Overview
Discover Vietnam’s vibrant contrasts on a 9-day journey through buzzing cities, peaceful villages, golden beaches, and emerald bays. Enjoy boutique stays, a Ha Long Bay cruise, authentic local flavours, and guided explorations of Hanoi, Hoi An, and Saigon—Vietnam at its most timeless and delicious.
Included
- All transfers and transport as per program
- All accommodation as per program (based on double/ twin sharing rooms)
- Service of English-speaking station guides
- All entrance fees on tour
- Cold towels and water on sightseeing days
- Carbon offsetting fee
Excluded
- Air tickets both domestic and international
- Insurance
- Personal expenses
- All drinks
- Visa fees and/ or visa authorization
- Other expenses not mentioned on the itinerary
Itinerary
Overnight: Emperor Cruise, Signature Cabin
Wake up on the water, join an early tai chi class or bamboo boat ride through Luon Cave, and enjoy a relaxed brunch as you cruise back to shore. Later, it’s off to the airport for a short flight to Da Nang and a quick transfer to Hoi An. This evening is yours to explore or unwind at your peaceful beachside hotel.
Overnight: Hoi An Royal M-Gallery Hoi An, Royal Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast
Hoi An is pure magic. In the afternoon, your guide leads a walking tour through the ancient town: see the Japanese Bridge, browse the market, and visit a 200-year-old house. You’ll also get the chance to paint a traditional mask—and sample some of Vietnam’s best snacks as you go, from crispy pancakes to sticky rice dumplings.
Overnight: Hoi An Royal M-Gallery Hoi An, Royal Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast
Take today at your own pace. Relax by the beach or dig deeper into the local culture with one of our optional experiences:
Optional Experiences:
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Hoi An Farming & Fishing Life: Cycle through the countryside, meet local farmers, try your hand at fishing, and cook a traditional lunch.
- Cooking Class at Tra Que Village: Visit the local market, pick your ingredients, and learn to prepare authentic Vietnamese dishes with a local chef.
Overnight: Hoi An Royal M-Gallery Hoi An, Royal Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast
After breakfast, fly south to Vietnam’s biggest city: Ho Chi Minh City (still called Saigon by locals). This afternoon, take a guided tour of the city’s highlights: the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the old post office, and the thought-provoking War Remnants Museum. The rest of the day is yours to explore.
Optional Evening Tour:
Join our Saigon Street Food Safari through Tan Dinh Market, sampling everything from crab soup and spring rolls to tofu pudding with palm sugar.
Overnight: Hotel Des Arts, Sky Executive Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Hotel Des Arts, Sky Executive Deluxe
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Your journey wraps up today. After breakfast, you’ll be transferred to the airport for your flight home—leaving Vietnam with new stories, new flavours, and new favourites.
Meals: Breakfast
Prices
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£2026pp
- Cruise through Ha Long Bay in luxury
- Walk the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An
- Dive into Hanoi & Saigon’s street food scenes
- Explore the Mekong Delta by boat
- Stay in handpicked boutique & beachfront hotels
