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BEST OFVIETNAMCLASSICFR$1,649 VIETNAMFR$1,149Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City 15 DAYS Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City10 DAYSHighlights• Meet the Hmong people on a hilltribe village trek in verdant Sapa• Admire the blue, pink and yellow houses in French colonial Hoi An• Sail a wooden junk through the magical landscape of Halong BayHighlights• Absorb the hustle and bustle of the hectic streets of Hanoi• Explore ancient Vietnamese culture and beautiful architecture in Hue• Take a guided tour of the remarkable wartime Cu Chi TunnelsSOUTH EAST ASIADAY01-0203-0506-0708-1112-15ITINERARYHanoiArrive in Hanoi and navigate the scooter-filled streets of the vibrantOld Quarter. Check out the water puppets show, an age-old traditionfrom rural Vietnam. On Day 2, board the overnight train to Sapa. (B)SapaTake in the spectacular scenery of steep rice terraces and lush greenhills as you trek the villages of Vietnam’s colourful hilltribe people.Experience local life spending the night in homestay accommodationbefore travelling by overnight train on Day 5 back to Hanoi. (2B, L, D)Halong BaySail through limestone karst islands, explore huge caves and swim insecluded bays as you travel through Halong Bay on a traditional junkboat with fresh seafood meals. Overnight train to Hue. (B, 2L, D)Hue / Hoi AnIn Hue, stroll past the ponds, pavilions and palaces of Vietnam’s lastimperial court. Explore Tien Mu Pagoda and the Royal Tombs, beforetravelling via the stunning Hai Van Pass to the former trading port ofHoi An. Optional activities include cooking classes, riverboat cruises,bike rides, beach time or splashing out in the tailor shops. (3B)Ho Chi Minh City / Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh CityA short flight takes you to hectic Ho Chi Minh City, with time toenjoy an optional cyclo tour to soak up all its infectious energy. Sendyour postcards from the pretty French colonial-style post office. OnDay 13, take a boat cruise through the countless waterways of theMekong Delta and dine on traditional cuisine with a local homestay.Return to HCMC on Day 14 to visit the War Remnants Museum orpick up souvenirs at Ben Tranh Market. Tour ends on Day 15. (4B, D)DAY0102-030405-0708-10ITINERARYHanoiArrive into the crazy capital of Vietnam at any time and explore!Halong Bay / HanoiFeast your eyes on the azure waters of magical Halong Bay, wherethousands of sculpted limestone islands rise from the sea. Explorethe illuminated caves, have a swim or splash about on a kayak beforea sumptuous seafood dinner and a peaceful night beneath the stars.On Day 3, catch the overnight train to Hue. (2B, L, D)HueStroll past lacquered red pavilions and ponds covered with lotusbuds. Take a guided tour of the Imperial Citadel and Tien Mu Pagoda,and an optional motorbike tour of the surrounding countryside.Hoi AnTravelling over the spectacular Hai Van Pass you reach Hoi An.Wander through the colourful colonial homes, wooden shop housesand pagodas. Cooking classes, riverboat trips, bike rides and beachtimes could all be on the agenda. Hoi An is also a shopper’s paradise,the tailors here can produce virtually anything overnight! (3B)Ho Chi Minh CityA short flight south takes you to bustling Ho Chi Minh City. Discoverthe infectious energy of Vietnam’s biggest city, with its blinking neonlights and overflowing markets. On Day 9, enjoy a guided visit tothe Cu Chi Tunnels where you can explore this underground networkdug by the local Vietnamese to hide and fight during the war. Otheroptions include the War Remnants Museum or a cyclo tour of thecolonial district. Enjoy a last night out with the group before thisshort but sweet tour comes to an end at any time on Day 10. (3B)InclusionsTrip Style: Classic Service Level: StandardPhysical Grading: 2 Age Group: Any ageAccommodation: Hotels (8 nts), sleeper train(3 nts), junk boat (1 nt), basic family homestay(2 nts) Transport: Train, local bus, air-conbus, boat, cyclo, plane Meals: 11 breakfasts, 3lunches, 3 dinners Budget: Allow USD $210-250 for meals not included Group Leader: ChiefExperience Officer (CEO), local guides GroupSize: Max 15, Avg 12 Tour Code: GAAVBVDepartures 2014Jan - DecSundays, typically2-3 departures per monthLAOSSapaHanoiTHAILANDCAMBODIAMekongDeltaHalong BayHueHoi AnVIETNAMHo ChiMinh CityInclusionsTrip Style: Classic Service Level: StandardPhysical Grading: 2 Age Group: Any ageAccommodation: Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train(1 nt), junk boat (1 nt) Transport: Train, localbus, air-con bus, boat, cyclo, plane Meals: 8breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner Budget: AllowUSD $200-230 for meals not included GroupLeader: Chief Experience Officer (CEO), localguides Group Size: Max 15, Avg 12 Tour Code:GAAVCHMy Own Room Available: Fr $549 My Own Room Available: Fr $499Departures 2014Jan - DecRegular departures,typically 2-4 times per weekHanoiLAOSCu ChiTunnelsHalongBayCAMBODIAHueHoi AnVIETNAMHo ChiMinh CityCALL 1300 676 561 TO BOOK105