About this trip
Twelve days running the length of Vietnam, from the karsts of Halong Bay down to the waterways of the Mekong Delta, with plenty of time built in to actually meet people along the way rather than just pass through.
You'll sail through Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat, wander Hue and Hoi An, and get hands-on making noodles with a local social enterprise. The pace shifts again in Saigon before you settle into two nights at a community guesthouse in the Mekong Delta, learning from the family who runs it.
It's a mix of classic sights and slower, more personal moments — enough movement to feel like a proper journey through the country, with room to breathe in between.
What you'll do
- Sail Halong Bay's limestone karsts on a traditional junk boat
- Explore the streets of Hue and Hoi An
- Make your own noodles with a local social enterprise
- Take in the energy of Saigon
- Stay two nights at a community guesthouse in the Mekong Delta
- Explore the delta by boat and on foot with local hosts
- Moderate pace with a mix of guided touring and hands-on local experiences
- Private rooms throughout, including at the community guesthouse
- Runs over Christmas and New Year for those wanting to travel over the holidays
Worth it if you want authentic cultural immersion with a standout guide. Think twice if you need comfort or prefer light packing.
- Tour guides Henry and Tam were genuinely exceptional at bringing history and culture alive.
- Overnight Mekong cruise and itinerary hits all the monumental attractions without feeling rushed.
- Vietnam's heat and humidity are intense; come prepared and don't underestimate the physical toll.
- Bring substantial cash; ATMs aren't reliable enough for a 12-day trip.
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Departing in Nov is cheapest — from £1,015, about 31% below the priciest month (Oct).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 7 Nov – 8 Nov
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