Our changing landscapes of Vietnam tour starts in the heart of the French quarter of the cosmopolitan and busy Vietnamese capital of Hanoi. There is plenty of time to explore both inside the city and the outside surrounding countryside before heading east and boarding a one night, two-day cruise in the world heritage site of Ha Long Bay.
During your time in the spectacular and scenic National Park of Halong Bay you will get to explore hidden beaches, floating villages and fascinating caves. At the end of your relaxing cruise on board of a traditional junk boat, you head back to Hanoi and onwards to the picturesque harbour of Hoi An. Hoi An oozes with a character that captures the heart of those who travel here to relax on the nearby beaches or wander through the charming city streets.
For the next chapter of your Vietnamese adventure you travel down on one of Vietnam’s most scenic highways all the way to the old imperial capital of Hue. Once there you will enjoy a memorable countryside bicycle ride, where you get to experience local traditions before sailing down the Perfume River to discover the Forbidden Purple Citadel and Thien Mu Pagoda, and then returning to town to sample the refined and unique cuisine of Hue.
Your landscapes of Vietnam holiday concludes in the deep south in the busy and upbeat city of Saigon, officially known as Ho Chi Minh, which is the city that never sleeps. This bustling ever-changing youthful city with its amazing markets and neon nightlife will capture the feeling of a holiday to Vietnam perfectly. During your last couple of days here you will travel out to understand some of the country’s history at the Chu Chi tunnels as well as having time to explore the city’s main sights before heading home.
Highlights
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Hanoi City Tour
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Cyclo Tour of the old French Quarter
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Ha Long Bay Junk Boat Cruise
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Sun Sot Cave
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Fish & Chips tour with lunch
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Half Day Hoi An city tour
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Hoi An relaxation day
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Hue countryside Biking Tour
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Hue City Tour
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Chu Chi Tunnels
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Half Day Ho Chi Minh City tour
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Upon arrival in Noi Bai Airport you are welcomed by a ‘See Asia Differently’ representative and transferred to your hotel. You will then be free to relax and settle in for the remainder of the day or explore the city under your own steam.
Overnight in Hanoi (Meals: _/_/_)
Day 2
Hanoi
City Tour & Country Life tour
After an early arrival in Hanoi you travel to the village of Bac Bien, crossing the Long Bien Bridge along the way. On arrival, you’ll get to embrace local Vietnamese village life, and visit the nearby pagoda. In the afternoon, you’ll return to Hanoi and visit some of its most notable sights, such as the Temple of Literature and the famed Old Quarter on foot. You’ll later hop on a traditional bicycle rickshaw and explore the busy streets of the old French Quarter.
Overnight in Hanoi (Meals: B/L/_)
Day 3
Ha Long Bay
Hanoi to Ha Long Bay | Drive: 3 hours
In the morning you leave Hanoi behind again and travel out to the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay; a world Heritage site of outstanding beauty. You then board your junk boat and enjoy lunch as you set sail. In the afternoon you will stop to explore ‘Sung Sot Cave’, considered to be the most beautiful cave in the Bay. Back onboard your traditional Junk Boat you then enjoy dinner before settling in for the night in your private cabin.
Overnight on Board (Meals: B/L/D)
Day 4
Hoi An
Ha Long Bay to Hoi An | Drive: 3.5 hours | Flight: 1 hour
In the morning you will be served brunch as your boat slowly cruises past the many beautiful islets of Ha Long Bay on its way back to port. As you disembark your driver will greet you and transfer you back to Hanoi to catch your afternoon flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at the airport, your driver will transfer you to your hotel in Hoi An, where you have the rest of the day to get accustomed to your new surroundings and discover the area on your own if you wish.
Overnight in Hoi An (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 5
Hoi An
Fish & Chips Tour & Half Day City Tour
Today you travel to local Cam Thanh fishing Village, to learn all about traditional fishing techniques. You will get to put your skills to the test as you paddle a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat as you go in search of the biggest fish of the day. After enjoying a delicious lunch prepared by your host you then travel back to Hoi An for a delightful afternoon walking tour, which will take you around the ancient and picturesque town of Hoi An.
Overnight in Hoi An (Meals: B/L/_)
Day 6
Hoi An
Free Day
Today you are free to do as you wish. Explore the beautiful Hoi An old town and find a lovely place to have lunch or enjoy a relaxing day on the beach. Alternatively, you can hire a bike and discover more of the surroundings of the area.
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Day 7
Hue
Hoi An to Hue | Drive: 3 hours
Today you are free to enjoy the morning again as you wish until you are picked up and travel to Hue. You will travel along one of Vietnams most scenic highways to Hue; along the way, you will pause at the white sandy beach of Lang Co before going over the top of the Hai Van Pass and arriving in Hue.
Overnight in Hue (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 8
Hue
Countryside Biking Tour
An action-packed day of discovery awaits you today as you cycle through villages to witness real Vietnamese local life. You will learn how to traditional make rice crackers, visit a beautiful 130-year-old Ancient Garden House, pause at the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda, which history dates back to 1601. Your day continues with a boat ride on the scenic Perfume River to Toa Kham Pier in Hue. In the afternoon you will visit the Imperial Citadel and the tomb of King Tu Duc along with other fascinating discoveries.
Overnight in Hue (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 9
Ho Chi Minh City
Hue to Ho Chi Minh City | Flight: 1.5 hour
After breakfast you are free, until being transferred to the airport for a connecting flight to Ho Chi Minh city. Upon landing you are met by our guide and transferred to your hotel. You are then free to enjoy your evening as you wish or discover the city on a Vespa city street food tour.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh city (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 10
Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Tunnels & Half Day City Tour
Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels in style in a modern speedboat, while learning about life on the river. You then get to explore this historic war site and for the more adventurous, you can crawl through the authentic Viet Cong tunnels and try the local cassava root, which the fighters sustained themselves on for years. After enjoying a traditional lunch you then return back to the city for an afternoon city tour visiting the War Remnants Museum, the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the old Post Office.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City (Meals: B/_/_)
Day 11
Ho Chi Minh City
Departure
Enjoy your last day in Vietnam before being transferred to the airport for your flight back home.
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Tour includes
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Airport pick up and drop off
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Overnights as mentioned
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Excursions as mentioned
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Transportation in private A/C vehicle
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English speaking guide
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Meals as mentioned (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner – excludes drinks)
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All taxes
Tour excludes
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All flights unless included in itinerary & Visa fees
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International airport tax (Included in Airline Ticket)
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Meals, unless mentioned differently
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Beverages and personal expenses
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Other excursions and entrance fees
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Travel insurance (cover against all cancellation costs, medical expenses, including repatriation and evacuation in the event of accident of illness)
Please note: You must have a valid passport with at least 6 months remaining on it as well as bringing with you 4 passport size photos with you for your visa, as well as having a couple spare.
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Your next steps:
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Get in touch and talk to our specialist Asia travel team
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We then craft a unique and tailor-made itinerary just for you.
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We will stay in touch with you all the way through your holiday experience
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Pack you bags and get ready for your Asia holiday of a life time
On arrival in Asia we will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel and then sit down to run over your holiday program again. We then introduce you to your local guides and give you some helpful local travel tips; such as local restaurant and bar suggestions and some cultural insights.
Towns & Cities in Vietnam
Vietnam has no shortage of captivating destination to visit on your holiday. Refer to our Towns & cities guide to plan the perfect trip.
There are so many beautiful hotels to choose from in Vietnam. So we have selected a few of our most favourite and characterful hotels; giving you a taste of what you can expect.
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