Classic Vietnam: Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

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{ "summary": [ "Discover the magic of Vietnam on this 12-day adventure packed with culture, cuisine, and connection. Begin with a serene sail on a traditional junk boat through Halong Bay's limestone karsts, then head south to explore the vibrant streets of Hue and the charm of Hoi An. Roll up your sleeves and craft your own noodles alongside expert hosts at a local social enterprise. Continue to the bustling energy of Saigon and delve into the lush waterways of the Mekong Delta, where you'll spend two unforgettable nights at a community guesthouse, learning from your welcoming local hosts and exploring the delta by boat and on foot. With plenty of adventure and just the right amount of downtime, this trip will leave you inspired and recharged" ], "itinerary": [ { "icon": "location", "day": "1", "title": "Hanoi", "image": "", "body": "Arrive at any time.There are no planned activities today until an evening welcome meeting. After the meeting, opt for dinner out with the group.Included Activities:- Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and GroupAdditional Notes:Please note, if you would like to visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum it is only open from 7:30 - 10:30 AM and closed on Mondays and Fridays." }, { "icon": "location", "day": "2", "title": "Hanoi/Ha Long (1B, 1L, 1D)", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a Ha Long Bay cruise on a junk boat with visits to a cave and an island lookout. Savour a seafood lunch and dinner.Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves.In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars.Meals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- DinnerTransport:- Shared Van 04:00 Hr(s)- Junk BoatIncluded Activities:- Halong Bay Overnight Cruise" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "3", "title": "Ha Long/Hu? (1B, 1L)", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy breakfast and lunch on board before sailing back to the port and return to Hanoi. Enjoy some time in the city before an overnight train to Hue.Interested in local cuisine? Opt to pre-book the \"Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour\" activity on the checkout page to include this optional on your tour.Meals Included:- Breakfast- LunchTransport:- Private Vehicle 03:00 Hr(s)- Overnight Train (beds) 13:00 - 14:00 Hr(s)Optional Extras to chose from:- Hanoi Foodie Culture Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "4", "title": "Hu?", "image": "", "body": "Pull into Hue early in the morning and dive right into the city, starting with a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel, Royal Tomb and Tien Mu Pagoda. The rest of the day, you are free to explore the city how you'd like.Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Start the day with a visit to the Tien Mu Pagoda followed by a visit to the tomb of one of Vietnam's former emperors. After, opt for a vegetarian lunch at a local nunnery.While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer.Opt to pre-book the \"Hue Motorbike Tour\" activity on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.Included Activities:- Thien Mu Pagoda Visit- Imperial Citadel Tour- Royal Tombs VisitOptional Extras to chose from:- Hue Motorbike Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "5", "title": "Hu?/Hoi An (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Drive the Hai Van pass. Take advantage of Hoi An's many options over the 2.5 days in town. Opt for a cooking class, riverboat trip, bike ride, beach time, tailor visit or My Son ruins.Cross the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting), with fantastic views in all directions, before arriving to Hoi An in the afternoon.With three nights here, there's plenty of time to explore all this charming town has to offer.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Private Vehicle 04:00 Hr(s)" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "6", "title": "Hoi An (1B, 1L)", "image": "", "body": "Explore all Hoi An has to offer. Dive into the culture, hang out on the beach or get clothes tailor-made in one of the many shops around town. Enjoy a noodle making demonstration and lunch at Oodles of Noodles, a G Adventures-supported project.Meals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "7", "title": "Hoi An (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Spend a free day exploring all Hoi An has to offer.Meals Included:- Breakfast" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "8", "title": "Hoi An/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Fly from Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City with free time to explore this hectic and amazing city.Drive to Da Nang for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City, once the capital of South Vietnam and the country's commercial centre. Start exploring the small alleys and busy streets, keeping an eye out for laquerware shops and delicious local food stalls.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Plane 01:30 Hr(s)" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "9", "title": "Ho Chi Minh City (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Enjoy a guided tour of the Cu Chi Tunnels and learn more about the Vietnam War. Use free time in the afternoon to explore sprawling Ho Chi Minh City.With some free time in the city, opt to visit the Thien Hau and Giac Vien pagodas and stroll through the immense Ben Thanh Market. Also well worth a visit are the Reunification Palace (the residence of South Vietnam presidents before 1975), the city's Chinese quarter of Cholon, and the War Remnants Museum.Meals Included:- BreakfastIncluded Activities:- Cu Chi Tunnels Guided Tour" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "10", "title": "Ho Chi Minh City/Mekong River (1L, 1D)", "image": "", "body": "Travel to the beautiful Mekong River Delta, south of Ho Chi Minh City, and experience the local way of living. Visit two of the main regions of the Delta, Ben Tre and Cai Thia. Cruise through the river in a traditional sampan boat, bike along the waterways and spend time with the family at your local guesthouse preparing a dinner of spring rolls and Banh Xeo before a lantern lit evening performance by the local villagers.Meals Included:- Lunch- DinnerTransport:- Private VehicleIncluded Activities:- Ben Tre Mekong River Visit- Cai Thia Mekong River Visit" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "11", "title": "Mekong River (1B, 1L, 1D)", "image": "", "body": "Depart your homestay after breakfast and visit the community riverside market. From there, board a boat to arrive to the Pottery Brick Village, known as the Red Kingdom, and explore by bicycle. Then drive to the last region we'll visit on the Mekong Delta called Can Tho. Enjoy a free afternoon at leisure to explore the area. Opt to do some bird watching or visit the local town.Meals Included:- Breakfast- Lunch- DinnerIncluded Activities:- Pottery Brick Village Cycle" }, { "icon": "location", "day": "12", "title": "Mekong River/Ho Chi Minh City (1B)", "image": "", "body": "Wake up to watch the sun rise over one of the most unique parts of life on the Mekong River, Cai Rang Floating Market. Explore by land and boat before driving back to Ho Chi Minh City. Your tour finishes upon arrival to the city.Meals Included:- BreakfastTransport:- Private Vehicle 02:00 - 03:00 Hr(s)Included Activities:- Cai Rang Floating MarketAdditional Notes:Please book departure flights no earlier that 5:00 pm on the final day of your trip." } ] }

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