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Experience the highlights of Vietnam in a unique way combined with a luxury beach stay at the beautiful Four Seasons Nam Hai near Hoi An. Your expert private guides and drivers will bring the captivating country to life, and there will be plenty of time to relax too.

 Highlights include

  • Marvel at the dramatic limestone karst scenery on an overnight junk boat cruise on Halong Bay
  • Savour Vietnam's incredible cuisine on a street food tour in Hanoi
  • Luxuriate in your luxury villa at one of the world's top beach hotels: the Four Seasons Nam Hai
  • Discover corners of Ho Chi Minh City with an insider, uncovering gems that other tourists miss

As with all of our suggested itineraries, we can change this holiday to suit your budget, style and expectations. Find out about our exclusive Journey Planner here.

Day 1 – Depart the UK

Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Hanoi

Day 2 – 4 Hanoi

On arrival in Hanoi, your guide and driver will meet you for the private transfer to your hotel. After a day to recover and relax you'll begin a comprehensive journey through the historic and cultural heart of the city taking in the main highlights and some hidden gems. A particular highlight is bound to be the afternoon streetfood stroll: in the company of a local expert, you'll get to savour the best tastes of the Old Quarter.

Day 4 – Halong Bay (Bai Tu long bay)

Transfer to Halong Bay and board the traditional junk boat that will take you out into the archipelago. You'll cruise through the unique ocean karst topography of less-explored Bai Tu Long Bay passing craggy peaks and small, beach-fringed islands. Dinner is served on board where you can sit back, relax and watch the sunset behind the karst peaks of the bay.

Day 5 – Halong to Hue

After visiting a small fishing village in the morning, you will return to Halong Bay harbour where your guide will meet you for your transfer back to Hanoi airport and your flight down to Hue in Central Vietnam.

Day 6 – Hue

Meet your guide today for a tour of Hue’s iconic landmarks; the Perfume River, the Imperial Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Travelling by boat is the perfect mode of transport to enjoy these famous sights and provides some lovely views of the city. After a chance to explore both sites, the afternoon then sees you transfer by road to the imperial tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty, lying on the outskirts of the city.

Day 7– 9 Hoi An

Travel overland to Hoi An via the Hai Van “Cloudy Pass”, a spectacular three-hour coastal drive with stunning views of the azure ocean and dazzling coastline of central Vietnam. Check in to the luxurious Four Seasons Nam Hai, one of Vietnam’s best hotels. Enjoy the beachside location or head into Hoi An for dinner.

You'll stay at The Nam Hai for three days with plenty of time to relax and enjoy the first-class service and amazing surroundings. During your stay, there is a chance to try your hand at cooking at a school run by a local family with three generations of cooking traditions behind them.

Day 10– 12 Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta

It's a short flight down to Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon as it is known locally). During your stay, you'll enjoy an insider's tour of the backstreets and traditional markets of less-explored districts combined with a highlights tour of the city’s famous landmarks. 

With your guide, you'll also visit Cai Be an area in the Mekong Delta where you'll find charming pockets of rural life. You will pass locals selling fruits and vegetables, as well as fruit orchards, farmland, houses on stilts on the riverside. Lunch is taken with a local family where you'll sample some Mekong Delta specialities, including delicious seasonal fruits.

Day 13 – Fly Home

Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your flight back to the UK.

As every holiday is unique to you, prices vary. To give you an indication, our holidays typically cost between £4,000 and £6,000 per adult depending on trip length and time of year as well as the hotels and flights involved. We offer child and seasonal discounts. You can read our ultimate guide to holiday costs in Asia for more in-depth information.

To start your journey, talk to one of our friendly consultants today.

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Inclusions

Your bespoke proposal with Experience Travel Group will include:

  • International Flights (we can omit if you prefer)
  • Accommodation as described
  • Privately guided tours and transfers
  • Tips for guides and drivers
  • Original Experience Travel Group "signature" experiences 
  • Full financial protection (ABTA and ATOL bonding.) 
  • 24-hour in-country backup while away
  • Your dedicated travel expert in the UK 

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the hotels and villas within this holiday as standard...

Aira Boutique

Aira Boutique , Hanoi

Excellent boutique hotel, close to the action on the edge of Hanoi's historic Old Quarter.

Caravelle Saigon

Caravelle Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

A well-appointed hotel featuring rooms with great views of the city. The Caravelle is in an excellent location in the very heart of Saigon.

Indochina Junk

Indochina Junk, Halong Bay

Indochina Junk offer small, quality boats, the ideal choice for exploring Bai Tu Long Bay.

Pilgrimage Village

Pilgrimage Village, Hue

Unique luxurious hotel in peaceful surroundings on the outskirts of Hue.

The Four Seasons Nam Hai

The Four Seasons Nam Hai, Hoi An

A luxurious private villa resort close to Hoi An Ancient Town just a few yards from the beach.

You can book this holiday tour on its own, with flights or it can be tailored for you.

Here are the experiences & activities within this holiday as standard...

A Hanoi Food Story

A Hanoi Food Story, Hanoi

Experience and taste the essence of historical Hanoi in Vietnam.

A Tribute to Uncle Ho

A Tribute to Uncle Ho, Hanoi

A half day insight into the life of Ho Chi Minh the "father of the country" and the evolution of Vietnamese independence.

Breathtaking Halong Bay

Breathtaking Halong Bay , Halong Bay

Cruise Vietnam's breathtaking Halong Bay aboard a converted traditional Junk Boat.

Cai Be with lunch at a local house

Cai Be with lunch at a local house, Mekong Delta

Experience the bustling Mekong region away from the usual tourist route.

Contrasts of  Saigon - Urban Walking Tour

Contrasts of Saigon - Urban Walking Tour, Ho Chi Minh City

Take a privately guided walk through the lovely suburbs of Saigon to see the contrast with the city centre.

Hanoi City Tours

Hanoi City Tours, Hanoi

Experience Hanoi - from quaint little colonial streets, to Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum and the famous Water Puppets.

Royal Kingdom

Royal Kingdom, Hue

Explore the sites of Imperial Hue and the great Thien Mu Temple on the banks of the Perfume river.

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