The Essence of Vietnam In

Eighteen days covering Vietnam from north to south, starting in Hanoi and finishing on the beaches of Phu Quoc. You move through the country's main chapters in turn — capital city, countryside, coast, old imperial towns, war history, and river life — rather than rushing between highlights.

The route takes you from Hanoi's old quarter out to the Ba Vi countryside, on to Halong Bay, then down through Hue and Hoi An in Central Vietnam before heading south to the Cu Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta. It ends with a few slower days on Phu Quoc island.

It's a broad, ground-covering trip suited to travellers who want a proper introduction to Vietnam — history, food, cities, and coastline — rather than a single-region deep dive.

What you'll do

• Explore Hanoi's colonial-era capital
• Spend time in the Ba Vi countryside away from the cities
• Cruise Halong Bay
• Wander the old towns of Hue and Hoi An in Central Vietnam
• Visit the Cu Chi tunnels used during the Vietnam War
• See daily life along the Mekong River, then unwind on Phu Quoc's beaches