Start the day away from the city centre bustle with a drive around the perimeter of West Lake. Spend time in the shade of Tran Quoc pagoda’s elegant tower, or watch the world go by from a lakeside café as you sip something cool. As midday approaches, look into Hanoi’s past with a visit to the atmospheric halls of the Temple of Literature, on the site of Vietnam’s first university. Tuck into a Vietnamese-style fast lunch on the famous Trang Tien Street, where you can feast on pho and sweet treats among the locals, with the grand Opera House just around the corner. Dip your toes into Hanoi’s contemporary culture at the Manzi Art Cafe, before heading back in time with a stroll past workshops and pagodas in the narrow Old Quarter streets. Keep exploring, or head back to enjoy some R&R in your hotel.

Overnight       : Hanoi
Meal               : Breakfast | Lunch

Hanoi – Halong: 3-hour drive

After an early breakfast it’s a three-hour drive from the city to Halong Bay, passing through a number of typical North Vietnamese towns and villages. Upon arrival you will be welcomed aboard your traditional junk; the same style that have sailed the bay for 100’s of years.

A natural wonder of the world and one of Vietnam’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the creation of Halong Bay is shrouded in myth. Lunch is served as you depart port. You will soon leave the mainland far behind, navigating amongst the jagged limestone islands and karsts emerging from the emerald waters. Whilst some islands are no more than large rocks others are far more substantial in size.

During your cruise there will be opportunities to disembark, often using smaller boats, or possibly kayaks, to venture into hidden grottos and caves. You will also make stops to explore points of interest such as floating fishing villages and picturesque lookout points.

Overnight       : on board 
Meal               : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

For early risers, enjoy a sunrise over Halong, with a breakfast served shortly thereafter.  Enjoy brunch while the vessel cruises slowly back towards port. Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi.

Once you’ve disembarked in Hanoi, your day will be at leisure until the evening, when, riding pillion on a Vespa, you’ll be taken to savour more examples of vibrant Vietnamese cuisine, and hang out where the locals do, witnessing the sombre changing of the guard at Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum and taking in the twinkle of Hanoi by night.

Overnight       : Hanoi
Meal               : Breakfast | Dinner (local food)

Hanoi – Danang: 1hour & 15 mins flight

Take a flight into Danang, where you’ll meet your guide and drive straight to Hoi An to check into your hotel. Wander through the cobbled streets, soaking up the heady blend of ancient and modern, and let your guide show you the highlights, as well as a few local hangouts off the usual tourist trail.

Tonight, you will enjoy dinner in one of our favourite eateries in town. It’s an ever-changing list! Your guide will transfer you to the restaurant in time for your dinner reservation and will be on hand to transfer you back to your hotel after dinner.

Overnight       : Hoi An
Meal               : Breakfast | Dinner

Spend a fun and interesting half day, learning about Vietnamese food and the Hoi An way of life. Already in its 18th year, this popular cooking class is listed in many of the major guidebooks and on Trip Advisor.

Take a boat trip from "Vy's Market Restaurant" to Hoi An's colourful central market. Tour of the market with an English-speaking guide followed by an interesting and informative tour of Vy's Market Restaurant, watching live cooking demonstrations with actual involvement and many food tastings. Two-hour hands-on cooking class, lunch, recipes a Vietnamese cooking utensil to take home.

Overnight       : Hoi An
Meal               : Breakfast | Lunch

Breakfast at hotel.
Day free to stroll the town on your own.

Overnight       : Hoi An
Meal               : Breakfast

Danang – Ho Chi Minh: 1 hour & 15 mins flight

After breakfast, transfer to airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), where your guide will meet you and take you to your chosen hotel. Your afternoon is at leisure to settle in and start to absorb the atmosphere, before meeting with your guide to explore the city as evening falls.

Though Hoi An is frequently named as the foodie hub of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City also boasts a burgeoning restaurant scene, offering everything from European fine dining to Pan-Asian fusion and home-cooked authentic Vietnamese cuisine. Enjoy dinner at one of our top recommended restaurants from an ever-growing list!

Overnight       : Ho Chi Minh city
Meal               : Breakfast | Dinner

Visit your pick of Ho Chi Minh City’s highlights on a personalised tour with your guide, taking in everything from grand palaces, to French neoclassical architecture, to bustling side streets.

Start with an early morning meander through the alleys and markets of District 1 - a densely populated, and architecturally interesting area, full of aromatic markets and small businesses.

We recommend you incorporate the impressive Reunification Palace, and the beautiful Saigon Central Post Office - designed by Gustave Eiffel – and bear witness to the violence of the country’s recent past with a visit to a secret resistance weapon store used during the Vietnam war. Immerse yourself in the micro-culture of Cho Lon, HCMC’s Chinatown, and end with a visit to the top of the Bitexco Tower for a sundowner and panoramic cityscape views.

Overnight       : Ho Chi Minh city
Meal               : Breakfast

Ho Chi Minh city – Cai Be (embarkation point in Mekong): 2hrs & 30mins drive

You board your comfortable river cruiser in Cai Be. After a refreshing welcome drink, we show you our on-board facilities and your cosy cabin. As lunch is served, the boat starts cruising. Sit back and watch the fantastic scenery and the daily life of the Mekong Delta people.

In the afternoon you can disembark for a guided leisurely stroll through a village and the surrounding fruit orchards or rice fields. Meet the friendly locals and taste the local produce and fruits.

Get back on board and enjoy a drink at the bar or relax on deck as the sun sets over the magnificent water landscape of the Mekong river. The cruise boat will anchor for the night. The day ends with a delicious on-board dinner. You stay overnight on board on your comfortable river cruiser.

Overnight       : on board
Meal               : Breakfast | Lunch | Dinner

Can Tho – Phu Quoc island: 1 hour flight

You wake up well rested to the sound of the river and get ready for another exciting day of sightseeing in the Mekong Delta. At 6.30h the cruise vessel sets off for a sunrise cruise. Watch the locals go about their daily work drying exotic fruits and building ships on the wooden yards while enjoying an early breakfast.

After breakfast, we will board a sampan boat to Cai Rang floating market, the region’s busiest and most lively markets. Marvel at the sheer abundance of exotic fruits, vegetables and skilfully handcrafted regional products. We will pull up to the boats for talking and bargaining with the merchants. After the excursion to the market, we drive to airport for the flight heading to Phu Quoc islands.

Phu Quoc Island boasts idyllic beaches, romantic sunsets, evergreen forests, and a serene atmosphere, making it an ideal holiday destination for travellers looking to escape bustling city life. Aside from beachside activities, visitors can also explore traditional villages, expansive nature parks and Buddhist pagodas, all of which are easily accessible via motorcycle, taxi, bus or even daytrips by reputable companies.

Overnight       : Phu Quoc island
Meal               : Breakfast

Breakfast at hotel. Your day will be at leisure to relax on the beach and make the most of the hotel's facilities.

Overnight       : Phu Quoc island
Meal               : Breakfast

Phu Quoc – Ho Chi Minh city:1 hour flight

Breakfast at hotel. Today is your flight back Saigon and link your home.

Meal               : Breakfast