In supplier order. Some entries may cover multiple days; optional experiences are described by the supplier.
Sample itinerary. Choose a departure for its exact itinerary and hotel plan.
Day 1 — UK - In flight
Our nationwide shared chauffeur service collects you from home for your flight to Hanoi.
Day 2 — Hanoi
Begin the afternoon in Vietnam’s leafy, elegant capital. Wander along the wide, tree-lined boulevards of the French Quarter, where colonial buildings stand shoulder to shoulder. Visit the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum before continuing to the tranquil Ngoc Son Temple, set on a small island in the northern part of Hoan Kiem Lake. Incense drifts through the air, adding to the calm atmosphere. End the day with a walk through the vibrant Old Quarter.
Please note: depending on your arrival flight time, this included city tour may take place on Day 3 to make a full day city tour, with the rest of Day 2 at leisure after your flight.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 — Hanoi
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, then view Ho Chi Minh’s stilted house, set in peaceful lakeside gardens. Pass the 12th-century One Pillar Pagoda before continuing to the Temple of Literature, once reserved for emperors and mandarins. Conclude the morning at West Lake with visits to Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of Hanoi’s oldest Buddhist sites.
Enjoy time at leisure this afternoon before attending a traditional water-puppet performance in a local theatre.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 4 — Halong Bay
Travel to Halong Bay this morning, where nearly 3,000 limestone islands rise dramatically from the emerald waters of the South China Sea. Cruise among the towering karsts, weaving between islands and exploring caves and grottoes. After time on the water, return to Hanoi.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 5 — Hanoi - Hue
Transfer to Hanoi Airport for the flight to Hue, the former imperial capital and once the political, cultural and religious heart of Vietnam.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 6 — Hue
Discover Hue’s imperial legacy on a full-day tour. Explore the vast Imperial Citadel before boarding a boat along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, recognised by its seven-tiered octagonal tower. Visit the elaborate tombs of Nguyen Dynasty emperors, including Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, set among the surrounding hills.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 7 — Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Travel south to Danang and visit the Cham Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of Cham sculpture. Continue overland to Hoi An, pausing to admire the Marble Mountains and Non Nuoc Beach.
Arrive in Hoi An, a remarkably preserved trading port known for its blend of Chinese, French and Japanese influences. Explore the Old Town on foot, seeing traditional shophouses and the iconic Japanese Covered Bridge. Take a short cruise along the Thu Bon River before checking in to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 8 — Hoi An
Spend the day at leisure. Explore the atmospheric Old Town further or relax at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 — Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Danang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Discover the city’s French colonial landmarks, including the Central Post Office, Dong Khoi Street, the Opera House and City Hall. Visit a local museum and explore bustling Ben Thanh Market. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant this evening.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 10 — Cu Chi Tunnels
Travel to Cu Chi to explore the vast underground tunnel network used by the Viet Cong. Learn how the tunnels functioned as living quarters, supply routes and strategic bases during wartime. Return to Ho Chi Minh City for a relaxed afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 11 — Ho Chi Minh City - Can Tho
Visit a Cao Dai temple before travelling south to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta. Board a motorised boat and cruise along one of the river’s tributaries, observing daily life on the water and activity in the rice fields. Continue by coach to Can Tho.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 12 — Can Tho - Chau Doc
Set out early by boat to experience a floating market at its liveliest. Return to Can Tho to visit the Mekong Delta Museum and a local Khmer pagoda. Drive to Chau Doc this afternoon and take a boat trip to a traditional houseboat and a nearby Cham community, with visits to temples characteristic of the region.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 13 — Phnom Penh
Travel by boat to Cambodia’s capital, Phnom Penh. Transfer to the hotel in the French Quarter on arrival. Spend the afternoon exploring Central Market and visiting Wat Phnom.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 14 — Phnom Penh
This morning, visit the Royal Palace, the beautiful Silver Pagoda and the National Museum. This afternoon, continue to the Tuol Sleng Museum and the infamous Killing Fields. Late in the afternoon take a boat ride on the Mekong River in time for sunset.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 15 — Siem Reap
Journey to Siem Reap, gateway to the temples of Angkor. Check in to the hotel and enjoy time at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 16 — Siem Reap
Explore Angkor Wat, the world’s largest religious monument and Cambodia’s most iconic temple complex. Continue to Ta Prohm, where ancient stone towers intertwine with jungle roots. This afternoon, cruise on Tonle Sap Lake and visit one of its floating villages. Enjoy dinner accompanied by a traditional Apsara dance performance.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 17 — Siem Reap
Today begins with a visit to the most remote and exquisite ruins of Banteay Srei - The Citadel of Women – built in the 10th century and renowned for its superb decoration. Returning to Siem Reap, visit SATCHA Cambodian handicraft centre, where local artisans' are empowered to develop through knowledge of traditional and contemporary skills. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 18 — Siem Reap - Luang Prabang
Explore the South Gate of Angkor Thom and continue to Bayon Temple, famed for its serene stone faces. Transfer to Siem Reap Airport for the flight to Luang Prabang in Laos. Transfer to the hotel on arrival. Remainder of the day at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Day 19 — Luang Prabang
Visit the cascading Kuang Si Waterfalls and stop at the nearby bear sanctuary. This afternoon, explore Wat Xieng Thong, Luang Prabang’s most revered temple, and visit Wat Mai, formerly associated with the royal palace.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 20 — Luang Prabang
Cruise along the Mekong River in a traditional boat, passing rural villages and quiet riverbanks. Visit the Pak Ou Caves, home to centuries-old Buddha images, before sailing back to Luang Prabang.
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 21 — Luang Prabang - Hanoi - In flight
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 22 — UK
Upon arrival, your vehicle will be waiting for the journey home.
