From Sapa to the Mekong: A Journey Through Vietnam

This 12-day route runs the length of Vietnam, from the mountain trails of Sapa in the north down to the river channels of the Mekong Delta in the south. It's a mix of city time, coastal cruising and rural walking, so you get a proper sense of how different the regions feel from one another.

Expect a few nights in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City bookended by treks through terraced hill villages, a slow cruise around Halong Bay's limestone islands, and a wander through Hoi An's old lantern-lit streets. History features too, with the Cu Chi Tunnels giving a sharper edge to the trip's cultural side.

What you'll do

• Trek through Sapa's mountains and visit Cat Cat Village
• Walk between the rice terraces of Lao Chai and Ta Van villages
• Tour Hanoi's Temple of Literature and Hoan Kiem Lake
• Overnight junk boat cruise through Halong Bay's caves and beaches
• Boat trip on the Thu Bon River past Hoi An's old town
• Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and cruise the Mekong Delta