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Simply Vietnam

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From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    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 3* (Acnos Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk in Old Saigon
    • Visit Opera House (formerly South Vietnam National Assembly)
    • Visit Hotel de Ville
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit GPO building
    Landmarks
    Opera House (Saigon Opera House)
    Hotel de Ville
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    GPO building (General Post Office)
  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Acnos Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit US Consulate ruins
    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Visit War Crimes Museum
    • Excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels with option to crawl through sections (note: tunnels are low, narrow and can be claustrophobic)
    • Full day Mekong Delta excursion on traditional sampans with visits to local cottage industries
    Landmarks
    US Consulate
    Reunification Palace
    War Crimes Museum
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    Mekong Delta
  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town including Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, Buddhist pagoda, and Japanese Bridge
    • Visit to riverside market
    Landmarks
    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
    Japanese Bridge
    Riverside Market, Hoi An
  4. Day 4

    Hoi An

    Hoi An
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Vinh Hung Old Town Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit early morning fish market
    • Explore Japanese Bridge
    • Visit historic wooden houses and Chinese temples
    • Visit tailor shops
    • Hire bicycle to explore city and countryside
    • Visit nearby beach
    • Visit nearby villages
    • Cooking class
    Landmarks
    Japanese Bridge
    Fish Market, Hoi An
    Hoi An Beach
  5. Day 5

    Hoi An to Hue

    Hoi An to Hue
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Thanh Lich 2 Hotel)
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Truong Son Mountains
    Perfume River
  6. Day 6

    Hue

    Hue
    Accommodation
    Sleeper Train (Overnight Train from Hue to Hanoi)

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

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

    Hanoi to Cat Ba Island

    Hanoi to Cat Ba Island
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Cat Ba Paradise Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Explore Cat Ba's forests and natural cave systems
    • Visit Trung Trang Cave
    Landmarks
    Cat Ba Island
    Trung Trang Cave
    Bay of Tonkin
  8. Day 8

    Cat Ba Island to Hanoi

    Cat Ba Island to Hanoi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hanoi Larosa Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Morning junk cruise through Lan Ha Bay
    • Stop to swim in bay
    • Visit limestone caverns
    • Pass floating village of Cai Beo
    • Orientation walk of Hanoi's Old Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Hire kayak for closer exploration of coastline and caves
    Landmarks
    Lan Ha Bay
    Halong Bay
    Floating village of Cai Beo
    Hanoi Old Quarter
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  9. Day 9

    Hanoi

    Hanoi
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hanoi Larosa Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit One-Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Temple of Literature
    • Visit Presidential Palace
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's stilt-house and museum
    • Walk through 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
    French Quarter, Hanoi
    Hoan Kiem Lake
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi

    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

    • Explore Old Quarter
    • Stroll around Hoan Kiem Lake
    Landmarks
    Hanoi Old Quarter
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Noi Bai International Airport

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  • Steven4.5March 2023
    We loved travelling and exploring new places and seeing special sights
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  • Simon4.3March 2023
    Hoi an, and taking a free day to go and explore Ok
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  • Anne4.7March 2023
    Hoi An The rickshaw through Hue Halong Bay
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  • Katie4.5March 2023
    Tien, our tour leader, she was BRILLIANT! Hoi An, was wonderful and the hotel location was perfect.
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  • Chris4.5November 2023
    Overnight Train, Mekong Delta, getting clothes made in Hoi An, Halong Bay, the food, the people, the Country and a...
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  • Noeleen4.7December 2023
    Wandering in Hoi An. Having a dress made by a tailor there. Cycling there. Street food in HCMC Everything in Hanoi...
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  • Gemma4.8November 2023
    A fantastic guide, great food experiences, Hoi an amazing… would mention more about the tailored clothing eg bring...
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  • Matthew5.0December 2023
    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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  • Esme4.3January 2024
    Light Show at the Temple of Literature in Hanoi. Hoi An - although touristy - lovely place to visit.
    Traveled in December 2023
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  • Robert4.3May 2019
    Up to the usual high standard, I look forward to my 10th trip with Explore!
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    • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
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    • Tuberculosis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 3 months before travel.
    • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Rabies - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
    • Yellow fever - Certificate of vaccination required if arriving from an area with a risk of yellow fever transmission for Vietnam. Ideally 10 days before travel.
    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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