10 DAYS VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS
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THE ONE THAT EXPLORES VIETNAM’S VIBRANT NIGHTLIFE, SECRET GARDENS & FRESH CUISINE
Vietnam Highlights is the perfect way for a taste of Vietnam’s best in a short amount of time. Experience the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City & Hanoi, relax and soak up the rays on a beach in Nha Trang, hit Hoi An by bike & chill out in the amazing scenery of Hue. Later, sit back & discover the amazing limestone formations of Halong Bay aboard a traditional junk boat as you indulge in Vietnam’s coolest spots.
*Travel is best shared. This is a small group adventure of 12-30 people, aged between 18-35 exclusively, giving you the perfect balance of new friends to travel with and access to even more authentic experiences.*
DAY 1 - Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
Ho Chi Minh City
Welcome to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon. This is one of Asia’s most exhilarating cities, steeped in grand history and post-Vietnam war memories.
This evening you’ll meet your travel comrades and explore the Ben Thanh markets, offering the freshest traditional Bánh mì, Pho and Bia hơi. Oh yes, this is the right way to get the Vietnam party started.
Stay
Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
DAY 2 - Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang
Ho Chi Minh City
With some traditional R’n’R on our afternoon agenda, the morning can be used to put on our discovering boots. We’ll dabble in history and religion before taking a flight to a coastal town overlooking the South China Sea.
Nha Trang
Golden sand beaches, turquoise oceans, water sports galore – this is Nha Trang. This afternoon why not book in for a mineral mud bath and hot thermal spring experience before heading out to dinner with your crew. Ah, the good life.
Stay
Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
View the Notre Dame Cathedral, General Post Office & Presidential Palace
Visit the War Remnants Museum
Included flight to Nha Trang
DAY 3 - Nha Trang
Nha Trang
Good news – we’re kicking it in Nha Trang for another night. Have a massage, sign up for the optional cruise, or just hang on the beach saving your energy for seaside bar fun as the sun sets.
Stay
Vien Dong Hotel (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its gorgeous beaches and turquoise waters
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Cruise to offshore islands to swim and snorkel
US$25.00
Mud Bath Excursion
US$19
DAY 4 - Nha Trang to Hoi An
Nha Trang
After a zippy flight north & a short coastal drive, we find ourselves in a canal town overflowing with beauty and ancient history.
Hoi An
With Japanese, Chinese, Vietnamese and European influences, Hoi An has no shortage of charm and architectural interest. Bike riding through rice fields, roaming the old quarter & ordering custom made clothes at an artful tailor are just some of the activities that will color our day. Tonight you can opt onto a Vietnamese cooking class, whipping up a storm of up to 4 traditional dishes.
Stay
Acacia Hotel (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Visit Hoi An’s UNESCO listed Old Quarter & Japanese covered bridge
Bike Ride
Included flight to Hoi An
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Vietnamese Cooking Class
DAY 5 - Hoi An
Hoi An
A short drive from Hoi An are the famous Marble Mountains, a collection of 5 peaks that represent the 5 Elements in Vietnamese folklore – metal, wood, earth, fire, and water. Our local guide would be delighted to take us on a tour through the Thuy Son caves and grottos which are home to some of the most beautiful and intricate stone carvings in the area. The Marble Mountains were also the hiding place of the US Forces during the Vietnam Conflict and even a military hospital! Hear about the history while taking in panoramic views and later, kick back at An Bang Beach before heading back to Hoi An for more Free Time Add-ons.
Stay
Van Loi Hotel (or similar)
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Marble Mountain
US$19.00
DAY 6 - Hoi An to Hue
Hoi An
Though we’ll have grown content with Hoi An life, this morning the show must go on. After all, the former imperial town of Hue has invited us over, and we’d be foolish to turn it down.
Hue
Intricately decorated pavilions, lotus flower ponds, and colorful artworks mark our first sightseeing venture in Hue. Totally in awe of Tu Duc Mausoleum, we move on to the 7-story Thien Mu Pagoda & learn of the horrific history of the Hue Buddhist massacre as well as taking in a cyclo ride to see the city from a whole new angle.
Stay
The Asia Hotel (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
See stunning scenery en route to Hue
Cyclo ride to Hue’s Imperial Citadel
Visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and the Imperial Citadel
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Group Photo at Hue’s Imperial Citadel
US$9
Hue Street Food Tour
US$27.00
DAY 7 - Hue to Hanoi
Hue
Today we fly out of Hue in the direction of Vietnam’s time capsule capital. A trio of influences and filled with romance, 2-nights here will see us utterly smitten.
Hanoi
With an epic fusion of French, Chinese & Vietnamese influence, you’ll be nothing short of ecstatic as we check-in to our Hanoi hotel, right in the middle of the bustling Old Quarter. Our time will be spent weaving through a maze of 36 trading streets filled with colorful goods for sale, and unwinding in the walled gardens of the Temple of Literature. Later, we’ll roam French-style boulevards and maybe dine on a nom NGO sen lotus-stem salad, dau Chien Ron fried tofu & a few big hoi beers.
Stay
Thien Thai Hotel Hanoi (or similar)
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Flight to Hanoi
Visit the Temple of Literature
DAY 8 - Hanoi to Halong Bay
Hanoi
After a Hanoi history 101 lesson, we move on to Halong Bay where a night on a UNESCO World Heritage-listed site awaits.
Halong Bay
A drive through stunning scenery will evoke plenty of ‘oh wow’s, but it only gets better as we board our home for the night, a Chinese-style junk boat in Halong Bay. Feel the serenity kicking in immediately as we drift the limestone island seas of the Gulf of Tonkin. We will pass hidden lagoons, thick forests & dreamy grottos, & stop to explore the Sung Sot Caves. Fresh seafood dinner and sunset at our docking spot will polish off a wonderful day packed with No Regrets moments and simply unforgettable experiences.
Stay
Junk Boat Special Stay
NO REGRETS INCLUSIONS
Overnight cruise in a traditional junk boat
Explore the natural caves of Halong Bay
Visit Ti Top islands
FREE TIME ADD-ONS
Kayaking on Halong Bay
US$14
DAY 9 - Halong Bay to Hanoi
Halong Bay
Today will be all about the leisurely vibes as we wake up to breakfast and a grotto swim. Make the most of your time on the junk boat & kayak your way around Halong Bay – the views don’t get much better than this.
Hanoi
After heading back to Hanoi we find ourselves enjoying our final night together on tour. Save the choir of tears for tomorrow – this evening is all about making the most of your free time and staying positive. The quirky world-famous water puppet performance in Red River Delta makes for the perfect send-off, should you fancy opting for something a bit different.
Stay
Thien Thai Hotel Hanoi (or similar)
DAY 10 - Depart Hanoi
Hanoi
Enjoy one final breakfast with the squad this morning before the trip wraps up. Hug it out and make plans to reunite sometime soon – Latin America, perhaps?
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