Vietnam

Vietnam is a land of diverse contrasts, offering bustling megacities and rural splendour for the intrepid traveller to get lost in – discover the best that the country has to offer on a tailor-made holiday with Gane and Marshall.

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Vietnam Holidays

Vietnam is an assault on the senses, a land of patchwork emerald-green rice paddies worked the traditional way, remote mountains home to diverse hill tribes, an extended coastline offering fabulous beaches, and buzzing cities where past meets present in streets crammed with thousands of motorbikes.

Vietnam and Myanmar

All our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful – we particularly warmed to Hnaung Hnaung Htwe at Inle.

Paul

Vietnam By Region

Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam is packed with places to visit, from the historic city of Hue, the former royal capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, to the charming, UNESCO world heritage site of Hoi An.....

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Hanoi

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a city of many contrasts where the past meets the present. Spend a few days here exploring the traditional Old Quarter, the lavish French Quarter, and sampling the bes....

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Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

Vietnam’s largest and most vibrant city, the former capital of the South contrasts sharply with the more sedate capital in the North. Spend a few days here before venturing further south into the Meko....

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Mekong Delta

Crisscrossed by the tributaries of the Mekong River, the Delta is a watery landscape broken up by lush green rice paddies and fruit plantations. Life is very much lived on the river, the peace broken ....

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Northern Vietnam

Within easy reach of the capital, Hanoi, Northern Vietnam offers a multitude of natural and cultural attractions: cruise the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay on a traditional Vietnamese junk; ....

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Northwest Vietnam and Sapa

Vietnam's Northwest province (Tay Bac) is a hilly region dominated by Mount Fansipan, the highest peak in Indochina. The region is popular with trekkers, but many also come by train from Hanoi to visi....

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Our Vietnam Itineraries

Complete Vietnam

Comprehensive 15-day itinerary covering North, South and Central Vietnam, visiting the northern and southern capitals of Hanoi and Saigon, the imperial capital Hue, the world heritage town of Hoi An, beautiful Ha Long Bay, the beach at Nha Trang, and the Mekong Delta.

Destination

  • Vietnam

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £1689 pp

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Southern Highlights of Vietnam

Discover Southern Vietnam's many contrasts, from the bustle of urban Saigon and the Mekong Delta, to the natural splendour of Cat Tien National Park and the cool climes of highland Da Lat.

Destination

  • Vietnam

Experience

  • Cruise Holidays
  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £1487 pp

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Northern Highlights of Vietnam

Discover northern Vietnam on foot, by bike, by train and by boat on this 12-day itinerary that focuses on the region's natural and cultural highlights. Go hill-walking in Sapa, take the sleeper train between Hanoi and Lao Cai, and cruise Ha Long Bay. Other regions visited include beautiful Cuc Phuong National Park and the Duong Lam & Ky Son ancient villages.

Destination

  • Vietnam

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays

Prices from £1495 pp

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The Remote North of Vietnam

Escape the beaten path on this journey into Vietnam's northern highlands. Trek and bike to isolated hamlets in Mai Chau, learn about Vietnam's colonial-era history and independence struggle in Dien Bien Phu & Son La, and discover some of the country's most splendid scenery in the hills around Sapa. This 13-day itinerary starts and ends in Hanoi, and includes an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay.

Destination

  • Vietnam

Experience

  • Cultural Holidays
  • Walking and Climbing

Prices from £1950 pp

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Vietnam By Activity

Additional Information

Visa Requirements

Until 30 June 2018 British, French, German, Spanish and Italian passport holders do not require a visa for a stay of up to 15 days – this is a temporary visa waiver. For longer stays, a tourist visa is required, and can be applied for online via the e-visa service at https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/. Alternatively, a visa application form can be downloaded from the website of the Vietnamese embassy in London –  www.vietnamembassy.org.uk. The visa processing time is normally seven days and costs approx. £54; the embassy is open 9.30-12.30 Mon-Fri except Public Holidays.

All other nationalities must obtain a visa for entering Vietnam.

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