Vietnam, The "Mekong" Country

The Vietnam you see today is steeped in ancient rites and traditions that have survived – even thrived – throughout the bumps and scrapes of history.

It’s a place where handmade water puppets spin elaborate tales, singing kites soar overhead, solemn generals strategize in games of human chess that are both elegant and serene, highland markets promise the hope of love to young villagers, and Mekong River markets float.

A passion for beauty flows from poetry and paintings, from palaces and pagodas. It’s a beauty rooted in the past and complimented by the natural surroundings of the present.

Sharp-angled mountains, cloaked in dense foliage, jut from forest and sea. Impossibly long stretches of white sand shimmer under the warm afternoon sun. Lush vegetation masks rivers edge. Immense caves gulp seawater. Ho Chi Minh City is calling out to you. Hanoi is whispering your name. And the beaches are giving you the eye.

In the north, breathtaking scenery in the Sapa Higlands and spectacular seascapes in Halong Bay. In the centre, the World Heritage sites of Hoi An and Hue. In the south, the frenetic city of Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon) and the green fields of the Mekong Delta... Vietnam has so much to offer.

Cruise along the Mekong river and bargain at local floating markets. Take a biking holiday through the Sapa Highlands and visit Vietnam's ethnic hilltribes, explore Vietnam's "rice bowl"the Mekong Delta, or chill out on a pristine beach and simply relax.

Let us show you around Vietnam.

Small groups, a choice of accommodation, full or half board transport and knowledgeable guides to give you an insight into this amazing country.

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