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Vietnam Basix, 21 days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City


Challenge:
Adventure
Destination:
*Vietnam, Thailand, Cambodia
Departure Dates From:
26/05/2008
Duration:
3 weeks
Kitty:
£ 0

Vietnam Basix, 21 days Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City

There is a lot more to Vietnam than rice paddies and noodle soup! This fantastic trip takes you into the heart and soul of rural Vietnam, as well as to all the country's highlights. Travelling north to south, from the tree-lined streets of Hanoi to the motorbike mayhem of Saigon, experience the stunning mountains and colourful hilltribes of Sapa and her surrounds, the mystique of Halong Bay, charming Hoi An and chilled-out Nha Trang. There's also plenty of time to shop, relax and explore on your own. So grab your backpack and head to Vietnam!

Lose yourself in the chaos of Vietnam's capital, Dive into the emerald-green waters of Halong Bay, Meet the Montagnards in the mountains of Sapa, Witness H'mong courtship rituals in the amazing Love Market, Learn about Vietnam's imperial past in Hue, Explore the age-old streetscapes of Hoi An, Swim in the South China Sea, Crawl down a Cu Chi Tunnel.

These trips depart two or three times per month. The trip costs £405, with a local payment of $300usd, this should be paid on the first day of your trip locally.

Day 1 Hanoi

Immerse yourself in the chaos of the city streets or take a relaxing stroll around the mirror-like Hoan Kiem Lake.

Days 2-4 Halong Bay

Glide past stunning limestone islands, fill up on fresh seafood and splash in the salty green waters of the bay before spending a night on the jungle-clad island of Cat Ba.

Day 5 Sapa

This misty former hill station seems a world away from the rest of Vietnam. Meet friendly Blue H'mong and resplendent Red Dao tribespeople in the markets, selling handmade wares.

Days 6-8 Ta Van

It's a long trek along buffalo trails to our Giay homestay, but this unique cultural experience makes the hike totally worth it. Trek through the villages of the H'mong and Dao to learn about each tribe's distinct identity.

Days 9-10 Hanoi

Back in the capital, there's time to sight-see some more or shop before boarding the Reunification Express south.

Days 11-13 Hue

The former imperial city of Hue is home to all sorts of royal relics - a citadel modelled on Beijing's Forbidden City, the Nguyen emperors' tombs, and even a pair of royal chopsticks. Journey south, travelling over the spectacular Hai Van Pass.

Days 14-16 Hoi An

Historic Hoi An is an Intrepid favourite, home to over 500 shops and a whole host of ancient homes, halls and temples.

Days 17-18 Nha Trang

While away the hours on the stunning shores of the South China Sea, soaking up the sun or swimming in the crystalline waters.

Days 19-21 Ho Chi Minh City

Soak up the energy of Saigon's streets before immersing yourself in a world of underground warfare within the Cu Chi Tunnels.

x = £ 405

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