About this trip
Thirteen days moving through Vietnam from south to north (or north to south), taking in the mountains, coastline, cities and food that make this one of the more varied countries to travel through in the region.
You'll spend a night on a boat in Halong Bay, wander Hoi An's lantern-lit old town, get underground in the Phong Nha cave systems, and ride the Hai Van Pass in an open-top Jeep. Getting between places is part of the experience too, including at least one overnight sleeper bus.
This is a fully guided group trip with shared rooms throughout, aimed at travellers who want to see a lot of the country without organising any of it themselves.
What you'll do
- Overnight boat trip through Halong Bay
- Explore Hoi An's old town and lantern-lit streets
- Visit the cave systems of Phong Nha
- Cruise the Hai Van Pass in an open-top Jeep
- Travel Vietnam's classic sleeper buses between regions
- Route runs the length of the country, Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City or reverse
- Shared rooms throughout
- Includes at least one overnight sleeper bus, which suits some travellers better than others
- Covers a lot of ground over 13 days, moving between north and south Vietnam
Worth it if you want a jam-packed, well-paced cultural immersion with genuinely attentive leadership. Think twice if you need downtime or dislike early starts and packed itineraries.
- Guide John consistently learns group members' names, prioritises safety, and genuinely joins evening activities like karaoke and dancing.
- Itinerary balances cultural immersion, active experiences, and socialising across 13 days with thoughtful daily structure and variety.
- Tour is jam-packed with activities and locations; limited mention of downtime or relaxation built into the schedule.
- Weather occasionally disrupted plans, though guide adapted activities to keep days engaging and enjoyable regardless.
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Departing in Sep is cheapest — from £938, about 20% below the priciest month (Jul).
Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 8 Sept – 9 Sept
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