Vietnam: “The Land of the Blue Dragon” From Top to Tail

Our representative will meet you as you touch down at Noi Bai Airport. They will fill you in with your busy trip ahead as they transfer you to the hotel.

Rest of the day is yours to chill out.

Kick-off your Vietnam experience with a tour of this crazy, exciting city in style, as you wind your way through the streets on the back of a Vespa scooter and visit the main landmarks.

In the afternoon, you'll watch the 'My Village Show' with some delicious local food, to get a tantalising intro to Vietnamese culture.

Time to see beyond the capital with a scenic overland transfer from Hanoi to the lush countryside of Ninh Binh. Leaving the buzz of the city behind, the landscape gradually opens into rice paddies, limestone karsts and quiet rural villages — a gentle transition into a slower, more atmospheric side of Vietnam.

On arrival, the rest of the evening is yours at leisure. Settle into your hotel, enjoy a relaxed dinner, or simply unwind and take in the peaceful surroundings ahead of the days of exploration to come.

Explore the dramatic landscapes of Ninh Binh on a full-day excursion, beginning with a tranquil sampan boat journey through Tam Coc. Glide past rice paddies and limestone karsts, explore ancient temples and rural viewpoints, and experience the slower rhythm of life in northern Vietnam’s countryside.

Enjoy breakfast departing on a journey to the majestic Halong Bay, where you'll board your traditional Junk boat.

Your cruise begins as you explore the mysterious Tien Ong Cave before continuing to the Cua Van area.

Rise early for a Tai Chi demonstration on deck before discovering the biggest cave in Halong Bay - Surprise Cave. Then you'll set sail for the Luon Cave and visit the Pearl Farm Village. Hop back on board for a cooking demonstration before bed.

Enjoy the last part of the cruise soaking up the rest of Halong Bay as you work your way back to Halong City. You'll Stop-off and have a walk around another local village before transferring to Hanoi Airport for a short flight to Hue.

Today you'll explore the incredibly picturesque Tam Giang Lagoon, cross the Thuan An Bridge, visit the Catholic Church in Ha Uc Village and experience Hue's other key historical points of interest.

This evening chill-out in Hue city, it's a pretty laid back place and very walkable for dinner options.

Chill out in Hue before heading to magical Hoi An. After check in you're free to look around the lovely city, or chill out on the beach right in front of your hotel.

Unwind and enjoy a free day on the beach in Hoi An.

There's so much to do around here for those with itchy feet. Visit the My Son ruins, hire bikes, go on a boat trip or get a tailored suit made for pittance!

Today you'll take a leisurely boat ride along the Thu Bon River to Cam Kim Island. Exchange boat for bicycle and start cycling through winding village roads towards the peaceful fishing village of Tra Nhieu.

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Saigon.

On your way to the hotel you'll visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels - an immense network of underground tunnels that played a key role in the Vietnam War.

Depart Saigon on a drive to Cai Thia in the Tien Giang Province - hop on a bike and enjoy an enchanting cycle along the quiet paths around the village of Hoa Loc.

Then take a cruise to An Binh Island in Vin Long, enjoy some lunch and row through the canals of the Mekong Delta.

Check out of your hotel and then we will transfer you to Ho Chi Minh Airport for your onward flight.