Vietnam is a captivating mix of culture, scenery, people and history. Immerse yourself in the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi, or explore the countryside and coastline as you hike, bike and kayak through the spectacular valleys, beaches and mountains of Vietnam. Observe the local culture of Vietnam on tour or discover life along its waterways on a Mekong river cruise.
Board a traditional junk to weave between the limestone karsts that rise up from the placid water of Halong Bay. Visit floating villages, explore the caves and secluded bays, and enjoy sunset from the deck.
Get a Taste of Hoi An
Wander Hoi An’s beautiful lantern lined streets and shop the local markets for delicious fresh produce. Learn about this pretty town and unlock the secrets of Vietnamese cuisine as you craft delightful traditional dishes in a cooking class.
Recent Reviews
What our clients are saying about their journeys through Vietnam
Amazing trip in comfort and luxury provided by scenic tours. All hotel accomodations were 5 star comfort, tour guides local and knowledgeable, service and dining experience on cruise unparalleled. Outstanding service provided by Tracey with booking and follow through.
The trip went exceedingly well. Tracey did a brilliant job despite our requiring Premium Economy and despite Singapore Airlines changing the flights. The three days each side of the cruise went well although for two people in their mid 80s the walking combined with the temperature and humidity was a bit much. Were we to book again we would ensure that read more whilst we are reasonably fit we would not embark on such a strenuous journey at such a hot time of year. We would certainly book with you again.
Vietnam and Cambodia by land, air and river cruise Best of Vietnam and CambodiaRobyn and Michael, VIC, Australia, Apr 2026
Our tour with APT was very well organised and run, with an excellent local Tour Director and knowledgeable local guides. Hotel accommodation, included meals and the one week Mekong River Cruise were generally excellent. While it was not a cheap way to travel, we appreciated the all-inclusive nature of the tour (including not having to search for local read more restaurants most of the time, or worry about tipping). The itinerary nevertheless provided enough choices to limit group sizes for activities and cater to different tastes and abilities. The tour attracted a cohort who were mainly retired and well-travelled Australians and New Zealanders, generally active and curious. There were plenty of opportunities to get up close to local life, and to hear from knowledgeable local guides, while retreating to the bubble of a luxury hotel or cruise boat at night.
We have just completed the Majestic Mekong River cruise and below is my feedback. Once again Travelmarel have exceeded our expectations and please pass on my feedback to the fabulous onboard team. We thoroughly enjoyed our recent cruise from Vietnam to Cambodia along the beautiful Mekong river on the RV Amalotus.There were lots of opportunities to read more site see on set tours or to do what one wished. We love that flexibility, as after all it’s our trip to enjoy! The onboard staff were amazing to deal with, with nothing ever being a problem. And I won’t even talk about the food as there was so much choice of excellent quality and quantity. Well organised and thoroughly enjoyable trip.
Our TD, Tim Thinh Dinh was brilliant. Very professional, nothing was too much trouble for him and always a simile on his face. Tim is an excellent representative for the APT / Travelmarel Brand in Vietnam and goes over and above to ensure all guests get to have an amazing journey on the ever-changing Mekong River. Hotel Manager Johnny also provided outstanding service and was well supported by an excellent and extremely professional onboard Team. Johnny's attention to detail and customer focus was a real strength. The local guides were also good. Extremely knowledgeable and great sense's of humour. We look forward to many more journeys with APT / Travelmarel. Thank you, and thanks Hannah for yet another well organised holiday.
Pretty awesome trip overall. We took the extended option which included Mai Chau. Definitely worth a visit! The trip was well organised, and in general the tour guides we had at each section were great. Although, we thought the Vietnam guides were of a higher quality than those in Cambodia. It was a little disappointing to be led into Siem Reap read more to see sunrise over Angkor Wat, and not be told the best position to take the sunrise photos from. Many of our tour missed the best photo opportunities. We were extremely lucky to have an initial group of 11 people who undertook the extended tour together (known as the Epic 11), and clicked really well. Added bonus for the trip really.
An excellent experience, thanks to our Tour Director (Yee) and our Cruise Director on the Lotus (Johhny). The TM staff looked after us well from arrival to departure, and everywhere in between. Hotels were all 5*, with spacious rooms and great facilities. Cruise staff, food and service were very good (although the Bhaya is old, cramped and tired, and read more in need of replacement). Locals in both Vietnam and Cambodia were friendly and welcoming; a tribute to their resilience after recent wars and deprivations. Grace, and the rest of her team from GJ, handled our booking with customary efficiency. Overall, an experience to be greatly recommended!
The Vietnamese are no strangers to cycling and you’ll see well-practiced locals effortlessly pedalling bikes piled high with produce through the busy laneways and quiet
When visiting popular tourist destinations like Vietnam, it’s always fun to get off-the-beaten-track and discover hidden gems, in addition to the highlights. Here are