Höhepunkte in Vietnam

Day 1 - Arrive Ho Chi Minh City
The first day of your tour is simply an arrival day with no pre-organised activities. In order to allow time to relax and see some of the sights you may wish to add pre-tour accommodation.

Ho Chi Minh City was known as Saigon until the end of the Vietnam War (around 1975). Originally a small fishing village, it is now the most important economic centre in Vietnam and is the largest city in the country.

Traffic in the city is fairly hectic at the best of times but getting around is suprisingly easy by taxi or motorbike taxi, although drivers may not always speak English. Bus is the only form of public transport and motorbikes rule the road; there are around 3 million motorbikes cruising around the streets of Ho Chi Minh City.

Optional Excursions:
War Remnants Museum – VND 15.000
The Reunification Palace – VND 20.000
Cu Chi Tunnels - VND 235.000
Benh Thanh Market - free
Bitexco Financial Tower - free
Central Post Office - free
Jade Emperor pagoda - free

Accommodation:
1 night in a hotel at La Felix Hotel or similar. No single room upgrade available.

Day 2 -  Nha Trang
Today we will fly to beautiful Nha Trang which is a popular beachside destination for many travellers and is brimming with restaurants, bars and excellent nightlife.

Accommodation:
1 night in a hotel. No single room upgrade available.

Meals:
1 Buffet Breakfast

Day 3 - Nha Trang
Enjoy a boat cruise today where you can swim in the surrounding crystal clear waters - try your hand at snorkelling before relaxing on deck with a refreshing drink! Tonight, hit the bars with your group!

Included Excursions:
Funky Monkey Boat Trip

Optional Excursions:
Mud baths – VND 130,000 for taxi, VND 150,000 entrance
Long Son Pagoda - free
Vinpearl Island - VND 450.000
Po Nagar Cham Towers - VND 18.000
Boat trip – from US$10-16 (SCUBA diving is also possible depending on diving qualifications)

Accommodation:
1 night in a hotel at Tuyet Mai or similar. No single room upgrade available.

Meals
1 Breakfast, 1 Buffet Lunch

Day 4 - Overnight sleeper bus to Hoi An
After some seaside play and a late night in the bars and clubs we board the overnight sleeper bus north to our next destination.

Accommodation:
Overnight sleeper bus. No single room upgrade available.

Meals:
1 Breakfast

Day 5 to 6 - Hoi An
In Hoi An we have free time to explore the handicrafts, ceramics and fabrics that are sold at an abundance of markets. Hoi An is renowned for tailoring; pack your favourite item of clothing and get it copied here! We also enjoy a bike ride to Hoi an Beach passing lush paddy fields along the way. Once you're there you can marvel at coastal views with a local beer in hand.

Included Excursions:
Bike ride to Hoi An Beach through Paddy Fields

Optional Excursions:
Sightseeing ticket (allowing entry to 5 sites) – VND 120,000
My Son Cham ruins – VND 60,000 entrance, plus transport with guide US$8
Cookery class – from VND 250,000
Tu Bon River boat trip – US$20

Accommodation:
2 night(s) in hotels at Hai Yen Hotel or similar. No single room upgrade available.

Meals:
1 Buffet Breakfast

Day 7 - Hue
We depart Hoi An and travel north to Hue. The drive takes us across the Marble Mountains (optional VND 40.000 to explore it's caves and shrines) before we climb the scenic 'Hai Van Pass' coastal road as featured on Top Gear's Vietnam Special.

The old capital city of Vietnam and home to the Emperors of the Nguyen Dynasty (1802-1945), Hue is situated on the banks of the Huong Giang or Perfume River. It is most famous for the Imperial Citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, often likened to the Forbidden City in Beijing (and sometimes referred to as the Forbidden City as well). Hue also offers many Buddhist pagodas and some impressive Emperors tombs which are well worth a visit. Alternatively, you can relax and take a boat trip along the Perfume river and enjoy the countryside. Pham Ngu Lao Street has a backpacker vibe with many hostels, bars and cafes.

Included Excursions:
Walking tour of Hue's Citadel

Optional Excursions:
Dragon Boat river tour - US$12
Tombs of the Emperors - VND100,000 fee for each
Thien Mu Pagoda - free

Accommodation:
1 night in a hotel at Phuoc An (DMZ Hostel) or similar. No single room upgrade available.

Meals:
1 Buffet Breakfast

Day 8 - Overnight train to Hanoi
This evening we will board an overnight sleeper train to the bustling city of Hanoi.

Accommodation:
Overnight sleeper train. No single room upgrade available.

Meals:
1 Breakfast

Day 9 - Depart Hanoi
Your adventure of a lifetime comes to an end today. If you have a late flight or have lengthened your stay by adding post tour accommodation you will have more time to explore the sights.

Hanoi is the capital of the Socialist Republic and is dominated by colonial buildings and tree-lined boulevards. The city boasts a convoluted yet elegant history which is characterised by its 'chameleon of names' - the city has changed names many times throughout history. In terms of recent history, the French withdrew their forces in 1954 and ever since foreign investment and property has developed substantially.

In Hanoi, exploring on your own is relatively easy on foot or by bike. Many travellers believe the true appeal and essence of Hanoi is discovered wandering the streets, tasting local market food, observing the local way of life, and taking in the architecture and surroundings.

Interested in visiting Ha Long Bay? You can arrange to visit the incredible Halong Bay, famous for its limestone islands jutting imposingly from the sea into the Vietnamese skyline and can even spend the night on a traditional junk boat. As this trip is so popular we highly recommend booking in advance to avoid disappointment. Please speak to your Adventure Specialist for more details.

Please note: Your tour will come to an end the morning you arrive in Hanoi by train.