About this trip
This 12-day trip runs the length of Vietnam, starting in Ho Chi Minh City in the south and finishing in Hanoi and Ha Long Bay in the north.
Along the way you take in the Mekong Delta's waterways, the old town of Hoi An, the Marble Mountains and Ba Na Hills near Da Nang, and the limestone scenery of Ninh Binh, before an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay.
It's a partially guided group tour, so you'll have local guides for the main sites and some free time built in, with a mix of culture, countryside and coastal scenery rather than a single focus.
What you'll do
- Explore Ho Chi Minh City's history and street life
- Cruise the Mekong Delta's waterways and orchards by boat
- Wander the old streets and lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An
- Take a basket boat ride through coconut palm waterways
- Ride the cable car to Ba Na Hills and cross the Golden Bridge
- Cycle around Ninh Binh's karst landscape and Hoa Lu, then cruise overnight on Ha Long Bay
- You change base regularly, moving from south to north over the 12 days
- Partially guided — expect a mix of guided sightseeing and some free time
- Includes one overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay
Worth it if you value seamless logistics and attentive pre-trip support. Think twice if you prefer spontaneity or need flexibility.
- Hannah provided WhatsApp support throughout, keeping families informed and responsive to queries in real time.
- Itinerary matched what was promised; guides, food and accommodation quality stayed consistent across all stops.
- Tours ran in logical order with no hiccups; booking two months ahead saw meticulous arrangement from start to finish.
- No reviews mention group size, cost breakdown, or standout experiences; hard to gauge value against competitors.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Hanoi · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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