Highlights
Capture the essence of Vietnam, visiting must-see sites and meeting the people
Tour the highlights of Hanoi with your expert tour leader
Stay on a traditional junk boat among the otherworldly peaks of Ha Long Bay
Uncover the life of a Nguyễn ruler in Hue’s Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City
Explore Hoi An, a living museum and the original European trading port in Vietnam
Discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine in a locally led cooking class
Discover the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine in a locally led cooking class
Itinerary
Vietnam, a land of countless adventures. If you’ve only got a week, this highlights-packed trip gets to the heart and soul of the country with authentic experiences chosen by our local experts. Under the guidance of our local tour leader, you’ll explore Hanoi, Hue and Hoi An, cruise among the incredible limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay, and, of course, tuck into the world-famous street food. Better yet, the itinerary normally connects with other Southeast Asia trips we run, allowing you to continue your adventure across the borders.
day 1Start in buzzy Hanoi • Tuck into Vietnamese food for a welcome dinner
Begin your adventure in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, where street food reigns supreme and the history of the city can be read in the architecture.
You’re met at the airport and transferred to the hotel. Around 6pm, say xin chào to your tour leader and fellow travellers, when we gather as a group for the first time to get to know each other and learn more about the adventures ahead.
Your tour leader then ensures a big Vietnamese welcome by arranging dinner at a great local restaurant.
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day 2Tour the historic highlights of Hanoi
day 3To the mystical Ha Long Bay • Cruise and stay on an authentic junk boat
day 4Scenic cruise to Ha Long Bay port • Fly to historic Hue
day 5Explore Hue's imperial monuments • Plant-based lunch at An Nhien Garden
day 6To Hoi An, via the war caves in the Marble Mountain • Old Town exploration
day 7Cooking masterclass in Tra Que village • Free time and final evening
day 8End the adventure in Hoi An
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Customer Reviews
Vietnam Highlights
Wonderful country, such friendly people. I've been recommending Vietnam and Exodus to everyone I know. Great variety of things to do. Fantastic tour guide - Sanh Le - who is a credit to Exodus.
Vietnam Highlights
The hotels were very good. The organisation by the guide was great. We felt looked after and safe. The itinerary was very good. The guide really made the trip. This enabled the group to be cohesive as there was no complaining about the guide. He could not do enough to be informative and caring.
Vietnam Highlights
We had an excellent 8 days trip in Vietnam with many highlights. We met new people & most importantly had a fantastic guide called Lucky, who was very knowledgeable and friendly.
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