About this trip
Twelve days across two countries, moving from Hanoi down to Ho Chi Minh City before finishing in Bangkok. It's a sightseeing-heavy route built around the big names — Halong Bay, Hoi An, the Cu Chi Tunnels, the Mekong Delta — with a guide walking you through the history at each stop.
Vietnam takes up most of the trip, tracing a fairly classic north-to-south path, then you fly to Bangkok for a couple of days covering temples, palaces, and floating markets.
This suits you if you want a first look at both countries covered efficiently, with the key sights ticked off rather than lingering long in any one place.
What you'll do
- Overnight on a traditional junk boat in Halong Bay
- Wander Hoi An's ancient town and cruise the Thu Bon River
- Visit the UNESCO-listed My Son Sanctuary
- See the Cu Chi Tunnels and War Remnants Museum
- Take a river boat trip through the Mekong Delta
- Visit Bangkok's Damnoen Saduak Floating Market and royal palaces
- Covers two countries and five main stops in 12 days, so expect a fast pace with regular changes of base
- Heavy on guided city and history tours rather than free time
- Includes an internal flight from Vietnam to Bangkok
Worth it if you value seamless organisation, knowledgeable guides and included meals. Think twice if your guide's English is limited—it varies by location.
- Mr Danny's responsiveness and problem-solving—visa help, special needs items—sets this apart from standard tours.
- Hanoi and Bangkok guides delivered exceptional local knowledge; included lunches at authentic restaurants were genuinely good quality.
- Some local guides in Hanoi and Hoi An spoke poor English, making it genuinely difficult to understand commentary.
- This is a packed itinerary—every day has multiple activities. Expect early starts and full schedules, not a relaxed pace.
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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