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Elevation: LESS THAN 1,000 FT
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Temperature: FEB-MAR 60°-75° F
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11 DAYS, 10 NIGHTS
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CHILD
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$1,499
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$1,699
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$1,399
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| Children under 18 must be booked in a room with at least one adult. All gratuities and intra-airfares are included. Domestic airfare and departure taxes are additional. Please inquire about pre- and post-extensions. Travel insurance is recommended. |
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B,L,D = Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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DAY 1 — WELCOME TO HO CHI MINH CITY (HCMC). Arrive Tan Son Nhat Airport and transfer to hotel. In the afternoon, take a short tour of the city, visiting Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office and other notable landmarks. Enjoy a welcome dinner and meet your GTC guide. D
DAY 2 — HCMC TOUR AND CAN THO. The city tour continues with stops at the War Remnant Museum and Unification Palace (former Presidential Palace). After lunch, head to Can Tho and the Mekong Delta. B,L,D
DAY 3 — FLOATING MARKET AND A BOAT RIDE ON THE DELTA. This morning, visit the Can Tho Floating Market. Afterward, head into one of the tributaries of the Mekong River—Vietnam’s "Rice Bowl," and a backdrop for war-era conflicts. Visit a local school. Return to HCMC for dinner and a good evening’s rest. B,L,D
DAY 4 — CAO DAI TEMPLE AND AN UNDERGROUND CITY. Our first stop is the visually exotic Holy See Cao Dai Temple, where we attend a ceremony. In the afternoon we visit the Cu Chi Tunnels and explore the incredible underground city built by the Vietcong. B,L,D
DAY 5 — DANANG AND HOI AN. Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport for Danang. After lunch it’s on to Hoi An for a short walking tour of the Old Quarter. The rest of the afternoon is free time to explore on your own, or relax in the pool. Enjoy a traditional theatre performance in the evening. B,L,D
DAY 6 — FREE TIME IN HOI AN. Today is free time to explore Hoi An. Start with an early morning trip to the seafood market. Later, rent a bicycle and ride to Cua Dai Beach or discover the cooperative farming area around Hoi An. Dine on your own this evening! B,L
DAY 7 — CHAM MUSEUM AND COUNTRYSIDE.
Today, visit the Cham museum and learn about the little-known kingdom of Champa. After lunch, transfer to the Danang railway station for our overnight trip to Hanoi. This is a great chance to see the countryside and travel on the train. B,L,D
 DAY 8 — HISTORIC HANOI. Transfer to our Hanoi hotel, rest and enjoy some free time. After lunch, visit Hanoi’s fascinating Old Quarter. This evening, attend a traditional puppet performance. B,L,D
DAY 9 — MUSEUMS, ARCHITECTURE AND NATURE. Visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum and the One Pillar-Pagoda, built in 1049. Afterward, visit a local school. This afternoon, see one of the great natural wonders of Asia, Halong Bay, a UNESCO World Heritage site. B,L,D
DAY 10 — HALONG. Cruise the Halong Bay, home to 1,600 islands and islets of exotic shapes—many with grottos and caves. Return to Hanoi for a farewell dinner and a chance to reflect on our Vietnam adventure. B,L,D
DAY 11 — FAREWELL! Thank you for joining us on our Vietnam: Past and Present adventure. B
Thank you for joining our VietNam Adventure!
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