Tour overview

This 14-day tour travels the length of Vietnam with return flights from the UK, two journeys on the Reunification Express and a two-night cruise on Halong Bay. A tour director travels with the group, which numbers between twelve and twenty-eight. You stay twelve nights in four-star hotels, a traditional junk and an overnight train, with breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days.

In Hanoi you explore the Old Quarter by cyclo and visit the Ethnology Museum and Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum. A two-night cruise on Halong Bay brings tai chi on deck and cave visits, before the overnight Reunification Express carries you south to Hue.

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You tour Hue's Imperial Citadel and cruise the Perfume River, then take the train along the coast to Danang and on to Hoi An for a walking tour. A flight to Saigon is followed by the Cu Chi Tunnels with a veteran, the A O Show and a cruise in the Mekong Delta.

The physical rating is medium. This tour suits travellers who want Vietnam's highlights with everything arranged.

Trip highlights

  • Hanoi by cyclo (Day 3)
  • A Halong Bay cruise (Days 5–6)
  • The Reunification Express (Day 7)
  • Hue's Imperial Citadel (Day 8)
  • Hoi An (Day 10)
  • The Cu Chi Tunnels (Day 12)

Your route

10 stops from Hanoi to Saigon

14-day route: Hanoi – Halong Bay – Hue – Danang – Hoi An – Saigon – Mekong Delta
  1. Hanoi Days 1–4
  2. Ha Long Bay Days 5–6
  3. Hanoi Day 7
  4. Hue Day 8
  5. Da Nang Day 9
  6. Hoi An Days 9–10
  7. Saigon Days 11–13
  8. Cu Chi Tunnels Day 12
  9. My Tho Day 13
  10. Saigon Day 14

Why choose this tour

Flights, rail and a Halong Bay cruise included. Most meals included.

Best suited to

  • Rail lovers
  • Travellers who value comfort
  • First-time visitors to Vietnam
  • Couples and solo travellers
Ha Long Bay's limestone islands

Day-by-day itinerary

14 days from United Kingdom to United Kingdom

  1. Day 1 · United Kingdom Fly to Hanoi

    Depart for Vietnam.

    Hotel
    Overnight flight
  2. Day 2 · Hanoi Hanoi

    Arrive in Hanoi.

    Hotel
    Le Jardin Haute Couture
    Meals
    Dinner
  3. Day 3 · Ethnology Museum, Hanoi Old Quarter Hanoi

    By cyclo.

    Hotel
    Le Jardin Haute Couture
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  4. Day 4 · Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Temple of Literature Hanoi

    A walking tour.

    Hotel
    Le Jardin Haute Couture
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  5. Day 5 · Halong Bay Halong Bay

    Set sail.

    Hotel
    Bhaya Classic junk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  6. Day 6 · Halong Bay Halong Bay

    Tai chi on deck.

    Hotel
    Bhaya Classic junk
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  7. Day 7 · Halong Bay, Hanoi Reunification Express

    The night train.

    Hotel
    Reunification Express overnight train
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  8. Day 8 · Hue Imperial Citadel, Perfume River Hue

    An imperial city.

    Hotel
    EMM Hotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  9. Day 9 · Hue, Danang, Hoi An Hoi An

    By train along the coast.

    Hotel
    Silkotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  10. Day 10 · Hoi An Hoi An

    A walking tour.

    Hotel
    Silkotel
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  11. Day 11 · Danang, Saigon Saigon

    Fly south.

    Hotel
    Muong Thanh Saigon Centre
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  12. Day 12 · Cu Chi Tunnels, Saigon Saigon

    Tunnels and a show.

    Hotel
    Muong Thanh Saigon Centre
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  13. Day 13 · My Tho, Mekong Delta Mekong Delta

    A river cruise.

    Hotel
    Muong Thanh Saigon Centre
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
  14. Day 14 · Saigon Fly home

    Fly to the UK.

    Meals
    Breakfast
A Vietnamese train crossing a bridge

Where you stay

  • Hanoi (3 nights) Le Jardin Haute Couture
  • Halong Bay (2 nights) Bhaya Classic junk
  • Overnight train (1 night) Reunification Express
  • Hue (1 night) EMM Hotel
  • Hoi An (2 nights) Silkotel
  • Saigon (3 nights) Muong Thanh Saigon Centre

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

What's included

Included

  • Return flights from the UK and a flight to Saigon
  • Accommodation 12 nights in hotels, a junk and a train
  • Meals 12 breakfasts, 11 lunches and 12 dinners
  • Reunification Express journeys
  • Two-night Halong Bay cruise
  • Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta cruise
  • Tour director throughout

Not included

  • Meals not included 1 lunch
  • Visas for non-UK passports
  • Drinks
  • Tips
  • Travel insurance and personal spending
Yellow shophouses in Hoi An old town

This trip might not be for you if…

Honest disclaimer — please read

  • You want a small group
  • You want an active holiday
  • You dislike sleeper trains
  • You want a budget trip

Good to know

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 3–14 · Lunch: Days 3–13 · Dinner: Days 2–13
The Meridian Gate of the Imperial City in Hue

In pictures

Departures & prices

From £3,990 per person, including flights. 17 upcoming departures.

Flights from UK airports.

11 Jan 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£3,990pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £4,780
01 Feb 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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Flights from UK airports
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22 Feb 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,390pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £5,180
08 Mar 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,390pp
Flights from UK airports
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11 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£3,990pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £4,780
18 Oct 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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£3,990pp
Flights from UK airports
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01 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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Flights from UK airports
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15 Nov 2027 Twin share Incl. flights
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Flights from UK airports
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03 Jan 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,090pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £4,920
10 Jan 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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31 Jan 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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21 Feb 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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06 Mar 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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Flights from UK airports
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09 Oct 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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Flights from UK airports
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16 Oct 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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30 Oct 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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Flights from UK airports
Single from £4,920
13 Nov 2028 Twin share Incl. flights
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£4,090pp
Flights from UK airports
Single from £4,920

Frequently asked questions

How do I book this tour?

Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.

What financial protection do I get?

Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.

Are flights included?

Yes, return flights from the UK and a flight from Danang to Saigon.

Do I need a visa for Vietnam?

UK citizens can currently visit Vietnam visa-free for up to 45 days. Check the latest advice before travel.

What is the overnight train like?

Air-conditioned berths on the Reunification Express.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast, lunch and dinner on most days.

How big is the junk?

A traditional Halong Bay junk with a sundeck and cosy cabins.

Who leads the tour?

A tour director, with local guides.

Can you tailor the trip?

Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.

What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?

If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.

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Tailor-made option

Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.

If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.

Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary
From, incl. flights £3,990
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