About this trip
This 11-day route runs the length of Vietnam, from the traffic and history of Ho Chi Minh City up to Hanoi and Halong Bay, with the Mekong Delta, Hoi An and Mai Chau along the way.
It's a straightforward, well-covered itinerary that mixes cities, countryside and coast, with an overnight sleeper train thrown in as part of the journey rather than just a transfer. Guides and transport are arranged throughout, so the logistics of moving around the country are taken care of.
Billed as a Super Save option, so expect the trip to focus on covering the key sights efficiently rather than lingering long in any one place.
What you'll do
- Visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City
- Take a boat trip through the Mekong Delta and visit local villages
- Wander the old town of Hoi An and cruise the Thu Bon River
- Travel overnight by sleeper train from Hoi An to Hanoi
- Stay in the Mai Chau Valley among rice fields and mountains at Ba Khan Village Resort
- Cruise Halong Bay on a traditional junk, taking in the limestone caves
- Covers a lot of ground in 11 days, so pace is fairly brisk with a different base most nights
- Includes an overnight sleeper train, which suits those happy to trade a bit of comfort for a more local way of travelling
Worth it if you're energetic, flexible, and don't mind early starts and touristy beats. Think twice if you want deep local immersion or need recovery time between long travel days.
- Guides and drivers consistently punctual and helpful; good support for first-time Asia travellers navigating independently would be harder.
- Overnight sleeper train cabin conditions poor with no English-speaking staff; bring food beforehand and expect a rough night.
- Itinerary rushed: arriving Hanoi at 6am then immediately doing full city tour exhausts travellers; some sites skipped or poorly explained.
- Restaurant choices cater to tourists; Ha Long Bay cruise is heavily touristic and crowded despite being excellent value and food quality.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 22 Jul – 23 Jul
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