With so many areas still relatively untouched by tourism, Vietnam is a stunning, exciting country just waiting to be explored. Modern Vietnam still retains its own very unique customs and traditions.
The northern area boasts some of the country's most spectacular scenery with rugged mountain ranges, deep valleys and waterfalls. Hanoi, the capital city, still bears traces of centuries of change, from the wide Parisian boulevards and pavement cafes to the colourful Chinese temples and crumbling mansions.
The seascape of Halong Bay is one the country's most magical sights: breathtaking limestone pinnacles rise dramatically out of the sea and hidden caves and deserted beaches lie waiting
With so many areas still relatively untouched by tourism, Vietnam is a stunning, exciting country just waiting to be explored. Modern Vietnam still retains its own very unique customs and traditions.
The northern area boasts some of the country's most spectacular scenery with rugged mountain ranges, deep valleys and waterfalls. Hanoi, the capital city, still bears traces of centuries of change, from the wide Parisian boulevards and pavement cafes to the colourful Chinese temples and crumbling mansions.
The seascape of Halong Bay is one the country's most magical sights: breathtaking limestone pinnacles rise dramatically out of the sea and hidden caves and deserted beaches lie waiting to be discovered.
Historical cities and World Heritage Sites are just some of the characteristics of Central Vietnam. Hue, the old imperial capital, is home to palaces and pagodas, tombs and temples. Danang, once the centre of the Cham Dynasty from the 2nd century, today boasts the largest and most impressive collection of Cham artefacts anywhere in the world. Hoi An, the ancient seaport, is a special example of a traditional trading port which has been completely preserved and is the only town in Vietnam that has survived intact in this way.
In the south of the country, the Mekong Delta is blessed with lush fertile land where villagers in conical hats can be seen working in the vibrant green rice paddies. Whilst in Ho Chi Minh City young Vietnamese shop in stylish boutiques and dine in trendy cafes and restaurants offering menus ranging from local staples to exquisite French cuisine.
Eastravel has a selection of itineraries for you to discover the cultural heritage of this country and capture the true beauty of the Vietnamese people .
Vietnam Food Tour
Explore Vietnam's interesting culinary scene. Sample the best of Saigon’s authentic street food sit with the locals and tuck into Vietnamese favourites in his south to north culinary tour.
Touring Style - a private tour with an English speaking driver and a professional guide.
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.
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.
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.
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.