Two weeks in Vietnam, from Hanoi to Hội An
From Hanoi to Hội An, follow our seven stops across Vietnam. The map reveals the route as the story unfolds.
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Hanoi
A lively beginning among Old Quarter lanes, cafés and first encounters.
Our first encounter with Vietnam: loud, generous and impossible to forget.
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Karst islands and water make for a remarkable landscape, best explored without rushing.
An iconic stop, with our honest impressions of this much visited bay.
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Rice fields, limestone mountains and cycling paths: this is where the pace slows down.
A nature-filled pause between the city and the landscapes farther south.
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Beneath the mountains, the caves change the scale of the journey entirely.
Nature and surprises before heading towards the former imperial cities.
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Another side of Vietnam, with imperial heritage, gardens and quieter streets.
Here we look for traces of the past as well as present-day surprises.
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A coastal city stop, between wide beaches and contemporary energy.
A natural transition before ending the route in Hội An.
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Lanterns, markets and riverside lanes bring this first route to a close.
A final stop to enjoy, wander and look back at the journey.
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This route ends in Hội An. Discover more places, guides and stories in Vietnam, or explore our other itineraries.