About this trip
Ten days across Vietnam, running from the Mekong Delta in the south up to Halong Bay in the north. You get a proper spread of the country's history and daily life, from wartime tunnels to imperial tombs to limestone karsts.
The pace mixes big cities with quieter stops — a river boat trip through the Delta, ancient Cham ruins near Hoi An, the old imperial capital of Hue, and a night on the water in Halong Bay.
It's a guided, easy-paced trip suited to those who want the country's highlights covered without having to plan the logistics themselves.
What you'll do
- Descend into the Cu Chi Tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the war
- Cruise the Mekong Delta and see village life along the river
- Explore the Champa ruins of My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Visit Hue's Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda and the Nguyen Dynasty royal tombs
- Tour Hanoi's Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and Temple of Literature
- Overnight cruise among the karsts and floating villages of Halong Bay
- Fully guided throughout, with accommodation and transport handled for you
- Covers a lot of ground in 10 days, moving between four regions of the country
- Rated easy, so suited to travellers and families who want sightseeing without heavy physical demands
Worth it if you value seamless logistics and expert guides. Think twice if you need flexibility or speak limited English.
- Transfers consistently on time with name signs; hotel, cruise, and excursion bookings executed without hitches.
- Halong Bay cruise and Hoi An stand out as genuinely memorable; guides knowledgeable about Vietnam's history and culture.
- Communication barriers with guides who struggled to answer questions or clarify logistics; miscommunication on check-outs and flight timing.
- Long driving days (six hours Hanoi to Halong; dropped at airport five hours early); bus to Halong lacked air-conditioning.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 19 Jul – 20 Jul
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