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16-Day Tour: Northbound Vietnam Adventure

16 days
From Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi
4.8
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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
All Ages Welcome
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Start point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (International Terminal T2 )

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Ho Chi Minh City at your own pace
    • Stroll along Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street
    Landmarks
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport
    Nguyen Hue Pedestrian Street
  2. Day 2

    Cu Chi

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided exploration of Cu Chi tunnel network including tunnel models, hiding places, kitchens, and underground hospital
    • Visit to War Remnants Museum
    • Visit to Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    War Remnants Museum
    Venerable Thich Quang Duc Monument
  3. Day 3

    An Binh Islet

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Local specialties at Ut Trinh Homestay including elephant ear fish), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Cao Dai Temple
    • Boat trip along Tien River
    • Exploration of coconut processing workshops
    • Exploration of puffed rice cake production
    • Performance of traditional Southern Vietnamese music (Don Ca Tai Tu Nam Bo)
    • Sampan ride through arroyos on An Binh Islet
    • Lunch at Ut Trinh Homestay featuring local specialties including elephant ear fish
    • Bike ride through village orchards
    • Hands-on workshop in traditional puffed rice cake making
    Landmarks
    Cao Dai Temple
    Tien River
    An Binh Islet
  4. Day 4

    Ho Chi Minh City - Nha Trang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Boat ride along Mekong River
    • Visit to local brick factory
    • Exploration of local market in Mekong Delta

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure
    Landmarks
    Mekong River
    Saigon Railway Station
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  5. Day 5

    Nha Trang

    Meals
    Breakfast (Local breakfast experience), Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Local breakfast experience
    • Shared boat diving adventure around Hon Tam Island in Nha Trang Bay
    • Exploration of coral reefs and tropical fish
    Landmarks
    Nha Trang Train Station
    Cau Da Port
    Hon Tam Island
  6. Day 6

    Nha Trang

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • City orientation tour
    • Visit to Po Nagar Cham Towers
    • Visit to Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography
    Landmarks
    Po Nagar Cham Towers
    Nha Trang Institute of Oceanography
    Nha Trang Train Station
  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Transfer from Da Nang to Hoi An
    • Guided walking tour through old quarters of Tran Phu and Nguyen Thai Hoc
    • Visit to Fujian Assembly Hall
    • Visit to Chuc Thanh Pagoda
    • Visit to Japanese Bridge
    Landmarks
    Fujian Assembly Hall
    Chuc Thanh Pagoda
    Japanese Bridge
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  8. Day 8

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Option 1: Bike ride through countryside to Thanh Ha Pottery Village
    • Option 1: Exploration of pottery making at Thanh Ha Pottery Village
    • Option 1: Bike ride through rice fields to Tra Que Vegetable Village
    • Option 1: Hands-on farming activities at Tra Que Vegetable Village (digging, planting, watering, harvesting)
    • Option 1: 10-minute foot massage with warm water and medicinal leaves at local's home
    • Option 1: Private cooking class with host learning traditional Vietnamese recipes
    • Option 1: Lunch featuring dishes prepared in cooking class
    • Option 2: Scenic boat cruise along Thu Bon River to Cam Thanh Coconut Village (1.5 hours)
    • Option 2: Local green tea tasting at Cam Thanh Coconut Village
    • Option 2: Traditional round bamboo basket boat experience (thung chai)
    • Option 2: Fishing demonstrations and casting fishing net from basket boat
    • Option 2: Crab fishing spot visit
    • Option 2: Steering basket boat through waterways or peaceful village stroll
    • Option 2: Lunch at Cam Thanh Coconut Village
    Landmarks
    Thanh Ha Pottery Village
    Tra Que Vegetable Village
    Thu Bon River
    Cam Thanh Coconut Village
  9. Day 9

    Hoi An

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore Hoi An at your own pace
  10. Day 10

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Scenic journey crossing Hai Van Pass
    • Visit to Imperial Citadel
    • Visit to Dong Ba Market
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Imperial Citadel
    Dong Ba Market
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  11. Day 11

    Hue

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch

    Included Activities

    • Motorbike ride through Hue with skilled driver
    • Exploration of charming old villages
    • Visit to Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Visit to Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Mausoleum of Emperor Minh Mang
    Hue Train Station
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  12. Day 12

    Ha Noi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Authentic Vietnamese breakfast at a streetside eatery)

    Included Activities

    • Authentic Vietnamese breakfast at streetside eatery
    • Walk around Hoan Kiem Lake
    • Visit to Temple of Literature
    • Cyclo-rickshaw journey through Old Quarter
    • Visit to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    • Visit to Ho Chi Minh's stilt house
    • Visit to One Pillar Pagoda
    • Visit to Dong Xuan Market
    Landmarks
    Ha Noi Train Station
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Temple of Literature
    Old Quarter
    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Dong Xuan Market
  13. Day 13

    Ninh Binh

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hoa Lu, former capital of Vietnam
    • Visit to Dinh and Le Temples
    • Scenic boat trip between karst rocks and rice fields (2 hours, season permitting)
    • Bike ride to Bich Dong Pagoda
    Landmarks
    Hoa Lu
    Dinh and Le Temples
    Bich Dong Pagoda
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  14. Day 14

    Ha Long Bay

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Transfer to Ha Long Bay
    • Boarding on junk
    • Welcome drink and lunch on board
    • Venture into natural cave with intricate rock formations
    • Sunset panorama of Ha Long Bay

    Optional Activities

    • Squid fishing with crew guidance
    • Relax on deck admiring Ha Long Bay
    • Kayaking (2 people per kayak) through Ha Long Bay landscape
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  15. Day 15

    Ha Noi

    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Brunch (Brunch on board)

    Included Activities

    • Breakfast on board
    • Brunch on board
    • Visit to But Thap Pagoda

    Optional Activities

    • Tai Chi session at dawn
    Landmarks
    But Thap Pagoda
  16. Day 16

    Ha Noi

    End point
    Noi Bai International Airport, Sóc Sơn, Hanoi, 12200, Vietnam (International Terminal T2)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Free time to explore, shop, or unwind in Ha Noi
    Landmarks
    Noi Bai International Airport
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