Treasures of Vietnam - 9 days
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- Ho Chi Minh City – Get off the beaten track and discover hidden gems on a walking tour and visit the sobering War Remnants Museum
- Mekong Delta – Cruise the maze of waterways on a traditional sampan and enjoy lunch in a traditional home on Dong Hoa Hiep Island
- Hoi An – Enjoy some R&R in this enchanting riverside town with its cobbled streets, lanterns and iconic Japanese Bridge
- Tra Que Village – Cycle through the countryside to Tra Que where you learn how to farm the land and partake in a fun cooking lesson
- Halong Bay – Weave between limestone islets in the UNESCO-Listed bay on a deluxe junk boat and explore beautiful caves
- Hanoi – Discover the rich history of the capital with visits to the Old Quarter, Hanoi Hilton, Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Complex, and Tran Quoc Pagoda
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- Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
- 7 nights 5-star hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
- Guided sightseeing - Ho Chi Minh City, Mekong Delta, Hoi An, Halong Bay and Hanoi
- Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
- Sampan boat trip in the Mekong Delta
- Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
- Halong Bay Junk boat cruise
- Economy class flights: Ho Chi Minh City to Danang and Danang to Hoi An
- Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 8
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam. You will be met at Ho Chi Minh City airport and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Spend the day at leisure until our welcome meeting at 5pm.
This morning we drive to Cai Be (approx 2.5 hours) to explore the beautiful Mekong Delta. Often referred to as the ‘rice bowl’ of Vietnam, the fertile Mekong Delta is famous for its abundant harvests of tropical fruits, flowers and rice, as well as its picturesque can...
Ho Chi Minh City - Hoi An. We start the day with a visit to the sobering War Remnants Museum, before getting off the beaten track to explore lesser visited parts of Ho Chi Minh City and gain an insight into local life. Heading to District 3 we visit the oldest cafe in...
We take a leisurely bike ride through the countryside to Tra Que village this morning (we can arrange alternative transportation at no extra cost for those who don't wish to cycle). Here, we learn about age old farming practices and traditional medicine. It’s a fun, h...
Spend the day at leisure in heavenly Hoi An, relaxing by the hotel pool or taking a stroll around the town. Boutique restaurants, hip cafes along the waterfront, delightful craft shops and artisans, including some of Asia’s best bespoke tailors, can all be found here.
Hoi An - Halong Bay. It's an early start this morning to catch the first flight from Danang to Hanoi and transfer to beautiful Halong Bay. We then embark on a deluxe overnight cruise around the limestone peaks and emerald waters of Halong Bay. Onboard the boat we're ...
Halong Bay - Hanoi. Early birds can start the day with a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, while tea and coffee are served as the sun rises and illuminates the surrounding seascape. We then continue our exploration of the bay and end with a light brunch while cruising b...
Today we explore the capital. First stop is the infamous Hanoi Hilton (or Hoa Lo Prison as it is locally known). Here we have some time to explore this fascinating building, which was home to former US Senator and military officer John McCain, who was shot down over H...
Our tour comes to an end today, with an included transfer to Hanoi airport.
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