{"id":51629,"date":"2024-10-31T16:23:45","date_gmt":"2024-10-31T16:23:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/vietnam-cambodia-tours-2\/highlights-of-vietnam-copy\/"},"modified":"2025-09-16T12:16:28","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T11:16:28","slug":"the-very-best-of-vietnam","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/vietnam-cambodia-tours\/very-best-of-vietnam-tour\/","title":{"rendered":"The Very Best of Vietnam Tour"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam is a wondrous kaleidoscope of natural landscapes and diverse cultural experiences, and on our 21-day tour you will truly experience The Very Best of Vietnam. As you would expect from Distant Journeys, as we travel from north to south, we experience all the must-see attractions, and explore off the beaten path to find those hidden gems that make this such a compelling country to visit.<\/p>\n<p>We immerse ourselves in the bustling, Vietnamese coffee-fuelled cities, taste its sumptuous cuisine and explore its ancient history through its museums, temples and pagodas. Once-in-a-lifetime experiences await around every corner, from Hue\u2019s Imperial City to the magnificent scenery in Ninh Binh and the waterways of the Mekong Delta. We also include a wonderful two-night cruise in Ha Long Bay. Expect emerald waters punctured by towering karsts, with a magical sunset as the backdrop \u2013 a true highlight of our tour.<\/p>\n<p>Our train journey to Hue is one of Vietnam\u2019s most scenic rail routes and is sure to be another highlight. Some say the journey is just as important as the destination itself and as we travel through this Southeast Asian gem, the scenes that unfurl before us are truly phenomenal.<\/p>\n<p>If you like the idea of just travelling as a couple, or even with a group of friends, then why not consider travelling on our Very Best of Vietnam tour, as a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/vietnam-cambodia-tours\/private-tours-of-vietnam-cambodia\/\"><strong>Private Tour<\/strong><\/a>. You\u2019ll have the same expertly crafted itinerary and stay in the same hand-picked hotels, yet have the exclusivity of your own vehicle and guide.<\/p>\n<p>Take the opportunity to extend your holiday with 3 nights in <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.distantjourneys.co.uk\/vietnam-cambodia-tours\/luang-prabang-laos\/\">Luang Prabang, Laos<\/a>, <\/strong>which\u00a0is available to add to your Very Best of Vietnam itinerary pre-tour.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SAVE \u00a3200 per person<\/strong> on Vietnam, Cambodia &amp; Laos tours departing from September 2026. <strong>Book by 30th November 2025.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vietnam is a wondrous kaleidoscope of natural landscapes and diverse cultural experiences, and on our 21-day tour you will truly experience The Very Best of Vietnam. 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