12-Day The Essential Stops in Vietnam

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Today, it is your day to visit the capital of Vietnam, so let's start with the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda near Ba Dinh Square, Tran Quoc pagoda and the Temple of Literature. Just some of the many interesting sights in the city. In the evening, you'll have a rest before heading out into the Old Quarter to experience the nightlife on a Vespa - the perfect way to experience Vietnam is on the back of a motorbike!

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Discover Ninh Binh, in all its picturesque beauty as you wind through the "Halong Bay on land" as its come to be known, with its limestone karsts, hidden caves and mountaintop temples. In the afternoon, you'll discover the ancient capital of Vietnam and the temples of the Kings before journeying back to Hanoi for an evening at leisure. Whether you want to relax at the hotel or head out exploring is entirely up to you.

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Today, you will be picked up in the morning and will be transferred to Halong Bay, the most famous natural wonder of Vietnam. The road to Halong takes around 3 hours and 30 minutes passing by the Red River Delta. Upon arrival, you'll board the cruise just in time for lunch and have an afternoon to relax, sunbathe, go kayaking or discover a cave in Halong, before returning for a moonlit dinner on board.

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In the morning, you'll have the option to wake up to do Tai Chi or yoga guided by the crew before breakfast whilst your boat goes on between Halong islets. After breakfast on the boat, you'll explore the Surprise Cave before returning to the boat for lunch. You'll then return to the Wharf to head back to Hanoi by shuttle bus. You'll arrive in the city around 3-4 pm and will have the rest of the day to relax.

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Your 12 day Vietnam tour continues today. You'll have the morning to rest before boarding the train to Da Nang in Central Vietnam. You'll spend the night on the train, with comfortable beds to rest in and the slow lolling of the train, you'll have a good nights sleep. The journey will help you to prepare for the adventure ahead.

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You'll wake up at the railway station and be greeted by your guide. You'll start your tour by visiting the Cham Museum to learn about the original culture of this land before moving to Hoi An which is a short 30-minute drive away. You'll go to the famous locations of the Ancient Town including old China trading houses, temples and the Hoi An traditional houses that have a mix of Vietnamese, Japanese and Chinese styles.

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In the morning, you'll explore Hoi An further with your tour guide. After sampling street food such as "cao lau" and "mi quang", as well as visiting the organic village, you'll take a short drive to the My Son Sanctuary, the cradle of Cham Culture that once dominated the area as the capital of Champa. In the late afternoon, you'll be driven back to Hoi An to relax after your busy day of sightseeing and enjoy your resort.

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There is nothing better than a day at leisure in the ancient town of Hoi An to refresh yourself. You'll have the day to explore the ancient town at your own pace, relax at the beach, chill by the hotel pool or maybe even get some clothes made! If you're looking to do something a little more involved, you can opt to do a cooking class at a local cookery school during which you'll visit the market to buy your ingredients then prepare a range of delicious Vietnamese dishes to enjoy for lunch.

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This morning, you'll take a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City. When you arrive, you'll embark on a quick city tour to visit the Reunification Palace and then onto some French colonial structures including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Saigon Post Office. You'll then take a tour around the War Remnants Museum, before finishing at the bustling Ben Thanh Market for some snacks. In the evening, you'll have the option to attend the AO Show and have dinner on the 52nd floor!

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In the morning, you'll head to My Tho in the Mekong Delta, enjoying the scenic journey along the way. On arrival in My Tho, you'll visit Vinh Trang pagoda and the stilt houses along the way before heading to the Tortoise islet for lunch. Then, you'll cruise in a hand-rowed sampan under the shadow of the water coconut trees, enjoying seasonal fruit and honey tea to the sound of Southern Vietnamese folk music.