Vietnam has become one of Southeast Asia's most popular
destinations. The cities of this vibrant country present dramatically
different faces: Saigon throbs with an economic renaissance
while Hanoi maintains its image as the center of Vietnamese
culture, intellect, and tradition. The countryside is equally
varied, from the rock formations at Halong Bay to the rural
villages and lush tropical landscapes of the Mekong Delta.
Northern Vietnam is also a favorite for many travelers, offering
hill tribe villages and dramatic mountain scenery. Throughout
the country, travelers relish stunning landscapes and superb
cuisine.
SUGGESTED VIETNAM TOURS Like all of our tours, these are simply suggested
itineraries, and can easily be customized to suit your schedule,
budget, and interests.
A comprehensive introduction to the splendours of Vietnam, this wide-ranging tour has been designed to reveal the highlights of this fascinating country. Visit the historic capital of Hanoi, explore the corlorful hilltribes in Sapa, cruise round spectacular natural wonder of Halong Bay, stroll through the ancient imperial city of Hue and indulge in the mystery of Cuchi tunnels & Caodai temple and in the delights of Saigon. No two places on this tour are alike, but together they span many centuries of Vietnamese history including Chinese occupation, Khmer influences, the French colonial period and the American War. This tour is purely a suggested itinerary. It can be booked as is or alternatively used as a starting point for creating your own perfect tailor made trip to Vietnam.
Founded in 1904 by the French, most of the grand old colonial villas were destroyed during the Franco–Viet Minh War in the 1950s and the ruins have since been replaced by Soviet-inspired, concrete-box architecture. A somewhat belated effort to restore some of the colonial villas is now under way.
The Cuu Long region, which translates as 'Nine Dragons', otherwise known as the Mekong Delta is a great place to discover Vietnam. Amazing waterways hidden amongst vibrant tropical fruit gardens, bustling floating markets that offer a cornucopia of items and acres of emerald rice fields are what makes this region so unforgettable. The private exclusive Song Xanh sampan is designed as a traditional sampan and its small size allows you to discover the smaller canals, rivers and tributaries of this region. Cruise Cai Be's and Cai Rang's colourful floating markets; visit Sadec, the Mekong town made famous from Marguerite Duras' novel 'The Lover', enjoy an unforgettable dinner in a 19th century house and the sights of sounds of this fascinating region.