Tour Description

Looking for the full experience tour of Vietnam? This 12-day Vietnam itinerary takes you through Ho Chi Minh, Hoi An, Hanoi & Halong Bay with plenty of action and highlights to immerse yourself into this enchanting culture. Picture yourself relishing delicious local eats in a cooking class, journey in a traditional boat, stopping in exciting & iconic hotspots, and even staying on a junk boat. Get ready for a true Vietnam travel experience!

Priced From:

$ 3325pp ^*

From: 2026-03-08

To: 2026-04-12

Start Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

End Location: Hanoi, Vietnam

Trip Type: In Depth Explorer

Tour Advisors

Tiffany McCrea-Lennon

Managing Director

Russell Mein

Travel Specialist

Caitlin Lennon

Travel Coordinator

Michelle Baldwin

Travel Specialist

Gaylyn Murdoch

Administration Manager

Holly Skene

Travel Co-ordinator

Kim Thomas

Broker

Itinerary

Start Ho Chi Minh City

Day 1

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)

Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia's most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories. You'll meet your travel comrades and have a free evening to explore. Oh yes, this is the right way to get your Vietnam trip started.

Ho Chi Minh City To Mekong Delta

Day 2

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Bay Thoi Homestay (or similar)

Today we leave Ho Chi Minh City, exchanging fast paced city life for an energy that's a little more quaint. Such is the contrasting beauty of Vietnam. Our journey in a traditional boat will prove just how dramatically this river's fringes can vary. We'll visit a rice paper factory and sip some of Vietnam's famous rice whiskey. A home-cooked meal and local musicians will round off our day as we settle in for a night at a local homestay.

Mekong Delta To Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)

After an early breakfast we'll make our way back to Ho Chi Minh City, detouring past Viet Cong’s Cu Chi Tunnels. See traps, hidden doors & some of the 250kms of tunnels that Vietnamese resistance fighters dug by hand, and even go down into the skinny tunnels to experience them first hand in this look into Vietnam's staggering past. Back in the addictive mayhem of Vietnam's biggest city you will have free time to carry on your explorations. Continuing to eat your way through Vietnam's culinary highlights would be one wise way to use your time (we think).

Ho Chi Minh City To Nha Trang

Day 4

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)

This morning we'll put on our discovery boots, hitting up the highlights of Ho Chi Minh on a city walking tour and then checking out the harrowing but important War Remnants Museum. Later, we'll catch a flight to the coastal town of Nha Trang. Golden sand beaches and big night-time energy, that’s Nha Trang. We’ll roll into the hotel this evening, then it’s straight out for a beachside dinner with the crew. After that, the night’s yours to turn up the fun on the dance floor (optional, of course. But strongly encouraged).

Overnight Train to Hoi An

Day 5

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Overnight Train

Good news - we have a whole full day to soak up Nha Trang before heading to Hoi An. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach before returning to our hotel to freshen up for our overnight train experience. Tonight, we'll head north via our overnight train - where you'll wake up in our next destination and ready to explore it all.

Hoi An

Day 6

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar)

Time to rise and shine. After travelling North overnight, we'll be waking up in Da Nang and driving on to Hoi An this morning.Join a guided bike tour with a local expert as you ride through the vibrant town, visiting the iconic Japanese Bridge, exploring a traditional ancient house and experiencing the sights and sounds of the central market. Tonight you can opt into a Vietnamese cooking class, whipping up a storm of up to 4 traditional dishes.

Hoi An

Day 7

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar)

Morning travellers! The day is all yours. Poke around in galleries & market stalls (the best shopping spots in Vietnam in our opinion) and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. And for a dose of culture, you could ride on one of Vietnam’s very own Bamboo Basket Boats (Yes, the ones that you’ve probably seen on Instagram). And to top it all off, we’ll grab some fresh coconut water straight from the tree to your tummy.

Hoi An to Hanoi via Da Nang

Day 8

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)

Leaving Hoi An will be sad. But we’re heading to Hanoi, so there’s hardly an excuse to not be excited. We’ll grab a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang airport… Fasten your seatbelts, folks. We’ll catch our internal flight to Hanoi from this quaint coastal town. Welcome to the city where all the bustling magic happens. We’ll head straight to KOTO for a feel-good feast that supports disadvantaged youth in Vietnam, then jump into culture mode at the Temple of Literature (Vietnam’s first-ever university). Next up: the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, a major landmark with big history behind it. Tonight’s yours to do Hanoi your way, or level it up with an optional Hanoi After Dark Vespa ride for street-food stops and neon-lit city vibes.

Hanoi to Ninh Binh

Day 9

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar)

Next up, we’re heading to the epicentre of Vietnam's show-stopping natural beauty. Do you see them? Those lovely landscapes are all yours to admire and explore today. Get inside Vietnam’s legendary army jeep and let’s get going. Spend the afternoon cherishing the crisp air and greenery. And if you love bird-watching, make sure to have your binoculars ready at all times.

Ninh Binh to Halong Bay

Day 10

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Junk Boat (Special Stay)

Up and about at the crack of dawn today! We’re climbing up 500 steps to the top of the Mua Cave. (You certainly don’t wanna forget your camera for this one). A drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of 'oh wow's', but it only gets better as we board our home for the night, a Chinese-style junk boat in Halong Bay. Feel the serenity kicking in immediately as we drift around the limestone island seas of the Gulf of Tonkin. We’ll pass hidden lagoons, thick forests & dreamy grottos and also chill atop the Ti Top Island. A fresh seafood dinner and sunset at our docking spot will polish off a wonderful day packed with unforgettable moments and experiences.

Halong Bay To Hanoi

Day 11

Duration: 1

Accommodation: Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)

Today will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast with a quick stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Make the most of your time on the junk boat - the views don't get much better than this. After heading back to Hanoi we find ourselves enjoying our final night together on tour. Save the choir of tears for tomorrow - this evening is all about making the most of your free time and staying positive so why not join us for one last family dinner and then onto Ta Hien to dance the night away.

Hanoi

Day 12

Duration: 1

Enjoy one final breakfast with the squad this morning before this epic Vietnam trip wraps up. Hug it out & make plans to reunite sometime soon - Latin America perhaps?

Dates & prices

Start Date: 2026-03-15

End Date: 2026-03-26

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Adult Price: 3573

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Adult Price: 3573

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Adult Price: 4493

Start Date: 2026-03-22

End Date: 2026-04-02

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Adult Price: 3325

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Adult Price: 3325

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Adult Price: 4171

Start Date: 2026-04-05

End Date: 2026-04-16

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Adult Price: 3648

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Child Price:

Adult Price: 3648

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Adult Price: 4593

Start Date: 2026-04-12

End Date: 2026-04-23

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Adult Price: 3648

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Child Price:

Adult Price: 3648

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Adult Price: 4593

Vietnam Experience | 2025-2026

Tour Advisors

Itinerary

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