Vietnam is a country of great natural beauty, delicious and flavourful cuisine, compelling history, immense cultural diversity and an incredible heritage. Stretching its way down from the rugged, hill-tribe country along the Chinese border to the abundantly fertile Mekong Delta in the south, this land is as rich and diverse in natural beauty as it is warm and friendly when it comes to the hospitality of its people.
Join us on this ten-day, group tour to discover Vietnam's stunning natural beauty and remarkable cultural heritages. Starting from Hanoi, where we will meet you on arrival, this journey takes you to Ha Long Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An before coming to an end in Saigon (officially known as Ho Chi Minh City).
With an intriguing history spanning over 4,000 years, including occupations from both Chinese and French, the country’s architecture and cuisine is a fascinating testament to cultural diversity. Be part of this wonderful trip to soak up the astounding natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam.
This tour of Vietnam covers much of what is a diverse and interesting about the north of the country. Starting in Hanaoi, the capital, we have included Sapa for its trekking and minority villages, Ninh Binh region for its limestone peaks which rival those of Halong Bay and of course time exploring spectacular Halong Bay itself.
Your itinerary begins with a city tour of Hanoi before taking the overnight train to Lao Cai and the trekking area of Sapa. We will spend two days exploring the valleys and peaks of this beautiful region while getting to know the local people and their customs. We then return to Lao Cai for the overnight train back to Hanoi for an early breakfast at the hotel before having the rest of the day free to explore this city. After a night back in Hanoi we travel to Hoa Lu, famous for being the country's capital from 968 and 1009 AD. This area is one of stunning natural beauty which you will see best during your boat ride along the Boi River. Next we travel to stunning Halong Bay and spend 2 days cruising on a traditional junk around the limestone outcrops as well as sea kayaking and swimming - this is bound to be one of your tour highlights. Your tour ends back in Hanoi.
This tour combines well with a further exploration of southern Vietnam, a visit to a relaxing beach destination, or an extension into Cambodia to visit Angkor Watt and Tonle Sap.
This is a sample private tour itinerary and we can customise the daily itinerary, duration and accommodation levels and styles as much or as little as you wish.
Immerse yourself in the local culture of Hoi An on this bicycle trip. Pass through rural life and communities and see ancient houses where people go to pray. This tour will truly take you away from the popular tourist streets.
A local guide will meet you at the hotel's lobby at 8:00 am or 1:00 pm then take you by bicycle through the tiny village lanes to the river. Here, you can learn about the daily life of the local people. Keep cycling through the corn fields, rice fields, water coconut forest and shrimp and crab farms. On the way, we will visit houses for worshipping ancestors and houses of working people including blacksmiths, carpenters and masons. Learn many unique and unusual things about life in Hoi An!
End the tour at 12:00 pm or 5:00 pm, when you ride back to your hotel. Goodbye and see you again on the next trip!
The sheer natural beauty along with interesting historical and cultural legacies make Vietnam the perfect destination for a romantic trip. Join us on this 14-day, guided tour as we explore the highlights of this country. Your journey starts on arrival in Hanoi and takes you through Ha Long Bay, Da Nang and Hoi An to Saigon.
Explore Vietnam's largest city on a motorbike. Enjoy a glass of cocktail and sample 10 different local dishes. Discover the lush, green Mekong Delta before you are off to Con Dao Island, where you will spend a couple of days relaxing on the sand under the sun.
Feel free to take a dip in the ocean and let the waves of Con Dao relieve all the stress. Vietnam has several top-class beaches and most of them are safe to swim. Fly back to Saigon on the second-last day of this group tour. We will drop you off at the airport on the last day of this trip.
Our selection of stand-out activities and experiences are specially crafted to indulge couples as they explore this magical country together – creating long-lasting memories all along.
Vietnam’s Full Moon Festival is as fascinating as it is beautiful. Join us to celebrate the Full Moon Festival in the charming riverside town of Hoi An, where thousands of locals release beautiful lanterns into the night sky or onto a river filled with their hopes and wishes for the future. There are tasty Mooncakes to be eaten too!
Vietnam is a country of great natural beauty, delicious and flavourful cuisine, compelling history, immense cultural diversity and an incredible heritage. Stretching its way down from the rugged, hill-tribe country along the Chinese border to the abundantly fertile Mekong Delta in the south, this land is as rich and diverse in natural beauty as it is warm and friendly when it comes to the hospitality of its people.
Join us on this 12-day, guided trip to discover Vietnam's stunning natural beauty and remarkable cultural heritages. Starting from Ho Chi Minh City (also known as Saigon), where we will meet you on arrival, this journey takes you to the Mekong Delta, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hanoi, Ninh Bình and the Hạ Long Bay before coming to an end in Hanoi.
With an intriguing history spanning over 4,000 years, including occupations from both Chinese and French, the country’s architecture and cuisine is a fascinating testament to its cultural diversity. Be part of this wonderful group tour to soak up the astounding natural beauty and rich cultural heritage of Vietnam. For more details, please scroll down to the itinerary section below.
Join us on this guided, 4-hour-long tour of Hoi An, a port city that was a major trading center of Southeast Asia in the 16th century, and get the chance to learn more about the city’s melting-pot history through its architecture.
Meet your tour guide and driver at your hotel and drive to Hoi An's World Heritage site of Ancient Town. The town lies on the banks of the Thu Bon River and is criss-crossed by numerous canals. Note the distinct Chinese architecture of its houses with low, tile roofs built on narrow streets. All the houses were made of rare wood and decorated with lacquered boards.
Start walking around town with your guide and visit some of the most important monuments of the city, including the old house of Tan Ky, Fukian Assembly Hall (an ornate Chinese temple that was first built in 1692), the Japanese Covered Bridge and local markets and harbors.
Enjoy Hoi An’s traditional dance and folk song performances before heading for lunch. Savor delicious Hoi An specialities like banh mi, cao lau and the famous white rose. Drive back to the hotel after lunch.
Join us as we take you through the streets of Hanoi, acquainting you with some of its major landmarks and a rich history that goes back by thousands of years. Our guide will pick you up from your hotel or meet you outside the Hanoi Opera House.
Meet your group members and Vietnamese female drivers who will be there with you throughout the journey. Start the city tour after a safety briefing. See some of the major landmarks of the capital such as the Hanoi Opera House, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, Dong Xuan Market, Cua Bac Catholic Church, the Flag Tower of Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Thang Long Citadel.
Enjoy typical Vietnamese street food before driving to West Lake, the biggest freshwater lake in the capital. Visit the Tay Ho Temple, located near this massive urban water body, and learn about Northern Vietnamese culture. Drive past the historic Long Bien Bridge, the oldest bridge in Hanoi. End your tour with a glass of egg coffee, popular among the locals. Your driver will drop you off at your hotel after that.
The imposing ancient city of Hue is a must see when visiting the Hoi An region. This tour takes you from your hotel in Hoi An to this amazing city via the famous Hai Van pass. True scenery and culture combined.
At 7:00 am, a local guide welcomes you to the hotel lobby from which you shall depart for Hue. We drive across the spectacular Hai Van pass and we shall see the scenic fishing village of Lang Co.
When we reach Hue (2.5hr journey) we first visit the Hue Citadel - the ancient capital where you can explore and take in the history of the complex.
After, we will hop aboard a boat and go downriver to the beautiful Thien Mu pagoda. Here you can see how the local people worship.
Next, we'll have lunch in a local restaurant before visiting the royal tombs of Khai Dinh or Tu Duc. These are two among the 13 kings of the Nguyen's dynasty which lasted from 1802 until 1945.
On the returning trip to Hoi An, we will make a stop at an incense stick making village to break up the journey. Arrive Hoi An around 6:00 pm. The trip ends at your hotel in Hoi An.
Tokyo and Kyoto headline the "Japan’s Landscapes" tour, a 14-day city sightseeing package that uniquely includes Ha Giang in Vietnam. Tailored for seniors, this easy activity trip ensures all travel, accommodations, and meals are sorted, allowing you to enjoy each stop without stress. The distinguishing feature is its cross-cultural twist, blending Japan’s top sites with a taste of Vietnamese scenery, perfect for those eager to broaden their horizons.
Join us on this 7-hour tour as we take you through the magical Hanoi, a place as famous for its history and heritage as for its food culture. The chaos and the traffic of the city might seem daunting at first, but we will ensure that you get the perfect introduction to the metropolis during this trip and visit all the major landmarks of Hanoi.
Meet your local, English-speaking guide at 8:30 in the morning and transfer to the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Named after the founder of modern Vietnam, the complex houses Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, his home as well as President's Palace. Next, explore the Ho Chi Minh Museum and travel to the unique One Pillar Pagoda.
Take a walk around the Tran Quoc Pagoda and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and charming beauty of one of the oldest pagodas in Hanoi. Enjoy Vietnamese cuisine for lunch at a local restaurant. Head for Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature), the first imperial university in Vietnam which was built in 1070 AD.
Leave the Temple of Literature at 2:30 in the afternoon and enjoy a 1-hour rickshaw ride through Hanoi's old quarters, including those located around Hang Bac, Hang Tre and Ma May streets. Travel past Hoan Kiem Lake and the Hanoi Opera House and stop at the St Joseph’s Cathedral.
Attend a 45-minutes water puppet show at the Thang Long Puppetry Theater at 4:00 pm. We will transfer you back to your hotel in Hanoi after the show is over.
Learn more about the history and culture of Ho Chi Minh City on this 4-hour tour of the city. Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to some of the most important sights of the city.
Visit Reunification Palace first. This is the same place where, on April 30th, 1975, what the Vietnamese refer to as the 'American War' officially ended when tank number 843 of the North Vietnamese Army crashed through the gates (it was the residence of the president of the Republic of Vietnam until then).
Your next stop is the War Remnants Museum, formerly known as the Museum of American War Crimes. The museum has a collection of various items that deal with the futility of war. Some of the black and white photographs in the 'Requiem' exhibit are particularly touching and are dedicated to both foreign and Vietnamese journalists and photographers who perished during the conflict.
Explore the grand Notre Dam Cathedral, which was built in 1877. This iconic building is regarded as among the finest examples of French colonial architecture. Remarkably, every stone used in constructing this building was shipped from France.
Nearby is the General Post Office, yet another stellar example of French colonial architecture that was built in 1883. This post office is also the largest such office in the country. Take a trip to the Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda next. The pagoda is famous for its dozens of cardboard statues depicts various genies.
Your final destination is the Bến Thành Market, a bustling centre of trade located in District 1, in central Hồ Chí Minh City. Apart from being a centre of trade in the city, this market is widely regarded as one of the earliest surviving such structure in the whole of Saigon.
Transfer back to your hotel after the tour is over. The tour has departure times in the morning as well as in the afternoon ( 8.00 am and 12:30 pm).
Sunset is that special time where the fading light catches the clouds and everything looks better; there is no better time to experience the old city of Hanoi. This cycling tour will take you to some of the most beautiful and photogenic spots in the city.
Itinerary:
You`ll be picked up at your hotel in Hanoi at 4:00 pm by a local guide with bikes.
Meander through local streets and alleys looking as street life passes you by before visiting the mighty red river that wraps itself around the north of the city. The tour continues to West Lake, a large picturesque body of water where we also stop for some street food whilst we enjoy the setting sun.
Other points of interest which we shall visit include Long Bien Bridge, banana plantation, red river and more of West Lake before enjoying a special dinner and some Hanonian famous egg coffee.
The tour shall last roughly 4 hours and ends at your hotel in Hanoi around 8:00 pm.