Exploring Vietnam Holidays

Handpicked Vietnam Experiences

Vietnam is packed with unmissable highlights and well known experiences, some of which should surely make it into your itinerary.

Balance this with some private, signature experiences and some time a little off-the-beaten-path, and together we can curate your perfect trip, unique to you.

Here are some of our very favourite tried-and-tested excursions and experiences to consider adding in to your tour of Vietnam.

Hanoi Like A Local

More than a walking tour, we recommend this to all visitors to Hanoi. Privately with your enthusiastic guide, take to the streets on foot and explore the Old Quarter - with lots of street-food stops. The ideal introduction to the country, suitable for all.

Discover Dong Ho Folk Painting

This ancient - and beautifully intricate - art form is being preserved by a few dedicated master artists. Spend a few hours in the workshop to learn about the unique, local technique. This is not hands on so no need to be an artist yourself!

Silent Heroes Family Museum

Join this immersive storytelling experience with the descendants of fascinating wartime heroes. Hear tales of one of the first female spies, secret police agents and more, and explore an old police bunker.

Cycling Hanoi's Countryside - one day

Simply perfect if you'd like a taste of the beautiful countryside but don't have time to spend a few nights in Mai Chau or Sapa. Spend a half or full day on bikes and get out of the city to explore residential areas, cycle through lush gardens - and stop for a rural lunch too
psst - ebikes available on request too!

Sunset Dining on a raft in Hoi An

Take a basket boat ride and enjoy an early dinner on a oprivate bamboo raft while the sun sets. An idyllic, memorable experience.

Hoi An Streetfood Interactive Tour

Lunch with a twist - not as full on as a cooking class but a good chance to get involved a little and learn how central vietnamese dining differs from north and south. Learn how to cut noodles, assemble rice paper rolls and more. And most importantly - taste it all! Ideal for children and teens who might not have the patience for a full cooking course.

Bamboo Crafting in Hoi An

Head out of the city to a bamboo workshop and make your own craft to bring home - smaller items take a couple of hours or go full day for tricker items. Child friendly and ideal for your creative little ones to learn something new and unique.

Authentic immersive family farming day

Visit a nearby village and experience a quiet family day. Get involved with the traditional fishing techniques, have coffee with neighbours, cook lunch for the family and all enjoy together.

Private dining in Hue's Imperial Citadel

Visiting the Truong Sanh Palace is a must do for all visitors to Hue, but make it your own by getting up early for breakfast in the citadel - before the site is even open - and feast like a royal before your private tour. Or choose dinner which includes a chance to watch a performance too.

Bach Ma Full day Trekking

Nestled in the mountains outside of Hue, get truly off the beaten path with a 15km trek to the Do Quyen waterfall and the five lakes. You'll be rewarded with breathtaking scenery. Decent fitness required, not recommended for young children.

Tu Lan Caving Overnight in Phong Nha

Get truly away from the hustle and bustle with 2 nights in Phong Nha caves. Hike, camp and hike some more. Decent fitness required and expect no phone signal.

North to South Coffee Tasting in Saigon

Vietnamese Coffee culture is unlike anywhere else in the world. Craft the signature coffees of north, central and southern vietnam and see if you can choose a favourite....a great 2 - 3 hours addition to a city tour.

Chocolate Tasting along the Mekong

Take a day trip out of the city and get a taste of the Mekong Delta with a chocolately twist. An ideal way for children to get more excited about the daytrip. Get hands on with the beans, explore the factory and sample chocolate.

Vespa food tour by night

Hop on the back of motorbikes to zoom round the city, sampling food and soaking up the atmosphere. A perfect evening. Cars can be substituted if preferred.

Cuchi Tunnels by Speedboat

Skip the queues of buses and head to the fascinating tunnels site in style.

Hanoi

This vibrant capital of Vietnam has a fascinating display of street life, food and architecture in its charming Old Quarter – let us take you on a walking tour down its winding alleyways, weaving through hundreds of motorbikes and fruit sellers. It's our favourite city and we've found a selection of fabulous boutique hotels. More

Mai Chau & Pu Bin

This glorious rural corner of the country offers a mountainous landscape full of rice paddies, greenery and tribal groups. We love it because it's a bit more off the beaten track than the more popular Sapa area and have even established our very wooden stilt homestay in a local community. This is the place to head for hiking, cycling and just observing a more simple life. More

Sapa

The ultimate mountain retreat in Vietnam - Sapa is a night train away from the capital, Hanoi. Those who venture here are rewarded with the image of colourful tribal groups set against a backdrop of green mountains and terraced rice paddies. Some of the most beautiful scenery of Vietnam is on offer - although the tourist traffic can be high in peak season. More

Halong Bay

The must-see attraction of Vietnam: Hundreds of islets pierce through the waters of an emerald green bay. We have a fabulous selection of one and two-night cruises on offer, which are without a doubt the best way to see this area of outstanding beauty. More

Ninh Binh

A lovely slice of rural life is on offer here. We especially love Ninh Binh during the summer butterfly and rice harvest seasons. Expect gorgeous caves, wooden boat rides and pretty cycle rides. We especially love the Emeralda Resort here. More

Hue

The old imperial capital - this is the place to head for an insight in the ancient kings and dynasties of Vietnam. Set on the banks of the idyllic Perfume River, you can explore magnificent royal tombs of Kings gone by and the old Imperial Palace (that despite suffering in the American war is still well worth a visit). And we have discovered a fabulous selection of hideaway resorts. More

Hoi An

This is the place that has it all; arguably the best architecture, cuisine, shopping (tailors aplenty) and beaches of all of Vietnam. Most who make it here never want to leave - this Unesco World Heritage town is full of fabulous old Japanese merchants homes, French colonial homes and classic Vietnamese styles. Pick up a bike and explore on two wheels. More

Nha Trang

Home to some of our favourite beach resorts in all of Vietnam, Nha Trang offers a little piece of Paradise on the coast of Vietnam. The town itself lacks a little inspiration but if you're looking for sand, sun and luxury then look no further. More

Mui Ne

Sun, surf and sand, oh my! This lovely little fishing-cum-beach town has a plethora of fabulous resorts and boutique hotels. World renowned for kite surfing and waterspouts, Mui Ne is a great beach destination. More

Dalat

A popular weekend getaway for the Vietnamese, Dalat offers a cooler climate in the mountains. Lovely walks along with more adrenalin-fuelled activities like canyoning and mountain biking are on offer here. More

Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)

The mad, modern metropolis of Vietnam is alive with the sound of a thousand motorbikes. Officially named Ho Chi Minh City but affectionately know as Saigon by the locals, this city is fun and fast paced. It's the ideal base from which to explore the infamous tunnels of the Vietnam War where guerrillas and there families lived for many years. More

Mekong Delta

This enormous waterway of canals, streams and rivers is a lifeline for the locals - and people watching is perhaps the best activity of all on the Mekong Delta. Get up early for the floating markets or perhaps watch it lazily with a beer in hand from the sun deck on one of our cruises. More

Phu Quoc Island

Attention all beach lovers! This is the penultimate beach destination in all of Vietnam. Whether you are taken by its serenely calm waters, long sandy beach or cute cottage-like accommodation, Phu Quoc is stealing hearts across the world. We especially love it after sunset when lanterns and candles are lit on tables along the beach. In fact, we can't think of a more perfect setting for a seafood feast, while digging your toes into the sand. More

Con Dao Islands

If the budget can stretch to it, the Con Dao islands offer one of the most luxurious and beautiful beach experiences in Vietnam. Leave the rest of the world behind you when you enter Six Senses Con Dao, which feels like an ultimate private-island getaway. More

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