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Vietnam Highlights
From $3,868 - From 18 Days, Fully Inclusive from selected Australian cities
This is our most comprehensive tour to Vietnam. The itinerary spans the length of the country visiting most of the sites and attractions along the way, with the added bonus of overnighting on a Junk boat in Halong Bay, Vietnam’s ‘Jewel in the Crown’. At the end of the tour there is the option to visit the hill tribes region around Sapa.
TOUR ITINERARY
Wendy Wu Tours Review: "There was ample free time for shopping and relaxing. Our National Guide had a very good knowledge of Vietnamese history and culture and was able to relate these in good English. Overall, this was an excellant tour which gave us lasting memories of Vietnam's history and culture."
Mr and Mrs Borger, New South Wales - February 2009
Day 1: Australia to Saigon
Fly with Vietnam Airlines to Saigon for 2 nights.
Day 2: Saigon
Visit the former Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Cholon (Chinatown) where we see the Binh Tay Wholesale Market and Thien Hau Pagoda. After stopping at Ben Thanh Market for some shopping, the remainder of the day is at leisure.
Days 3-4: Saigon to Mekong Delta (home stay in Vinh Long)
Over the next 2 days explore the Mekong Delta first hand by various types of boats in and around Vinh Long Province. Stop at a local farmer’s house where we will also spend the night and visit various traditional businesses. The next morning continue exploring the area before returning to Saigon.
Day 5: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels
Explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay Ninh, where we experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion.
Day 6: Saigon to Nha Trang
Fly to Nha Trang. The afternoon is free to stroll along the beach of this seaside town.
Day 7: Nha Trang
Spend the day cruising around the islands off Nha Trang visiting the Tri Nguyen Aquarium, Tam Island and a local fishing village.
Day 8: Nha Trang to Hoi An
Fly to Danang and transfer to the town of Hoi An visiting the Marble Mountains and China Beach en route.
Days 9-10: Hoi An
Undertake a walking tour of the old centre of Hoi An. Visit an old merchant’s home still lived in by descendents of the original merchant, the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An Market, a local Chinese pagoda and assembly hall. The following day visit the Cham Ruins at My Son.
Day 11: Hoi An to Hue
Drive over the Hai Van Pass to Hue where upon arrival we visit the Imperial Citadel and Tu Duc Tomb. This evening, partake in a cooking class focusing on select local dishes and cuisine.
Day 12: Hue to Hanoi
Cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and visit the tomb of Khai Dinh. This afternoon we fly to Hanoi and visit the Ethnology Museum.
Day 13: Hanoi
Visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Sep-Dec), Stilt House and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda and drive around Hoan Kiem Lake.
Day 14: Hanoi
Enjoy a walking tour of the old quarter, visit Dong Xuan Market and the Temple of Literature. The remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. This evening enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets.
Day 15: Hanoi to Halong Bay
Travel to the ‘Jewel in the Crown of Vietnam’, Halong Bay and commence our cruise around the thousands of karst islands on our junk boat. Spend the night onboard.
Day 16: Halong Bay to Hanoi
Continue cruising around the islands this morning before returning to Hanoi.
Day 17: Depart Hanoi
Enjoy a full day at leisure before boarding our overnight flight to Australia.
Day 18: Arrive Australia
Arrive home this morning.
Sapa Extension (3D/2N):
Day 16: Hanoi to Sapa
You may choose to leave the group this evening and transfer to Hanoi Railway Station and board the overnight sleeper train to the hill station of Sapa.
Days 17-19: Sapa
Over the next 3 days explore Sapa and the surrounding area including the local markets, different minority villages, spectacular valleys and fine examples of tribal agriculture (each day will involve 5-6hrs walking). On the 3rd night we board our overnight sleeper train back to Hanoi.
Day 20: Depart Hanoi
Arrive early this morning and transfer to our hotel for breakfast and day use of the hotel room before transferring to the airport for our overnight flight back to Australia.
Day 21: Arrive Australia
Arrive home this morning.
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