A Journey into Vietnam's Depths
Destination: Vietnam
From: R66 100 per person sharing
Travel dates: 2026-05-01 to 2026-09-30
Category: Tours
Rating: 5 stars
This immersive premium journey uncovers Vietnam's cultural soul, striking landscapes, and complex history. From Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter and Ninh Binh's limestone karsts to a luxury cruise in Ha Long Bay, royal Hue, lantern-lit Hoi An, and dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, the tour blends iconic highlights with meaningful local encounters. Guests enjoy upscale accommodation, expert local guides, curated culinary experiences, conservation visits, scenic heritage rail travel, and ample free time - offering depth, comfort, and authenticity throughout Vietnam.
What's included
- All airport transfers
- Three nights' accommodation in a classic room at Movenpick Hotel Hanoi Centre
- Two nights' accommodation in an oasis deluxe room at Jiva Hoa Lu Retreat in Ninh Binh
- Two nights' accommodation in a deluxe balcony cabin onboard the Orchid Trendy Cruise in Ha Long Bay/Lan Ha Bay
- Two nights' accommodation in a palace deluxe room at the Indochine Palace in Hue
- Four nights' accommodation in a deluxe balcony room at La Siesta Hoi An Resort and Spa in Hoi An
- Three nights' accommodation in a superior room at Sofitel Saigon Plaza in Ho Chi Minh City
- Daily breakfast, seven lunches, and five dinners
- Local English-speaking guides throughout
- All entrance fees and sightseeing permits during guided activities
- Private, air-conditioned transfers throughout
- Fast-track arrival service at Hanoi Noi International Airport
- Domestic economy flights (Hanoi to Hue and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City)
- Boat and sampan cruises as per itinerary (Ha Long Bay cruise is a join-in)
- Unique included experiences:
- - Hanoi city highlights and Old Quarter explorations
- - EV Street Food Tour in Hanoi with local tastings
- - Hidden Hanoi walking tour with cyclo ride
- - Sampan boating in Ninh Binh ('Ha Long Bay on Land')
- - Four Paws Bear Sanctuary visit and conservation briefing
- - Endangered Primate Rescue Centre at Cuc Phuong National Park
- - Two-night luxury cruise in Ha Long Bay and Lan Ha Bay
- - Royal Hue explorations, including Imperial Citadel and private royal homes
- - Lunch hosted at a local Hue home
- - Scenic heritage train journey over Hai Van Pass
- - Hidden Hoi An walking tour, and a private blessing ceremony at Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
- - Two full free days in Hoi An
- - Vintage Vespa night tour with street food in Ho Chi Minh City
- - Ho Chi Minh City highlights tour
- - Authentic Mekong Delta experience, including a cycling or motor cart village ride, coconut workshops, Sampan canal cruise, and a home‑style local lunch
Not included
- Visas
- Travel insurance
- International flights
- Tips and gratuities
- Meals and drinks not specified
- Anything of a personal nature not mentioned above