Vietnam is a sensory treat, from picture book rural scenery and glorious coastal stretches of white sand, to vibrant urban adventures. This go-ahead place pays homage to its 20th-century turbulence with a few poignant sites, but it has long since moved on in spirit, evolving into an impressively booming nation. In the north, Hanoi offers a fix of French colonial charm, from there trek among hill tribes in the Tonkin mountains. Heading south don’t miss the former imperial capital of Hue and the ancient town of Hoi An. South again, make for Nha Trang and some of the best beaches. Near the southern tip explore the villages and floating life of the Mekong Delta then visit heady, hooting Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon). And wherever you are you’ll feast - on street food, aromatic pancakes, delicious pho noodle soups and more.
Sa Pa Tribes and soft treks
Explore spectacular natural landscapes that are home to some of the most colourful hill tribes in Asia. Trek through the lush countryside of Northern Vietnam and experience the vibrancy of a morning market before continuing through thick forests, past waterfalls and into hill tribe villages.
Start in Hanoi, where you can explore its traditional charm and Old Quarter with before heading to Halong Bay to a junk boat adventure. From there, we fly you to Laos to discover the best of this sleepy, scenic country where life runs at a slower pace than its neighbouring countries, from Luang Prabang to the South.
Spend three nights amongst the UNESCO wonders of Halong Bay on board the Au Co, a fabulous luxury ship featuring 32 oversized cabins with private balconies. You will cruise by some of the bay's most eye-pleasing islands, visiting caves as well as swimming and kayaking the emerald waters.
If you are travelling to Vietnam with young children then keeping the amount of travelling to a minimum is essential. At the same time it is a shame to simply do a fly and flop as there is so much more to Vietnam than lovely beaches. Our Toddler’s Tour of Vietnam is the perfect three-stop holiday specially designed to ensure good balance.
Cuc Phuong was Vietnam's first national park and it remains a wild jewel in the north of the country. The heavily forested subtropical lowlands shelter 135 mammal species, 336 bird species and 2234 species of plants. Some of the park's most rare mammals include the clouded leopard and Asian black bears.
Get giddy with the heights and wonders of Singapore; from its city highlights and impressive Orchid Garden to glamorous shopping and key ethnic areas. Afterwards, we fly you to Da Nang, a stone-throw away from the UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An in central Vietnam for your much deserved beach break!
Follow the twists and turns of the mighty Mekong River on this itinerary designed to give you a real insight and understanding into how life is lived along the banks and in the Mekong Delta region.Explore markets, pagodas, and local villages, ending this unique trip with some downtime on one of Vietnam’s least developed and beautiful beach.
This tour takes in the highlights of the south – from the bright lights of Saigon and the underground tunnels of the Vietnam War to cruising the mighty Mekong Delta and spending your last days on a beautiful beach; the south has so much to offer. And better still, you don’t have to catch a single internal flight (unusual for Vietnam holidays).
The Mekong Delta, or the ‘Nine Dragon River Delta’, is a vast region in Southeast Vietnam. On this two night tour, take a night’s cruise aboard ‘The Bassac’ for a wonderful and leisurely exploration of the Mekong Delta. Following your journey, spend a night at the charming Victoria Hotel Can Tho which is situated on the banks of the Mekong River.
What could possibly be better after three days of exploring the magical temples of Angkor than hitting the beach in Vietnam, which is on the doorstep of the beautiful UNESCO heritage town of Hoi An. This holiday is best enjoyed from February to August.