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Tranquil Vietnam in 15 Days

15 days

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Enjoy this leisurely-paced Vietnam tour within two weeks, from North to South that allows for ample time in each location, with a great mix of included activities and free time to explore. Discover the charming Hanoi and get a different view of this bustling capital from the back of a vintage Vespa. Interact with local villagers and learn how they brew their favorite drinks – green tea in Vietnam tour. Pedal through the lush fields in sleepy town Ninh Binh before moving to the stunning limestone scenery of Halong Bay. At the next stop, spend three days in the historic Hue and soaking up the majesty of ancient imperial and dining the delicious cuisine as well as embracing the serenity of Tam Giang Lagoon. The last stop of the Vietnam tour, following a short flight to Ho Chi Minh City, the largest city flourishing with a sophisticated café culture and burgeoning interest in eclectic art. Head to the Mekong Delta – ‘the rice bowl of Vietnam’–home to communities who make their living from the rich, fertile landscape. Explore the glorious waterways and immerse the local experiences in the region.

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Departure City:Hanoi

End City:Ho Chi Minh City

Operated in:English

Physical Difficulty:Easy

Travel Styles: Rural home stays · Indigenous culture · Visit markets · Cycling · Culture & History · Meet local people.

Things you will do

- Explore the hidden gems of Hanoi like a local by motorbike

- Cycle through authentic villages in Ba Vi, Ninh Binh and Cai Be

- Ride a cyclo to taste the remarkable dishes of Hue street food

- Visit the famous floating markets in Mekong Delta

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Vietnam – Hanoi Arrival

Day 2: HANOI VESPA TOUR (B/L)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation

Hanoi Tirant Hotel

Have breakfast at your hotel then our tour guide will pick up you and drive through narrow streets come to the meeting point to join a group at the historic Old quarter our first stop is to visit the French Quarter and visit the Opera House where you will learn about French colonial and architectural and the history. Our Vespa rider you driver you to the second destination to see the railway train tracks, we can see how of the locals' life & work, just centimeter from the train tracks in tall narrow houses. After a short ride on the Vespa toward Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, our rider will stop at the point you can see the overview of the area including the president's place, the parliament house, and all government offices, our guide will tell you about the history and story about Hanoi. Now time continues riding through pass to see the botanical garden and ride through Small Alley see the narrow houses to visit Huu Hiep Lake to see the B52 Crash site at the lake, this US bomber was shot down during the 1972 bombing raids of Hanoi, a poignant reminder of recent history. On our next ride is to visit west lake one of the biggest lakes in Hanoi city, at some point we can see an overview of the city with beautiful houses and amazing views and see part of the rich people living. Driver to Thanh Nien street Next to the West lake is Truc Bach lake where we stop at the monument of John MC Cain and see the lake and the place he gets shot down, you will learn about the story of John MC Cain. It's back on the Vespa for the ride to the An Duong market to see where local people come to buy and sell fresh vegetables and food for daily life and stroll around this huge, bustling place taking in the vibrant atmosphere that typifies Hanoi. Our next ride takes us along the riverside to get on the red river island to visit a hidden gem village, here also see the poor part of people live, see people farming on this island, and also have a chance to meet and chat with people live on the

Day 3: GETAWAY FROM BIG CITIES WITH BA VI ECO TOUR (B/L)

Day 4: TRAVEL FROM HANOI TO NINH BINH (B)

Day 5: ONE DAY CYCLING IN NINH BINH (B/L)

Day 6: NINH BINH – HALONG BAY – OVERNIGHT ON CRUISE (B/L/D)

Day 7: MORNING IN VIETNAM'S MOST STUNNING BAY - SHARING CRUISE (B/L)

Day 8: IMMERSE YOURSELF IN HUE CUISINE (B/L)

Day 9: DISCOVER THE FORMER CAPITAL HUE (B/L)

Day 10: HUE COUNTRYSIDE TOUR – TAM GIANG LAGOON TOUR (B/L)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

08:45 am-09:00 am: Our team will meet you at your hotel in Hue city. Briefing safety rules and routes from our tour guide. Under his experienced technical guidance, you will find the easy way to manage your bicycle. Soon you will be pedaling on the green and shady paths, passing communal houses along the river's canals and through rice fields to head to Thanh Toan bridge. Upon arrival at Thuy Thanh village, free to shop at the local market, followed by a visit to the Agricultural Museum to learn about the tools used by farmers in Vietnam (plows, sickles, hoes, rice-hulling mills, etc). Join the folkgames for fun. You can even join in with some agricultural activities if you like! Lunch at the local homestay in the village with delicious local food. You’re invited to join cooking with the host, a lovely couple Nua & Sy who remain their authentic talented skills of gardening and cooking and friendly share to you. After lunch, the car transferred toward An Bang Cemetery. Well off the usual tourist trail lies the biggest cemetery in the country, locally known as City of Ghosts. After Vietnamese reunification in 1975, many residents of An Bang Village emigrated to Europe and the USA. From here, they sent money back to their relatives who stayed behind, making it one of the wealthiest villages in Vietnam. According to the villagers’ beliefs, having a meticulously cared for and decorated tomb will bring the family good fortune, and if the village of An Bang is anything to go by, their extensive efforts seem to have paid off! Later, drive to An Truyen village. On arrival, embark the motor sampan to visit Dam Chuon, in the Tam Giang lagoon – the biggest lagoon system in South East Asia. Enjoy the beautiful scenery of the local life on the lagoon. You will be visiting a family farm, where you could learn how to catch fish in a very unique way. Snap a couple of nice shots of the lagoon before stopping by a local restaurant, to enjoy some cold drinks with the fish you have c

Day 11: TRAVEL FROM HUE TO HO CHI MINH CITY (B/L)

Day 12: SAILING THROUGH MIGHTY MEKONG DELTA (B/L/D)

Day 13: CAI BE FLOATING MARKET (B/L/D)

Day 14: MEKONG DELTA – HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

Day 15: TIME TO SAY GOODBYE – HO CHI MINH CITY (B)

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BEFORE GO 1. Print confirmation voucher with itinerary 2. Print all your flight tickets or save them on your electronic devices 3. If you are planning to bring cash it is easier to exchange USD into local currencies 4. Make copies of your passports, visas, and medical insurance and keep them separately from your documents 5. Do not throw your boarding passes and baggage tags before leaving the airport Please do not leave your bags and luggage unsupervised at the airports (in any country) and disagree if somebody will ask you to help deliver a parcel to any of the destinations or take their bags to pass the customs check. CLIMATE It is a tropical temperature climate in Vietnam, on the South, it will be hot and humid and in Central Vietnam, the weather will be comfortable. In Northern, Vietnam will be cooler (about 20-25 C degrees). It is humid here, so it could feel a bit colder. SAFETY The political situation is stable, there are very low risks of terrorist attacks There is a chance of pickpocketing and bags snatching on the streets, especially from those who are on motorbikes. The situation with pick-pocketing in the North is better than in the South of Vietnam. Be careful when you are crossing the road, the traffic is chaotic and many drivers do not follow the traffic rules. Please note the quality of tap water is not suitable for drinking, you should use bottled water. MONEY The local currency is the Vietnamese dong (the exchange rate is about 14800 dongs for the NZ dollar) There are ATMs in bank offices, big hotels, and shopping malls The number of restaurants accepting credit cards is limited The price for a lunch/dinner per person is about 19 NZD in a medium price range café or restaurant. Tips are not necessary but welcome. (if you would like to leave tips the average amount is 3 USD per person per day for guide and driver (together), for group tours it could be less. When you are ordering meals in some restaurants pay attention to the menu, some restaurants include the prices without VAT tax (there is usually a note at the bottom of the menu if tax is not included in the price). Also, some expensive restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. OTHER INFORMATION Plug type A and G, Voltage 220V, 50Hz WHAT TO PACK - Light clothes for Cambodia and South Vietnam - Take something warm for Northern Vietnam (light jackets, long-sleeved tops, jeans or trousers) - Comfortable shoes - Hat - Swimwear - Sunglasses - Sun block cream - Anti-mosquito repellent

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