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14-Day Adventure in Vietnam

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Overview

Travel Vietnam in 2 weeks and discover the breathtaking monuments, landscapes and cities of this country.

Starting from Hanoi, the 1,000-year-old city and capital, your first stop is Pu Luong Nature Reserve which offers you the chance to visit some hidden villages and learn about the everyday lives of the ethnic people.

The World Heritage Site, Halong Bay is a must-see, offering you a marvellous overnight stay on a traditional junk before travelling to Central Vietnam where there are many interesting things in Hue Citadel and Hoi An Ancient Town.

In the south, you will explore the Mekong Delta, biking from village to village, experiencing Southern Vietnamese folk music and taking a sampan through the small canals. A highlight is spending one night in Cat Tien National Park to enrich your wildlife experience and make the trip unbelievably exciting.
Outdoors & Nature
Sightseeing
Beach & Sea
Culture & Arts
Adventure
Wellness
Hiking & Trekking
Cruising
Food & Drink

Itinerary

Day 1

Welcome to Hanoi

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Welcome to Hanoi

Widely acknowledged as one of the loveliest cities in Asia, this one-thousand-year old city offers you unique images that are totally different from other Asian cities. Hanoi still retains a small-town provincial charm and unique intertwining with a French legacy; wide tree-lined boulevards, parks, grand villas and an artistic, café society.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Dong Xuan MarketOptional Activity

    Old Quarter Exploring By Cyclo

    Water Puppet Show

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Noi Bai International Airport to Authentic Hanoi Hotel

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 2

Hanoi

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Hanoi

This full-day city tour offers you the Hanoi’s most interesting sights, including the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the house on stilts and the One Pillar Pagoda followed by Quan Thanh Temple and Tran Quoc Pagoda, the oldest pagoda originally constructed in the sixth century. You also visit the Temple of Literature, have a walk around the Sword Lake, visit Ngoc Son Temple and end the day with a cup of Vietnamese coffee at a street-pub.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum

    Quan Thanh Temple

    Tran Quoc Pagoda

    Hanoi Street Food Tasting

    Temple of Literature

    Hoa Lo Prison

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

Day 3

Pu Luong Nature Reserve

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Pu Luong Nature Reserve

About 3 hours southwest of Hanoi, Pu Luong Nature Reserve would live up to most people’s idea of an idyllic Vietnamese landscape and rural life. Luminous-green rice fields extend from the water's edge to the thickly-forested slopes, which are streaked with waterfalls.

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    Accommodation

    Pu Luong Retreat3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Rafting in Pu Luong Nature Reserve

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Pù Luông Nature Reserve

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Thanh Hoa

    Hòa Bình

Day 4

Pu Luong Trekking

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Pu Luong Trekking

Spend your whole day trekking to explore the Pu Luong with its rice terraces, picturesque villages, farm, wild fields, ponds and rivers, mountains as well as connecting with local people. You'll have ample opportunity to take photographs and relax and enjoy the stunning scenery.

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    Accommodation

    Pu Luong Retreat3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pu Luong Retreat Hike

    Wellness and SpaOptional Activity

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thanh Hoa

Day 5

Pu Luong to Hanoi

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Pu Luong to Hanoi

Today, you'll visit some villages close to the retreat and meet local people living on the hills above it. You catch a glimpse into the daily life of the locals in Pu Luong; walk around working farmland and rice fields, and learn how to make rice wine and weave colourful textiles. In the afternoon, go back to Hanoi.

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    Accommodation

    Authentic Hanoi Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Pu Luong Villages

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Pu Luong Retreat to Hanoi

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Thanh Hoa

    Hanoi

Day 6

Hanoi to Halong Bay

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Hanoi to Halong Bay

Located in the Gulf of Tonkin in the northeast of Vietnam, Halong Bay boasts a magnificent scenery and covers an area of 43,400 ha and including over 1600 islands and islets, most of which are uninhabited, it forms a spectacular seascape of limestone pillars and is an ideal model of a mature karst landscape developed during a warm and wet tropical climate. The bay's exceptional scenic beauty is complemented by its great biological interest.

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    Accommodation

    Rosa Cruise3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Luon Cave Kayaking

    Halong Pearl Farm Village

    Halong Bay Cruise

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Hanoi to Halong Bay

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Hanoi

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

Day 7

Halong to Hoi An

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Halong to Hoi An

Continue the cruise program exploring the Halong Bay, enjoy the bay's magnificent scenery of countless rugged limestone islands before transferring directly to Noi Bai airport for your flight to Da Nang Airport to go to Hoi An. Hoi An is one of the oldest towns in Southeast Asia and characterised by a rich blend of Vietnamese, Chinese, Japanese and European architecture.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Tai Chi

    Surprise Cave

    Cooking Class on Halong

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Halong Bay to Noi Bai International Airport

    Plane from Hanoi to Da Nang

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hội An

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quảng Ninh Province

    Haiphong

    Quang Nam Province

Day 8

Hoi An

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Hoi An

Your stay in the Hoi An Ancient Town will be full of interesting activities. Starting with a walk to discover the Ancient Town with its old houses, narrow streets, and moss-grown yellow walls. You then have a chance to sample some of Hoi An's famous street food followed by a visit to Tra Que Vegetable village by bicycle.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Hoi An Ancient Town

    Hoi An Street Food Tasting

    Tra Que Village

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 9

Hoi An

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Hoi An

You have a free day to relax and enjoy the resort facilities, do some water sports or take a boat trip to visit Cham Island which constitutes a group of 8 small islands of Quang Nam province and is part of the Cu Lao Cham Marine Park, a World Biosphere Reserve recognised by UNESCO.

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    Accommodation

    Kiman Old Town Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Cham IslandOptional Activity

    Hoi An Ancient TownOptional Activity

    Cua Dai Beach

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Hội An

Day 10

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

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Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Again you take a one-hour flight to Ho Chi Minh City. This is a city full of surprises. The city’s core is still adorned with wide elegant boulevards and historic French colonial buildings and offers plenty of reasons to visit, from its blend of historic, attractions to vibrant shopping, dining and nightlife, the city rarely sleeps.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Ho Chi Minh City Street Food Tasting

    Independence Palace

    Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon

    Saigon Central Post Office

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Da Nang to Hội An

    Plane from Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Sen Viet Hotel

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Quang Nam Province

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 11

Mekong Delta

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Mekong Delta

Cruising through the lush labyrinth of palm-fringed channels, rivers, and islands of the Mekong Delta offers a fascinating glimpse into the way of life of the people who depend on this fragile waterway for their survival. You also visit the local villages, farms, and factories that use the produce of this unique land to create and sell a variety of products.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    My Tho Boat Trip

    Thoi Son Island

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Mỹ Tho

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    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Mỹ Tho

    Tien Giang

Day 12

Cat Tien National Park

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Cat Tien National Park

Cat Tien National Park comprises an amazingly biodiverse area of lowland tropical rainforest. The 72,000-hectare park is one of the outstanding natural treasures in Vietnam, a true jungle. There are many other mammals to see, including a number of primate species such as the endemic golden-cheeked gibbon, bears, elephant and gaur. Many birds can be found, including Germain's peacock pheasant, bar-bellied pitta and the rare endemic orange-necked partridge.

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    Accommodation

    Forest Floor Lodge3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Botanic Garden Trails

    Night Ride around Cat Tien National Park

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Ho Chi Minh City to Cat Tien National Park

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

    Dong Nai

Day 13

Explore and Go Back to Ho Chi Minh City

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Explore and Go Back to Ho Chi Minh City

Continue to explore the national parks, home to some of the world’s critically endangered wildlife. Once these lowland forests were the favoured areas for colonial big game hunters and international trophy collectors who came to hunt the large mammals once common in the region. Today it provides one of the last areas of lowland forest in Vietnam where you can see some of Indochina’s flora and fauna and the conservation efforts being developed to protect them.

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    Accommodation

    Sen Viet Hotel3 star

    Note: We will endeavor to book the aforementioned hotels. If, however, we are unable to secure them due to circumstances out of our control, we will replace them with hotels of similar value and standard.
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    Activities

    Crocodile Lake

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Cat Tien National Park to Ho Chi Minh City

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Dong Nai

    Ho Chi Minh

Day 14

Departure Ho Chi Minh City

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Departure Ho Chi Minh City

Today is the end of your travel in Vietnam in 2 weeks. Enjoy free time at your hotel or you can do some last-minute souvenir shopping before meeting your guide for transfer to airport for your flight home. Have a nice journey. Thanks for joining us.

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    Transportations

    Private Driver from Sen Viet Hotel to Tan Son Nhat International Airport

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    Meals

    Breakfast

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    Destinations

    Ho Chi Minh

Included in Price

  • 13 nights accommodation
  • 30 activities
  • 13 breakfasts
  • Airport transfer
  • Domestic flights
  • Entrance fees
  • Entry visas / airport departure tax
  • Ground transportation
  • Licensed English speaking guides

Not Included in Price

  • Alcohol beverages
  • Gratuities
  • International flights
  • Laundry
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Trekking permits

Notes

You'll receive bottled water on all of your car journeys.
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