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CHINA Air Road d VIETNAM PANORAMA Flight home Hanoi n (3 N) M YA N M A R Halong Bay H Gulf of Tonkin o LAOS 18-DAY ITINERARY, INDOCHINA Travel from south to central Vietnam, appreciating the stunning scenery as it unfolds before your eyes. South China Sea Hue (2N) Hoi H An (2 N) Explore Saigon's history; discover the old French hill station in beautiful Dalat; relax as you cruise around the islands off the coast of Nha Trang; and soak up the atmosphere in the picturesque town of Hoi An. Drive over the spectacular Hai Van pass to Hue, where you will explore the history of past emperors. THAILAND VIETNAM Qui Nonh Bay of Bengal (1 N) CAM BODI A Dalat (2N) Nha Trang (1 N) Tay Ninh Saigon S g gon go Gulf of Thailand Ben re Be n Tre (4 N) Can Tho C nT (1 N) miles 0 0 km 200 Inbound (1 N) 200 DAY 1: DEPART THE US Depart on your overnight flight from the US to Vietnam. DAY 2: ARRIVE SAIGON Upon arrival in Saigon, you are met and transferred to your hotel. DAY 3: SAIGON Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office to view the French Colonial architecture. Learn more about the American War in Vietnam with a visit to the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. End the day at the lively Ben Thanh Market, where you can enjoy some shopping. (B, L, D) DAY 4: SAIGON TO MEKONG DELTA Travel to Ben Tre in the Mekong Delta. Explore the river by boat, passing stilt houses and fish farms. Paddle through palm-lined canals in sampans and walk through villages where you can sample local tea. Travel to Can Tho, the largest city in the Mekong Delta, where you will stay overnight. (B, L, D) DAY 5: MEKONG DELTA TO SAIGON Further explore the Mekong River this morning and soak up the vibrant atmosphere at Cai Rang Floating Markets. Later this afternoon you will return to Saigon. (B, L, D) DAY 6: SAIGON This morning, explore the amazing network of the Cu Chi, which once housed entire underground villages during the American War in Vietnam. Later you will travel to Tay Ninh to experience the midday service at the colorful head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion. (B, L, D) DAY 7: SAIGON TO DALAT Drive north to the former French hill station of Dalat, stopping en route for lunch at Bao Loc, where you will also visit a tea plantation. (B, L, D) Hoi An 52 Vietnam Panorama - Indochina DAY 8: DALAT Visit Domaine de Marie Church, Da Thien flower and vegetable garden hamlet, to learn about traditional gardening methods, followed by a visit to an embroidery shop. After lunch, visit the former railway station and take an open-air train ride to Trai Mat Hamlet. End the day with a visit to Dalat Market and the peaceful Xuan Huong Lake, which is in the shape of a crescent moon. (B, L, D)