Tailor-made amazing Vietnam trip

Arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam’s thousand-year-old capital, where your Vietnam travel experience begins amid rich history and vibrant culture.

Wander the Old Quarter’s maze of 14th-century streets, visit ancient temples, explore bustling markets, and discover modern cafés, acclaimed restaurants, and contemporary art galleries that give the city its fresh pulse.

On arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Start the day with an authentic Hanoi street breakfast of pho or banh mi. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Temple of Literature for insight into Vietnam’s history and architecture.

Continue to the Museum of Ethnology, enjoy a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter’s tube houses and craft streets, and end the day with a traditional water puppet show originating in the Red River Delta.

Enjoy breakfast at your Hanoi hotel before a scenic road transfer to Pu Luong in Thanh Hoa Province. Check in and unwind in this nature reserve, known for lush forests and dramatic terraced rice fields.

Hike to the iconic bamboo waterwheels along the Cham Stream, a living example of Thai and Muong irrigation ingenuity. Observe the wheels in motion, learn about sustainable rice farming, and capture intimate moments of local culture.

Discover Pu Luong’s vibrant local life at Pho Doan Market on Thursdays and Sundays, where Thai ethnic traders sell fresh produce, handicrafts, and local snacks. Meet residents, observe traditional trading, and sample regional flavors.

Continue with a hike through Pu Luong Nature Reserve, passing Bang Village and its sweeping terraced rice fields. After a short scenic drive, descend into seasonal paddies, visit a local home, and follow a jungle trail along a spring back to the main road.

Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before driving from Pu Luong Retreat to Ninh Binh. On arrival, meet your guide and check in. Explore the Trang An Landscape Complex, a UNESCO World Heritage site and one of the best places to visit in Vietnam, known for its dramatic limestone karsts and emerald rice paddies.

Continue to Tam Coc, often called Ha Long Bay on Land, for a tranquil two-hour boat trip with a local rower through three natural caves and striking karst scenery.

Leave Ninh Binh for the karst seascape of Ha Long Bay. Board a curated cruise and enjoy lunch as you glide past limestone islands and floating villages.

Spend the afternoon exploring hidden caves, relaxing on quiet beaches, and joining interactive onboard cooking classes that showcase authentic Vietnamese flavors. Overnight on board, with sunset views, peaceful anchorage, and attentive service.

Wake to gentle waves and a fresh sea breeze in Ha Long Bay, then join a sunrise tai chi session on deck as limestone karsts and fishing villages drift past. Observe daily life on the water before enjoying a relaxed brunch with tea or coffee. Disembark around midday and transfer to Hanoi or Noi Bai International Airport for your onward flight.

Arrive in Hue, Vietnam’s former imperial capital, where emperors’ tombs, ancient pagodas, and the Citadel reflect centuries of royal history. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel for check-in.

Optional experiences include a cyclo ride through historic streets, a Perfume River cruise, or a tasting of traditional royal cuisine.

Rise early for an excursion to Tam Giang Lagoon, Southeast Asia’s largest. Visit an ancient fishing village and a local fisherman’s home to see traditional net weaving and bamboo sampan building, then glide across the lagoon by boat while learning about age-old fishing practices.

Enjoy a farm-to-table lunch at a nearby vegetable farm before returning to Hue. In the afternoon, explore the Imperial Citadel within the Complex of Hue Monuments, a UNESCO World Heritage site, entering its grand gates as your guide brings the stories of the Nguyen court and restored royal spaces to life.

Enjoy a relaxed transfer from Hue to Hoi An, choosing a scenic drive over the Hai Van Pass with stops at fishing villages and Lang Co Beach, or a slower journey with photo breaks and local tea.

Arrive in Hoi An and check into your hotel, where your Vietnam itinerary is tailored with a warm welcome and local insights. Explore lantern-lit streets, centuries-old merchant houses, riverside cafés, and bespoke tailor shops, while sampling regional specialties and uncovering the trading port’s UNESCO-listed heritage.

Explore Hoi An, a thriving trading port from the 15th to the 19th centuries that welcomed ships from China, Japan, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Spain.

A guided walk reveals historic merchant houses blending Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese styles, the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the ornate Chaozhou Chinese Assembly Hall, and a lively market filled with crafts and street food. Pause in a hidden teahouse to sip traditional Vietnamese tea and enjoy a quiet, mindful moment.

Enjoy breakfast at your Hoi An hotel and a final stroll through lantern-lined streets, with time for a last tailor fitting, riverside photos, and handcrafted souvenirs. After check-out, transfer to Danang Airport for your flight to Saigon.

Continue into the Mekong Delta and check into a welcoming countryside homestay. Walk or cycle through rice fields to see rice paper, coconut candy, and puffed rice being made, sample local sweets with tea, then help prepare dinner and share a home-cooked meal with your hosts before a peaceful night in the countryside.

Begin the day with a Mekong Travel boat pick-up from your homestay. Pass floating fish farms, visit traditional brick kilns, and explore Vinh Long market, known for tropical fruits, seafood, and local specialties.

Cruise the quiet canals of Long Ho, Hoa Tinh, and My An, visit a village weaving bamboo trays and baskets, and enjoy a short walk or bike ride through Hoa Tinh before returning to Vinh Long City and driving back to Saigon.

Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer privately to your hotel for check-in and a brief welcome. Your tailor-made Vietnam trip includes local recommendations and optional evening activities such as a street food walk or rooftop drinks in this dynamic commercial hub.

Explore Saigon’s highlights, including Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, the Presidential Palace, and the War Remnants Museum. Pause over Saigon street coffee, then continue to historic Cho Lon to visit Binh Tay Market, the Thien Hau Temple, and the FITO Museum for insight into traditional Chinese medicine.

In the evening, ride a vintage Vespa through buzzing streets, sample banh mi and local breads, dine at a hidden boutique restaurant, enjoy dessert, and end the night with cocktails at a speakeasy before returning to your hotel.

Enjoy breakfast and free time at your Ho Chi Minh City hotel, with opportunities for final photos, shopping, or a taste of local flavors. When ready, transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight.