Top 5 Vietnam Tour Packages for First-Time Travelers 🌏🇻🇳

Hazel Nguyen • October 25, 2025

What does your ideal Vietnam tour look like?

If this is your first trip to Vietnam, get ready for a country that feels like several worlds in one. From limestone bays to lantern-lit towns, from sizzling street food to misty mountain treks, every region has its own rhythm. The easiest way to experience the country’s diversity without the stress of planning? Choose a Vietnam tour package that matches your travel style.



November is one of the best months to visit, with cooler weather (especially in Northern Vietnam) and clear skies across much of the country. But whether you visit Vietnam in November or another season, these tours offer experiences that reveal Vietnam’s heart and soul.

For the Food-Loving Explorer: Hanoi Cooking Class & Coffee Workshop ☕🍜

If you believe food is the best way to understand a culture, the Vietnamese Cooking Class & Coffee Workshop in Hanoi is the perfect introduction. Start your day like a local, where you weave through narrow market aisles filled with herbs, fresh noodles, and baskets of tasty fruits.


You’ll learn to cook classic dishes such as pho bo (beef noodle soup), nem rán (crispy spring rolls), or bun cha (grilled pork with vermicelli) under the guidance of a local chef. The secret to great Vietnamese food is balance: sweet, sour, salty, and spicy all at once.


🍷 Insider tip: Vietnamese wines are surprisingly diverse. Some small northern vineyards produce light, fruity reds that pair beautifully with local dishes. While you enjoy your dishes, try homemade wine for another burst of flavors.


After lunch, move to a nearby location for a hands-on coffee workshop. You’ll taste everything from Hanoi’s signature egg coffee (a silky mix of espresso and whipped egg yolk) to coconut and salted variations.


What else to see nearby:

  • Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake and visit the iconic The Huc Bridge.
  • Visit the Old Quarter for craft shops and evening street food.
  • Try a bánh mì (Vietnamese sandwich) from a local street stall.
Tourists learning to prepare Vietnamese dishes under the guidance of a local chef during a cooking class in Hanoi.

For the Nature Lover: Northern Vietnam Adventure 🏞️

Northern Vietnam is a world of contrasts with limestone peaks, emerald rice paddies, and cool mountain air. This 8-day Vietnam tour package connects Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, and Sapa, offering the region’s most breathtaking views.


In Ninh Binh, often called “Ha Long Bay on land,” take a sampan boat through the caves of Trang An, glide between karst cliffs, and cycle past ancient temples in Hoa Lu. Don’t miss climbing Mua Cave’s 500 steps for a panoramic view over golden rice fields.


At Ha Long Bay, board an overnight cruise and wake up to misty limestone islands. If you are feeling extra adventurous, try kayaking through hidden lagoons.


Then head north to Sapa, where terraced hills roll like green waves. Trek through Cat Cat and Ta Van villages to meet the Hmong and Dao ethnic communities, and take the cable car up Fansipan Mountain, the highest peak in Indochina.


🥾 Travel tip: Pack good walking shoes, a light rain jacket, and layers as temperatures in Sapa can drop below 15°C in the evenings.

🍜 Food to try: Thắng cố (a mountain stew), lam rice (bamboo-cooked rice), and grilled skewers from Sapa’s night market.

Couple kayaking on calm turquoise waters surrounded by towering limestone formations in Ha Long Bay, Vietnam.

For the Tranquil Traveler: Da Nang, Hoi An & Hue Discovery 🌉

This 5-day Vietnam tour package centers on Central Vietnam, where history, nature, and relaxation meet.


In Da Nang, start your day with a panoramic view from Monkey Mountain, then explore the marble caves and pagodas of the Marble Mountains. Continue to Hoi An, where you can row a basket boat through the Coconut Jungle and learn traditional fishing techniques from locals.


Take a full-day trip to Ba Na Hills, home to the famous Golden Bridge held by two giant hands and the world’s longest cable car. Don’t forget a light jacket, because temperatures drop as you ascend.


Finally, cross the Hai Van Pass into Hue, the former imperial capital of the Nguyen dynasty. Visit the Imperial Citadel, the tombs of emperors, and try bun bo Hue, a spicy beef noodle soup beloved across Vietnam.


🌅 Travel tip: Central Vietnam’s weather can shift quickly. You should bring sunscreen, but also a poncho for afternoon showers.

🍜 Must-try eats: Mi Quang (turmeric noodles), white rose dumplings in Hoi An, and Hue’s colorful royal desserts.

For the Relaxed Adventurer: Ho Chi Minh City & Mekong Delta Escape 🚤

If you prefer a lighter pace, this southern 5-day Vietnam tour package blends culture with comfort.


Explore Ho Chi Minh City’s vibrant energy from the Notre Dame Cathedral to the War Remnants Museum. Take a waterbus ride along the Saigon River for city views from a new angle, or unwind in a rooftop café.


Venture into the Mekong Delta, a world of coconut palms and floating houses. Cycle along the narrow village paths, visit fruit orchards, and enjoy a traditional lunch featuring elephant ear fish and spring rolls with herbs.


Don’t skip the Cu Chi Tunnels, a powerful reminder of Vietnam’s history and ingenuity that goes all the way back to French colonization.


🍍 Travel tip:  Bring mosquito repellent and a hat, as the Mekong can get humid even in cooler months.

Aerial view of travelers rowing round bamboo basket boats through dense nipa palm waterways.

For the Culture Enthusiast: South-to-North Vietnam Highlights ✈️

If you want to see everything from bustling cities to quiet mountain temples, this 7-day Vietnam tour package gives you the grand overview.


Start in Ho Chi Minh City, where French-colonial architecture meets modern energy. Visit Ben Thanh Market for souvenirs and sample bánh xèo (Vietnamese pancake) or phở Nam, the southern-style noodle soup that’s sweeter and richer than Hanoi’s version.


From there, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels, which offer a fascinating look into Vietnam’s wartime resilience, and cruise through the Mekong Delta, where floating markets and coconut farms line the water.


Next, fly to Da Nang, the coastal city famous for its sandy beaches and Marble Mountains. Continue to Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage town glowing with lanterns at night. Take a basket boat ride through the Coconut Village, and don’t leave without tasting cao lau, a noodle dish unique to Hoi An.


Wrap up your journey in Hanoi and visit the Temple of Literature and the Old Quarter, a fitting finale to your cross-country adventure.


📸 Insider tip: If your schedule allows, plan your visit around the full moon as Hoi An’s lantern festival is magical.

Night scene of Saigon’s holiday celebration with a giant Christmas tree, lights, and crowds enjoying the festive decorations.

Choosing the Right Vietnam Tour Package 🌿

For first-time travelers, Vietnam can seem vast and varied, and that’s the beauty of it. Each Vietnam tour package offers a new lens to see the country through its cuisine, its landscapes, or its living traditions.


Whether you’re sipping egg coffee in Hanoi, watching lanterns float over Hoi An’s river, or kayaking through Ha Long’s emerald waters, what you’ll remember most are the small moments: the smiles, the flavors, and the sounds that make Vietnam come alive.



Your adventure starts here.

Let Up Travel Vietnam help you find the Vietnam tour package that fits your pace, curiosity, and comfort. Whichever route you choose, you’re not just visiting Vietnam. You’re discovering a way of life.

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