Luxury Holidays
in Vietnam

Vietnam is located at the crossroads of Southern and Eastern Asia on the trade routes between Europe and the Far East. Its coastline is an incredible 2140 miles long and it borders China in the north, Laos in the northwest and Cambodia in the southwest. Since its reunification in 1976 Hanoi has been its capital. One of the easiest ways to see the many highlights of this diverse country is to take an organised tour. You could start with the wonders of the vibrant and atmospheric capital of Hanoi. The French left a big influence on the city during their rule in the late 19th century so there‘s an abundance of French colonial architecture to see plus many other fascinating places such as the bustling market, The Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh’s home museum and mausoleum.No visit to Hanoi would be complete without a trip to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay which consists of almost 2000 limestone islands. Some of these islands are hollow with incredible caves. Take a cruise around the bay where you will pass floating fishing villages. It's an amazing place where you're sure to take plenty of photographs. To travel further afield, you can take a flight so you get to see the main areas of interest such as Hue, Danang and Hoi An. You can take a full-day tour of Hue which takes in the Thien Mu Temple - an octagonal tower of seven tiers rising above the Perfume River. The hills surrounding Hue are dotted with the tombs of the Nguyen Dynasty emperors. Hoi An takes you across the Pass of Ocean Clouds and, as Hoi An itself does not allow cars, it’s a great place to walk around and pop into the many galleries and handicraft centres. Also, a visit to the famous Japanese Bridge is a must. Danang is one of the most ancient cities in Vietnam and was once the centre of the Cham Dynasty. During the Vietnam War, it was home to a big air base used by the South Vietnamese and the US, and it was made famous by the film “Good Morning Vietnam”.From Danang, it’s just a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon as it's formerly known. It is more cosmopolitan than Hanoi and, again, there is a French feel about the city. Places to visit include the former Presidential Palace (now a museum) and the surprisingly stunning Central Post Office designed by Gustave Eiffel! Slightly out of the city, there are the Cu Chi Tunnels. These were used by the Viet Cong during the war and are almost like an underground city, complete with field hospitals and meeting rooms. A great follow-up to a tour is a two or three-night stay at one of the impressive Vietnam beach resorts. Most of the beaches are in the southern half of Vietnam and include An Bang beach and Ninh Van Bay. Mui Ne, once a fishing village, is now a popular beach resort and somewhere you can enjoy a range of watersports including kitesurfing and sailing. Designer Travel can create a bespoke holiday itinerary tailored exactly to your requirements for your visit to Vietnam. We are ABTA bonded and we're independent so we have access to a huge range of flight and accommodation choices. Customers love our personalised and friendly service and are choosing to book with us year after year. To contact us, simply complete the enquiry form or give us a call. We'll be delighted to help.