Hanoi
Daily life spills onto the streets of Hanoi, among old neighbourhoods, markets, temples and countless places to eat. This is where you start to understand both Vietnam’s history and its rhythm today.
The journey
Halong Bay & Ninh Binh
Halong Bay and Ninh Binh offer two sides of the same landscape: limestone islands on the water, then similar formations rising above rice fields and rivers, best explored by rowing boat or bicycle.
Hue & Hoi An
With Hue and Hoi An, the journey crosses central Vietnam: the citadel and royal tombs of the former imperial capital, then the old trading town, its countryside and its food.
Mekong Delta
The Mekong Delta changes the pace again. Here, rivers and canals shape everyday life, among boats, farms, markets and small villages.
Ho Chi Minh City
The journey ends in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), fast-moving and constantly changing: another face of urban Vietnam to close the trip.
Why this journey works
Vietnam looks like a different country depending on where you stand in it. This route gives north, centre and south enough space to actually feel that shift, rather than reducing the country to a string of postcards.
Highlights
- Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter, markets and street food
- Spend time among the limestone islands of Halong Bay
- Travel by rowing boat and bicycle through the landscapes of Ninh Binh
- Visit imperial Hue and its royal tombs
- Explore Hoi An and its surroundings: countryside, villages and food
- Travel through the canals and villages of the Mekong Delta
- Finish among the markets, neighbourhoods and energy of Ho Chi Minh City
The rhythm
Regular changes of setting and pace, on a long route from north to south. Water, countryside and small villages keep it varied, without turning it into a race.
Duration
12 to 20 days as a guide: the itinerary adapts to the time you have.
Budget
As a rough guide, our tailor-made journeys average around €150/day/person. No fixed budget: every itinerary is adjusted to your expectations.
Make it yours.
- Designed by a specialist
- Private guides and transfers
- 24/7 on the ground
- Free quote
You book and pay a licensed local company, named in your quote.
Also in Vietnam
Vietnam Beyond the Cities
Hanoi — Ha Giang — Dong Van — Meo Vac — Hoang Su Phi
From Hanoi to the Andaman Sea
Hanoi — Halong Bay — Hoi An — Chiang Mai — Bangkok — Khao Lak
Across the Mountains of Vietnam and Laos
Hanoi — Northern Vietnam — Luang Prabang — Nong Khiaw