Highlights of Vietnam

10 Days Vietnam

TRI-VM

Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) - Cu Chi Tunnels - Mekong Delta - Hue - China Beach - Hoi An - Hanoi - Halong Bay

We have designed this journey for people keen to experience the diversity of Vietnam but with limited time to spare. We take in Vietnam’s two key cities as well as the historical and cultural depth of Hoi An and Hue in central Vietnam and, finally, Halong Bay. The superior option also provides an opportunity to experience some of Vietnam’s beautiful colonial hotels. If you have a little more time why not combine this tour with our Temples of Angkor tour in Cambodia beforehand or with our North Unveiled tour afterwards.

Suitable for travellers with an average level of fitness and mobility. Flies between major centres.

Available dates:

Mar 18 - Mar 27, 2006 Mar 25 - Apr 3, 2006 Apr 1 - Apr 10, 2006 Apr 8 - Apr 17, 2006 Apr 15 - Apr 24, 2006 Apr 22 - May 1, 2006 May 6 - May 15, 2006 May 13 - May 22, 2006 May 20 - May 29, 2006 May 27 - Jun 5, 2006 Jun 3 - Jun 12, 2006 Jun 10 - Jun 19, 2006 Jun 17 - Jun 26, 2006 Jun 24 - Jul 3, 2006 Jul 1 - Jul 10, 2006 Jul 8 - Jul 17, 2006 Jul 15 - Jul 24, 2006 Jul 29 - Aug 7, 2006 Aug 5 - Aug 14, 2006 Aug 12 - Aug 21, 2006 Aug 19 - Aug 28, 2006 Aug 26 - Sep 4, 2006 Sep 2 - Sep 11, 2006 Sep 9 - Sep 18, 2006 Sep 16 - Sep 25, 2006 Sep 23 - Oct 2, 2006 Sep 30 - Oc 9, 2006 Oct 7 - Oct 16, 2006 Oct 14 - Oct 23, 2006 Oct 21 - Oct 30, 2006 Oct 28 - Nov 6, 2006 Nov 4 - Nov 13, 2006 Nov 18 - Nov 27, 2006 Nov 25 - Dec 4, 2006 Dec 2 - Dec 11, 2006 Dec 16 - Dec 25, 2006 Dec 23 - Jan 1, 2007 Dec 30 - Jan 8, 2007

Costs

From $1415.00 USD / $1640.00 CAD
Single Supplement available

No Local Payment

Itinerary

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Day 1: Saigon. Arrive in saigon and transfer to your hotel located in the heart of the city. Tonight, enjoy a welcome drink with your tour leader and get to know your group during your tour briefing.

Days 2 - 3: Saigon, Mekong Delta & Cu Chi. We explore the boulevards of saigon, passing famous sites including the former president’s palace, notre dame cathedral, the saigon river and dong khoi street before continuing to bustling chinatown. We travel to the remarkable cu chi tunnels, a network of tunnels three levels deep stretching over 200km that were used by communist guerrillas during the vietnam war. We conclude our discovery of the south with a trip to the lush scenery and intricate waterways of the mekong delta. Sample tropical fruit, visit local farmhouses and travel by sampan through the narrow canals of the delta.

Day 4: Hue. We fly to hue, vietnam’s former imperial capital and a charming town set on the perfume river. We travel along the river to the 16th century thien mu pagoda and then see remnants of hue’s royal past at the imposing former residence, the citadel, and at the impressive tomb of emperor Tu Duc.

Day 5 - 6: Hoi An & China Beach. We drive over the spectacular hai van pass, past stunning rural and coastal scenery, to the town of danang, visiting the cham museum with its unique, hindu style sculptures. We drive the short distance south to famous china beach and then to the enchanting town of hoi an, a port town since the middle ages. We walk hoi an’s narrow lanes, visit 300-year-old houses, see the traditional market, enjoy a cruise on the thu bon river through tranquil rural scenery and soak up the quaint atmosphere.

Days 7 - 10: Hanoi & Halong Bay. Flying north, we arrive in hanoi, vietnam’s present-day capital and one of asia’s most attractive and interesting cities. We enjoy a cyclo ride, explore the fascinating old quarter, stroll along the beautiful boulevards and see the infamous ‘hanoi hilton’ prison. We spend a day cruising the world heritage listed halong bay – a natural wonder with thousands of islands creating a unique and beautiful landscape. Finally, we return to hanoi to visit the ho chi minh quarter and the temple of literature. We will also witness a performance of the unique art of water puppetry and finish the tour with a celebration at one of hanoi’s great local restaurants. On day 10, your journey ends with your airport transfer.