Hanoi by Vintage Motorbike
Explore the quaint French quarter by Russian Minsk Motorbike.
This holiday to Vietnam is a great option for first-time visitors to the country. Take in classic highlights including Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Hue but also experience rural life with an overnight Mekong cruise and a countryside cycle around Hoi An.
Explore the quaint French quarter by Russian Minsk Motorbike.
Kayak through the spectacular limestone karst peaks and lagoons of Halong Bay.
Watch river life glide past, stopping to meet locals and wander among villages and rice fields.
Step back to colonial times exploring the crumbling citadel walls of Hue with its picturesque riverside setting.
Vietnam is a country rich with history, wide smiles, delicious food and brimming with culture and spectacular scenery. Experiencing life as a local – on the back of a motorbike, a sampan cruising along hidden waterways of the Mekong or exploring the food scene and artisans of Hoi An, is what this iconic journey offers. The essential luxuries of travel have not been forgotten with our knowledgeable guides, who can open creaky wooden doors into elegant properties to relax in at the end of a busy day.
Day 1
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi
Day 3 - 4
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Day 5
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue
Day 6
Hue
Day 7
Hue - Hoi An
Day 8 - 9
Hoi An
Day 10
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
Day 13
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
Day 14
Ho Chi Minh
Day 1
Hanoi
Day 2
Hanoi
Explore the quaint French quarter by Russian Minsk Motorbike.
Day 3 - 4
Hanoi - Halong Bay
Kayak through the spectacular limestone karst peaks and lagoons of Halong Bay.
Day 5
Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue
Day 6
Hue
Step back to colonial times exploring the crumbling citadel walls of Hue with its picturesque riverside setting.
Day 7
Hue - Hoi An
Day 8 - 9
Hoi An
Day 10
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh
Day 12
Ho Chi Minh - Mekong Delta
Overnight on the Mekong River and watch river life glide past, stopping to meet locals and wander among villages and rice fields.
Day 13
Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh
Day 14
Ho Chi Minh
Vietnam is rich with history, from new and old, European to Indo Chinese. Hanoi, with its French influence, felt in both its food and architecture and Hue, with its 19th century Citadel, porcelain urns and curling roofs, home to heavy bombing during the TET offensive. Along the coast find the UNESCO town of Hoi An, a hybrid of styles with Japanese bridges, ancient garden houses and vibrant food scene. Just one hour from Ho Chi Minh City are the Cu Chi Tunnels, a 200 kilometre long tunnel complex – a clear reminder of difficulties faced during the war with the west.
Combined with this history is a colourful and enthusiastic vibrancy, making the past fuse with today’s modern culture.
The food in Vietnam is just glorious with varying dishes, all emitting delicious aromas and colours as you wander the streets and markets. The Vietnamese love gathering to be served some Pho, a meat-based rice noodle broth, and the amount of fresh greens in the markets is staggering. One of the best ways to experience the local cuisine is to take a food tour, perhaps travelling like a local on the back of a vintage Vespa or motorbike, stopping to sample street food.
Alternatively, head to the home of a top Vietnamese chef, shopping for ingredients at the market before cooking and dining together.
The charming town of Hoi An is a perfect pit stop for a few days to relax on the beach and explore the rural landscape by bike. Other beach options can be found further south including the tropical islands of Con Dao or Phu Quoc. The weather in the south offers a pleasant year round climate.
Why not extend your trip to Vietnam and spend some time exploring the valleys and mountains around Sapa; a hill station where rice terraces and hill tribe villages are the perfect location for some gentle walking.
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Dry and warm weather prevails throughout the majority of the country. The only exception is in the northern alpine regions, where it can be surprisingly chilly. Halong Bay can be quite hazy so you may not get the best views at this time.
Dry and warm weather continues across the majority of the country, but the alpine north remains much colder. Experience the Lunar New Year, the biggest festival of the year, with colourful red and yellow in the streets.
The busiest month, but for good reason. All regions experience good weather and the ideal time to see Halong Bay with clear skies.
Also peak season, as the great weather continues across the country, and the beaches warm up. The chilly mornings are gone in the alpine north but showers become a little more frequent.
Countrywide, temperatures are soaring, and the chances of a shower are increasing. A great time to explore the varied central region which remains hot and dry.
Central Vietnam is the place to be, as there is plenty of sunshine and warmth. Showers are possible in the south and north, but there will be fewer tourists in general.
The fine weather continues in central regions, with plenty of sunshine and little rain. The northern alpine regions are at their warmest, but there is a good chance of a shower.
Temperatures peak across the country, with central Vietnam continuing to enjoy the best weather. The most frequent showery month for many other regions.
The tables turn, with the central regions becoming wetter, whilst the other regions become drier. A good time to return to the alpine regions of the north, and Halong Bay.
A fantastic time to explore the alpine north. Trek in Sapa or get off the tourist trail in Ha Giang. It’s a quieter time in general as the central regions have their wettest months.
The start of the high season, with the northern alpine regions remaining good for hiking if a little cooler. The central region is still wet, but the rest of the country will generally be hot and dry.
The season gets into full swing, especially as Christmas approaches. Beaches open up as the central region starts to dry out, and the majority of the country is hot and dry.
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