Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

VIETNAM

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Renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1975 in honour of the nationalist leader, most people still call Vietnam's largest city Saigon. Saigon buzzes with energy; everyone is up to something, buying, selling, building, moving, this is a city that doesn't have time to sleep. The estimated 3 million motorbikes clog streets passing beautiful French colonial buildings standing beside newly-built skyscrapers, women dressed in Vietnam's traditional ao dai tunics cycle past Gucci and Louis Vuitton boutiques and crowded western cafes.

> Itineraries visiting Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

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.

Meandering Down the Mekong - 22 days from £ 4995 per person

This is our ‘super luxe’ Mekong itinerary. Sleeping both on the boat and in hotels, you will experience four countries – Thailand, Laos, Cambodia & Vietnam – to get the full flavour of the Mekong’s romance. Experience not just the river’s natural beauty, but also the culture surrounding it, the mountains of Chang Mai and the history of Saigon.

Pandaw Mekong Cruise - 14 days from £ 2845 per person

Ideal for people who like to cruise. Pandaw is not the only vessel that does this route; we have many different boats available depending on the style and size you prefer. This trip is more of a countryside cruise, providing a feel for life on the Mekong rather than stopping to view specific sites.

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.