Vietnam Encompassed. 14 Incredible Nights

We will meet at the airport and go through security together before boarding our flight.

Upon arrival in Ho Chi Minh City we will take our private transfer to our hotel where we will be staying for 3 nights. We will be sharing twin rooms in 3* hotels for the duration of the trip but there is an option to have a room to yourself if you prefer for a supplement of £250.

We have the afternoon to relax before heading out for a street food tour on foot. Street food tours are such fun and super for trying things you might not have chosen yourself. You don’t have to try it if you don’t like it though. 🙂

The Travel Buddies trips work on the basis that as long as you are having a good time then that is what matters, if you don’t feel like coming on one of the excursions or joining the rest of the group for dinner one evening then that is absolutely fine. This is an adventure for everyone and there is nothing worse than having to go somewhere/do something that you don’t really fancy!

Meals D. (please note that this tour is not suitable for vegetarian and vegan diets)

After breakfast we will head off on a private day tour of Hi Chi Minh City. We will visit the Reunification palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, War remnant museum and ChinaTown Binh Tay Market.

Lunch is included.

Evening to relax or explore.

Meals B, L.

We are off for a half private day tour exploring the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels where we will learn about the fascinating history of Vietnam. Our guide will give us a clear understanding of the not-so-distant history that surrounds this local area. We will get a chance to walk through some of the tunnels, discover the hidden corners and imagine what life was like here for the resistance soldiers. If you like, try to cook with the smokeless stoves used by Vietnamese soldiers to cook during the war. Lunch is included.

Drop off early afternoon back at the hotel where we have the rest of the day to relax or hop in a tuk tuk and go off exploring.

Dinner will be at a local restaurant.

Meals B, L.

Today sees the group continuing our adventure on an overnight, 2 day experience exploring the Mekong River. We visit a craft village and fruit orchards growing jack-fruit, durian, guava, rambutan and longan. Here we can try the local tea and fruit whilst enjoying a live local music performance. Short bike ride experience to meet the locals and onwards to our hotel accommodation. We will sleep well tonight I’m sure!

Meals B, L.

Breakfast at the hotel and an early start sees us back on the river to visit the famous Cai Rang floating market, and the “monkey Bridge” which is built from only one stem of bamboo.

We have a short flight to Hue late this afternoon, Vietnam’s last Royal capital where, upon arrival we will check in to our hotel.

Evening at leisure.

Meals B, L.

After breakfast at the hotel we head off on a half day city tour of Hue, we visit Dong Ba market, take a boat trip to the oldest pagoda in Hue city, the Royal Antiques museum and the Imperial Citadel of the Royal Dynasty of the Nguyen family.

A lunch of regional specialities is included.

Meals B, L.

Today we have a free day to explore Hue as we please.

On our free days the group tends to do different things according to what they fancy. Some members will have an idea as to what they would like to do and others won’t. Feel free to do as much or as little research before you go. We can all get together the evening before and see what everyone wants to do on the odd free days.
Dinner Locally.

Meals B.

Check out of our hotel after breakfast and travel to Hoi An with a stop off at the Hai van pass. (Journey time approx 4 hours). Arrive Hoi An in the afternoon and check in to our Hotel where we will be spending 2 nights.

We have the rest of the day and evening to explore. What about a lantern making class or a stroll along the lantern road?

Free day in Hoi An.

We leave the hotel today to go on a morning My Son Holyland tour with lunch included.

After the tour we head to the airport for our short flight to Hanoi and transfer to our hotel. Let’s explore the Dong Xuan Market and the popular Hoan Kiem Lake and Thang Long Water Puppet Theatre.

Meals B,L.

Free Day in Hanoi to explore.

An early start sees us heading for the final part of our Vietnamese adventure. Our scenic journey to HaLong Bay takes around 3.5 hours where we have a welcome drink upon arrival and check in to our twin cabins. We set sail as lunch is served. First stop is the Surprising cave! Find out why it was named as such 🙂

Next stop is Titop Island where we can swim, snorkel and take the short hike to the top of the island for stunning views over Halong Bay.

Evening is spent watching the sunset, with a Vietnamese dinner on the boat, cocktails are served at the bar and onboard activities consist of games, movies and…. squid fishing!

Meals B, L, D.

After our night spent on the junk boat we can join a Tai Chi session on the sundeck, breakfast is served as we sail to Luon Cave where you can choose to explore the cave either by kayak or bamboo raft.

Then it is time for a spring roll cooking demonstration before an early lunch on board. after which we return to shore and disembark.

Transfer to the airport and arrive at around 17.00 to start our journey back to the UK

Arrive in the UK at 07.15 and head home 🙂