15 Days | Get to the heart of Vietnam through its cities, cuisine and coastline
Discover Vietnam’s kaleidoscope of colour, history, cuisine and landscapes on a 15-day Premium adventure. Learn about the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City, visit the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi and get a glimpse of rural life as you cruise through the Mekong Delta. Experience historic temples, spend a night on a junk style boat beneath the stars in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay and enjoy delicious banquets of fresh cuisine while learning what it means to be a local. This journey will take you off the well-trodden track and leave you with memories to last a lifetime.
Trip overview
- Start
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Finish
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Theme
- Explorer
- Destinations
- Vietnam
- Physical rating
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- Style
- Premium
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1 - Max 12
- Trip code
- TVPV
- Visit a centuries-old pottery village in Hoi An. During this Exclusive Experience, you’ll learn about this ancient art form and meet the artisans who keep traditional techniques alive.
- Experience the beauty of UNESCO World Heritage site Ha Long Bay from the comfort of a traditional style junk boat – your Feature Stay accommodation. Enjoy a candlelit dinner on deck while soaking in the landscape.
- Sit down to a soul-stirring Exclusive Experience – a Hat Xam performance in Hoi An. This ancient musical art form, which dates back over 700 years to the Tran Dynasty, is rarely seen today.
- Explore a local market with an expert local chef in Hue, then visit his home to learn how to transform fresh ingredients into delicious Vietnamese dishes during a cooking class.
- Uncover Vietnam's history during a visit to the Cu Chi tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City, a stroll through the historic streets of Hoi An and a walking tour of northern city Hanoi, where the echoes of the country’s turbulent 20th century can still be felt.
- In 2025, Tet (Lunar New Year) will run from the 28th January to the 3rd of February. This is a fascinating and rewarding time to see the country, however you do need to be prepared for some businesses to be closed, tourist sites to be very busy and for transport to be packed as many Vietnamese are travelling around the country. Please consider your travel arrangements carefully before booking travel for this period.
View the itinerary for departures between 02 August 2024 - 31 December 2024
Itinerary
Inclusions
14 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 4 dinners
Boat, Plane, Private Minibus
Hotel (13 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)
- Arrival airport transfer
- Tipping for accommodation, activities and transport
- Luggage transfer
- Daily breakfast and signature local meal experiences
- 24/7 on-ground support
- Complimentary Arrival Transfer
- Ho Chi Minh City - Welcome Dinner
- Fast Track Airport Service
- Mekong Delta - Boat cruise with visits to local producers
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An - My Son Tour
- Hue - Imperial City half day guided tour
- Hue - Royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hue - Market Tour and Cooking Class
- Hue - Bun Bo Hue breakfast
- Hanoi - Hat Xam performance
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
- Mai Chau – Muong Museum
- Mai Chau - Vun Art NGO Visit
- Mai Chau - Village Visit
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Hanoi - KOTO lunch
- Halong Bay - Overnight Boat Cruise
- Hanoi - Farewell Dinner
- Halong Bay - Tai Chi
- Ho Chi Minh City - A O show - VND1050000
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD44
- Halong Bay - Kayaking Tour - VND250000
- Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND50000
- Hanoi - Street Food Experience Urban Adventure - USD29
Dates and availability
Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you'd prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement excludes Day 13 (boat) where you will be in shared accommodation, and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. This trip includes domestic flights. The luggage allowance is 20kg for check in luggage and 7kg for carry on.
4. Full name exactly as per passport required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.
5. Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you may stay on a larger boat and share your boat with another group. Otherwise, we may swap the activities and destinations of Days 12 and 13 to provide you the best possible experience. The route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
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