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Uncover Vietnam from south to north – from homestays in the Mekong Delta to cruises on Halong Bay – all with a touch of comfort on this Peregrine small group tour.
From south to north, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of wonderful people and picturesque landscapes. Imagine learning the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City or exploring the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi – and what better way to get to know the locals than to be their guests on a Mekong Delta homestay. Experience historical temples, visit Vietnam's spectacular coastline, enjoy delicious banquets and explore lively cities – all with a touch of comfort – on this 15-day Vietnam journey.
- Start
- Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
- Finish
- Hanoi, Vietnam
- Destination
- Vietnam
- Style
- Peregrine
- Code
- PAVV
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 175 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Discover Vietnam's astounding histories, both modern and ancient, from the Cu Chi war tunnels in Ho Chi Minh City to the Chinese and Japanese architectural marvels of Hoi An
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A cruise along the waterways, and friendly Mekong guesthouse with local fare gets you up close and personal with life on the legendary Delta
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The splendour of Vietnam's waterways doesn't stop there – enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch and snorkelling trip in Nha Trang and a candle lit dinner in Halong Bay - your Peregrine Feature Stay
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Peel back the curtain on traditional Vietnamese water puppetry as a seventh-generation puppeteer shows you around his small-scale family theatre
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With three included internal flights, there's less time spent travelling and more time experiencing your destinations
Is this trip right for you?
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One night is spent in simple guesthouse accommodation in the Mekong Delta. Rooms have their own bathroom, although may only have cold water available. Mosquito nets and bedding are provided. Most travellers find that this experience is the best way to connect with your local hosts, and get a real sense of life on the Delta.
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With included walking tours in Hoi An and Hanoi, as well as in the caves in Halong Bay, and walking around sites in Hue and the Mekong Delta, you will cover some distance on foot. Be sure to pack comfortable walking shoes.
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On the included boat trip from Nha Trang, you will ride in a small basket boat, with the opportunity for snorkelling. Let your leader know if you have any concerns about water-based activities.
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Temperatures in Vietnam vary greatly between South and North. While there's no one 'best time of year to go', it's best to check the seasonal patterns on Peregrine's country information page to gauge the weather.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Millennium Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
Rooms at the Millennium Boutique Hotel and in Ho Chi Minh City in general are compact given the building style and central location.Accommodation
- Mekong Delta Guesthouse (1 night)
Included Activities
- Mekong Delta - Sightseeing tour including cottage industries
- Ho Chi Minh City - KOTO breakfast
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Your guesthouse is operated by local hosts, with simple twin and double rooms. Bedding and mosquito nets are supplied. Each room has a private bathroom, although may only have cold water available.Accommodation
- Millennium Boutique Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta - Local Market
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
Optional Activities
- HCMC - A O show - VND1050000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Stella Maris Nha Trang Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Stella Maris Nha Trang Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Nha Trang - Boat trip
- Hon Mun Island - Snorkelling
- Nha Trang - Basket boat ride
Optional Activities
- Nha Trang - Mud baths - VND280000
- Nha Trang - Po Nagar Cham Tower - VND22000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Pearl River Hoi An Hotel or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Pearl River Hoi An Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
Optional Activities
- Hoi An - Food Adventure Urban Adventure - USD28
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Pearl River Hoi An Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hoi An - Thu Bon sunset river cruise
Optional Activities
- Hoi An - Hoi An Walking & Cooking Class Urban Adventure - USD49
- Hoi An - My Son Cham day trip - USD35
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Cherish Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue - Imperial Citadel
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Take a boat cruise on the Perfume River before visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue. The Pagoda is an active Buddhist monastery that dates back to 1601. You will also enjoy lunch at a local nunnery or monastery. This not only allows you to sample some of Hue’s famed vegetarian food, but also offers a chance to learn about Vietnamese Buddhism. You will also visit the elaborate royal tomb of Emperor Tu Duc, with its beautiful lake, frangipani and pine trees.
Accommodation
- Cherish Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hue - Royal tomb
- Hue - Perfume River cruise
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum - VND30000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Halong Bay Overnight boat (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Halong Bay - Overnight boat cruise
Optional Activities
- Boat Tour - VND250000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
Special Information
Swimming in the bay from the boats is banned by the local authority. Kayaking is restricted to designated zones within the bay.Your wooden junk-style boat has twin-share cabins with en suite facilities and air-conditioning. Due to the limited cabins on board, the single supplement is excluded, and accommodation will be on a twin-share basis.
Local authorities only permit a limited number of boats to stay overnight in Halong Bay. To ensure all travellers can be accommodated on board available boats, on rare occasions you will stay on a larger boat (with up to 12 cabins) and share your boat with another group. Or your group may be split across different vessels, in which case a group leader will be present on each boat, and the route taken and inclusions on board will remain the same.
Accommodation
- Lan Vien Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Hoa Lo 'Hanoi Hilton' Prison - VND30000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND180000
- Hanoi - Museum of Ethnology - VND40000
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Hanoi - Hanoi Street Food By Night Urban Adventure - USD31
- Hanoi - Citadels, Karsts & Cycle Urban Adventure - USD88
- Hanoi - Village Discovery by Bike Urban Adventure - USD33
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
14 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Boat, Plane, Private vehicle, TaxiAccommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Guesthouse (1 night), Feature Stay Overnight boat (1 night)Included Activities
- Mekong Delta - Sightseeing tour including cottage industries
- Ho Chi Minh City - KOTO breakfast
- Ho Chi Minh City - Reunification Palace
- Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta - Local Market
- Ho Chi Minh City - City tour
- Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi Tunnels
- Nha Trang - Boat trip
- Hon Mun Island - Snorkelling
- Nha Trang - Basket boat ride
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Hoi An - Thu Bon sunset river cruise
- Hue - Imperial Citadel
- Hue - Royal tomb
- Hue - Perfume River cruise
- Hue - Thien Mu Pagoda
- Hanoi - Local water puppet performance
- Hanoi - Old Quarter Tour
- Hanoi - Temple of Literature
- Hanoi - One Pillar Pagoda & HCM stilt house
- Halong Bay - Overnight boat cruise
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Important notes
1. An airport arrival transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking.
2. A single supplement is available on this trip, subject to availability. Please contact your sales agent if you would like to book this. Please note the single supplement excludes day 2 (Mekong Delta) and day 13 (overnight boat) where you will be in shared accommodation.
3. Full name exactly as per passport required at the time of booking (including any middle names listed on the passport), for internal flights. Ticketing fees may apply for amendments to details within 45 days of departure, and in some cases you will be required to cover the cost of issuing a new ticket.

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