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Vietnam Uncovered: 15 Days of Culture, History & Natural Wonders from Ho Chi Minh City, Vung Tau, Hoi An to Hanoi

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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Independent travel, featuring selected guided excursions
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 2 - 20
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Start point
    Tan Son Nhat International Airport, Trường Sơn, Ho Chi Minh City, 72100, Vietnam (Tan Son Nhat International Airport, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Ben Thanh Market
    • Explore the city's vibrant nightlife
    • Relax at a local café with traditional Vietnamese coffee
  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
    • Stop at Notre Dame Cathedral (outside visit only) and Central Post Office
    • Explore War Remnants Museum
    • Visit Thien Hau Pagoda
    • Explore Cho Lon Market in Chinatown
    • Saigon River Water Bus Ride
    Landmarks
    Independence Palace (Reunification Palace)
    Notre Dame Cathedral
    Central Post Office
    War Remnants Museum
    Thien Hau Pagoda
    Cho Lon Market
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  3. Day 3

    Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta

    Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant with Vietnamese cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Included Activities

    • Watch introductory video about the tunnels
    • Explore Cu Chi Tunnels system including living areas, weapons factories, field hospitals, and command centers
    • Discover hidden trap doors and dangerous traps
    • Tea and cassava tasting (guerrillas' food during the war)
    • Boat trip on Tien River visiting Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix, and Tortoise islands
    • Cruise through small canal by sampan
    • Short cycling around the village
    • Visit the coconut candy workshop
    • Enjoy seasonal fruits and honey tea
    • Listen to Southern Vietnamese folk music performance by local people
    Landmarks
    Cu Chi Tunnels
    My Tho
  4. Day 4

    Vung Tau

    Vung Tau
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant with authentic coastal cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Prague Hotel Hồ Chí Minh), Hotel 4* (Cicilia Hotel Saigon), Hotel 5* (Rex Hotel Saigon)

    Included Activities

    • Relax at Thuy Van Beach (swimming, sunbathing, or relaxing)
    • Climb inside Jesus Christ Statue for panoramic views
    • Explore Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple) and learn about fishermen's traditions
    • Visit White Palace (Bach Dinh) - French colonial landmark
    • Scenic walk at Nghinh Phong Cape for coastal views
    Landmarks
    Thuy Van Beach
    Jesus Christ Statue
    Thang Tam Temple (Whale Temple)
    White Palace (Bach Dinh)
    Robert Taylor Museum of Worldwide Arms
    Nghinh Phong Cape
  5. Day 5

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An

    Ho Chi Minh City to Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoi An's Ancient Town
    • Stroll along lantern-lit streets
    • Enjoy riverside atmosphere
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  6. Day 6

    Hoi An

    Hoi An
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch at local family home featuring regional specialties)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)

    Included Activities

    • Cycle through countryside surrounding Hoi An
    • Visit Tra Que Vegetable Village
    • Learn about traditional organic farming methods
    • Participate in hands-on farming activities in rice paddies
    • Learn how rice is cultivated in flooded fields
    • Try plowing with a water buffalo
    • Experience transplanting young rice seedlings
    • Board traditional Vietnamese basket boat (Thung Chai)
    • Cruise through tranquil waterways lined with coconut palms
    • Meet local fishermen and learn about their daily lives
    • Discover the area's fascinating history and cultural heritage
    • Enjoy homemade lunch at local family home featuring regional specialties
    Landmarks
    Tra Que Vegetable Village
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  7. Day 7

    Hoi An

    Hoi An
    Meals
    Dinner (Set Menu Dinner with Hoi An Cuisine)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hoi An Green Riverside Oasis Villa), Hotel 4* (Silk River Hoi An Retreat), Hotel 5* (Grand Sunrise Palace Hoi An)

    Included Activities

    • Traditional art performance at Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
    • Visit Museum of Trade Ceramics
    • Explore Tan Ky Ancient House (200-year-old merchant residence)
    • Visit Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong)
    • Visit Japanese Covered Bridge
    • Boat ride and flower lantern release ceremony
    • Set Menu Dinner with Hoi An Cuisine

    Optional Activities

    • Explore Hoi An Night Market
    • Shop for local handicrafts
    • Take memorable photos at night market
    Landmarks
    Hoi An Traditional Performing Arts House
    Museum of Trade Ceramics
    Tan Ky Ancient House
    Cantonese Assembly Hall (Hoi Quan Quang Dong)
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Hoi An Night Market
  8. Day 8

    Hoi An to Hue

    Hoi An to Hue
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Scarlett Boutique Hotel), Hotel 4* ( Century Riverside Hotel Hue), Hotel 5* (Meliá Vinpearl Hue)

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at hotel
    • Stroll along the Perfume River
    • Explore the city's rich cultural heritage at own pace
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  9. Day 9

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at a local restaurant featuring traditional Hue and Vietnamese specialties)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (The Scarlett Boutique Hotel), Hotel 4* ( Century Riverside Hotel Hue), Hotel 5* (Meliá Vinpearl Hue)

    Included Activities

    • Scenic dragon boat cruise along Perfume River
    • Visit Thien Mu Pagoda
    • Explore tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh
    • Explore tombs of Emperor Tu Duc
    • Visit UNESCO-listed Hue Imperial Citadel
    • Discover history, legends, and cultural treasures at Imperial Citadel
    • Visit Thuy Xuan Incense Village and learn traditional incense-making techniques
    • Explore Dong Ba Market
    Landmarks
    Perfume River
    Thien Mu Pagoda
    Tomb of Emperor Khai Dinh
    Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc
    Hue Imperial Citadel
    Thuy Xuan Incense Village
    Dong Ba Market
  10. Day 10

    Hue to Hanoi

    Hue to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre Hotel), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)

    Optional Activities

    • Wander through Old Quarter streets
    • Sample local delicacies
    • Explore Hanoi's ancient traditions
    • Discover colonial charm
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  11. Day 11

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh

    Hanoi to Ninh Binh
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch at restaurant with local cuisines), Dinner

    Included Activities

    • Visit Bai Dinh Complex (Southeast Asia's largest pagoda)
    • See 500 stone La Han (Arhat) statues
    • View 2 huge bronze bells (27 tons and 36 tons)
    • Visit Quan Yin statue with thousands of arms and eyes
    • View Gautama Buddha statue
    • Visit Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel (Option 2)
    • Visit Dinh King Temple (Option 2)
    • Travel through Trang An Grottoes
    • Embark on traditional sampan through limestone caves
    • Visit caves: Lam Cave, Vang Cave, Dai Cave, Thanh Truot Cave
    • Visit temples: Cao Son Temple, Suoi Tien Temple, Vu Lam Temple
    • Visit Mua Cave
    • Trek up Ngoa Long mountain for rice valley views

    Optional Activities

    • Choose between Bai Dinh Complex or Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel as primary visit
    Landmarks
    Bai Dinh Complex
    Hoa Lu Ancient Citadel
    Trang An Grottoes
    Lam Cave
    Vang Cave
    Dai Cave
    Thanh Truot Cave
    Cao Son Temple
    Suoi Tien Temple
    Vu Lam Temple
    Mua Cave
    Ngoa Long mountain
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  12. Day 12

    Ninh Binh to Hanoi

    Ninh Binh to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre Hotel), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Endangered Primate Rescue Center
    • Observe langurs, monkeys, and gibbons in natural environment
    • Trek into jungle heart
    • Visit One-Thousand-Year-Old Tree
    • Visit The Pre-Historic Man's cave (if time permits)
    • Boat trip on river at Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve
    • Watch wildlife
    • Visit water cave
    Landmarks
    Cuc Phuong National Park
    Endangered Primate Rescue Center
    One-Thousand-Year-Old Tree
    The Pre-Historic Man's cave
    Van Long Wetland Nature Reserve
  13. Day 13

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay

    Hanoi to Ha Long Bay
    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Freshly prepared lunch on board while cruising through the bay), Dinner (Delicious seafood dinner on board featuring local specialties and fresh regional ingredients)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Le Journey Luxury Cruises), Hotel 4* (La Casta Cruise), Hotel 5* (Peony Cruises)

    Included Activities

    • Board traditional cruise vessel
    • Cruise among thousands of dramatic limestone islands and karst formations
    • Participate in onboard and outdoor activities
    • Kayak through tranquil lagoons
    • Experience the bay's unique ecosystem
    • Watch sunset over limestone peaks
    • Participate in optional evening activities offered by cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking through tranquil lagoons (optional)
    • Optional evening activities offered by cruise
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  14. Day 14

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi

    Ha Long Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Breakfast (Breakfast on board), Lunch (Lunch on board as the vessel returns to harbor)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Au Coeur D'hanoi Hotel), Hotel 4* (Mường Thanh Grand Hà Nội Centre Hotel), Hotel 5* (Meritel Hanoi)

    Included Activities

    • Relax Tai Chi session on sundeck
    • Visit impressive limestone cave with stalactites and stalagmites
    • Continue cruising through emerald waters

    Optional Activities

    • Explore vibrant Hanoi Old Quarter
    • Sample local street food
    • Shop for souvenirs
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
  15. Day 15

    Hanoi

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

    Optional Activities

    • Relax at hotel
    • Do last-minute shopping
    • Explore more of Hanoi

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