Our trip begins with a welcome dinner at our favourite restaurant in Hanoi. Meet your group and share a few drinks with your new travel mates. Get ready to party, Hanoi-style! Grab a stool and join the crowd for some locally brewed beer. Mingle and dance with locals and other travellers in the laneways of Hanoi.

One thing Vietnam is famous for is the diverse range of exotic food. Our local guide will take us on a tour to some hidden places where you can sample weird, interesting and tasty food whilst getting to know your way around the city. Later today we go to see a water puppet show – probably one of the most random things you will experience in your life and a big part of the Vietnamese culture. Get ready to party, Hanoi-style! Vietnam is very different – in a good way! Mingle and dance with locals and other travellers in the alleys of Hanoi, grab yourself a tiny stool and join the crowd for some ‘fresh beer’.

We leave Hanoi and get to Halong Pier, where we board our home for tonight. Cruise Halong Bay and Lan Ha Bay on a typical Vietnamese “junk” boat. Enjoy magical scenery as you cruise through crystal clear waters past hundreds of lime stone karsts. We stay overnight on a Vietnamese junk boat, moored in a secluded cove within Halong Bay.

Wake up to Halong Bay and take in the panoramic views at Sung Sot Cav. It doesn’t get more idyllic than this! Chill in a hammock, go for a swim or kayak, play some beach volleyball and karaoke at night. In the afternoon we cruise back to Hanoi for some free time until taking the overnight train to Danang

Today we explore the beauty of Hoi An. Our day starts by cycling through the Cam Chau and Cam Thanh areas. In the afternoon we explore the colourful lanterns hanging from trees, buildings and shops all around town, Hoi An is known as the City of Lanterns. At night, they light up the streets and we’ll take you on a walk through town and show you our favourite bars.

Today we will learn to cook the most delicious dishes in a Vietnamese cooking class. Yum Yum! After lunch, explore at your leisure, but don’t worry, your guide will be there to recommend the best way to spend your afternoon!. This evening we board a 6:30pm sleeper bus.

Arrive in the early morning and enjoy free time in Nha Trang. The main beach in the city stretches for about 6 kilometers and offers pristine white sand and turquoise waters. It’s a great place for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports. Today is a free day to explore Nha Trang, but your Group Leader will highlight the best sights to visit and areas to explore.

Da Lat is a mountainous town situated in the Central Highlands region, known for its cool climate, picturesque landscapes, and colonial-era architecture. Enjoy some free time to explore Da Lat’s coffee plantations, walking trails, delicious street food or get amongst the bustling market culture.

Today, get ready for the ULTIMATE thrill! We’ll head to the woods, get our gear and start the adventure in the canyon. Hike through lush green rainforest, do some abseiling, walk down a pounding waterfall before we get to the ‘washing machine’. Adrenaline rush guaranteed!

We leave the mountains and take the bus to our final stop, Saigon or as it is now known, Ho Chi Minh City. This city is buzzing with culture, offering a blend of history, modernity, and vibrant energy, great for a night out and final stop of the tour.

Obviously, you can’t visit Vietnam and not learn about the country’s history including the Vietnam War. Our local guide takes us to the Cu Chi Tunnels and gives us a good insight into what happened here.

Time to check out (unless you choose to stay a little longer) and make your way to whatever is next on your list. Whether it’s just heading to the airport to catch your flight home or travelling on to more adventures, we will help you with the planning.