Journey Through Vietnam 2024

Floating fishermen village, Halong Bay, Vietnam

November 04 - 18, 2024

Length: 15 days

Region(s): Asia & the Pacific

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land

In a land of breathtaking natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people, rewards abound for the thoughtful traveler. And in our flexible and congenial small group we encounter rewards aplenty on this comprehensive journey featuring all the highlights, plus the beautiful, remote Mekong Delta, where we spend two days.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

Tour Highlights

With a three-night stay in Hanoi, touring in this French-accented city includes the marvelous Temple of Literature and the “Hanoi Hilton,” the infamous prison during the Vietnam War.
Visit breathtaking Ha Long Bay, a UNESCO site with thousands of limestone formations in the South China Sea.
Tour the acclaimed Cham Museum in Da Nang.
Spend three nights at a luxurious beachfront resort in Da Nang.
Enjoy excursions to charming Hoi An, a UNESCO site, and to a farming settlement for glimpses of daily life.
Participate in a hands-on cooking lesson followed by dinner in Hoi An.
In the ancient capital Hue tour the Imperial City, a UNESCO site, and the bustling Central Market.
Cruise the Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda and the tombs of the emperors.
Explore the Mekong Delta by boat to witness daily life firsthand: the colorful floating markets, riverside farms and fisheries, rice processing plants, and local communities.
In spirited, cosmopolitan Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) tour Reunification Palace, the History Museum, and the underground Cu Chi Tunnels utilized during the war.
Discover Angkor Wat’s amazing temples and statuary, and also the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, on an optional 5-day/3-night post-tour extension.

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* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 2

What to expect: These trips often travel by motor coach, ship, or train. Touring days may include full-day motor coach excursions or extended periods of standing and walking during city tours, museum visits, and/or outdoor activities. Travelers should be able to board transportation, walk over sometimes-uneven terrain, and climb a few flights of stairs, occasionally without handrails or assistance. Elevators are not always available. Outings last 2–4 hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk two to four miles, or 4,600–6,900 steps, each day.