We Love —
- Taking a boat cruise through the beautiful landscape of Halong Bay and learning about the diversity and history of this lush country.
- Exploring the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh and sampling delicious Pho, Banh Mi and Bun Cha from sizzling street food stalls.
- Relaxing on the gorgeous golden sands of Mui Ne, while turquoise water laps softly at the shore.
Customer reviews —
Discover Vietnam's must-sees at your own pace. In Hoi An, take advantage of this beautiful city to stroll in the evening by the light of the lanterns and sample tasty street food.
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Discover the rich history and culture of Vietnam, a country brimming with lush landscapes and buzzing cities. Marvel at the beauty of a sunrise over majestic Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site with iconic towering rock formations, and learn of the powerful history of this fascinating country in Ho Chi Minh. Choose to stay a little longer for a peaceful retreat to Mui Ne, where golden beaches meet the palm-fringed shores of a tropical paradise.
Our Offers:
11-Night Tour of Vietnam:
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi
Day 4: Hanoi – Ha Long or Lan Ha Bay
Day 5: Ha Long or Lan Ha – Hanoi – Da Nang – Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An
Day 8: Hoi An
Day 9: Hoi An – Da Nang – Ho Chi Minh
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh
Day 11: Ho Chi Minh
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
15-Night Tour of Vietnam:
(Identical to the 11-Night Tour but with extra days, as below)
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh – Mui Ne
Day 13: Mui Ne
Day 14: Mui Ne
Day 15: Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh
Day 16: Ho Chi Minh - Departure
Your itinerary in detail —
Day 1 - 3 of the tour
DAY 1 : Arrive in Hanoi (Dinner)
- Touch down at Noi Bai airport, Ha Noi City, to a warm welcome from your friendly guide.
- Transfer to the hotel in the heart of the city centre (around 18 miles away).
- Check-in and enjoy an included dinner at the hotel on your first night - the perfect way to begin your holiday.
Please note: Room check-in is at 2:00 pm. Early check-in is subject to availability and at an additional charge.
Overnight in Hanoi
DAY 2 & 3: Hanoi (Breakfast)
- Enjoy a delicious breakfast at the hotel before two days of exploring the city at your leisure.
- Why not add on an exciting optional excursion?
Overnight in Hanoi
Day 4 - 8 of the tour
DAY 4: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay or Lan Ha Bay (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner):
- Start the day with a tasty breakfast before leaving for beautiful Ha Long Bay.
- Pick-up from the hotel lobby is between 8:00 am - 8.45 am. Ride in style in a comfortable limousine shuttle bus and board your luxury cruise in the bay.
- Enjoy a refreshing welcome drink, check in to your cabin and have a leisurely lunch as the boat cruises through the bay, past iconic rock formations and lush jungle. Dinner on board the cruise.
- Take advantage of a unique night fishing experience (on request.)
Please note: itineraries are subject to change due to port authorities, cruising conditions or weather conditions. In-house English-speaking guide on boat only.
Overnight on board the cruise
DAY 5: Ha Long - Hanoi - Fly to Da Nang - Ho - Hoi An (Brunch):
- Wake early on board your luxury cruise and watch the sunrise as you practice Tai Chi on the sundeck.
- Continue sailing through the bay and admire the unique rugged landscape rising up to the sky. Disembark between 10.30-11:00 am, ready for a limousine shuttle bus transfer back to Ha Noi City.
- A private transfer will then take you to Noi Bai airport for a flight to your next stop: Da Nang.
- Transfer from the airport to Hoi An City, where the charming old town is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- The historic architecture is well-preserved and offers a fascinating insight into the original medieval style. Discover a fusion of cultural tradition and urban modernity.
Overnight in Hoi An
DAY 6, 7 & 8 : Hoi An
- Settle into your lovely hotel here and take advantage of your included 30-minute foot massage at the resort.
- Take the next three days to explore the city, sampling its authentic food and culture.
- Choose from a handful of fantastic optional excursions to enhance your trip even further.
Overnight in Hoi An
Day 9 - 12 of the tour
DAY 9: Hoi An - Danang - Fly to Ho Chi Minh City (Breakfast):
- Your driver will pick you up after your delicious breakfast at the hotel and transfer you to Da Nang airport, ready for a flight to historic Ho Chi Minh City where you will be welcomed by a local guide.
- This bustling hub is a commercial centre that never sleeps; a dynamic metropolis brimming with historic landmarks, ornate buildings from the French colonial era and incredible street food.
- Spend the afternoon exploring, and watch out for bikes whizzing by...
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 10 & 11: Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast):
- Take the next two days to walk through the buzzing city streets.
- Visit the fantastic museums and take advantage of optional excursions to learn more about the local area.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 12: Ho Chi Minh - Departure (Breakfast):
- Pack up your suitcase.
- After your last breakfast, hop on your transfer to Tan San Nhat airport for your flight - home, or onwards to Mui Ne.
15-Night Tour - 4-Night Extension
15-Night Tour:
- This tour is identical to the 11-night option but with a 3-Night Extension to Mui Ne and one night in Ho Chi Minh.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh - Mui Ne (Breakfast):
- Breakfast at your hotel and enjoy some until it's time for your transfer to Mui Ne for lazy days by the pool and the on beach.
Overnight in Mui Ne
DAY 13 & 14: Mui Ne (Breakfast):
- Enjoy two days totally free to swim, sunbathe, snorkel or snooze.
Overnight in Mui Ne
DAY 15: Mui Ne - Ho Chi Minh (Breakfast):
- After breakfast, pack up some road trip snacks and meet your driver for the journey back to Ho Chi Minh (approximately 5-6 hours).
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh
DAY 16: Mui Ne - Departure (Breakfast):
- Enjoy one final breakfast before meeting your driver, ready to transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport for your flight home, with wonderful memories of the amazing wildlife, beautiful beaches and kind hospitality of Vietnam.
Please note: Room check-out is at 12pm. Late check-out is subject to availability and at an additional charge.
Your hotels —
Just for you:
- Included cruise on Ha Long Bay on a shared boat with an English-speaking guide
- One included 30-minute foot or facial massage per person per stay at Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa (minimum age is 16 years)
- Included shared bus transfers to and from Hanoi/Ha Long Bay
- Include private transfers to and from the airport/hotel (English-speaking guide on transfers from the airport to Hanoi and Saigon)
- Included domestic flights in economy class from Hanoi/Da Nang and Da Nang/Ho Chi Minh (1 piece of 20kg checked baggage and 1 piece of 7kg hand luggage per person included)
- 10% discount on food & beverage and 10% discount on Spa service at the Q
- 15% discount on food and drinks and 15% discount on spa treatments (regular menu) at Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa
- Included access to the sauna and jacuzzi at Hoi An Delicacy Hotel & Spa
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your tour, you will stay in 4* hotels according to the program (see details) and 1 night on a 5* cruise.
Your 4* & 5* star hotels are as follows:
- Hanoi: The Ann Hotel 4* in Deluxe Room (or similar)
- Ha Long Bay: Indochine Cruise 5* in a Junior Suite Cabin (or similar)
- Hoi An: Hoi An Delicary Hotel & Spa 4* in a Premier Deluxe Pool Room (or similar)
- Ho-Chi-Minh: Equatoria Hotel 4* in a Deluxe room (or similar)
- Mui Ne: Pandanus Resort 4* in a Bungalow Room (or similar) (only for the 15 Night-Tour)
Your dining choices
Enjoy a board basis as per the itinerary for the duration of this tour which includes a mixture of breakfast, lunches and evening meals served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks). Please note: See the itinerary for a more detailed description.
Your included excursions —
English-speaking guide
Take advantage of an English-speaking guide to discover the country's secrets and history.
Your optional excursions —
Hanoi with a local touch: Local food & local culture by jeep (private tour)
Enjoy discovering Hanoi like a local and and get to know the behind-the-scenes stories on this exciting excursion which takes you throughthe backstreets, the French and Old Quarter and The Great Westlake.
- Duration: Half day (08:00 – 12:00)
- What's included: Transportation (pick-up and drop-off), tour guide & Gaz69/US Jeep driver experience, food and beverages
Itinerary:
- Before the tour, our tour guide will meet you at your hotel and give you a brief introduction.
- The guide will tell you all you need to know to have a completely enjoyable tour, and then we will embark on our journey.
- We'll explaing the three stages of the excursion, as follows:
Backstreet Ride:
We will drive through a maze of alleyways known ONLY by locals, make contact with people and get to know the behind-the-scenes stories.
French & Old Quarter:
- Hanoi is nicknamed "Little Paris," since, in the late 1800s, the French razed old Vietnamese buildings and replaced them with majestic French-style houses.
- Our jeep will take you through the green boulevards of Indochina's capital, where you can see the influence of French architecture.
- We will also take in the embassy area, Hanoi Opera House, Long Bien Bridge, and other Hanoi landmarks.
The Great Westlake:
- Westlake, Hanoi's largest lake, is known as the city's "air conditioner." Due to the lake's unique "Feng shui" location, dozens of spiritual sites have been created all around it.
- Our knowledgeable tour guide will explain everything and take you around the city.
- We not only take you on an exciting journey through Hanoi traffic, but we also introduce you to traditional Hanoian cuisine.
Special note:
- Come with an appetite!
- vegan and vegetarian options are available.
The mysterious caves of Ninh Binh
Discover Ninh Binh, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2014, renowned for its stunning karst mountains, misty caves and historical relics. You'll discover the ancient capital Hoa Lu, the magnificent Bich Dong cave, Ngu Nhac Son mountain and Tam Coc bay, ending with the Thai Vi temple.
Discovery of Tra Que village by bike, cooking demonstration & Hoi An city tour - minimum 2 people
Discover Hoi An, renowned for its preserved old-world charm and surrounded by attractive countryside. A meeting with a farmer, a cooking class and a bike ride will immerse you in local life.
Hue city tour - minimum 2 people
This morning, set off for the Thanh Toan Covered Bridge, a local market and take a boat trip on the Perfume River through the charming city of Hue.
Disembark your boat and visit the Thien Mu pagoda, one of the oldest architectural structures for religious worship in Hue. Built in 1601, this seven-storey pagoda perched atop a hill overlooking the Perfume River is one of Vietnam's most recognisable icons. Enjoy an included lunch in a restaurant.
This afternoon, visit the Imperial Citadel, located at the centre of Hue's UNESCO World Heritage monument complex. The house is surrounded by a lush Feng Shui garden filled with flowers and fruit trees, including lychees, persimmons and pears.
The Cu Chi tunnels and exploring Ho Chi Minh City on foot - min 2 people
Discover the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels, originally used as a base for organising guerrilla actions against the French and during the Indochina War. This day will also be an opportunity to stroll around Ho Chi Minh with your guide to discover its most beautiful monuments.
Rustic charm of the Mekong Delta (Ben Tre Province) - min 2 people
Take the road to Ben Tre for a day in the Mekong Delta, famous for its tropical orchards, coconut groves and traditional coconut products! By boat and by bike, you'll meet the locals and discover the daily life of this province.
Your journey to Vietnam —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Baggage, meals and other services on board certain flights may be subject to a charge. You will find out whether your airfare includes baggage when you choose your airline and timetable. If your fare does not include baggage, please go to the airline's website before your departure with your travel file reference to find out the exact fare and purchase your extra baggage. If you choose a low-cost airline, you will be able to add your baggage during the booking process. For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving baggage, so you will have to pay for it at the airport counter. You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your Destinations —
Vietnam
Welcome to Vietnam, a captivating country that showcases a perfect blend of ancient traditions, natural wonders, and bustling cities, overflowing with history, culture and hospitality.
Hanoi, the vibrant capital city, embodies the nation's diverse history with its well-preserved French colonial architecture and ancient temples. Embark on a cruise through Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where towering limestone karsts rise from emerald waters. The peaceful Mekong Delta is a serene escape into a world of lush green fields, winding waterways, and floating markets.
Ho Chi Minh, formerly known as Saigon, boasts a buzzing blend of history and modernity. Skyscrapers stand side by side with ornate temples, and lively markets offer an abundance of sights, sounds, and flavours. Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels, an intricate network of underground passageways used during the Vietnam War, and gain insight into the country's tumultuous past.
World-famous street food is the true champion of Vietnam, with an incredibly diverse offering of sweet and spicy dishes, bursting with fantastic flavour and colour.
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.
Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the largest and most vibrant city in Vietnam. It's renowned for its dynamic energy, impressive skyscrapers, historical landmarks like the War Remnants Museum and Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon, and a rich culinary scene. The city serves as a bustling economic and cultural hub in Southeast Asia, attracting visitors with its blend of modernity and historical charm.
