| country: | Vietnam |
| location: | Mekong Delta, North Vietnam, South Vietnam |
| trip type: | A small group adventure |
| departures: | Departs most Sundays throughout the year |
| price: | From £645 (20 days) excluding flights. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
| vouchers: | Gift vouchers can be used with this holiday |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
Experience quintessential Vietnam on this comprehensive journey from south to north. Travel from Ho Chi Minh City to Hanoi and experience dynamic cities, tranquil backwaters, imperial ruins, faded colonial elegance and picture-perfect landscapes dotted with reminders of past history. This was our first trip to Vietnam and many say it remains our best.
day-by-day itinerary
| Days 1-2: | Ho Chi Minh City. Discover this dynamic economic hub on a cyclo tour through chaotic streets. An excursion to the War Remnants Museum makes for a disquieting interlude. |
| Days 3-4: | Mekong Delta. Wake early to watch the waterways of the Mekong Delta come alive with floating markets. Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels to unearth a world of underground mystery. |
| Days 5-6: | Dalat. Vietnam's 'honeymoon capital' is like spring all year round, with its cool climate, charming French villas and vibrant market. |
| Days 7-8: | Nha Trang. Enjoy breathtaking views around every corner on the Ngoan Muc Pass and stop at the striking Po Klong Garai Cham Towers. In Nha Trang, sultry waters, swaying palms and a sailboat await. |
| Day 9: | Quy Nhon. Relish the breathtaking scenery travelling to Quy Nhon, where there's a chance to spend time teaching English to local kids at the Nguyen Nga Centre. |
| Days 10-12: | Hoi An. Boasting over 500 tailors and handicraft shops, Hoi An is a shopper's paradise. |
| Days 13-14: | Hue. Stop at the famed China Beach en route to regal Hue. Take a dragon boat cruise along the timeless Perfume River and admire the stately Thien Mu Pagoda. |
| Day 15: | Ninh Binh. Travel by train to friendly Ninh Binh where farmers and their buffaloes work the picturesque rice paddies. |
| Day 16: | Cuc Phuong National Park. Get close to monkeys and gibbons at the Endangered Primate Rescue Centre. |
| Day 17: | Halong Bay. Cruise among dramatic karsts rising out of the emerald waters of Halong Bay. |
| Days 18-20: | Hanoi. Stroll along leafy boulevards to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and see a water puppet performance. |
travellers' tales
Most memorable was staying in a remote raft house in the middle of a lake surrounded by rainforest and gibbons!
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small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) Because of our small group size, we're able to guarantee departures for all of our trips. Once you have booked and paid your deposit, your trip is guaranteed to go!
highly commended
This tourism business was Highly Commended in our 2007 Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards - the largest awards of their kind in the world, and organised by responsibletravel.com in association with The Times, World Travel Market and Geographical Magazine, of the Royal Geographical Society.Since 2004, the Awards has recognised individuals, companies and organisations in travel making a big commitment to the culture and economies of local communities and helping to conserve biodiversity.
how this holiday makes a difference
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This journey includes many opportunities to meet local people and learn about their lives in this diverse country.
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