14-Day Vietnam Grand Tour: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh via Halong, Hue & Hoi An

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Difficulty

moderate

Duration

14 days

Fitness Level

Suitable for travelers comfortable with long transfers, short active excursions (cycling, boat boarding) and daily walking.

Overview

A 14-day sweep through Vietnam from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh that threads Mai Chau’s valleys, Ha Long’s karst pinnacles, Hue’s imperial relics and the Mekong’s floating markets. Expect cultural depth, daily transfers and a mix of easy activities—boat rides, short hikes, market strolls—backed by local guides.

14-Day Vietnam Grand Tour: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh via Halong, Hue & Hoi An

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Date

Thu, Nov 6

Travelers

The city wakes before you do. Mopeds thread through dawn fog around Hoan Kiem Lake, vendors set limes and steaming bowls into neat rows, and the low, flat roofs of French-era buildings catch peach light. This 14-day circuit reads like a country condensed: mountain valleys that smell of wet earth, limestone islands rising like sculpted bones from jade water, imperial citadels rimmed by the slow Perfume River, and the low, braided waterways of the Mekong delta daring you to follow their currents.

Adventure Photos

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Adventure Tips

Pack for humidity

Lightweight, breathable clothing and a compact waterproof are essential—sweat and sudden tropical downpours are both likely.

Carry local cash

Small vendors and river markets accept cash only; keep denominations under VND 200,000 for easy transactions.

Time your flights

Build a travel buffer for internal flights—delays are common and missing a connection can cascade through this tightly scheduled tour.

Respect temple etiquette

Shoulders and knees should be covered at pagodas and imperial sites; remove shoes where indicated and speak quietly.

Local Insights

Wildlife

Water birds in Ha Long Bay (egrets, kingfishers)
Mangrove and riverine birds in the Mekong delta

History

This route stitches together Vietnam’s historical layers—from Hoa Lu’s early kingdoms and Hue’s Nguyen dynasty centers to colonial Saigon and wartime sites such as the Cu Chi tunnels.

Conservation

Ha Long and central coastal areas are sensitive to overtourism and litter; opt for operators that follow waste-management policies and support local conservation.