Viet Nam

A narrow sinuous 3000 kilometer coastal strip, Vietnam wraps around the edges of Asia and epitomises its essence - chaotic city streets, vast colorful markets, brilliant green rice fields, busy waterways, stunning landscapes, tranquil pagodas and incredible food.

Vietnam is all you envisage of Asia, with a picture perfect scenes around every corner and welcoming, hospitable people. It is a land of living traditions as artistic and culinary skills and traditions are passed down through the generations.

Vietnam has a long and powerful history, kingdoms influenced by China, India and the Khmer florished and declined along its length, leaving monuments, religions and cultural influences.

For many however, particularly Americans, the strongest associations and pre-conceptions, are linked to the Second Indochina War. Whilst there are important and emotive sights associated with the war, in general Vietnam and the Vietnamese have moved on, bearing no resentements.

Tailor made Vietnam
We are happy to tailor your Vietnam tour to your specifications.
If you would liketo give a special focus to your exploration of Vietnam we can offer offer spcialised itineraries focusing on
* History & archaeology
* Culinary delights

 

 


Dream Weavers - 17 days
Textiles & Crafts of Laos & Vietnam
Luang Prabang - Vientiane - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon) - Mekong Delta

Enter a world where time is measured, not in hours, but in crop cycles and embroidery stitches; where art is a way of life and traditional crafts have been passed down through hundreds of generations.
A very special journey in which you visit weavers and craftsmen and women of Laos and Vietnam in their villages - discovering their lives along with their craft. Includes a homestay with a local family in the Mekong Delta.


Spirit of Vietnam - 14 days
Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon) - Mekong Delta - Hoi An - Hue - Hanoi - Halong Bay

Discover the spirit of Vietnam where incense burns before Buddha statues and motorbikes rules the roads; where the serene pagodas of Hue stand in contrast to the pace and energy of the cities. Savor its scenic, historical, cultural and culinary delights as you travel the length of the country from the effervesce of Saigon to the charms of Hoi An, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue, vibrant Hanoi and the natural beauty of Halong Bay.


Colors of Vietnam - 13 days
Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An -Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon) - Mekong Delta

A kaleidoscope of color and beauty to tantalize all the senses whilst you uncover the rich history and age-old cultures of this incredibly diverse land. Lunch with the Buddhist nuns at Dong Thuyen Pagoda in Hue is a unique experience.
*a similar itinerary, but offering a slightly higher level of comfort, to the Spirit of Vietnam


Sapa Extension - 5 days
Hanoi - Sapa - Hanoi

Vietnam’s northwest is a captivating blend of dramatic landscapes and colorful hill tribes. Sapa is set in a beautiful valley close to the China border, its mountain scenery is some of the best in Asia – there are an abundance of hiking opportunities. On weekends ethnic minorities from surrounding villages don their most colorful costumes and head for market.


Vietnam's Northern Secrets- 8 days
Hanoi - Dien Bien Phu - Tam Duong - Lao Cai - Hanoi

Drive through some of the most spectacular mountain scenery in Southeast Asia, wind your way past jagged peaks, terraced rice paddies, waterfalls, and remote ethnic minority villages where you stop to learn about the locals’ age-old way of life.


Indochina Explorer - 23 days
Bangkok - Luang Prabang - Vang Vieng - Vientiane - Hanoi - Halong Bay - Hue - Hoi An - Ho Chin Minh City (Saigon) - Tay Ninh - Phnom Pehn -Siem Reap (Angkor)

An extraordinary journey through an extraordinary region.
Discover the hear and soul of the diverse delights of Indochina - the whirlwind of activity that is Bangkok and the gentle culture and smiling people of Laos. Cruise the magnificent scenery of Halong Bay, watch the sunset over the Mekong, shop the lovely boulevards of Hanoi. Encounter history, both ancient and modern in Vietnam’s imperial capital, Cambodia’s Killing Fields and the unbelievable splendor that is Angkor.