Feb 2025

Cultural | Adventure Tour

Vietnam
Hanoi – Ha Long Bay – Hue Imperial City – Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City

March / April 2026

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DAY 1: CAPE TOWN – HANOI
The day has finally arrived!

A Travel and Sport representative will meet you at Cape Town

International Airport, from where you will prepare for departure to
Hanoi International Airport, Vietnam.

Pre-departure meeting: 3 hours prior to departure at the Airport.

Accommodation: Overnight flight

Meals: Inflight meals

DAY 2: HANOI
Arrive at Hanoi International Airport, Vietnam.

Upon arrival in Hanoi you will be welcomed by your tour guide at Noi
Bai Airport and transferred to your accommodation in Hanoi capital to
check in for two nights.

In the evening, attend a Water Puppet Show and enjoy a welcome

dinner at a local restaurant.

Transfer to your accommodation to enjoy time at leisure.

Did you know: Vietnam is famous for several things, from ancient towns,
UNESCO heritage sites, and serene beaches to scrumptious Pho and different
kinds of coffee.

Annam, which originated as a Chinese name in the seventh century, was the
common name of the country during the colonial period. Nationalist writer
Phan Bội Châu revived the name "Vietnam" in the early 20th century.

Accommodation: Moon View Hotel/ ROH Room or similar

Transport: Private coach
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3: HANOI – HA LONG BAY – HANOI
Enjoy breakfast at leisure.

Leave Hanoi in the morning for Halong Bay, the World Heritage Area of
outstanding natural beauty on the ocean.

Upon arrival, get on the private boat cruising around the islands, islets,
caves, and grottos. Enjoy a seafood lunch on the boat before taking a
short excursion to Thien Cung cave or Dau Go cave.

Fun Fact: Ha Long Bay today is the result of long-term geological evolution,
influenced by many factors. The most remarkable events are the formation of
the limestone layer more than 1,000m thick during the Carboniferous and
Permian period (240 to 340 million years ago); and the development of the
Halong depression during the Neogene period (10 to 26 million years ago). The
erosion process forming the limestone plain was most active in the Quaternary
Pleistocene epoch (11,000 to 2 million years ago).

Tonight, return to your accommodation and enjoy dinner at a local

restaurant.

Accommodation: Moon View Hotel/ ROH Room or similar

Transport: Private coach and boat transfer
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 4: HANOI - HUE IMPERIAL

Enjoy breakfast at leisure.

This morning, start with a visit to the Ethnology Museum, depicting all
aspects of life, activities, customs, and habits of the 54 ethnic groups of
Vietnam. Enjoy lunch is at local restaurant.

This Afternoon, continue to visit Temple of Literature, the first

university of Vietnam, constructed in 1070. Its gardens and well-
preserved architecture will offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam’s past.
Early dinner at local restaurant.

The Temple of Literature was founded in 1070 by Emperor Ly Thanh Tong to

worship Chinese philosopher Confucius. It then became the first university of
Vietnam, also known as the Imperial Academy. Until the colonial period, it had
been open for over 700 years and taught hundreds of renowned scholars and
mandarins.

This evening, take the night train to Hue Imperial. Soft sleeper cabin.

Accommodation: New Livitrans Express/ 4berths/ cabin

or similar
Transport: Private coach and train transfer
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 5: HUE IMPERIAL
Train will be arriving at Hue Station in the morning, you will be met at
the station and transferred to your hotel, enjoy breakfast & leave your
luggage at the hotel.

Enjoy a full day of guided tours in Hue! Visit the Imperial Citadel and
the King Khai Dinh Tomb. You will also be visiting the King Tu Duc
Tomb and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Break for lunch at a local restaurant.

This afternoon, embark on a boat cruise along the Perfume River to

admire the beautiful sunset and a Traditional Vietnamese Folk Song
whilst on board.

Transfer to your hotel for dinner at a local restaurant and leisure time.

Accommodation: Thanh Lich Hotel/ Deluxe City View or similar

Transport: Private coach and boat transfer
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 6: HUE IMPERIAL – HOI AN

Enjoy breakfast at leisure.

Meet your private coach for transfer to the town of Hoi An through the
Hai Van Pass and Lang Co Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in
Vietnam! Stop to visit the Cham Museum, which is the open air
collection of Cham sculptures, which depict and give a better
understanding of the Cham Culture.

Enjoy lunch, thereafter, take a walk through the beautiful old town, see
the Japanese covered bridge, the Chinese Assembly Halls, as well as
some typical 18th century Vietnamese houses. Wander through the
vibrant riverside market where you can also see local residents raise
silkworms and produce silk for Hoi An's burgeoning textile industry.

Did you know: Khai Dinh tomb is considered a breakthrough among ancient
tomb systems by its own distinctive design. Unlike other royal tombs, the tomb
of Khai Dinh features two life size bronze statues of its eponymous king, one
sitting and one standing. The sitting statue is put on a golden throne in the Khai
Thanh sanctuary.

Check into your hotel, settle in and enjoy dinner later this evening.

Accommodation: White Lotus Hoi An Hotel/ Deluxe Balcony City

View or similar
Transport: Private coach
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 7: HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY
Enjoy breakfast at leisure.

Check out and transfer to Da Nang Airport for your short flight to Ho
Chi Minh City! On arrival enjoy lunch at a local restaurant, before your
afternoon activities start!

This afternoon visit the Cu Chi tunnels, these underground tunnels in

Cu Chi were created during the Vietnamese – American war. The tunnel
system stretches over 200km and consists of three levels in depth (from
8 to 12m). You will have the chance to crawl through a section of this
amazing system of tunnels to experience it for yourself.

Enjoy dinner in the city this evening as you share stories about the day.

Accommodation: Sunrise Central Hotel/ Deluxe Room

or similar
Transport: Private coach and flight transfer
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

DAY 8: HO CHI MINH CITY - MEKONG DELTA

- HO CHI MINH
Enjoy breakfast at leisure.

After breakfast depart for My Tho. On arrival, board your private boat
and cruise along the small creek to the Mekong River estuary, to
Phoenix Island and stop at a garden restaurant for Vietnamese lunch.
The motorized boat will continue its cruise along natural creeks and
quiet villages in Ben Tre Province. Visit orchards, bee - keeping farm,
and taste natural honey and honey wine, enjoy tropical fruit, traditional
music, wander around a local distillery, explore the local coconut candy
production process, and taste candy & coconut pulp. Return transfer to
Ho Chi Minh City.

This afternoon, visit the Reunification Palace, which used to be the

residence of the President of the Republic of Vietnam. Stop at the War
Remnants Museum, where you will gain insights into the Vietnam War.
Visit Notre Dame Cathedral and the Old Post Office, two of the most
famous and oldest examples of classical French colonial architecture.
Finish off with some shopping at Ben Thanh Market.

Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant, which marks your last night in

Vietnam.

Accommodation: Sunrise Central Hotel/ Deluxe Room or similar

Transport: Private coach and boat transfer
Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
DAY 9: HO CHI MINH CITY – CAPE TOWN
Enjoy breakfast at leisure.

At the appropriate time, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Fun Fact: The Mekong River is one of the most significant and longest rivers in
Southeast Asia, stretching for over 4,900 km from the Tibetan Plateau to the
South China Sea. It passes through six countries: China, Myanmar, Laos,
Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam.

In the evening, enjoy dinner at the hotel as well as time to further

explore your surroundings.

Accommodation: Overnight flight

Transport: Private coach transfer and flight
Meals: Breakfast and inflight meals

DAY 10: CAPE TOWN

Arrive in Cape Town filled with wonderful memories.

Welcome home!
 TOUR SUMMARY
18 PAX Price is based on an exchange rate of
R 51 990pp (16 students & 2 staff) R18.60 to USD1 and is subject to change
22 PAX Price is based on an exchange rate of
R 49 990pp (20 students & 2 staff) R18.60 to USD1 and is subject to change

INCLUSIONS
Days 10 Days; 7 Nights
Cape Town – Hanoi
Ho Chi Minh City – Cape Town
Flights
Flights are based on R17 000pp and are subject to change
Private transportation as indicated in the programme
Other Transport Boat cruises
Overnight sleeper train

CITY NIGHTS DESCRIPTION

Hanoi 2
Overnight train 1
Accommodation 3* Hotel Accommodation or similar
Hue 1 Twin & multishare students, twin for
staff
Hoi An 1
Ho Chi Minh City 2
BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER
Meals
Daily X6 X7

Excursions As mentioned in the program

Tour Backpack Each traveller will receive a complimentary travel backpack

Current Airport
Airport taxes are subject to change
Taxes
Tipping Included for drivers and guides
Each person travelling will be required to apply for a Vietnamese e-Visa.
Visas Visa costs estimated at USD35 per person are included in the tour price.
Hepstar Travel Insurance included for all travelers. Insurance is activated upon
Travel Insurance receipt of the 2nd payment as per the payment schedule.

PRICE EXCLUDES
• Any item not listed in the itinerary above, for example: other meals, excursions, other
Extras transport or service not mentioned or mentioned as optional
 NOTES
• Prices are net per person, based on a sharing basis. Multi-share for learners unless
otherwise specified
• A Tour Manager is only included if specified as such in the inclusions section of the tour
summary.
• A change in the quoted room sharing will have an influence on the tour price
• Game venues are not finalised until ± 2 weeks prior to departure. Travel and Sport cannot
be held liable by supporters, not traveling through us, for changes.
• All prices quoted are based on tariffs & fares currently available, as well as prevailing rates
Regarding Price of exchange (R18.60 to USD1) & therefore these prices are subject to change without prior
notification.
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