| 7/20 |
09:00 |
Departure City |
Depart for Hanoi, Vietnam |
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14:00 (local) |
Hanoi |
Arrive in Hanoi, check into your hotel. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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15:00 |
Hanoi |
Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple, stroll around the Old Quarter. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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17:00 |
Hanoi |
Explore St. Joseph's Cathedral, a French colonial-era church. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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19:00 |
Hanoi |
Dinner at Cha Ca La Vong, famous for Hanoi’s signature fish dish. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
| 7/21 |
08:00 |
Hanoi |
Breakfast at the hotel or a local café. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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09:00 |
Hanoi |
Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and One Pillar Pagoda. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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12:00 |
Hanoi |
Lunch at Bun Cha Huong Lien (Obama’s favorite spot). |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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14:00 |
Hanoi |
Visit Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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16:00 |
Hanoi |
Free time to shop in the Old Quarter or relax. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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18:00 |
Hanoi |
Dinner at Quan An Ngon, try various Vietnamese street food dishes. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
| 7/22 |
07:30 |
Hanoi |
Breakfast and check out of your hotel. |
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08:00 |
Hanoi |
Depart for Halong Bay (2.5 hours by car). |
On-board cruise in Halong Bay |
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11:30 |
Halong Bay |
Arrive at Halong Bay, embark on an overnight cruise. Explore caves, swim, or kayak. |
On-board cruise in Halong Bay |
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12:30 |
Halong Bay |
Lunch on the cruise while enjoying the scenic views. |
On-board cruise in Halong Bay |
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15:00 |
Halong Bay |
Continue exploring Halong Bay and surrounding islands. |
On-board cruise in Halong Bay |
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19:00 |
Halong Bay |
Dinner and evening relaxation on the cruise. |
On-board cruise in Halong Bay |
| 7/23 |
07:30 |
Halong Bay |
Morning yoga or Tai Chi session on deck. |
On-board cruise in Halong Bay |
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09:00 |
Halong Bay |
Disembark and transfer back to Hanoi. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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12:00 |
Hanoi |
Lunch in Hanoi. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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15:00 |
Hanoi |
Visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology or explore the Long Bien Bridge. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
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19:00 |
Hanoi |
Dinner at The Hanoi Social Club, try international fusion dishes. |
Hotel in Hanoi City Center |
| 7/24 |
06:30 |
Hanoi |
Breakfast and check out of your hotel. |
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07:30 |
Hanoi |
Take a flight to Hue (1.5 hours). |
Hotel in Hue |
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09:00 |
Hue |
Visit Imperial City (The Citadel) and Royal Tombs. |
Hotel in Hue |
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12:00 |
Hue |
Lunch at Bao Vinh Restaurant, famous for Bun Bo Hue. |
Hotel in Hue |
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14:00 |
Hue |
Explore Thien Mu Pagoda and take a boat ride along the Perfume River. |
Hotel in Hue |
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18:00 |
Hue |
Dinner at Ancient Hue Restaurant, enjoy traditional Vietnamese dishes. |
Hotel in Hue |
| 7/25 |
08:00 |
Hue |
Breakfast at the hotel. |
Hotel in Hue |
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09:00 |
Hue |
Visit Tomb of Minh Mang and Tomb of Tu Duc. |
Hotel in Hue |
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12:00 |
Hue |
Lunch at Chay Garden (vegetarian specialties). |
Hotel in Hue |
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14:00 |
Hue |
Take a scenic drive to Lang Co Beach for relaxation and sunset views. |
Hotel in Hue |
| 7/26 |
07:30 |
Hue |
Breakfast and check out of your hotel. |
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08:30 |
Hue |
Depart for Da Nang (2 hours by car). |
Hotel in Da Nang |
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10:30 |
Da Nang |
Visit Marble Mountains and the Linh Ung Pagoda with a giant Buddha statue. |
Hotel in Da Nang |
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12:30 |
Da Nang |
Lunch at Banh Xeo Ba Duong for authentic Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancakes). |
Hotel in Da Nang |
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14:00 |
Da Nang |
Take a trip to Ba Na Hills, visit the Golden Bridge and the Giant Hands. |
Hotel in Da Nang |
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18:00 |
Da Nang |
Dinner at Memory Lounge, overlooking the beach. |
Hotel in Da Nang |
| 7/27 |
08:00 |
Da Nang |
Breakfast at your hotel. |
Hotel in Da Nang |
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09:00 |
Da Nang |
Take a flight to Ho Chi Minh City (1 hour 20 minutes). |
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
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11:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Visit Ben Thanh Market for shopping and local snacks. |
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
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13:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Lunch at Pho 2000, try Pho (Vietnamese noodle soup). |
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
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14:30 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Visit the War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace. |
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
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17:30 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Take a boat ride along the Saigon River. |
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
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19:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Dinner at The Chopsticks Saigon, with a variety of Vietnamese and international dishes. |
Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City |
| 7/28 |
09:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Breakfast and check out of your hotel. |
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10:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica of Saigon and Central Post Office. |
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12:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Last lunch in Ho Chi Minh City at Quan An Ngon. |
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14:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Free time for shopping or visiting Binh Tay Market before your departure. |
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18:00 |
Ho Chi Minh City |
Depart for your return journey or next destination. |
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