Halong Bay overnight cruise
Sleep aboard a junk among the limestone karsts.
From Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
The full-country spine, imperial cities, a limestone bay cruise, a lantern-lit old town and the floating markets of the Mekong, travelled from the capital to the delta.
A suggested flow for Classic Vietnam North-to-South. Every day is flexible, we build the final routing, pace and hotels around you.
Your journey begins in Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi and settle into the Old Quarter around Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
On to Hanoi. City tour of the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, ending with a traditional water-puppet show at Thang Long theatre. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Halong Bay. Transfer to the coast and board a traditional junk for an overnight cruise through the karst seascape with kayaking and a visit to Sung Sot cave. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Halong Bay. Morning cruise past Ti Top Island before returning to Hanoi for the flight south. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Hue. Fly to Hue and explore the Imperial Citadel and the walled Forbidden Purple City. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
Today brings you to Hue. Cruise the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda and the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Minh Mang. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
Today brings you to Hoi An. Cross the scenic Hai Van Pass to Hoi An and wander the lantern-lit Old Town, the Japanese Covered Bridge and riverside merchant houses. Timings stay flexible, with room to linger where you like.
Today brings you to Hoi An. Spend the day at Tra Que herb village and along An Bang beach, returning for the evening lanterns. Your guide sets an easy pace, leaving space to wander or simply take it in.
Today brings you to Ho Chi Minh City. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and tour the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. We build in free time so the day feels unhurried, never rushed.
Today brings you to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the War Remnants Museum and take an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels. There's room to add an optional experience or keep the day open.
Today brings you to Mekong Delta. Head to the Mekong Delta for the Cai Be floating market and sampan trips through the canals of Ben Tre. Evenings are yours, whether to explore further or unwind.
A final day around Mekong Delta. Visit the Cai Rang floating market near Can Tho before the transfer to the airport for departure. The rhythm is relaxed, shaped around what you most want to see.
This is a sample inclusion list. Final inclusions, hotel tiers and routing are confirmed when we tailor the trip to your dates, group and budget. Pricing is quoted per enquiry, we never sell fixed packages.
The landmarks and regions that shape journeys like this one.
Suggested ways to make Vietnam your own. Add any of these to your trip, we'll fold them into your tailored plan.
Sleep aboard a junk among the limestone karsts.
Make local dishes, then float a lantern on the river.
Walk between hill-tribe villages with a local guide.
Floating markets and life on the water.
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