Vietnam itineraries

We’ve created our range of holidays in Vietnam by combining a series of our short Vietnam tours. You’ll find that our holidays in Vietnam include a mixture of individual and small group travel, balancing personal and social experience. We are always careful to select attractive, central accommodation with local character.

If you would like to add a few tweaks of your own to one of our holidays in Vietnam, simply let our friendly Vietnam travel specialists know on your quote request form or give one a call on 01273 322 041.

Prices below are valid until 31st October 2012, are based on two people travelling and exclude international flights. Prices for departures beyond this date and for international flights are available on request. For departures during peak seasons (e.g. summer holidays, Christmas and New Year) supplements may apply.

Holidays in Vietnam
Vietnam in a nutshell
Duration 13 days / 12 nights
Price £688 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Plane, minibus and boat
Departure Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays from Hanoi
Highlights: Hanoi – Halong Bay junk boat – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Cu Chi tunnels – Mekong Delta boat trip

This is the shortest of our holidays in Vietnam and is ideal for travellers pushed for time as it conveniently packs the country’s cultural highlights into a small timeframe. Wander wide-eyed through the lively streets of old Hanoi and sleep on a traditional Chinese junk in bewitching Halong Bay. Fly to fascinating Hoi An, with its French background lingering in the streets. While you’re in Hoi An, head for the virtually abandoned stretch of sandy beach, or let a local tailor fit you up for a suit. This Vietnam holiday ends with four days in former Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), crawling through the spooky Cu Chi Tunnels and watching local life in the Mekong Delta as you drift lazily by.

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Holidays in Vietnam
Northern nature trail
Duration 14 days / 13 nights
Price £635 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Minibus, train, boat
Departure Every Saturday and Sunday from Hanoi
Highlights: Hanoi – Halong Bay junk boat – Sapa trekking – Cycling in Ninh Binh

Northern Vietnam is a treasure trove for travellers, containing a heady mix of ancient culture and undisturbed scenery. During this holiday in Vietnam, you’ll sail leisurely through the island labyrinth of Halong Bay. You’ll then travel into the far north where traditional hill tribes live in a remote region not often visited by tourists. At Ninh Binh, you’ll pass between mighty rocks and row through paddy fields on a small boat, watching the locals paddle their boats with their feet. You’ll also have plenty of time to fall in love with Hanoi as you wander around its Old Quarter.

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Holidays in Vietnam
Highlights and Palm Island
Duration 18 days / 17 nights
Price £885 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Monday, Thursday and Saturday from Ho Chi Minh
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta boat trip – Palm Island – Hoi An – Hanoi – Halong Bay junk boat

This Vietnam holiday combines the country’s classic highlights with a few laid back days in the sun-kissed paradise of Palm Island. Unlike many of our other holidays in Vietnam, you’ll begin in the south of the country and travel slowly north towards the charming city of Hanoi. This Vietnam trip will start in Ho Chi Minh, taking you into the lush Mekong Delta and the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels. You’ll then spend 3 days on idyllic Palm Island, soaking up the sun while you sip on fresh fruit juice (or perhaps even something a little stronger). After recharging your batteries, you’ll fly to Hoi An, where you’ll be instantly charmed by the old world ambience and get measured up for a suit. You’ll then drift lazily among the magical islands of Halong Bay before arriving at your final stop- the lively Old Quarter of Hanoi where this holiday in Vietnam.

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Holidays in Vietnam
Vietnam Travel Plan choice
Duration 20 days / 19 nights
Price £1078 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Monday from Hanoi
Highlights: Hanoi – Halong Bay junk boat – Sapa trekking – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta boat trip – Phu Quoc Island

One of our favourite holidays in Vietnam, this three week trip is a mixed cocktail, containing all of our top experiences. It begins in the lively Old Quarter of Hanoi, followed by a magical cruise between the tiny islands of Halong Bay. Moving south, you’ll visit enchanting Hoi An, an authentic port town crammed with tailors and cosy cafes. Here, you can spend a few hours snoozing on the quiet golden beach. You’ll then continue your journey to the highlights of South Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh City, the Cu Chi Tunnels and the Mekong Delta. This Vietnam holiday finally finishes on tropical Phu Quoc Island for a little sun, sea, hammocks and cold beer. Perfect.

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Holidays in Vietnam
Travels on the railway
Duration 21 days / 20 nights
Price £898 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Monday from Ho Chi Minh (Feb – Oct)
Highlights: Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) – Mekong Delta boat trip – Cu Chi Tunnels – Palm Island – Hoi An – Hanoi – Sapa trekking – Halong Bay junk boat

This trip is just a little bit different to our other holidays in Vietnam. During your travels, you’ll discover Vietnam in true local style, riding the railway from place to place. Trains in Vietnam are efficient, reasonably comfortable, and endlessly interesting. They are a great way to meet local people and get chatting with other travellers. This Vietnam holiday begins in the south, taking in the cultural riches of the region- bustling Ho Chi Minh City, the narrow waterways of the exotic Mekong Delta and the eerie Cu Chi Tunnels. You’ll then take the train to Nha Trang, passing through on your way to the ivory sands of tropical Palm Island. After a few days of relaxation, your train will weave its way north to Hoi An, a mesmerising town of tailors with huge local charm. You’ll then fly north for a junk boat trip through spellbinding Halong Bay, and an incredible overnight homestay with a mountain hill tribe. This holiday in Vietnam ends in the fascinating city of Hanoi, with its wide tree-lined boulevards and quirky cafes.

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Holidays in Vietnam
Complete Vietnam
Duration 24 days / 23 nights
Price £1158 per person (based on 2 people)
Transport Train, plane, minibus, boat
Departure Every Sunday from Hanoi
Highlights: Hanoi – Halong Bay junk boat – Sapa trekking – Perfume Pagoda – Hué city tour- Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)- Cu Chi Tunnels – Mekong Delta boat trip – Mui Ne Beach

Like many of our other holidays in Vietnam, this comprehensive Vietnam trip begins in Hanoi and gives you a glimpse of the many faces of Vietnam. You’ll explore the lively Old Quarter of Hanoi before drifting through the azure waters of Halong Bay. Then you’ll get active, hiking to the hill tribes around mountainous Sapa and climbing up to an authentic pagoda. After this, your Vietnam holiday flies you south to the historic town of Hué and the eager tailors of Hoi An. From here, you’ll head for the charming chaos of Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City), to explore the Mekong Delta and the Cu Chi tunnels. To finish off your holiday in Vietnam, you’ll kick off your flip-flops on a white sandy beach at peaceful Mui Ne, to unwind with a cocktail and reflect upon your journey.

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General information about our holidays in Vietnam

What is included in our holidays in Vietnam?

Your accommodation with breakfast (excluding tours through the Mekong Delta).
The transport as described in the daily itinerary, by train, plane, boat or private car with driver.
Named excursions and organised visits, sometimes with guide (see the Vietnam itinerary descriptions for more information).
Assistance from our local agents whenever necessary. They are contactable 24 hours a day.

What is not included in our holidays in Vietnam?

The international flights to Vietnam. Although we can book your flights: see flights to Vietnam.
Other optional excursions.

Want to make changes to our holidays in Vietnam?
We can make as many changes as you wish to your accommodation and to each of our Vietnam holidays. It’s easy to add extra days to all of our holidays in Vietnam- just let us know where you would like to go. Simply contact us or pop your requests down when you complete the quote request form and our friendly Vietnam travel specialists will include them in your personalised Vietnam Travel Plan.

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