(7 Days - Departs Daily on a Private Basis) Saigon, Hoi An, Hanoi
This week-long tour visits the highlights of Vietnam, including the most interesting cities and a stay in scenic, more rural Central Vietnam.
Begin in dynamic Saigon, the country’s bustling commercial center. With your own expert guide, experience the city's most interesting neighborhoods, historic attractions, museums, art galleries and shops, markets, and excellent restaurants. One day, take an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels and watch an
eccentric religious ceremony at the main temple of Cao Daism, a unique fusion of
world religions.
Next, fly to atmospheric Hoi An, a UNESCO-listed riverfront town with colorful historic homes, charming cafes, and bustling silk and fish markets. With your guide, explore the beautiful backstreets, visit local villages, and enjoy a sunset boat ride on the river. Nearby, also see ancient Cham sculptures and tour Buddhist cave temples in the mountains. There will also be free time to relax at your luxury beach resort.
The tour concludes in Hanoi, Vietnam’s artistic and intellectual capital. With your guide, ride cyclos around the lake to see the city's most beautiful French colonial architecture. Explore the fascinating Old Quarter and its hundreds of specialty shops selling silk clothing, lacquerware, embroidered linens, furniture, bamboo, cooking utensils, ceremonial objects and more. Attend an evening Water Puppet Theater performance. Visit ancient temples, excellent art and culture museums, and the city's best contemporary Vietnamese art galleries. Each night, reservations will be made at Hanoi's most recommended restaurants, many of which are housed in restored French colonial villas.
Accommodation throughout the tour is in top room categories at Vietnam's best luxury hotels and resorts.
Itinerary Overview
Day 1
Arrive Saigon
Arrival transfer to hotel for 2 nights. Afternoon private city tour
Day 2
Saigon
Private excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple. Afternoon Saigon tour
Day 3
Saigon - Hoi An
Transfer and flight to Hoi An for two-night stay at resort.
Afternoon private tour
Day 4
Hoi An
Morning private tour: options include village visits, cooking class, or excursion to Cham ruins in My Son. Afternoon at leisure at resort
Day 5
Danang - Hanoi
Transfer and flight to Hanoi for 2 nights. Afternoon private city tour. Evening Water Puppet Theater performance
Day 6
Hanoi
Private full-day city tour
Day 7
Depart Hanoi
Private airport transfer
Hotels
Saigon:
Park Hyatt Saigon
Hoi An:
The Nam Hai
Hanoi:
Sofitel Metropole Hotel
Cost
$5,430
Per person (double occupancy)
All Artisans of Leisure tours are private and depart daily.
Call us at (800) 214-8144 for more information regarding the above tour, or to begin customizing your own itinerary.
