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COUNTRIES VISITED:On the River, Vietnam
PLACES VISITED:Ha Long Bay, Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue, Mekong
SUGGESTED DURATION:12 Days
Embrace the very best of Vietnam on this 12-day guided tour. See Ho Chi Minh City’s glittering skyscrapers and green paddy fields from a speedboat as you race to the Cu Chi Tunnels, where guerrilla fighters once hid during the Vietnam War. Here, meet a Viet Cong veteran who will share what it was like to live in the tunnels. Take a private tour of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel in Hue, before the palaces open to other tourists. Experience the vibrant city of Hoi An your way – take a hands-on cooking class. Wander among the food carts lining Hanoi’s streets and taste its classic cuisine: crab spring rolls, beef noodle soup, and com cakes. Sail through the mesmerizing waters of Halong Bay on a traditional overnight junk cruise.
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DAY1
Ho Chi Minh City
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Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City
Your luxury tour begins by private transfer to the five-star hotel in the heart of the city. Dine tonight in one of Saigon’s rooftop restaurants.
Included Dining: Dinner
HIGHLIGHTS:
rooftop dinner
DAY2
Ho Chi Minh City
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Marvels of Saigon
Travel by speedboat from the city's glittering skyscrapers to the green paddy fields scattered along the Saigon River. Your destination is the Cu Chi tunnels, which were dug during the Vietnam War, where you will meet a Viet Cong veteran. After lunch, explore the highlights of Ho Chi Minh City including the Notre Dame Cathedral and Gustave Eiffel's Central Post Office. Head to a charming coffee shop and learn the art of brewing Vietnamese coffee. Personalize your day with a visit to the Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine or the War Remnants Museum.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
HIGHLIGHTS:
Cu Chi Tunnels Visit with a Viet Cong Veteran
Ho Chi Minh City War Remnant Museum Visit
Visit Museum of Traditional Vietnamese Medicine
DAY3
Ho Chi Minh City
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Mekong
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Ho Chi Minh City
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Cruise the Mekong Delta
Discover the Mekong Delta aboard a private charter. See coconut production and take a ride on a tri-motorcycle. At Mango Home, feast on Mekong Delta specialties before visiting the home of a former soldier.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
HIGHLIGHTS:
Meet a Former Soldier at his Family Home
Mekong Delta Restaurant Lunch at Mango Home
DAY4
Ho Chi Minh City
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Hue
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Royal Refinement in Hue
Cycle through green rice fields to the traditional garden houses of Phu Mong village. Dine at Ben Xuan Garden House Theater, serenaded by local musicians.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hue Cycle to Thanh Toan Village
Hue Private Dinner and Concert at Camille Huyen's Family Home
DAY5
Hue
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Highlights of Hue
Enjoy a morning visit to the Imperial Citadel and the royal tomb of Minh Mang. Escape the bustling city to a tranquil spot by the Perfume River to savor a local lunch. Take a cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace or visit a collector of rare antiquities at his private museum.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hue Imperial Citadel Visit
Cyclo ride to An Dinh Palace
Hue Tran Dihn Don Museum Visit
DAY6
Hoi An
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Romantic Hoi An
Explore Hoi An through the eyes of a local. Enter former merchants’ homes, stroll lanes of traditional houses and cross the Japanese Covered Bridge. Dinner is your choice of traditional cuisine, modern Vietnamese or East-meets-West fusion.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hoi An City Tour
Hoi An Dinner
DAY7
Hoi An
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The Locals in Hoi An
Glide to the Thanh Dong village in a traditional bamboo-basket boat learning from the villagers and a professional chef how to make Vietnamese food.
HIGHLIGHTS:
Visit Thanh Dong Village for Lunch via a Bamboo Basket Boat
DAY8
Hoi An
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Hanoi
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Hanoi Street Food Tasting Tour
Check in to your boutique hotel before joining a local gourmand for exploration of Hanoi's colorful street food culture.
Included Dining: Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hanoi Electric Cart City Tour
Hanoi Foodie Walk with a Local
DAY9
Ha Long Bay
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Ha Long Bay
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Cruise Along Ha Long Bay
Discover Ha Long Bay’s emerald waters on your private, luxury junk boat and visit the Tien Ong Cave and Cua Van. Learn from the masters with a traditional Vietnamese cooking demonstration or relax on deck as the sun sets.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
HIGHLIGHTS:
Halong Bay Overnight Cruise on a Luxury Junk Boat
DAY10
Ha Long Bay
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Hanoi
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Ha Long to Hanoi
Greet the day with Tai Chi or an early morning swim before lingering over brunch as you cruise past the limestone formations en route to Hanoi.
Included Dining: Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS:
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DAY11
Hanoi
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The Temple of Literature
Tour the Temple of Literature and view the Well of Clarity with a local scholar. Toast your travels over dinner.
Included Dining: Breakfast, Dinner
HIGHLIGHTS:
Hanoi Temple of Literature Visit with Local Scholar
DAY12
Hanoi
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Farewell Vietnam
Your Ho Chi Minh to Hanoi luxury tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight.
Included Dining: Breakfast
HIGHLIGHTS:
Private Door-to-Door Transfer
FINAL THOUGHTS
SERVICES:
Your Travel Concierge
Meals & Dining
Local Expert Guides
In-Room Porterage
Taxes & Tipping
Complimentary Room Service
Wi-Fi
Airport Transfers
Small Group Tours, 18 Guests on Average
Personalize Your Day, With Included Choices