15-Day Complete North to South Vietnam

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Today, you will go on a full-day tour to discover Hanoi's most emblematic sights. After breakfast, start the day with a visit to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the historic One Pillar Pagoda, the Taoist Quan Thanh Temple and the oldest Pagoda in Hanoi, Tran Quoc Pagoda. After lunch, enjoy a visit to the Military Museum and the Temple of Literature before heading to a traditional Water Puppet Show.

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You will be transferred to Halong Bay after having breakfast at your hotel. Once you arrive in Ha Long, hop aboard a traditional boat and take a seat near the window to admire the gorgeous scenery unfold. After lunch on the boat, stop at the Surprise Cave and partake in some fun beach activities at Ti Top Beach. In the evening you will go squid fishing, a popular activity in this area, and enjoy dinner on the boat.

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After a leisurely breakfast on the cruise, hop into some kayaks and paddle towards the famous Luon Caves. Passing through the entrance, you will come across a tranquil round lake where you will get the opportunity to spot monkeys, orchids and towering stone walls. After the morning's activities, the cruise will take you back to the shore, where you will be transferred back to Hanoi.

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After an early breakfast, you will check out and will head to the airport for your flight to Da Nang. You will have a local lunch before driving to the Marble Mountains, named after the five elements. Continue with a short drive to Mỹ Sơn, a cluster of abandoned and partially ruined Hindu temples constructed by the kings of Champa. After, drive to Hoi An and check-in at your hotel. A great way to finish this day is with a dinner and a walk along the waterfront.

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After breakfast, you will cycle to a local farm in the charming little village of Tra Que. Chat to the farmers and join in preparing the land and fertilising it with seaweed from the local lake. You will also get a chance to prepare lunch with a local family. In the afternoon, you will go on a tour to Hoi An's most interesting sights including a visit to Quan Cong Temple, Hoi An Museum of Folk Culture, the Old House of Tan Ky and the famous Japanese Covered Bridge.

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After breakfast, you will visit the morning market to search for some local ingredients. With your guide, you will buy some produce for your cooking class at the Red Bridge Restaurant. After being shown how to prepare a traditional Vietnamese lunch, you will get to eat your delicious concoctions. In the afternoon, you can take a stroll around Hoi An city centre on foot and indulge in some window shopping or observe Hoi An daily life.

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Today you have a free day to explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Hoi An at your own pace. You can spend the day lounging on the scenic Cua Dai beach or head to the old town to enjoy some shopping or take some pictures. Another popular way to see the city is to rent out some bicycles and cycle around the yellow-painted streets.

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On your second free day in Hoi An, why not explore the city's ancient town? Its streets are always pulsating with vendors, locals and tourists, and you'll find it to be a great place for a wander and some shopping for anything from leather bags, to shoes to souvenirs. Hoi An is also known for its abundance of tailors, where many of the talented seamstresses are able to make custom garments that are perfectly fitted to you in a day or two.

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This is your last day of exploring Hoi An at your own pace. There are plenty of cultural activities to partake in within the city, one of them being the museum of folk culture, with exhibitions showcasing original objects and artefacts from daily Vietnamese life throughout the years. You can also pay a visit to Thanh Ha Pottery Village, where villagers craft gorgeous bowls, jars and pots of all shapes and sizes.

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After breakfast, you will be taken to the wharf for an exciting boat ride to Cu Lao Cham Island. This small group of 8 islands was recognised by UNESCO as a biosphere. Here you will get a chance to explore the village and market as well as partake in some snorkelling in the crystal clear waters that have an abundance of sea life. Enjoy a seafood lunch on the beach before enjoying some more water activities or relaxing on the beach. After your day of adventuring, you will return back to Hoi An.

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After breakfast and check out, a private driver will transfer you to the airport for your short flight to Saigon. In the late afternoon, you will check in to the Grand Saigon Hotel. After freshening up you have the option to experience the city from a Saigon River Dinner Cruise or you can take a stroll on Nguyen Hue street and see the city night lights.

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This morning you will go on a Saigon tour to discover the city's most interesting sights. Begin visiting the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace, the site of the end of the Vietnam War in 1975. Then, you'll head to the Notre Dame Cathedral and the closeby Saigon Central Post Office, one of the post offices in Southeast Asia. After lunch, you'll take a car to the Cu Chi tunnels and learn more about the history of the Vietnam War, a very interesting part of your 15-day Vietnam itinerary.

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After breakfast, you will make the journey to My Tho, located in the Vietnamese Mekong Delta. Take a boat journey to Unicorn Island and visit a local bee farm. Then you will hop on to a smaller rowing boat and take a pleasant ride through the mangroves. After, go to a coconut candy factory before having a local lunch. In the late afternoon, return back Saigon where you will spend the night.