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Day 1: Fly overnight to Vietnam
Day 2: Hanoi
Meet your Tour Director at the destination airportDay 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
Glide through the narrow streets and bustling alleys of Hanoi on a rickshaw ride
Day 4: Hanoi • Ha Long
Take another tour of Hanoi
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Hô Chi Minh Mausoleum
- Hô Chi Minh's Stilt House
- One Pillar Pagoda
Share a discussion with a US veteran of the Vietnam War
Travel to Ha Long
Day 5: Ha Long • Dà Nang • Hôi 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: Hôi 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 Ancient Town
With your Tour Director you will see:
- Japanese covered bridge
- Old House of Tan Ky
- Chua Ong Pagoda
Admire handmade Vietnamese ceramics at a local pottery shop
Vietnamese cooking class
Dive into the delicious flavors 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: Hôi An • Hô Chi Minh City
Explore Hôi An on your own
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
Engage in a group activity arranged by your Tour Director, such as badminton, karaoke, or kite flying
Day 9: Hô Chi Minh City
Journey into the Mekong Delta during a full-day excursion
- Explore the village of Ben Tre
- Take a sampan boat ride along the river
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
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
