Vietnam highlights small group tour

Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel to begin your Vietnam travel experience. Take time to relax or wander the vibrant Old Quarter, sampling street food and soaking up the city’s energy.

Later, meet your guide and fellow travelers for a tour briefing and welcome drinks to set the tone for the days ahead.

Begin the day with a tailored Hanoi city tour led by your local guide. Explore Hoan Kiem Lake, wander through Dong Xuan Market, and visit Ba Dinh Square and the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Presidential Palace, his private residence, and the iconic One Pillar Pagoda.

After lunch at KOTO Van Mieu, continue to the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison, then visit St. Joseph’s Cathedral. End the afternoon with a relaxed tea break inside the historic Hanoi Opera House.

Travel from Hanoi to Ha Long City on a scenic drive through rural villages and emerald rice paddies. On arrival, board a well-appointed traditional junk boat for a curated cruise among the thousands of limestone islets of Ha Long Bay.

Enjoy a freshly prepared lunch on deck, unwind in your private cabin, or gather on the main deck and bar to take in sunset views and share local stories as the bay drifts by.

Begin the day in Ha Long Bay with a sunrise tai chi session on the sundeck, followed by a leisurely brunch as limestone karsts drift past. Cruise back to port and transfer by shuttle to Hanoi, where your driver takes you to the airport.

Fly onward to the former imperial capital of Hue and check in at your hotel, enjoying a relaxed afternoon at leisure as your Vietnam itinerary continues south.

Begin the morning with a small-group tour of Hue. Visit the serene tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, set among lotus ponds and frangipani trees, explore the UNESCO-listed Imperial Citadel, and continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue’s oldest and most revered spiritual site.

After lunch, travel south to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass, Vietnam’s natural divide between north and south, where cloud-wrapped peaks meet the coast.

Arrive in Hoi An for hotel check-in, then enjoy a free evening to wander lantern-lit streets and discover tailored local experiences at your own pace.

Begin the morning with a guided walking tour of Hoi An, one of the best places to visit in Vietnam for history and charm. Start at the Museum of Folk Culture to learn about the town’s heritage, then browse a local market before strolling along the main street to the Fujian Chinese Assembly Hall, dedicated to Thien Hau.

Continue along the riverbank past lantern-lit merchant houses and cross the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, with a visit to a well-preserved historic home along the way.

The afternoon is free to explore at your own pace. You can choose wandering the UNESCO-listed Old Town, commissioning custom-made clothing from skilled tailors, or cycling out to An Bang Beach.

After breakfast, depart Hoi An for a short drive to Da Nang Airport and your flight to Saigon. On arrival, meet your guide and travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Watch a brief introductory film before exploring restored sections of the underground network once used by Viet Cong fighters.

For those who wish, descend into the tunnels to experience the narrow passages firsthand and learn about the three levels, ingenious traps, and survival strategies developed during the war.

Return to Saigon for hotel check-in, then enjoy the afternoon and evening at leisure to explore the city at your own pace.

Meet your guide and travel from Saigon to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Cruise along the Mekong River and its narrow canals, stopping to visit a traditional brick workshop, a riverside coconut processing facility, and a local family known for hand-woven mats.

Continue by pedicab to enjoy lunch featuring regional specialties, including the iconic Elephant Ear Fish. On the return journey, make a brief stop at a Cao Dai pagoda to learn about this unique faith that blends elements of several world religions.

Arrive back in Saigon in the late afternoon and rejoin your group in the evening for a farewell dinner at HOME Vietnamese Sai Gon, celebrating the journey together.

In the morning, join your guide for a walking tour of Saigon’s most iconic landmarks. Stroll along Dong Khoi Street and pass the Rex Hotel, Municipal Theatre, Hotel de Ville, and Nguyen Hue Boulevard, then visit the historic Central Post Office and view Notre Dame Cathedral and the Reunification Palace from the outside.

Continue by vehicle to the site of the former U.S. Embassy, now the U.S. Consulate, followed by a visit to the War Remnants Museum. Explore Binh Thanh District and the bustling Ba Chieu wholesale market for a glimpse of everyday local life, then stop at the atmospheric Ngoc Hoang (Jade Emperor) Pagoda.

Return to your hotel to enjoy your final moments in Saigon before your transfer to the airport.