Hanoi

While rapidly catching up to modern days the Old Quarter of Hanoi still has a timeless, colonial quality to it.  Shopkeepers and hawkers praise their wares, locals munch on noodles in restaurants, or do their morning exercise in the quiet parks around Hoan Kiem Lake.  Further afield lie temples and monuments long forgotten by time but waiting  to be discovered by you.

Halong Bay

Like the scales on a dragon's back, this surreal jumble of limestone cliffs rises up from the ocean's surface high into the sky.  Board a traditional junk, sit back and enjoy the amazing scenery.

Sapa

Sitting at the head of a deep valley, the old French hill station of Sapa is the perfect place from which to explore traditional markets and hilltribe villages.  Hike through a landscape stunning beyond belief, where rice paddies tumble down the mountain like so many cascading waterfalls, the return to town to enjoy a good meal and the stupendous views.

Hue

Situated on the banks of the pretty Perfume River, the old imperial capital of Vietnam invites you to explore its palaces, temples and citadel.  Take a boat trip up the river, or cycle its tranquil riverbanks.

Hoi An

Historic and tranquil, the old town of Hoi An is the perfect place to spend a few days relaxing in street-side cafes, enjoying the culinary delights on offer or perhaps having some clothes tailored for you.  Cycle outside of town and discover beaches and a way of life unchanged in centuries.

Na Thrang

Bustling Na Thrang may seem an unlikely beach destination at first, but hit the town's promenade and beautiful beaches, or take a boat trip out to the islands off shore, and you'll soon realize what all the talk is about.

Dalat

Providing an escape from the hot lowlands, Dalat was the holiday resort of choice for French colonialist.  It still retains a French feel and is the honeymoon capital of the country.  The surrounding countryside is sprinkled with forests, lakes and waterfalls.

Ho Chi Minh City (HCMC or Saigon)

A city racing ever forward in its pursuit of trade and commerce, Saigon is a mix of classy restaurants and swanky bars, street stalls and local markets, high-end boutiques, hotels and mansions.  Dive into the chaos and discover a city unique in Asia if not the world.

Cu Chi tunnels

This huge network of tunnels helped the Viet Cong take control of large swaths of the Saigon countryside.

Mekong Delta

Myriad waterways make up this, the rice bowl of Vietnam.  Take a trip out on to the lazy waters and visit floating markets where vendor's boats overflow with the freshest of produce. Cycle along narrow trails or stay at a village home, and discover a local way of life forgotten by time.