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Vietnam Adventure
14 daysfrom $2,160
Vacations By Rail · Escorted tour
Highlights of Vietnam
Explore the wonders of this fascinating Southeast Asian country, from beautiful Hạ Long Bay to the serene Mekong Delta.
Day by day
- Day 1overnight: Hanoi
A gentle introduction to the bustling city of Hanoi
Transfer to the four-star hotel, meet the Tour Manager and group, then a walking tour beginning at Sword Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, continuing by cyclo through the Old Quarter. Dinner at a local restaurant.
Meals: Dinner
- Day 2overnight: Hanoi
Exploring Hanoi and its incredible street food scene
Full day sightseeing including Ba Dinh Square, the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One-Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and the Temple of Literature, followed by a street food tour sampling bun cha and banh goi.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 3overnight: Boat (Ha Long Bay)
Overnight cruise on UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hạ Long Bay
Transfer by coach to Ha Long Bay to board a luxury overnight cruise boat. Seafood lunch on board, visits to caves and islands, sunset over the water, and dinner served onboard.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Day 4railovernight: Train (Reunification Express)
Hạ Long Bay sunrise and boarding the sleeper train
Optional sunrise tai chi class before sailing back to shore and transferring to Hanoi, stopping at a local craft center. Evening water puppet show, then an overnight journey aboard the Reunification Express to Hue in double-occupancy Violette cabins.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 5overnight: Hue
The imperial city of Hue
Arrive in Hue after a picnic breakfast on board. Early check-in at the hotel, then an afternoon sightseeing tour of the Thien Mu pagoda and the Imperial Citadel, modeled on Beijing's Forbidden City.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 6railovernight: Hoi An
Coastal Da Nang and on to Hoi An
Train to Da Nang to visit the Cham Museum and the Marble Mountains, then transfer to the boutique hotel in Hoi An.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 7overnight: Hoi An
Sightseeing in the 'Lantern City'
A guided tour of Hoi An including the Tan Ky Old House, the Fujian Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge, followed by lunch and a lantern-making class at the Xu Dang Trong Art Centre.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 8overnight: Hoi An
Day at leisure in Hoi An
A full free day to explore Hoi An independently, with options including the Cantonese Assembly Hall, Trang coconut village, or a basket boat trip.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 9overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Flying into old Saigon
Internal flight from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City. Photo stops at Reunification Palace, the General Post Office and City Hall, and a visit to the War Remnants Museum before checking into the five-star hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 10overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
Looking back in time in the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground complex used during the wars of independence and against the U.S., with an optional tunnel entry for those who wish to explore inside.
Meals: Breakfast
- Day 11overnight: Ho Chi Minh City
A tranquil day in the Mekong Delta
Travel by coach to the island town of Ben Tre on the Mekong Delta, with a demonstration of local brick and mat-making techniques, free time, and lunch featuring exotic fruits and regional cuisine.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
- Day 12
Traveling home
The vacation concludes as travelers check out of the hotel and begin their journey home independently.
Meals: Breakfast
Included
- Expertise of a Tour Manager from start to finish
- 8 nights' 4 & 5-Star hotel accommodation
- 1 night in a double occupancy Violette cabin aboard the Reunification Express
- 1-night cruise aboard a luxury junk boat in Ha Long Bay
- Soft Seat Class rail travel
- All rail, cruise and coach travel throughout your tour
- All internal flights
- Breakfast each day, 3 lunches, 2 dinners
- All guided tours and excursions
Not included
- Cancellation & Travel Insurance is not included in the price of the tour but can be arranged
- Flights and Airport transfers not included (international)
