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Vietnam adventure – An epic 2 week Vietnam Itinerary

Travel

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It includes the best places to visit, where to stay and which activities and sights to see plus useful travel tips that we’ve picked up during our four visits to Vietnam.

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Your Vietnam adventure starts in Hanoi in the north. It’s frenzied, busy and the perfect introduction to Vietnamese culture.

Hanoi: Days 1 – 3

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Immerse yourself by wandering the streets and soaking up the atmosphere. It’s full on – the traffic, the chaotic pavements, the people, the infectious Hanoi vibe.

The Old Quarter

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It’s a mystical landscape where thousands of limestone karsts burst breathtakingly skywards from the depths of the sparkling, emerald-green South China Seas.

Halong Bay Cruise: Days 3 – 4

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Hue, and the Imperial City is the place to discover the ancient heart and soul of Vietnam. Explore ornate palaces, temples, gardens and courtyards.

Hue: Days 4 – 6

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Entering the ancient trading port is like stepping back in time and the photogenic town is somewhere I’d go back to in a heartbeat.

Hoi An: Days 6 – 11

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Head to Mui Ne on the coast for a couple of nights for more active pursuits like kite-surfing and the fabulous Mui Ne championship golf course.

Detour to Mui Ne

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Start your sightseeing in the city centre at Ho Chi Minh City Hall, a beautiful French colonial style building.

Ho Chi Minh City: Day 11 – 14

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