Vietnam Muslim Tour 12 Days

Why you’ll love this trip?
  • The mountains of Sapa and Fansipan as well as the classic Vietnam highlights
  • Halal meals arranged daily, including Muslim-run restaurants in Sapa
  • Overnight on a halal-kitchen cruise in Halong Bay
  • Private guide and private car every day
Tour Information & Itinerary

Vietnam Muslim Tour 12 Days: Sapa, Halong Bay, Hoi An and Saigon

Tour Overview

The Vietnam Muslim tour 12 days is our most complete northern-and-southern itinerary. It adds three days in Sapa, with Fansipan and the rice terraces, to the classic route of Hanoi, Ninh Binh, a night on a halal-kitchen cruise in Halong Bay, Hoi An, Danang and Ho Chi Minh City. Sapa is a good fit for Muslim travellers because it has several Muslim-run halal restaurants.

Route at a Glance

  • Days 1–6: Hanoi, Sapa, Ninh Binh, Halong Bay
  • Days 7–9: Hoi An and Danang
  • Days 10–12: Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta

Halal Food

Meals are certified halal, served at halal restaurants in every city. The tour visits Al-Noor Mosque in Hanoi, the only mosque in northern Vietnam, and the Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque in Saigon. Read our guides to halal restaurants in Sapa and Hanoi.

Other Durations

Short on time? See the Vietnam Muslim Tour 10 Days or the Hanoi – Sapa Muslim Tour 3 Days.

Day by day itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival – City Tour (Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Our English-speaking guide meets you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in the Old Quarter (about 45 minutes). After a halal lunch, the city tour covers the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university founded in 1070, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, and a walk through the 36 streets of the Old Quarter. You can pray at the Al-Noor Mosque at 12 Hang Luoc Street, the only mosque in Hanoi, before a halal dinner in the Old Quarter. Overnight in Hanoi.

Day 2: Hanoi – Sapa – Cat Cat Village (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Drive about 5–6 hours on the expressway to Sapa. Halal lunch on Thac Bac Street, then an afternoon walk to Cat Cat village and waterfall. Halal dinner and overnight in Sapa.

Day 3: Fansipan – Muong Hoa Valley (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Ride the Muong Hoa mountain train and the Fansipan cable car (about 15 minutes) towards the 3,143 m summit of Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. Late halal lunch in town, then a short walk in the Muong Hoa Valley. Overnight in Sapa.

Day 4: Sapa – Hanoi (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Morning at leisure or a short visit to Sapa market and Stone Church. Halal lunch, then drive back to Hanoi, arriving in the evening. Halal dinner and overnight in Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi – Hoa Lu – Tam Coc – Hanoi (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Day trip to Ninh Binh: the 10th-century temples at Hoa Lu and a rowing-boat trip through the caves and rice fields of Tam Coc, with a halal lunch at a Muslim-chef Indian restaurant in Tam Coc. Return to Hanoi.

Day 6: Hanoi – Halong Bay Overnight Cruise (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Drive to Halong Bay and board a cruise with a halal kitchen. Cruise among the limestone islands, visit a cave and go kayaking. Halal dinner and overnight on board.

Day 7: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Fly to Danang – Hoi An (Breakfast/Brunch/Halal Dinner)

Sunrise on the bay and brunch on board, then transfer to Noi Bai Airport for the flight to Danang (about 1 hour 20 minutes) and drive 45 minutes to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An.

Day 8: Hoi An Ancient Town (Breakfast/Halal Lunch)

Walk through Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site: the Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese assembly halls and old merchant houses, then a boat ride on the Thu Bon River. Free evening to see the lanterns.

Day 9: Hoi An – Ba Na Hills – Danang (Breakfast/Halal Lunch)

Cable car to Ba Na Hills and the Golden Bridge, then the French Village. Transfer to Danang. Overnight in Danang.

Day 10: Danang – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City. City tour of the Independence Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, and prayers at the Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque on Dong Du Street. Halal dinner in District 1.

Day 11: Saigon – Mekong Delta – Cu Chi Tunnels (Breakfast/Halal Lunch/Halal Dinner)

Morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels, then continue to the Mekong Delta for a boat trip along the canals, fruit orchards and a sampan ride. Return to Saigon for a farewell halal dinner.

Day 12: Saigon Departure (Breakfast)

Free time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market before your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport. End of tour.

Inclusions

Meals

Halal meals as per itinerary

Transport

A/C private vehicle as per itinerary

Accommodation

10 nights in hotels and 1 night on a cruise

Tour Inclusions
  • Hanoi city tour and Al-Noor Mosque
  • Sapa: Cat Cat village, Fansipan cable car and Muong Hoa Valley
  • Hoa Lu and Tam Coc rowing boat
  • Halong Bay overnight cruise with halal kitchen
  • Hoi An Ancient Town, Ba Na Hills and Golden Bridge
  • Saigon city tour, Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta
Tour Exclusions
  • International flights and Vietnam visa (e-visa, about 30 USD)
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks, tips and personal expenses
  • Meals not listed in the itinerary
  • Single room supplement
Tour Price
Tour Inquiry
FAQs
1. Is the Vietnam Muslim Tour 12 Days halal-friendly?

Yes. Meals are certified halal, served at halal restaurants. On the Halong Bay cruise, which has no halal kitchen, meals are seafood or vegetarian with no meat. See our guide to halal restaurants in Hanoi.

2. Can we pray during the tour?

Prayer times are not fixed in the itinerary, because much of the day is spent travelling between sights. Tell your guide what you need and they will help where possible. In Hanoi you can visit Al-Noor Mosque, the only mosque in northern Vietnam.

3. Is this a private tour? Can the itinerary be changed?

Yes. All our tours are private with your own guide and vehicle, so we can change the pace, hotels and sights. Just contact our team with your dates.

4. How much does this tour cost?

The price is On Request, because it depends on group size, hotel class and travel dates. Send us your dates and number of travellers and we will reply with an exact quote within 24 hours: contact our team.

5. Can I visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum on this tour?

Yes, when it is open: mornings only, closed on Mondays and Fridays and for annual maintenance (4 September – 2 November 2026). If it is closed we visit the square, the Presidential Palace grounds and the One Pillar Pagoda instead. Read our mausoleum guide.

6. Is there halal food in Sapa?

Yes. Several Muslim-run halal restaurants are on Thac Bac Street in Sapa town, some with prayer rooms. See halal restaurants in Sapa.

7. Are meals on the Halong Bay cruise halal?

Standard cruises serve set menus from shared kitchens, so we arrange seafood and vegetarian meals without meat. For fully halal meals on board, upgrade to the Mon Chéri halal-kitchen cruise.

8. Is there halal food and a mosque in Ho Chi Minh City?

Yes. Ho Chi Minh City has many halal restaurants, especially around the Jamia Al-Musulman Mosque on Dong Du Street in District 1, where you can also pray.

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