Travel Impressions

Vietnam at a Glance - Indochina 41 DAYS 1-2: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to Vietnam. Upon arrival in Saigon, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. DAY 3: SAIGON View the French colonial architecture at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Visit the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum and end the day at the lively Ben Thanh Market. (B, L, D) DAY 4: SAIGON – DAY TOUR TO MEKONG DELTA Travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta and explore the river by boat, passing stilt houses and fish farms. Paddle through palm-lined canals in sampans and walk through villages. (B, L, D) DAY 5: SAIGON Explore the amazing network of the Cu Chi Tunnels in an area known as the Iron Triangle. Later, travel to Tay Ninh to experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion. (B, L, D) DAY 6: SAIGON TO HOI AN Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An, stopping at the Marble Mountains. An important trade route during the 15 th to 19 th centuries, Hoi An displays a unique blend of culture. Walk the ancient streets lined with Chinese traders' homes and local shops and explore the Japanese Covered Bridge. (B, L, D) DAY 7: HOI AN Drive to Tra Que, a small village supplying the many nearby restaurants and hotels with fresh produce. Enjoy lunch in the village before continuing to Cua Dai beach. (B, L, D) DAY 8: HOI AN TO HUE Drive over the scenic Hai Van Pass, passing the fishing village of Lang Co on the way to Hue and enjoy a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City. (B, L, D) DAY 9: HUE TO HANOI Visit the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Royal Tomb of Minh Mang. Continue to Thien Mu Pagoda before cruising along the Perfume River. Fly to Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam. (B, L, D) DAY 10: HANOI Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, a large complex of buildings, museums and pagodas. On to the Temple of Literature, followed by the bustling Old Quarter and a performance of the famous water puppets. (B, L, D) DAY 11: HANOI – DAY TRIP TO HALONG BAY Board a junk boat in "Vietnam's Crown Jewel," Halong Bay, for a relaxing cruise through the emerald waters and around the limestone islets, with a pleasant lunch on board. (B, L, D) DAY 12: DEPART HANOI Transfer to the airport to board your flight back to the US. (B) GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* JAN 6, 2015 JAN 17, 2015 FEB 3, 2015 FEB 14, 2015 FEB 24, 2015 MAR 7, 2015 MAR 3, 2015 MAR 14, 2015 MAR 10, 2015 MAR 21, 2015 MAR 17, 2015 MAR 28, 2015 MAR 24, 2015 APR 4, 2015 MAR 31, 2015 APR 11, 2015 APR 7, 2015 APR 18, 2015 APR 14 2015 APR 25, 2015 APR 21, 2015 MAY 2, 2015 MAY 5, 2015 MAY 16, 2015 MAY 19, 2015 MAY 30, 2015 MAY 26, 2015 JUN 6, 2015 JUN 16, 2015 JUN 27 2015 JUN 23, 2015 JUL 4, 2015 JUL 24, 2015 AUG 4, 2015 AUG 21, 2015 SEP 1, 2015 SEP 1, 2015 SEP 12, 2015 SEP 18, 2015 SEP 29, 2015 SEP 29, 2015 OCT 10, 2015 OCT 13, 2015 OCT 24, 2015 OCT 16, 2015 OCT 27, 2015 OCT 27, 2015 NOV 7, 2015 NOV 10, 2015 NOV 21, 2015 NOV 27, 2015 DEC 8, 2015 DEC 11, 2015 DEC 22, 2015 NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one time tipping protocol of $70 per person on this tour to be paid locally. MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services for US and Canadian passport holders only Group airport transfers Domestic airfare and current taxes (within Vietnam) Domestic ground transportation (within Vietnam) Accommodations & taxes • Meals as indicated Sightseeing and entrance fees with English-speaking guide National Escort throughout with Local Insider Guides at each destination CULTURAL EXPERIENCES • Experience a unique midday service of the Cao Dai religion, officially established in southern Vietnam • Step into the local life with a visit to an old merchant's home in Hoi An • Vietnamese folklore storytelling by the famous water puppets $2,490 $2,590

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