Tours of Vietnam

Get beyond the tourist façade of the countries you visit. Focus on the local culture, past and present, and discover the lifeblood of any country – its people. Discovery and culture tours uncover different ways of life, and offer the opportunity to meet and sometimes stay with local people or tribal groups. Our discovery tours explore cultural sites – both ancient and modern – and help you learn about the people and their culture. Visit the remote tribes of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley, live the nomad life in desert camps or meet the local people of the high Andean altiplano in Peru. There’s no better way to get to the true heart of a country than through its people.

Vietnam Explorer

Tour Map of Vietnam Explorer

Take an in-depth journey across Vietnam visiting ancient colonial towns and experiencing traditional river life along the waterways. We follow part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail through the beautiful Central Highlands - we trek, raft, ride elephants and visit tribal villages. We also sea kayak in Halong Bay and cruise among floating markets on the Mekong Delta.

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.

Best of Vietnam

Tour Map of Best of Vietnam

From the intensity of Ho Chi Minh City's streets to spectacular rice terraces, travel the length of Vietnam and savour its natural, cultural, and historical delights. Meet the Hmong people and other minority villagers on a hilltribe excursion and sail into the photographic possibilities of beautiful Halong Bay. With the services of a CEO and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget.

Our Discovery collection draws together the best of our holidays that focus on the culture of a destination, as well as on visiting iconic sights and embracing local traditions. Some of these Discovery holidays will also have an element of activity, combining sightseeing with short walks, for example. Others might have a multi-activity holiday format, including biking and/or rafting, for instance, and these holidays are specifically designed for the adrenaline seeker! Also within our discovery collection are those of our holidays with a wildlife emphasis, photographic workshops, and polar cruise holidays. Never too physically demanding, these are predominantly touring holidays and their grade (usually towards the lower end of our 1 to 12 scale) reflects, in part, the remoteness of the area visited and the conditions likely to be encountered. Our Discovery holidays allow the discerning traveller to get right to the heart of many of the world's most stimulating destinations.

Vietnam North to South

This comprehensive and colourful taste of Vietnam starts out in the 1000-year-old city of Hanoi, former capital of French Indochina. Travelling inland to spend 4 days in a beautiful reserve area close to the border with Laos, we trek between hilltribe villages, meet the local people and experience first hand the rural life of these remote communities. For this section of the holiday we have arranged overnight stays as guests of three different villages. We also explore the forest of impressive limestone spires at Tam Coc, both on foot and by way of a sampan cruise on the network of canals. Then it's out to Halong Bay, for a night on a traditional junk, before taking a sleeper train south to Hue, the cultural centre of the country. Here, after a boat ride on the Perfume River we have the chance to take part in a cookery class, whilst preparing dinner. After a short flight to Saigon now known as Ho Chi Min City, this unforgettable tour signs off with a visit to the atmospheric Mekong Delta, where we hike through lush orchards and take a boat trip to the floating produce market of Cai Be.

Get beyond the tourist façade of the countries you visit. Focus on the local culture, past and present, and discover the lifeblood of any country – its people. Discovery and culture tours uncover different ways of life, and offer the opportunity to meet and sometimes stay with local people or tribal groups. Our discovery tours explore cultural sites – both ancient and modern – and help you learn about the people and their culture. Visit the remote tribes of Ethiopia’s Rift Valley, live the nomad life in desert camps or meet the local people of the high Andean altiplano in Peru. There’s no better way to get to the true heart of a country than through its people.

Inside Vietnam

Tour Map of Inside Vietnam

Experience spectacular coastal scenery, historic towns and evocative war memorials on this journey through Vietnam. We travel along the east coast from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Along the way we enjoy a cruise in Halong Bay, discover vibrant river life in a boat along the Mekong Delta and explore the ancient sea port of Hoi An.

Vietnam Express

Tour Map of Vietnam Express

Experience the highlights of this fascinating country on a fast-paced trip that travels the length of Vietnam. Wander through the streets of the charming Old Quarter of Hanoi, experience travel on an overnight train, discover ancient Hoi An and cruise through the myriad of waterways in the tropical Mekong Delta, all inside of 10 days.

Great value, reasonable prices, quality experiences. Comfortable and varied tourist-class accommodations chosen for location and character. Mix of public and private transport for the best overall experience. All the top highlights included, plus plenty of time to explore on your own.

The trips we've build our reputation on. Designed for maximum variety, these trips are geared towards travellers searching for a healthy mix of active exploration, uncommon landscapes, amazing wildlife and local cultures.

Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Saigon

Tour Map of Classic Vietnam Hanoi to Saigon

Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue, and the charms of Hoi An to the modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in ten jam-packed days. An experienced CEO will lead you to must-see highlights but allow plenty of time for you to do your own thing.