Vietnam Highlights (Without Ha Giang Loop)
Overview
Highlights
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 2 Lunch (L)
- 1 Dinner (D)
- Ho Chi Minh City: Tick off all of the landmarks on your bucket list – Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office and the Presidential Palace.
- Ho Chi Minh City: A meaningful reminder of the atrocities of the Vietnam War and its impact on local people and wildlife.
- Ho Chi Minh City:
- Nha Trang:
- Hoi An: Immerse yourself in all the crazy sights and sounds, then take a photo by the ornate Japanese bridge.
- Hoi An: This 15th century port and UNESCO site is best explored on two wheels with a local expert. Don’t forget your Go-Pro!
- Hue: Probably one of the world’s best road trips. You’ll feel like you’re climbing up into the clouds.
What's this trip about?
Itinerary
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh city, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia's most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories. You'll meet your travel comrades and have a free evening to explore. Oh yes, this is the right way to get your Vietnam trip started.
Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
With some traditional R'n'R on our afternoon agenda, the morning can be used to put on our discovering boots. We'll dabble in history and religion before taking flight to a coastal town overlooking the South China Sea. Golden sand beaches, turquoise waters and a bustl...
Good news - we have a whole full day to soak up Nha Trang before heading to Hoi An. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach before returning to our hotel to freshen up for our overnight train experience. Tonight, we'll head north via...
Time to rise and shine. After travelling North overnight, you'll be waking up in stunning Hoi An.With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through the vibrant town, visiting an a...
Morning travellers! The day is all yours. Poke around in galleries & market stalls (the best shopping spots in Vietnam in our opinion) and devour all of the delectable treats on offer. And for a dose of culture, you could ride on one of Vietnam’s very own Bamboo B...
Leaving Hoi An will be sad. But we’re heading to Hanoi, so there’s hardly an excuse to not be excited. We’ll grab a quick breakfast and head to Da Nang… Fasten your seatbelts, folks. We’ll catch our internal flight to Hanoi from this quaint coastal town. Welcome to ...
Next up, we’re heading to the epicentre of Vietnam's show-stopping natural beauty. Do you see them? Those lovely landscapes are all yours to admire and explore today. Get inside Vietnam’s legendary army jeep and let’s get going. Spend the day cherishing the crisp air...
Up and about at the crack of dawn today! We’re climbing up 500 steps to the top of the Mua Cave to witness an incredible sunrise over the valley. (You certainly don’t wanna forget your camera for this one). A drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of 'oh wo...
Today will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast with a quick stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Make the most of your time on the junk boat - the views don't get much better than this. After heading back to Hanoi we find ourselves enjoying our ...
Enjoy one final breakfast with the squad this morning before this epic Vietnam trip wraps up. Hug it out & make plans to reunite sometimes soon - Latin America perhaps?
Breakfast
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Contiki Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
Vietnam Highlights
The best trip I've been on, especially as a solo traveller and my first time travelling solo ever. Very very worthwhile and worth the money spent as we have very fun...
Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
Vietnam Highlights
I loved it. The tour was nice and the manager was awesome. I recommend this trip as it really takes you to see the highlights of Vietnam. Though I wasn’t a big fan o...
Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
Vietnam Highlights
The trip was incredible! Our tour guide Tate was amazing, we all absolutely adored him. The people on the tour were all remarkable too. Saw so many amazing sites and...
Trusted Customer
Dec 2024
Vietnam Highlights
If I could do it all over again from the top, I would, and I wouldn't change a thing. My Trip Manager Tate and our local guides were incredible, and our trip wouldn'...
Trusted Customer
Nov 2024
Vietnam Highlights
I felt that it was quite rushed. A lot time spent travelling and not actually seeing much of the country. I wouldn't recommend this trip if you enjoy scenery and doi...
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Accommodation
- Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
- Overnight Train
- Qualia De Hotel Hoi An (Previously Le Pavillon Paradise) (or similar)
- Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar)
- Ninh Binh Hidden Charm Hotel & Resort (or similar)
- Junk Boat (Special Stay)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
- 3 Lunch (L)
- 1 Dinner (D)
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