Eight days through Vietnam from north to south takes you from the ancient streets and egg coffee of Hanoi to the limestone islands of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise, through the UNESCO lantern town of Hoi An, and down to the war tunnels and river life of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam moves fast, feeds you constantly, and never lets you look at your phone.
Eight days through Vietnam from north to south takes you from the ancient streets and egg coffee of Hanoi to the limestone islands of Halong Bay on an overnight cruise, through the UNESCO lantern town of Hoi An, and down to the war tunnels and river life of Ho Chi Minh City. Vietnam moves fast, feeds you constantly, and never lets you look at your phone.
Arrive at Noi Bai International Airport and transfer to your hotel in the Old Quarter. Afternoon walk through the 36 ancient trade streets of the Old Quarter, each street named for the goods once sold there. Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and the red Huc Bridge to the Temple of the Jade Mountain. Evening egg coffee at Cafe Giang, the inventor of this Hanoi speciality. Overnight Hanoi.
Morning at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum where Vietnam's revolutionary leader lies in state - strict dress code and no photography inside. Visit the Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university founded in 1070, with beautiful gardens and pavilions. Evening street food walking tour through the Old Quarter for bun cha, pho, banh mi, and fresh spring rolls. Overnight Hanoi.
3-hour drive to Halong Bay and board your overnight cruise through 2000 limestone islands rising from emerald water. Afternoon kayaking into hidden lagoons and sea caves, swimming off the boat's sundeck, and watching the islands change colour at sunset. Sunset cocktails on the top deck as the sky turns orange. Overnight on the cruise.
Early morning sunrise on the bay before visiting a floating fishing village by kayak or bamboo boat. Brunch on board as you cruise back to port. Drive to Hanoi and take an evening flight to Da Nang. Transfer to Hoi An, 30 km south. Overnight Hoi An.
Full day in Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage town of merchant houses, temples, and tailor shops frozen in the 15th century. Walk through the Ancient Town visiting the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls, and the old merchant quarter. Afternoon have something tailored - suits, dresses, and shoes can be made in 24 hours. Evening lantern boat ride on the Thu Bon River as the town glows with hundreds of silk lanterns. Overnight Hoi An.
Morning at My Son Sanctuary, a cluster of ancient Hindu Cham towers in a jungle valley, UNESCO-listed and Vietnam's answer to Angkor. Visit the Marble Mountains, five limestone and marble hills south of Da Nang with temples, caves, and panoramic views over China Beach. Afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Overnight HCMC.
Morning at the Cu Chi Tunnels, the extraordinary underground network used by Viet Cong fighters with crawl-through tunnel sections you can experience yourself. Afternoon at the War Remnants Museum, an intense but essential account of the American War from the Vietnamese perspective. Evening at Ben Thanh Market for street food and last-minute shopping. Overnight HCMC.
Morning Mekong Delta boat trip through narrow canal networks, floating markets, coconut candy workshops, and rice paddies - a glimpse of Vietnam's rural south that feels entirely different from the cities. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your return flight. End of tour.
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