Apt Tours – 11 day Vietnam Explorer Tour
11 day Vietnam Explorer Tour
The delights of Vietnam come alive on this 11 Day tour as you explore the country. Discover the sights of Ho Chi Minh City, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi. Complete your adventure with an overnight cruise on Ha Long Bay.
Itinerary
Day 1. Ho Chi Minh City
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to your hotel.
Two Night Stay: Ho Chi Minh City, Sofitel Saigon Plaza
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Day 2. Tay Ninh, Cu Chi Tunnels
Enjoy a morning drive through southern Vietnamese countryside to Tay Ninh province. Visit the Cao Dai Temple, a temple that combines elements from other world religions, and observe the noon service. This afternoon, visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an incredible underground tunnel network.
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Day 3. Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Hoi An
Today transfer to the airport and fly to Da Nang, Vietnam’s fourth-largest city. Then take a coach to the ancient trading town of Hoi An.
Three Night Stay: Hoi An, Palm Garden Resort
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Day 4. Hoi An
Today on a guided tour, you’ll see the famous sights of Hoi An, including the Hoi An Museum, old Chinese Merchants’ houses, Assembly Hall and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Later, travel by sampan on the Thu Bon River or relax on the beautiful sandy Cua Dai beach.
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Day 5. Hoi An
After breakfast this morning, embark on the Red Bridge Cooking School tour, which includes the local village market and the herb garden. Learn how to prepare some of Vietnam’s best known dishes during this hands on experience. After lunch, take a boat ride on Hoi An River to observe local life.
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Day 6. Hoi An, Da Nang, Hue
En route to Da Nang and Hue, visit the Marble Mountains, including the pagoda and a craft village nearby. In Da Nang visit the Cham Museum. Continue to Lang Co Beach and cross the beautiful Hai Van Pass before arriving at Hue, the ancient capital of Vietnam. Enjoy free time for the rest of the day.
Two Night Stay: Hue, Imperial Hotel
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Day 7. Hue
Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda. Then drive to the Tomb of former Emperor Minh Mang, set among tranquil gardens and lakes. Later visit the elaborate tomb of Emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh and the Royal Citadel, with its Imperial Purple City.
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Day 8. Hue, Hanoi
Head to the airport for the flight to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city or perhaps visit the fabled Old Quarter.
Two Night Stay: Hanoi, Sheraton Hotel
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Day 9. Hanoi
A guided morning tour will take you to Hanoi’s most famous sites: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ba Dinh Square, One-pillar Pagoda and The Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, enjoy a cyclo ride in the historic Old Quarter, followed by a traditional water puppet show.
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Day 10. Hanoi, Ha Long Bay
After breakfast, travel to Ha Long Bay. Board a traditional wooden Junk that combines classic beauty with modern conveniences. Set sail to discover the bay’s magnificent scenery and limestone cliffs.
Stay: Ha Long Bay, Indochina Sails Junk
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Day 11. Ha Long Bay, Depart Hanoi
Enjoy breakfast on board before disembarking and transferring to Hanoi Airport.
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Departure Dates & Prices
| From | To | Twin | Single |
| 1 Mar 2010 | 11 Mar 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 15 Mar 2010 | 25 Mar 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 29 Mar 2010 | 8 Apr 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 28 Jun 2010 | 8 Jul 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 26 Jul 2010 | 5 Aug 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 23 Aug 2010 | 2 Sep 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 6 Sep 2010 | 16 Sep 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 20 Sep 2010 | 30 Sep 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 4 Oct 2010 | 14 Oct 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
| 18 Oct 2010 | 28 Oct 2010 | $3,645.00 | $4,910.00 |
All prices are displayed in Australian Dollars (AUD)