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Culture, nature and local life

Vietnam Highlights

11 days, 10 nightsPrivate departureReference VN04
HanoiNinh BinhHalongHoi AnHueSaigonMekong Delta

The classic route with two additions that change its character — a night in Ninh Binh among the rice fields, and a night in Can Tho so you reach the Cai Rang floating market before the crowds and while the trading is still real.

Day by day

Day one

Arrive in Hanoi

Met on arrival and taken into the city. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day two

Hanoi on foot and by cyclo

The Mausoleum, the Temple of Literature and the One Pillar Pagoda, a walk round Hoan Kiem Lake, then the Old Quarter by cyclo.

Breakfast included
Day three

Ninh Binh and Tam Coc

South to what people call the inland Halong. A village welcome and a cooking session in the Red River delta, then a sampan through the caves of Tam Coc and up to Bich Dong pagoda.

Breakfast, lunch included
Day four

Aboard in Halong Bay

To the coast and onto an overnight boat in the bay, with lunch and dinner served on deck.

All meals included
Day five

Halong, then a flight to Hoi An

A final morning on the water and brunch aboard. Ashore, to the airport, and south to Da Nang for the short drive to Hoi An.

Breakfast included
Day six

Hoi An old town

A merchant house, the Phuc Kien assembly hall, the Japanese Bridge and the market on foot. A lantern workshop, then the river at sunset.

Breakfast included
Day seven

Hoi An to Hue over the pass

The Hai Van Pass with time to stop for the view, then the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc's mausoleum in Hue.

Breakfast included
Day eight

Thien Mu, then a flight to Saigon

The pagoda above the Perfume River in the morning, then a flight south. The rest of the day is free.

Breakfast included
Day nine

Into the Mekong Delta

A boat from Cai Be to Vinh Long, village workshops, lunch cooked by a local family, and canals by sampan. On to Can Tho for the night.

Breakfast, lunch included
Day ten

Cai Rang floating market

An early start for the market at its busiest, when the boats still outnumber the cameras. Back to Saigon afterwards.

Breakfast included
Day eleven

Saigon, and home

Free time until your airport transfer.

Breakfast included

What is included

Included

  • All transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
  • English-speaking guide throughout
  • Accommodation as listed, twin share
  • Meals shown in the itinerary
  • Boat trips and entrance fees in the programme
  • Drinking water each day

Not included

  • International and domestic flights unless stated
  • Vietnam e-visa, which we arrange separately
  • Travel insurance
  • Drinks and personal expenses
  • Tips for your guide and driver

Prices depend on the season, the hotels you choose and how many of you are travelling. Send us your dates and we come back with a firm quotation and a route you can change.

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