Explore Vietnam 11 Days 11151068TVRR
Explore Vietnam 11 Days 11151068TVRR
Explore Vietnam 11 Days 11151068TVRR
11 days
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‘24
Ket a taste of adventure over 11 days in Vietnam. This escapade from north to south
takes you from French-inGuenced :anoi to heavinW :o +hi ’inh +ity on a ?ourney
that balances local Wuidance with freedom to explore independently. Discover the
countryside around :ue by bicycle, kayak between limestone karsts oR the coast of
per person +at qa Hsland and chill out in !inh qinh. Bet an expert local leader show you around
this vivacious nation so you can see the real Vietnam.
Lecure your space with a low
deposit and pay the rest later
Take a walkinW tour throuWh the Old Town of :oi An, where the city looks exactly like
it did over a century aWo.
Kroup Li–e Travel to the (!EL+O protected !inh qinh, often referred to as X:a BonW qay on
landQ, with its windinW river etched between towerinW limestone mountains. Plus, Wet a
1-16 chance to explore 10th century :oa Bu J the temple of 7inW Dinh and 7inW Be.
En?oy a cyclinW tour where youQll discover !inh qinh in a fresh way that Wets your blood
’in-’ax pumpinW and takes you oR the beaten track J explore :oa Bu J the temple of 7inW
Dinh and 7inW Be alonW the way.
Lummary
• LtartinW point' :anoi
AWes
• End point' :o +hi ’inh +ity
15-99 • 11 days
• Di;culty Bevel' 2
’in-’ax
• !umber of participants' min 1 - max 16
Physical ratinW
2/5
Day 1
:anoi
$in chao& jelcome to Vietnam. "our adventure beWins with a welcome meetinW at 6
pm toniWht. Hf you happen to arrive early, take the day at your own pace and wander
the Old uarter admirinW the cityQs French-colonial architecture and manicured parks,
or simply en?oy some street food.
Accommodation
:otel
Day 2
:anoi
This morninW, visit Vun Art center grst, a social enterprise that employs people with
disabilities to make art pieces with recycled silk scraps. :ear from them about the
Wreat thinWs that they do and then follow your leader to visit the nearby Gower and
Gea market to Wain some insiWhts into local life that youSll not see in tourist areas. Then
en?oy some free time in :anoi today. Perhaps check out one of the cityQs museums,
like the ’useum of EthnoloWy which oRers an insiWht into the diRerent ethnic Wroups
and cultures in Vietnam, or the Fine Arts ’useum which houses a collection of more
than 2000 pieces, some datinW back to the 11th century. Alternatively, you miWht like to
wander the Wrounds of the Temple of Biterature, a historical complex in :anoi. ToniWht,
you miWht like to meet up with some of your fellow travellers and try out a local dish
like pho or qahn ’i J en?oy&
Accommodation
:otel
Day 3
+at qa
An early start is necessary to Wet the most out of your day. Take a M.30 am bus ride
and ferry transfer to the steep karsts and tiny beaches of +at qa Hsland, arrivinW before
midday J youQll have a Nuick stop to stretch your leWs en route. The larWest of all the
islands in jorld :eritaWe-listed :alonW qay, charminW +at qa will be your base for
explorinW the limestone cliRs and turNuoise water that degnes this area. Ket acNuainted
with this stunninW spot with an afternoon cruise around the bay, en?oyinW lunch on the
boat while GoatinW past the karsts covered in emerald-Wreen foliaWe. Bater, Wet closer
to the water and explore on a kayak, perhaps stoppinW at one of +at qaQs many beaches
for a swim. Ltay overniWht on +at qa Hsland and en?oy the sunset with a cold beer.
Accommodation
:otel
Day 4
!inh qinh
Today, youQll travel to the (!EL+O protected !inh qinh. A naturally beautiful area,
often referred to as X:a BonW qay on landQ, with its windinW river etched between
towerinW limestone mountains. Today, youQll en?oy a cyclinW tour where youQll discover
!inh qinh in a fresh way that Wets your blood pumpinW and takes you oR the beaten
track. "ouQll Wet a chance to explore :oa Bu J the temple of 7inW Dinh and 7inW Be
which were built in the 10th century and dedicated to two the two kinWs of Vietnam.
The ancient citadel once covered 300 hectares of land, however the passaWe of time
has left few remains of this once Wlorious capital of the Vietnam.
Accommodation
:otel
Day 5
Accommodation
OverniWht sleeper train
Day 6
:ue
As the former imperial capital of Vietnam, :ue holds the treasures of VietnamSs royal
past and is a curious mix of bustlinW streets and tranNuil settinWs. Packed with historic
monuments, :ue is also perfectly located to explore the surroundinW countryside,
which features stunninW scenery, Nuaint villaWes and the peaceful Tam KianW BaWoon.
The bustlinW DonW qa ’arket oRers a plethora of Woods and foods to see and sample,
and itSs a Wood place to try some of the specialities that Wraced the !Wuyen emperorsS
banNuet tables, such as the banh khoai J a royal rice cake. :ere you have a free
day, which you could easily spend explorinW :ueQs massive walled citadel and the
Forbidden Purple Palace enclosed within. Perhaps ?ump on board a draWon boat and
en?oy a cruise up the Perfume Civer to visit the Thien ’u paWoda, or cycle out to one of
the Coyal tombs such as the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Otherwise, set oR on an optional
motorcycle tour of the siWhts in :ue and some surroundinW villaWes.
Accommodation
:otel
:oi An
+ontinue on your ?ourney and travel to the jorld :eritaWe-listed town of :oi An,
where on arrival, your leader will take you on an orientation walk around town. The
city was a ma?or tradinW port with the west from the 1Mth century onwards, and has
various architectural inGuences from Europe, +hina and Vietnam. Today, the city is
beinW restored and looks exactly like it did over a century aWo. The rest of the day is
free for you to do some optional activities or soak up the ambience of the place. "ou
may like to wander :oi An ’arket and the street stalls sellinW paintinWs, woodwork,
ceramics, lanterns and much more. HtQs also famous for its talented tailors who can
make beautiful items to order within 24 hours, so be sure to check that out&
Accommodation
:otel
Day 8
:oi An
En?oy a free day to further explore :oi An. Perhaps take a cruise up the Thu qon Civer
or learn the secrets of cookinW delicious Vietnamese dishes. Visit some of the main
art Walleries or simply wander around the beautifully restored +hinese shop houses.
ThereQs also the option of cyclinW around the surroundinW countryside J a truly relaxinW
way to Wet oR the beaten track and see rural Vietnam up close. "our leader will be able
to suWWest activities to help you Wet the most out of your time.
Accommodation
:otel
Day 9
OverniWht Train
ump on your train to :o +hi ’inh this morninW. This 1M-hour overniWht train takes
your throuWh ama–inW landscapes in southern Vietnam - Wrab a book, put your
headphone on and Wo alonW with the ride.
Accommodation
OverniWht sleeper train
Day 10
Accommodation
:otel
Day 11
1-16
team.
The aim of the Wroup leader is to take the hassle out of your travels and to help
you have the best trip possible. They will provide information on the places you are
’in-’ax travellinW throuWh, oRer suWWestions for thinWs to do and see, recommend Wreat local
eatinW venues, and introduce you to our local friends. jhile they are not Wuides in
the traditional sense, you can expect them to have a broad Weneral knowledWe of the
countries visited on the trip.
Accommodation U food
Food and dietary reNuirements
Accommodation before U
after your tour jhile travellinW with us youSll experience the vast array of wonderful food available in
the world. "our Wroup leader will be able to suWWest restaurants to try durinW your trip.
To Wive you the maximum Gexibility in decidinW where, what and with whom to eat,
Kot a place to stay before or after
Wenerally not all meals are included in the trip price. This also Wives you more budWetinW
your tourY +ontact us to ask about
Gexibility. As a rule our Wroups tend to eat toWether to enable you to taste a larWer
pre or post-tour accommodation.
variety of dishes and en?oy each otherSs company. Hf you have dietary reNuirements
and/or food allerWies, please let your bookinW aWent know prior to departure.
H!+B(DED qCEA7FALTL'
At hotels youQll often have a buRet with choices of Vietnamese and jestern food. At
’eals included homestays you will have more basic breakfasts of local foods, eWWs, bread, ?am, tea and
coRee. Take away breakfasts for early starts may be very simple such as a piece of fruit
DHETAC" CE (HCE’E!TL'
+heck out this Wuide to eatinW in Vietnam for veWan, veWetarian, Wluten U peanut free
qreakfast / Bunch / Dinner
travellers'
FOOD ABBECKHEL'
TravellinW in Louth East Asia with a food allerWyY je have some advice for you here'
Accommodation
:otel £8 niWhtsz, OverniWht sleeper train £2 niWhtsz
Accommodation
:otel £8 niWhtsz,OverniWht sleeper train £2 niWhtsz
jH!DOjBELL COO’L'
Lome hotels in Louth East Asia have windowless rooms, or windows that donSt
necessarily have a view. This is often due to hiWh population density in larWe cities,
however local buildinW standards also do not reNuire rooms to have windows. je do
reNuest rooms with windows, however they arenSt always available.
’oney matters
LPE!DH!K ’O!E"
jhen it comes to spendinW money on the trip, every traveller is a little diRerent.
"ou know your spendinW habits better than we do, so please budWet an appropriate
amount for thinWs like optional meals, drinks, shoppinW, optional activities, and laundry.
’ake sure you have read the itinerary and inclusions thorouWhly so you know what is
included in the trip price and what you may need to pay for while travellinW.
VHET!A’'
"ou can use your credit/debit card in AT’s, which are common throuWhout Vietnam.
These machines dispense cash in V!D £Vietnamese donWz. +redit/debit cards arenQt
accepted for small payments in Vietnam so please ensure you have V!D cash to cover
daily expenses. +lean banknotes in small denominations are most useful. There is
no need to brinW lots of cash with you unless you prefer not to use AT’s. "ou can
obtain V!D cash prior to arrivinW in Vietnam, throuWh normal outlets such as banks
and currency exchanWe o;ces.
THPPH!K
TippinW can be an appropriate way to recoWnise Wreat service when travellinW. jhile it
may not be customary in your home country, it is an entrenched feature of the tourism
industry across many of our destinations and is Wreatly appreciated by the people who
take care of you durinW your travels. Ht is always best to avoid tippinW with coins, very
small denomination notes, or dirty and ripped notes, as this can be reWarded as an
insult rather than the Woodwill Westure it is intended to be.
Optional tippinW kitty for this trip' (LD 1M per person £can be paid in V!Dz.
"O(C BEADEC
"ou may also consider tippinW your leader for outstandinW service throuWhout your
trip. The amount is entirely a personal preference however as a Wuideline (L 3-6 per
person £in a currency relevant for your destinationz, per day can be used. Of course
you are free to tip more or less as you see gt, dependinW on your perception of service
Nuality and the lenWth and involvement of your leader on your trip.
+O!TH!KE!+" F(!DL
je try to plan for every eventuality, but there are still some thinWs beyond our control.
+O’’HLLHO!L
(nfortunately, commissions in exchanWe for recommendinW particular shops or
restaurants are an inWrained part of the tourism industry. Cather than turninW a blind
eye, weQve tried to leWitimise the practise with a centralised fund. ’oneys are collected
from recommended and fully vetted suppliers and funnelled back into our business.
This keeps the trip cost low £for us and for youz and makes sure you only Wet the best
experiences.
Hf youQre unhappy with any places your leader recommends, or feel the Nuality of the
trip is beinW compromised in any way, please let us know in your feedback.
Hf you have pre-booked an arrival transfer you will be met as you exit the Terminal :all
by a transfer representative holdinW an Hntrepid siWn. Hf you cannot gnd your transfer
representative, or if your GiWht is delayed, please call our hotline on )84 903 11M MM0.
Please note that neither the driver nor any representative should ask you for additional
payment.
’etered taxi ranks are available outside the airport entrance. Exit the +ustoms :all and
walk throuWh the airport exit Wates A4 and A5 on level 1. "ou will gnd !oi qai Airport
Taxis £)84 4 3886 8888z readily available. !oi qai Airport Taxi drivers wear a yellow
uniform shirt. Taxi fare to your hotel in town will cost approx. V!D350,000.00 in total.
Please note these taxis wonSt use a meter, but Wenerally charWe a gxed fare. Please avoid
taxi touts who tell you that they have a metered taxi parked outside the airport.
Air-conditioned rooms feature classic wood furnishinWs and Gat-screen satellite TVs.
For convenience, Wuests have the use of an electric kettle and safe. Private bathrooms
have a hairdryer and hot/cold shower. LtaR at the 24-hour reception can provide
car hire and laundry services and the restaurant serves a ranWe of local Vietnamese
specialties. Ht is open 24 hours a day.
Hf you have pre-booked a departure transfer your leader will advise your pick up time
the day before your trip ends.
Taxi fare from your hotel to the airport will cost approx. V!D120,000.00. Please ask
your leader or hotel staR for assistance in arranWinW a taxi.
Alternatively, please ask your leader or hotel staR for assistance in arranWinW a taxi or
instructions to reach the airport by public transport.
Visas
All countries reNuire a valid passport £with a minimum 6 months validityz. +ontact
your local embassy, or consulate for the most up-to-date visa reNuirements, or
see your travel aWent. HTSL "O(C CELPO!LHqHBHT" TO :AVE T:E +OCCE+T TCAVEB
DO+(’E!TATHO!.
jater based activities have an element of danWer and excitement built into them.
je recommend only participatinW in water based activities when accompanied by a
Wuide£sz. je make every reasonable eRort to ensure the fun and adventurous element
of any water based activities £in countries with varyinW deWrees of operatinW standardsz
have a balanced approach to safety. Ht is our policy not to allow your Wuide to make
arranWements on your behalf for water-based activities that are not accompanied by
Wuide£sz.
EmerWency fund
Please also make sure you have access to at least an additional (LD 200 £or
eNuivalentz as an SemerWencyS fund, to be used when circumstances outside our control
£ex. a natural disasterz reNuire a chanWe to our planned route. This is a rareoccurrence&
Airport Transfer
Hf you have purchased an arrival throuWh the tour operator or if an arrival transfer is
included in the cost of your tour, please note that'
"our arrival transfer has been arranWed based on GiWht information provided to us Hf you
are advised of a GiWht schedule chanWe within 48 hours of your scheduled arrival time,
we will do our best to rearranWe your arrival transfer however we cannot Wuarantee
this. Hf your arrival transfer does not arrive within 30 minutes after you have exited the
arrivals area please take a taxi to your start point hotel.
A couple of rules
HlleWal druWs will not be tolerated on any trips. PossessinW or usinW druWs not only
contravenes the laws of the land but also puts the rest of the Wroup at risk. LmokinW
mari?uana and opium is a part of local culture in some parts of the world but is
not acceptable for our travellers. Our philosophy of travel is one of respect towards
Additionally, any travel times listed are approximations only and sub?ect to vary due to
local circumstances.
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