Essential Vietnam - 10 Days
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Highlights
- Hanoi - Independently explore the capital
- Cat Ba Island - Spend a night on Ha Long Bay's largest island and cruise idyllic Lan Ha bay, with its beautiful limestone peaks and islets (note: from May to August, Cat Ba Island will be replaced with an overnight junk boat cruise on Halong Bay)
- Hue - Tour the ancient Imperial Citadel and visit the enchanting village of the Mandarins
- Hoi An - Wander around this enchanting UNESCO Listed ancient town, famed for its beautifully preserved old city, tailors, handicrafts markets and nearby beaches
- Ho Chi Minh City - Free time to explore the ‘Pearl of the Orient' or an optional city tour
- Mui Ne - Relax on the beautiful stretch of sandy beach and swim in the emerald green waters
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- 7 breakfast and 2 lunches
- 7 nights 3 star hotels
- Guided sightseeing - Hue and Hoi An
- Lan Ha Bay cruise (or Halong Bay overnight junk boat cruise from May to August)
- Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
- 2 overnight sleeper trains: Hanoi to Hue and Danang to Mui Ne (basic 4 berth cabins)
- Private transportation in air-conditioned vehicles. Public tourist bus: Hue to Hoi An and Mui Ne to Ho Chi Minh City
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Itinerary
Today marks the start of your Vietnam adventure! Make your own way to the start hotel in Hanoi. There is a welcome meeting and drinks in the hotel lobby at 4pm to meet your guide and fellow travellers. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure exploring Vie...
Hanoi - Cat Ba Island. This morning we journey to Cat Ba Island in Halong Bay and enjoy a cruise to the Beo floating village and pristine Lan Ha Bay, the sister bay of Halong. Surrounded by emerald waters and limestone rock formations, we enjoy lunch onboard before sa...
Cat Ba – Hue. Today either enjoy a free morning at your leisure or early birds can take our optional excursion to Cat Ba fish market and climb one of Cat Ba's peaks for truly breathtaking views over the national park. Returning to our hotel to freshen up, we then driv...
Today we enjoy a tour of Hue’s biggest highlight, the Imperial Citadel, before exploring the village of the Mandarins on the banks of the Perfume River. Here we get the chance to meet the locals and enjoy lunch in one of their homes. This afternoon we journey to ou...
Hue – Hoi An. Today we travel by public tourist bus (modern coach with air conditioning) to the charming port town of Hoi An. Here we have an orientation walking tour, visiting the town's wonderfully preserved colonial houses and the iconic Japanese Bridge. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure.
Hoi An – Mui Ne. Enjoy a free day to explore all that Hoi An has to offer, perhaps doing some shopping, sampling the local street food or enjoying some downtime on the nearby beach. There are also two optional excursions available, either visiting a local farm to lear...
Arriving into Binh Thuan railway station around noon, we transfer to our hotel in Mui Ne, where we spend the rest of day 7 and day 8 at leisure. Mui Ne Beach in Phan Thiet is the perfect place to enjoy some rest and relaxation. Perhaps stroll along the glorious 21km s...
Mui Ne – Ho Chi Minh City. Today we travel by public tourist bus to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. After hotel check-in, the rest of the day is free to either spend at your leisure or take our optional city tour in the afternoon which visits the lesser-known Tan Dinh market.
Today is our final day in Ho Chi Minh City. If you have time before your flight, you may wish to join our optional morning excursion to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, which played a vital part in the American War. Alternatively, if you would like to extend your time in Vietnam, we can arrange post-tour accommodation by request.
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