Vietnam Explorer

Day 1	HANOI Arrive Hanoi.
Day 2	HANOI A free day in this elegant city. You can visit the fascinating Ho Chi Minh Museum, amble through the winding streets of the Old Quarter, or relax in a café by Hoam Kien Lake. (B)
Day 3	HILLTRIBE TREK Travel west to Hoa Binh province. We visit the White Thai village of Sa Linh and then make a 3 hour trek to the village of Hang Kia. Our hosts for the evening are the H'mong minority people. Their hospitality allows us to find out a little more of their lives and culture - and they will want to learn about you too! (BLD)
Day 4	HILLTRIBE TREK Following breakfast we set off on foot for Van Village inhabited by White Thai people (7 hrs walking). Our hosts this evening will treat us to a fine meal and stories of life in Van. Watch out for their home brewed rice wine! (BLD)
Day 5	HILLTRIBE TREK A trek this morning to Khoe Village from where we drive back to Hanoi (3 hrs walking). (B)
Day 6	HALONG BAY KAYAKING SAFARI In Halong City we board a private boat to cruise through Halong Bay to the isolated Ho Ba Ham Island. Lunch will be served on board as we cruise. At Ho Ba Ham Island we set up camp then have the rest of the day to explore the area by kayak or on foot. (BLD)
Day 7	HALONG BAY KAYAKING SAFARI More kayaking this morning as we head towards Cat Ba Island. We continue to Hai Phong by local ferry then return to Hanoi. (BL)
Day 8	HANOI Free time today until we board the Reunification Express train to Hue. (B)
Day 9	HUE We spend a day and a half in Hue, famous for its stunning imperial architecture and the Perfume River. Day 10 - (B)
Day 10	As above
Day 11	HOI AN Travel to Hoi An via Ocean Cloud Pass, Danang and China Beach. (B)
Day 12	HOI AN Free day in Hoi An. Travellers love Hoi An's laid back atmosphere. (B)
Day 13	HOI AN - NHA TRANG Early start back to Danang where we catch the Reunification Express to Nha Trang. We arrive early evening and transfer to our hotel. (B)
Day 14	WHALE ISLAND Transfer by road and boat to secluded Whale Island. Two days to swim, laze on pristine beaches or go snorkelling amid lovely coral gardens. (BLD)
Day 15	As above
Day 16	WHALE ISLAND - NHA TRANG Transfer to Nha Trang where there's time to check out the town before we board the overnight train to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). (B)
Day 17	SAIGON (HO CHI MINH CITY) Arrive in Saigon and transfer to the hotel. Free day.
Day 18	MEKONG DELTA HOMESTAY A day exploring the area by boat and on foot is a great opportunity to learn about life in the Delta. Tonight we are guests of a local family. (BLD)
Day 19	MEKONG DELTA - SAIGON This morning we visit an authentic floating market before returning to Saigon. (B)
Day 20	SAIGON Tour ends. (B)

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FLIGHT EXCLUSIVE PRICE Local payment USD $240 MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE 18 TREK GRADE B Moderate ARRIVAL TRANSFER Airport transfer to hotel day 1 FULLY ESCORTED By Imaginative Traveller tour leader / trekking guide, services of qualified guides while trekking, kayaking, and in the Mekong Delta TRANSPORT Local transport, Reunification Express, minibuses, pick-up trucks, cyclos, local boats, cruiser on Halong Bay ACTIVITIES Hilltribe trek to ethnic minority villages, sea kayaking in Halong Bay, snorkelling, Mekong Delta Homestay ACCOMMODATION 11 nights simple hotels, 2 nights village houses, 1 night camping, 2 nights MEALS As per itinerary. B-Breakfast, L-Lunch, D-Dinner. On days where meals are not included, allow US$12 per day ENTRANCE FEES Not included. Allow US$30 for all sites listed as part of the itinerary LOCAL PAYMENT (COMPULSORY) payable to your tour leader on arrival. This price does not include international flights – prices available on request. This holiday is operated by Imaginative Traveller ATOL 3986 and ICTA.

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