Discover Vietnam: Flavors, History & Culture Hanoi to Saigon
April 16 - 29, 2027, travel from the misty karst landscapes of the north to the imperial heart of Hue, the lantern-lit lanes of Hoi An and the energy of Saigon, eating your way through four distinct regional cuisines with local guides.
Every day pairs a signature experience with time to wander, rest and discover on your own, and every night is spent at a boutique 5-star hotel chosen for its location and character.
Choose Option A for four full nights in Hanoi, or Option B to trade one Hanoi night for an overnight cruise through Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay with Orchid Cruises.
Trip Highlights
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4 Nights in Hanoi's Old Quarter: Stay at the boutique La Siesta Classic Hang Thung.
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Vintage Jeep Tour of Hanoi: Backstreets, history and street-side tastings from a Soviet-era jeep.
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Private Hanoi Street Food Walk: About 10 dishes at family-run stalls in the Old Quarter.
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Ninh Binh by Sampan: Hoa Lu, Trang An's karst waterways and the Mua Cave viewpoint.
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Optional Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay Cruise: An overnight in a Premium Balcony Cabin with Orchid Cruises.
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Private Hue Imperial City Tour: The Citadel of the Nguyen emperors with an expert local guide.
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Scenic Hai Van Pass Drive: One of Vietnam's great coastal roads, from Hue to Hoi An.
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Hoi An Food Walk & Cooking Class: Lantern-lit tastings, basket boats and a hands-on market-to-table class.
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My Son Sanctuary: UNESCO-listed Champa temples dating back to the 4th century.
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Saigon, Cu Chi Tunnels & the Mekong: Street food after dark, wartime history and river village life.
12 Nights | Boutique 5-Star Hotels
Travelers: 8 min 10 max
What's Included:
Hotel accommodations as noted in itinerary, with daily breakfast and all hotel taxes and service charges
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Hanoi: La Siesta Classic Hang Thung (4 nights, or 3 nights with the optional cruise)
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Hue: Pilgrimage Village Resort & Spa (2 nights)
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Hoi An: La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa (3 nights)
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Ho Chi Minh City: Hotel des Arts Saigon, MGallery (3 nights)
Tours as Indicated (11 guided experiences):
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Hanoi sightseeing and cultural experience aboard a vintage Soviet-era jeep
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Private Hanoi street food walking tour
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Private Ninh Binh excursion featuring Hoa Lu, Trang An and Mua Cave
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Private Hue historical and cultural sightseeing tour
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Private scenic sightseeing transfer from Hue to Hoi An
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Guided Hoi An evening street food tour
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Hoi An market visit, traditional basket boat experience and Vietnamese cooking class
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Private guided excursion to My Son Sanctuary
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Private Ho Chi Minh City evening street food tour
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Private Ho Chi Minh City historical and cultural sightseeing tour
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Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta full-day excursion
Transportation:
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Two domestic flights: Hanoi to Hue, and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
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Private airport transfers on arrival in Hanoi and departure from Ho Chi Minh City
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Airport transfers for domestic flights
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Private transfer from Hue to Hoi An with sightseeing stops on the Hai Van Pass
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Transportation for scheduled tours and excursions
Also Included:
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English-speaking local guides during scheduled experiences
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Entrance fees and activities included in the scheduled tours
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Meals and tastings included in the food tours and cooking class
Optional Cruise Inclusions (Option B):
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One night in a Premium Balcony Cabin with Orchid Cruises
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Onboard lunch, dinner, breakfast and brunch
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Kayaking, cave excursion, cooking demonstration and sunrise Tai Chi
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English-speaking guide, welcome drink, sightseeing fees and onboard insurance
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Round-trip transportation from Hanoi
What's NOT Included:
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International airfare to Hanoi and home from Ho Chi Minh City
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Travel insurance (highly recommended and quotes available)
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Passport and Vietnam visa or e-visa fees
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Meals and beverages unless specifically included in the itinerary
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Alcoholic beverages unless explicitly included
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Gratuities for guides, drivers and hotel staff
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Personal expenses such as laundry, minibar, spa and room service
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Optional activities and independent transportation during free time
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Excess baggage fees on domestic flights
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Costs from itinerary changes, delays or circumstances beyond our control
Vietnam 2027 is booking now!
Double Occupancy: $3,975 per person
Single Occupancy: $5,375 per person
$1,500 per person non-refundable deposit due to confirm your spot
Final Payment due: February 1, 2027
Trip is limited to 8-10 travelers with a min of 8 required.
Choose your Hanoi experience when booking:
Option A: 4 nights in Hanoi with all included tours
Option B: 3 nights in Hanoi plus the Orchid Cruises overnight in Ha Long & Lan Ha Bay. $475 total supplement (double or single), payable with your deposit.