VIETNAM HIGHLIGHTS
10 days/9 nights for $948 per person, double occupancy, seat-in-coach tour, starting from the northern capital of Hanoi and ending in bustling Saigon
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Includes:
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2 nights in Hanoi at the Mercure Hanoi with breakfast, transfer from airport
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Half day Hanoi city tour
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Overnight cruise in Halong Bay with full board, transfers, & sightseeing
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Flight to Hue
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1 night in Hue at the Park View Hotel with breakfast, transfers
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Half day Hue Citadel tour
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2 nights in Hoi An at the Silkotel Hoi An with breakfast, transfers
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Half day Hoi An city tour
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Flight to Saigon
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2 nights in Saigon at the Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Centre Hotel with breakfast, transfers
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Half Day Saigon city tour.
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English-speaking guides throughout
Double occupancy: $948 per person
Single supplement: $399
ITINERARY

Day One:
Arrive in Hanoi
Upon arrival, meet with your guide and transfer to the Mercure Hotel Hanoi.

Day Two
Hanoi Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
Start the morning with a half day city tour of Hanoi. Walk along the Ba Dinh Square, where you can see some of Hanoi's most important government buildings such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, and more. Continue onto the Quan Thanh Taoist Temple, the Tran Quoc Buddhist Pagoda and the iconic Confucian Temple of Literature before walking around the Old Quarter.
The rest of the afternoon is free, and optional tours are available.

Day Three
Halong Bay
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Halong Bay and embark on an overnight cruise on a traditional junk boat around the scenic bay with its towering limestone islands. Stop at several famous caves and other spots. Enjoy lunch and dinner on board.

Day Four
Train to Hue
In the morning, continue the cruise around Halong Bay with a delicious brunch on board the junk. Upon disembarkation, drive back to Hanoi for your flight to Hue.
Upon arrival in Hue, transfer to the Park View Hotel Hue.

Day Five
Arrive in Hue
Breakfast at the hotel.
Take a tour of the famous Hue Citadel, once the former Imperial capital, and the Royal Antique Museum. Lunch is included at a local restaurant.
Overnight at the Park View Hotel in Hue.

Day Six
Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Hoi An with a stop to cruise along the Huong River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda. Continue on to Hoi An's Ancient Town and take a walking tour exploring an ancient merchant's house, the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall, the 400 year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, and the vibrant riverside market.
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Overnight at the Silkotel Hoi An.

Day Seven
Hoi An
Breakfast at the hotel.
Day free to relax and explore Hoi An. Optional tours are available upon request.

Day Eight
Arrive in Saigon
Breakfast at the hotel.
Drive to Danang for your flight to Saigon. Upon arrival in Saigon, transfer to the Muong Thanh Grand Saigon Centre Hotel.

Day Nine
Saigon Sightseeing
Breakfast at the hotel.
In the morning, take a tour of Ho Chi Minh City, including the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Chinatown, Binh Tay Market, and the Thien Hau Temple.
The afternoon is free to rest and explore more of Saigon. Optional tours are available on request.

Day Ten
Return Home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
Private tour & airfare available upon request.
Optional tours also available upon request.
2023/2024 DEPARTURE DATES
November 1, 2023
December 13, 2023
January 17, 2024
February 14, 2024
March 13, 2024
April 10, 2024
May 15, 2024
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INCLUSIONS
4-star acommodations & daily breakfast
Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
Local English-speaking guides
Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary, including entrance fees
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
One bottle of water per person per day
Flight from Hanoi to Hue
Flight from Danang to Saigon
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EXCLUSIONS
Vietnam Visa (A visa is required to enter Vietnam)
Personal expenses
Travel insurance
Gratuities for guides, drivers, waitstaff, bellhops, etc.
Services not listed on the itinerary
Optional Tours
International Flights