Trails of Vietnam
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4.6
Based on 36 Reviews
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- Trekking and Hiking
- Bicycle tour
- Kayaking and canoeing
- Cultural, religious and historic sites
- Family
- Customizable
- duration 14 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 16-95 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-7522
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- Operated in English
- Starts Hanoi, Vietnam
- Ends Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam +6
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Cruise and kayak along the emerald waters and limestone peaks of Ha Long Bay
- Discover traditional Vietnamese culture by trekking through hill villages
- Walk and cycle on a tour through the historic towns of Hue, Hoi An and Hanoi
- Uncover Vietnamese history by crawling through the Cu Chi war tunnels
- Sample local produce and float through the Mekong Delta by boat
Start in Hanoi and end in Ho Chi Minh City, the "Trails Of Vietnam" tour is a guided kayaking and canoeing tour that takes 14 days. You will travel through Cai Be, Halong Bay, Hanoi and 5 other destinations in Vietnam. "Trails Of Vietnam" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
Whether it’s kayaking beneath sea cliffs, cycling past paddy fields in the Mekong Delta or trekking through hill villages, this dynamic trip allows us to interact with the people and environment of Vietnam in a way we couldn’t by vehicle alone. We get a great insight into everyday life as well as seeing all the major sights. Of course, all this activity needs fuelling, which gives us the perfect excuse for sampling the superb cuisine.
Whether it’s kayaking beneath sea cliffs, cycling past paddy fields in the Mekong Delta or trekking through hill villages, this dynamic trip allows us to interact with the people and environment of Vietnam in a way we couldn’t by vehicle alone. We get a great insight into everyday life as well as seeing all the major sights. Of course, all this activity needs fuelling, which gives us the perfect excuse for sampling the superb cuisine.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Start Hanoi
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Day 2: To Da Bac; trek through Dzao Tien country; overnight in hill community longhouse
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Day 3: Trek among hill villages
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Day 4: Boat to Thung Nai; Hanoi city tour
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Day 5: To Ha Long Bay; cruise/kayak; dinner and overnight on boat
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Day 6: Cruise then return to Hanoi; overnight train to Hue
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Day 7: Sightseeing by private bus in Hue
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Day 8: Visit Tu Duc Mausoleum; drive to Hoi An
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Day 9: Walking tour of Hoi An; free afternoon
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Day 10: Fly to Ho Chi Minh City; afternoon visit Cu Chi tunnels
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Day 11: Cycle ride to Cai Be; visit handicraft workshops; drive to Can Tho
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Day 12: Boat trip to floating markets; cycle ride; boat trip to island homestay guesthouse
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Day 13: Cruise to Cai Be; to Ho Chi Minh City for afternoon city tour
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Day 14: End Ho Chi Minh City
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- All accommodation
Meals
- 12 breakfasts, three lunches and four dinners
Transport
- All transport and listed activities
- Free arrival and departure transfers for everyone
Guide
- Tour leader throughout
- Travel insurance
- Single accommodation (available on request)
- Visas or vaccinations
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
4.6 - Excellent
Based on 36 reviews
A Fascinating trip
Excellent introduction to Vietnam. Requires stamina rather than fitness
Trails of Vietnam
Amazing insignt into a fabulous country
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5 - Excellent
Fast paced trip from north to south Vietnam yet with time to explore the places we stayed in. We slept in a great variety of places from lovely hotels to sleeper train via three great homestays and overnight on a boat and... Read more
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4 - Very Good
Just completed the Trails of Vietnam holiday. Great experience. Very full-on trip which requires stamina rather than fitness. It gives an excellent flavour to Vietnam. Every day is different. The homestays, hotels and... Read more
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4 - Very Good
Wow, full on Vietnam! This trip was great, if a little rushed at times. You get to see a lot of different areas of Vietnam, from rural villages to chaotic cities. Also many varied experiences such as religious sites,... Read more
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4 - Very Good
This trip was FULL ON. The activity level maybe doesn't reflect the amount of actual physical exercise taken on the trip, but it does reflect the pace. It was completely non-stop from touchdown at Hanoi airport, to hikes and... Read more
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CANCELLATION
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Trails of Vietnam tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 19 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 19 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceTrails of Vietnam tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.
VisaFor this Trails of Vietnam tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.
COVID-19 Safety MeasuresThis trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s ‘Safe Travels’ stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene protocols have been adhered to.
- Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
- Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
- Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
- All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.
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