared group activities.

Comfort

USD 2200

We put you up in a range of comfortable hotels. Your transportation will consist of private transfers and one flight. Private activities and excursions are part of the trip.

Luxury

USD 2800

You get pampered in a range of luxury hotels. We arrange for transportation, which consists of all airport transfers, as well as a car service from Hoi An to Hue. You also have a car in Hue for sightseeing. We arrange for you to enjoy a full day trek in Sapa and other included activities and sightseeing programs.

day by day itinerary

Day
1-3
Hoi An

Once a port town, Hoi An is a UNESCO World Heritage site, and bears Japanese, Chinese, Portuguese and French architectural influences. Relaxing scenery and beaches are both within easy reach, and a vehicle ban in it's Old Town makes exploring its 800+ preserved buildings on foot enjoyable.

highlights

  • Ancient mansions, temples & pagodas
  • Countryside with small villages, rivers & canals
  • Beaches & snorkelling sites
  • Talented & reasonably priced tailors

how to get around

Bicycle
Walking
Taxi
Cyclo
Day
4-5
Hue

Hue was home to 13 Nguyen emperors for nearly 150 years, and each of them left behind a piece of history. Walk through its Citadel and Imperial Enclosure that even today echo its glorious past. There is much to do within and outside Hue, and all the while the royals of the past oversee their city, guarding it from their tombs on its outskirts.

highlights

  • Imperial City
  • Thien Mu Pagoda
  • Royal Tombs
  • Abandoned Water Park

how to get around

Grab App
Taxi
Motor Bike
Boat
Day
6-7
Hanoi

Hanoi's past as the capital of Emperor Ly Thai and later of French Indochina has given it much to boast of. Remnants of French and Chinese occupation peek out at you between the streets, as the present-day capital of Vietnam plays catch up, leaving the horrors of its history behind yet retaining the heritage influences.

highlights

  • Old Quarter & ancient houses within
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Hoa Lo Prison
  • Temple of Literature

how to get around

Grab App
Taxi
Walking
Cyclo
Day
8-10
Sapa

The French first established Sapa as a hill station in 1922, and today it is one of Vietnam's well-known holiday & adventure destinations. The tall mountains surrounding deep valleys and rice terraces carpeting the hillside are a breathtaking sight. Its hills are home to several indigenous tribes, whose villages you can trek to and learn of their culture.

highlights

  • Rice terraces & Bamboo forests
  • Fansipan - Highest Peak South East Asia's
  • Tribal markets in the region
  • Cat Cat Village & Love Waterfall

how to get around

Taxi
Walking
Motor Bike
Day
11-11
Hanoi

On a second round to Hanoi, you can focus your time on getting to the locals and their lifestyles. Cruise through the city on a Vespa Tour, enjoy the street food and beer culture on a walking tour or simply check out the multiple art galleries all over town.

highlights

  • Old Quarter & ancient houses within
  • Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
  • Hoa Lo Prison
  • Temple of Literature

how to get around

Grab App
Taxi
Walking
Cyclo
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