11 Day Northern Mountains & Southern Islands

11 Day Northern Mountains & Southern Islands
Experience the French-influenced flavors of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, meet hillside ethnic tribes in misty Sapa and relax on pristine tropical beaches as you journey to remote corners in Vietnam’s north and south. This tour is ideal for those travelling between February and June, when weather in the northern mountains and southern coast is idyllic – although the rice paddies are stunning year round.

Begin your adventure in colonial Hanoi with a visit to the Temple of Literature and the Presidential Palace. Have a bite at the local spot Anthony Bourdain and President Barack Obama dined in. In tranquil Sapa, stay in a magnificent eco-lodge, where your private balcony overlooks towering peaks and endless valleys. Bike along trails winding through rice paddy terraces and charming hilltribe villages, and browse colorful seasonal produce and handicrafts at a local market.

Marvel at the ingenuity of wartime necessity at the amazing underground complex of tunnels in Cu Chi in southern Vietnam, dating back to the Vietnam War. Stay in buzzing Ho Chi Minh City and tour its magnificent cathedrals, markets and the French-influenced Central Post Office. Cap off your incredible Vietnam journey with a few days on the exotic island of Phu Quoc, where dazzling beaches, hidden coves, and tropical jungle are part of the everyday life. Feed the need for adrenaline by snorkeling the tropical coral reefs, and hop on a bicycle and experience the landscape of stunning canals, rice fields and long stretches of sandy beaches along the island’s alluring coast.

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