Tour · 12 nights · with Explore Worldwide
A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta
A 12-night escorted tour by Explore Worldwide tracing Vietnam from Hanoi through Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta, blending cultural sights with lively local food and rural village life.
- Duration
- 12 nights
- Departures
- 5 dates
- Choose a month below
- Countries
- Vietnam
- Operator
- Explore Worldwide
- From
- £1,745
- per person
Highlights
What makes this one worth it
Sailing among limestone islands in Halong Bay
Cooking classes with local families in Bat Trang and Hue
Overnight soft-sleeper train on the Reunification Express
Boat cruise through Phong Nha National Park caves
Cycling and sampan ride in the Mekong Delta
About the trip
This small-group escorted tour with Explore Worldwide offers a route through Vietnam's varied landscapes and culinary traditions. Starting in Hanoi, the itinerary includes street food tours in the Old Quarter and visits to the ancient pottery village of Bat Trang, before heading to the distinctive limestone islands of Halong Bay.
The trip continues southward with rural experiences in Ninh Binh, a night train journey to Dong Hoi, and visits to UNESCO-listed Phong Nha National Park and the historical DMZ near the 17th parallel. The ancient imperial city of Hue features alongside the herb gardens of Tra Que Village and the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An.
In the final days, the journey focuses on the Mekong Delta's waterways and markets, then finishes with a mix of food tours and a coffee masterclass in Ho Chi Minh City. The tour moves at a steady pace, with a few early starts and unique local insights such as the unusual method Ho Chi Minh used for crossing the street amidst motorbikes.
- 1 Hanoi
- 2 Halong Bay
- 3 Hue
- 4 Hoi An
- 5 Ho Chi Minh City
Itinerary
The route
Hanoi
Halong Bay
Hue
Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City
These are the places the trip visits, in order. Explore Worldwide publishes the day-by-day itinerary on its own site.
When to go
Departures and prices
Lowest price each month, per person.
Explore Worldwide confirms exact dates, availability and prices when you book.
Need to know
Before you book
- Price based on
- Per personThe operator confirms the exact basis when you book.
- Travelling alone
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Flights
- Not included: you book your own to the start
- What’s included
- Check with Explore Worldwide
- Accessibility
- Check with Explore Worldwide
For full details of what’s included, check with Explore Worldwide. See the full details on their site
Questions people ask
- How long is A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta?
- A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta is a 12 nights tour holiday.
- Who operates A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta?
- A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta is operated by Explore Worldwide.
- How much does A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta cost?
- Prices for A Taste of Vietnam - Halong Bay to the Mekong Delta start from £1,745, subject to availability.
The operator
Explore Worldwide
Small-group adventures, walking and wildlife
Small groups with local leaders, and a fondness for the places at the end of the road. Trips are graded so you know how active they are.
You book with Explore Worldwide directly. They confirm your place, take payment, and look after you from the moment you leave home; Atlas & Passage’s part ends when you click through.
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