Yep! Vietnam and Bali are the top two destinations to go to at the moment for travelers looking for a fantastic Southeast Asia vacation. From time to time, visitors feel destined to follow the heartbeat of these two countries: cruising in the breeze of Halong Bay, trying local cooking, participating in the floating markets in Can Tho, posing at Bali attractions, and enjoying tropical beaches.
Come and connect yourself with their diversity and make this vacation the recollection of a lifetime.
Tour Highlights
Enjoy a full-board junk sailing from Hanoi to Bai Tu Long.
Witness the towering karsts islands on the jade sea waters.
Take a breezy cyclo ride around the Hue Old Quarter with its fine bridges.
Experience unique local street eats.
Step back into history in the former Imperial Palace of Vietnam.
Hug the North Pacific coastline on a very scenic road trip.
Visit the local market and learn Vietnamese cookery.
Have a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.
Join in the daily trade at the floating market of Can Tho.
Discover the Vietnam War stories behind the Cu Chi Tunnels.
Sip on a coconut at the Beach of Nusa Penida and take in its natural beauty.
Pose with a traditional Balinese fishing boat at Tirta Gangga Water Palace.
Ride an ATV on the beach, and cross a freshwater river in a Balinese village.
What Our Customers Said
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Vietnam & UAE FANTASTIC tour! Thank you Albee Ning!
Albee was INCREDIBLE. She arranged a 9-day private tour of both North and South Vietnam. No stone was left unturned: a private cruise up the Mekong; excellent hotel reservations; personal, caring tour guides; MoreConsumer, Jun 2020
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We traveled with Asia Highlights…
My husband and I had an absolutely wonderful 5 1/2 week trip that was organized by the exceptional Ruby Zhao. We have traveled a lot and Ruby is the VERY BEST AGENT we have ever had! MoreLurinda Smith Barton Barnwell, Mar 2020
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We were.very satisfied with Asia…Four Great Weeks in China and Viet Nam
Asia Highlights was very efficient at advising us on what to see and the best routes to take, but they were also very flexible in integrating our own ideas in regard of travel destinations and accommodations. MoreEva and Jim, Oct 2019
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We were.very satisfied with Asia…Four Great Weeks in China and Viet Nam
During our four weeks in China and Viet Nam we experienced excellent guides and drivers who were employees of Asia. Highlights. MoreEva and Jim, Oct 2019
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Trip to Vietnam with Asia Highlights was well above expectations
My 12-day private trip to Vietnam was a very rewarding experience, and every day was fantastic, and well above expectations. My trip was perfectly well prepared and organized by Lissy Syoo from Asia Highlights, Morecdietp, May 2019
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Trip to Vietnam with Asia Highlights was well above expectations
In summary, every day, every hour, every moment that I spent in Vietnam was so beautiful and extraordinary. It was also a great educational experience for me. I was very fortunate to have all the guides I had. Morecdietp, May 2019
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Repeat Customer
We traveled with China Highlights in 2015 and were completely satisfied, so when they emailed that they now were arranging trips to SE Asia we didn't even consider looking at other tour companies. MoreTerry, Feb 2019
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Repeat Customer
We spent three weeks in Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam. We were a group of six and had absolutely no issues whatsoever. It would be impossible to list everything we liked about our tour. MoreTerry, Feb 2019
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Suggested Itinerary for Inspiration
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Welcome to Vietnam! Upon arrival, your guide will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Tonight, enjoy your dinner at a well-selected local restaurant.
Depart from Hanoi and travel about four hours to Halong Bay. Take a small boat to your junk, which will be anchored just offshore.
After a short safety briefing, set sail to the outer reaches of Bai Tu Long Bay, passing stunning limestone islands jutting out of the jade waters. Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son cave before relaxing on a white sandy beach or taking to the water for a spot of kayaking.
In the evening join in a cooking demonstration before a pleasant evening meal on board.
Start a new day with tai chi on the sundeck with a beautiful morning view of Bai Tu Long, followed by a cup of tea or coffee and breakfast in the fresh air while cruising to the Cong Do area.
Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave, one of hundreds in the Halong Bay area, before enjoying a final example of Halong hospitality with an early buffet lunch on the way back to the harbor.
We would then drive to Hanoi in the afternoon.
Begin the morning with Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, showcasing the man who led Vietnam's campaign for independence from French colonial rule. See the one pillar pagoda, the presidential palace, and the 11th century Temple of Literature, honoring Confucius.
Take a breezy cyclo ride through the Old Quarter's 36 streets. In the evening, your guide will take you on a culinary adventure of Old-Quarter street food. Taste noodles, breads, and snacks, and dessert from Hanoi's best-known ice-cream parlor.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival, your Hue guide will transfer you to your hotel.
After a short rest, start our half day city tour that covers the Imperial City of Hue and a Vietnamese emperor's mausoleum — Tu Duc Royal Tomb.
In the evening, starting from your hotel a cyclo driver will give you a relaxing ride through the bustling rush-hour streets of Hue. Stop to taste some of Hue's famous street eats and a glass of che (sweet soup) in a hidden eatery.
Depart from your hotel in Hue, and continue south to the riverside town of Hoi An. The five-hour trip hugs the coastline of the Pacific Ocean with breathtaking views particularly as the road winds its way up Hai Van Pass ('Ocean Cloud Pass').
As you pass through the city of Danang, stop at Cham Sculpture Museum. The Cham civilization ruled central Vietnam from the 2nd to 13th centuries and is considered an extremely important contributor to the nation's religion and culture.
In the morning, we would visit a local produce market before cruising along the Thu Bon River to Red Bridge Cooking School. There you would tour the school's herb gardens and enjoy an informal cooking lesson. Your chef would explain the secrets of popular Hoi An specialties.
Hoi An is famous for dishes like cao lau, a medley of yellow noodles, pork slices, and pickled hot peppers, and mi quang, a noodle dish featuring boiled quail eggs and chunks of baked rice cake.
The 8th Day in Vietnam would provide you with some time on your own after a week's touring. Have a good rest and make your own discoveries. Your guide and hotel would be glad to facilitate your plans.
Your guide in Hoi An will meet you at the lobby of your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Can Tho.
Upon arrival, your local guide will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel.
Depart from Can Tho to Cai Be township to board the Cai Be Princess for a leisurely cruise on the busy waterways of the Mekong Delta.
Board a sampan to explore the canal's hidden mangroves, a house built in the 19th century, and local cottage industries producing coconut candy and puffed rice (local "popcorn").
Take lunch at Le Longanier Restaurant, an exquisite colonial-style villa in a lush tropical garden by the river, and a short canal-side walk to Ba Bon Bridge before returning to Can Tho.
It's an early start to the day as you go by boat the daily floating market of Can Tho. Experience the flurry of vendors trading their wares, as boats teeming with fruit, vegetables, and household goods ply the waters. Then travel on to Ho Chi Minh City, about 4 hours' drive.
Journey to the Cu Chi Tunnels through countryside that was once a stronghold of the Viet Cong.
First watch a short video about what life was like for soldiers in the cramped tunnels, central to the famous 1968 Tet Offensive. The tunnels served as living quarters, supply routes, and hospitals for thousands of guerilla fighters. American bombers' hundreds of bombs have left huge tell-tale craters behind. Today, the tunnels are a testimony to the Vietnamese people's resiliency.
Your guide will meet you at your hotel and transfer you to the airport for your flight to Bali.
Upon arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, meet your local Bali guide for a 4-day holiday and journey through photogenic spots in Bali. You will be transferred directly to your hotel in Seminyak for check in and overnight adjustment to the pace of Bali.
A fun 45-minute speedboat ride will bring you to Nusa Penida, where your driver will be waiting. Drive for an hour to the east side of the island to visit Diamond Beach, with a panoramic view of a diamond-shaped cliff, fine-sand beaches, and perfectly turquoise ocean. Try a thrilling swing experience there.
The second stop is Kelingking Beach, one of the most striking natural landmarks in Indonesia. The breathtaking viewpoint is most famous for its striking resemblance to a Tyrannosaurus Rex!
Travel to Tirta Gangga Water Palace, a veritable treasure trove of photogenic backdrops. Breakfast there.
At Bukit Asah (Asah Hill), capture panoramic views of rugged shore connecting with azure-blue water.
Snap Virgin Beach, with few crowds, clean white sand, and crystal-clear water. Sunbathe or swim before travelling back to your hotel.
Later, ride an ATV across black sand beaches, a freshwater river, a Balinese village, and expansive paddies, where farmers are at work.
Breakfast will be served at your hotel. Enjoy a leisurely morning before your transfer to the airport to catch a flight back home.The day is yours for a last dose of leisurely relaxation before our guide meets you for your airport transfer to catch your flight home
Hopefully, our 16-day journey can make yet another inspiring and revitalizing vacation. Contact us to make it your own.
Ideas for Making This Trip Uniquely Yours
Special experiences can be added to brighten a honeymoon trip, a family vacation, a birthday, or satisfy personal interests.
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Water Sports in Halong Bay
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Countryside Adventures in Hoi An
For adventures |
A Romantic Dinner with ocean view
For couples |
Yoga Class in Bali
For Yoga lovers |
Street Food Hunting in Bali
For foodies |
White Water Rafting
For adventurers |
Volcano Sunrise Trekking
For adventurers |
Hand-Picked Hotels
We select hotels with style and local features. Let us know your preferences and we'll find your ideal hotel.
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Hotel with superb location in central Hanoi
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Overnight on a Junk Cruise that provides unique experience
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Hotel owns the great view of the Perfume River
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Resort that got its own private beach in Hoi An
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Resort on the banks of the Hau River, quiet but convenient
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Hotel located in center of the active Ho Chi Minh city
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Hotel on the magical western coast of tropical Bali
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Our Service Includes:
- Private transfers and English-speaking tour guide
- All guided sightseeing as detailed in the itinerary
- Hotel accommodation mentioned in the itinerary
- Breakfasts at hotels and lunches for every guided day
- Governmental taxes
Tour code: ah-id-12
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