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Escorted vacations to Vietnam designed exclusively for solo travelers
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An intriguing country with a colourful history, stunning landscapes, Vietnam is a truly unique destination. Discover the lively capital Hanoi, cruise on idyllic Halong Bay, journey to the Mekong Delta and explore memorable Ho Chi Minh City.
On this extended tour of Discover Vietnam you'll visit lively Hanoi, cruise the beautiful Halong Bay, journey to the Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City. Then continue your journey to Cambodia where you will take a tour of Camboaid'as capital, Phnom Penh before visiting Angkor Wat.
The ultimate way to experience this fascinating country is on our Discover Vietnam guided holiday, taking you the length of the country from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City. Over 13 days you will get to see the marvellous towns and cities, visiting vibrant temples and tombs, enjoying markets and the local cuisines, take an overnight boat cruise to fully enjoy the wonders of Halong Bay, and see the real Vietnam on a tour of the Mekong Delta.
The highlights are many - and on everyone's list would be the big cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City - as they are full of delights.
However, the smaller towns of Hue and Hoi An are also must see's. Hue - the former capital of Vietnam - is a delightful town on the banks of the Perfume River - with a walled citadel and temples, palaces, pavilions and tombs all providing insights to the Vietnamese deep heritage.
Hoi An is an ancient riverside town, and quite simply the most enchanting place on the Vietnamese coast.
Another amazing experience is Halong Bay - which we explore in style on a traditional boat for an overnight cruise. As we sail, we’ll admire the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea, and we’ll even enter one of the vast caves.
Vietnam has tropical climate with annual monsoons. Rainy seasons in the north and south are from May to September, and in the central regions you will find heavy rainfall from September to January. The cool but mostly dry winter lasts from November to April when temperatures average 17-22°C.
Layers - we recommend you take loose, breathable clothing that covers your knees and shoulders plus a light jacket or fleece / warm layers for the evening during cooler months.
We always recommend comfortable shoes so you can enjoy walking around the destination.
Vietnam is UTC + 7 hours
