Vintage Vietnam
Overview
Highlights
- This is an 'independent' version of one of peregrine's most popular trips. enjoy your own exclusive departure, with the flexibility to chose your start date.
- Discover vietnam's astounding histories, both modern and ancient, from the cu chi war tunnels in ho chi minh city to the chinese and japanese architectural marvels of hoi an
- A mekong homestay and cai bei floating market visit gets you up close and personal with life on the legendary delta
- The splendour of vietnam's waterways doesn't stop there – enjoy a sumptuous seafood lunch and snorkelling trip in nha trangand a candle lit dinner in halong bay
- Peel back the curtain on traditional vietnamese water puppetry as a fifth-generation puppeteer shows you around his small-scale family theatre
- With three included internal flights, there's less time spent travelling and more time experiencing your destinations
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Itinerary
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. There are no activities planned until you meet your local guide this evening (who will be collecting your travel Insurance details and next of kin information). If you have time, get out and...
Sit down to a leisurely buffet breakfast at KOTO this morning. This restaurant is designed to give disadvantaged youth an education in hospitality. Then you'll drive south to Cai Be for a boat cruise along the intricate and beautiful waterways of the Mekong Delta. En ...
Today is an early start, as after breakfast you will be taken to visit the bustling Cai Be floating market, a place awash with colour and activity. Mingle with the locals and browse the stalls at this delightfully unconventional bazaar. You will then return to Ho Chi ...
This morning after breakfast it's time for a half-day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an extensive underground network (some 200 kilometres) of tunnels dug initially by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. They contained hospitals, dwellings and schools and ...
With palm trees, white sandy beaches and a hip cosmopolitan atmosphere, Nha Trang is often referred to as the Cannes of the Orient. Venture out on a boat to explore the nearby islands today. From the main boat, you will take basket boats to shore and visit a fishing v...
Take a short flight to Danang (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes). From here you will embark on a short minibus ride to Hoi An (approximately 1 hour). Hoi An was originally a Cham port town, but has been influenced by a myriad of traders from various cultures. With ...
A morning walking tour today takes you to a historic house (formerly home to a prominent trader), the Japanese Covered Bridge, a Chinese assembly hall and a museum. Afterwards, sit down to a delicious lunch with the group. This afternoon you are free to make the most of Hoi An and its surrounding areas. Your expert local guide will be able to help with suggestions for extra activities in Hoi An.
This afternoon at 3pm, cycle through the verdant countryside surrounding Hoi an before taking a boat trip on the Thu Bon River. Enjoy a sunset barbecue from an island on the river as you watch the to see the sunset over picturesque Hoi An. Before this activity, the d...
Depart beautiful Hoi An today for Hue, the former imperial capital and hub of Vietnam's historic past. En route pass through the Hai Van Pass – a scenic mountainous stretch of highway with views across Lang Co beach. You will also make a stop at this beach to stroll t...
Take a boat cruise on the Perfume River before visiting the Thien Mu Pagoda, the unofficial symbol of Hue. The Pagoda is an active Buddhist monastery that dates back to 1601. You will also enjoy lunch at a local nunnery or monastery. This not only allows you to sample...
Fly from Hue to Hanoi today (approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes). Your departure will mostly likely be in the morning, but can vary a little. Your Hanoi local guide will meet you at your hotel. You will be taken through the ancient '36 streets' and discover an amazin...
Enjoy a guided half-day tour of Hanoi, visiting the major sights, including the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda and the former residence of Vietnam’s most famous revolutionary, Ho Chi Minh. In your free time, the Vietnam Fine Arts museum is well worth a visit....
Leave your luggage at the hotel and pack an overnight bag as you drive to Ha Long Bay (approximately 3 hours). Take in glorious views of this World Heritage-listed beauty and its spectacular limestone islands. You will travel to Bai Chay (Halong City West) and board a...
In the morning, sail back to the port, disembark and then take a bus back to Hanoi (approximately 4 hours). Arriving back in the capital, there will be free time to wander around and enjoy some of the city’s attractions you may have missed the first time. You can shop...
Your independent journey comes to an end after breakfast today.
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