Vietnam Life and History Active Explorer Tour
This is a fantastic active cultural, historical and scenic trip, where you can really get to know the wonderful country of Vietnam, and follow part of the Ho Chi Minh Trail. As we travel through the beautiful Central Highlands on this small group tree-week tour, enjoy trekking and rafting as we visit tribal villages. We also explore beyond Halong Bay and cruise among floating markets on the Mekong Delta.
- Halong Bay – Take an extended 2 night junk cruise through its jade green waters
- Central Highlands – Stay in a tented camp and trek, raft whilst visiting tribal villages
- Ho Chi Minh City – Crawl through the Cu Chi Tunnels and walk through the alleys of Old Saigon
Your Tour Includes
ACCOMMODATION
1 Nights comfortable homestay
15 Nights comfortable hotel
2 Nights comfortable junk
1 Nights simple overnight train
1 Nights comfortable tented camp
EXPERIENCES
Tour Leader
Boat Crew
Local Guide(s)
FOOD & DRINK
Breakfast: 19
Lunch: 5
Dinner: 6
Trip Pace
Moderate
DAY 1 Join the trip in Hanoi
Meals Provided: None
DAY 2 Discover the sights of Hanoi including the Old Quarter
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 3 Free time in Hanoi, drive to Halong Bay; Overnight on Boat
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 4 In Halong Bay; sea kayaking and visit floating village; Overnight on Boat
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 5 Drive to Hanoi; sleeper train to Hue
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 6 Arrive in Hue; boat along Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda
Meals Provided: None
DAY 7 In Hue, visit the Imperial Citadel; free afternoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 8 Scenic drive via Danang to Hoi An
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 9 From Hoi An, visit ancient My Son; free afternoon in Hoi An
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 10 Free day to Hoi An; optional visit to My Lai
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 11 Drive through mountains to Kon Tum in Central Highlands
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 12 In Kon Tum, walk through Tribal Villages
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 13 Drive to Western Highlands; Take boat on Lake Lak
Meals Provided: Breakfast & Dinner
DAY 14 Drive to coastal Nha Trang
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 15 In Nha Trang, boat cruise on Ninh Van Bay
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 16 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City; Old Saigon; free afternoon
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 17 Drive to Mekong Delta; cruise Mekong River; Overnight in Homestay
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 18 In Mekong Delta, watch cottage industries alongside narrow canals
Meals Provided: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
DAY 19 Drive to Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 20 From Ho Chi Minh City, visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Meals Provided: Breakfast
DAY 21 Tour ends in Ho Chi Minh City
The trip ends after breakfast at our hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.
