Vietnam Encounters
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This 11-day Vietnam tour gives you the ideal introduction to Vietnam, exploring its top tourist attractions combined with some less visited rural areas
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Overview
Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
What's this trip about?
This 11-day Vietnam tour gives you the ideal introduction to Vietnam, exploring its top tourist attractions combined with some less visited rural areas
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Details
Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 1 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHalong Bay
End CityVinh Long
Travel Themes
Destinations
Attractions
Activities
Trip includes
- All accommodation as stated in the itinerary
- All transport and transfers
- 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service
- Services of a local tour guide during sightseeing and activities
- Admission fees, with instruction where necessary
- Meals as indicated in the itinerary
- Internal Flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh
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Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Hanoi! Airport transfers included
Once you arrive at the airport, we’ll meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel in Hanoi. Once settled in, we’ll be briefed about what lies ahead a collection time will be arranged to get things started tomorrow.
You can choose if you want to visit Hoan Kiem Lake to watch or participate in some early morning Tai Chi with the locals.
| OVERNIGHT:
Hanoi hotel
| EXTRAS:
Single room supplement, Extra day in Hanoi - pre-tour
Day 2: A historical and culinary adventure in Hanoi
Depending on your choice to sleep a little later or visit Hoan Kiem Lake to watch or join in on some early morning Tai Chi, we’ll have breakfast accompanied by Vietnamese language lessons - to help you interact with the locals during the rest of the tour.
On the schedul...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hanoi hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3: Cruising the waters of Ha Long Bay
We take a scenic drive to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and popular travel destination in Quảng Ninh Province. Ha Long Bay is made famous by its emerald waters and its spectacular scattering of limestone islands.
Here, we’ll board a classic Junk boat, passing...
| OVERNIGHT:
Halong Bay junk boat
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 4: A kayaking adventure and an overnight train trip
This morning, we have the choice to enjoy some Tai Chi or to head out on a photo hunt before we have breakfast on board the junk boat. We’ll then kayak to the arc-shaped Luon Cave situated on Bon Ho Island. The cave looks like a natural gate with a lot of beautiful stala...
| OVERNIGHT:
On board sleeper train
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 5: Welcome to Hue city
Wake up on board today to the sight of rice paddies with their attendant farmers and water buffalo, small villages and rural farmland rushing past us. On arrival in Hue we transfer to our hotel before enjoying a private tour of this historically and culturally rich city ...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hue hotel
| MEALS:
Lunch
Day 6: Hue - Hoian – Ancient town
We’ll say our goodbyes to Hue City as we head along the coastline, traversing the scenic Hai Van Pas towards the ancient town of Hoi An - located along Vietnam’s central coast. It's also listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
From Hoi An, we’ll visit the traditional po...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hoi An hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 7: A free day in Hoi An. Optional tours available
Ancient and peaceful, Hoi An is one of the most popular destinations in Vietnam. You have a free day to explore its wonders or join in on a variety of local options, which includes a boat trip to the nearby islands, snorkeling, exploring the My Son Holy Land, visiting th...
Visit the My Son Holy Land
This optional tour takes you to the evergreen countryside of the My Son Holy Land - located in a narrow valley, surrounded by springs, mountains and green, dense jungle. You’ll get insight into the everyday life of the locals and the scenic landscape will provide you wit...
Cooking lessons at the Tra Que Vegetable Village
If you’re looking to take home some Vietnamese cooking tips, then this cooking class in the Tra Que Vegetable Village is perfect for you. A tour guide will collect you at your hotel before cycling to Hoi An’s colourful central market to buy ingredients for your cooking l...
Fish and Chips Tour
We’ll cycle to the Tra Que Village, to witness how the local farmers go about their daily duties before making our way to the Hoi An Beach Dock, to board a boat to the Cua Dai Sand Dune. Here, we’ll learn how to cast nets like the local fishermen.
We’ll then head to the...
| OVERNIGHT:
Hoi An hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
| EXTRAS:
Exploring Cham Island, Visit My Son heritage site, Cooking class at Tra Que village, Fish & Chips tour
Day 8: A flight to Ho Chi Minh City & an evening Vespa adventure
We’ll be transferred to the Danang Airport to board a flight to Ho Chi Minh City - formerly known as Saigon is a dynamic city that rarely sleeps and famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War.
Once we arrive, we’ll have some time to settle in and refresh be...
| OVERNIGHT:
Ho Chi Minh City hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast
Day 9: Exploring the Mekong Delta and Cai Be
We’ll pass the Mekong Delta as we make our way to Cai Be - a small town on the northern side of My Thuan Bridge, located two hours from Saigon, and the gateway to Vinh Long province. it’s famous for its floating markets.
We’ll tour the markets before boarding a private b...
| OVERNIGHT:
Mekong delta homestay
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh City
We’ll start with an early breakfast before cycling to a local village to buy some ingredients to make food for lunch. Together with the locals, we’ll help to cook some Vietnamese dishes before saying “Tạm Biệt - Goodbye!” to the house owner and their children, as we head back to Saigon to relax. We’ll spend the night in Ho Chi Minh City.
| OVERNIGHT:
Ho Chi Minh City hotel
| MEALS:
Breakfast, Lunch
| EXTRAS:
Saigon craft beer Vespa tour
Day 11: Free time. Airport transfer included
It's the last day of our Vietnam tour, and you have free time to relax before being transferred to the airport to board your flight back home. You can choose to do some optional activities today if you have a late flight, or if you’d like to extend your stay with a few extra nights.
Half day City Tour of Ho Chi Minh
This half day city tour of Ho Chi Minh takes you to its most popular tourist attractions, which includes a visit to the the Reunification Hall, the War Crimes Exhibition, a lacquer or rattan ware factory, the Notre Dame Cathedral, War Remnants Museum, Centre Post Office,...
Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels
This optional tour takes you to the 250-kilometre-long Chu Chi Tunnels - which form part of a massive war museum that offers a sneak-peek into the underground life of Vietnamese soldiers back in 1948.
The Viet Cong soldiers could move around war areas undetected by Ameri...
Saigon Craft Beer Tour - Vespa Tour
This optional tour takes you the best craft breweries in Saigon, as we make our way through the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh at the back of a vintage Vespa. Come and explore the unique flavours, made with local Vietnamese essences at four fascinatingly different places.
E...
Dining by the Saigon Riverside
You’ll be collected at your hotel by a guide, who will transport you in a restored army Jeep to the The Deck - a classy restaurant and bar in Ho Chi Minh City.
The Deck is a top dining choice among affluent locals and travellers due to its romantic setting and scenic vi...
| OVERNIGHT:
N/A
| MEALS:
Breakfast
| EXTRAS:
Cambodia Extension, Extra day in Ho Chi Minh - post-tour, Half-day city tour, Cu Chi Tunnels tour
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Logistics
What's excluded
- International Flights
- Visas fees (we can arrange a pre-registration VISA Letter for you for Vietnam, you will still need to pay for visa stamp fee upon arrival into the country (at customs check in counter) at a cost of $45 per person together with 2 passport photos. Please contact us for more information about the cost of this letter as prices vary depending on nationality.
- Travel Insurance (compulsory)
- Single room supplements (chargeable if a same-sex room share is not available)
- Meals not indicated in the itinerary
- Drinks, snacks, tips and other personal expenses (e.g. laundry)
- Tips for tour guides and drivers
- Any other items not mentioned above
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