Vietnam Highlights (Without Ha Giang Loop)
Overview
Highlights
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 1 Dinner (D)
- Ho Chi Minh City: Tick off all of the landmarks on your bucket list – Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Presidential Palace.
- Ho Chi Minh City: A meaningful reminder of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and its impact on local people and wildlife.
- Ho Chi Minh City:
- Nha Trang:
- Hoi An: Immerse yourself in all the crazy sights and sounds, then take a photo by the ornate Japanese bridge.
- Hoi An: This 15th century port and UNESCO site is best explored on two wheels with a local expert. Don’t forget your Go-Pro!
- Hue: Probably one of the world’s best road trips. You’ll feel like you’re climbing up into the clouds.
What's this trip about?
Itinerary
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia's most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories. You'll meet your travel comrades and have a free evening to explore. Oh yes, this is the right way to get your Vietnam trip started.
Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
With some traditional R'n'R on our afternoon agenda, the morning can be used to put on our discovering boots. We'll dabble in history and religion before taking flight to a coastal town overlooking the South China Sea. Golden sand beaches, turquoise waters and a bustl...
Good news - we have a whole full day to soak up Nha Trang before heading to Hoi An. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach before returning to our hotel to freshen up for our overnight train experience. Tonight, we'll head north via...
Time to rise and shine. After travelling North overnight, you'll be waking up in stunning Hoi An.With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through the vibrant town, visiting an a...
Morning travellers! The day is all yours. Poke around in galleries & market stalls (the best shopping spots in Vietnam in our opinion) and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. And for a dose of culture, you could ride on one of Vietnam’s very own Bamboo B...
Leaving Hoi An will be sad. But we’re heading to Hanoi, so there’s hardly an excuse to not be excited. We’ll grab a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang… Fasten your seatbelts, folks. We’ll catch our internal flight to Hanoi from this quaint coastal town. Welcome to ...
Next up, we’re heading to the epicentre of Vietnam's show-stopping natural beauty. Do you see them? Those lovely landscapes are all yours to admire and explore today. Get inside Vietnam’s legendary army jeep and let’s get going. Spend the day cherishing the crisp air...
Up and about at the crack of dawn today! We’re climbing up 500 steps to the top of the Mua Cave to witness an incredible sunrise over the valley. (You certainly don’t wanna forget your camera for this one). A drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of 'oh wo...
Today will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast with a quick stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Make the most of your time on the junk boat - the views don't get much better than this. After heading back to Hanoi we find ourselves enjoying our ...
Enjoy one final breakfast with the squad this morning before this epic Vietnam trip wraps up. Hug it out & make plans to reunite sometimes soon - Latin America perhaps?
Breakfast
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Contiki Reviews & Ratings
Jarrod Allan
Apr 2025
Vietnam Highlights
The tour sights and accomodation were all very good. Local guides were knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions I had. The tour was quick in each place but g...
Trusted Customer
Jan 2025
Vietnam Highlights
Vietnam Highlights was awesome! Could not recommend more. Only thing I wish I could have done differently is the contiki Vietnam Experiences tour. As the Vietnam Hig...
Trusted Customer
Jan 2025
Vietnam Highlights
Amazing trip - a great taster of Vietnam! Loved all the add on acti...
Trusted Customer
Jan 2025
Vietnam Highlights
An absolutely incredible trip. Vietnam is my new favorite country to go and visit. I felt so safe and welcome by the locals. I would say I wish our guide was a bit m...
Jamie Wilson
Jan 2025
Vietnam Highlights
Overall the trip was a good balance of fun, adventure and education! Had a blas...
Other Contiki Reviews
Jarrod Allan
Apr 2025
Great way to see the country.
Much of the trip common meals catered for the lowest common palate and often we ended up eating relatively western versions of food or at western style restaurants f...
Trusted Customer
Apr 2025
Japan Unrivalled
The Japan Unrivalled trip was an amazing blend of hitting all the touristy hotspots, finding out of the way gems, learning all about the amazing history, and eating ...
Jarrod Allan
Apr 2025
Vietnam Highlights
The tour sights and accomodation were all very good. Local guides were knowledgeable and happy to answer any questions I had. The tour was quick in each place but g...
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- Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
- Overnight Train
- Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar)
- Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)
- Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar)
- Junk Boat (Special Stay)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 1 Dinner (D)
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