Experience the best of Vietnam with our diverse range of 15-day itineraries. For a comprehensive experience, something like this best-of-Vietnam itinerary will take you from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, with village bike rides and cooking classes along the way. Food enthusiasts might prefer a journey similar to this culinary exploration of Vietnam, where guided street food walks, cooking classes, and hikes through the terraced rice fields of Sapa offer a taste of the country's rich flavors and traditions. We've also planned more niche trips, like this active adventure, where you can hike through Pu Luong Nature Reserve and enjoy caving in Phong Nha.
See our itineraries below or read our guide to the best 15-day trips in Vietnam.
Embark on a memorable journey to see the best of Vietnam, from colonial Hanoi to the beaches of the south and beyond. It begins in the north, where you'll tour the capital, cruise Ha Long Bay, and ride a sampan through the Red River Valley. Then, in central Vietnam, you'll visit ancient cities, take cooking classes, and laze on white-sand beaches in Nha Trang before finishing the trip in Ho Chi Minh City.
Experience all of Vietnam's highlights in one trip with this exciting 15-day itinerary. The adventure begins in the capital of Hanoi where you'll get a walking tour of the Old Quarter. Then work your way south through small fishing villages and rice paddies, ancient temples and trading ports, and hidden charms of the Mekong Delta. Of course, there will be time to hit the beaches on Phu Quoc Island where you'll have two blissful free days at the end of the trip.
Cultural wonders and natural beauty abound on this 15-day journey through Vietnam and Cambodia. With an itinerary packed full of world-famous highlights and off-the-beaten-path gems, you'll set out from the buzzy capital of Hanoi to cruise through the magnificent Ha Long Bay, cycle through the countryside of Hue, and learn to fish with the locals in Hoi An. After a trip through Ho Chi Minh's past and a leisurely float down the Mekong Delta, it's time to hop over to Cambodia and end your adventure among the ancient temples of Angkor Wat.
Travel Vietnam from north to south on this 15-day highlights tour. Start at the top of the country to cruise UNESCO-listed Ha Long Bay, whizz through the streets of Hanoi on a Vespa, and cycle through the northern countryside. Continue down the coast to Hue's ancient citadels and royal tombs, followed by the bright lights of Ho Chi Minh City. Your adventure ends in the lush Mekong Delta, where you'll sail to an iconic floating market.
Cover parts of Vietnam and Thailand on this 15-day tour designed with kids in mind. Starting in Ho Chi Minh City and traveling north to Hanoi, indulge in family-friendly activities, from leisurely cruises on the Mekong Delta and Ha Long Bay to cultural activities in the capital, such as a water puppet show. Then fly across the border to Bangkok, the buzzing capital of Thailand. After as many temples and palaces as you and your kids can handle, head to Chiang Mai for a few days in the mountains before ending with quality family time on the beaches of Phuket.
In just over two weeks, you'll visit the most scenic parts of northern Vietnam, plus hop the border for the highlights of Cambodia. The adventure starts with cycling in the country outside Hanoi, a trip to unspoiled nature reserves, and a ride down the Red River Delta. After cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll fly to Cambodia to explore the ruins of Angkor and dive into the nation's culture on a tour of Phnom Penh.
This 15-day adventure will take you to the most beautiful locales in Vietnam while immersing you in its cultural heritage. Starting in Hanoi, you'll visit historical sites and meet local artisans, then head north to hike the terraced rice paddies in the Vietnamese highlands. After cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll travel south to imperial cities, dip into the wartime history of Ho Chi Minh City, and cap the trip on the Mekong Delta.
This 15-day itinerary squeezes in the best experiences of Northern and Central Vietnam. After sampling delicious street food in Hanoi, you'll hike between rice paddies and villages in Sapa, float through Tam Coc in Ninh Binh, and walk through Hue's UNESCO-listed Imperial City. You'll also take a two-night cruise in the lesser-known Lan Ha Bay, explore the streets of Hoi An's Ancient Town, and catch views from the highest peak in Vietnam before returning to Hanoi for one last night in the capital.
This grand tour of Vietnam covers the best in the country, from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. After touring the historic sites in Vietnam's capital, spend time in the unspoiled nature reserve of Pu Luong and the stunning landscapes of the Red River Valley. Following this is a cruise around Ha Long Bay, a tour of organic farms at ancient Hoi An, and a visit to highlights around Ho Chi Minh City, like the Mekong River.
Vietnam is one of the world's great culinary destinations, and you'll experience this renowned gastronomy on a tour of its main regions, from north to south. On this 15-day adventure, you'll sample street food in Hanoi, take cooking classes with master chefs, visit organic farms, and enjoy fine dining in total darkness in Ho Chi Minh City. Plus, there are excursions to mountain villages and a cruise on the famous Ha Long Bay.
Experience the very best of Vietnam on this 15-day journey from north to south. See the highlights of Hanoi before traveling outside the city to the terraced rice fields and ethnic villages of Sapa. After cruising the jade waters of Ha Long Bay, you'll travel down the coast to historic Hoi An on your way to Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll end the trip in style with city tours and trips to the famous Mekong Delta.
Get ready for 15 days of nature adventures and cultural excursions throughout Vietnam. In the north, you'll go off the beaten track in Hanoi, hike along terraced rice fields, cruise the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, and explore the spectacular Phong Nha Cave. Finish the trip in Ho Chi Minh City where one last adventure awaits: a trip to the famous Mekong Delta.
