The whole length of Vietnam at an unhurried pace: Hanoi's old quarter, the karst valleys of Ninh Binh, a night on Lan Ha Bay, imperial Hue, lantern-lit Hoi An, Saigon and the Mekong.
If this is your first time in Vietnam, this is the journey we would plan for ourselves. It begins in the lanes of Hanoi, moves through the limestone river country of Ninh Binh and out to sea among the islands of Lan Ha Bay, then flies south to the old imperial capital of Hue.
From there you cross the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An, fly on to Ho Chi Minh City and finish among the slow waterways of the Mekong Delta. Internal flights replace long drives, and you have at least two nights almost everywhere.
Days 1–2
Met at Noi Bai airport and taken to a boutique hotel in the old quarter. A private walk through the 36 streets and the Temple of Literature, a craft-village visit and an evening of street food with a local guide.
Days 3–4
Drive south to the karst country of Ninh Binh. Row through the caves of Trang An, climb to the Hang Mua viewpoint at sunset and cycle between rice fields and village temples.
Day 5
Board a small cruise boat for a night among the limestone islands of Lan Ha Bay, quieter than neighbouring Ha Long. Kayak into lagoons and swim from the deck.
Days 6–7
Return to the mainland and fly to Hue. Explore the Imperial City and the royal tombs along the Perfume River with a historian, with lunch in a garden house.
Days 8–10
Drive the Hai Van Pass to Hoi An. Three nights in the old merchant town: an early walk before the crowds, a tailor fitting, a cookery class and lantern-lit evenings on the river.
Days 11–12
Fly from Da Nang to Saigon. A guided day through the colonial landmarks and markets, the Cu Chi tunnels, and an evening tasting the city's street food.
Days 13–14
Into the delta for two nights at a riverside lodge. Dawn at the Cai Rang floating market, sampans through narrow canals and cycling along village paths.
Day 15
Private transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for your flight home.
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