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Vietnam Discovery

Trip Type: Explorer

12 Days
| 1 - 18 People

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NZD $1,425.00 /Person
Trace Vietnam’s eastern coastline on this 12-day adventure, seeing the country from south to north and discovering the many natural and historical wonders along …
Vietnam Discovery

Trace Vietnam’s eastern coastline on this 12-day adventure, seeing the country from south to north and discovering the many natural and historical wonders along the way. Kick off your journey with the modern chaos of Ho Chi Minh City and finish up in old-world Hanoi. Be surrounded by tumultuous history, architectural charm, vibrant colours, delicious food and inspiring scenery along the way. Explore the streets of Ho Chi Minh City, immerse yourself in the charm of Hoi An, kayak through the beautiful karsts of Lan Ha Bay and delight your senses with street food in Hanoi.

Itinerary

Day 1: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 2: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 3: Ho Chi Minh City - Overnight train

Day 4: Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An

Day 6: Hue

Day 7: Hue - Overnight Train

Day 8: Cat Ba Island

Day 9: Cat Ba Island

Day 10: Hanoi

Day 11: Hanoi

Day 12: Hanoi

Trip Inclusions

Meals

0 breakfasts and 0 dinners are included

Transport

Boat, Overnight Train, Private Minibus, Taxi

Accomodation

Hotel (9 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)

Included Activities

  • Ho Chi Minh City - Leader-led city walking tour
  • Ho Chi Minh City - War Remnant Museum
  • Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
  • Hue - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay Lunch
  • Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
  • Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
  • Hanoi - Vun Art center visit
  • Hanoi - Leader-led old quater walking tour
Trip Highlights
  • Spend your days on Cat Ba Island relaxing on tiny beaches, hiking through verdant jungle and kayaking around karst-studded Lan Ha Bay. It’s just like Ha Long, but with fewer tourists!
  • Explore the 36 streets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter, as well as the Dong Xuan Market and Hoan Kiem Lake, taking in the unique mixture of French and Buddhist architecture.
  • Wander the charming streets of Hoi An’s UNESCO World Heritage-listed ancient town, then opt to pedal past rice fields and through small villages on a guided bicycle tour of the surrounding countryside.
  • Visit Vun Art, an organisation providing people with disabilities with job training and employment opportunities. Learn how the artisans recycle old silk scraps to create handicrafts.
  • Try local specialties like banh mi, pho and egg coffee – your expert local leader will have plenty of suggestions on where to find the best local food.
Dates & Availability

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Provided by
Intrepid
Reference Code: TVRN
Trip Location
Trip Starts: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Trip Ends: Hanoi, Vietnam
Countries Visited: Vietnam

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Destination Details

Vietnam
| 12 Days
| 1 - 18 People