11Days Classic Vietnam
Small group tour - Departure dates - 19 Oct 2022, 02, Nov 2022, 23 Nov 2022, 08 Feb 2023, 29 Feb 2023, 28 Mar 2023 and 25 April 2023
Price from $3599 per person on twin sharing basis including domestic economy flights
This 11-day Classic Vietnam tour is ideal if you wish to see all the highlights of Vietnam in fewer days. Spending time in the vibrant and bustling Ho Chi Minh City, the relaxed and charming towns of Hue and Hoi An, and a luxury cruise on the spectacular Halong Bay, this tour will be sure to cover all you need to see on a young visit to Vietnam. If you would like to spend a little longer in this beautiful country why not extend your tour with our selection of tailor-made extensions, and unwind on the beautiful beaches of Phan Thiet, Phu Quoc or Nha Trang, see the spectacular rice fields in the northern village ‘Sapa’, or relax on a Mekong River Cruise.
DAY 1 Arrive Hanoi
Upon arrival in Hanoi, your tour guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure.
DAY 2 Hanoi City Tour
Experience the rich culture of Hanoi. Spend time at the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the Presidential Palace. Visit the Vietnam History Museum and the Hanoi Opera House. Stroll around the Old Quarter and end the day watching a performance of a traditional Water Puppet Show.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 3 Halong Bay
In the morning, journey through the rich farmlands passing the workers in the rice fields. Arrive in Halong City and board a traditional wooden junk boat for your overnight journey to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay. Visit the Surprise Cave and maybe take a refreshing swim on Titov Island. Optional activities include a cookery class, massage, kayaking and swimming
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transport: Boat
DAY 4 To Hue
We start the day with Tai Chi on the sundeck, followed by breakfast, before exploring the Dark and Bright Caves. A tasty brunch will be served as the boat winds through the limestone landscapes. Disembark and journey back to Hanoi for some free time at your leisure. Late afternoon transfer to the airport and to Hue and be met by your local tour guide and transferred to the hotel.
Meals included: Breakfast, Brunch
Transport: Airplane
DAY 5 Hue
Hue was once Vietnam’s imperial capital and today you discover its historic significance at first hand. Cruise along the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda, visit the Citadel and ornate tombs of former emperors and experience a local market.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 6 To Hoi An
A three-hour drive takes you through some stunning rural and coastal countryside, including the dramatic Hai Van Pass, to Hoi An. On arrival, check into your hotel. Hoi An is easily explored on foot, and in the afternoon, embark on a short walking tour.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Drive
Day 7 Hoi An
Day at leisure to enjoy the ancient town of Hoi An. Optional tours include a cooking class or cycle ride to the local beach.
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 8 To Ho Chi Minh City
This morning is at leisure. Lunch at a local restaurant. before heading to Danang Airport, stopping en route to visit the Marble Mountain and Cham Museum. Fly to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Transport: Airplane
DAY 9 Ho Chi Minh City Tour and Cu Chi
Today, experience the very best of Ho Chi Minh City on a half-day city tour. Soak up the history of Dong Khoi Street; visit the Reuni cation Palace and War Remnants Museum, and the city’s biggest wholesale market in Chinatown. This afternoon, discover the Cu Chi Tunnels situated on the city’s outskirts.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day 10 Mekong Delta
A morning journey through the beautiful countryside of My Tho and Ben Tre province brings you to Hung Vuong Pier, where you board a boat to sail along the Ben Tre River – one of the tributaries of the Mekong – through scenic mangroves leading into the heart of the Mekong Delta. Stop at a traditional brickworks to view bricks being made by hand, and My Long Village to see rice paper making and try some rice cakes. Continue along the canals, visiting a coconut workshop and bee garden for regional fruit, and a cup of honey tea accompanied by some local music. Enjoy lunch at a riverside restaurant, and visit a fascinating local market. Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch
DAY 11 Fly to New Zealand
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Meals included: Breakfast
Included: Accommodation in 4* Hotels, domestic flights, meals as shown above, transfers & sightseeing using air-conditioned vehicle car, local English speaking guides, entrance fees at monuments, current taxes, 24-hours local contact number for emergencies.
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