Vibrant Vietnam

About your Tour

Tour Highlights

• Hanoi

Start the day as the locals with a sip of coffee in a coffee shop before heading to visit the Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, and the Temple of Literature. Next, enjoy a cyclo ride through backstreets of the Old Quarter. Later, explore the Museum of Ethnology where you learn about 54 officially recognized ethnic groups in Vietnam. Dinner tonight will feature a cooking demonstration of Hanoi’s speciality dish, Bun Thang.

• Halong Bay

Transfer to Halong City, climb aboard your ship and cruise out into the spectacular Halong Bay. A UNESCO World Site and a vision of an inspiring beauty, it isn't hard to see why it is one of Vietnam’s most popular destinations. Spend the night aboard.

• Hoi An

Leave Hue for Hoi An, taking a scenic route over the Hai Van Pass. A wonderful place to wander and visit the Japanese Bridge, the colourful market and Chinese temple. Stop on route to visit a social enterprise craft workshop.

• Nha Trang

Take to the turquoise waters for a cruise around the many little islands off Nha Trang’s coast. There’ll be a stop at an island to enjoy the balmy waters, and a visit to a fishing village. Head up to the South Central Highlands to the lovely town of Dalat.  

• Dalat

Spend today visiting the Domaine de Marie Church, the Flower Gardens and an embroidery workshop. Hop on the steam train from the old railway station through to Trai Mat village. The afternoon visit Dalat’s busy market, a cup of coffee with picturesque views.  

• Visit Saigon

Journey across the scenic highlands to Saigon with a stop en route at the Bao Loc tea plantation. On arrival, the rest of the day is free.

• Cu Chi Tunnels

Head out of the city to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, a network of underground passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. Return to Saigon and spend the afternoon discovering the city’s sights. See the colonial architecture of Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office, as well as the Reunification Palace and chilling War Remnants Museum.

• Mekong Delta

Journey to Ben Tre to cruise on the mighty Mekong. Known as the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, these rich and fertile lands produce a plethora of rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. Here you’ll paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals, taste local produce, visit a local family, lunch on typical Mekong dishes and enjoy traditional music. Return to Saigon and enjoy a farewell dinner and the visually spectacular A O Show this evening.

• Fly Saigon to Ireland

This morning is at leisure for your own explorations, or you can take an optional cyclo tour around Saigon’s Chinatown. Later, transfer to the airport and fly to the Ireland, arriving home the following day.