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Exploring Vietnam Holidays

Vietnam Top to Tail

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Progress down Vietnam from top to tail, with all our favourite highlight experiences along the way.

Vietnam has been a popular holiday destination for years and welcomes many visitors, and it’s no surprise, as there is such variety as you move from city to beach to liveaboard cruise and countryside treks.

But avoiding the beaten track of the tour buses is our specialty here at Fleewinter. Don’t skip the highlights of Halong Bay, Hoi An and others – embrace them with the support of our expert private guides and out-of-the-box-thinking.

Stay in boutique hotels along the way, offering comfort and charm. As with all our sample tours, we can tailor this to you so simply get in touch to get planning your perfect two weeks in Vietnam.

If you have more time – consider our 3 week Grand Tour – or combine with neighbouring Cambodia!

Email – vietnam@fleewinter.com. 

Your Itinerary

Day 1 - Welcome to Vietnam!

Welcome to Hanoi! We’ll collect you at the airport and get you settled in your well located hotel in the Old Quarter for your first night.

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Day 2 - Explore Hanoi like a local

Head out for a full day private tour on foot with your guide today, stopping for numerous streetfood tasting stops along the way. Explore the old quarter, the lake, the Temple of Literature and more.

End your day with Bia Hoi at one of the famous train street cafesDay

Day 3 - One night liveaboard cruise in the Bay

Head for a luxury night aboard Ginger and cruise around Lan Ha Bay – a more remote area than Halong Bay.

Explore by kayak, hit the spa onboard, and enjoy delicious meals as you admire the limestone mountains and caves around you.

Consider extending to a 2 night cruise if you have the time, this will allow you to head more deeply into the Bay and explore further.

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Day 4 - Fly to Hue

Disembark and head to the airport and fly to historic Hue today.

If you like, take an evening cyclo food tour this evening and taste those famous Hue Pancakes!

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Day 5 - Explore the Forbidden Purple City

Spend the full day exploring the citadel and take a sampan down the perfume river too.

Unwind at the hotel pool this evening after a busy day

Day 6 - To Hoi An

After breakfast, check out from your hotel and meet your guide and driver to depart to Da Nang. Visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture and  Marble Mountains on the way.

The trip passes through the spectacular Hai Van Pass, an essential photo stop (and grab a coffee at the top to enjoy the view)

On arrival in Hoi An, check in to your hotel in the centre of town.

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Days 7 and 8 - In Hoi An

Take advantage of the location in town to soak up all the charming town has to offer – enjoy the markets, restaurants, river-side bars and tailors for getting clothes made.

 

Days 9 and 10 - To the beach

Check out in the morning and transfer just 45 minutes along the coast to the wide sandy beaches closer to Da nang.

Here, unwind in your private pool villa and be sure to get a few spa treatments – they are included in your stay!

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Day 11 - To Saigon

After a quick flight this morning, you’re in the city by lunchtime.

In the evening, head out on the back of a motorbike to explore vibrant markets and the fascinating food scene. End your night at the roof top bar at your hotel in the heart of the city.

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Day 12 - Visit the Cuchi Tunnels

Get an early start and travel by speedboat along the Mekong – avoiding the tour bus queues and far more fun too!

Arrive at the open air museum to learn all about the war history of the tunnels, heading back to the city after a delicious riverside lunch.

Day 13 - Explore the Mekong Delta

Take the full day to head in to the countryside, exploring the riverside industry by boat and bike. Meet some locals, support some small businesses and head hone for a final dinner before your flight home tonight or tomorrow.

What's included?

INCLUDED:
  • Prices start from £3,250 per person
  • Accommodation on B&B basis
  • Cruise has breakfast, lunch and dinner included
  • Private transfers (air-conditioned vehicle)
  • All entrance fees with service of English speaking guide for excursions
  • Lunch during activities where noted
  • Internal flights (2 per person)
  • Local taxes
  • All trips are ATOL protected or ABTA bonded to ensure you are fully covered
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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

Your adventure starts here!

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