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From Ho Chi Minh City to Kunming
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Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Ho Chi Minh City

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Pham Ngu Lao Street open-aired market
    • Visit Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
    • Urban Adventure with expert local guide
    • Optional group dinner
    Landmarks
    Vinh Nghiem Pagoda
    Pham Ngu Lao Street
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  2. Day 2

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta

    Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong Delta
    Meals
    Lunch (Regional specialties including elephant ear fish in the heart of the delta)

    Included Activities

    • Mekong Delta private boat cruise and waterway traverse
    • Ben Tre coconut gardens visit
    • Tropical fruit and coconut jam sampling at local home
    • Sampan (small rowing boat) paddling
    • Tuk-tuk village tour
    • Lunch with regional specialties including elephant ear fish
    Landmarks
    Mekong Delta
    Ben Tre
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  3. Day 3

    Ho Chi Minh City to Danang to Hoi An

    Ho Chi Minh City to Danang to Hoi An

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Hoi An ancient town
    • Historic house visit (former prominent trader's home)
    • Japanese Covered Bridge visit
    • Chinese assembly hall visit
    • Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Marble Mountains
    Japanese Covered Bridge
    Hoi An Old Town
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  4. Day 4

    Hoi An

    Hoi An

    Optional Activities

    • Central Market exploration
    • Street stalls for paintings, woodwork, ceramics, and lanterns
    • Custom tailoring services
    • Bicycle rental for countryside tour
    • Daytrip to My Son Cham UNESCO World Heritage temple complex
    Landmarks
    My Son
    Hoi An Central Market
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  5. Day 5

    Hoi An to Hue

    Hoi An to Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast at Buddhist monastery)

    Included Activities

    • Hai Van Pass scenic drive with photo stop
    • Village recycling hub visit
    • Salt coffee tasting
    • Imperial Citadel guided tour including Forbidden Purple City

    Optional Activities

    • Dong Ba Market exploration for local goods and street food
    Landmarks
    Hai Van Pass
    Lang Co Beach
    Imperial Citadel
    Forbidden Purple City
    Dong Ba Market
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  6. Day 6

    Hue

    Hue
    Meals
    Lunch (Vegetarian feast at Buddhist monastery)

    Included Activities

    • Imperial Citadel motorbike tour with private driver
    • Thien Mu Pagoda visit
    • Monk's self-immolation protest car viewing
    • Vegetarian lunch at Buddhist monastery
    • Royal tomb visit
    Landmarks
    Thien Mu Pagoda
  7. Day 7

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Hanoi
    • Old Quarter walking tour
    • Temple of Literature visit
    • One Pillar Pagoda visit
    • HCM stilt house visit

    Optional Activities

    • Fine Arts Museum visit
    Landmarks
    Hoan Kiem Lake
    Old Quarter
    Temple of Literature
    One Pillar Pagoda
    Fine Arts Museum
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  8. Day 8

    Hanoi to Halong Bay

    Hanoi to Halong Bay
    Meals
    Lunch (Fresh seafood lunch on board), Dinner (Fresh seafood dinner on board)

    Included Activities

    • Ha Long Bay private boat cruise
    • Caves exploration
    • Beaches exploration
    • Overnight boat cruise

    Optional Activities

    • Kayaking tour of the bay
    Landmarks
    Ha Long Bay
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  9. Day 9

    Halong Bay to Hanoi

    Halong Bay to Hanoi
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner at KOTO restaurant supporting disadvantaged youth in hospitality careers)

    Included Activities

    • KOTO farewell dinner

    Optional Activities

    • Sunrise viewing from boat deck
    • Bia hoi (draught beer) at Old Quarter microbars
    Landmarks
    KOTO Restaurant
  10. Day 10

    Hanoi

    Hanoi

    Optional Activities

    • Fine Arts Museum visit
    • Hoa La Hanoi Hilton Prison visit
    • Café relaxation
    Landmarks
    Hoa La Prison
  11. Day 11

    Hanoi to Sapa

    Hanoi to Sapa
    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Grilled meats, seafood and corn feast at local barbecue)

    Included Activities

    • Sunset walking tour around Sapa with local leader
    • Sapa Church visit
    • Night market exploration
    • Grilled meats, seafood and corn at local barbecue
    Landmarks
    Sapa Church
  12. Day 12

    Sapa

    Sapa
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with H'mong family)

    Included Activities

    • Rice terrace day hike through Sapa
    • H'mong family home visit
    • Home-cooked lunch with H'mong family

    Optional Activities

    • Group dinner at town restaurants
    Landmarks
    Tan Van Village
  13. Day 13

    Sapa to Kunming (Border Crossing)

    Sapa to Kunming (Border Crossing)

    Optional Activities

    • Over-the-bridge rice noodles dinner
    Landmarks
    Lao Cai
    Hekou
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  14. Day 14

    Kunming to Shangri-La

    Kunming to Shangri-La

    Included Activities

    • Bullet train journey from Kunming to Shangri-La
    • Walking tour of Dukezong Ancient Town
    • Prayer wheel visit
    • Thangka painting observation

    Optional Activities

    • Evening traditional music and line dancing
    Landmarks
    Dukezong Ancient Town
    Shangri-La Prayer Wheel
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  15. Day 15

    Shangri-La

    Shangri-La
    Meals
    Lunch (Home-cooked lunch with Tibetan family)

    Included Activities

    • Ganden Sumtseling Monastery visit
    • Tibetan family home visit
    • Yak butter tea preparation lesson
    • Home-cooked lunch with Tibetan family
    • Scripture/shrine room viewing
    Landmarks
    Ganden Sumtseling Monastery
    Lamuyangcuo Lake
  16. Day 16

    Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Shangri-La to Tiger Leaping Gorge

    Included Activities

    • Tiger Leaping Gorge guided hike
    Landmarks
    Tiger Leaping Gorge
    Jade Dragon Snow Mountain
    Haba Snow Mountain
  17. Day 17

    Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang

    Tiger Leaping Gorge to Lijiang

    Included Activities

    • Tiger Leaping Gorge hiking continuation
    • Old Town orientation walking tour
    • Tea Horse Road history learning

    Optional Activities

    • Traditional Lijiang dinner with group
    Landmarks
    Lijiang Old Town
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  18. Day 18

    Lijiang

    Lijiang

    Included Activities

    • Baisha Old Town walking tour
    • Naxi family home visit with Dongba calligraphy class

    Optional Activities

    • Optional bike ride around Lashihai Lake
    Landmarks
    Baisha Old Town
    Lashihai Lake
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  19. Day 19

    Lijiang to Kunming

    Lijiang to Kunming

    Optional Activities

    • Green Lake Park exploration with tai chi viewing
    • Village of Ethnic Culture visit
    • Wenlin Street exploration
    • Optional farewell dinner with leader and group
    Landmarks
    Green Lake Park
    Village of Ethnic Culture
    Wenlin Street
  20. Day 20

    Kunming

    Kunming
    Meals
    Breakfast

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