Vietnam Heritage Trail: Hanoi to Hoi An
Vietnam · 11 nights
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Ha Long Bay & lantern towns
Vietnam
Vietnam is the story-rich one — a country that runs 1,600km from misty mountains to the Mekong, packed with food, history and scenery that changes by the day. Cruise Ha Long Bay, lose an evening among Hoi An's lanterns, and eat pho in a Hanoi alley. It rewards curiosity like nowhere else.
Best time
February – April and October – November for a full north-to-centre route.
Flight time
Around 12–13 hours from London, usually with one stop.
Visas
British travellers need an e-visa, done quickly online before you fly.
Why go
Vietnam highlights
- An overnight Ha Long Bay cruise
- Lantern-lit evenings in Hoi An
- Hanoi street-food crawls
- The Mekong Delta's canals
Where to go
Key places
Hanoi
The capital's Old Quarter is a sensory whirlwind — lakes, temples, cyclos and legendary street food.
Ha Long Bay
Thousands of limestone islands; best seen from an overnight cruise with a kayak paddle in hand.
Hoi An
The lantern-lit merchant town — tailors, cooking classes, rice paddies and An Bang beach nearby.
Ho Chi Minh City
Saigon's energy, the Cu Chi tunnels and the gateway to the Mekong Delta.
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