Vietnam Tour Packages from the USA

What a private Vietnam trip from the United States costs, how the flights work, the visa, and how many days you really need once the long flight is counted.

Published Oct 2026 • Updated Oct 2026 • By the Vietnam Private Tours planning team, reviewed by Van Anh (Founder & Chief Executive Officer)

Quick answer

Private Vietnam tour packages for American travelers start from US$1,250 per person for 7–9 days and US$1,850 for 10–12 days, with boutique hotels, a private guide and driver and domestic flights; international flights are extra. The only nonstop is San Francisco–Ho Chi Minh City (about 14–16 hours); from other US cities you connect in Asia. Americans need an e-visa (US$25). Plan at least 12 days door to door.

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Prices for a private trip from the US

Trip length	Days on the ground	From (per person)	What fits
7–9 days	About 6–7	US$1,250	One region: the north (Hanoi, Halong Bay, Ninh Binh) or the south
10–12 days	About 9–10	US$1,850	The classic north to south: Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An, Saigon
14–16 days	About 12–13	US$3,000	Adds Ninh Binh, Hue, the Mekong Delta or a beach
18–21 days	About 16–18	US$3,800	Vietnam plus Cambodia (Angkor Wat), or Sapa and the far north

Land prices per person with boutique (4-star) hotels, a private English-speaking guide and driver, domestic flights, cruises and entrance fees. Five-star hotels and peak dates (Christmas, New Year, Tet) cost more; families and small groups pay less per person. International flights, travel insurance, most meals and tips are extra.

Flying from the US to Vietnam

Nonstop: The only nonstop flight between the US and Vietnam is Vietnam Airlines from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City (about 14–16 hours depending on direction, around four flights a week). From other US cities you connect, usually in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong.
Time difference: Vietnam is on UTC+7 all year (no daylight saving): 11 hours ahead of New York in summer and 12 in winter, 14 hours ahead of Los Angeles in summer and 15 in winter.
Open-jaw tickets: Book an open-jaw ticket, into one end of the country and home from the other, so you never backtrack. Because the San Francisco nonstop lands in Ho Chi Minh City, many US travelers start in the south and end in Hanoi.
Travel days: heading west you cross the date line and arrive one or two calendar days later; flying home you "gain" a day and often land the same day you leave. Connecting trips take longer, depending on the layover.

Sample packages from the US

Package	Length	Price	Best for
Highlights of Vietnam	12 days	From US$1,850	The classic first trip, north to south
From Saigon to Hanoi & Halong Bay Overnight	9 days	From US$1,250	Lands in Saigon, the San Francisco nonstop city
Family Vietnam Tour	12 days	From US$1,850	Kid-friendly pace and activities
Luxury Tour of Vietnam	15 days	From US$3,000	5-star hotels and private experiences
Veterans Tour of Vietnam	13 days	From US$3,880	Hue, the DMZ, Khe Sanh and the A Shau Valley
Highlights of Vietnam & Cambodia	15 days	From US$2,200	Adds Angkor Wat

Every package is private and tailor-made: change the dates, hotels, pace and stops, and the price is recalculated and itemized for you.

Before you go: the American checklist

Visa: Americans need an e-visa: apply at evisa.gov.vn, US$25 single or US$50 multiple entry, up to 90 days, about three working days to process.
Passport: the U.S. State Department advises at least six months' validity beyond your planned stay and one blank visa page.
Money: carry some Vietnamese dong in cash for markets, street food and tips; ATMs are easy to find in cities.
Safety: the U.S. State Department rates Vietnam Level 1, "Exercise normal precautions", its lowest level (advisory of June 24, 2026).
When to book: four to six months ahead for October to April, earlier for Christmas and Tet.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a Vietnam tour package from the USA?

Our private packages start from US$1,250 per person for 7–9 days, US$1,850 for 10–12 days, US$3,000 for 14–16 days and US$3,800 for 18–21 days, with boutique hotels, a private guide and driver and domestic flights. Add round-trip flights from the US.

Are there direct flights from the USA to Vietnam?

The only nonstop flight between the US and Vietnam is Vietnam Airlines from San Francisco to Ho Chi Minh City (about 14–16 hours depending on direction, around four flights a week). From other US cities you connect, usually in Tokyo, Seoul, Taipei or Hong Kong.

Do Americans need a visa for Vietnam?

Americans need an e-visa: apply at evisa.gov.vn, US$25 single or US$50 multiple entry, up to 90 days, about three working days to process. Apply at least two to three weeks before you fly.

How many days do I need in Vietnam coming from the US?

Plan at least 12 days door to door. You lose a day flying out and arrive tired, so a 12-day trip gives you about 9 or 10 days on the ground: enough for Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Saigon. Two weeks lets you add Ninh Binh, Hue or a beach.

Do Vietnam tour packages include international flights?

Ours do not: you book your own flights to and from Vietnam so you keep your airline, miles and flexibility, and we book every domestic flight inside Vietnam as part of the package. We are happy to suggest the best routes and an open-jaw ticket for your itinerary.

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