About this trip
This 11-day route runs from Ho Chi Minh City up to Hanoi, taking in the country's major stops along the way. It's a straightforward way to cover a lot of ground without arranging the logistics yourself.
Expect a mix of city life, wartime history and countryside, from the tunnels of Cu Chi in the south to the limestone karsts of Halong Bay in the north.
Flights, transport, accommodation, meals and a guide are all included, so the coordination is done for you.
What you'll do
- Explore the Cu Chi tunnels outside Ho Chi Minh City
- Cruise the waterways and markets of the Mekong Delta
- Wander the old town in Hoi An
- Sail among the karsts of Halong Bay
- Explore Hanoi's old quarter
- Partially guided - some parts of the trip you'll explore on your own
- Covers a lot of distance in 11 days, from the far south to the north, so you'll change base often
- Departs on set days each week, so dates are flexible
Worth it if you want seamless logistics and excellent guides across Vietnam. Think twice if you have strict dietary requirements or expect local wine prices.
- Tour director Tony consistently went above and beyond, even reorganizing itineraries during floods and typhoons without fuss.
- Included meals were exceptional; guides were knowledgeable. Smaller sub-groups within the tour meant meeting more people naturally.
- Vegan dietary options unavailable on the La Pandora cruise; wine marked up above US prices with no local bottles stocked.
- One airport driver no-show and one Saigon city guide underperformed, though Ba Na Hills guide Mr. Bean was exceptional.
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Getting there
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Where to stay
A night before your tour in Ho Chi Minh City · 20 Jul – 21 Jul
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