Absolute Vietnam - 20 Days / 19 Nights

Vietnam is a country of contrasts. A rich colonial history dominates its cities, sitting side-by-side with scenes that characterise the spirit of Southeast Asia. The countryside is a stunning portrait of varied landscapes, from the waterways leading to the South China Sea to terraced green paddy fields with the hilly central highlands in between.

To fully appreciate the region, this tour has been designed to accommodate everything that makes Vietnam special, giving you time to stay in the country's finest accommodation, both on land and water, whilst admiring the wealth of unique and vibrant sites on offer.

You will be introduced to the country in Ho Chi Minh City, the dynamic heart of Vietnam, where French colonial buildings line wide and elegant boulevards with a wealth of items on sale. Continuing to the Mekong Delta, see the vibrant lifestyle of the region's people where arroyos, islands, fish farms, and tropical fruit are abundant.

My Son, Tra Kieu and the remains of the Cham Kingdom, which, centuries ago, stretched over what is now Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam are also included. From here take a scenic drive over the Pass of Ocean Clouds to the former capital Hue, home to imperial dynasties, tombs, pagodas and temples.

Fly to the country's cultural capital, Hanoi, with its many charming lakes and surrounding traditional handicraft villages, before discovering Hoa Lu, the "Halong on Land". The charm of Sapa - next to China's border - is the finest place to explore Vietnam's beautiful mountainous countryside and is also home to numerous traditional ethnic groups.

End your tour with a cruise on the UNESCO World Heritage-listed area of Halong Bay, where limestone cliffs and islands rise from the emerald blue water, making it the perfect place to finish your memorable journey with us.

Absolute Vietnam Tour Map