Vietnam: Saigon, Central Highlands, Coast and Hanoi
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Highlights
- Explore the historical and cultural sites of Saigon
- Hike to villages – Kon Jori and Kon Kotu
- Visit My Son and Hoi An
- Enjoy Cyclo ride and Water Puppet show at Hanoi
- Visit the Temple of Literature
- Visit the Dao Quan Bich Cau Temple
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- English speaking guide in Vietnam
- All hotel accommodations
- Water Puppet show in Hanoi
- Gong performance in Kon Tum
- All transfers and transportation as indicated in itinerary
- Monument entrance and still camera fees
- Breakfasts, and additional special meals where indicated with B, breakfast; L, lunch; D, dinner
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Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: Grand Hotel Saigon or Caravelle
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The day is free until time to transfer to the airport for your flight home.
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