Discover Vietnam

10 or 13 days

Hanoi, Ha Long, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hô Chi Minh City, extension to Mui Ne | PHO

Cuisine, culture, architecture and nature await you in Vietnam. Grab a bowl of traditional Pho soup: the herb, rice noodle, and meat-based national dish with two distinct styles, hailing from both North and South Vietnam. Gather round for stories of heroism, terror, and the human cost of armed conflict with a veteran of the Vietnam War. On the wooden deck of a traditional junk boat, you will glide through the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay, in the shadows of towering limestone islets, each crowned with lush, green foliage. Hop in a bamboo-basket boat in the village of Hoi An, and discover the refined fishing techniques of those living near Vietnam's winding waterways. Hunt for souvenirs and snacks at the bustling floating markets, home to a colourful variety of merchant boats of many shapes and styles, then zip through local villages on a rickshaw tour. This tour promises to be an unforgettable ride of cultural immersion, natural beauty, and culinary exploration—perfect for igniting curiosity, and a sense of wonder.

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Day 1: Fly overnight to Vietnam

Day 2: Hanoi

Meet your Tour Director at your destination

Day 3: Hanoi

Take a morning tour of Hanoi

With your Tour Director you will see:

Silver Bamboo Lake
Hoang Hoa Tham Street

Tour the Hoa Lo Prison, known as the Hanoi Hilton

Enjoy a delicious bowl of Vietnam's famous pho noodle soup

Take an afternoon tour of Hanoi

With your Tour Director you will see:

Opera House
French Quarter
Old Quarter

Take a rickshaw ride

Day 4: Hanoi | Ha Long

Take another tour of Hanoi

With your Tour Director you will visit:

Hô Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hô Chi Minh's Stilt House
One Pillar Pagoda

Share a meal and discussion with a veteran of the Vietnam War

Travel to Ha Long Bay

Day 5: Ha Long | Da Nang | Hoi An

Board a junk boat (a traditional Chinese-style sailing ship) for a day-cruise along Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Fly to Dà Nang

Travel to Hôi An

Day 6: Hoi An

Discover local culture during a rural village excursion

Discover life on Vietnam's waterways
Learn traditional fishing techniques
Ride in an authentic bamboo-basket boat

Take a tour of Hôi An

With your Tour Director you will see:

Japanese covered bridge
Old House of Tan Ky
Chua Ong Pagoda

Visit a Pottery Museum

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Vietnamese cooking class

Dive into the delicious flavours of several famous Vietnamese dinner dishes. Together with an expert local chef, you'll chop, grate, crush, slice, roll, and cook ingredients into a delicious meal. The chef will introduce you to local ingredients, take you through the preparation, and explain the Hôi An style of cooking. Once prepared, sit down to dine and enjoy your dishes.

Day 7: Hoi An | Hô Chi Minh City

Spend some time exploring Hoi An at your leisure

Enjoy a traditional bánh mì sandwich lunch

Learn about Buddhism on a visit to Am Phu Cave

Fly to Hô Chi Minh City

Day 8: Hô Chi Minh City

Learn about guerrilla fighting tactics during a tour of the Củ Chi Tunnels

Gain a new perspective at the War Remnants Museum

Strike a bargain at the lively Ben Thanh Market

Play a traditional Vietnamese game

Day 9: Hô Chi Minh City

Journey into the Mekong Delta during a full-day excursion

Explore the village of Cái Bè
Take a river boat waterway cruise

Day 10: Depart for home

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Day 10: Hô Chi Minh City • Mui Ne

Travel to Mui Ne

Relax and enjoy some free time on the beach

Day 11: Mui Ne

Take an early morning beach walk and observe local fisherman hauling their catches ashore

Take an excursion to the Red Sand Dunes

Visit the Fairy Stream geological park

Relax and enjoy some free time on the beach

Day 12: Mui Ne • Hô Chi Minh City

Return to Hô Chi Minh City

Visit the Poshanu Cham Towers

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Performing arts show at the Saigon Opera House

Attend an evening show at the French colonial-era Municipal Theatre of Hô Chi Minh City, commonly known as Saigon Opera House. The 60-minute production depicts the transformation of modern Vietnamese society. Using acrobats, contemporary dancers, jugglers, and martial arts experts, the performance is accompanied by an ensemble of instruments, some of which are rare these days and played only by a handful of musicians. Essential viewing for anyone with an interest in performing arts

Day 13: Depart for home

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