Destination:North Vietnam
Theme:FriendHighlights▼
- Three days on the Ha Giang Loop – Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Pass, Ma Pi Leng Pass and Du Gia, by motorbike with an easy rider or by jeep or car.
- Nho Que River & Tu San canyon – a boat trip between sheer limestone walls below Ma Pi Leng Pass.
- Cao Bang by motorbike – Ma Phuc Pass, the incense village of Phia Thap and the blacksmith village of Phuc Sen.
- Ban Gioc Waterfall & Nguom Ngao Cave – a bamboo raft close to the falls on the border with China, then the lit chambers of the cave.
- Two days at Ba Be Lake – Pac Ngoi village, then a boat day to An Ma Temple, Puong Cave and Dau Dang rapids.
- Homestay nights in the mountains – local homestays in Ha Giang and at Ba Be Lake and a Tay stilt house in Bao Lac.
Destination:North VietnamTheme:FriendHighlights▼
- Fansipan Peak & Cat Cat Village – the mountain train and cable car to the 3,143 m Roof of Indochina, then a walk down to a Black H’Mong village.
- Hoang Su Phi road to Ha Giang – a day’s drive past Bac Ha, Xin Man and the rice terraces of Hoang Su Phi.
- Quan Ba Heaven Gate & Fairy Mountains – the gateway to the Dong Van Karst Plateau and the twin hills of Quan Ba.
- Nho Que River & Ma Pi Leng Pass – a boat through the Tu San canyon, then the cliffside road high above it.
- Pac Bo & Ban Gioc Waterfall – the cave where Ho Chi Minh lived in 1941, Lenin Stream, and a bamboo raft to the falls on the border with China.
- Ba Be Lake – a morning boat past Widow Island to An Ma Temple.
Destination:All Vietnam: North- Central- SouthTheme:FriendHighlights▼
- Hanoi city tour – the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street and the Temple of Literature.
- Duong Lam ancient village – laterite-stone houses in the homeland of two Vietnamese kings, then an evening street food walk and a water puppet show in Hanoi.
- Imperial Hue – the Imperial Citadel of the Nguyen emperors and the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc.
- My Son & Hoi An – the Cham temple towers, the old town, a lantern-making workshop and a lantern boat ride on the Hoai River.
- Hoi An Memories Show – four centuries of the town’s history on a riverside stage.
- Da Nang & Saigon history – the Museum of Cham Sculpture, then the Cu Chi Tunnels, the War Remnants Museum and the Independence Palace.
Destination:All Vietnam: North- Central- SouthTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Hanoi full-day city tour – the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, the Temple of Literature and a water puppet show.
- Trang An by sampan – a 2–3 hour row between karst cliffs and through low cave tunnels in the UNESCO-listed Ninh Binh landscape.
- Overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay – a night on La SEN of the Bay Cruise with kayaking, a sunset party and a rowing-boat visit to Dark & Bright Cave.
- Fansipan and the Lao Chai – Ta Van trek – the cable car to the 3,143 m Roof of Indochina, Cat Cat Village, and an 8–10 km walk through H’Mong and Giay villages.
- Hoi An and its countryside – lantern-lit lanes of the ancient town, a basket boat in the Cam Thanh coconut forest, Tra Que herb village and Thanh Ha pottery village.
- Saigon, Cu Chi and the Mekong Delta – the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Independence Palace, a boat trip through the canals of Ben Tre and don ca tai tu folk music.
Destination:North VietnamTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Hanoi city tour – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, the Temple of Literature and a water puppet show.
- Trang An by sampan – two and a half to three hours on the waterways and through the caves of this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- A night in the Ninh Binh countryside – a resort among the rice fields, with time for the pool or a bike ride.
- Mai Chau valley – cycle or walk between the rice fields to Thai villages of stilt houses and brocade weaving.
- Two nights in Pu Luong – easy walks through a Thai village and the terraced valley of the nature reserve.
- Pu Luong water wheels – bamboo wheels built by the Thai people that lift river water into the fields.
Destination:North VietnamTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Hanoi street food tour – an evening walk through the Old Quarter tasting pho, banh mi, grilled pork with rice noodles, dessert soup and egg coffee.
- Hanoi city tour & Mega Grand World – the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo Prison and St Joseph’s Cathedral, then The Venice canal in Ocean City.
- Cat Cat Village & the Stone Church – a walk down through a Black H’Mong village to its waterfall, then the French-era landmark of Sapa town.
- Fansipan Peak & Moana Sapa – the Muong Hoa Mountain Train and cable car to the 3,143 m Roof of Indochina, then mountain viewpoints at Moana.
- O Quy Ho Pass & Rong May Glass Bridge – Heaven Gate on one of Vietnam’s highest passes and a glass bridge more than 2,000 m above sea level.
- Ha Long Bay on a premium day cruise – lunch on board, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and the viewpoint on Titop Island.
Destination:North and CentralTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Hanoi city tour – the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street and the Temple of Literature.
- Hanoi street food, egg coffee & water puppets – a food walk in the Old Quarter and a traditional water puppet show.
- Imperial Hue – the Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and the tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh.
- My Son Sanctuary – the red-brick temple towers of the Champa Kingdom, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Hoi An old town & lantern boat – the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall and a flower lantern released on the Hoai River.
- Hoi An countryside – a basket boat in Cam Thanh, Thanh Ha pottery village, Tra Que vegetable gardens and An Bang Beach.
Destination:North and SouthTheme:FriendHighlights▼
- Fansipan Peak – the Muong Hoa Mountain Train and cable car to the 3,143 m Roof of Indochina, with a buffet lunch at the top.
- Moana Sapa and Cat Cat Village – a viewpoint over the Hoang Lien Son mountains and a walk through a H’Mong village at the foot of Fansipan.
- Ha Long Bay day cruise – Surprising Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and Titop Island, with lunch on board.
- Cu Chi Tunnels – a half-day visit to the wartime tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City, straight after your morning flight.
- Sunset jeep tour in Mui Ne – the Fairy Stream, Mui Ne Fishing Village, the White Sand Dunes and the Red Sand Dunes at sunset.
Destination:North and CentralTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Fansipan Peak – the Muong Hoa Mountain Train and cable car to the 3,143 m Roof of Indochina.
- Moana Sapa & Cat Cat Village – a mountain viewpoint with an infinity lake, and a Black H’Mong village with a waterfall.
- Ha Long Bay day cruise – Surprising Cave, a kayak or bamboo boat through Luon Cave and the viewpoint on Titop Island.
- Da Nang by night – a walk on My Khe Beach, the Love Lock Bridge and the Dragon Bridge on the Han River.
- Ba Na Hills – the cable car, the Golden Bridge held by giant stone hands and the French Village.
- Cam Thanh & Hoi An Ancient Town – a basket boat in the water-coconut forest, then the Japanese Covered Bridge and lantern-lit streets.
Destination:North and CentralTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Hanoi city tour – Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, the Temple of Literature and a water puppet show.
- Bat Trang pottery village – watch artisans at the wheel, then shape a bowl or vase of your own.
- Street food and a coffee workshop – a guided street food lunch in the Old Quarter and a class brewing egg coffee and coconut coffee.
- Imperial Hue and its craft villages – the Imperial Citadel, incense makers in Thuy Xuan and a conical hat village.
- Hai Van Pass and Hoi An by lantern light – the coastal pass on the way south, the old town and a lantern boat on the Hoai River.
- Basket boat, Tra Que village and a cooking workshop – the Cam Thanh coconut forest, the herb gardens of Tra Que and lunch you cook yourself.
Destination:North and CentralTheme:CoupleHighlights▼
- Hanoi street food tour – an evening walk through the Old Quarter with pho, banh mi, grilled pork with rice noodles, a sticky-rice dessert and egg coffee.
- Trang An & Mua Cave – a sampan through karst peaks and low cave tunnels, then the stone steps to the viewpoint over Tam Coc and Trang An.
- Ha Long Bay day cruise – lunch on board, Sung Sot Cave, Luon Cave by kayak or bamboo boat, and the viewpoint on Ti Top Island.
- Hanoi full-day city tour – the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, Train Street, the Temple of Literature and a water puppet show.
- Marble Mountains, Cam Thanh & Hoi An – cave temples, a basket boat in the water-coconut forest, and a flower lantern on the Hoai River at dusk.
- Ba Na Hills & Hue – the Golden Bridge and French Village, then a day over the Hai Van Pass to Khai Dinh Tomb, the Imperial Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda.
Destination:North VietnamTheme:FriendHighlights▼
- Overnight cruise in Lan Ha Bay – a night on La SEN of the Bay Cruise with kayaking, a sunset party and a rowing-boat visit to Dark & Bright Cave.
- Three days on the Ha Giang Loop – Quan Ba Heaven Gate, Tham Ma Pass, Lung Cam, Lo Lo Chai and Dong Van, by motorbike with an easy rider or by jeep.
- Ma Pi Leng Pass & Nho Que River – the most dramatic road of the loop and a boat trip into Tu San Canyon.
- Homestay nights in Yen Minh and Dong Van – sleep in local homestays in the heart of the mountains.
- Fansipan Peak – the mountain train and cable car to the 3,143 m Roof of Indochina.
- Cat Cat Village and the Lao Chai – Ta Van trek – H’Mong and Giay villages among Sapa’s rice terraces.