Classic Vietnam

11 NIGHT(S)

A fascinating 10-night introduction to some of Vietnam’s most beautiful regions in luxury hotels.

This trip begins in the north of Vietnam in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam. The city is known for its centuries-old architecture and a rich culture with Southeast Asian, Chinese and French influences. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter, where the narrow streets are roughly arranged by trade and a private full day tour plus a street food tour will showcase the best of the city. Fly down to Hue, the city that was the seat of Nguyen Dynasty emperors and here you’ll be taken on a private tour of Hue Citadel, the Forbidden City & Tombs of The Nguyen Dynasty. Continue to Hoi An for its well-preserved ancient centre, intersected with canals and learn about the city’s melting-pot of history where wooden Chinese shophouses and temples mix with colourful French colonial buildings through guided tours. Fly down to chaotic Ho Chi Minh City where your guide will teach you about the country’s dark wartime history and see the mix of skyscrapers and classic French colonial architecture. Here you’ll also enjoy a full day tour out to the Mekong Delta by speedboat before you fly home.

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Trip Highlights

  • Enjoy a Hanoi street food tour sampling local favourites like pho, bun cha and egg coffee.

  • Visit the Nguyen Dynasty tombs and a cultural evening and five-course dinner at Ben Xuan Garden House in Hue.

  • Take a scenic drive from Hue to Hoi An via Lang Co Beach and the Hai Van Pass.

  • Cycle through Hoi An’s countryside and lantern-lit streets.

  • Travel along the Mekong Delta boat trip with local food tastings along the journey.

  • When to go

    Vietnam can be visited year-round, but weather varies by region. The north is best from October to April, the central coast is warm year-round but wet from September to December, and the south is hot year-round with a dry season from November to April.

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    Day by Day Itinerary

    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Arrive into Hanoi

    On arrival in Hanoi, your guide will collect you from the airport and take you to your hotel for the next two nights.

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    Hanoi, Vietnam
    Explore Hanoi

    Enjoy a full-day tour of Hanoi, exploring the Old Quarter’s bustling streets, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum complex with its gardens and stilt house, the One-Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature, with optional visits to notable museums or the UNESCO-listed Thang Long Imperial Citadel.

    End the day with a traditional water puppet show, a centuries-old Vietnamese art form performed over water with music and storytelling.

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    Food Tour, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Hanoi food tour and travel to Hue

    Take a private food tour taking you through Hanoi’s streets and alleys to sample local favorites like pho, bun cha, rice doughnuts and egg coffee, while immersing yourself in the culture and daily life.

    After the tour, you'll be taken to the airport for your flight to Hue, where you'll stay for the next two nights.

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    tombs of the nguyen dynasty
    Visit the Tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty

    Visits the tombs of three Nguyen Dynasty emperors, Gia Long, Minh Mang, and Khai Dinh, each reflecting its ruler’s personality, architectural style and historical era, followed by a scenic cruise on the Perfume River back to Hue.

    In the evening, enjoy an exclusive cultural and culinary experience at Ben Xuan Garden House, including an art exhibition, a music recital of traditional Hue royal chamber songs and a five-course dinner in a riverside royal-style setting.

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    Hoi An, Vietnam
    Enter the Forbidden City and travel to Hoi An

    In the morning, explore Hue’s vast Citadel and Forbidden City, once the seat of the Nguyen Dynasty, with its impressive ramparts, palace, and historic architecture despite centuries of weathering and damage.

    In the afternoon, travel to Hoi An via Lang Co Beach and the spectacular Hai Van Pass, enjoying breathtaking coastal and mountain views along the way.

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    Hoi An, Vietnam
    Explore Hoi An

    Travel through Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed Old Town, a former 17th-19th century trading port influenced by Japanese, Chinese, Dutch and Spanish merchants. Strolling its charming lanes, you'll visit highlights such as the Japanese Covered Bridge, Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Tan Ky merchant house and the vibrant local market.

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    Hoi An, Vietnam
    Hoi An bicycle food tour

    Enjoy an afternoon cycling tour tasting Hoi An’s culinary delights, via twilight countryside roads to lantern-lit streets and riverside views. Along the way, you'll sample a variety of local dishes at food stalls, restaurants and even private homes, making it both a cultural and gastronomic adventure.

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    Hotel Park Hyatt, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Travel to Ho Chi Minh City

    Today, you will be collected from your hotel and taken to the airport for your onward flight to Ho Chi Minh City, your destination for the next three nights.

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    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    Discover Ho Chi Minh

    In the morning, explore Ho Chi Minh’s historic heart with visits to the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, and the Central Post Office, before delving into Cholon’s bustling Binh Tay Market and the ornate Thien Hau Pagoda. In the afternoon, uncover the city’s wartime past at the Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum, where powerful exhibits portray the Vietnam War’s turbulent history.

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    Chef Nak, Phnom Penh, Cambodia
    Discover the Mekong Delta and take a food tour

    In the morning, speed through the Mekong Delta by boat, visiting vibrant markets, local workshops, temples and family homes while enjoying regional dishes like fried elephant ear fish and freshly cut coconuts.

    In the evening, join a private street food adventure with local chef Ms Ky, exploring Saigon’s hidden districts by motorbike and sampling a feast of authentic Vietnamese flavours.

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    Aeroplane home
    Fly home

    Today, at the appropriate time, you'll be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the airport for your flights home.

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