Hanoi

VIETNAM

Regions

In 1010 Emperor Ly Thai To founded his capital on the fertile banks of the Red River, which he christened 'City of the Ascending Dragon'. A millennium later, Hanoi remains Vietnam's political centre with its crowded streets lined with reminders of its long and tumultuous history. Moving at a slower pace than southern Saigon, there are plenty of tranquil neighbourhoods to explore with ochre-coloured colonial style buildings, tree-lined avenues and lakes. There is still lots of excitement in the alleyways and streets of the Old Quarter which team with life and myriad motorbikes. Whilst here take the opportunity to enjoy a bowl of pho by Hoan Kiem Lake, discover the grisly Hanoi Prison, also known as the Hanoi Hilton, or visit Ho Chi Minh, embalmed in his very own Soviet style monolith mausoleum.

> Itineraries visiting Hanoi

Bonjour Vietnam - 12 days from £ 2680 per person

This tour is ideal for food-lovers. Enjoy cooking courses in Hue, lunch at fantastic local restaurants, purchase fruit and taste the street food in the markets of Hoi An and Dalat. You can do a cooking course in any or all of the cities you travel to.

Classic Vietnam and Angkor - 14 days from £ 3205 per person

This is one of our most popular trips and constantly gets marvellous feedback from clients. It includes a very extensive tour of Vietnam with two nights in each location, including a junk cruise in Halong Bay. You will end in Cambodia exploring the temples of Angkor, relaxing and taking in the sights of Siem Reap.

Grand Tour of Vietnam - 16 days from £ 3025 per person

Start in Hanoi, end in Saigon, and enjoy the best of Vietnam in between! Span Vietnam's history - from her Chinese occupation, Khmer influences, French colonial period and the American War. See the Cu Chi Tunnels, the DMZ in Hue and the Ho Chi Min Trail (for war history buffs). Other highlights include a luxury cruise on Halong Bay and downtime in Dalat, a cool French hill station town with a lovely atmosphere and one of our favourite markets.

The Gems of Indochina - 12 days from £ 3255 per person

This trip gives you the perfect taste of Indochina in under two weeks. Despite travelling through three countries – Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia – it is perfectly paced. Snappy and to the point, but very pleasant and manageable.

The Wonders of Indochina - 17 days from £ 5650 per person

This trip gives you the most luxurious taste of Indochina. Enjoy Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia’s best boutique hotels, including one of the world’s most extraordinary beach resorts – the Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay, Vietnam. Stay here on a perfectly timed beach break sandwiched between historic Hanoi and cultural Siem Reap.

Whistle-stop Vietnam - 12 days from £ 2040 per person

Perfect for people who want to do Vietnam in under 2 weeks. You’ll take in all the highlights, including bedding down at the historic Sofitel hotel, Hanoi, and discovering the amazing street food and beaches around the fairytale town of Hoi An.