VIETNAM - Hill tribes and coastal townsPlease note that this program is run through Active
Travel through whom all bookings will go. Tour Overview Vietnam continues to be one of Asia's most fascinating destinations. It is an extraordinarily culturally and geographically varied country and is 1800 km from south to north, moving from cool mountains in the north to tropical rice paddies in the south with lots in between. Its recent history has touched us all and the country has now emerged from that horrible experience with new vitality and optimism. The friendliness and humour of the people, their pride in their country, its beauty and cuisine all combine to ensure that you have a delightful and memorable holiday. Our walking program takes you beyond the standard tourist encounter and includes rural hill tribe regions, hidden ancient streets, World Heritage locations, and busy local markets. We start in Hanoi, the lovely old capital and work our way down to Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) and the Mekong Delta in the far south via Mai Chau and Hoi An. We leave from Saigon. TRIP OUTLINE We fly economy class direct to Hanoi where we spend a bit of time acclimatising and having a good look at the city. On Day 3 we drive to Mai Chau after breakfast and spend the next two days in this delightful mountainous area to the SW of Hanoi where we get our walking boots on and explore the area. We return to Hanoi but the next day an early morning flight will take us to Danang from where we transfer to the beautiful old town of Hoi An which is of an ideal size to explore on foot. With three nights here we will have plenty of time to get to grips with the town, its temples and other points of interest. On our second day here we spend the morning having a cooking lesson which includes a guided tour of the delightful waterside market and two trips on the river. Meanwhile, the famous local Hoi An tailors could be making up clothes for us swiftly, efficiently and at very competitive prices. Our third day will include a walk and possibly a visit to the old Cham town of My Son. A transfer to Danang will lead to our second internal flight - to HCMC. We have three days to have a look at the city and to undertake an overnight visit to the fabled Mekong Delta with its floating morning market. We return to Saigon for our farewell dinner and take off the next day for home. Print Friendly Page: Vietnam Vietnam: Hilltribes and coastal towns 24 November - 8 December 2008 Best Travels, 82 Bellevue Street, CAMMERAY, NSW
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