Discover the excitement and charm of Vietnam as we explore the country by land, sea and air. From trekking in the country mountainous north to kayaking amid the stunning backdrop of Ha Long Bay this trip has it all. We visit the country cultural heartland in Hue and Hoi An before heading south to the lush flood plains of the Mekong Delta.
Tour Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrive Hanoi. At Noi Bai International Airport, our guide will greet and accompany you to your hotel, where (s)he will offer advice and assistance before taking you out for a welcome dinner.
Day 2: Hanoi. City tour including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and a walking tour of Hanoi's vibrant Old Quarter. In the afternoon we visit the Temple of Literature and the impressive Museum of Ethnology. In the evening we watch a performance of the Water Puppet show.
Day 3: Mai Chau Trek. Depart Hanoi for Mai Chau and begin trekking. The verdant and rugged mountain scenery combined with the colorful local population makes this an unforgettable experience. We stay overnight as the guests of an H'mong family in a traditional long house.
Day 4: Mai Chau Trek. Today we get well and truly off the beaten track as we trek through tropical rainforest, using the local tracks and passing through cornfields as we descend into Mai Chau Valley. The trek usually takes around 7 hours and is quite steep in places. Overnight with Thai family in stilt house.
Day 5: Mai Chau - Hanoi. We trek for a couple of hours passing through several more Thai hamlets on the valley before we return to Hanoi.
Day 6: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay. We leave the capital for Ha Long Bay. Explore this beautiful World Heritage site of bay secluded bays and limestone islands. Stay overnight on board the boat.
Day 7: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi. We spend the morning in the bay before returning to Hanoi. In the evening we board the famous Reunification Express for our southbound train to Hue.
Day 8: Hue. We arrive in Vietnam's former capital in the morning. Enjoy a guided tour of the Citadel, containing the Imperial City and the Forbidden Purple City as well as a dragon boat cruise down the Perfume River visiting some Royal Tombs en route.
Day 9: Hue - Hoi An. This morning we drive up the spectacular Hai Van Pass and down to Hoi An. In Danang we visit the impressive Cham Museum and the Marble Mountains before arriving in Hoi An. In the afternoon we have an orientation tour of Hoi An historic old quarter.
Day 10: Hoi An. Free day to explore Hoi An.
Day 11: Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. We transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon). In the afternoon we have a tour of the city most famous sights.
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Cu Chi - Tay Ninh. In the morning we have an excursion to the famous Cu Chi tunnels followed by the Cao Dai temple in Tay Ninh.
Day 13: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta. This morning we travel by road to the heart of the Mekong Delta. We take a boat around the tributaries of the mighty Mekong River to give us a proper perspective of Delta life. We stay in a local home stay.
Day 14: Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City. We return to Saigon in the afternoon where the remainder of the day is free. In the evening we have a farewell dinner.
Day 15: Depart Ho Chi Minh City. The tour finishes after breakfast. There will be a transfer waiting to take you to the airport for your departure flight.
Departure: On request
Depart from: Hanoi
Return to: Ho Chi Minh City
Activities: Junk of the Bay, kayaking, Cooking lesson, Boat trip, Walking, Home stay
Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Included:
- Transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
- Domestic flights
- Fully escorted by English speaking guide
- Entrance fees
- Meals as indicated in itinerary
- Tea and coffee on board
- Home stay & Hotels
Not Included:
- International flights
- International departure tax
- Visas and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Admission fees during free time
- Personal expenses such as shopping; telephone, laundry and bar bills etc.
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