Vietnam Highlights Tour: Saigon to Hanoi via Hue, Hoi An, Halong Bay
13 DaysOverview
This 13-day tour offers a comprehensive exploration of Vietnam, starting in Ho Chi Minh City and ending in Hanoi.
The tour begins with a city tour in Ho Chi Minh City, where you will visit historical sites such as the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Cu Chi Tunnels. You will also have the opportunity to explore the bustling Ben Thanh Market and learn about the Vietnam War at the War Remnant Museum.
The journey continues to the Mekong Delta, where you will visit My Tho and Ben Tre, and experience the local way of life on a sampan boat ride. You will also have the chance to visit the Cai Rang Floating Market in Can Tho before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City for a night train to Da Nang.
In Hoi An, you will take a walking tour of the ancient town and participate in a cooking class at Tra Que Village, where you will learn to prepare traditional Vietnamese dishes using fresh ingredients from the organic farm.
The tour then takes you to Hue, where you will visit the Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda before flying to Hanoi. In the capital city, you will explore Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Old Quarter.
The highlight of the tour is a cruise in Halong Bay, where you will visit Surprising Cave, kayak in the bay, and enjoy a cooking class on board.
The tour concludes with a visit to the famous Surprising Cave before returning to Hanoi for departure.
Overall, this tour offers a perfect blend of cultural immersion, historical exploration, and natural beauty, providing a comprehensive experience of Vietnam.
Highlights
- Visit to the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Old Sai Gon Post Office in Ho Chi Minh City
- Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and participate in activities such as firing rounds from an AK47
- Visit My Tho, Ben Tre, and Can Tho in the Mekong Delta
- Experience Cai Rang floating market and visit fruit plantations
- Visit Hoi An Ancient Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Bicycle tour to Tra Que village for organic farming experience and cooking class
- Explore the Imperial City and Thien Mu Pagoda in Hue
- Visit Minh Mang Mausoleum in Hue before flying to Hanoi
- Explore Hanoi with visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Tran Quoc Pagoda, and the Literature Temple
- Overnight cruise in Halong Bay with activities like kayaking, swimming, and cooking class
- Visit Surprising Cave and enjoy Tai Chi class on the sun-deck
- Return to Hanoi and conclude the tour with a departure flight