Vietnam welcomes intrepid travelers with a wide menu of attractions to suit all tastes, from the stunning limestone outcrops that punctuate the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay to dazzling cosmopolitan cities like Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi. History aficionados, foodies, art lovers, and active adventurers will all delight in exploring Vietnam by foot, boat, bicycle, tuk tuk, or private vehicle, taking in the country’s lush agricultural lands, meandering waterways, and historic sites and cities.

How to craft your bespoke Vietnam journey depends upon whether you plan to incorporate other countries in southeast Asia or not. Must-do experiences in Vietnam include a two- or three-day cruise on Ha Long Bay, exploring the culinary and cultural delights of Hoi An, and exploring Ho Chi Minh City’s Cu Chi tunnels to better understand Vietnam’s complex history. Exploring the agricultural villages of the Mekong Delta and visiting the ornate temples in Hanoi also add depth and cultural richness to your experience.

For those looking to get off the beaten track, visiting the Muong people near Mai Chau will immerse you in a lifestyle that has not changed for centuries, set against a picturesque backdrop of electric-green rice paddies punctuated by simple stilt houses. The pristine islands and beaches of Phu Quoc and Nha Trang offer stunning scenery and utter relaxation and are a perfect way to unwind at the end of your journey.

Ho Chi Minh City
Hanoi and Hoi An
Mekong Delta 
Ha Long Bay Cruise

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Mai Chau
Sapa
Pho Quoc and Nha Trang Beaches

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