Vietnam Insight

Immerse yourself in the energy of Vietnam after arriving in historic Hanoi, and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Leader (or local guide).Hotel: Tirant Hotel (or similar)

Discover Hanoi’s must-visit sites including the bustling Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Quarter, House on Stilts, Presidential Palace, the infamous Hanoi Hilton and Temple of Literature.Hotel: Tirant Hotel (or similar)

See scenes of traditional rural life as you drive east to Halong City, the gateway to Halong Bay. On arrival, board your private junk boat. Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch as you begin your exploration of the magnificent bay which boasts over 3,000 islands that rise from the sea.Cruise: Overnight boat (or similar)

Rise early to make the most of Halong Bay’s stunning scenery as you continue your exploration of the bay. In the afternoon, return to Hanoi and stroll through the backstreets of the Old Quarter sampling delicious local snacks and drinking beer local-style at a ‘Bia Hoi’ establishment.Hotel: Tirant Hotel (or similar)

Fly to Hue, situated on the banks of the Perfume River and a former imperial capital during the Nguyen Dynasty. It’s also Vietnam’s centre of Mahayana Buddhism and scholarship. Visit the city’s must-see sites including Emperor Tu Duc’s elaborate tomb, Imperial Palace, Citadel, and Thien Mu Pagoda – Hue’s oldest and most revered religious monument.Hotel: Moonlight Hotel (or similar)

Take a scenic train ride from Hue to Hoi An. Enjoy a special food-focussed walking tour of Hoi An with students from Streets Cafe, who are keen to practise their English-speaking skills. In the afternoon, visit some of Hoi An’s main sites.Hotel: Hoi An Trails Resort & Spa (or similar)

Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you like in Hoi An. Choose to explore the old town or cycle to An Bang Beach.Hotel: Hoi An Trails Resort & Spa (or similar)

Enjoy more free time in Hoi An before flying to Saigon, Vietnam’s commercial capital. Enjoy a sunset drink at a rooftop bar favoured by our guides.Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon (or similar)

 Start the day with a steaming bowl of Pho for breakfast at a favourite local noodle shop. Travel out to Cu Chi to discover the incredible network of underground tunnels and learn about their role in the Vietnam War. In the afternoon, explore Saigon’s city centre on a walking tour taking in the city’s most impressive sites and landmarks.Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon (or similar)

Travel by speedboat to the Mekong Delta. Spend time exploring the palm-fringed canals and tributaries, and visit some local temples and markets. Enjoy a delicious lunch featuring fresh local ingredients including Elephant ear fish.Hotel: Norfolk Hotel Saigon (or similar)

Transfer to the airport for your onward journey.Hanoi Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) 11 Days