Quick answer
Metta Voyage is a local tour operator (DMC) based in Hanoi, licensed by Vietnam’s National Authority of Tourism for international travel (licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT). We plan private, tailor-made Vietnam tours: your own car and driver, a private English-speaking guide; guides in your language on request, 4–5★ and boutique hotels, and one team on call 24/7 from the day you land.
Our Vietnam tours on sale run from 7 to 21 days. A 14-day north-to-south tour is listed from US$2,014 per person and a 7-day north and central tour from US$986 (2 travellers sharing, 4★ hotels). That is roughly US$140–300 per person per day, depending on hotels and pace; your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
Since late 2019 we have looked after more than 10,100 international guests on over 2,000 bookings, and we are rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor (Travellers’ Choice 2025). This page answers the questions people ask before choosing a Vietnam tour company: what a local operator does, which tours we run and what they cost, how many days you need, and how booking works.
| Tour | Length | Route | From (per person) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vietnam Classic: North and Central | 7 days | Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An | US$986 |
| Northern Vietnam Hiking Tour | 7 days | Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay | US$988 |
| 9 Days of Culture and History | 9 days | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon | US$1,454 |
| In-Style Vietnam for Couples | 10 days | Saigon, Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hanoi, Ha Long Bay | US$1,401 |
| Vietnam Honeymoon with Phu Quoc | 10 days | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Phu Quoc, Saigon | US$3,020 |
| Vietnam in Depth: 12-Day Classic | 12 days | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, Mekong Delta | US$2,344 |
| Luxurious Vietnam Exploration | 12 days | Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon | US$3,157 |
| Vietnam Luxury Tour with the SJourney Train | 13 days | Hanoi, Ha Long, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Nha Trang, Saigon | US$8,600 |
| 14-Day Vietnam: North to South | 14 days | Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon, Can Tho | US$2,014 |
| 14-Day Vietnam Trekking Tour | 14 days | Hanoi, Ninh Binh, Sapa, Hoi An, Saigon, Mekong Delta | US$3,926 |
| Authentic Vietnam: Mountains to the Sea | 15 days | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Sapa, Hoi An, Saigon | US$2,100 |
| Vietnam Culture Tour with Family | 17 days | Hanoi, Sapa, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Saigon | US$3,123 |
From prices are those shown on each tour page on 26 October 2026: per person for the whole tour, based on 2 travellers sharing a room in 4★ hotels; international flights are not included. Hotel level, season, dates and group size change the price, and your final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
Every tour is private and can be changed: add a beach at the end, swap the cruise for Lan Ha Bay, or slow down with two nights in each place. Travelling with children over 10? See Vietnam family tours for teenagers. Need halal meals? See our Muslim-friendly Vietnam tours.
The listed prices above work out at roughly US$140 to US$300 per person per day for two people sharing. Three things move the price most:
International flights, visas, insurance and most lunches and dinners are extra.
Included
✓ Hotels as listed (4★ as standard; 5★ or boutique on request), breakfast daily
✓ Private English-speaking guide on touring days; guides in your language on request
✓ Private air-conditioned car or minibus with driver for all transfers and touring
✓ Entrance fees, boat trips and activities listed in the itinerary
✓ Domestic flights or trains listed in the itinerary
✓ 24/7 support from our team in Hanoi
Not included
– International flights
– Visa fees and travel insurance
– Meals not listed, drinks and tips
– Personal expenses
| Trip length | What fits comfortably | Example tour |
|---|---|---|
| 7–9 days | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay or Ninh Binh, then Hoi An – or the north only, with Sapa | 7-day North and Central |
| 10–12 days | Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Saigon, with one free afternoon in each | 12-day Vietnam in Depth |
| 14–16 days | North to south including Sapa or Ninh Binh and the Mekong Delta | 14-day North to South |
| 17–21 days | All of the above at an easy pace, or Vietnam plus Cambodia or Laos | Indochina tours |
Two weeks is the length most of our guests choose for a first trip. Vietnam is long – the railway from Hanoi to Saigon runs for about 1,700 km – and the north, centre and south have different weather, so we plan the order around the season; see the best time to visit Vietnam.
Both can work well. The difference is who does the work on the ground.
| Local operator (like us) | Agency in your home country | |
|---|---|---|
| Who plans the trip | Our team in Hanoi, who live here and check hotels and guides in person | A planner abroad, who usually passes the booking to a local operator |
| Price | No extra layer of commission | Often includes the agency’s margin, sometimes with extras such as flights |
| Changes during the trip | Handled directly by the people running your tour, 24/7 | Passed on through the agency, often across time zones |
| Consumer protection | Vietnamese licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT; we sell land arrangements, you book international flights | Home-country schemes may apply, for example ATOL in the UK when flights are included |
Before you pay any company, use our checklist on how to choose a private tour operator in Vietnam. You can check our licence yourself on the official register of the Vietnam National Authority of Tourism (quanlyluhanh.vn).
Visa: many visitors need Vietnam’s e-visa, which you apply for on the official portal evisa.gov.vn (British and many European citizens can visit visa-free for 45 days). See our Vietnam e-visa guide. Travelling from abroad: Vietnam tours from the UK · from Australia · from the USA.
Our private Vietnam tours on sale work out at roughly US$140 to US$300 per person per day for 2 travellers sharing, with 4★ hotels at the lower end. For example, our 14-day north-to-south tour is listed from US$2,014 per person. The final price is confirmed in your tailor-made quote.
Choose a company that is licensed for international travel, has its own team in Vietnam, gives you a private guide and driver, and shows clear prices. Metta Voyage is licensed in Hanoi (licence 01-1167/2023/CDLQGVN-GP LHQT), has looked after 10,100+ international guests and is rated 4.9/5 on Tripadvisor.
Ten to twelve days covers Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An and Saigon. Fourteen to sixteen days adds Sapa or Ninh Binh and the Mekong Delta without rushing. Seven to nine days suits the north and centre only.
Every tour includes a private English-speaking guide. Guides who speak your language – for example French, German, Spanish, Italian, Hebrew, Arabic, Chinese or Russian – are available on request when you book.
You plan for free, then confirm with a 30% deposit. The balance is due 45 days before departure, as set out in our booking terms. International flights are booked separately.
Tell us your dates and we will send a draft Vietnam itinerary with prices, usually within 24 hours. No payment needed to plan.
Call or WhatsApp our 24/7 team in Vietnam on +84 812 247 572, or our US line +1 929 491 2828 and UK line +44 7520 660929.
Also see: Indochina tour operator (Vietnam, Cambodia, Laos) · Cambodia tour operator · Laos tour operator.
Written by the Metta Voyage team in Hanoi. Last updated 26 October 2026. Prices checked on our tour pages on 26 October 2026; visa rules checked against evisa.gov.vn.