Hanoi & Saigon

(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis)
Hanoi, Halong Bay, Saigon, Cu Chi or Mekong Delta

This tour combines Vietnam’s two great cities—Saigon and Hanoi—with excursions to the most interesting attractions near them.

Begin in Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. With your guide, ride cyclos around the lake to see the city's most beautiful French colonial architecture. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Attend an evening Water Puppet Theater performance. Meet with a renowned local scholar (and true local character!) who will provide an inside perspective on Hanoi and how it has changed over the decades. Visit ancient temples, excellent art and culture museums, and the city's best contemporary Vietnamese art galleries. Each night, reservations will be made at Hanoi's most recommended restaurants, many of which are housed in restored French colonial villas. Spend one day cruising among the beautiful limestone islands in Halong Bay.

Next, fly to dynamic Saigon, the country’s bustling commercial center. With your own expert guide and driver, experience the city's most interesting neighborhoods, historic attractions, museums, art galleries and shops, markets, and excellent restaurants. One day, take a private Vietnamese cooking class, then spend the afternoon in the countryside at the Cu Chi Tunnels or spend the day cruising through narrow canals and floating markets in the Mekong Delta.

*This tour can also be taken in reverse, visiting Saigon first, concluding in Hanoi.