The wonders of Vietnam trip

Arrive at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel, marking the start of your Vietnam travel experience. If time allows, explore some of the city’s most significant landmarks, including the 11th-century Temple of Literature, the Fine Arts Museum, and Quan Thanh Temple.

In the evening, enjoy a traditional Water Puppet Show, a distinctive performance that brings Vietnamese folklore and rural life to the stage.

Begin your day with a reflective visit to Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and his former residence, followed by the serene One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Army Museum for an overview of Vietnam’s military history (closed on Mondays). This day is tailored to your interests, with the option to substitute the Army Museum with the Ethnography Museum if preferred.

In the afternoon, depart Hanoi by private transfer to Ha Long Bay, arriving in the evening and preparing for your overnight experience amid one of Vietnam’s most iconic natural landscapes.

Discover Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the best places to visit in Vietnam, renowned for its dramatic limestone islets rising from emerald waters. Glide through spectacular seascapes and explore striking grottoes as expert guides share local stories and insights.

Enjoy a four-hour boat cruise with a freshly prepared seafood lunch on board, along with flexible stops to take in the scenery. In the late afternoon, disembark and travel back to Hanoi, arriving in the evening.

Travel to Huế and discover Vietnam’s imperial past through visits to the royal tombs of King Tu Duc and King Khai Dinh, each reflecting different architectural and historical influences.

Continue with an exploration of local heritage sites that preserve royal traditions and artifacts, followed by a moment of quiet reflection at Tu Hieu Pagoda, set among peaceful pine forests.

Begin your final day in Huế with a leisurely dragon boat cruise along the Perfume River, passing Dong Ba Market en route to the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue with a guided visit to the Imperial City, where your local guide brings to life the vestiges of Vietnam’s royal past.

In the afternoon, travel onward to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass, enjoying views of red-tiled villages, lush landscapes, and sweeping coastline. En route, stop in Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum before continuing south.

Explore Hoi An on a guided walking tour, discovering its history as a thriving seaport from the 16th to 18th centuries. Visit Hoi An Market, the Tan Ky Ancient House, the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, and the Fukien Assembly Hall to experience well-preserved architecture, local life, and enduring craft traditions.

In the evening, transfer to Ho Chi Minh City, continuing your Vietnam itinerary as you move from the country’s historic heart to its dynamic southern metropolis.

Travel by coach to Cai Be, where you board a traditional wooden boat to explore the vibrant floating market. Observe daily river life as vendors trade fresh produce from their boats and local artisans demonstrate the making of rice popcorn and traditional sweets.

In the afternoon, cruise through narrow canals lined with lush fruit orchards en route to Vinh Long on the opposite bank of the Mekong. Along the way, take in authentic riverside village scenes and gain deeper cultural insights into life along the Delta.

Start before dawn with a boat ride through the lively Cai Rang Floating Market, where colorful sampans trade fresh produce in the soft morning light, offering memorable photo opportunities and authentic local interactions.

Continue to a Mekong Delta fruit orchard to relax and sample tropical fruits, learn about traditional river-based farming practices, and spend time with welcoming host families.

Drive in the morning to the Cu Chi Tunnels for a tailored exploration of the remarkable underground network used by the Viet Cong during the American War. Descend into selected sections of the tunnels, hear firsthand accounts, and view on-site displays that bring this period of history to life.

In the afternoon, return to Ho Chi Minh City to explore Chinatown (Cholon) and visit Thien Hau Temple, followed by photo stops at the former Presidential Palace and the Notre Dame Cathedral.

Conclude your trip with a relaxed morning in Ho Chi Minh City, choosing from a selection of thoughtfully curated visits that match your interests, whether cultural, historical, or local in character.

Enjoy time at your own pace before, at your chosen time, a private transfer takes you to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward departure.