Vietnam: From North to South
"...divine beaches along the coast, while inland there are soaring mountains, some of which are cloaked by dense, misty forests. Vietnam also offers an opportunity to see a country of traditional charm and rare beauty rapidly opening up to the outside world."
—Lonely PlanetOverview
Travel from North to South Vietnam, soaking up historic sites, temples, and markets, eating in vibrant restaurants, and strolling through bustling streets.
We’ll start in Hanoi, and then explore the mystical Halong Bay with its rocky crags and towers. We’ll ride a train down to the intellectual town of Hue, and then spend five days in the historical town of Hoi An volunteering before flying down to Saigon
Schedule
- Day 1: Arrive in Hanoi, stroll through city
- Day 2: Hanoi - Explore Old Quarter, Museum of Ethnology and street food
- Day 3: Halong Bay - kayak to beaches, Vietnamese language class
- Day 4: Halong Bay – boat ride through rock formations, overnight train to Hue
- Day 5: Hue – Bike tour of city, Imperial Citadel, Thien Mu Pagoda
- Day 6: Hoi An – Travel by bus to Hoi An along the coast
- Day 7: Hoi An – Homemade silk production, seaside lunch, explore rice paddies
- Day 8: Hoi An – Community service, visit ecological farm
- Day 9: Hoi An – Community service, Vietnamese cooking class
- Day 10: Hoi An – Community service, afternoon at orphanage
- Day 11: Hoi An – Community service, tour the Cham archaeological ruins
- Day 12: Hoi An – Community service, visit local non-profit organization
- Day 13: Saigon – Fly to Ho Chi Min City, also known as Saigon, historical downtown
- Day 14: Saigon – Last minute shopping, return flight home
