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Wandelen in Vietnam

Name: Wandelen in Vietnam
Brand: Elife Travel
Price: 2490 USD
Availability: InStock

Country:

Vietnam

Flight:

Not included

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Tour id:

124971

Operator:

Explore!
Length:

14 days
Group size:

16 pax
Age:

16 to 85

24.01-06.02.26 guaranteed
21.02-06.03.26 guaranteed
07.11-20.11.26 guaranteed
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05.12-18.12.26 guaranteed

Itinerary

Verken het bruisende Vietnam te voet, van Hanoi tot Saigon. Ontdek de bezienswaardigheden van het land die je gezien moet hebben met wandeltochten langs bucketliststeden en zwerftochten door inheemse dorpen en tempels in de jungle. Kom onderweg dichter bij de lokale cultuur, smul van verse Vietnamese smaken en verblijf in een traditioneel paalwoning.

Halong Bay - Ga aan boord van een traditionele jonkboot en vaar tussen de adembenemende kalksteenlandschappen van Halong Bay.
Hoi An - Ontdek de pijpenhuizen, kanalen en schilderachtige straatjes van deze charmante oude koopmansstad.
Culinaire hoogstandjes - Proef de smaak van Vietnam door verse en smakelijke gerechten te proeven bij kraampjes en lokale families.

Tour program

Dag 1

Reis mee in Hanoi

Our trip starts today in Hanoi. Vietnam's bustling capital is architecturally styled like a French provincial town, with tree-lined boulevards and low-rise buildings. It's a wonderful city to explore on foot. Our tour leader plans to meet everyone in the hotel reception at 4pm for a welcome meeting. Afterwards, for those who wish, we'll head to a restaurant for dinner. On the way to dinner, our tour leader will orientate you and introduce you to life in Vietnam as you head through some of the bustling streets and markets of Hanoi's Old Quarter. The maze of alleys is known for its 'tube' houses, whose narrow frontages give way to long rooms that stretch back from the road. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into Noi Bai International Airport (HAN). There are no other activities planned today, so you're free to arrive at any time. However, if you'd like to join the orientation tour, you'll need to arrive at the hotel by 4pm. If you're booking your own flights, we recommend giving yourself at least 30 minutes to clear the airport. From the airport to the hotel is around a 45-minute drive, so the latest your flight can arrive is 1pm. Should you miss the welcome meeting, our tour leader will leave a note at the front desk to inform you of any essential information.

Start point

55 Nguyễn Trường Tộ, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình Nguyễn Trung Trực Ba Đình Hà Nội, Вьетнам, Nguyễn Trung Trực, Ba Đình, Hà Nội, Vietnam

16:00

Dag 2

Rit naar Pu Luong; wandeling naar ons paalwoning toevluchtsoord

Leaving Hanoi behind this morning, we'll drive west to the Pu Luong Nature Reserve, a beautiful region of limestone cliffs, forests and terraced fields that is richly biodiverse. This area is home to the Thai ethnic minority tribe who live in villages of stilt houses. We'll be staying in the heart of the reserve at the Pu Luong Valley Home, a stilt house built with breathtaking views all around. The accommodation is basic but traditional with comfortable mattresses in one very large room that can be divided into sections by curtains. The shared bathrooms are connected to the stilt house and open to the elements. See more: https://puluongretreat.com/traditional-shared-stilts-house/. Upon arriving at the Nature Reserve, we'll hike across the paddy fields to our accommodation while the bus continues there with our luggage. We can expect today's 8-kilometre/5-mile walk to take around two hours and 30 minutes across gently undulating terrain.

Dag 3

Wandelen in Pu Luong Reservaat

Today, we'll head out to hike among the beautiful landscapes of the Pu Luong Reserve, making plenty of stops along the way. We also plan to spend time in some of the villages of the Thai minority tribe and have a picnic lunch en route. Today's leisurely hike of approximately 10 kilometres/6.2 miles will take around five hours across gently undulating terrain.

Dag 4

Ochtendwandeling; terugkeer naar Hanoi

We have another walk ahead of us this morning, rambling alongside the bubbling river with its vast wooden waterwheels which transport water to irrigate the terraced paddy fields. We'll return to the hustle and bustle of Hanoi later today with time in the evening to see a traditional water puppet performance (optional). These puppet shows date back to the 11th century, and performances took place in the flooded rice fields of the villages in the Red River Delta. This morning's walk covers approximately 5.5 kilometres/3.4 miles and is expected to take around two hours.

Dag 5

Wandeltocht in Hanoi; rit naar Halong Bay

This morning, we'll discover more of Hanoi outside of the Old Quarter on a walking tour. Architecturally styled like a French provincial town with tree-lined boulevards, the city is wonderfully nostalgic. Among the interesting sights that we'll visit are the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Confucius Temple and the Presidential Palace. Ho Chi Minh himself chose not to live in the Presidential Palace; he preferred a simple teak stilt house which we'll see in the Palace grounds. This afternoon, we hop back on the bus and drive to our hotel at Halong Bay in the Gulf of Tonkin. We can expect today's 5-kilometre/3.1-mile walking tour to take around four hours including sightseeing.

Dag 6

Junk Cruise rond Halong Bay; 's nachts trein naar Hue

All aboard - this morning, we have an adventurous start with a junk cruise to see the romantic scenery of Halong Bay. Along the way, watch as we pass by thousands of jagged limestone islands that rise out of the jade-green waters like the hairy scales of a submerged dragon. In fact, Halong means: 'where the dragon descends to the sea', and as legend has it, the rugged seascape was created by the pounding tail of a dragon as he ran from the mountains into the sea, carving the islands in his wake. During our cruise, we'll stop at a grotto beneath towering cliffs and perhaps visit a beach. We'll enjoy a delicious freshly caught seafood lunch onboard. After disembarking, we return to our hotel in Hanoi to freshen up before boarding the 'Reunification Express' to Hue. We travel in 'soft sleeper' class on the train in four or six berth cabins. All bedding is provided and toilets can be found at the end of each carriage. Please note, while we endeavour to keep the group together, sometimes you might be sharing the overnight journey with locals or passengers of a different gender.

Dag 7

Middagwandeling rond de Citadel van Hue

Awaking aboard the train, we pass through a rural landscape of seemingly endless rice paddies before arriving in the city of Hue mid-morning. We'll have some time to freshen up after our journey and relax before we head out to explore the city. This afternoon we will discover Hue's history on a walking tour around the Imperial Citadel. Located on the left bank of the river, the palace was built by the Nguyen dynasty and was a copy of the Forbidden City in Beijing. Although most of the inner part of the city was totally destroyed during the Tet Offensive in 1968, the outer walls and the west wing remain a reminder of the palace's former glory. We can expect today's 7-kilometre/4.4-mile walking tour to take around three hours and 30 minutes including sightseeing.

Dag 8

Wandeling door dorpjes; cruise op de Parfumrivier

This morning, we drive out of the city to enjoy a hike through the countryside and villages overlooking the Huong Giang River, better known as the Perfume River. Exploring on foot allows us to observe rural life up close and our leader is always on hand to explain what we see. Various cottage industries take place in the villages here including silk painting, bronze casting and incense stick production. The river supposedly got its name from the aromas carried by the river downstream from the forests and mountains of its source. Near the end of our walk, we'll stop on Vong Canh Hill to admire the great view of the river down below before descending to board our own boat for a leisurely cruise along the river back to Hue. Today's hike of approximately 8 kilometres/5 miles will take around three hours. We'll walk along village footpaths and the terrain is undulating.

Dag 9

Rit naar het relaxte stadje Hoi An

Vandaag genieten we van een schilderachtige rit zuidwaarts naar Hoi An, waarbij we onderweg de spectaculaire Hai Van Pas oversteken en langs landelijke taferelen van rieten, houten huizen en limoengroene rijstvelden en panoramische uitzichten op zee rijden. De UNESCO Werelderfgoedstad Hoi An was in de 17e en 18e eeuw een van de drukste internationale handelshavens van Zuidoost-Azië. De stad werd in de 16e eeuw voor het eerst gekoloniseerd door de Portugezen en heeft vandaag de dag nog steeds haar middeleeuwse charme, met veel van haar oude gebouwen die uitstekend bewaard zijn gebleven. De middag is vrijgelaten om Hoi An in je eigen tempo te verkennen. Je kunt ervoor kiezen de Japanse brug of enkele van de Chinese tempels en vergaderzalen in de oude stad te bezoeken. Er zijn ook veel winkels, bars en restaurants en het is een geweldige plek om souvenirs te kopen, kleding op maat te laten maken of gewoon de wereld voorbij te zien gaan in een café aan de rivier.

Dag 10

Wandeling naar de Cham tempels in My Son

Today we drive for around an hour from Hoi An and enjoy a hike through a hilly landscape of pine forest and grasslands to the ancient Cham site of My Son. The Chams were dynastic lords who rejected the authority of China and established their own kingdom in what is now Vietnam. Although they benefited from strong sea links with the rest of South East Asia, the kingdom's interior could not supply sufficient food for a strong military force. For 1000 years they managed to stave off attacks by the Vietnamese and Chinese, before being overcome by the Vietnamese in the 15th century. The site is impressive, even though much of it was bombed in the 1960s and there are several groupings of Cham temples which we can visit. We can expect today's 9-kilometre/5.6-mile hike to take around 4 hours and 30 minutes across undulating terrain with a high point of 168 meters/551 feet.

Dag 11

Reis naar de Mekong Delta

We have an early start ahead of us this morning, but we'll be sure to make time for coffee. After a short drive to Danang Airport first thing, we fly to Ho Chi Minh City, from where we drive further south to Cai Be in the Mekong Delta. Surrounded by lush and fertile land the area is home to small villages and swaying coconut palms. We'll take a walk in the village to see the local Delta life. Later, we'll hop on a boat to one of the Delta's island where we'll spend the night in a local guesthouse. Our homestay features a mix of twin and triple rooms with attached bathrooms. While we're here, we'll get the chance to taste the local produce, including coconut, fruits, rice and of course fish. We can expect today's 4-kilometre/2.5-mile hike to take around 90 minutes.

Dag 12

Wandeling in de Mekongdelta; rit naar Ho Chi Minh Stad

This morning, we plan a walk on the island, stopping off along the way to observe some of the traditional cottage industries of the Delta such as the production of rice paper and coconut sweets. Other glimpses of everyday life may include seeing people catching fish from the river, or mending baskets and repairing tools by the riverbank. Departing by boat once more, we meet our bus and drive to our final destination of the trip, Ho Chi Minh City. Still unofficially referred to as 'Saigon', the city is the largest in Vietnam with a population of around 8 million. You'll find an eclectic mix of the traditional and the new, where pagodas and markets compete alongside the trappings of Vietnam's newly discovered entrepreneurial spirit. We can expect today's 8.5-kilometre/5.3-mile hike to take around 3 hours across at a leisurely pace. The terrain of the Delta is flat.

Dag 13

Wandeling door Oud Saigon; vrije middag om te verkennen

This morning, we walk around the central sights of Old Saigon, now known as District 1 of Ho Chi Minh City. We see the Notre Dame Cathedral and the GPO building as well as some of the old French Colonial hotels such as The Rex. We then continue to the Independence Palace (renamed the Reunification Hall) and the War Remnants Museum. The afternoon is free for you to explore the city further, perhaps with a visit to the huge Ben Thanh market for some shopping. We can expect today's 5-kilometre/3.1-mile walking tour to take around 4 hours including sightseeing.

Dag 14

Bezoek aan de Cu Chi tunnels; terug naar Ho Chi Minh Stad waar de reis eindigt

This morning we take a short drive out of the city to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground command base which was a major part of the 1968 Tet Offensive. If you're up to experiencing the claustrophobic conditions the Viet Cong lived in, there's the opportunity to crawl through a small, specially adapted section of the tunnels. We'll finish up around 1.30pm, and you're free to depart from our hotel any time after. If your flight is later in the day, luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you'd like an airport transfer today, you'll need to depart from Tan Son Nat International Airport (SGN), which is around a 30-minute drive from the hotel. If you wish to join the morning excursion to Cu Chi Tunnels, the earliest time your flight can depart is 5pm.

End point

4A Thi Sách, Bến Nghé, Quận 1, Hồ Chí Minh 700000, Vietnam

14:00

Tour Details

accommodation

1 nacht eenvoudige homestay

4 nachten eenvoudig hotel

5 nachten standaard hotel

1 nachten eenvoudige overnachtingstrein

2 nachten eenvoudig paalwoning

flights

Internationale vluchten zijn niet in de prijs van de rondreis inbegrepen

guide

Reisleiders zijn eenvoudigweg de lijm die onze reizen samenhoudt. Ze worden gekozen om hun reiservaring en hun mensenkennis en worden grondig opgeleid door Explore, dat algemeen erkend wordt als een van de beste opleidingen in de sector. Het uiteindelijke doel van een Tour Leader is ervoor te zorgen dat iedereen goed verzorgd is en een fantastische reis heeft. Ze zijn er om ervoor te zorgen dat de reislogistiek soepel verloopt, dat gezondheid en veiligheid in acht genomen worden en geven uitgebreide briefings bij het begin en tijdens de hele reis.

insurance

Insurance is not included. Travel insurance is required for this tour. Please make sure you are adequately covered.

meals

Een belangrijk facet van onze verantwoordelijke benadering van toerisme is dat we onze groepen aanmoedigen te eten in plaatselijke restaurants die plaatselijk verbouwd voedsel bereiden. We geven de klanten de keuze wat hun maaltijden betreft en maken geen gebruik van nogal flauwe en onpersoonlijke hotelrestaurants of all-inclusive opties

12 ontbijten

2 Lunches

3 Diners

others

Alle accommodatie, activiteiten en maaltijden die in de reisbeschrijving staan zijn inbegrepen in de totale reissom Je krijgt ook een gratis transfer van en naar de luchthaven als je op dag 1 van de reis aankomt en op de laatste dag vertrekt en je internationale vluchtgegevens hebt doorgegeven. Eventuele visumkosten, zakgeld en fooien zijn niet in de prijs van de reis inbegrepen. Je kunt ook extra overnachtingen boeken aan het begin en eind van de reis; de kosten van deze overnachtingen en eventuele transfers worden apart vermeld.

transport

Bus, Boot, Vlucht, Trein

Good to know

Currency

VND

Dong

Vietnam

Plugs and adapters

Plug type G

Customer reviews

Overall

4.5

Itinerary

4.3

Guide

4.8

Transport

4.7

Accommodation

4.2

Food

4.6

Operator

4.5

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