15-day Highlights of Vietnam starting at £3,795pp
A land of staggering natural landscapes and vast cultural diversity – a journey through Vietnam is compelling. With so many varied attractions and experiences across the length and breadth of the country, Vietnam has fast become one of South Asia’s gems and our Highlights of Vietnam tour provides you with the perfect way to explore this wonderful country.
You will experience all the must-see attractions of north, central and southern Vietnam; discover the ancient history of the country through its temples, pagodas; enjoy bustling moped-filled cities with streets full of vendors; tantalise your taste buds with the renowned flavours of Vietnamese cuisine and have time to relax whilst enjoying some of Asia’s finest scenery.
With highlights such as the Imperial Citadel in Hue and the Cu Chi Tunnels, we have also included a very special two-night cruise in Vietnam’s most famous natural beauty, Ha Long Bay. Watching the sun set over the towering limestone formations is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
If you like the idea of just travelling as a couple, or even with a group of friends, then why not consider travelling on our Highlights of Vietnam tour, as a Private Tour. You’ll have the same expertly crafted itinerary and stay in the same hand-picked hotels, yet have the exclusivity of your own vehicle and guide.
You can take the opportunity to explore more of this fascinating country, by extending your holiday with a fascinating guided 3 night tour to the Mekong Delta.
Depart with Singapore Airlines from London Heathrow. Flights with Singapore Airlines from Manchester are available on selected dates, please speak with one of our travel experts for more details. No matter which airport you choose, there will be no additional cost.
In-flight meals and drinks
Alternative airline – Emirates
If you prefer, you may fly with Emirates via Dubai from London Heathrow, London Gatwick, Manchester, Birmingham, Newcastle or Glasgow for a supplement, from £100 per person.
Those flying with Singapore Airlines to Hanoi will travel via Singapore. After clearing customs, we transfer to our hotel, the delightful Pan Pacific Hanoi, which will be our home for the next three nights. This evening, our Tour Manager will host a welcome drink so we can get to know our fellow travellers and learn more about the adventures which lie ahead.
In-flight meals and drinks
Our day in Hanoi begins with a morning cyclo tour through the Old Quarter. Cyclos are a traditional form of transport in Vietnam, similar to a rickshaw, and our journey will take us through streets full of charming colonial architecture, past Buddhist temples and pagodas, and along the ancient commercial streets named after the original businesses that were once housed here. We visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Bac Ho, or Uncle Ho, before viewing the 11th century Temple of Literature and The One Pillar Pagoda, a historic Buddhist temple. Our day concludes with a visit to the fascinating Ethnology Museum, together with a traditional water puppet show.
Breakfast and lunch
Today has been left free so you can continue to enjoy the delights of the city at your own pace. Budding photographers may wish to join a tour to capture the city’s many incredible photographic opportunities. Or maybe take a cookery class and learn the secrets of Vietnam’s delicious cuisine. Alternatively, take a full-day excursion to ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’, Ninh Binh.
Breakfast
We Recommend – Ninh Binh
A mesmerising region known as ‘Ha Long Bay on Land’. The best way to get a sense of this UNESCO-protected area is by taking a paddleboat tour along its shimmering rivers.
Tour Highlight
Known for its emerald waters and thousands of towering limestone islands topped by rainforest, Ha Long Bay has become one of Vietnam’s must-see destinations. We travel to Ha Long, where we board our first class vessel, the Au Co, for a spectacular two-night cruise around this UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy lunch as we cruise the waterways, and visit the floating village of Cua Van, situated in the heart of the bay. Back on board, end the day on deck watching the sun set, followed by dinner.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Start your day, if you wish, with a Tai Chi lesson on the sun deck before cruising through the lesser-known, but no less dramatic, Lan Ha Bay. We arrive at Cat Ba Island and cycle a short distance to Viet Hai Village, nestled in the heart of Cat Ba National Park, where we learn about community life. Later, we visit Trinh Nu Cave to view its stunning array of stalactites and stalagmites. This evening we enjoy a buffet barbecue on deck with our fellow passengers.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Following breakfast, we visit Sung Sot Cave, Ha Long’s largest and most famous cave. Back on board, spend time soaking up the scenery, or join a traditional Vietnamese Tea Ceremony, as we cruise back to the mainland. We board our waiting coach and travel back to Hanoi for our flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we continue to the town of Hoi An and the fabulous Bel Marina Hoi An Resort, home for our next three nights
Breakfast
Tour Highlight
Once a major trading port, historic Hoi An is a delightful UNESCO World Heritage Site of grand architecture, Chinese warehouses, Dutch and French colonial houses and Japanese temples. The best way to explore Hoi An is on foot. During our walking tour we visit the Chua Ong Pagoda, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky House and the 17th century Japanese Bridge. We finish with a boat trip on the Thu Bon River. The remainder of our day is at leisure. Relax by the hotel pool, or maybe join an optional lantern making class.
Breakfast
Today has been left free, so you may choose how to spend your day. Perhaps visit the local community of Tra Que Village and learn about the techniques used by its farmers, then enjoy a delicious lunch made from locally-farmed ingredients. Alternatively, you may prefer to take a cookery class at a local organic farm, visit the enchanting temples of My Son, or simply relax and enjoy your hotel’s facilities.
Breakfast
We Recommend – Tra Que Village
Experience the Vietnamese countryside and meet the farmers of Tra Que Village, where organic vegetables are produced using traditional methods.
This morning we begin our spectacular drive over the Hai Van Pass. This 19km stretch of road climbs 3,000ft (914m), following the Vietnamese coastline. Arriving in Hue this afternoon, we visit the elaborate Minh Mang Tomb and continue to Thien Mu Pagoda, before cruising back to the city along the Perfume River. Our hotel for the next two nights is the Eldora Hotel, centrally located for exploring the city.
Breakfast and lunch
Originally the settlement of the Cham people, the Imperial city of Hue was capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty and is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After breakfast, we visit the Imperial Citadel modelled on the Forbidden City in Beijing. Many of the buildings, as well as the citadel, were destroyed by war, but these are slowly being rebuilt and restored. We then visit Ngoc Son, the former residence of Princess Ngoc Son. Our afternoon is free to spend as we please. Perhaps travel to the local village of Thanh Tien to learn the craft of paper flower making, a tradition the local residents have been practicing for over 300 years.
Breakfast and lunch
We Recommend – Thanh Tien
Learn the craft of paper flower making in the local village of Thanh Tien, where residents have been practicing this local tradition for over 300 years.
It’s an early start this morning as we journey to the airport for our flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the city’s Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral, and explore the War Remnants Museum. A stark, and often graphic representation of the impact of the Vietnam War, the museum provides a fascinating insight into this country’s history. We finish the day with a stroll along Dong Khoi Street to the Saigon Opera House. Our home for the next two nights is the perfectly-located Liberty Central Riverside Hotel.
Breakfast and lunch
Tour Highlight
This morning we head out of the city and travel to the countryside which was once the stronghold of the Viet Cong. We visit the Ho Chi Minh Agricultural Village, where we join a Vietnamese cookery class, and continue afterwards to the Cu Chi Tunnels. This vast underground network of tunnels was used by the Viet Cong, and at its peak, the tunnel system in the district of Cu Chi covered more than 250km. Our visit provides a fascinating insight into how the Viet Cong lived and fought the war.
Breakfast and lunch
As our flight departs in the evening, there is further time to explore Ho Chi Minh City or to purchase any last-minute souvenirs. We head for the airport to embark on our return flights with Singapore Airlines via Singapore or Emirates via Dubai.
Breakfast, in-flight meals and drinks
Why not extend your holiday with a tour of the Mekong Delta? 4 days from £725 per person
In a region known as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, discover floating markets, cone-hatted farmers working the fields and small villages surrounded by rice paddies alongside one of Asia’s greatest rivers. Find out more.
Homebound Stopovers from only £295 per person
Explore somewhere new on your way home, with a city stay in Dubai or Singapore, or relax beachside on Sentosa Island. Prices include return airport transfers, two nights accommodation in a four-star hotel and daily breakfast.
This morning we arrive into our chosen airport. Filled with amazing memories to cherish, our Vietnamese adventure comes to an end.
In-flight meals and drinks
To be added to our waiting list for any of the sold-out dates listed below, please contact us.
If you would prefer to travel to Vietnam on a Private Tour, supplements to the main tour price can be found here.
Departure date | Price (pp) | Availability | Offer |
2024 | |||
30 September | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
11 November | £3,595 | ON REQUEST | – |
2025 | |||
12 January | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
26 January | £3,795 | 1 SINGLE OCCUPANCY ROOM | – |
03, 09 February | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
17 February | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
23 February | £3,795 | 4 ROOMS | – |
03 March | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT | SOLD OUT |
09 March | £3,795 | 1 ROOM | – |
Prices
Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double room.
Single occupancy supplement
2024 departures £795
2025 departures £895
Deposit
£1,000 per person if travelling Economy Class, £1,950 per person if travelling in Premium Economy, and £3,750 per person for Business Class.
Private Touring
The same expertly crafted itinerary and hand-picked hotels, combined with the exclusivity and convenience of your own friendly and knowledgeable guides, your own private vehicle and your own choice of departure date.
Flight upgrades
Singapore Airlines upgrade to Premium Economy from £1,395 per person return, or Business Class from £3,595 per person return.
Emirates upgrade to Business Class from £3,595 per person return.
Important information
Prices and flight upgrades are subject to fuel surcharges and the availability of flights. The correct price will be confirmed before you book. For full terms and conditions see our Booking Conditions page.
Should you prefer to take our Highlights of Vietnam tour as a private tour, please add the relevant supplement below to the main tour price.
Guests choosing a private tour may select their own departure date.
Number of Guests | Tour Supplement (pp) | ||
All Dates | |||
2-3 guests | From £495 | ||
4 guests | From £395 | ||
5 guests | From £295 | ||
6-8 guests | From £195 | ||
9-16 guests | From £95 | ||
17+ guests | No extra charge |
Prices
Prices are per person, based on two people sharing a twin or double room, on departures from September 2024. Please contact us for prices prior to this.
Please note, alternative airlines may be considered or further supplements may apply in certain periods when international flight prices are higher.
Our escorted holidays are designed to include must-see sights and memorable experiences in your tour price. And our Highlights of Vietnam tour is no exception as so much of what you will experience is already included in the price. That’s all your scheduled international flights, overseas transfers, expertly chosen hotels, daily breakfast and several other meals too, experienced local Tour Manager and several amazing excursions, already paid for.
At Distant Journeys, we understand the importance of a good hotel on a touring holiday, and we take great pride in choosing the hotels and accommodation you’ll be staying in during your Highlights of Vietnam group tour. Our travel experts personally take charge of finding the hotels that have a great location and are high quality too – the two most important considerations on any touring holiday to Vietnam. These are the hotels we’ve chosen for you:
ALL HOTELSDiscover more in your free time with an optional excursion. This can be arranged by your tour manager while you are on tour, so no need to worry about what to do before you leave.
A visit to a Tea House is an intrinsic part of Vietnamese culture, and what better way to start your time in Hanoi than by learning about tea from a...
from VND 1,319,734₫ / GBP £42 Read More >Join a half day tour and explore the amazing diversity of Hanoi through the lens of your camera, discovering its charms and uncovering its secrets, on this exclusive private photography...
from VND 4,080,340₫ / GBP £130 Read More >Experience the outstanding natural beauty and iconic history of Ninh Binh in this full-day tour. After a pick-up from our hotel, we enjoy a scenic drive to an area of...
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