VIETNAM EXPLORER 14 DAYS FROM PER PERSON
$4,980 FLIGHT INCLUSIVE FROM NEW ZEALAND CRUISE INCLUDED ALL MEALS
TOUR TICKLIST
Cruise on scenic Halong Bay Explore Hanoi by cyclo Discover the stunning Hue Wander charming Hoi An Drift on the Mekong Delta Experience the buzz of Saigon Take a boat trip through the palm-lined canals of Ben Tre
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PRICE INCLUDES • 11 breakfasts (B), 6 lunches (L), 4 dinners (D) • International flights and current taxes • Domestic transportation • 4 star accommodation • Touring with guides and entrance fees • Visa fees for NZ passport holders
DAYS 1-2: FLY OVERNIGHT TO HANOI Fly overnight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s colonially influenced, atmospheric capital. Depending on your time of arrival, the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture. Enjoy a welcome dinner this evening. (D) DAY 3: DISCOVER HANOI Start the day exploring the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, visiting the Stilt House and the Temple of Literature. Next, take a thrilling cyclo ride through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter, with a stop for local delicacy ‘ca phe trung’ (egg coffee) en route. This evening, enjoy a performance of a traditional water puppets show. (B,L,D)
Explore Hanoi’s Old Quarter
EXPERIENCES YOU’LL LOVE E xplore the bustling streets of Hanoi’s vibrant Old Quarter by cyclo, stopping off at a café to sample a traditionally-made, local speciality, egg coffee. E njoy Saigon’s most extraordinary production, the A O Show! This breathtaking performance showcases the beauty and cultural richness of Vietnamese rural life through music, dance and acrobatics. P ersonalise this tour to suit how you want to spend your holiday! Use your free time to make your own explorations or add on cultural experiences, such as a royal dining experience, a bamboo paper craft workshop or a street food adventure.
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DAY 4: CRUISE HALONG BAY Travel to Halong Bay. Board your vessel for a serene and unforgettable cruise on the glassy, limestonestudded waters. You’ll pass by quaint fishing towns, taste freshly caught seafood and admire the everchanging vistas of the bay. There are many activities to take part in while you’re onboard including exploring stalagmite and stalactite-filled caves, and squid fishing (in season). (B,L,D) DAY 5: TAI CHI Rise early to catch the sunrise over the karst peaks of the bay and practice Tai Chi on deck. After brunch onboard, return to the dock and travel back to Hanoi. On arrival, enjoy free time or choose from two optional activities: 1) watch the Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam, followed by dinner; or 2) discover the varied and delicious flavours of Vietnamese street food on a tour of Hanoi’s very best street eats. (B)
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DAY 6: IMPERIAL HUE Fly to Hue, Vietnam’s old imperial capital and a city considered the country’s hub of culture. This afternoon, visit Minh Mang Tomb, set on peaceful spot outside the city, before exploring the decaying grandeur of Hue’s Imperial Citadel. Admire the old Thien Mu Pagoda before taking a cruise along the picturesque Perfume River. Later, you may choose an optional royal dining experience, where you will dine on authentic food and be entertained, all in the imperial style. Otherwise, the evening is free for your own explorations. (B,L) DAY 7: HUE EXPERIENCES Today is a day at leisure for your own explorations, or you can choose between the following experiences: 1) a half day cycling tour of Hue and its beautiful rural surroundings, stopping for lunch with the nuns of a nearby pagoda, or 2) learn ‘truc chi’, creating art with bamboo paper, on a half day visit to a workshop. (B) DAY 8: TRAVEL TO HOI AN Journey by road to the charming town of Hoi An, taking the scenic route over Hai Van Pass. This afternoon wander the old cobbled streets and soak up the delights of Hoi An, with visits to a pagoda, an old Chinese meeting house and the Reaching Out Arts and Crafts workshop. (B,L)
See the acrobatic A O Show
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