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Vietnam Samurai Tours
Signature tour · 10 days · southern & central Vietnam

Three Seas
in 10 days

Phu Quoc, Cam Ranh and Nha Trang, Da Nang and Hoi An.
Wild southern islands, a quiet bay and the lantern-lit Old Town.
Four excursions, two flights, nine nights by the sea.

10
Days
5
Stops
4
Excursions
9
Nights by the sea
1
UNESCO site
★★★★★
Traveler ratings

10 days —
what to expect

Tap a day to see photos, the itinerary and the key fact about the place

Phu Quoc1–3
Cam Ranh · Nha Trang4–6
Da Nang7
Hoi An8
Sea day · departure9–10
Illustrated map of southern Vietnam: Phu Quoc, Cam Ranh and Nha Trang, Da Nang, Hoi An

Three seas —
three cuisines

Island seafood on Phu Quoc, grilled pork rolls from Ninh Hoa near Nha Trang, mi quang in Da Nang, and cao lau, which is only made in Hoi An. The south and the center eat differently, and you notice it by day two.

Phu Quoc seafood

At the Duong Dong night market, fish and crabs come straight out of the tank and onto the charcoal grill while you watch. It's a market, not a restaurant plate, and that's the whole point.

Phu Quoc pepper

The island grows pepper for half the country. Fresh green peppercorns on the vine come straight to the table with seafood. It's a taste you won't find at home.

Ninh Hoa nem nuong

Charcoal-grilled pork sausage wrapped in rice paper with fresh herbs. It was invented an hour's drive from Nha Trang, and it's still made best right there.

Grilled squid

The staple of the whole coast: squid from the morning catch, sliced into rings and grilled in front of you. The best is on the piers of Cam Ranh.

Mi quang — Da Nang

Yellow noodles in just a little broth, with peanuts and a rice cracker. It's the signature dish of Quang Nam province and is barely made outside central Vietnam.

Cao lau — Hoi An

Rice noodles with pork and crisp crackers. It's made only in Hoi An, and by tradition the water for the dough comes from one ancient well.

Hoi An banh mi

A crisp, loaded baguette that shows up on lists of the world's best sandwiches. The line outside is part of the experience.

Iced coffee

In the south, coffee comes with condensed milk and ice, sipped slowly in the shade. It's not a quick break between excursions. It's how you wait out the midday heat.

Choose
your package

Prices are per person for a group of two or more, double occupancy. For a solo traveler we quote separately: a single room and private excursions for one cost noticeably more. For three or more we also quote individually, and it usually works out cheaper.

Light
Ground program only: guide, transport, tickets. Flights and hotels are on you
$630
per person
  • ✦Four guided excursions
  • ✦English-speaking local guide on excursion days
  • ✦Private transport on excursions
  • ✦Entrance tickets, cable car, boat, show
  • ✦Lunches on excursion days
  • ✦Manager on call 24/7 and an official contract
  • ✦Hotel selection and flight recommendations
  • —Accommodation, 9 nights (you book it)
  • —Two domestic flights (you buy them)
  • —Airport transfers
  • —International flights

Important: the three stops are connected by air only. Phu Quoc is an island, and there is no road to it. On the Light tier you buy the two domestic flights (Phu Quoc → Cam Ranh → Da Nang) and book the nine nights yourself. We name the exact flights and hotels that fit the program, but you pay for them.

Choose Light
Most popular
Full
Turnkey: you only buy the international flight
$1,500
per person
  • ✦Everything in Light
  • ✦3★+ hotels at all three stops, 9 nights
  • ✦Two domestic flights: Phu Quoc → Cam Ranh → Da Nang
  • ✦All airport transfers, six legs
  • ✦Hotel breakfasts
  • ✦Lunches on days without excursion meals
  • ✦Manager on call 24/7 and an official contract
  • —Dinners
  • —International flights
Choose Full
VIP
Beachfront hotels, dinners with your guide and the VIP section at the Hoi An show
$2,550
per person
  • ✦Everything in Full
  • ✦4–5★ beachfront hotels, 9 nights
  • ✦Three restaurant dinners, one at each stop, with your guide
  • ✦VIP seating at the Hoi An show: covered seats, your own table, fruit and water
  • ✦Private car for short transfers
  • ✦Priority on sea-view rooms
  • —International flights

The VIP section of the show has only 136 seats, so we book it in advance, together with the tour.

Choose VIP

Prices are per person for a group of two or more, double occupancy.
The international flight to Phu Quoc and back from Da Nang is not included in any tier.

What's included,
line by line

No asterisks and no small print: one table, three tiers, every item on the route.

ItemLightFullVIP
Four guided excursionsyesyesyes
English-speaking local guide on excursion daysyesyesyes
Private transport on excursionsyesyesyes
Entrance tickets, cable car, boat, showyesyesyes
Manager on call 24/7, official contractyesyesyes
Accommodation, 9 nightsno3★+4–5★
Domestic flights, 2noyesyes
Airport transfersnoyesyes
Breakfastsnoyesyes
Lunches on non-excursion daysnoyesyes
Restaurant dinners, 3nonoyes
Seating at the Hoi An showHighHighVIP

Not included in any tier

Payment

40% deposit when you book, the remaining 60% in Vietnam. The price is fixed in your invoice and doesn't change with the exchange rate.

Group size

Prices are per person for a group of two or more. A solo traveler is quoted separately; three or more is quoted individually, and usually costs less.

Your own group of ten or more

Leading your own group? Separate terms apply: see the page for group organizers.

You're in
safe hands

  • ✦A point person on the route from the first day to the last
  • ✦A manager on call 24/7, and any issue gets handled right away
  • ✦Every hotel is checked in person: no compromises on quality
  • ✦An official contract: legal protection for your trip
  • ✦Flights and transfers between stops are arranged in advance, so connections are never your problem
  • ✦Your safety is our responsibility. No exceptions.
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What our guests say

★★★★★4.7 out of 5— based on our travelers' reviews
Review from Irina in Moscow about a Vietnam Samurai tour, Telegram screenshot
“All good, the girls are happy. Thank you again for organizing our vacation. Everyone really liked it, and all the guides did a great job.”
Irina, MoscowTelegram review · May 18
Review from a Vietnam Samurai guest about the guide's work, Telegram screenshot
“Today's guide is really great. He told us a lot, never rushed us and fed us well. We've had three guides already, and this one is the best. A super comfortable trip.”
Tour guestOn the guide · April
A family's review of a central Vietnam tour: Hoi An, Hue, My Son
“We had two guides, Maria and Natalia. We liked both My Son and Hue. Hoi An is love.”
Family, central Vietnam tourHoi An, Hue, My Son · April 25
A guest's review of Ninh Binh and Trang An, Vietnam Samurai tour
“We liked Ninh Binh, with its mountains and greenery. Trang An is very beautiful, and I'd like to go back and see more.”
Tour guestNinh Binh, Trang An
A guest's review of the accommodation on a Vietnam Samurai tour: a hotel with a restaurant and pool
“They have their own little restaurant, and the food is very good. There's also a pool with sun loungers on the grounds.”
Tour guestOn the accommodation
Review from Antony about northern Vietnam: Sapa, Fansipan, Ninh Binh, Hanoi
“Fansipan is top. The town of Sapa itself is gorgeous. Ninh Binh could be a wonder, but it depends a lot on the weather. Probably only in summer. Visibility there was poor, but it's still captivating. Hanoi is noisy, very. Otherwise, northern Vietnam is beautiful.”
AntonySapa, Fansipan, Ninh Binh, Hanoi
A guest's review of Da Nang and its kite festival, Vietnam Samurai tour
“Da Nang was a great surprise. We happened to catch the kite festival.”
Tour guestDa Nang · kite festival

Book
your spot

Message us and we'll price your party, pick dates and explain how the tiers differ on this route. Groups of 2 or more.

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ROUTE FAQ

When is the best time to take this route?
The best window is February and March. Phu Quoc is dry with a calm sea, Nha Trang's beach season is starting, and Da Nang sits at 23–25°C with almost no rain. The three stops lie in different climate zones, and these are the months when they all line up. Other months work too, but the weather splits apart: from April Phu Quoc heads into the rainy season, and in autumn the rain shifts to the center. Tell us your dates and we'll check the forecast at every stop and tell you plainly what to expect.
What exactly do I arrange myself on the Light tier?
Two domestic flights (Phu Quoc → Cam Ranh → Da Nang) and nine nights in hotels. This matters more here than on our northern routes: Phu Quoc is an island, there's no road between the stops, and a bus can't replace the flights. We give you the exact flights that fit the program and pick the hotels, but you buy them yourself. If you'd rather not deal with it, the Full tier covers the flights, the hotels and all six transfers.
Is the international flight included in the price?
No, it's not included in any tier. The route is built as an open-jaw trip: you fly in to Phu Quoc and out from Da Nang, with no need to backtrack to the island, which makes it cheaper and shorter. You book the tickets yourself, and we'll suggest convenient connections for your tour dates.
How many people are in a group, and what does it cost for one traveler?
The prices on this page are per person for a group of two or more, double occupancy. For a solo traveler we quote separately: a single room and private excursions for one cost noticeably more. For three or more, the price is also individual and usually comes out lower. If you're bringing your own group of ten or more, we have separate terms for that.
How demanding is this route?
It's the most relaxed of our routes: nine nights by the sea, only two short flights between stops, and excursion days alternate with free ones. There's no climbing or trekking. An elevator takes you up the Marble Mountains, a boat takes you to the islands, and a cable car carries you over the sea. It suits families with kids as well as anyone who wants to relax rather than chase a checklist.
What's included in the ground price?
From $630: four excursions, an English-speaking local guide on those days, private transport, all entrance tickets (the Hon Thom cable car, the boat to the An Thoi islands, the Nha Trang islands, and the “Ký Ức Hội An” show in Hoi An) and lunches on excursion days. Full adds 3★+ hotels, the two flights, all transfers and breakfasts. VIP adds beachfront hotels, three dinners with your guide and the VIP section at the show.
How do I pay for the tour?
A 40% deposit when you book, and the remaining 60% in Vietnam. The price is fixed in your invoice and doesn't change with the exchange rate. We'll walk you through the payment options when you book.
FebruaryandMarch

The best time for this route

February and March are the window when all three stops are in season at once. Phu Quoc is dry with a calm sea, Nha Trang opens its long beach season, and Da Nang has the most comfortable weather of the year, at 23–25°C and almost no rain.

In January Phu Quoc and Nha Trang are great and Da Nang is cooler. From April the rainy season starts on Phu Quoc, and in autumn the rain moves to the center. Want different dates? Tell us which, and we'll check the weather at each stop and tell you honestly where that month is best.