8 DAYS
Trip Overview
Set out on an enriching, in-depth journey to Vietnam, visiting must-see sites that include the Cu Chi Tunnels, high-energy Ho Chi Minh City; Hanoi, known for its French colonial architecture; and tranquil Ha Long Bay, where you cruise overnight and partake in a Vietnamese cooking lesson.
Itinerary
- Experience the best of Vietnam from north to south, including its major cities, Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, as well as the tranquility of Central Vietnam
- Enjoy an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, aboard a luxurious boutique vessel
- Wander the winding streets of Hoi An, observing local artisans’ handicrafts firsthand
- Delve into Vietnam’s complex history, descending into the Cu Chi Tunnels near Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City like a local, rising early for a cyclo ride through peaceful parks, sipping French-pressed Vietnamese coffee, perusing flowers at a local market and sampling pho at one of the city’s best kept secrets
Day 1: ARRIVE HANOI
Fly to Hanoi. Meet with our tour manager, and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time.
Take the time at leisure to explore this charming capital independently.
The Q hotel
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Day 2: HO CHI MINH’S HOUSE
Sightseeing today includes a wander through the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, learning about
this major figure of Vietnamese history. See his Mausoleum and the Presidential Palace, along with the humble Stilt House he called home.
Also visit One Pillar Pagoda and the Confucian Temple of Literature.
End the day’s explorations with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese egg coffee.
The Q hotel
Breakfast
Day 3: HA LONG BAY
Board a traditional sailing ship on Halong Bay and cruise out into its tranquil scenery.
A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vision of awe-inspiring beauty, it’s easy to see why it is one of Vietnam’s most beloved destinations.
Enjoy excursions such as kayaking or exploring island caves before returning to the ship for dinner.
Victoria Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: HA LONG BAY & HOI AN
Rise early this morning for a beautiful sunrise over the bay. Return to Hanoi and transfer to the airport for a short, 70 min flight to Danang.
Arrive and transfer to Hoi An.
Little Gem
Breakfast
Day 5: Hoi An's CHARMING OLD TOWN
This morning, take a walking tour of this charming town – a wonderfully laidback and a traditional place, whose streets are a delight to wander.
Visit an old merchant’s house, Quan Cong Temple, the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the bustling market.
Your evening is at leisure to soak up the atmosphere, go lantern shopping or even get measured for express tailoring at one of the local boutiques.
Little Gem
Breakfast
Day 6: HO CHI MINH CITY
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City via Danang. Arrive and transfer to your hotel.
In the afternoon, enjoy a walking tour of French quarter including a visit to central post office, the basilica and the nearby war remnant museum.
Optional: Tonight, enjoy a different views of Saigon from the back of an expertly driven Vespa. Buzz through neon-lit streets en route to lively District 4, where you experience local nightlife, cuisine and café culture rarely glimpsed by other travellers.
Northern Charm Saigon
Breakfast
Day 7: Cu Chi
You private guide will pick you up for a full day tour. Start at the Cu Chi Tunnels, famous for their role in the Viet Cong’s war tactics, before travel back to the city.
You can visit the famous Ben Thanh Market for some last minute tourist shopping.
Northern Charm Saigon
Breakfast
Day 8: DEPART Saigon
Enjoy your free time, a private car is arranged for airport transfer well in a head of time. Departure
None
Breakfast
Inclusions
- One-of-a-Kind Private flexible Itinerary Designed for You
- Hand-Selected Accommodations
- Exclusive Insider-Access Opportunities and Inspiring Sightseeing
- English-Speaking Local Guides
- All Airport Meet and Greet with Private Transfers
- Full Breakfast Daily
- Entrance Fees and Taxes
- All domestic flights
- Cruise in Hanlong Bay