Trip Overview
Journey through Vietnam, a land of natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people. Begin in Hanoi, with its French accents and colonial architecture. Visit Da Nang and walk through a local village nestled among rice paddies. In Hoi An, an ancient market city now filled with canals and waterways, witness the contributions of international traders in this architecturally diverse and colorful village. Conclude in Saigon with highlights including Reunification Palace, the former wartime headquarters, and the History Museum. In this country of breathtaking landscapes and complicated history, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler.
Schedule by Day
- Jan 1: Depart U.S. for Hanoi, Vietnam
- Jan 2: Flight / En route to Hanoi
- Jan 3: Arrive Hanoi
- Jan 4: Hanoi
- Jan 5: Hanoi / Ha Long Bay
- Jan 6: Hanoi / Da Nang
- Jan 7: Da Nang / Hoi An
- Jan 8: Da Nang
- Jan 9: Da Nang / Hue
- Jan 10: Hue
- Jan 11: Hue / Saigon / Can Tho
- Jan 12: Can Tho / Mekong Delta
- Jan 13: Mekong Delta / Saigon
- Jan 14: Saigon
- Jan 15: Saigon
- Jan 16: Saigon / Depart for U.S.
- Jan 17: Arrive home
Pricing
Per person double occupancy:
- $5,297—Air inclusive from Boston, New York, Washington, D.C. (including airline taxes and fees)
- $4,295—Land only
- $1,495—Single supplement
Accommodations
- Three nights at the InterContinental Hanoi Westlake
- Three nights at the Hyatt Regency Danang
- Two nights at the Hotel Saigon Morin
- Two nights at the Victoria Can Tho Resort
- Three nights at the Sofitel Saigon Plaza
Optional Extensions
Cambodia: Angkor Wat Post-Extension
January 16–19, 2020
- Per person, double occupancy: $1,095
- Single supplement: $245
What to Expect
You should be in good overall health and able to walk up to three miles over the course of a day and stand for periods of time in museums and at historic sites, often in the heat of the day. There will be several days with early departures and sometimes the touring will be scheduled for the entire day, without an opportunity to return to the hotel until early evening. You will stay in six hotels over the course of 13 nights with frequent transfers between cities (two internal flights and a few long drives by motor coach). Temperatures in Vietnam range from pleasant upper mid-60s °F in Hanoi to more humid and hotter temperatures (upper 80s) in the south (Ho Chi Minh City). The southern region of Ho Chi Minh City can also experience rainy periods during January. It is best to come prepared with rain gear.
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