Trip grading - EASY Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and mobility. Fly between major destinations.

What's included (Standard) – 9 nights hotel accommodation, flights as specified, all road transport by air-conditioned vehicles, all sightseeing as specified (excluding entrance fees), Western tour leader based on a minimum of seven travellers, local English-speaking guides throughout, arrival and departure transfers, breakfast daily and two lunches.

Tour Leader: Travel Indochina tour leader based on a minimum of 7 people.

Maximum group size: 15

Go deluxe – La Residence Hotel & Spa is the latest addition to the luxury hotel scene in Hue; take some time to enjoy a massage or a swim and you will understand why it’s our favourite place to stay in the imperial capital.

Itinerary

Your Journey starts Saigon, ends Hanoi

Days 1–3 ~ Saigon & Mekong Delta Arrive in Saigon get to know the sites and sounds of Vietnam’s most exciting city. A walking tour past some of the iconic sites in District One, such as the Opera House and Hotel de Ville, will help you get acquainted with Ho Chi Minh City. Take a day-trip out to the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta, where you will experience the ‘rice basket’ of this fertile region, and travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn about the tenacity and resilience of the Vietnamese.
Hotel: Duxton

Days 4–5 ~ Hoi An Enjoy the architecture, local delicacies and friendly locals that make Hoi An a true Vietnam highlight. Visit her tailors and galleries, relax at the beach or take part in a cooking demonstration. An atmospheric boat trip down the Thu Bon River will bring you to the heart of the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ancient Town. Early risers should pack plenty of film; you will be mesmerised by the sights and sounds of this fishing town’s early morning market as boats arrive from the sea.
Hotel: Hoi An Trails Resort

Days 6–7 ~ Hue Drive north to Vietnam’s former imperial capital and wander the last empire’s Forbidden City, the Citadel, as well as tombs of the Nguyen Emperors and the banks of the Perfume River. The journey itself is part of the appeal; travel over Hai Van Pass for spectacular views of the mountains, the sea and lush rice paddies.
Hotel: Saigon Morin

Days 8–10 ~ Hanoi & Halong Bay Fly to Hanoi and take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter, the best way to get to know the ancient laneways and local people. Discover historic Ba Dinh Square and take time at Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and Museum, and the One Pillar Pagoda. Spend a magical afternoon cruising Halong Bay, where you will enjoy a seafood lunch and a swim (weather permitting). Depart on day 10.
Hotel: Sunway