We Love —
- Sampling the flavours and spice of world-famous street food amongst the tranquil temples of Hue.
- Discovering the beautifully green rice terraces of the north, rising up the hillsides of the Upper Tonkin region.
- Travelling the maze of rivers and islets in the tropical Mekong Delta.
After visiting Hanoi, continue your trip and discover the magnificent rice fields of the Mu Cang Chai region, where you will wander through Thai H'mong villages. Take a break in beautiful Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed city...
Your Itinerary in Brief —
This epic tour stretches from the north to the south of magnificent Vietnam, where iconic rock stacks emerge from the mists of Ha Long Bay, and a complex river delta overflows with history and myth. Tuck into a bowl of warming pho, see the ancient pagodas of Hanoi and visit the metropolitan avenues of Ho Chi Minh City, where thousands of motorbikes zip to and fro.
Your itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi - Tu Le
Day 4: Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai - Tu Le
Day 5: Tu Le - Hanoi
Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay
Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An
Day 10: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Depart Ho Chi Minh
Optional Hoi An extension (3 nights):
Day 10: Hoi An
Day 11: Hoi An
Day 12: Hoi An
Day 13: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh
Day 15: Depart Ho Chi Minh
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi
Touch down in Hanoi, an ancient capital of nearly 1000 years old. A helpful guide will meet you at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to your comfortable hotel in the city centre. Please note: rooms are available from 2pm. Early check-in is excluded.
Night in Hanoi.
DAY 2: HANOI
Explore the charming city of Hanoi, famed for it its yellow ochre colonial buildings, tree-lined boulevards, and scenic lakes. Visit the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, the nation’s founder, and admire the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to birth of the city.
Continue to the Tran Quoc pagoda, Hanoi’s oldest pagoda, located on a small island of West Lake. In the afternoon, visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, and walk the narrow streets and maze of back alleys in the Old Quarter. Sample local specialities, such as pho or egg coffee. Please note: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays and every afternoon.
Breakfast included. Night in Hanoi.
DAY 3: HANOI - TU LE
Depart for a scenic drive northwest to the charming province of Yen Baim, where locals live amongst the lush rice terraces curving up the mountains.
Arrive in the small town of Tu Le mid-afternoon, check-in to your accommodation, and pass the rest of the day as you please. Relax at the hotel, or grab a drink with a view over the endless valleys of Tu Le.
Breakfast and lunch included. Night in Tu Le.
Day 4: Tu Le - Mu Cang Chai
Wake up and breathe in the fresh morning air of this idyllic mountainside location. Explore the local area, where great mountains are painted with verdant forest and vast terraced rice fields.
Pause at the Khau Pha Pass, 30km of winding roads carved into the mountains, for spectacular panoramic views over northern Vietnam.
Arrive at La Pan Tan village and observe the daily life of this traditional culture. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, where locals farm salmon that thrive in this cooler climate.
In the afternoon, take a short drive to Lim Mong, a charming village with gentle treks curving up into the mountains, past picturesque waterfalls and more spacious rice fields.
Please note: hiking distances will be between 8 and 10km on mixed dirt trails and paved road. An alternative motorbike taxi can be arranged for anyone who can't hike.
Breakfast and lunch included. Night in Tu Le.
DAY 5: TU LE – HANOI
Day 8: Hoi An
Enjoy a day exploring the city.
Breakfast included. Night in Hoi An.
DAY 9: HOI AN
Continue exploring the city, head out on a bike, or hop on the bus to An Bang beach, resting 5km from the city centre. Choose an optional excursion (additional cost) to explore the area further.
Optional Hoi An Extension
DAY 10 & 11: HOI AN
Enjoy a couple of days exploring the city, and on day 11 take advantage of a complimentary 30-minute foot massage and afternoon tea at the hotel.
Breakfast included. Two nights in Hoi An.
DAY 12: HOI AN (B)
Continue exploring the city, head out on a bike, or hop on the bus to An Bang beach, resting 5km from the city centre. Choose an optional excursion (additional cost) to explore the area further.
Optional excursion 3: Ba Na Hill and Golden Bridge (half day, lunch included, min. 2 people)
Duration: 8am - 2.30pm
Includes: transport, English-speaking guide, entrance fee, round-trip cable car, lunch, bottle of mineral water
Drive to Ba Na Hill, a scenic mountain area with plenty of panoramic vistas. Arrive at Ba Na Hills cable car station, and ride through the air as you admire incredible views of the landscape. Visit the iconic Golden Bridge, supported by a pair of giant hands jutting out of the mountain.
Breakfast included. Night in Hoi An.
DAY 13: HOI AN - DA NANG - HO CHI MINH
Breakfast and lunch included. Night in Ho Chi Minh.
DAY 15: DEPART HO CHI MINH
Relax before your private transfer to the airport, ready for your return flight. Check out time is 12pm.
Breakfast included.
Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully chosen 4* or 5* hotels, depending on the offer chosen.
Your 4* and 5* hotels:
Hanoi: Deluxe Room at The Ann 4*
Tu Le: Glamour Room at Le Champ Tu Le 4*
Ha Long Bay: Junior Suite on Indochine Cruise 5*
Hoi An: Pool View Premier Room at Delicacy Hotel 4*
Ho Chi Minh: Deluxe Room at Aquatorial Hotel 4*
Beach extension: Deluxe Room at Bliss Hoi An Resort 4*
Your 5* hotels:
Hanoi: Deluxe Room at Melia Hanoi Hotel 5*
Tu Le: Glamour Room at Le Champ Tu Le 4*
Ha Long Bay: ROH Cabin on Capella Cruise 5*
Hoi An: Junior Suite at Allegro 5*
Hô Chi Minh: Premier Room at Mai House 4*
Beach extension : Deluxe Room at Bliss Hoi An Resort 4*
Your dining choices
This offer is based on board as per the itinerary.
Your Journey to Hanoi —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Your Destinations —
Hanoi
Vietnam's capital is located in the north of the country, and has a history spanning over the past 1000 years. Known for its rich and vibrant culture and stunning natural beauty, Hanoi has no end of things to do.
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Old Quarter, the Temple of Literature, and the Hoan Kiem Lake, and try the city's famous street food, which includes warming pho and tasty banh mi.
