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Day 1, SAIGON: Arrive in Saigon and check in to your hotel which is comfortable and centrally located. No meals.
Day 2, SAIGON: Morning walking tour of the exotic city of Saigon. We explore the market and see the beautiful old colonial buildings from the French era. In the afternoon you have the option to visit the Cu Chi tunnels outside Saigon where the Viet Cong hid during the Vietnam war. (B)
Day 3, MEKONG DELTA: Driving south we visit the Mekong Delta, an area of islands and rivers where there are no cars and the only form of transport is by boat. We explore in a boat of our own, past floating markets and friendly villages and spend the night in a local house. (BLD)
Day 4, MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON: Morning sampan cruise (these are small wooden boats, like a canoe) to Vinh Long. Later we drive back to Saigon. (B):
Day 5, DANANG - HOI AN: Afternoon flight to Danang then transfer to the beautiful ancient trading town of Hoi An. (B):
Day 6, HOI AN: Boat trip along the river stopping at local craft villages, fishing opportunity and a picnic lunch. Rest of the day is fee to bargain for local handicrafts or even travel to Cua Dai Beach (BL):
Day 7, HOI AN: Relaxing free day to spend by the pool, at the beach or more shopping or exploring. (B):
Day 8, HUE: Drive along the coast via Cloud Mountain Pass, the geographical divide between north and south Vietnam. Arrive in Hue and enjoy an afternoon cruise along the Perfume River to the Heavenly Lady Pagoda and the tomb of the Ngyuen Emperor Minh Mang. (B):
Day 9, HUE: Our guide takes us on a tour of the Imperial City. The afternoon is free and if you are feeling active you can hire a bike and head into the villages around Hue. We then board the overnight train to Hanoi. (B):
Day 10, HANOI: Arrive in Hanoi and transfer to our hotel. Afternoon cyclo tour of this beautiful old city. (B):
Day 11, HANOI - HALONG BAY: A wonderful day as we drive out to Halong Bay, a stunning area of green steep sided islands dotted around the turquoise sea. We have the chance to explore some huge limestone caves and spend the night gazing at the stars from the deck of our Halong Bay cruiser! (BLD)
Day 12, HALONG BAY: Continue our boat trip in the morning before returning to Hanoi where we spend two nights at our hotel. (BL):
Day 13, HANOI: A full free day to relax in Hanoi. You can try out your bargaining skills in the markets. In the evening we will have an exciting visit to the National Water Puppet show. (B):
Day 14, HANOI: Tour ends. (B)
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