DISCOVER VIETNAM
10 or 13 days | Hanoi | Ha Long | Da Nang | Hoi An | Hô Chi Minh City | Extension to Mui Ne
Discover Vietnam on an immersive journey through culture,
history, and the natural world—it’s more than just a section in a
history book. From the scents of lemongrass and cinnamon that
cascade from Hô Chi Minh market stalls to the sweeping views of
Ha Long Bay’s lush limestone cliffs, this Southeast Asian country
will dazzle your senses and introduce you to a world unlike so
many other places on Earth. You’ll also explore Dà Nang’s massive
caves, paddle in bamboo-basket boats in Hôi An, and slurp on the
country’s famous noodle soup in Hanoi.
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Highlights: Walking tour of Hanoi’s Old Quarter; discussion
with a Vietnam War veteran; Hô Chi Minh Mausoleum; One
Pillar Pagoda; Ha Long cruise; Marble Mountains; Am Phu
Cave; Pottery Museum; fishing village visit; Cù Chi Tunnels;
War Remnants Museum; night market visit; Mekong Delta
workshops; canal boat ride
weShare: Our personalized learning experience engages
students before, during, and after tour, with the option to create
a final, reflective project for academic credit.
All of the details are covered: Round-trip flights on
major carriers; comfortable motorcoach; internal flights;
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (11 with
extension); breakfast, lunch, and dinner daily
Sample pho, a Vietnamese staple
Visit a shing village in Hoi An
As you can see, your EF tour includes visits to the places you’ve
learned about in school. That’s a given. But it’s so much more
than that. Immersing yourself in new cultures—surrounded by
the people, the language, the food, the way of life—creates
inspirational moments that can’t be listed in an itinerary. They
can only be experienced.
And the experience begins long before you get your passport
stamped and meet your Tour Director in your arrival city. It
begins the moment you decide to go. Whether it’s connecting
with other travelers on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram, or
delving deeper into your destinations with our personalized
learning experience, weShare, the excitement will hit you long
before you pack your suitcase.
When your group arrives abroad, everything is taken care of
so you can relax and enjoy the experience. Your full-time Tour
Director is with your group around the clock, handling local
transportation, hotels, and meals while also providing their own
insight into the local history and culture. Expert local guides
will lead your group on sightseeing tours, providing detailed
views on history, art, architecture, or anything you may have a
question about.
When your journey is over and you’re unpacking your suitcase
at home, you’ll realize the benets of your life-changing
experience do not end. They have just begun.
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Wander through a market in Hô Chi Minh
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Ho Chi Minh City (3 or 4)
Hanoi (2)
Ha Long (1)
Da Nang
Hoi An (2)
Mekong Delta
Mui Ne (2)
Cruise the Mekong Delta
Day 1: Fly to Vietnam
Day 2: Hanoi
– Meet your Tour Director at Hanoi’s Noi Bai
Airport, then head downtown to check in to
your hotel.
Day 3: Hanoi
– Head to a local restaurant for breakfast, where
you’ll sample pho, a type of noodle soup that is
one of the country’s most famous dishes.
– Visit Hoa Lo Prison, otherwise known as the
Hanoi Hilton, made famous during the Vietnam
War as the POW prison where John McCain
was held.
– Enjoy a morning tour of Hanoi. Pass through
Hoang Hoa Tham Street, which blooms
with flowers and French architecture, before
continuing on to Hoan Kiem Lake and
Hanoi’s downtown.
– Stroll the hidden alleyways that make up the
Old Quarter on a walking tour. Take in the
sights, sounds, and savory aromas of the area’s
vibrant night market before stopping at a local
restaurant for dinner.
Day 4: Hanoi | Ha Long
– During a sightseeing tour, visit the imposing
marble edifice that houses the Hô Chi Minh
Mausoleum, his wooden stilt house, and the
One Pillar Pagoda.
– During lunch, you’ll meet a veteran of the
Vietnam War and will have a chance to talk with
them about the reconciliation after 1975.
– Travel to the city of Ha Long.
Day 5: Ha Long | Da Nang | Hoi An
– Embark a junk (a traditional Chinese-style sailing
ship) for your cruise along the UNESCO World
Heritage Site of Ha Long Bay, which translates
to the “Bay of Descending Dragons.” During
your cruise, disembark to explore a local cave.
– Return to the Hanoi airport and fly to Da Nang.
Once you arrive, travel to Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An
– Immerse yourself in the daily life of a local
fisherman this morning. You’ll learn traditional
fishing techniques and paddle the river in
authentic bamboo-basket boats.
– Enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An’s Ancient Town,
which includes the famous Japanese covered
bridge, the Pottery Museum, the 200-year-old
Tamky House, the Chua Ong Pagoda, and a
vibrant market.
– Have dinner at your own pace or
participate in a Vietnamese cooking class.
Day 7: Hoi An | Da Nang | Hô Chi Minh City
– Enjoy free time this morning to further explore
Hoi An or visit a local beach.
– Dig in to a bánh mì sandwich, a staple of
Hoi An cuisine.
– Explore the Am Phu Cave. Deep inside of this
massive cavern is an artistic interpretation of the
Buddhist version of hell where sinners confess
crimes and suffer punishments.
– Fly to Hô Chi Minh City.
Day 8: Hô Chi Minh City
– Visit the famous Cù Chi Tunnels, synonymous
with the Vietnam War. The tunnels allowed
the Viet Cong to control a vital area of South
Vietnam and, at the time of the war, stretched all
the way from the Cambodian border to Saigon.
– Stroll through the lively Ben Thanh Market,
where you’ll find everything from street food to
souvenirs.
– Get the Vietnamese perspective on the war as
you explore the War Remnants Museum.
Day 9: Hô Chi Minh City
– Explore some of the country’s most enchanting
landscapes by sampan (a flat-bottomed
wooden boat). Cruise the Mekong Delta’s Ham
Luong River, stopping at local workshops
along the way.
– See more of local life in the community by
hopping on an auto rickshaw.
– Late this afternoon, travel back to Hô Chi Minh
City and head to Nguyen Hue Street for a final
farewell dinner.
Day 10: Depart for home
3-DAY TOUR EXTENSION
Day 10: Hô Chi Minh City | Mui Ne
– Travel to Mui Ne.
– Enjoy time to relax in Mui Ne, a beach town
on the shores of the South China Sea.
Day 11: Mui Ne
– During a morning walking tour along the
water, learn about the local economy as you
observe and meet fishermen returning from
their evening out in the bay.
– Enjoy some of the area’s natural wonders at
the colorful Red Sand Dunes and
Fairy Stream.
Day 12: Mui Ne | Hô Chi Minh City
– Return to Hô Chi Minh City. Along the way,
stop to visit ancient worship structures known
as the Poshanu Towers.
– Enjoy free time in the city or
take in a performing arts show at the Saigon
Opera House.
Day 13: Depart for home
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view of the world and history from this
experience. She has not stopped talking
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