Spirit of Vietnam

13 Days

Start and end in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City

Location Covered
Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City
Price on Request

Highlights

  • Overnight cruise on the spectacular Halong Bay.
  • Meal at a restored royal home of the Nguyen dynasty.
  • Full-day exploration of the Mekong delta’s waterways.
  • Discover Vietnam War history at the Cu Chi tunnels.

Itinerary

<p>Flight to Hanoi. &nbsp;Edited</p>

Morning arrival. Transfer to the Mövenpick Hotel for 2 nights. Welcome dinner at Le Tonkin. (D)

Morning tour of Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum†,the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple. Lunch is at KOTO restaurant, an organisation that provides vocational training for underprivileged youth in Vietnam, followed by a visit to the Museum of Ethnology (subject to local conditions). Optional evening excursion to a water puppet show (payable locally). (B, L)

Morning drive to Halong Bay to board a junk boat (traditional Chinese sailing vessel) and cruise around the limestone islands. Overnight on board. (B, L, D)

Morning cruise in Halong Bay. Disembark and drive to Hanoi airport and fly to Hoi An, one of Asia’s most enchanting towns. Stay 3 nights at the Palm Garden Beach Resort & Spa. (B, L)

Morning tour of the ruined temple of My Son. Lunch at Streets International restaurant, a social enterprise initiative with the purpose of developing sustainable programmes for street children. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the former trading port of Hoi An, which has historic Chinese, Japanese and European influences. (B, L)

Day at leisure. Optional classes at the Red Bridge cooking school (payable locally). (B)

Morning drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to Hue, visiting the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang en route. Afternoon at leisure. Stay at the Pilgrimage Village for 2 nights. (B, L)

Morning visit to Hue citadel, which encompasses the numerous pavilions, temples and courtyards of the former Imperial City, including the Purple Forbidden City. Continue to Thien Mu pagoda, then take a short cruise on the Perfume River back to the city centre. After lunch, visit the tombs of the Nguyen emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Dinner this evening will be at a restored royal home of the Nguyen dynasty. (B, D)

Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the Saigon Prince Hotel for a 3-night stay. Afternoon tour of the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame cathedral and the War Remnants Museum. (B)

Full-day exploration of the Mekong delta, including a boat trip along smaller creeks. (B, L)

After breakfast, drive through the southern Vietnamese countryside and visit the Cu Chi tunnels*. Remainder of the day at leisure. (B, D)

Day at leisure. Transfer to the airport and fly to your next destination. (B)

What's Included

  • Flexible - extensions & flight upgrades available.
  • International & internal flights.
  • Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
  • Entrance fees unless otherwise stated.
  • 11 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 4 dinners.
  • Guided sightseeing & entrance fees.
  • Visas Fee (if applicable).
  • Monument entry fees.
  • International/Internal flights to/from the start/finish of the trip.
  • Beverages other than drinking water & any costs of a personal nature.
  • Tips (always optional, but some guidance will be given in the pre-departure information pack you’ll receive after booking).

Frequently Asked Questions

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Yes

Yes, All language local guides are available as per request.

Yes

Yes, although you will have to make your own way to where the group is heading to out of your own expense.

Yes

Absolutely. Every traveler is required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their tour. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

Only for foreign national traveler.

Most of the places you will get free Wi-FI.

Yes

Yes

Yes

Currency always depend on the country.

You will receive all the booking pack with all the pick up times.

100% departure if there is single traveler.

Please speak to our sales team as soon as possible to see how we can help.

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3 Star

Tips always optional.

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Yes

 

Movenpick Hotel - Hanoi
Hotel Royal - Hoi An
La Residence Hotel & Spa - Hue
Park Hyatt Saigon - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)

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