Discover Vietnam
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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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
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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
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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
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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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
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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
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Day 12: Mui Ne • Hô Chi Minh City
Return to Hô Chi Minh City
Visit the Poshanu Cham Towers
Add this in-depth excursion:
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
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Vietnam
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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
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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
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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
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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
Add this in-depth excursion:
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.
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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
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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
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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
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 3 more days
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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
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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
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Day 12: Mui Ne • Hô Chi Minh City
Return to Hô Chi Minh City
Visit the Poshanu Cham Towers
Add this in-depth excursion:
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
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Day 13: Depart for home
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Breakfast, lunch and dinner daily (breakfast only during extension)
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Entrances
Pottery Museum • Cù Chi Tunnels • Hô Chi Minh Mausoleum • War Remnants Museum
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
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