Vietnam Experience
Tours
18 - 35 Year Old Singles, Young Professionals and College
Students
Overview
Vietnam is a
country of colours. The gold of the temples, jade green of Halong Bay, yellow green of rice paddy
fields and the multi coloured silks of the traditional 'Ao Dai' women's dress. The Mekong Delta is all
rice paddy fields, coconut palms and sugar plantations being tended by farmers in conical shaped hats.
Cruise the river delta, visit floating markets and stay overnight with a host family to see Vietnamese
life up close. Cycle around the UNESCO listed Hoi An, soak up some rays on the beach in Nha Trang and
cruise through some amazing limestone mountains of Halong Bay on a traditional junk boat. This is
truly a country where East meets West, and this tour allows you to experience the very best that this
amazing place has to offer.
Itinerary
Day
1 Ho Chi Minh
City
Start your Vietnam Experience this evening in Ho Chi Minh City, still referred to as
Saigon, a cosmopolitan city that combines Vietnamese flair with US influences post Vietnam War and is
one of the most dynamic and progressive cities in Asia with great places to eat and drink. The French
also left their fingerprints all over this ‘Paris of the Orient’, from architecture like the Notre
Dame Cathedral to the best pastries this side of the Eiffel Tower. Hotel
Day
2 Ho Chi Minh City to Mekong
Delta
It’s a 2 day journey into the Mekong Delta. After experiencing the Mekong-style Cai Be
floating markets, lunch at a local home then bike ride the surrounding rural area, passing a raft
village, pottery factories and local cottage industries. Meet your home stay family, and get to
experience Vietnamese life first-hand, enjoying a meal with them this evening. Homestay (B,L,D)
Day
3 Mekong Delta to Ho Chi Minh
City
Life begins early in Asia and we rise to see the morning life of rural Vietnam as the
village awakes. Returning to the host family for breakfast we bid farewell and continue our cruise of
the Mekong, visiting a rice wine workshop and a Long Thanh communal house before returning to Ho Chi
Minh City. Hotel (B,D)
Day
4 Ho Chi Minh City to Nha
Trang
Spend the first half of your day seeing the landmarks of this bustling city like the
Notre Dame cathedral, Presidential Palace and The War Remnants Museum with history on The Vietnam
War. Score a bargain in the Ben Thanh markets, selling everything from fresh produce to fabrics and
handicrafts and everything in between! It’s a free afternoon so you could pick up an option to
venture to Long Tan, site of the most famous battle involving Australians in the Vietnam War, or the
alternative visit to the Cu Chi tunnels. These 200km network of tunnels were made by the Viet Cong to
infiltrate unsuspecting US base camps. Then it’s a flight to Nha Trang. Hotel (B)
Day
5 Nha Trang
Ranked one of the top beaches in Vietnam, take the pace of your trip down a notch and
enjoy this waterside resort town while soaking up the rays and swimming in the warm waters. Do your
own thing or you could bliss out with a mineral mud bath warmed by natural hot springs or there’s a
full day snorkelling cruise to offshore islands. Hotel (B)
Day
6 Nha Trang to Hoi
An
Fly to Danang and travel down to the UNESCO World Heritage listed Hoi An. Join a
walking tour through the Old Quarter, pagodas and markets before biking the surrounding countryside.
Free time this afternoon to explore the town’s galleries and boutiques; perfect for gifts! Hotel
(B)
Day
7 Hoi An
Enjoy another day in this little historic gem of a town. A former trading port famous
for wooden houses, Chinese influenced temples and silk shops; it is the perfect place to have clothes
tailor-made at tiny prices. Get up close and personal with the locals by taking an option to spend a
day working with the local village farmers. Hotel (B)
Day
8 Hoi An to
Hue
There’s stunning coastal views while driving over the “Pass of the Ocean Clouds” to
the former Royal City of Hue. A dragon boat is your ride to pagodas featuring an eclectic mix of
western and eastern influences. Following a visit to the Royal Tombs and the older, fortified
Citadel, it’s a free afternoon. Take an optional ride through the Forbidden City, once occupied by
Emperors, or join a cooking class in Hue Royal cuisine in a renovated former royal house. Hotel
(B)
Day
9 Hue to
Hanoi
Swap the coast for the city and fly to Hanoi, the capital where you’ll find a unique
mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and French influences and where history and modernity live side by side.
Wind your way through the narrow streets of the Old Quarter, sip cappuccinos, the renowned Vietnamese
coffee, in road side cafes or relax in one of the many parks or lakes. Hotel (B)
Day
10 Hanoi to Halong
Bay
Drive out from Hanoi to the spectacular Halong Bay. Board a traditional Junk boat for
an overnight cruise through the surreal and breathtaking landscape of these World Heritage listed
waters where over 3,000 limestone islands rise right out from the water. Watch the unforgettable
scenery as we cruise past mountains, islands, beaches and grottos while we lunch onboard. Take a
bamboo row boat to explore the lagoon, coral and water tunnels or watch sunset from the top of Titov
Mountain. Dinner is onboard. Overnight Cruise (B,L,D)
Day
11 Halong Bay to
Hanoi
Wake to a view of sunrise over jade green waters. View the simple fishing villages
perched on the tiny islands, swim and relax on the large deck before enjoying lunch and heading back
to Hanoi. Hotel (B,L)
Day
12 Hanoi
Spend the morning exploring Hanoi before a late check out.
(B)
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Only a $200 deposit required to
book.
Full payment not due until 45 days prior to
departure. (So if paying within 45 days please
pay full amount).
You are booking a shared room if you would like a single room please call 877
848-7477.
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Highlights
All these highlights along with city sightseeing are included
in your tour price!
Included
- Mekong Delta: Cruise the Mekong Delta; Bike ride the countryside; Live with a local family
on an overnight stay
- Ho Chi Minh City: City tour including entry to the War Remnants Museum
- Nha Trang: Enjoy this seaside resort town known for its pristine beaches and turquoise
waters
- Hoi An: A walking tour through the UNESCO listed Old Quarter; Countryside bike
ride
- Hue: See stunning scenery en-route to Hue; Take a dragon boat to visit pagodas; Visit the
Imperial Citadel
- Halong Bay: Overnight cruise in a traditional Junk boat; Swim, snorkel and explore the
lagoon and coral
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