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Classic Vietnam Overview

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      USD $2,048
      CAD $1,959
      AUD $1,891
      EUR €1,428
      GBP £1,198
      NZD $2,426
      ZAR R15,686
      CHF FR1,746
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Trip Validity

  • 2013-01-01 - 2013-12-31

Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

From south to north, Vietnam is a kaleidoscope of wonderful people and picturesque landscapes. Imagine learning the mysteries of the Viet Minh in Ho Chi Minh City or exploring the beautiful lakes and boulevards of Hanoi - and what better way to get to know the locals than to be their guests on a Mekong Delta homestay? Experience historical temples, visit Vietnam's spectacular coastline, enjoy delicious banquets and explore lively cities - all with a touch of comfort - on this 15-day Classic Vietnam tour.

  • Descend into the tight confines of the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Discover imperial Vietnam in Hue
  • Feast on mouth-watering Vietnamese cuisine
  • Float across sparkling waters on a Halong Bay tour
  • Learn about local life on a Mekong homestay
  • Visit the Old Quarter of Hanoi for a spot of shopping
  • Walk along unspoilt beaches in Nha Trang
  • Watch a traditional water puppet performance in Hanoi

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Classic Vietnam Summary

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Day 1 Ho Chi Minh City

Formerly known as Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City is an exciting and dynamic city brimming with street vendors, cyclos, temples, shops and colonial architecture.

Day 2 Mekong Delta

The Mekong Delta is the lifeblood of South-East Asia, and this fertile region within Vietnam is a maze of canals brimming with life, markets and tropical foods.

Days 3-4 Ho Chi Minh City

With countless food stalls, restaurants, museums and markets, the busy streets of Ho Chi Minh City have something for everyone to enjoy.

Days 5-6 Nha Trang

Once referred to as the 'Cannes of the Orient', Nha Trang's sandy palm-lined beach and island-dotted bay still make an idyllic picture, and a cosmopolitan feel prevails in the town itself.

Days 7-9 Hoi An

With lantern-lit streets, vibrant markets, skilled tailors, artisan shops, ancient houses, colourful temples and beautiful smiles, Hoi An is a Vietnamese wonderland.

Days 10-11 Hue

As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, Hue holds the treasures of Vietnam's royal past and is a curious mix of bustling streets and tranquil settings.

Day 12 Hanoi

Hanoi is famous for its tranquil lake settings, French-colonial architecture, ancient temples, delectable cuisine and as the resting place of the revered former leader, Ho Chi Minh.

Day 13 Halong Bay

Halong Bay is a place of surreal beauty, with ethereal limestone islands jutting out of jade waters and atmospheric caves and grottoes carved out by time.

Days 14-15 Hanoi

With a vibrant Old Quarter to explore, delicious food to discover and a city where ancient meets modern with ease, no wonder Hanoi is a favourite with travellers.
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What's included in this trip

  • Start:

    Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

  • Finish:

    Hanoi, Vietnam

  • Group size:

    Min 1 , Max 12

  • Ages:

    Min 12

  • Meals:

    14 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners

  • Accommodation:

    Homestay (1 nt), Hotel (11 nts), Overnight boat (1 nt), Overnight sleeper train (1 nt)

  • Transport:

    Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Plane, Private vehicle

  • Included activities:

    Halong Bay - Overnight boat cruise, Hanoi - Fine Arts Museum, Hanoi - Temple of Literature, Hanoi - Water puppet show, HCMC - Cu Chi Tunnels, HCMC - Reunification Palace, HCMC - War Remnants Museum, Hoi An - Ancient town, Hue - Imperial citadel, Hue - Perfume river cruise and Thien Mu Pagoda, Hue - Royal tomb, Mekong Delta - boat cruise and homestay, Nha Trang - Boat trip

  • Carbon emissions offset:

    516kg pp per trip

  • Notes:

    1. A single supplement is available on this trip
    2. An airport arrival transfer is included. Please provide your flight details at the time of booking

    HUE AIRPORT CLOSURE: March 2013
    The Hue airport will be closed for approximately 8 months. For departures during this period we will be using the Danang airport for the flight to Hanoi. It is a 3hr transfer from Hue city to Danang airport.

  • Total price from

    USD $2,048
    CAD $1,959
    AUD $1,891
    EUR €1,428
    GBP £1,198
    NZD $2,426
    ZAR R15,686
    CHF FR1,746
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  • Per day from:

    USD $136
    CAD $130
    AUD $126
    EUR €95
    GBP £79
    NZD $161
    ZAR R1,045
    CHF FR116
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    • 4.83 out of 5
    • Total price tool tip
      USD $2,048
      CAD $1,959
      AUD $1,891
      EUR €1,428
      GBP £1,198
      NZD $2,426
      ZAR R15,686
      CHF FR1,746
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