Vietnam Highlights – North to South

Welcome to Vietnam! Our representative meets you at Noi Bai International Airport and transfers you to your hotel in Hanoi's legendary Old Quarter. After freshening up, spend the evening exploring the labyrinthine streets — 36 ancient guild streets packed with silk shops, pho stalls and buzzing street-side cafes. Catch a traditional Vietnamese Water Puppet Show before dinner at a rooftop restaurant overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

Hotel in Hanoi Old Quarter

Early breakfast then board a private van for the scenic 3.5-hour drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site of extraordinary natural beauty. Embark on a traditional wooden junk cruise through 1,600+ limestone islands and islets rising dramatically from emerald waters. Explore Thien Canh Son Cave, kayak through hidden lagoons, and enjoy a fresh seafood lunch on deck. Stay overnight on the bay under a canopy of stars.

Overnight Cruise Junk

Wake to the sunrise over the bay. After morning Tai Chi on deck and breakfast, take a Tam Coc boat ride through the 'Ha Long Bay on land' — rice paddies flanked by dramatic karst mountains. Visit the ancient capital of Hoa Lu and climb Mua Cave viewpoint for a panoramic view over the valley. Drive back to Hanoi in the evening.

Hotel in Hanoi

Morning flight to Da Nang. On arrival, visit the iconic Dragon Bridge spanning the Han River. Transfer to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An, famous for its well-preserved Ancient Town of wooden shophouses, colourful lanterns, and tailor shops. Spend the afternoon wandering narrow lanes — visit the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, browse the colourful Hoi An Market, and watch the paper lanterns released over the Thu Bon River at dusk.

Boutique Hotel in Hoi An

A slower, deeper Hoi An day. Take a sunrise cooking class to learn the art of Cao Lau noodles. Cycle through rice paddies to the coastal village of Tra Que. Spend the afternoon at the beautiful An Bang Beach — a quiet stretch of white sand just 3 km from the Ancient Town. In the evening, rent bicycles to explore Hoi An's streets lit entirely by hundreds of silk lanterns.

Boutique Hotel in Hoi An

Drive to Ba Na Hills, a French colonial hill resort perched 1,487 metres above sea level. Ride Asia's longest single-track cable car to the summit. Walk across the iconic Golden Bridge — a surreal 150-metre footbridge held aloft by giant stone hands, now one of Vietnam's most photographed sights. Explore the charming French Village and the thrilling Fantasy Park amusement centre.

Hotel in Da Nang

Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). Afternoon deep-dive into Vietnam's wartime history at the Cu Chi Tunnels — an astounding network of underground corridors used by Viet Cong fighters. Continue to the sobering War Remnants Museum. Evening free to explore the city's legendary restaurant and bar scene — District 1 is alive with energy, rooftop bars and the best bánh mì you will ever eat.

Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City

Morning at leisure for last-minute shopping in the Bến Thành Market — pick up Vietnamese coffee, silk scarves and lacquerware. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your onward flight home, carrying memories of Vietnam that will last a lifetime.