A red junk boat sailing in Ha Long Bay in Vietnam.

Amazing Vietnam Vacation: Karst Islands to Imperial Citadels

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Customizable Itinerary

This is a sample itinerary to inspire a personalized trip designed with your travel specialist

Countries Visited

Vietnam

Places Visited

Hanoi, Ha Long Bay, Hue, Hoi An...

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Suggested Duration

8 Days

Escape to Vietnam on a spellbinding tailor-made tour that allows you to visit much of this breathtaking destination in 8 days. From the bustling cityscape of Hanoi to the emerald water of Ha Long Bay and its picturesque islands, this journey through Vietnam brings you closer than ever to its captivating culture and spectacular scenes.

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Trip Highlights

  • Glide across the emerald water of Ha Long Bay on a captivating cruise that will share surreal scenes of the seascape and its charming floating villages
  • Compare the royal allure that is retained in the remnants of the Nguyen Dynasty’s Dai Noi Citadel to the humble nature of the little villages that surround Hue
  • Delight in an authentic Vietnamese dinner with the family of Mrs. Nhu Huy, a local chef who will share her secrets with you
  • Zigzag along the meandering roads of Hai Van Pass, capturing the scenic spectacles of the golden rice paddies and rolling karst mountains
  • Learn more about Ho Chi Minh City’s dramatic history as you tour the city’s staggering heritage sites, including the Reunification Palace and Notre Dame Cathedral
  • From Cao Dai Temple to Binh Hoa Phuoc, visit points of cultural significance across the glorious Mekong Delta as you travel by traditional wooden sampan boat
  • Bask in the atmosphere of Hanoi as you sit quietly alongside the stunning flower-flanked Hoan Kiem Lake and watch a traditional water puppet performance

Starting Price

$1,659 per person (excluding international flights)

Your Zicasso trip is fully customizable, and this sample itinerary is a starting place for your travel plans. Actual costs are dynamic, and your selection of accommodations and activities, your season of travel, and other such variables will bring this budget guideline up or down. Throughout your planning experience with your Zicasso specialist, your itinerary is designed around your budget. You can book your trip when you are satisfied with every detail. Planning your trip with a Zicasso travel specialist is a free service.

What's Included

  • Accommodations
  • In-country transportation
  • Some or all activities and tours
  • Expert trip planning
  • 24x7 support during your trip

Your final trip cost will vary based on your selected accommodations, activities, meals, and other trip elements that you opt to include.

Reviews of this Travel Agency

4.88 stars based on 52 reviews.

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"The individuals we worked with from our travel company...

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"All our tour guides were very friendly and knowledgeable...

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Cambodia & Vietnam Group Travel Luxury Review: Lan Ha...
"Guides and hotel accommodations everywhere were superb."

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