Explore Vietnam Tour

Experience a crash course in banh mi, karst-studded bays and bustling markets on this great tour of Vietnam.

Description

Get a taste of adventure over 11 days in Vietnam. This escapade from north to south takes you from French-influenced Hanoi to heaving Ho Chi Minh City on a journey that balances local guidance with freedom to explore independently. Discover the countryside around Hue by bicycle, kayak between limestone karsts off the coast of Cat Ba Island and chill out in Ninh Binh. Let an expert local leader show you around this vivacious nation so you can see the real Vietnam.

Why you'll love this trip

Lan Ha Bay is a beautiful enclave of green waters and strange rock formations. Explore them by boat and kayak, then spend the night on nearby Cat Ba Island.

Take a walking tour through the Old Town of Hoi An, where the city looks exactly like it did over a century ago.

Travel to the UNESCO protected Ninh Binh, often referred to as ‘Ha Long Bay on land’, with its winding river etched between towering limestone mountains. Plus, get a chance to explore 10th century Hoa Lu – the temple of King Dinh and King Le.

Enjoy a cycling tour where you’ll discover Ninh Binh in a fresh way that gets your blood pumping and takes you off the beaten track – explore Hoa Lu – the temple of King Dinh and King Le along the way.

Is this trip right for you?

Some travellers find the pace of this trip quite fast as we are covering a lot of destinations in a short amount of time. If you would like a more relaxed pace with more time to explore, you might like to consider a longer trip (see trip code TVRN on our website) or adding additional days in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City before or after your trip.

Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Depending on where you come from, the weather in Vietnam might be hotter and more humid than what you are used to.

Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi

Day 3: Cat Ba

Day 4: Ninh Binh

Day 5: Ninh Binh – Overnight train

Day 6: Hue

Day 7: Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An

Day 9: Overnight Train

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh City

Price Details

Price per person is based on a solo traveller and includes:

Return flights from Cork or Dublin
25kg baggage allowance
11-day Explore Vietnam Tour
Transport: Boat, Overnight sleeper train, Private minibus
Accommodation: Hotel (8 nights), Overnight sleeper train (2 nights)
Activites:
- Hanoi - Vun Art center visit
- Hanoi - Flower and flea market visit
- Cat Ba Island - Boat trip on Lan Ha Bay
- Cat Ba Island - Lan Ha Bay Lunch
- Cat Ba Island - Kayaking
- Hoa Lu - Temple of King Dinh and King Le
- Ninh Binh - Bike Tour
- Hoi An - Old Town walking tour
- Ho Chi Minh City - Orientation Walk

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For more information please call us on 021 427 7094 or 01 696 5135, email info@shandontravel.ie, request a call back using the red button, or submit an enquiry through the form below.