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Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising

12 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Partially Guided
Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Other languages on request: French
Group Size 1 - 10
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City

    Start point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Hồ Chí Minh, 736400, Vietnam (Upon arrival, our guide & driver will wait for your at International Gate, warmest welcome and transfer to hotel for check-in. )
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acnos Hotel)
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  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acnos Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Reunification Palace
    • Visit Notre Dame Cathedral
    • Visit Post Office Center
    • Visit War Remnants Museum
    • Explore Cu Chi Tunnels with introductory video and tunnel maze exploration
    Landmarks
    Reunification Palace
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Post Office Center
    War Remnants Museum
    Cu Chi Tunnels
  3. Day 3

    Mekong Delta

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Acnos Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise along Mekong River to island in My Tho
    • Enjoy traditional music and tea with honey and fresh fruit
    • Paddle-boat tour through narrow canals with coconut candy making demonstrations
    • Rickshaw tour around island
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Mekong River
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  4. Day 4

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Charm Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Hoi An Old Town World Heritage Site
    • Visit ancient merchant house
    • Visit Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Visit riverside market
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Old Town
    Phuc Kien Assembly Hall
    Japanese Covered Bridge
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  5. Day 5

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with traditional Hoi An cuisine - Cao Lau and Banh Mi)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Charm Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Lantern craftsman visit with hands-on lantern-making experience
    • Create and keep your own lantern souvenir

    Optional Activities

    • Sunset Kayak Tour in Cam Thanh (3 hours, starts at 14:00) - paddle through coconut palm forest, local villages, and Lantern Town with refreshments at local café
    Landmarks
    Cam Thanh
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  6. Day 6

    Tra Que Herb Village

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch with local family)
    Accommodation
    Hotel (La Charm Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Bicycle ride to Tra Que Herb Village
    • Gardening activities in vegetable fields
    • Foot soak and foot massage
    • Cooking class with local family - prepare spring rolls and pancakes
    • Lunch with local family
    Landmarks
    Tra Que Herb Village
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
    Accommodation
    (Acoustic Hotel & Spa)
  8. Day 8

    Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at local restaurant in Hanoi Old Quarter)
    Accommodation
    (Acoustic Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Cyclo ride through 36 Streets and 36 Wares in Old Quarter
    • Visit Tran Quoc Pagoda on West Lake
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh's Complex (outside view)
    • Visit One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit Ethnology Museum
    • Visit Temples of Literature
    • Visit Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit Ngoc Son Temple
    Landmarks
    Tran Quoc Pagoda
    Ho Chi Minh Complex
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Ethnology Museum
    Temples of Literature
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Ngoc Son Temple
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  9. Day 9

    Hoa Lu and Tam Coc

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Lunch at Tam Coc)
    Accommodation
    (Acoustic Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Visit historic temples of Le and Dinh Dynasties in Hoa Lu
    • Boat trip in Tam Coc to view karst formations and limestone caves
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Tam Coc
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  10. Day 10

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel), Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on board), Dinner (Dinner on board)
    Accommodation
    Berth / Cabin (Sena Boutique Cruise)

    Included Activities

    • Cruise Halong Bay by boat
    • Visit Surprising Grotto
    • Swimming in Halong Bay
    • Pass floating villages and islets
    Landmarks
    Halong Bay
    Surprising Grotto
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  11. Day 11

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Light breakfast with coffee, tea, seasonal fresh fruit, and bread on board), Brunch (Brunch (lunch) on board)
    Accommodation
    (Acoustic Hotel & Spa)

    Included Activities

    • Morning exercise on sundeck
    • Continue exploring Halong Bay by boat
  12. Day 12

    Departure from Hanoi

    End point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Huyện Sóc Sơn, Hanoi 140800, Vietnam (Transfer to airport for flight back home (pick up time will be 03 hours before in advance for international flight). Many thanks for your choosing our tour! Best wishes to you! )
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast at hotel)
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  • Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising reviewer 1
    October 31st, 2019
    5.0
    I felt that I was so lucky when I had a chance to have this package tour with my wife on our wedding 10th anniversary...
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    Traveled in September 2019
    Reply from: Footsteps Indochina Travel
    Hi Sir, Greetings from Footsteps Indochina Travel! Thanks so much for your feedback. It is a motivation for us everyday. Hope to see you again in Vietnam! Thanks and best regards! Jack and Team
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    July 3rd, 2019
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    Out of all the hotels only 1 in Ha Noi was Good not great. All the others were Great! All guides including John for...
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    Hi Sir, Many thanks for your review. Hope to see you in Vietnam next time! Jack & Team
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    May 20th, 2019
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    The service by Jack was excellent. He was honest and always helpful and tried his hardest to make this a great...
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    Reply from: Footsteps Indochina Travel
    Hi Steph, many thanks for your supporting us. Your feedback is motivation for us to improve our service better. Thank you & see you at next time! Jack & Team
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  • Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising reviewer 4
    November 22nd, 2018
    4.5
    Great for ones who would like to experience a Vietnam classic tour. Mr. Hanh, our tour guide has a wide range of...
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    Traveled in October 2018
  • Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising reviewer 5
    September 18th, 2018
    4.5
    This is one of my favorite trips in Asia, I considered a lot and finally I chosen Footsteps Indochina, they had...
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    Reply from: Footsteps Indochina Travel
    Dear Samatha, Greetings from Footsteps Indochina Travel Many thanks for your taking time to write us a comment. I believed you had a great time for recently trip in Vietnam. Your happiness is our destination. We offered many kinds of travel packages. I hope you will join with us in another travel style like wellness or adventure. Our country still has many beautiful places you have not stepped on yet. Looking forward to welcoming you again, your relatives and friends travelling to Vietnam soon. Once again thanks for using our services. Kind regards, Anna
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  • Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising reviewer 6
    September 18th, 2018
    4.5
    Amazing! My family had a great time in Vietnam in Aug, Tony was an excellent guide, very professional and very...
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    Traveled in August 2018
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    Dear Kelly, Greetings from Footsteps Indochina Travel. Thanks for choosing our services. We are glad to know that you did enjoy the tour. Looking forward to welcoming your friends soon. Kind regards,
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  • Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising reviewer 7
    September 17th, 2018
    4.5
    Absolutely fantastic trip. This was 2 best weeks in my life. Vietnam is so amazing, Footsteps arrange all services...
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    Reply from: Footsteps Indochina Travel
    Dear Alex, Greetings from Footsteps Indochina Travel! We are very glad that you enjoyed the tour and had lots of memories in 2 weeks travelling through Vietnam from North to South. Your happiness is our destination. We look forward to serving your friends and your relatives soon Kind regards, Anna
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  • Vietnam Discovery: Lanterns, Cooking, Sunset Kayaks & Halong Bay Cruising reviewer 8
    September 13th, 2018
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    Me and my wife had a great time in Vietnam with Footsteps! Accommodation were good with centre location. Guide and...
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    • Japanese B encephalitis - Recommended for Vietnam. Ideally 1 month before travel.
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