Essence of Vietnam
Overview
Highlights
- Experience the highlights and traditions of this colourful country in this short but comprehensive trip
- Visit the cities of ho chi minh city (saigon) and hanoi to uncover the vibrant mix of influences, from the french to asian traders, settlers and indigenous peoples, that make this a unique pocket of asia
- Sail down the thu bon river and watch the sunset over hanoi, a city rich in ancient and recent history
- Take an overnight cruise on halong bay and discover this place of famed beauty while enjoying a candle-lit dinner on deck
- Discover the traditional arts of vietnam with a special visit to the home of a seventh generation water puppet master
- This trip brings you the country’s finest moments while also leaving plenty of time for hidden treats and quiet surprises
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Itinerary
Welcome to Vietnam and Ho Chi Minh City. You will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. There will be a Welcome Meeting at 6pm on Day 1 where insurance details and next of kin information will be collected. If you can't arrange a flight that will arrive in ...
This morning you will head out of the city to the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels. Cu Chi is the name of the district that covers the extensive network (approximately 200 kilometres) of underground tunnels dug by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. The tunnels co...
This morning you will leave Ho Chi Minh City and fly (approximately 1 hour) north to Danang. You will have the chance to enjoy some spectacular scenery on the drive (approximately 1 hour) including the sensational Marble Mountains. The five peaks, limestone with marbl...
This morning you will take a tour of the unique town of Hoi An, influenced over the years by myriad traders from various cultures. Originally a busy Cham Port, the town also has Chinese influences scattered about, with pagodas and assembly halls found down the streets...
Today you will transfer (approximately 45 minutes) to the airport for a morning flight (approximately 1 hour) to the capital Hanoi. After arrival and a brief stop at the hotel you will take a guided half-day tour of the city. Enchanting Hanoi stands in contrast to its...
Today you will leave Hanoi and drive north (approximately 4 hours) to the famous Halong Bay. You can leave your luggage behind at the Hanoi hotel and pack an overnight bag for staying on the boat. Halong Bay is listed as a World Heritage site and is one of Vietnam’s m...
After breakfast at Halong Bay, return by bus to Hanoi (approximately 3.5 hours). This afternoon you will enjoy a unique Peregrine experience when you sit down to a water-puppet performance hosted by a local family. Artist Phan Thanh Liem’s father and grandfather were ...
Your Vietnamese adventure will come to an end after breakfast this morning. A transfer to the airport is not included; however, your tour leader will be on hand to advise you as to the options available.
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- Hong Ngoc Dynastie Hotel
- 34 Hang Manh,
- Hoan Kiem
- Hanoi
- VIETNAM
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- For trips departing on the following dates, use this finish point.
- 28 Feb 2018 (PACL180228)
- Lan Vien Hotel Hanoi
- 37A Ly Thuong Kiet St
- Hanoi
- VIETNAM
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- Fax: 84 437606060
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