Pho, Fun & Sun in Vietnam
Pho, Fun & Sun in Vietnam
Pho, Fun & Sun in Vietnam
10 Days Starting in Hanoi and ending in Ho Chi Minh City
Visiting: Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm Lake, Hạ Long Bay, Hue, Hội An, Tra Que Village House, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels Tours
Tour operator:
Tour code:
EOV
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
6 - 16
Physical rating:
Leisurely / Moderate
Age range:
16-99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
Tour Overview
Embark on an enriching ten-day journey through Vietnam. Your mind will expand as you learn about Vietnam’s history and crafts. Your body will be invigorated by feasting on nourishing food, kayaking through a karst landscape and cycling through rural Vietnam. Your soul will be soothed by tai chi and yoga. You’ll see the best of Vietnam’s cities and countryside and return home realigned, with a head bursting with unforgettable memories of this multifaceted land.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Good Morning Vietnam
Location: Hanoi
Meals Included: Dinner
The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi, is ready to welcome you when you arrive. Get
acclimatised and familiarise yourself with the city by wandering the
tree-lined avenues.
There’s a group welcome meeting then you’ll dine at KOTO (Know One, Teach
One), a well-established training restaurant for disadvantaged youths.
You’ll be served a blend of Vietnamese, South-East Asian and Western foods.
Day 2 : Start The Day Right With Yoga And Tai Chi
Location: Hanoi, Hoàn Kiếm Lake
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You’ll set an early alarm today, but (blissfully) there’s no commuter
slog ahead. Instead, you’re off to Hoan Kiem Lake for a Tai Chi and
Laughing Yoga session. Mind and body aligned, you’ll feast on /pho, /a
Vietnamese soup, for breakfast before setting off on a walk around Hanoi’s
Old Quarter where you’ll sample egg coffee.
You’ll try /bun cha/ for lunch, a local speciality dish of noodles, broth
and meat served alongside some greens.
Later, there’s wine tasting in store, led by local expert Thang. You’ll
hear his far-flung traveller tales where he discovered global alcohol-making
processes. Then learn how he has introduced teas to enrich the taste of his
wines.Â
Day 3 : Discover The Majesty Of Halong Bay
Location: Hạ Long Bay
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
After breakfast, you’ll make the four-hour journey by road to Halong Bay. A
spellbinding sight, this is where thousands of limestone pillars rise from an
emerald-hued sea. You’ll set sail through the karst scenery with lunch
served on board and later enjoy sunset cocktails and dinner. You’ll sleep
onboard tonight, sharing twin-share cabins with en-suite facilities.
Please be aware that the boat trip on Halong Bay can be subject to short
notice change if certain adverse weather conditions develop during your trip.
Day 4 : Hello Hue
Location: Hue
Meals Included: Breakfast
Rise with the sun for tai chi onboard before breakfast. Afterwards, you'll
kayak past ethereal grottoes before jumping back on board to cruise back to
the mainland and head to the airport for a short flight to Hue (pronounced
‘hway’) on the banks of the Perfume River. As the ancient home of the
Nguyen emperors, Hue claims to be the true cultural and historic centre of
Vietnam. Â
Day 5 : Explore Ancient Hue. Visit The Peaceful Bamboo Family
Location: Hue
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
There’s a historic immersion lined up today. First, you’ll visit the
Imperial City of Hue, a complex of the emperor’s residence, palaces,
shrines and state buildings. Although it’s a fraction of what was once here
(it was badly bombed in the wars that afflicted Vietnam), it’s a
fascinating glimpse into Vietnamese history. Â
In the afternoon, you’ll visit the Peaceful Bamboo Family, an uplifting
community for children with learning disabilities. You’ll have lunch in
their biodynamic garden, see their lacquer painting workshop, and have the
chance to buy handmade incense and jams.
Day 6 : Get To Know Hoi An And Try Your Hand At Lantern Making (Optional)
Location: Hội An
Meals Included: Breakfast
After breakfast, you’ll take a private bus to Hoi An, once a major trading
port that has retained its old-world charm. You’ll have a walking tour of
the Old Town, drinking in the history of the 800 centuries-old buildings.
Later, there’s an optional lantern making class. (additional cost) if you
wish to participate or free time to relax or explore.
Day 7 : Cycle To Tra Que Vegetable Village For Dinner
Location: Tra Que Village House
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
After a morning that’s all yours, in the afternoon you’ll take a
leisurely bike ride to Tra Que Vegetable Village. Observe how the locals live
and grow their produce, then visit a chef’s home to feast on a spread of
the regional dishes.
Day 8 : Get Swept Up In Saigon
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Tear yourself away from Hoi An – today you’re bound for Saigon, or Ho Chi
Minh City, as it’s now known. You’ll take a short flight to this vibrant,
chaotic city. Prepare for an assault on your senses: the relentless racket of
scooters and a riot of colourful markets. You’ll take a guided visit to the
moving and powerful War Remnants Museum. It’s a horrifying but enlightening
insight into the atrocities that afflicted this nation.
Tonight, you’ll join the throngs of scooters on a street tour by Vespa.
You’ll be guided to the less-explored pockets of the city to try the best
of Saigon’s street food.
Day 9 : Visit The Cu Chi Tunnels
Location: Cu Chi Tunnels Tours
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
You’ll visit the Cu Chi tunnels today, an intricate system of underground
tunnels that wind for 120 miles. Used by the Viet Cong, the network has
living areas, weapon factories, field hospitals and kitchens. On the tour,
you’ll hear about the impact the wars had on the local communities.
Above ground, your day continues with a cooking class at the Spice Garden
restaurant under the expert guidance of a local chef. Having devoured your
creations, you’ll return to HCMC. Tonight, there’s an optional dinner and
drinks for a fitting farewell to your group before preparing to return home
tomorrow.
Day 10 : End Saigon
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
After a final breakfast in Ho Chi Minh City, a transfer will take you to the
airport for your flight home.
What's Included
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Arrival and departure transfers
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Tour leader throughout
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All breakfasts, four lunches and four dinners
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All transport and listed activities
What's Not Included
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Visas and vaccinations
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International flights
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Travel insurance
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Tips for leaders and staff
Food
* All breakfast, four lunches and four dinners are included
* Vegetarian food is widely available, however the offering will be fairly
similar in most places
* There are plenty of opportunities to try Vietnam’s excellent and
distinctive food, with menus that balance salty, sweet, sour and hot
flavours
Accommodation
Please be advised that the accommodation listed in each location are the standard hotels used.
However, there may be some departures where groups stay at similar hotels of the same standard and quality.
The Q Hotel, Hanoi
A boutique hotel with cosy French architecture located in the heart of Hanoi, featuring a fitness centre and bar.
Syrena Cruise, Ha Long Bay
A 34 cabin ship styled in Vietnamese hardwood. Each cabin has a with large, picture window. There’s a restaurant on board and a sundeck that’s a prime spot for sunset. Solo room accommodation is not available on the boat, rooms are twin-share.
Thanh Lich Royal Boutique, Hue
A smart hotel with lovely rooms, ideally positioned for adventures through Hue. See the city skyline from the hotel’s pool.
Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Hotel, Hoi An
A charming hotel centrally located near the ancient town, with a range of facilities including a pool, restaurant, day spa and gym.
Sila Urban Living, Ho Chi Minh City
A sleek and modern apartment-style hotel, where each spacious room has a kitchenette.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
Yes,Arrival and departure transfers
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Age 30s and 40s
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are vaccinations required for this tour?
There are no mandatory vaccination requirements. Recommended vaccinations are: Tetanus, Polio, Typhoid, Hepatitis A and Diphtheria.
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What is the maximum group size?
16
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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