Central Vietnam Discovery

Discover the enchanting UNESCO World Heritage town with lantern making and culinary delights.

Four hours, six stops, and more food than you expect: the Hoi An dishes that matter — Cao Lau, White Rose dumplings, Banh Mi, Banh Xeo, and the corner stalls where locals actually eat. Small groups, morning and evening departures.

Hoi An's central market, the nipa palm canals of Cam Thanh, a spinning bamboo basket boat, and a hands-on cooking class using what you chose at the stalls. Half a day, hotel pick-up included.

Four hours on a bicycle through the villages outside Hoi An's old town: Tra Que herb gardens, areca palm villages, shrimp farms, Thu Bon river tributaries, and a stop at a local café before the easy ride back.

Cycle out of Hoi An's old town to a family lantern workshop, learn the craft from the artisan who runs it, make your own lantern from scratch, and ride back with it. Two hours, bicycle and all materials included.

A half-day in two parts: an afternoon in an artisan family's workshop making your own silk lantern from bamboo and coloured paper, then an evening boat ride on the Thu Bon River as the old town lights up after dark. Small groups, any day of the week.

A full day from Hoi An into the jungle valley of My Son: Tra Kieu ancient capital, the Champa temple ruins, a traditional Cham dance performance, a boat along the Thu Bon River, and the carpentry village that built Hoi An's old town. Lunch and all entrance fees included.

A boutique overnight cruise on Lan Ha Bay: suite with private balcony and bathtub, cave kayaking, rooftop Jacuzzi, onboard cooking class, and a bay that sees a fraction of Ha Long's boat traffic.

Cruise through Lan Ha Bay, bike into Viet Hai through Cat Ba National Park, climb to a 360-degree three-bay summit, eat lunch at a local family home, then kayak at Ba Trai Dao. Nine hours, all in.

Relax on pristine beaches and explore the stunning Marble Mountains and iconic Golden Bridge.

The full Ha Giang circuit in three days: Quan Ba Heaven's Gate, the Ma Pi Leng Pass above the gorge, a boat into Tu San Canyon, and a night in a Tay stilt-house homestay at Du Gia. Ride pillion or take the handlebars yourself. All meals, accommodation, fuel and entrance fees included.

A point-to-point Easy Rider route connecting Vietnam's two finest northern provinces: start in Ha Giang, finish in Cao Bang, covering new ground every day. Ma Pi Leng Pass, Lung Cu Flagpole, Khau Coc Cha Pass, Pac Bo Cave, and Ban Gioc Waterfall. All meals, lodging and entrance fees included.