From Hanoi to Saigon: Explore Vietnam from Hill Tribes to Mekong Delta | Authentic Tour - 19 Days

This 19 days / 18 nights food journey takes you into Ninh Binh, weaving together Ninh Binh at a calm, well-paced rhythm. Limestone karst rising out of flooded rice paddies, ancient temples and sampan-quiet waterways.

You travel with an English-speaking guide and comfortable transport, so the timing stays flexible. Pickup, pace and stops are shaped around your group rather than a rigid coach timetable, and the route favours quieter moments over the busiest tourist spots.

Why this route works

Ninh Binh is roughly 90 km south of Hanoi, often called "Ha Long Bay on land". Spread across 19 days / 18 nights, the itinerary has time to settle in — you catch the landscape at dawn and dusk, and still move through varied scenes each day. The result is a route that feels both efficient and genuinely restful.

What you will experience

• Hands-on food moments — market visit, hands-on cooking and tasting with a chef-host.
• Local meals — set-menu lunches built around regional specialities and seasonal produce.

Who is this tour for

Best suited to travellers who want the scenery and culture of Ninh Binh without the tourist-trail crowds — couples, small families, photographers and curious independent travellers. the overall pace is unhurried, with light walking and seated transport between stops. The multi-day format suits those who would rather settle in than tick boxes.

What is included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off, plus all inter-stop transfers
• Comfortable transport with experienced driver
• English-speaking guide for the duration of the tour
• Accommodation and meals as per the day-by-day itinerary
• Bottled water throughout the journey

Good to know

Ninh Binh is best visited May to early June, when the rice fields turn vivid green and gold. The climate is temperate, with cool dry winter months and humid summer. Activities involving boats, climbing or open-road driving are weather dependent and may be modified for safety. From $From USD 1,448 per person, the experience is reconfirmed by date and group size at booking.