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Highlights
Hanoi – Ride pillion on taxi-motorbikes and discover the backstreets of the city including the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo Prison
Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the legendary tunnels which were used masterfully by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
Ho Chi Minh City – Explore the sobering War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace and the fascinating FITO Museum
Halong Bay – Weave around beautiful limestone islets onboard a junk boat and explore inside the beautiful caves
Hue – See the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Purple Palace which is hidden behind the walls of the ancient Citadel
Tra Que village – Enjoy a bicycle ride in the countryside, learn how to tend the fields and enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson
Mekong Delta – Cruise the waterways on a traditional sampan, visit local cottage industries and enjoy lunch in a local home
Hoi An – Enjoy some R&R in this enchanting riverside town with its cobbled streets, lanterns and iconic Japanese Bridge
Tra Que village – Enjoy a bicycle ride in the countryside, learn how to tend the fields and enjoy a hands-on cooking lesson
Mekong Delta – Cruise the waterways on a traditional sampan, visit local cottage industries and enjoy lunch in a local home
Hoi An – Enjoy some R&R in this enchanting riverside town with its cobbled streets, lanterns and iconic Japanese Bridge
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Accommodation
10 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)Tour Style: This tour is fully guided and escorted by a single expert local tour guide throughout your trip. Your guide will travel with you for all included travel arrangements and will stay with you at your hotel. If you would prefer to enjoy sightseeing at all included sights with expert local guides, and have all of your travel arrangements included without a tour guide between destinations, please book our Best of Vietnam (Partially Guided) tour.
Meals
Breakfast daily, 5 lunches and 1 dinner
Transport
Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 13All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Guide
Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
Others
1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta, Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh CityHalong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore cavesSampan boat trips in the Mekong DeltaBicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstrationEconomy class flight: Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
13 daysDuration
Group TourJoin a group of travelers
18 - 80 yearsAge range for participants
EnglishGuide language
Easy
Light physical activity suitable for most people with average fitness levels.
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Ends
Hanoi, Vietnam
Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Itinerary
Travelers seeking to fully embrace Vietnam’s vibrant spirit will find the Best of Vietnam - 13 Days tour an ideal fit. This easy-paced cultural, religious, and historic sites trip leads you from Hanoi’s bustling streets to the imperial grandeur of Hue, the breathtaking karsts of Halong Bay, and the lush expanse of the Mekong Delta. End your journey in dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, with a memorable visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels. Accommodations, transport, and meals are all handled, ensuring comfort throughout. The tour’s unique selling point is the comprehensive journey from city to countryside, offering a panoramic view of Vietnam’s history and landscapes. For those who crave a thoughtfully organized, immersive trip, this package delivers an enriching experience.
day 1Hanoi
Friday. Welcome to Hanoi, perhaps the most graceful, atmospheric and exotic capital city in Asia. Airport to hotel arrival transfer. The remains of the day offers free time for you to explore the wide tree lined avenues, beautiful lakes, ancient pagoda’s and thriving, historic old city, all easily navigated on foot.
OverNight
Hanoi
day 2Backstreets of Hanoi tour
day 3Junk boat cruising, Halong Bay
day 4Hanoi Old Quarter
day 5Imperial Hue
day 6Delightful Hoi An
day 7Tra Que village
day 8Hoi An - at leisure
day 9Cruising the Mekong
day 10Mekong & Ho Chi Minh City
day 11Cu Chi Tunnels
day 12Ho Chi Minh City Tour
day 13Ho Chi Minh City
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