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Explore with Viking—Vietnam

We invite you to join us on a captivating journey through Vietnam. Experience Ho Chi Minh City’s distinct blend of history and modernity as you take in traditional pagodas, French colonial architecture and towering skyscrapers. Wander through Hanoi’s Old Quarter, stopping to sample local dishes like pho or bánh mì sandwiches. In villages like Tân Châu and Cái Bè, you can get an up-close look at life in the Mekong Delta. Or, set sail on an authentic junk sailboat in scenic Hạ Long Bay, where scores of limestone islands rise from emerald waters.

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Pre & Post Cruise Extensions—Vietnam

Enjoy additional days before or after your voyage to explore your embarkation or disembarkation city, or visit a new destination. Our knowledgeable local Viking hosts will be available to help you make the most of your time with tailored cultural and dining recommendations.

  • Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

    2 Nights

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Extend Your Cruise with 2 Nights in Hanoi & Ha Long Bay

Begin your journey in Southeast Asia with a ride through the verdant farmlands of the Red River Delta from Hanoi to Ha Long Bay, then board a traditional wooden junk for an afternoon cruise and learn about the bay’s features, history, and ecosystem

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Old Quarter, Hanoi, Vietnam

Day 1 - Hanoi

Fly into Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Take the rest of the day to relax after your flight. Your Viking Tour Director is available to help you plan your time in Hanoi so you can make the most of your visit.

Ha Long Bay

Day 2 - Ha Long Bay

After breakfast, ride through the rich farmlands of the Red River Delta, with its terraced rice fields, water buffalo and lush greenery. Board a traditional wooden junk for your Ha Long Bay cruise. Enjoy lunch while learning about the bay’s features, history and ecosystem, as well as the legends that surround its various rock formations, islets, caves and grottoes. Visit Heavenly Residence Grotto and Driftwood Grotto, then disembark at Ha Long Pier and check in to your hotel. (B, L)

Ha Long Bay

Day 3 - Ha Long Bay & Hanoi

Awaken to the spectacular Ha Long Bay seascape, perhaps taking a walk along the shore in the early-morning mist. After breakfast, ride back to Hanoi to check in to your hotel. Other cruisetour guests will be joining you there; tomorrow, your cruisetour begins with a historic city tour of Hanoi. (B)

Your Accommodations

Pan Pacific Hanoi

Located in the Old Quarter, the Pan Pacific Hotel is well-situated for exploring the rich history and exotic charms of Vietnam’s capital city. Guest rooms feature tastefully furnished interiors and picturesque views. A range of restaurants serve international dishes and Cantonese fare, and the rooftop bar, The Summit, offers sweeping city vistas.

Vinpearl Ha Long Bay Resort

Located on its own private island of Đao Reu, this exquisite hotel offers breathtaking views of Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guests can relax in elegant rooms, a spa, or at the indoor and outdoor pools. The two dining options feature authentic Vietnamese cuisine.

All this is included:

  • 1 hotel night in Hanoi; 1 hotel night in Ha Long Bay (as shown or similar)
  • 3 meals: 2 breakfasts (B) & 1 lunch (L)
  • Ha Long Bay Cruise
  • Fully escorted by your Viking Tour Director
  • All transfers

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Optional Shore Excursions
: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.

Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.


The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Extend Your Cruise with 3 Nights in Bangkok

Enjoy ample time to explore Bangkok, Thailand’s dynamic capital. Visit ancient palaces, temples, parks and museums, attend a traditional dance and theater performance or take advantage of world-class shopping.

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Bangkok Grand Palace

Day 1 - Bangkok, Thailand

Fly to Bangkok and transfer to your hotel. Depending on your flight’s arrival time, you may have time to tour some of the various wats (monastery temples), explore Chinatown or shop at the Phahurat Market, also known as Little India. A Viking Host is available to help you plan your time in Bangkok so you can make the most of your visit.

Bangkok Grand Palace

Day 2 - Bangkok, Thailand

Today, tour Bangkok’s Grand Palace. Dating back to the late 1700s, this walled complex, featuring golden pagodas and spires, has been the royal family’s main residence for more than 150 years and houses the entire administrative seat of government. Venture through Bangkok’s Chinatown to Wat Pho, known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Take the rest of the day to shop; Bangkok offers everything from colorful open air markets to some of the most sophisticated shopping malls in the world. (B)

Bangkok Wat Arun River

Day 3 - Bangkok, Thailand

Today, discover Bangkok’s Grand Palace. Dating back to the late 1700s, this walled complex, featuring golden pagodas and spires, has been the royal family’s main residence for more than 150 years and houses the entire administrative seat of government. Venture through Bangkok’s Chinatown to Wat Pho, known as the Temple of Reclining Buddha. After, perhaps explore Bangkok’s colorful open-air markets or join an optional excursion to learn about the history of Thai silk. (B)

Day 4 - Bangkok, Thailand

After breakfast, check out of your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City to begin your cruisetour. (B)

Your Accommodations

The Peninsula Bangkok

The Peninsula Bangkok is located along the Chao Phraya River in the heart of lively Bangkok. Guest rooms are richly furnished, offering Thai-style comfort and striking river views. After a day exploring the sights or relaxing in the palatial on-site spa, guests can dine on contemporary Thai or Chinese cuisine in a tropical riverside garden setting.

All this is included:

  • 3 hotel nights in Bangkok (as shown or similar)
  • 3 meals: 3 breakfasts (B)
  • 2 guided tours: Tour of the Grand Palace; Longtail Boat Tour of the Canals
  • Services of a Viking Host
  • Flight from Bangkok to Ho Chi Minh City
  • All transfers

NOTE:
Optional Shore Excursions
: a selection of additional excursions may be available to enhance your extension experience. Optional excursions will be bookable in MyVikingJourney.com when your cruise shore excursions open for sale.

Extension is not available on all departure dates; confirm availability & seasonal pricing when booking. Pricing may vary by departure or activity date. Activity order may vary. Accommodations are subject to change depending on availability; if advertised hotel is not available, a similar hotel will be confirmed. Any included flights are economy class. Luggage restrictions may apply on intra-country flights. Specific details will be provided once program is confirmed. Shore excursions are subject to change and may vary by departure.


The following meals are included for all days as listed: B = Breakfast; L = Lunch; D = Dinner

Shore Excursions—Vietnam

Enjoy a complimentary shore excursion in each port of call. Or, choose from a wide selection of optional onshore experiences designed to immerse you in your destination. To learn more, browse some of our most popular shore excursions or explore our cruise itineraries below.

  • Historic Hanoi

    Get an excellent overview of Hanoi on this comprehensive full-day excursion.

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  • Sa Ðéc & Mekong Delta by Sampan

    Take a sampan tour through the canals of the Mekong Delta for an up-close view of life in its colorful backwaters.

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  • Cái Bè Village

    For the quintessential Mekong Delta experience, board a local sampan to the village of Cái Bè.

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    Included
  • AO Show

    Witness a cultural performance representing the current cultural reckoning of Vietnamese life in a grand setting.

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Historic Hanoi

Duration: 2 hours 45 minutes      

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Vietnam’s 1,000-Year-Old Capital City

Get an excellent overview of Hanoi on this comprehensive full-day excursion. Begin with your guide at the Ho Chi Minh Memorial Complex, which includes the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the museum and the simple stilt house that was the leader’s dwelling from 1948 until his death. Continue to the iconic One Pillar Pagoda, an 11th-century monument rebuilt after the French destroyed it in 1954. Then, enjoy a stroll through the peaceful walled courtyards and graceful gateways of the Temple of Literature. After time for lunch on your own, pass colonial landmarks such as the magnificent Opera House and St. Joseph’s Cathedral on your way to the Museum of Ethnology, which chronicles the nation’s astonishing ethnic diversity. Cap your tour with a visit to Hoa Lo Prison, the notorious “Hanoi Hilton,” where American POWs were held captive during the Vietnam War.

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* Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

Sa Ðéc & Mekong Delta by Sampan

Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes      

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From Floating Markets to Romantic Dalliances

Take a sampan tour through the canals of the Mekong Delta for an up-close view of life in its colorful backwaters. You will board your small boat with a local guide, who will navigate the scenic waters to best advantage. Be on the lookout for local children playing in the water or fishermen casting their nets. Return to Sa Ðéc to explore the busy open air markets. You will also see the romantic home of Mr. Huynh Thuy Le, the titular character in Marguerite Duras’s beloved autobiographical novel The Lover. Born in 1914, Duras grew up here in Sa Ðéc and carried on a fated affair with him while she was a teenage girl in French colonial Vietnam. During your visit, you will admire the unique mix of French and Chinese architecture and see the beautifully preserved courtyard of this treasured national relic site. Afterward, you will return to your ship.

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* Moderate - Walking portions may be long and somewhat challenging with occasional step-ups, stairs and inclines. Total time walking or standing normally ranges from 1.5 to 3 hours.

Cái Bè Village

Duration: 3 hours      

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Experience Daily Life in the Delta

For the quintessential Mekong Delta experience, board a local sampan to the village of Cái Bè. The waterways of the Mekong were once a thriving commercial hub, bustling with farmers selling their wares. Today, although it is a more tranquil affair as most vendors veer toward more modern transportation, you will observe local life as your sampan cruises through a village. As you glide along, hear stories of the history of the market, and the importance of the local cottage industries to villagers. Disembark your boat and head to a factory to witness the production of rice paper, coconut candy and pop rice candy. Visit a local garden where you enjoy fresh fruit and some tea. Enjoy time to engage with locals as you browse these delicious offerings. After, board your sampan for the return journey to your ship, passing the local cathedral as you go.

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* Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

AO Show

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes      

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Enjoy a Captivating Production in the Historic Saigon Opera House

Witness a cultural performance representing the current cultural reckoning of Vietnamese life in a grand setting. Depart your hotel on foot and walk through the stunning city of Ho Chi Minh to the Saigon Opera House, built in 1898. As you approach, admire the impressive architecture, representative of French Colonial times. Once inside, enjoy a drink in this historic atmosphere before heading into the theater itself. Take your seat to witness the AO Show, with “AO” derived from Lang Pho or "village and city." This performance depicts the contrast between these two lifestyles, displaying both the cultural richness of the Vietnamese countryside and the nation’s rapid urbanization. Witness impressive acrobatic acts and a bamboo circus, and hear live music that recalls southern work songs, all aimed at demonstrating the changing world of Vietnam.

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* Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.

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