12 days tour

12-Day Vietnam ’Heritage & Culture’ Select Journey

$ 1,795 .00 USD

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12-Day Vietnam ’Heritage & Culture’ Select Journey

This tour includes:

Transport

Private Coach Transport 2 overnight sleeper trains 1 Halong Bay Boat twin share cabin

Accommodation

8 nights 4-star twin share accommodation 2 overnight sleeper trains 1 Halong Bay Boat twin share cabin

Guide

Fully guided tour

Others

Activities & Entry Fees: Cu Chi Tunnels Tour My Lai Memorial entry fee, near Hoi An Motorbike tour, Hue Halong Bay overnight boat trip

Meals

9 Breakfasts 1 Lunch 2 Dinners

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Itinerary of your trip 12-Day Vietnam ’Heritage & Culture’ Select Journey

  • Day 1 Arrive In Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Arrive In Ho Chi Minh City

      Your adventure kicks off in the vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. If you arrive early in the day, feel free to spend time exploring the narrow streets on foot or find a restaurant teeming with locals for your first taste of the best Vietnamese cuisine. At 6pm you’ll meet your Tour Leader at our hotel for a Welcome Night introduction. We’ll cover how Stray works and answer any questions you have about travelling in Vietnam. Afterwards, make the most of your first night by getting to know each other over a delicious Vietnamese dinner and a few cold beverages.

      Accommodation included:Northern Saigon Hotel or similar

      Activity included: Welcome Night meeting with Stray Tour Leader and group, Welcome dinner

  • Day 2 Ho Chi Minh City
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Ho Chi Minh City

      This morning we’ll take a trip out to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, a complex of over 200kms of tunnels used by the VietCong in the war against the US. Discover how the people lived and survived in these tunnels, built schools and hospitals underground and eventually gained victory.


      In the afternoon we’re free to explore the hot and lively Ho Chi Minh City. Visit the War Remnant Museum and learn about the history of the American and Vietnam War, go to the French Colonial Saigon Opera House, browse the surrounding shopping plazas or see a cultural show. Ho Chi Minh even has its own Notre Dame Cathedral, which is said to be a connection between the physical and spiritual life for the Ho Chi Minh people.


      This evening, we’ll head to the train station and board an overnight sleeper train to Dieu Tri. The trains are equipped with comfy beds and charging ports and there’s even a shopping trolley of goodies brought round before you turn in. You’ll awake in the morning and drive 45 minutes to Bai Xep, our destination for the next two nights.


      Accommodation included: Overnight sleeper train

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Included activities: Tour of Cu Chi Tunnels

  • Day 3 Bai Xep
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bai Xep

      We’ll arrive in Bai Xep nice and early and then you’re free to enjoy this remote coastal location and all it has to offer for the next two days. Relax on the beach, swim, snorkel, learn to paddle a traditional round boat and relax at your comfortable seaside guesthouse


      Accommodation included: Casa Marina Resort or similar

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Optional Paid Activities: Hike to a waterfall, go swimming or snorkelling, relax on the beach or feast on all-you-can-eat BBQ and beer.


  • Day 4 Bai Xep To Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Bai Xep To Hoi An

      A scenic coastal drive takes us to the UNESCO World Heritage town of Hoi An today. We’ll make a stop along the way to visit the My Lai Memorial, a site that commemorates a catastrophic event that happened during the American War. We’ll stroll through the remnants of the village and visit the small museum, before continuing on to Hoi An. A must-see destination, with beautifully restored and preserved French Colonial architecture, Hoi An is bursting with funky bars, outstanding restaurants, art galleries, souvenir shops and countless tailor shops. With glorious beaches nearby, local nightlife and delicious delicacies on offer, you’ll feel like you’re in paradise!

      Accommodation included: La Siesta or similar

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Activity included: My Lai Memorial

  • Day 5 Hoi An
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An

      Take time today to explore this charming town’s many offerings over the next two days. Learn how to cook authentic Vietnamese cuisine at a cooking class or visit a tailor to get a custom outfit created. When the sun goes down, Hoi An really turns on its charm. Paper and fabric lanterns are lit throughout the streets, bathing the riverside town in a warm glow. Take a sunset stroll through the old town and try a local delicacy called the ‘White Rose’ - a dumpling stuffed with shrimp or pork bunched into the shape of a rose. Apparently, the recipe is a family secret, held by only one family who supply all the restaurants around town.

      Accommodation included: La Siesta or similar

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Optional paid activities: Rent bicycles, tailoring, bicycle tours, scuba diving, cooking classes, sunrise or sunset cruise, countryside tours, motorbike tours, fishing trips.

  • Day 6 Hoi An To Hue
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hoi An To Hue

      Today we’ll travel to Hue along the stunning coastal road where we’ll have views of the South China Sea before snaking our way up the steep hills of the incredible Hai Van Pass surrounded by lush tropical jungle before driving on to Hue, where we’ll arrive in time for an early lunch.

      This afternoon we’ll take a motorbike tour of Hue and the surrounding countryside. Hue is regarded as the cultural and spiritual centre of Vietnam and is the former home to the Vietnamese emperors. We’ll see many elaborately decorated temples and beautiful pagodas, including the seven-storied Thien Mu Pagoda (where the most famous Vietnamese monk is buried), the intricate Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. We’ll discover a little bit of the ‘real’ Vietnam with our local motorbike guides, riding through quaint villages and lush rice paddies, we’ll see the historic and picturesque Japanese covered bridge, have a go at making incense sticks and learn about the rice growing process at the Rice Museum.

      Accommodation included: Senna Hotel or similar

      Meals included: Breakfast

      Activity included: Motorbike tour

  • Day 7 Hue To Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hue To Hanoi

      Today you have some time to explore Hue. Wander along the banks of the Perfume River, sample the local cuisine or opt for a relaxing massage. In the afternoon we’ll make our way to the train station for our overnight train to Hanoi.


      Accommodation included: Overnight train

      Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 8 Hanoi To Halong Bay
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Hanoi To Halong Bay

      We’ll arrive in Hanoi very early and make our way straight to the iconic Halong Bay where we’ll board a boat at approximately 11am. Halong Bay is a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its emerald waters and towering limestone islands topped by rainforests. On your cruise, you’ll enjoy a delicious lunch and dinner prepared by your crew and in the evening, you can relax on deck with a drink as you look at the millions of stars glistening above you.

      Accommodation included: Orchid Trendy Cruises Overnight Cruise

      Meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

      Included Activities: Halong Bay cruise in a twin share cabin

  • Day 9 Halong Bay To Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Halong Bay To Hanoi

      This morning you’ll enjoy breakfast and more incredible views on the boat before arriving back in Hanoi around lunch time. We’ll check into our hotel and then we have the afternoon free to explore Vietnam’s capital city. Wander through the old quarter, go and see a water puppet show, explore the fascinating French quarter or simply go for a delicious egg coffee at a riverside cafe. Tonight we’ll go for our final group dinner and say a heartfelt goodbye to our travel mates.


      Accommodation included: Silk Path Boutique Hanoi or similar

      Meals included: Breakfast

  • Day 10 Departure Hanoi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Departure Hanoi

      Have breakfast in Hanoi this morning before departing for your next destination. If you’re not ready to go home just yet, why not book a trekking tour to SaPa in Vietnam’s mountainous north, or ask your guide about our tours in Cambodia.


      Meals included: Breakfast

      Optional paid activities: Trekking in SaPa

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but you’re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

You’ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 18 / Max: 80

Age range allowed for this experience.

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