Vietnam Odyssey - Colors of the East | Customize Vietnam Tours

This 25-day private tour through Vietnam offers an immersive journey from the colonial charm of Hanoi and the emerald peaks of Sapa, through the mystical waters of Halong Bay and the ancient temples of Hue and Hoi An, all the way to the lush Mekong Delta and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way, you’ll explore UNESCO-listed wonders, hike through remote mountain villages, cruise among limestone karsts, and connect with local traditions through food, craft, and storytelling.

Highlights

Explore Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter on foot, sampling local specialties
Immerse yourself in authentic Sapa with guided treks through ethnic minority villages
Sail through the stunning limestone karsts of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise
Discover Phong Nha Cave and trek through Phong Nha Botanical Garden
Attend a full day of nature in Bach Ma National Park, including panoramic views from Vong Hai Dai and a hike to cascading lakes
Tour Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed town and join a hands-on lantern-making class
Visit Cai Rang floating market and witness coconut weaving at rural factories
Explore the lush Tra Su Cajeput Forest by bamboo bridge and rowboat
Stay in a riverside lodge, learn local crafts, and join a Vietnamese cooking class
Glide through Tam Coc’s mystical river caves and rice fields

By Day	Transfer	Destinations	Activities	Meals
Day 1		Hanoi	Arrival Hanoi, Private airport transfer, Leisure time
Day 2		Hanoi	A private city tour in Hanoi	B, L
Day 3		Hanoi, Sapa	Travel to Sapa by shared limousine bus, Afternoon sightseeing	B
Day 4		Sapa	Trek to less-touristy hill tribe villages in Sapa	B, L
Day 5		Sapa, Hanoi	Visit Taphin village, Enjoy herbal bath, Travel by shared limousine...	B, L
Day 6		Hanoi, Halong Bay	Transfer to Halong Bay, Explore the World Natural Heritage, Stay...	B, L, D
Day 7		Halong Bay, Ninh Binh	Travel to Cat Ba Island, Disembark at Tuan Chau Harbor, Private...	B, Br
Day 8		Ninh Binh	Boat trip to Tam Coc Caves, Visit Bich Dong pagoda and Thung Nham...	B, L
Day 9		Ninh Binh, Hanoi	Hike up to Mua cave viewpoint, Return to Hanoi by private vehicle,...	B, L
Day 10		Hanoi, Dong Hoi	Fly to Dong Hoi, Private airport transfer, Leisure time	B
Day 11		Dong Hoi	A day in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park	B, L
Day 12		Dong Hoi, Hue	Private transfer to Hue, Stop en-route to visit Tam Giang Lagoon,...	B
Day 13		Hue	A sightseeing day in Hue	B, L
Day 14		Hue	Discover the nature beauty of Bach Ma National Park, an ASEAN...	B, L
Day 15		Hue, Danang	Private transfer to Danang, Sightseeing tour	B, L
Day 16		Danang, Hoi An, Danang	Private visit to My Son Sanctuary, A walking tour in Hoi An Ancient...	B, L
Day 17		Danang	A free day	B
Day 18		Danang, Ho Chi Minh	Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, Private airport transfer, Leisure time	B
Day 19		Ho Chi Minh	Visit Cu Chi Tunnels and take a half day city tour	B, L
Day 20		Ho Chi Minh, Vinh Long	Private transfer to Vinh Long, Excursion in the countryside	B, L, D
Day 21		Vinh Long, Can Tho	Rural tour, Private transfer to Can Tho, Leisure time	B
Day 22		Can Tho, Chau Doc	Boat trip to Cai Rang floating market, Private transfer to Chau Doc,...	B, L
Day 23		Chau Doc	Visit Tra Su Cajeput Forest and Sam Mountain	B, L
Day 24		Chau Doc, Ho Chi Minh	Return to Ho Chi Minh City by private vehicle, Leisure time	B
Day 25		Ho Chi Minh	Private airport transfer, Departure	B