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The Spirit of Vietnam Southbound
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
10 days (Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City)
Highlights:
Experience old Vietnam in the elegant streets of Hanoi, Enjoy a boat trip on beautiful Halong Bay, Discover the history of the Nguyen dynasty in Hue, Engage in some trade in Hoi An, Learn how longan honey is made, Embrace the energy of Ho Chi Minh City
Trip Code:
VSF
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $795
*(plus local payment USD $100)
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Extras:
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Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure. From the tree-lined streets of Hanoi to the wonder of Halong Bay, the charming old-world air of Hue and Hoi An, and the hectic pace of Ho Chi Minh City, experience the beauty and contrasts - and delicious cuisine - as we take in all the highlights of this fascinating country.
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meals included:
8 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner
transport: Plane, overnight train, minibus, boat, cyclo, walking
accommodation: Hotels (7 nts), boat (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $150 for meals not included.
departs: Every Thu, Sun, Tue & selected Wed
Day 1 Hanoi
With its French-style buildings, graceful boulevards and aromatic cafe au lait, Hanoi has an elegant timelessness. Take in the ambience strolling the city streets or taste the country's blend of old-world Europe and Asia in one of many restaurants.
Days 2-3 Halong Bay
An overnight boat trip in this bay of wonders is sure to be a memorable experience. Sit back and soak up the scenery, swim if the waters are balmy enough and sleep on board beneath a star-studded sky. Back in the capital, there's time to buy snacks for the journey aboard the famed Reunification Express.
Days 4-5 Hue
Surrounded by misty mountains and sea, Hue was appointed imperial capital because of its beauty and isolation. Let the royal past come to life amongst the ruins of the Imperial Citadel and the Nguyen emperors' intricate tombs.
Days 6-7 Hoi An
Traverse the spectacular Hai Van Pass en route to Hoi An, once a thriving port town. Today, trade remains central to everyday life, with shops offering everything from tailored clothes to custom-made shoes and silk lanterns. Get a pair of stylish stiletto heels made up or pick up some traditional paintings for the people back home.
Days 8-10 Ho Chi Minh City
See the sights of Saigon from a cyclo and be moved by the displays at the War Remnants Museum. Enjoy a boat cruise along the Mekong to spot the stunning Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix islets before learning the secrets of longan honey from a local family of beekeepers.
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