xin chào vietnam destination guide

Start your morning right with a rejuvenating session of T’ai Chi on board a traditional junk boat in the middle of beautiful Halong Bay. You’ll wake to the sound of gently lapping waves, then breathe in the fresh ocean air as you practice the ancient art of T’ai Chi. It’s the perfect way to ease into your exciting day of Vietnam sightseeing!

Hop on board the boat and relax in the sun as we take you to the underwater paradise of Mun Island. You’ll first set eyes on the stunning black rock formations rising out of the turquoise ocean, then grab a snorkel and sink beneath the surface to discover sea turtles, hundreds of technicolour fish, and all kinds of rare marine life.

You'll step into a moving slice of history when we take you to the Cu Chi Tunnels, one of the best places to see in Vietnam. Your local Vietnam guide will bring a part of this 250km network of underground tunnels to life, sharing incredible stories of how the Vietnamese fighters built them and moved through them during the Vietnam War.

Away from the hustle of Hanoi, Halong Bay is already a serene and stunning retreat. Adding in a couple of hours to paddle quietly through caves and into smaller bays in a 2 person kayak was peaceful and stunning. The green water and rock formations are not like anything back home. And we got up close and personal with jellyfish (but not too close!)

Despite the massive influx of new vehicles, Vietnam is still a motorbike nation – so get out of the taxi and onto two wheels. There’s no other way to really feel the manic vitality of this megacity – and no other feeling can quite match the raw adrenaline of flowing along in crazy traffic. Driving here can be dangerous, so let the professionals do it for you. Guaranteed fun!

You can take a wonderful cycling tour organised by a social enterprise helping developing rural communities. You'll visit a family who weave sleeping mats and get to know their craft and lifestyle and meet family members. Then cycle through the rice fields between the villages and meet a family producing fresh noodles and even try your hand at making them!