Travel to Viet Nam - Best of Vietnam

 

Highlights

Hanoi's vibrant streets, trek through hilltribe villages, cruise magical Halong Bay, Hue's citadels and pagodas, shopping in Hoi An, Mekong Delta homestay, bustling Ho Chi Minh City.

Description

From the intensity of Saigon's streets to spectacular rice terraces, travel the length of Vietnam and savour its natural, cultural and historical delights. Meet the H'mong people and other minority villagers on a hilltribe excursion and sail into the photographic possibilities of beautiful Halong Bay. With the services of a CEO and your accommodation and transport taken care of, this trip offers great value as it introduces the region’s main sights, providing plenty of flexibility so you can experience an adventure you'll never forget.

Day 1 Hanoi

Arrive at any time.

Day 2 Hanoi (B)

Water puppets show. Options to visit Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and Stilt House, Lao Ho Prison, Temple of Literature. Overnight train to Sapa.

Day 3-5 Sapa (2B,1L,1D)

Hilltribe village visit, trek and homestay. Traditional meals with local family. Day 5 overnight train to Hanoi.

Day 6-7 Halong Bay (1B,1L,1D)

Halong Bay overnight cruise with seafood meals. Cave visit and island lookout. Overnight train to Hue on Day 7.

Day 8 Hue

Chance to explore Tien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Tombs. Optional motorbike tour of the countryside.

Day 9-11 Hoi An (3B)

Tour of the Citadel and Forbidden Purple city. Visit Hai Van Pass on the way to Hoi An. Options include cooking school, shopping at the tailors, riverboat cruises, bike riding, beach or My Son ruins.

Day 12 Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Option to do a cyclo tour of HCMC that will visit Reunification Palace, Opera House, Notre Dame. Flight to HCMC.

Day 13 Mekong Delta (B,D)

Mekong Delta visit, boat ride and candy factories. Traditional homestay and dinner with a local Vietnamese family.

Day 14 Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Option to visit War Remnants Museum, colonial quarter, Ben Thanh market.

Day 15 Ho Chi Minh City (B)

Depart at any time.

• StartFinish
• Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
• What's Included
• Entrance to Halong Bay, Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner, Water puppet show, Sapa excursion to hilltribe villages, Guide and entrance to Imperial Citadel and tomb, Mekong Delta Homestay
• Group Size Notes
• Max 15, Avg 10
• Group Leader
• Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
• Meals Included
• 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners.
• Transport
• Train, Local bus, Aircon bus, Boat, Cyclo, Airplane.
• Accommodation
• Hotels/Guesthouses (8 nts), Sleeper train (3 nt), Junk boat (1 nt), Basic family homestay (2 nt).
• Meal Budget
• Allow USD265-350 for meals not included.
• My Own Room
• Please note that if you have booked the "My Own Room" option for this tour, you will receive your own single room for all night stops, with the following exceptions: Sleeper train (3 nts), Junk boat (1 nt), Basic family homestay (2 nt).