From colonial Hanoi and dramatic Halong Bay, the mercantile history of Hoi An and the grace of Hue on the Perfume River to the colourful tribes of the Tonkinese Alps, vibrant Saigon and the Mekong Delta, our Vietnam travel specialists use their personal experience of the country to plan your tailor-made tour in detail and create a truly individual Vietnam holiday.
The stunning scenery of this beautiful country is one of its chief attractions, whether admiring the colonial charm of Hanoi, drifting through astonishing limestone islands on a Halong Bay cruise or following the Mekong from Cambodia to the South China Sea. Holidays in Vietnam allow visitors to discover the influence of many other cultures on the national character; Chinese, Khmer and French civilisations have all left their mark. The monumental architecture of the Cham civilisation contrasts with the elegant French boulevards of Saigon. A historical legacy of a different kind can be found in the confines of Cu Chi Tunnels, home to an extraordinary community of guerrilla fighters during the Vietnam War.
An old Vietnamese proverb says that “Eating is much but accommodating is little”, which neatly summarises the spirit of this hospitable, traditional and deeply reverential nation. A Vietnam holiday would not be complete without trying local specialities such as the famous pho noodles, which are served in many styles according to northern or southern tastes. A characteristic of Vietnamese life is the frenetic activity of its industrious inhabitants – from the farmer in his pith helmet and duck-laden bicycle to the businessman on the back of a xe om (scooter taxi), there is always something happening. Our Vietnam travel specialists can recommend the best stops for your Vietnam tour itinerary based on the things you’re interested in seeing. With hundreds of miles of amazing coastline and wonderful hospitality, a Vietnam holiday will prove irresistible.
