The full length of Vietnam over three weeks, north to south by road, rail-town and cruise
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Vietnam is over 1,600 km end to end. Short domestic flights link the far-apart legs (Saigon–Hue, Da Nang–Hanoi) while scenic drives and the Hai Van Pass cover the central coast, so no single transfer feels punishing.
This trip rents scooters afresh in Saigon, Hue, Hoi An and Da Nang rather than one long-haul bike. It is the most flexible way to explore each base, but hire an experienced rider for the Hai Van Pass.
Overnight cruise cabins on Ha Long and Lan Ha Bay sell out around New Year. Lock in the boat and confirm the harbour transfer in advance; pay any driver-direct legs on the day.
Sapa and the Fansipan summit are cold and often misty in winter, a sharp contrast to the tropical coast. Pack a warm layer even though the rest of the trip is beach weather.
Late December to early January brings festive energy to Saigon and Hanoi and cool, clear days in the north. Book Christmas and New Year nights well ahead as coastal resorts fill up.
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5 Nights · Vietnam · Couple · 2 adults
Six days across central Vietnam: three lantern-lit nights in UNESCO Hoi An and two beachside nights in Da Nang, taking in Ba Na Hills' Golden Bridge, coconut basket boats and the Hai Van Pass.
Highlights: Ba Na Hills & the Golden Bridge · Hoi An Ancient Town by lantern light · Cam Thanh coconut basket boats · Hai Van Pass coastal drive · Lady Buddha sunset at Son Tra · Hoi An Memories Show
8 Nights · Vietnam · Couple
A honeymoon that reads north to south: Hanoi's Old Quarter, an overnight cruise through Lan Ha and Ha Long bays, a resort on Cat Ba, Ninh Binh's river valleys, then a Saigon finale.
Highlights: Overnight cruise through the karst islands of Lan Ha and Ha Long Bay · Two resort nights on Cat Ba Island · Trang An boat ride, Mua Caves climb, and Hoa Lu ancient capital in Ninh Binh · Hanoi's Old Quarter, markets, and a water puppet show · Cu Chi Tunnels day trip from Ho Chi Minh City · Easy vegetarian dining, from Hanoi buffets to Saigon's District 1
8 Nights · Vietnam · Couple
Eight nights across Vietnam's north and centre: Hanoi's Old Quarter, the karst rivers of Ninh Binh, an overnight Lan Ha Bay cruise, then Da Nang, Ba Na Hills and lantern-lit Hoi An.
Highlights: Overnight luxury cruise through Lan Ha Bay with a private balcony suite · Trang An boat circuit and the panoramic Mua Caves climb in Ninh Binh · Hanoi Old Quarter: Hoan Kiem Lake, Train Street coffee and a water puppet show · Hai Van Pass scenic ride and the Golden Bridge at Ba Na Hills · Lantern-lit Hoi An Ancient Town with riverside dinners and a basket-boat ride
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