Vietnamese civilization can be traced back 4,000 years. The independent Vietnamese people have fiercely defended their borders over centuries against some of the world’s greatest powers. They have forged a rich culture in the heart of Southeast Asia that is currently enjoying peace and sudden prosperity after decades of war and privation.
The beauty of Vietnam’s landscape is a revelation: few visitors are prepared for the entrancing vistas that continually greet the eye. Emerald-green rice fields comprise a radiant, recurring backdrop, while cloud-enshrouded mountains descend into patchworks of village and plot, and karst limestone pinnacles jut from tranquil bays.
Its ancient Buddhist culture is laced with French-colonial echoes, and an ostensibly Communist political system in infused with wheeler-dealer capitalism. Somnambulant villages play host to timeless rural scenes, while urban centers stage bright lights and big city life to satisfy the most ardent metrophile.
A trip to Vietnam can be justified by virtue of its cuisine alone. The aromatic smoke of grilled meats, rich glass-noodle soups, and pungent, delectable fish sauces fill the air of every alleyway. Wash down a delicacy (try the banh nan) with a fresh green tea or cold local beer at an outdoor café and you will have enjoyed one of Asia’s quintessential pleasures.
The people of Vietnam are renowned for their graciousness, good cheer and welcoming demeanor. No resentment is harbored toward visiting Americans despite a decade of bombings during the war. Indeed, the Vietnamese generally hold us in the highest favor—increasingly consuming our globalized bounty of pop culture—and welcome Americans with open arms.
A hopeful current is buzzing throughout much of Vietnam, and it’s a thrill to watch the chaos and order play out their yin and yang amidst honking horns, noodle stands, crumbling colonial remnants and high-rises. The country is changing dramatically as it races into modernity. If you are planning to
visit Vietnam, now is the perfect time to go.
Asia Transpacific Journeys vacation packages to Vietnam will reveal a country of immense beauty intertwined with a war torn past. The culture, food, history, and landscape of Vietnam is remarkable and worthy of experiencing on one of our tours. We offer an
Essential Vietnam travel package through six cities and numerous historical sites. Our extended journeys will weave through
North Vietnam,
Central Vietnam, or
South Vietnam depending on your preferences. This Vietnam travel guide will also recommend several
special activities and descriptions of
luxury accommodations to make your travel in Vietnam unforgettable.
The prospect of building a custom journey from scratch around your interests is a thrilling one, but where to begin? We’ve distilled a massive amount of information into this organized format to get you started. Use our Essential Vietnam section as a starting point, then delve into the other sections as your interests dictate. Call your Travel Specialist and express to them your vision of the perfect trip to Vietnam. They can then customize the trip of a lifetime based on your interests, budget and timeframe. Stellar references from past travelers are available to make you certain you’ve made the right choice in planning your travel to Vietnam with Asia Transpacific Journeys.
We’ve been traveling in Vietnam for the last 20 years. We are considered the Vietnam experts in the industry, and that’s why the American Museum of Natural History, the Princeton and Yale alumni associations, the San Diego Zoo and the World Wildlife Fund all call on us to design custom trips for their membership. Our local guides in Vietnam are the pride of Asia Transpacific Journeys. Many are long-time friends, and will make Vietnam come alive to you. You’ll be ushered into a deep understanding of Vietnamese culture through one-on-one discussions of its people, art, history and wildlife.
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