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Overview
Highlights
- Explore the colourful Old Quarter in Hanoi
- Explore the bustling streets and sights of vibrant Ho Chi Minh City
- Experience the floating markets of the Mekong River and the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels
- Learn about village life and culture with a local Mekong Delta family homestay
- Explore the ancient architecture and soak up the laid-back atmosphere in Hoi An
- Cruise the emerald waters and towering limestone islands of Ha Long Bay
- Experience a custom itinerary designed to engage the whole family
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Trip includes
- 10 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 4 dinners
- Airport transfers on Day 1 & Day 12
- Comfortable accommodation on a twin share basis
- Internal flights Da Nang/Ho Chi Minh City
- Boat trip in the Mekong Delta
- Train ticket Hanoi to Da Nang
- Cooking class
- Private vehicles
- Sightseeing and site entry fees as listed in itinerary
- Expert bilingual guide
- Medical kit
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Itinerary
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam. You are greeted by your driver at Noi Bai International Airport for your transfer to the hotel. Please look for the WORLD EXPEDITIONS welcome sign in the arrivals hall. You will have time to relax at your hotel and adjust to the pa...
Our day begins with breakfast at the hotel and we dedicate our morning to visiting the essentials of Hanoi. We begin with an orientation walk around some of the 36-corporations streets of the Old Quarter. This bustling heart of Hanoi has been a commercial centre since...
We enjoy breakfast at the hotel before heading out to Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. On arrival we will join our traditional ‘junk’ sailing boat and head out into the Gulf of Tonkin amongst the huge limestone outcrops and emerald waters. We will spend the ...
Today we continue to cruise to visit more sightseeing and spots in Ha Long Bay. We will reach the pier around noontime and transfer back to Hanoi. Stop en route in Bac Ninh to visit Dong Ho Village, famous for its long-preserved art of making simple yet unique traditi...
Enjoy the wonderful views over the Hai Van pass and the Lang Co bay to end the railway journey. You are greeted upon your arrival at Da Nang train station and driven to your hotel in Hoi An. Enjoy some time to relax and refresh before heading out in the afternoon to j...
Get ready to hop on your bicycle and cycle to the countryside around Hoi An. The picturesque cycling route is highlighted with rice fields, local garden and markets. Stop as often as you wish for taking photographs or some easy chats with locals. There’s also time for...
The entire day is free at leisure to explore Hoi An ancient town, one of the most appealing towns in Southeast Asia. Witness the fusion of Chinese and Japanese architecture with traditional Vietnamese aspects in homes, restaurants, buildings and bridges. Or you could simply relax on the white sand of An Bang beach. Overnight: Thuy Duong 3 Hotel or similar
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This morning is free time to be spent at your leisure. We will then transfer to the Da Nang Airport for an afternoon flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is the largest city of Vietnam. It is the bustling and dynamic economic capital ...
This morning we depart for Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta, famous for coconut production. Upon arrival, we set out on a boat trip on narrow channels winding through coconut forest. We will stop at brick and coconut processing workshops to see how locals make bricks by ha...
After breakfast take a traditional sampan (rowed boat) to visit a lively local market. Your guide will explain the various exotic looking produce and their uses before continuing with a walk to a local family who weave mats in the traditional manner. Learn about their...
We depart Ho Chi Minh City and make our first stop en route to visit a family producing rice paper. After learning about this age old tradition, we continue on and reach the Cu Chi Tunnels mid-morning. After an introductory video, viewing various mantraps, the remains...
The day is free at your leisure until your transfer to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for your departure flight. We wish you a pleasant onward journey.
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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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- 1 night homestay
- 1 night traditional boat
- 1 night overnight train
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