The Grand Vietnam Tour
A 16 day trip to Vietnam provided by Mongol Global Tour Co.
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Vietnam is a fascinating country with many naturally beautiful areas (such as Mekong Delta, Halong Bay, etc), a rich history and culture and some ancient cultural sites (Hoi an and Hue). The more recent history of what we call the Vietnam War has also produced many interesting places (Chu Chi Tunnels, the War Museum and Reunification Museum). The VN minorities are a great source of pride for the Vietnamese and their variety of cultures, costumes and life styles is another fascinating element of a tour of Vietnam (especially in Sapa and Mai Chau).
With the addition of the archaeology of Angkor Wat in Cambodia, this 20-day tour gives you many insights and experiences that can only be found in Southeast Asia. We hope that you will enjoy this rich Vietnamese and Cambodian adventure!
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Departures:
Please contact us for departure dates.
Activities:
Art & Music
Cultural Activities
History & Archaeology
Spa
Spectacular Scenery
Price:
$1,965.00* (USD) / Double - (other dates available)
$2,415.00* (USD) / Single - (other dates available)
Detailed Description
Day 1 Saigon
You arrive in Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon) where your guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. You can have a general city tour of Saigon and visit the War Museum, if you like. D
Day 2 Saigon
After breakfast at your hotel, you will be taken to the Cu Chi Tunnels (aka Ho Chi Minh tunnels). Stop-over to visit the rice-paper village. After lunch, you will go back to Ho Chi Minh for a city tour including: the Reunification Palace, Notre-Dame Cathedral, City Post-Office, Lam Son Square, War museum. Overnight in HCM.
Day 3 Saigon
A visit out to the Mekong Delta. (or option in town: to visit the War Museum and half day free). Evening option: Saigon nightlife.
Day 4 Hue
Breakfast at hotel, then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hue, where your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel. After lunch you will take a bicycle or cyclo to visit the Imperial Citadel. Here you will visit Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, The Mieu Temple, and the Nine Dynastic Urns. Lunch. The Royal Tombs (king Khai Dinh's and king Tu Duc's tombs), Thien Mu Pagoda, Trang Tien Bridge and shopping at Dong Ba Market. Dinner. Traditional music on boat, cruising along Perfume River with lantern releasings. Overnight in Hue. B
Day 5 Hoi An
After breakfast, you will go sightseeing on Hai Van Pass. Visit Marble Mountains with its beautiful grottoes and temples. Then you will go to Hoi An where your guide will check you into your hotel. Dinner with Hoi An special dishes. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6 Hanoi
After breakfast you will depart to Dannang, where you can visit the Museum of Cham Sculpture to see a fine collection of some 300 sandstone sculptures. Lunch. You can swim at Non Nuoc Beach. Later you will fly to Hanoi and be transferred to the hotel. B
Day 7 Hanoi
Today you will go to the Ho Chi Minh Museum, Masoleum and the surrounding grounds (including Ho Chi Minh residences). After lunch: to the Museum of Ethnology. Evening option: Water Puppets. B, L
Day 8
Cat Ba Halong Bay cruise through the spectacular islands, have lunch in the midst of the beautiful areas and visit the caves. Possibly swim in bay. Then continue onto Cat Ba island and the hotel. B, L, D
Day 9 Hanoi
Free time. Late afternoon Ferry to Haiphong. A brief tour of the city and the harbor and drive back to Hanoi. Transfer to hotel. B, L
Day 10 Sapa
Visit Temple of Literature, also with a small concert of traditional Vietnamese music. After lunch, visit the Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake and take a tour of the Old Quarter. Evening transfer for the late night train to Lau Chai to go to Sapa, the old French mountain resort and home to many VN minorities. B, L
Day 11 Sapa
You arrive in the morning, where your guide will meet you and take you by vehicle to Sapa. You will be checked into the hotel. Visit the town market and see the many crafts and wares.
Day 12 Sapa
Walking tours to the nearby villages of the Hmong and Dao people. See how they live: the beautiful landscapes with the terraced farming.
Day 13 Hanoi
A driving tour through the beautiful countryside. Visit various minorities and villages in the area. You will take the train back to Hanoi.
Day 14 Hanoi
Drive out to the Thai Minority village at Mai Chau. Stay with a family in the village. See the interesting countryside, enjoy the local hospitality. Visit the neighboring village as well. Sleep in a stilted house.
Day 15 Hanoi
Continue enjoying the area, go for a walking tour of the area, then return to Hanoi.
Day 16 Return USA
Transfer to the airport for your return flight with a lifetime of wonderful memories!
Tour Price includes: All Southeast Asian flights, All land transportation throughout itinerary including arrival / depart transfers, boats, A/C private car or van, guides, drivers, excellent 3+4 star hotels (double occupancy), meals as per itinerary, Fully escorted by English speaking guide, all entrance & admission fees as per itinerary. Price does not include: international flights, visa fees, items marked "optional", airport taxes And tips to guides and drivers. NOTE: We can obtain international flights at reasonable prices. We also can offer excellent Travel Guard Travel Insurance at reasonable rates.
