What's included in the Hanoi incense village half day tour?

This tour covers Chuong Village and Quang Phu Cau Incense Village, with round-trip transport, entrance fees, a guide, a handmade conical hat, and water included; lunch is not included.

How long does the tour take?

The tour runs about five hours, with morning departures between 7:30 and 8:00 AM returning by early afternoon, and afternoon departures around noon returning by early evening.

Do I need any experience to try the conical hat workshop?

No. The hands-on session is designed for first-time visitors and takes only a short amount of time to complete a simple hat you can keep.

Is lunch included on this tour?

No. Since the tour runs about five hours without a scheduled meal stop, guests should eat beforehand or bring snacks along.

How is this different from the full-day incense village tour?

This half-day version pairs the incense village with Chuong hat-making village only, with no Hanoi city sightseeing. Travelers wanting the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison as well should book the full-day version instead.

Exclusive Vietnam Package Tour 21 Days – The Complete North-to-South

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Most visitors to Vietnam have to choose: the misty highlands or the limestone bay, the imperial citadels or the beach, the floating markets of the Mekong or the mountain terraces of the north. Our Vietnam package tour 21 days was built for travelers who refuse to choose. Over three unhurried weeks you will trek through rice terraces carved into the hillsides of Sapa, sleep aboard a cruise beneath Halong Bay’s karsts, ride night trains through the spine of the country, crawl through wartime tunnels outside Saigon, and watch the sun set over the red dunes of Mui Ne — a single, continuous journey from the mountains near the Chinese border to the Gulf of Thailand.

This is not a highlight-reel tour. It is a complete Vietnam tour package for travelers, retirees, and slow-travel enthusiasts who want the time to actually arrive somewhere before moving on — two to five nights in most regions, never a rushed overnight stop just to say you passed through. Every train ticket, cruise cabin, domestic flight, and private transfer across this 21 days Vietnam itinerary is arranged in advance, so your only task each day is deciding how deep you want to go.

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Quick Facts

Duration	21 Days / 20 Nights
Route	Hanoi – Sapa – Halong Bay – Ninh Binh – Phong Nha – Hue – Da Nang – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City – Tay Ninh – Mekong Delta – Mui Ne Beach
Tour Type	Private, fully customizable
Pace	Slow travel — 2 to 5 nights per region, minimal one-night stops
Best For	Retirees, long-stay travelers, couples, and anyone wanting Vietnam in full rather than a highlights version

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Highlights

Trek the Terraces of Sapa — Walk the Muong Hoa Valley from Y Linh Ho to Lao Chai and Ta Van, through rice terraces and Black Hmong and Dzay villages, with lunch alongside a local family.
Meet the “Duck Leader” of Phong Nha — A genuinely funny, only-in-Bong-Lai-Valley experience: shake a food container and watch a hundred ducks chase you across a field.
Descend into the Longest Dry Cave in Asia — Paradise Cave’s illuminated stalactites, followed by a 400-meter zipline into Dark Cave and a natural mineral mud bath.
Sleep Aboard a Halong Bay Cruise — A night among nearly 2,000 limestone islets, with kayaking, cave exploration, and a sunset cooking class on the sundeck.
Wander Hoi An’s Lantern-Lit Streets — A UNESCO ancient town glowing gold each evening, best photographed between 5:30 and 6:30 PM.
Stand on the Golden Bridge — Ba Na Hills’ iconic bridge, held aloft by two giant stone hands rising from the clouds.
Ride the Cable Car to Southern Vietnam’s Highest Peak — Nui Ba Den in Tay Ninh, beneath the 72-meter bronze Goddess of Mercy statue, followed by the extraordinary Cao Dai Great Temple.
Watch Sunset Over Mui Ne’s Red Dunes — A coastal desert landscape, complete with the barefoot red-clay canyon walk of Fairy Stream, found nowhere else in Vietnam.

Places You'll See

What's Included?

10 nights in carefully selected 4-star or 5-star hotels, twin/double sharing, with daily breakfast
1 night aboard a luxury 5-star Halong Bay cruise
2 nights in soft-sleeper night-train cabins (Hanoi–Hue and Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City), plus all private air-conditioned train station and inter-city transfers
All sightseeing tickets, private boat trips in Trang An, Hue, and the Mekong Delta, plus a cyclo tour in Hanoi
Professional, English-speaking local guides during all transfers and excursions
Meals as specified in the itinerary (daily breakfasts, lunches on tours/cruise, dinner on the cruise)

What's Excluded?

International flights to and from Vietnam
Domestic flights, if selected as an alternative to the Hanoi–Hue or Da Nang–Ho Chi Minh City night trains
Vietnam visa / e-visa arrangement fees
Personal expenses (drinks, laundry, telephone, shopping)
Tips and gratuities for guides and drivers (recommended, not mandatory)
Travel insurance
Surcharges during public holidays (Tet, National Day, etc.)
VAT and bank service fees, where applicable
Anything not specifically mentioned in the “Tour Included” section

What to Expect?

Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – Welcome to Vietnam 🇻🇳

Touch down at Noi Bai International Airport, where your private chauffeur awaits to escort you directly into the historic heart of Hanoi’s Old Quarter.
Complete your hotel check-in (subject to availability) and unwind from your flight before embarking on a leisurely stroll around the legendary Hoan Kiem Lake or browsing the vibrant stalls of Dong Xuan Market.
Savor your inaugural taste of local culture with a legendary egg coffee at the century-old Café Giảng (39 Nguyen Huu Huan Street), followed by an introductory street-food sampling of pho or bun cha in the bustling alleyways (at your own expense).

Evening at Leisure:

Experience the electrifying pulse of Ta Hien Beer Street, a lively hub for socializing and soaking in the vibrant nocturnal atmosphere.
Explore the bustling Old Quarter Night Market (operational weekends across Hang Dao, Hang Ngang, and Hang Duong streets).
Overnight: Hanoi.

Inclusions: Private airport transfer, central hotel accommodation.

Day 2: Hanoi Cultural & Heritage Highlights ☕

Morning:

Begin your exploration at the solemn Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, followed by the architectural grace of the iconic One Pillar Pagoda.
Proceed to the historic Temple of Literature, venerated as Vietnam’s premier national university established in the 11th century.
Pause for an authentic Vietnamese lunch at a local culinary establishment.

Afternoon:

Gain historical perspective with a guided visit to Hoa Lo Prison, historically dubbed the “Hilton Hanoi” during the American War.
Board a traditional cyclo for a nostalgic, unhurried journey winding through the legendary 36 commercial streets of the Old Quarter.

Evening:

Delight in a captivating water puppet performance, a celebrated theatrical art form originating in the flooded paddy fields of the Red River Delta.
Venture into the vibrant culinary lanes of Hang Buom, Tong Duy Tan, or Hang Bo to sample local delicacies like savory pork rib porridge or chicken noodle soup (your expense).
Overnight: Hanoi.

Inclusions: Private guided city tour, all entrance fees, water puppet show tickets, expert English-speaking guide, accommodation.

Day 3: Hanoi – Sapa Highlands (Terraced Valleys) – Cat Cat Village 🚐

Morning:

Depart Hanoi aboard a comfortable private vehicle, journeying northwest along the modern expressway into the majestic Hoang Lien Son mountain range (approx. 5.5–6 hours), complete with scenic panoramic stops overlooking deep valleys.
Arrive in Sapa Town by midday, complete hotel check-in, and enjoy free time to acclimate to the crisp mountain air.

Afternoon:

Descend into Cat Cat Village, a picturesque traditional settlement inhabited by the Black Hmong ethnic minority.
Marvel at the cascading waterfall and historical remnants of a French-built hydroelectric station from the colonial era.
Embark on a scenic 3-kilometer trek toward Sin Chai village, nestled directly at the foot of Fansipan Mountain—widely recognized as the “Roof of Indochina.”

Evening at Leisure:

Experience Sapa’s vibrant evening ambiance in the central square, admiring the illuminated stone architecture of the Sapa Ancient Stone Church.
Explore the Sapa Night Market to sample regional specialties such as sizzling grilled skewers, hearty salmon hot pot, or aromatic smoked buffalo meat (your expense).
Overnight: Sapa.

Inclusions: Private transfer, guided excursion to Cat Cat Village, English-speaking guide, accommodation.

Day 4: Sapa Trekking Expedition – Muong Hoa Valley 🥾

Morning:

Fuel up with breakfast at your hotel before setting off on a comprehensive, full-day guided trek traversing the breathtaking, UNESCO-caliber terraced rice fields of the Muong Hoa Valley.
Walk along mountain trails passing Y Linh Ho and following the meandering Muong Hoa Stream directly into the Black Hmong community of Lao Chai.

Afternoon:

Enjoy a home-cooked lunch shared with a local ethnic family along the route.
Continue your trek through rustling bamboo groves and suspension bridges toward Ta Van village, home to the Dzay minority people.
Rendezvous with your private transport at Ta Van Bridge for a smooth return drive to Sapa town (total trekking distance approx. 12 km over 4.5 hours).

Evening at Leisure:

Unwind completely after your trek by experiencing a traditional Red Dao herbal bath, renowned for soothing tired muscles with medicinal forest botanicals.
Dine independently at a cozy local restaurant in town (your expense).
Overnight: Sapa.

Inclusions: Guided trekking tour, local family-hosted lunch, English-speaking guide, accommodation.

Day 5: Sapa – Fansipan Peak Cable Car – Return to Hanoi ☁️

Morning:

Following breakfast, embark on an unforgettable ascent to the summit of Fansipan Peak.
Board the state-of-the-art Fansipan Cable Car, soaring 3,143 meters above sea level while enjoying sweeping, bird’s-eye views of the sprawling Muong Hoa Valley and rugged mountain ranges.
Ride the modern mountain funicular railway through alpine floral displays and dramatic ridge landscapes.

Afternoon:

Enjoy free time browsing Sapa’s mountainside artisan markets for unique handicrafts and souvenirs.
Sip a hot beverage at a cliffside café while watching alpine clouds drift across the valley before your private transfer back to Hanoi.

Evening:

Return to Hanoi, check into your hotel, and enjoy a restful evening.
Overnight: Hanoi.

Inclusions: Fansipan cable car and funicular tickets, private transfers, English-speaking guide, accommodation.

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay Luxury Cruise ⛴️

Morning:

Enjoy an early breakfast and check out of your hotel (leaving primary luggage securely stored), prior to your morning pickup for a scenic drive via the modern expressway to Halong Bay.

Afternoon:

Arrive at the coastal harbor, board an elite 5-star overnight cruise, and settle into your luxury cabin while savoring a welcome drink.
Indulge in a gourmet seafood lunch as the vessel glides deeper into the emerald waters amidst thousands of dramatic limestone karsts and islets.
Participate in signature activities, including kayaking through hidden sea caves or swimming at an isolated sandy beach.
Witness a magnificent sunset over the gulf, complemented by an interactive cooking demonstration on the sundeck.

Evening:

Dine on a sophisticated multi-course dinner served beneath a canopy of stars, followed by a tranquil evening relaxing on deck.
Overnight: Aboard the Halong Bay luxury cruise.

Inclusions: Private transfer, luxury cabin accommodation, all onboard meals, scheduled excursions and activities, English-speaking cruise guide.

Day 7: Halong Bay Sunrise – Ninh Binh – Buffalo & Duck Farm 🌅

Morning:

Greet the dawn with a rejuvenating Tai Chi session on the sun deck, followed by breakfast.
Explore a magnificent stalactite cavern before returning to the vessel for check-out procedures.
Savor an early brunch on board as the ship navigates back toward the main harbor.

Afternoon:

Disembark and transfer southward by private vehicle to Ninh Binh province, affectionately celebrated as “Halong Bay on Land.”
Check into your hotel upon arrival and unwind.
Experience “Duck Leader” and “Duck Massage” with Buffalo Ride at the Farm in Tam Coc.

Evening at Leisure:

Relax in the serene countryside or venture out independently to sample Ninh Binh’s renowned local specialty: savory mountain goat meat dishes.
End of Week 1.
Overnight: Ninh Binh.

Inclusions: Private transfer, bicycle use (optional), English-speaking guide, accommodation.

Day 8: Ba Na Hills & Golden Bridge – Hoi An Ancient Town ☁️

Morning

Breakfast, then depart for Ba Na Hills.
Ride one of the world’s longest cable car systems up to Ba Na Hills.
Walk across the Golden Bridge, cradled by two giant mossy stone hands high above the clouds.
Buffet lunch at Ba Na Hills.

Afternoon

Explore the French Village and flower gardens, and enjoy the rides at Fantasy Park.
Cable car back down and drive to Da Nang city.

Evening

Continue to Hoi An Ancient Town and check in to your hotel.
Street food dinner in Hoi An’s Old Town — banh mi, mi Quang, cao lau, com ga (own expense).
An evening walk beneath thousands of glowing colorful lanterns.
Overnight in Hoi An!

Included: English-speaking guide, transportation, cable car, entrance fees, buffet lunch, accommodation.

Day 9: Hoi An Cultural & Culinary Day 🏮

Morning

A walking tour of Hoi An Ancient Town: the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, and centuries-old merchant houses.

Afternoon

A bicycle trip to the peaceful Tra Que vegetable village, followed by an interactive cooking class or lantern-making class.
Optional: a traditional basket boat ride through the Bay Mau coconut forest.

Evening

Free time for custom tailoring or boutique shopping.
Dinner on your own. Try Hoi An authentic cuisines.
Overnight in Hoi An!

Included: English-speaking guide, bicycle, entrance fees, cooking or lantern-making class, accommodation.

Day 10: Da Nang – Night Train to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) 🚂

Hotel check-out, then private transfer to Da Nang train station for a daytime-into-overnight train to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam’s dynamic economic powerhouse.
Train SE21: departs Da Nang around 08:00–08:05, arrives in Saigon around 04:20 the following morning.
Train SE5: departs Da Nang around 08:51 (subject to schedule adjustments), arrives in Saigon around 05:18.
Overnight on the train!

Included: private transfer to the train station, soft-sleeper train tickets.

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City Half-Day Tour 🏙️

Morning

Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City with pickup from the train station to your hotel.
Early check-in if available, or luggage storage, with free time to explore landmarks such as Ben Thanh Market and the Bitexco Financial Tower.

Afternoon

A city tour of French colonial architecture: the Saigon Central Post Office, Notre Dame Cathedral (exterior), and the War Remnants Museum.

Evening (own arrangement)

Suggestions: Nguyen Hue Walking Street, Bach Dang Wharf, or Bui Vien Walking Street for Saigon’s nightlife.
Highly recommended: a double-decker city sightseeing bus or a Saigon River waterbus.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City!

Included: train station pickup, accommodation, half-day city tour with English-speaking guide.

Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City – Mekong Delta (Can Tho) 🚤

Morning

Breakfast and check-out, then depart for the lush green landscapes of the Mekong Delta.
7:30 — Depart for the Mekong (with a rest stop en route).
9:30 — Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda.
10:00 — Arrive at My Tho Port and cruise to Unicorn Island (Con Lan).
10:30 — Visit a coconut candy workshop to sample candy and coconut wine, followed by a tropical fruit garden with live southern folk music, a rowboat trip along a small canal, and an orchard and bee farm with honey tea.
11:30–12:00 — A motorized rickshaw ride.
12:00–12:30 — Lunch at a local restaurant.

Afternoon

14:00–14:30 — Depart for Can Tho.
17:00 — Check in at your hotel.

Evening

Free time to explore Can Tho’s nightlife.
Overnight in Can Tho City!

Included: accommodation, day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch.

Day 13: Cai Rang Floating Market – Return to Saigon 🛶

Morning

6:30 — Board a boat to the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, where traders buy and sell goods directly from wooden boats on the river.
Wander through a riverside village, visit fruit gardens, a rice-husking mill, and a rice-noodle-making workshop.
Hotel check-out.

Afternoon

Lunch at a local restaurant before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City.
17:00 — Arrive back in Ho Chi Minh City and check in to your hotel.

Evening

A farewell dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking the city’s glittering skyline (your expenses).
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City!

Included: accommodation, breakfast, day tour with English-speaking guide and lunch to Cai Rang Floating Market.

Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City Departure 👋

A leisurely breakfast and free time for last-minute souvenir shopping.
Private transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport or Long Thanh International Airport (depending on your flight schedule) for your international flight home, marking the end of your unforgettable Vietnam tour package 14 days!

Included: private transfer to the airport.

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Additional Info

Child policy

Under 4 years old: Travel free of charge, sharing a bed with a parent in hotel rooms, a berth on the Halong Bay cruise, and a night-train compartment bunk. A second child under 4 traveling with the same family is charged at 75% of the adult rate.
Ages 5 to 8: Charged 75% of the adult rate, sharing existing bedding and berths with parents.
Ages 9 and up: Charged the full adult rate.
Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian throughout the tour, including during the Halong Bay cruise and both overnight train journeys.
Valid ID or passport may be requested at hotel check-in and on the cruise to confirm a child’s age.
If a separate bed, cruise berth, or night-train bunk is required for a child, this is charged as a surcharge on top of the child rate and confirmed at the time of booking based on your selected hotel category and train class.

Cancellation policy

This Vietnam tour package 14 days involves multiple pre-purchased, limited-availability bookings — two night-train cabins, a Halong Bay cruise cabin, and block-booked hotel rooms across six cities — so cancellation terms are structured around those supplier deadlines:

Free cancellation for notice given at least 21 days before departure.
50% charge of the total package value for cancellations made 16 to 20 days before departure.
75% charge of the total package value for cancellations made 10 to 15 days before departure.
100% charge (no refund) for cancellations made within 9 days of departure, or in case of no-show.
If the Halong Bay cruise is cancelled due to severe weather or a government directive, guests are offered a rescheduled cruise date or a full refund for that portion of the package, without affecting the rest of the itinerary.
Night-train tickets, once issued, are subject to Vietnam Railways’ own change and refund conditions in addition to the terms above.
Any domestic flights booked as an alternative to the night trains follow the airline’s own fare rules.

Good to know

Pace and fitness: This itinerary involves genuine walking — the Citadel grounds in Hue, the Old Quarter in Hanoi, and 500 steps at Mua Cave. A moderate level of fitness is recommended; let your consultant know in advance if mobility is a concern so the route can be adjusted.
Overnight trains: Cabins are air-conditioned, soft-sleeper class with 4 berths per compartment (private cabin buyouts available on request). They’re a genuinely comfortable, time-efficient way to cover long distances overnight rather than losing a full travel day.
Climate variation: You will pass through three distinct climate zones in two weeks. Northern Vietnam (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay) can be cool and misty from November to March; the center (Hue, Da Nang, Hoi An) sees its rainy season from September to December; the south (Saigon, Mekong Delta) is warm and humid year-round with a wet season from May to October.
Currency and cash: Vietnamese dong (VND) is the primary currency; ATMs are widely available in every city on this route, but the Mekong Delta’s rural stops are best navigated with cash on hand.
Connectivity: Wi-Fi is available at all hotels and on the cruise; a local SIM or eSIM is recommended for the train legs and delta excursions where hotel Wi-Fi isn’t an option.

What to bring

Comfortable, broken-in walking shoes — you’ll use them in the Citadel, the Old Quarter, and on the 500 steps to Mua Cave’s summit
Layered clothing: the north (Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay) can be cool and misty from November to March, while the south stays warm and humid year-round
Swimwear for Halong Bay kayaking and An Bang Beach
A light rain jacket, particularly if traveling through the center between September and December
Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for the Mekong Delta and Ba Na Hills-style midday sun
A small overnight bag for the two night-train legs, since your main luggage is stored separately during those journeys
Earplugs and a light sleep mask — genuinely useful for both the cruise cabin and the overnight trains
Passport and a printed or digital copy of your e-visa for hotel and train check-ins
Motion sickness tablets if you’re prone to seasickness on the Mekong Delta boat trips
Cash in Vietnamese dong for markets, tailoring deposits in Hoi An, and temple offerings

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Exclusive Vietnam Package Tour 21 Days – The Complete North-to-South

Overview