Hoi An is located on the central coast of Vietnam and was formerly one of the leading port cities in the area. The little town is famous for its skillful tailors who can make suits, wallets and shoes. At nighttime, the town comes alive with colourful lanterns hung along the streets. It is easy for tourists to explore the neighborhood and visit local markets. Hoi An is a great place to try the baguette, white rose dumpling and Cao Lau.

The karst seascape of Ha Long Bay is one of the world’s most spellbinding sea views and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With the bay’s scenery best seen by boat, this is prime cruising territory. You should opt for at least an overnight tour to see Ha Long Bay’s iconic views as a day trip doesn’t do it justice. There are plenty of caves in the bay that can be entered including the Hang Sung Sot, with three mammoth caverns, and the Hang Dao Go, with superbly weird stalagmites and stalactites. For most people though, the highlight is simply cruising amid the karsts and soaking up the changing scenery of pinnacles as you pass by.