The Grand Vietnam Tour
Vietnam is a fascinating country with many naturally beautiful areas (such as Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, etc.), a rich history and culture and some ancient cultural sites (Hoi an and Hue). The more recent history of what we call the Vietnam War has also produced many interesting places (Chu Chi ...
Read Full Description- Destination:
- Hanoi, Vietnam; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam; Hue, Vietnam; Vietnam
- Trip Length:
- 16 days
- Price Range:
- From $1500 to $2000 per person See what this includes and what this excludes
- Best Time to Go:
- Any time.
- Recommended for:
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15 - 17, 18 - 20, 25 - 30, 31 - 35, 36 - 40, 41 - 50, 51 - 55
Family Trip, Group Retreat, Trip Around the World
Detailed Trip Description
Vietnam is a fascinating country with many naturally beautiful areas (such as Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, etc.), a rich history and culture and some ancient cultural sites (Hoi an and Hue). The more recent history of what we call the Vietnam War has also produced many interesting places (Chu Chi Tunnels, the War Museum and Reunification Museum). The VN minorities are a great source of pride for the Vietnamese and their variety of cultures, costumes and life styles is another fascinating element of a tour of Vietnam (especially in Sapa and Mai Chau). With the addition of the archeology of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, this 20-day tour gives you many insights and experiences that can only be found in Southeast Asia. We hope that you will enjoy this rich Vietnamese and Cambodian adventure!
Trip Itinerary
Day 1 - Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City.
Airport Transfer
You arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel.
Museums
You can have a general city tour of Saigon and visit the War Museum, if you like. D
Day 2 - Ho Chi Minh City
Sightseeing
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken to the Cu Chi Tunnels (aka Ho Chi Minh tunnels). Stop-over to visit the rice-paper village. After lunch, you will go back to Ho Chi Minh for a city tour including: the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Post-Office, Lam Son Square, War museum. Overnight in HCM.
Day 3 - Ho Chi Minh City
Sightseeing
A visit out to the Mekong Delta. (or option in town: to visit the War Museum and half day free).
Nightlife
Saigon nightlife.
Day 4 - Hue
Airport Transfer
Breakfast at hotel, then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hue.
Hotel
Your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.
Sightseeing
After lunch you will take a bicycle or cyclo to visit the Imperial Citadel. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu Temple, and the Nine Dynastic Urns. Lunch. The Royal Tombs (king Khai Dinh's and king Tu Duc's tombs), Thien Mu Pagoda, Trang Tien Bridge and shopping at Dong Ba Market.
River, Barge or Yacht Cruise
Dinner. Traditional music on boat, cruising along Perfume River with lantern releasings. Overnight in Hue. B
Day 5 - Vietnam
Sightseeing
After breakfast, you will go sightseeing on Hai Van Pass. Visit Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples.
Hotel
Then you will go to Hoi An where your guide will check you into your hotel.
Food and Dining
Dinner with Hoi An special dishes. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6 - Hanoi
Hotel
After breakfast you will depart to Dannang, where you can visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture to see a fine collection of some 300 sandstone sculptures. Lunch. You can swim at Non Nuoc Beach.
Commercial Flight
Later you will fly to Hanoi.
Hotel
Transferred to the hotel. B.
Day 7 - Hanoi
Museums
Today you will go to the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Masoleum and the surrounding grounds (including Ho Chi Minh residences). After lunch: to the Museum of Ethnology.
Performing Arts
Water Puppets. B, L.
Day 8 - Vietnam
Ocean Cruise
Halong Bay cruise through the spectacular islands, have lunch in the midst of the beautiful areas and visit the caves. Possibly swim in bay.
Hotel
Then continue onto Cat Ba island and the hotel. B, L, D.
Day 9 - Hanoi
Ferry
Free time. Late afternoon Ferry to Haiphong. A brief tour of the city and the harbor and drive back to Hanoi.
Hotel
Transfer to hotel. B, L.
Day 10 - Vietnam
Sightseeing
Visit Temple of Literature, also with a small concert of traditional Vietnamese music. After lunch, visit the Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake and take a tour of the Old Quarter.
Train
Evening transfer for the late night train to Lau Chai to go to Sapa, the old French mountain resort and home to many VN minorities. B, L.
Day 11 - Vietnam
Bus
You arrive in the morning, where your guide will meet you and take you by vehicle to Sapa.
Hotel
You will be checked into the hotel.
Shopping
Visit the town market and see the many crafts and wares.
Day 12 - Vietnam
Sightseeing
Walking tours to the nearby villages of the Hmong and Dao people. See how they live: the beautiful landscapes with the terraced farming.
Day 13 - Hanoi
Sightseeing
A driving tour through the beautiful countryside. Visit various minorities and villages in the area.
Train
You will take the train back to Hanoi.
Day 14 - Hanoi
Sightseeing
Drive out to the Thai Minority village at Mai Chau. Stay with a family in the village. See the interesting countryside, enjoy the local hospitality. Visit the neighboring village as well. Sleep in a stilted house.
Day 15 - Hanoi
Sightseeing
Continue enjoying the area, go for a walking tour of the area, then return to Hanoi.
Day 16 - Hanoi
Airport Transfer
Transfer to the airport for your return flight with a lifetime of wonderful memories!
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All Southeast Asian flights, All land transportation throughout itinerary including arrival/depart transfers, boats, A/C private car or van, guides, drivers, excellent 3+4 star hotels (double occupancy), meals as per itinerary, Fully escorted by English speaking guide, all entrance & admission fees as per itinerary. Price is based on double occupancy.
Budget Excludes:International flights, visa fees, items marked "optional", airport taxes And tips to guides and drivers.
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