Hill Tribes, Halong Bay & Beyond - 13 days
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Hill Tribes, Halong Bay & Beyond

Duration13 days
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From Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City, discover Vietnam’s remote ethnic minority villages and go trekking in the beautiful Mai Chau Valley, cruise around the limestone peaks of picturesque Halong Bay and the floating markets of the Mekong, explore imperial cities and more on this 13 day tour.

For a detailed itinerary and information about visas, money, weather and more download our Trip Notes

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Tour overview

Duration13 days
StartsHanoi
EndsHo Chi Minh City
RangeSignature
Tour GuideYes - escorted by a tour guide
Group SizeMin 2 / Max 24
Minimum age15 yrs, accompanied by an adult
DepartsWednesdays
Hotel Rating4 star
CountriesVietnam
Arrival TransferYes
Departure TransferYes
Meals includedBreakfast: 12, Lunch: 6, Dinner: 1
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Passengers
Adults (18+)
Children (0 - 17)
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Shown in ZAR
Per person from
R 40,215.00
Deposit from
R 10,000.00
From
R 80,430.00

Tour Highlights

Halong Bay – Cruise around the picturesque bay in a deluxe Junk Boat, kayak, swim and explore the remarkable caves
Hanoi – Ride on a rickshaw around Vietnam’s capital and visit highlights including Ly Thai To Park, the Opera House and the "36 Streets"
Mekong Delta – Sail aboard a traditional sampan and explore the vibrant Cai Rang floating market
Hue – Take a guided tour of this imperial city, including the famous seven story Thien Mu Pagoda and the Purple Palace
Ho Chi Minh City – Discover the highlights of the city on our walking tour and learn about the Vietnam War at the War Remnants Museum
Tra Que Farm Experience – Cycle through lush countryside and experience tending the fields like traditional Vietnamese farmers
Hoi An – Enjoy some R&R in this enchanting riverside town with its cobbled streets, lanterns and iconic Japanese Bridge
Hai Van Pass – Admire the stunning scenery as we drive along the famous “Road of the Ocean Clouds”
Mai Chau Valley – Trek through picturesque countryside and enjoy lunch in a Vietnamese home

Included

Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 1 dinner
10 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
Economy class flight: Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)
Guided sightseeing - Mai Chau Valley, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Hoi An, Mekong Delta and Ho Chi Minh City
Trekking in Mai Chau
Halong Bay Junk boat cruise
Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
Sampan boat trips in the Mekong Delta
Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 13
All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide

Not Included

International flights and visa
Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in USD or VND
Tipping Kitty: USD$40-50pp, paid in USD
Tipping is not a natural part of many Western cultures and many of us feel uncomfortable, or unsure, about when, or how much, to tip. However, in the places you will visit, tipping makes up a significant part of many people's wages so it's important that we get it right. For this reason we've developed a very simple system to take all the hassle out of tipping. With our 'tipping made easy' policy, a nominal pre-determined amount is collected from all group tour participants to cover tips en route. This then saves you the hassle of when and how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers, local guides and other support staff through the tour. Our 'tipping made easy' doesn't include a tip to your group tour leader. Naturally, though, the amount is up to you as tipping is an entirely personal gesture.