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Simply Vietnam

10 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hoan Kiem Lake
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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

    • Afternoon orientation walk in Old Saigon including Opera House, Hotel de Ville, Notre Dame Cathedral, and GPO building
    Landmarks
    Opera House
    Hotel de Ville
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    GPO building
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  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to US Consulate, Reunification Palace, and War Crimes Museum
    • Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels with option to crawl through specially adapted section
    • Full day visit to Mekong Delta with boat trip on traditional sampans and visits to cottage industries
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Reunification Palace
    War Crimes Museum
    Mekong Delta
  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Danang to Hoi An

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

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, 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

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to early morning fish market
    • Visit to Japanese Bridge
    • Exploration of traditional wooden houses and Chinese temples
    • Visit to tailor shops
    • Bicycle rental to explore city and surrounding countryside
    • Beach visit
    • Cooking classes
    Landmarks
    Japanese Bridge
    Hoi An fish market
  5. Day 5

    Hoi An to Hue

    Accommodation
    Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel), Hotel (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel (or similar))
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
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  6. Day 6

    Hue

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Exploration of the Old Citadel
    • Bicycle visit to Royal Tombs of the Nguyen kings in Perfume Valley
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Hue Citadel
    Royal Tombs of Nguyen kings
    Perfume River
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  7. Day 7

    Hanoi to Cat Ba Island

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

    Included Activities

    • Exploration of Cat Ba Island's forests and caves
    • Visit to Trung Trang Cave
    • Visit to Hospital Cave
    Landmarks
    Trung Trang Cave
    Hospital Cave
    Cat Ba Island
  8. Day 8

    Cat Ba Island to Hanoi

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

    Included Activities

    • Morning junk cruise through Lan Ha Bay with stops for swimming and cave visits
    • Orientation tour of Hanoi's Old Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Kayak rental to explore coastline and hidden caves in Lan Ha Bay
    Landmarks
    Lan Ha Bay
    Halong Bay
    Cai Beo floating village
    Hanoi Old Quarter
  9. Day 9

    Hanoi

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

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to One-Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit to Temple of Literature
    • Visit to Presidential Palace
    • Visit to Ho Chi Minh Museum and Mausoleum
    • Exploration of Old Quarter
    • Bicycle exploration of French Quarter
    • Visit to Museum of Vietnamese Revolution
    • Visit to Military History Museum
    Landmarks
    One-Pillar Pagoda
    Temple of Literature
    Presidential Palace
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Museum of Vietnamese Revolution
    Military History Museum
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi

    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

    • Stroll through Old Quarter
    • Walk along shore of Hoan Kiem Lake
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Hanoi Old Quarter

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    The highlight of my trip was Ha Long Bay! I wished I could have seen more of it! Our guide Tam was also amazing!
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    January 26th, 2024
    Light Show at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Hoi An - although touristy - lovely place to visit.
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    Up to the usual high standard, I look forward to my 10th trip with Explore!
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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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