Discover Vietnam
Discover Vietnam
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Discover Vietnam
11 Days Starting in Hanoi, Vietnam and ending in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Visiting: Hanoi, Opera House, Hanoi, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi, Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Thang Long Theatre, Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Tu Duc, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Danang, Hoi An, Japanese Covered Bridge, Chuc Thanh Pagoda, My Son, Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Presidential Palace, War Museum, Rue Catinat, East West Brewing, Cai Be, Can Tho
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Specialist Group:
Singles Solo
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
20 - 40
Age range:
18-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
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Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Vietnam with the "Discover Vietnam" tour. This immersive experience begins in the vibrant capital of Hanoi, where you'll enjoy a welcome dinner at KOTO Restaurant and explore the city's ancient quarter by cyclo. Cruise the stunning waters of Halong Bay, then fly to Hue to discover its historic pagodas and royal tombs. In Hoi An, wander the charming streets and engage with local community projects. The adventure continues in Ho Chi Minh City, where you'll explore bustling markets and the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels. A journey along the Mekong Delta offers a glimpse into traditional Vietnamese life. With a dedicated holiday director and guaranteed single rooms, this tour ensures a seamless and enriching experience, complete with 21 meals and stays in 4-star accommodations.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 Hanoi
Location: Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Citadel Hotel
Meals Included: Dinner
Make your own way to your first hotel. Your Holiday Director will meet you at your hotel for your welcome meeting that evening. This evening you will experience a welcome dinner like no other at the KOTO restaurant, a social enterprise that provides training to disadvantaged and street children. KOTO has trained over 700 students in Hanoi and Saigon, with 200 of them currently enrolled. Come on a culinary journey and enjoy the aroma and the flavors of Vietnamese and South-East Asian specialities, before sitting down to enjoy a three course meal where you will have the opportunity to try a selection of traditional dishes.
Day 2 Hanoi
Location: Hanoi, Opera House, Hanoi, One Pillar Pagoda, Hanoi, Ba Dinh Square, Hanoi, Hoan Kiem Lake, Hanoi, Thang Long Theatre, Hanoi
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Grand Citadel Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Hanoi is Vietnam's vibrant capital, and this morning we include a tour here. See the restored Opera House, the One Pillar Pagoda and Ba Dinh Square, where silent sentries guard the marble and granite mausoleum where Ho Chi Minh lies in state. A great way to experience this lively city is aboard cyclos – Vietnam's answer to the rickshaw. Step aboard your cyclo in the afternoon for a tour of the ancient quarter, or 36 Streets district as it is also known. This is a souvenir hunters' paradise, where old homes and temples vie for attention alongside shops selling silk clothing, silver products and more. The rest of the day is at leisure for you to sample local eateries and try the local Vietnamese cuisine.
This evening, join us on an optional excursion to Hanoi’s famous Water Puppet Show, a stunning showcase of the traditional Vietnamese performing art at Thang Long theatre, just beside Hoan Kiem Lake. Originating from northern Vietnamese villages as long ago as the 11th century, each performance tells stories of village living, history and folk tales, accompanied by traditional Vietnamese music and dance.
After the show, enjoy your dinner in a restaurant specialising in traditional Ha Noi delicacies.
Day 3 Hanoi - Halong Bay
Location: Hanoi, Halong Bay
Accommodation: Paradise Grand Cruise
Accommodation Name: Golden Cruise
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
UNESCO-listed Halong Bay is truly beautiful and today we're going to explore it in style. We'll board a traditional boat for an overnight cruise amongst its idyllic waters. As we sail, we'll admire the dramatic limestone peaks rising out of the sea, and we'll even enter one of the vast caves. On the boat we'll enjoy a lovely seafood lunch, and this evening, dinner is also served on board before you retire to your cabin in this unique overnight accommodation.
Day 4 Halong Bay - Hue
Location: Halong Bay, Hue
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Thanh Lich Boutique Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
You’ll wake to stunning views of Halong Bay, and you can enjoy a morning at leisure. You could take part in a Tai Chi session on deck, or maybe you’ll just choose to sit and take in the gorgeous scenery with a coffee.
We’ll then transfer to the airport and fly to Hue.
Day 5 Hue - Hoi An
Location: Hue, Thien Mu Pagoda, Tomb of Tu Duc, Tomb of Khai Dinh, Danang, Hoi An
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
We’ll explore Hue this morning on an included tour of its main highlights. We’ll take in the beauty of the Thien Mu Pagoda, which overlooks the Perfume River. We’ll also see the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, which sits on the side of a mountain.
Later, rest your legs as we take a scenic journey by road to Danang and on to Hoi An.
Day 6 Hoi An
Location: Hoi An, Japanese Covered Bridge, Chuc Thanh Pagoda
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Discover beautiful Hoi An on a walking tour of this ancient riverside town, which is quite simply the most enchanting place on the Vietnamese coast. We will wander among its quaint streets, where we'll see highlights including the Japanese Covered Bridge, a 200-year-old merchant's house and the 15th century Chuc Thanh Pagoda. If you'd like to explore further, why not join an optional bicycle ride past homes, vegetable gardens and fruit orchards before we reach a quaint village where the locals will offer us a warm welcome.
Later today you will visit Oodles of Noodles - a local community project which supports street kids and disadvantaged young people by providing them with training for a career in the hospitality industry. You'll meet some of the students, learn about different types of local cuisine and then possibly have a go at making some yourself. Afterwards, some delicious food made with local ingredients will be served.
Day 7 Hoi An - at Leisure
Location: Hoi An, My Son
Accommodation: Resort
Accommodation Name: Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa
Meals Included: Breakfast
During a free day you could spend time enjoying the facilities at your hotel or exploring the town and its vibrant temples and markets in the company of your fellow travellers. Alternatively, if you'd like to discover more we offer a fabulous optional excursion to My Son. This is a major religious centre in the Champa Kingdom, and the cluster of ruined Hindu temples you will see were constructed between the 4th and the 14th century AD and dedicated to the god Shiva.
Day 8 Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Hoi An, Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Paragon Saigon Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Today we’ll fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Better known as Saigon, it is a city of contrasts, where evidence of former French colonisation sits alongside the fascinating culture of a predominantly Buddhist population.
Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City
Location: Cu Chi Tunnels, Ho Chi Minh City, Presidential Palace, War Museum, Rue Catinat, East West Brewing
Accommodation: Hotel, Hotel
Accommodation Name: Paragon Saigon Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
The Cu Chi Tunnels are an amazing series of underground passages first constructed in the late 1940s by the Viet Minh fighting the French and later extended by the Viet Cong rebels. You can see them today on our optional excursion. Alternatively, explore Ho Chi Minh City at leisure before joining our afternoon tour of the city's highlights. We will visit the former Presidential Palace, the War Museum and the famous shopping street formerly known as Rue Catinat, we will also make a stop at the market if time permits. We end our tour with a tasting at East West Brewing, the city’s first craft beer brewery.
We’ll gather tonight for a farewell dinner in a local restaurant.
Day 10 Mekong Delta
Location: Cai Be, Can Tho, Ho Chi Minh City
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Paragon Saigon Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
The River Mekong descends for 3,000 miles from the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea and is constantly busy with sampans, barges and houseboats. As we journey into the depths of the Mekong Delta, our first stop will be at Cai Be, where we will board a boat to cross the water before cruising through lush forest, narrow inlets and canals to a local restaurant for lunch. We will also visit local workshops along the way. Very little has changed over the centuries in this part of Vietnam, and everything and everybody has to travel by boat. Those choosing to extend their holiday with the Cambodia add-on will continue to Can Tho for an overnight stay. The rest of the group will return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 11 Departure
Location: Ho Chi Minh City
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today, it is time to say goodbye to your fellow travelers as your tour comes to an end in Ho Chi Minh City.
What's Included
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Just You Holiday Director as your host & Specialist Local Guide
A dedicated Just You Holiday Director and a Specialist Local Guide will accompany you throughout the trip.
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Transportation
Transportation is included, excluding overseas transfers to and from the airport and porterage.
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Welcome dinner at KOTO Restaurant
Experience a welcome dinner at KOTO Restaurant, a social enterprise that provides training to disadvantaged and street children.
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Hanoi city tour
Enjoy a guided tour of Hanoi, including visits to the Opera House, One Pillar Pagoda, and Ba Dinh Square.
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Hanoi cycle tour of the ancient quarter
Experience a cycle tour of Hanoi's ancient quarter, also known as the 36 Streets district.
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Hue tour
Explore Hue with a guided tour of its main highlights, including the Thien Mu Pagoda and the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.
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Walking tour of Hoi An
Discover Hoi An on a walking tour, visiting the Japanese Covered Bridge, a 200-year-old merchant's house, and the Chuc Thanh Pagoda.
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Visit Oodles of Noodles
Visit Oodles of Noodles, a local community project supporting street kids and disadvantaged young people.
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Journey along the Mekong Delta
Experience a journey along the Mekong Delta, including a boat ride and visits to local workshops.
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Your own room guaranteed & no single supplement
Enjoy the comfort of your own room without any additional single supplement charges.
What's Not Included
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Airport Transfers at Destination
Airport transfers at the destination are not included.
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Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and must be arranged separately.
Mode of Transport
Travel through Vietnam with ease, as the tour includes transportation excluding overseas airport transfers. Enjoy a scenic journey by road from Hue to Hoi An, and experience domestic flights from Halong Bay to Hue and Hoi An to Ho Chi Minh City.Accommodation
Enjoy 9 nights in 4-star hotels, including the Grand Citadel Hotel in Hanoi, Thanh Lich Boutique Hotel in Hue, and Hoi An Silk Village Resort & Spa. Experience a unique overnight stay on the Golden Cruise in Halong Bay, and relax at the Paragon Saigon Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City.Check out our Q&As
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What is unique about the welcome dinner on the first day of the tour?
The welcome dinner is held at KOTO restaurant, a social enterprise that provides training to disadvantaged and street children. It offers a culinary journey with Vietnamese and South-East Asian specialties, and a three-course meal featuring traditional dishes.
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What can I expect during the cyclo tour in Hanoi?
During the cyclo tour in Hanoi, you will explore the ancient quarter, also known as the 36 Streets district. This area is a paradise for souvenir hunters, with old homes, temples, and shops selling silk clothing and silver products.
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What activities are included during the Halong Bay cruise?
The Halong Bay cruise includes an overnight stay on a traditional boat, a seafood lunch, and dinner on board. You will admire the dramatic limestone peaks and enter one of the vast caves.
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What are the highlights of the Hue tour?
The Hue tour includes visits to the Thien Mu Pagoda overlooking the Perfume River and the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, which are located on the side of a mountain.
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What is the Oodles of Noodles project in Hoi An?
Oodles of Noodles is a local community project in Hoi An that supports street kids and disadvantaged young people by providing them with training for a career in the hospitality industry. Visitors can meet the students, learn about local cuisine, and possibly try making some dishes themselves.
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What can I do during the free day in Hoi An?
During the free day in Hoi An, you can enjoy the facilities at your hotel, explore the town's vibrant temples and markets, or join an optional excursion to My Son, a major religious center with Hindu temples dedicated to the god Shiva.
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What is included in the Ho Chi Minh City tour?
The Ho Chi Minh City tour includes visits to the former Presidential Palace, the War Museum, the famous shopping street formerly known as Rue Catinat, and a stop at the market if time permits. The tour ends with a tasting at East West Brewing, the city's first craft beer brewery.
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What will I experience during the Mekong Delta journey?
During the Mekong Delta journey, you will stop at Cai Be, board a boat to cross the water, and cruise through lush forests, narrow inlets, and canals. You will visit local workshops and have lunch at a local restaurant. The area is known for its traditional way of life, with everything and everybody traveling by boat.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
All the people in your group will be solo travellers and will share your sense of adventure and passion for travel. There’s usually a good mix of ages too, so you’ll meet a variety of solo travellers who have more, or in some cases less, life experience. We find the overall mix of people really adds to the whole experience and there are certainly plenty of l
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Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?
A few years ago we set up Just You Cares, a programme that gives back to some of the places we love. We have always believed in taking care of the communities we visit, and have taken the time to really get to know the local people and understand the challenges they face. Some of our holidays give our Customers the chance to see how the money from their trips has been spent.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
At Just You, we are committed to operating our business operations responsibly, with integrity and always act ethically in all our business dealings and relationships. We are committed to implementing and enforcing effective systems and controls to ensure slavery and human trafficking does not take place in our own business or in any of our supply chains
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If we can accommodate a change in date - we will always do our best to help you. Just pick up the phone and ask one of our friendly advisors - just make sure you have your booking number to hand.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes, and all of our accommodation providers will be working to the very highest standards of hygiene – you already always enjoy a private room of your own on all of our trips, all of our partners will be guided by local government operational standards of hygiene and the new protocols we have issued to them.
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Will I eat alone?
We find there’s always a social element to dining, so you’ll never eat alone, unless you want to! Every holiday includes a welcome get-together, all breakfasts and many other meals. When a meal is not included we find travellers meet and dine together.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
No, given the nature of our holidays, it is not possible to join the tour once it has departed.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Just You has been operating solo holidays for more than 15 years.
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Am I guaranteed a room of my own?
Of course, you’ll always have a twin or double room all to yourself. It’s great to have that space to relax and reflect at the end of the day. In some hotels you can also pay a little extra to upgrade for more space or a lovely sea view.
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What is the typical age range on a Just You holiday?
Typically, our customers are solo travellers in their 40s, 50s and 60s, but it’s quite possible you could meet 20-year-olds or 70-year-olds (or anyone in between)... After all, age is just a number!
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
We have received the World Travel and Tourism Councils (WTTC) Safe Travels stamp, which recognises businesses and destinations worldwide that have adopted a new set of global protocols to support the return of 'Safe Travel' around the world. The 'Safe Travels' stamp provides you, with assurance and peace of mind that we have implemented enhanced health and hygiene prprotocols on all holidays.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Once you book, you will receive a confirmation invoice within 7 days, prior to departure, we will send you further information to help prepare for your trip.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Just You is exclusively for solo travellers, every tour includes a twin or double room of your own, with no single supplement.
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