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Simply Vietnam

10 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 14
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Start point
    4A Thi Sách, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam (Good Vibes Boutique Hotel, Hotel reception, 14:00)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acnos Hotel), Hotel (Acnos Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Welcome meeting and orientation walking tour of Ho Chi Minh City (Opera House, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, GPO building)
    Landmarks
    Opera House
    Hotel de Ville
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    GPO Building
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport
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  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acnos Hotel), Hotel (Acnos Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit old US Embassy
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Visit War Crimes Museum
    • Cu Chi Tunnels excursion with option to crawl through specially adapted section
    • Full day Mekong Delta excursion with traditional sampan navigation and visit to cottage industries
    Landmarks
    US Embassy
    Reunification Palace
    War Crimes Museum
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Mekong Delta
  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Flight to Danang
    • Charter bus transfer Danang to Hoi An
    • Walking tour of Hoi An including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Buddhist pagoda, Japanese bridge, and riverside market
    Landmarks
    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
    Japanese Bridge
    Hoi An Riverside Market
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  4. Day 4

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel), Hotel (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit early morning fish market
    • Visit Japanese Bridge
    • Explore traditional wooden houses
    • Explore Chinese temples
    • Bike rental to explore city and surroundings
    • Visit nearby beach
    • Visit nearby villages
    • Cooking classes
    Landmarks
    Japanese Bridge
  5. Day 5

    Hoi An to Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel), Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Scenic coastal drive via Hai Van Pass to Hue
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Perfume River
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  6. Day 6

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Hue to Hanoi), Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Hue to Hanoi (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Overnight train to Hanoi in soft-sleeper four-berth cabins

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Explore Old Citadel
    • Bicycle tour to Royal Tombs of Nguyen kings in Perfume Valley
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Hue Citadel
    Royal Tombs of Nguyen Kings
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  7. Day 7

    Hanoi to Cat Ba Island

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Cat Ba Paradise Hotel), Hotel (Cat Ba Paradise Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Two-hour drive to Cat Ba Island
    • Exploration of Cat Ba's cave systems: Trung Trang Cave, Hospital Cave, and Cannon Fort
    Landmarks
    Trung Trang Cave
    Hospital Cave
    Cannon Fort
    Cat Ba Island
  8. Day 8

    Cat Ba Island to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel), Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Junk sailing in Lan Ha and Halong Bay
    • Visit to floating village of Cai Beo
    • Swimming and limestone cavern visits
    • Return drive to Hanoi
    • Orientation tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak rental to explore hidden caves and rugged coastline
    Landmarks
    Lan Ha Bay
    Halong Bay
    Cai Beo Floating Village
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  9. Day 9

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel), Hotel (Hanoi Larosa Hotel (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Visit One-Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Presidential Palace
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Museum and mausoleum
    • Walking tour of Old Quarter
    • Bicycle tour of French Quarter
    • Visit Museum of Vietnamese Revolution
    • Visit Military History Museum
    Landmarks
    One-Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Presidential Palace
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    Ho Chi Minh Museum
    Museum of Vietnamese Revolution
    Military History Museum
    Hanoi French Quarter
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi Departure

    End point
    55 Nguyễn Trường Tộ, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình Nguyễn Trung Trực Ba Đình Hà Nội, Вьетнам, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam (Flower Hotel, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Walk through Old Quarter
    • Stroll along Hoan Kiem Lake
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Noi Bai International Airport
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    January 26th, 2024
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    Light Show at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Hoi An - although touristy - lovely place to visit.
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    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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