Vietnam Highlands

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Witness the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese city life surrounded by slow, retro village life. Tour iconic cities and ancient sites on this awe-inspiring adventure through the Vietnam Highlands. Start off in Hong Kong where the skyline is a sight to be seen; explore this modern metropolis and view the city from afar with a harbor cruise for the perfect view. T...
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Overview

Trip type
Private Guided
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • By Mekong river cruise visit the local colorful floating markets of Cai Be, where you will cruise among local barges full of fruits and vegetables
    • Explore Hanoi City Via Victoria Expres
    • Explore Hong Kong is a place of contrasts: geographically, socially and economically
    • Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the final resting place of Ho Chi Minh
    • Visit to One Pillar Pagoda which was built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who ruled from 1028 to 1054.

What's this trip about?

    Witness the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese city life surrounded by slow, retro village life. Tour iconic cities and ancient sites on this awe-inspiring adventure through the Vietnam Highlands. Start off in Hong Kong where the skyline is a sight to be seen; explore this modern metropolis and view the city from afar with a harbor cruise for the perfect view. Travel from the top to the tail of Vietnam, stopping at all of the unique cities that make up this bustling country along the way. Sapa, Hanoi, Hoi An and Ho Chi Minh are just a few of the stops you’ll make as you go deep into the heart of Vietnam and understand why so many people fall in love with this culturally rich country.           

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeOperator does not provide
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportN/A
Start CityHong Kong
End CityHo Chi Minh

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Train & Rail Journeys

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Hanoi
  • Ho Chi Minh
  • Hoi An
  • Hong Kong
  • Mekong Delta
  • Mekong River
  • Saigon
  • Victoria Peak

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • River cruise
  • Ruins & Archaeology
  • Trains & Rail
  • Trekking

Trip includes

    • All roundtrip private airport and train station transfers
    • 2 nights Hong Kong
    • Hong Kong Island Orientation
    • 2 nights Hanoi
    • Hanoi city tour
    • 1 night Victoria Express (Hanoi to Lao Cai)
    • 1 night Sapa
    • Cultural Village Trek tour
    • Bac Ha Market tour
    • 1 night Victoria Express (Lao Cai to Hanoi)
    • 3 nights Hoi An
    • Hoi An city tour
    • 3 nights Ho Chi Minh City
    • Meals: 11 breakfasts

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: USA to Hong Kong

Today you will begin your Swain Destinations customized itinerary. Please note, international air has not been included in this package price. 

Day 2: Welcome to Hong Kong

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford

You will be met by a representative holding a sign with the company logo at the waiting hall, which is after baggage claim and customs clearance. You will then be transferred to your hotel.

Hong Kong is a pl...

Day 3: Hong Kong Island Orientation

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: InterContinental Grand Stanford

Pick up from hotel to traverse the World-renowned Victoria Harbour via the Cross-Harbor Tunnel.  We then drive through Wanchai and take the Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, which operates on a do...

Day 4: Hong Kong to Hanoi

Accommodation: Nikko Hotel Hanoi

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer to the airport for your flight to Vietnam. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation by private vehicle.

Hanoi has been forever changed by the introduction of litera...

Day 5: Hanoi City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Victoria Express

Hanoi, a capital city of Vietnam, is a very attractive city with French style buildings and less traffic than other cities in Asia. Visit to One Pillar Pagoda which was built by the Emperor Ly Thai Tong, w...

Day 6: Hanoi City to Sapa (Via Victoria Express)

Accommodation: Victoria Express

Transfer from Hanoi City to station for departure to Sapa.

The Victoria Express Train is a 10 hour trip from Hanoi to Lao Cai, accommodating 48 passengers with comfortable seating, a dining carriage and two luxurious sleep...

Day 7: Trekking Lao Chai, Ta Van & Giang Ta Chai

Accommodation: Victoria Resort Sapa

Explore the stunning mountain scenery around Sapa, visiting local minority villages on the way. This day's trek is moderately easy, over level terrain.

You will commence your journey by driving south toward Muong Hoa v...

Day 8: Bac Ha Market

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Victoria Express

Bac Ha is the largest and most colorful market in the area. Every Sunday morning, many different ethnic groups such as Flower H'mong, Phu La, Black Dao, Tay and Nung minorities gather to buy and sell local...

Day 9: Hanoi to Hoi An

Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

You will be met at the train station and transferred by private vehicle to the airport for the flight to Danang. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation in Hoi An.

Settled on ...

Day 10: Hoi An City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town south of Danang. Known as Faifo to early western traders, it was one of South East Asia's major international ports during the 17th, 18th and 19...

Day 11: My Son and Thu Bon River Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort & Spa

Journey to My Son, the former religious center of the Champa Kingdom, a sophisticated civilization which held sway over the region from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Today, all that ...

Day 12: Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Transfer to the airport for your onward flight. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your accommodation by private vehicle.

Vietnamese seem to use the names Saigon, Ho Chi...

Day 13: Saigon City Tour

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, and one will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere. There are street markets, pavement cafes and sleek new cafes and pubs. Th...

Day 14: Mekong Delta Cruise

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: Renaissance Riverside Hotel Saigon

Your Mekong River cruise excursion aboard the Cai Be Princess, a deluxe sampan offering more comfort than a regular cruise of the Mekong, will begin with a hotel pickup before heading sou...

Day 15: Ho Chi Minh City to USA

Meals: Breakfast

Transfer from your hotel to Saigon airport for your return flight to the USA.

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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    • Passport and visa fees
    • Personale expenses
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Meals Included

11 Breakfasts

Age Requirements
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