About this trip
This is a full sweep of Vietnam, from the older streets of the north down to the Mekong Delta in the south, with a local tour leader guiding you through it.
Expect imperial cities, the packed energy of Ho Chi Minh City, and a night sailing Ha Long Bay on a traditional junk boat. Much of the character of the trip comes from daily life itself — street food, street barbers, street games — rather than any single sight.
It's built around that contrast: quiet, conservative northern towns against the noise and motion of the south, tied together by food that lives up to its reputation.
What you'll do
- Sail overnight on a traditional junk boat in Ha Long Bay
- Wander Hanoi's old quarter and take in street life as it happens
- Visit Vietnam's former imperial capital
- Feel the pace of Ho Chi Minh City
- Cruise through the Mekong Delta
- Fully guided throughout by a local tour leader
- Covers the length of the country, so expect some longer travel days between regions
- Rated easy, suited to those who want culture and scenery without physical demands
Worth it if you want a well-organised, guide-led tour of Vietnam's highlights with genuinely excellent food. Think twice if you dislike packed schedules or struggle with inconsistent English from local guides.
- Tour guides (especially Voung, Nam, Tham, Duy, Giang) consistently go above and beyond—knowledgeable, personable, and solve problems even in their free time.
- Food is genuinely exceptional: varied local restaurants, fresh seafood, fruit, rice, noodles; not overly spicy. Guides pick brilliant venues catering to all tastes.
- Schedule is packed on roughly one-third of days; some travellers skipped sites. Local guides on Mekong Delta leg had poor English and minimal information.
- Group dynamics matter: these trips work best with mixed-age, friendly cohorts who spend most days together. Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum was occasionally closed to public.
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Departing in Jul is cheapest — from £1,440, about 19% below the priciest month (Nov).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 25 Jul – 26 Jul
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