Vietnam Adventure AUD$2,999
North to South
Day 1 Arrival Fly into Hanoi ,met at airport by Western tour leader,transfer to hotel. Depending on arrival time the rest of the day at leisure. Dinner time to meet others tour members Day 2 Halong Bay Up early,after breakfast travel by mini-van to Halong Bay where we will board our boat to cruise the waters of this World Heritage Listed treasure. Lunch served on boat, after, the opportunity to kayak or bamboo boat thru the limestone karst islands. Late afternoon drive back to Hanoi. Day 3 Hanoi Tour Today we start with a half day tour of Hanoi visiting historical sites like the Ho Chi Mihn museum and the Hanoi Citadel, back to the hotel after lunch for some free time to relax or wander the alleyways of the old city. Day 4 Ninh Bihn Destination Ninh Bihn, situated in the Red River delta, a two hour drive thru Vietnamese country side, stopping on the way at local attractions. After lunch you will be paddled along the river past some unforgettable scenery. Return to Ninh Bihn for the journey back to Hanoi. Day 5 Fly to Hue Around 10am we leave our hotel for transfer to airport, take the one and a half hour flight to Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Afternoon at leisure. Day 6 Hue We will tour the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. Afternoon a cruise on the Perfume River visiting the Tien Mu Pagoda. Day 7 Drive to Hoi An After an easy morning, today we drive to Hoi An via the scenic Hai Van Pass stopping on the way at the Marble mountain . Day 8 Hoi An This morning discover the charming laid-back feel of the UNESCO listed Hoi An. Check out the markets on our walk, followed by an afternoon boat trip. The day will end with a relaxing massage. Day 9 Hoi An Cooking class Comb the markets for fresh ingredients then learn how to cook with them and of course eat them. The rest of the day is free to relax or perhaps a bike ride. Day 10 Drive to Danang After breakfast we drive north to Danang via My Son a complex of ruined Hindu Temples dating back to the 4th century. Overnight Danang. Day 11 Fly to Ho Chi Minh Early departure for our flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon spent soaking up this vibrant city. Day 12 Mekong Delta Today we travel south to the Mekong Delta and cruise down the river seeing local village life. Enjoy Vietnamese hospitality as we overnight in a homestay. Day 13 Drive to Ho Chi Minh In the morning more time exploring the delta region then we will drive back to H C M stopping at small towns on the way. Day 14 Ho Chi Minh A day of taking in the city sights like the War Remnants Museum and the Reunification Palace followed by farewell dinner at local restaurant. Day 15 Ho Chi Minh The tour ends after breakfast for your transfer to the airport for flight home. |
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