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Colours of Vietnam
Trip Valid:
01/01/2008 to 31/12/2008
Duration:
20 days (Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi)
Highlights:
Discover dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, Cruise along the Mekong River, Play soldiers in the Cu Chi Tunnels, Enjoy a cool change in Dalat, Sail the sparkling waters of Nha Trang, Go bargain-hunting in Hoi An, Explore the tombs and temples of Hue, Go gibbon-spotting in the Cuc Phuong National Park, Witness the beauty of Halong Bay, Enjoy a traditional water puppet performance in Hanoi
Trip Code:
VST
Guarantee:
Departure is guaranteed
Group Size:
Minimum 1, Maximum 12
Price:
USD $1110
*(plus local payment USD $300)
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Extras:
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Experience quintessential Vietnam on this comprehensive journey from south to north. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and experience dynamic cities, tranquil backwaters, imperial ruins, faded colonial elegance and picture-perfect landscapes dotted with reminders of past history. This was our first trip to Vietnam and many say it remains our best.
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meals included: 18 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners
transport: Train, minibus, boat, cyclo, walking
accommodation: Hotels/guesthouses (16 nts), homestay (1 nt), boat (1 nt), simple stilt house (1 nt)
budget: Allow USD $300 for meals not included.
departs: Selected Sun
important notes: Some accommodation has shared bathroom facilities
Days 1-2 Ho Chi Minh City
Discover this dynamic economic hub on a cyclo tour through its chaotic streets, visiting sights such as the War Remnants Museum.
Days 3-4 Mekong Delta
Wake early to watch the many waterways of the Mekong Delta come alive with floating markets. The Cu Chi Tunnels reveal a totally different world - of subterranean subterfuge.
Days 5-6 Dalat
Vietnam's 'honeymoon capital' boasts cool climes, charming French villas and a vibrant market.
Days 7-8 Nha Trang
Enjoy breathtaking views around every corner on the Ngoan Muc Pass and stop at the striking Po Klong Garai Cham Towers. In Nha Trang, sultry waters, swaying palms and a private sailboat await.
Day 9 Quy Nhon
Take in some of Vietnam's most breathtaking scenery travelling to Quy Nhon, where there's a chance to spend time teaching English to local kids at the Nguyen Nga Training Centre.
Days 10-12 Hoi An
With well over 500 tailors and handicraft shops, Hoi An is a shopper's paradise.
Days 13-14 Hue
Stop at the famed China Beach en route to regal Hue. Take a dragon boat cruise along the timeless Perfume River and admire the stately Thien Mu Pagoda.
Day 15 Ninh Binh
Travel by train to friendly Ninh Binh, where farmers and buffaloes work the picturesque rice paddies.
Day 16 Cuc Phuong National Park
Get close to monkeys and gibbons at the Primate Rescue Centre.
Day 17 Halong Bay
Cruise among dramatic karsts rising out of the emerald waters of Halong Bay.
Days 18-20 Hanoi
Stroll along leafy boulevards to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and see a water puppet performance.
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