vietnam

Why should I plan your trip? Because Vietnam runs 1,000 miles north to south, and the trip changes completely depending on where you start.

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$800+

7+ days

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North to South

A COUNTRY IN CONSTANT MOTION

Vietnam stretches nearly 1,000 miles along the South China Sea, and the country changes almost entirely as you move through it. Hanoi's Old Quarter carries French colonial bones and a thousand years of history in its narrow streets, Ha Long Bay's limestone karsts rise straight out of emerald water, and Hoi An's lantern-lit ancient town moves at a completely different pace than either. This is a country best experienced in motion, not from a single base.

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Hanoi

Vietnam's capital blends French colonial architecture with a thousand-year-old Old Quarter, motorbike-filled streets, hidden coffee shops, and Hoan Kiem Lake at the city's center.

Hoi An

A UNESCO-listed ancient trading port, its old town glows nightly with silk lanterns, tailor shops line every street, and its architecture reflects centuries of Chinese, Japanese, and European trading influence.

Ha Long Bay

Nearly 2,000 limestone karst islands rise dramatically out of emerald water, best experienced from an overnight cruise, one of Vietnam's most photographed and genuinely awe-inspiring landscapes.

Ho Chi Minh City

Vietnam's largest and most energetic city, French colonial landmarks and war history sit alongside rooftop bars and a fast-moving modern economy, a fitting, high-energy close to a north-to-south route.

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