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Spirit of Vietnam Northbound

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Spirit of Vietnam Northbound

10 days - Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi

Discover the spirit of Vietnam as we travel from south to north, taking in all the highlights in between. From the fast-paced excitement of Ho Chi Minh City, to the ancient streets of Hoi An, the history-soaked monuments of Hue and the undeniable charm of Hanoi, experience beautiful landscapes, delicious cuisine and the renowned friendliness of the Vietnamese people. Top it all off with an overnight cruise on mystical Halong Bay and you won't want to leave!

Accommodation and Meals

7 nights in a hotel, 1 night on an overnight train, and 1 night on a boat. This tour includes 9 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 1 dinner. Please note that breakfasts are often simple, most commonly consisting of eggs, bread, jam and coffee or tea.

Transportation

Train, minibus, boat, plane, and cyclo.

Budget

You'll need $100 for local payment. You'll also need money for meals, city breaks, extra nights lodging, and airport transfers.

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Itinerary

Days 1-2  Ho Chi Minh City

The exciting energy of Ho Chi Minh City is bound to put a spring in your step. Why not soak it up while sipping on a cocktail at a rooftop bar? There is also time to delve into the fascinating world of the Viet Cong guerillas at the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels and take a cyclo tour of the city's sights including the War Remnants Museum.

Days 3-4 Hoi An

The laid-back riverside town of Hoi An exudes a timeless air. Be tempted by the many tailor shops, art galleries and fantastic local restaurants, or head out into the countryside on a bicycle.

Days 5-6 Hue

Head into the clouds as we drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass and down into the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co. Royal capital under the Nguyen emperors and site of some of the fiercest fighting of the Vietnam-American conflict, Hue provides a fascinating insight into Vietnamese history.

Day 7 Hanoi

We pay our respects to Ho Chi Minh at his Soviet-style mausoleum, built in the midst of Ba Dinh Square, where he first declared Vietnam independent in 1945. Uncover a different side to the city on a wander through the crowded Old Quarter, where traders sell their wares the same way they've done for centuries.

Day 8 Halong Bay

An overnight stay on Halong Bay is a memorable experience. The thousands of limestone islands emerging from the calm, clear waters of the bay are the perfect backdrop for relaxing, swimming and dining on fresh seafood.

Days 9-10 Hanoi

Return to Vietnam's gracious capital, where there is time to take a cyclo ride through the wide boulevardes of the French Quarter, peruse the local galleries and silk shops along Hang Gai, or relax with a cafe sua da (iced milk coffee) in a hole-in-the-wall cafe.


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