This highlight-packed trip encapsulates the magic of Vietnam: the conservative north, imperial cities, majestic coastlines, idyllic countryside, sky-scraping mountains, and the effervescent life of Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta. Led by an expert local guide and hosted by fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society, Lynn Moorman, we see an outgoing culture, where so much happens in the streets: eating, washing, socialising, buying, selling and impromptu games. This intriguing parade of Vietnamese daily life may leave us with our strongest memories, as much as the superb landscapes and amazing cuisine.

We spend seven nights in comfortable hotels and one night aboard a boat in twin-share cabins. All hotels have either fans or air conditioning.



There is also a night on a sleeper train, where we are accommodated in soft-bed berths (usually four passengers per berth). Vietnamese trains are safe but we recommend you keep valuables with you at all times. Snacks are often offered on board (at an additional cost). While most trains have Western-style facilities, some trains are also equipped with squat toilets.



Please note, accommodation listed on the itinerary are the standard hotels used. However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality.



Single supplements are available (on request) for seven nights of the trip (hotel nights). Please advise your sales representatives at the time of booking if you would like to request a single supplement.