Vietnam Highlights (Start Ho Chi Minh City, end Hanoi)
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Highlights
- View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & Presidential Palace
- Visit to the War Remnants Museum
- Visit Hoi An's UNESCO listed Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge
- Bike Ride
- See stunning scenery en route to Hue
- Cyclo ride to Hue's Imperial Citadel
- Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda
- Overnight cruise in a traditional junk boat
- Swim and explore the lagoon and coral
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Start your Vietnam Highlights this evening in Ho Chi Minh City, still referred to as Saigon, a cosmopolitan city that combines Vietnamese flair with US influences post the Vietnam War and is one of the most dynamic and progressive cities in Asia with great places to e...
Today you’ll hear Vietnam’s history in a nutshell on a city tour that starts from colonial times. Check out the Notre Dame Cathedral, a relic left from French rule. We also see the Presidential or Reunification Palace, the former political heart of the country, from ...
A free day gives you time to sink into the laid-back beach lifestyle. Snack on fresh pineapple or other tropical fruits from the area. Try a massage and soak up the sun or cool off in the South China Sea. Activity-wise, there’s a chance to get out among the gorgeous...
After a short flight to Dan Nang this morning, we drive on to Hoi An. Hoi An is a pretty little town, with history written all over it. Blending Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, this former port town is an unusual mix of architectural styles. Yo...
A short drive from Hoi An are the famous Marble Mountains where (if you choose to explore) you can see a collection of 5 peaks that represent the 5 Elements in Vietnamese folk lore – metal, wood, earth, fire and water. Our local guide would be delighted to take us on ...
Back on the coach we travel through the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds”, on to the former imperial city of Hue. Keep your camera handy for the incredible coastal views and rolling green hills along the way. We start our time in mellow Hue with a visit to the imperial Tu Du...
After a short flight, we land in the Northern capital of Hanoi. Hanoi is completely different to its southern counterpart, Ho Chi Minh City. It combines French flair, Chinese culture and Vietnamese vitality. This town is a romantic living timeline and open-air museum....
First up this morning is a visit to the mausoleum of Ho Chi Minh – former president of Vietnam. Be part of the solemn procession of onlookers paying their respects to the leader who fought for the country’s independence (seasonal). We then drive to picturesque Halong ...
After a relaxed breakfast we take a local boat to explore a small, hidden grotto and perhaps see some of the locals (monkeys!) that live there. We then cruise back to port and return to Hanoi, with free time this afternoon. For more culture your Trip Manager can ...
Our trip ends this morning after breakfast and some free time, so say goodbye to your crew and Trip Manager.
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