V I E T N A M C O A S TA L V O YA G E : F R O M H A L O N G B AY T O H O C H I M I N H C I T Y
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• Venture into the tunnels of Vinh Moc, and visit the ancient Cham site of My Son. • Experience the captivating cities of Hue, Hanoi, and Hoi An with our experts. • Cruise fabled Ha Long Bay, and explore Van Phong Bay and Con Dao National Park.
National Geographic Orion for the remainder of the trip | Meals: 3B, 3L, 4D DAYS 6–9 I HUE/DA NANG/HOI AN/ QUI NHON Dock in Chan May and head inland to Hue to visit markets, royal tombs, and the stunning Imperial City. From vibrant Da Nang, set out to discover treasured sites with our guides, from the UNESCO World Heritage site of My Son to the medieval lanes of Hoi An. Take a cooking class with a local chef, or head for the Marble Mountains to hike to a Buddhist cave sanctuary. Cruise to Qui Nhon, and travel inland to see the Cham towers of Banh It and the Quang Trung Museum. Meals: 4B, 4L, 4D DAYS 1–5 I U.S./HANOI, VIETNAM/ HA LONG BAY/VINH MOC Fly overnight to Hanoi and gather for a welcome reception. Discover enchanting Hanoi on a guided tour, then embark the ship in Haiphong. Board a traditional-style junk for a cruise among the spectacular karst landscapes of Ha Long Bay, and visit a floating village. Venture to the infamous demilitarized zone (DMZ), and explore the tunnels dug for safe harbor during the war. Hotel Sofitel Metropole Hanoi;
DAYS 10–14 I VAN PHONG BAY/CON DAO NATIONAL PARK/HO CHI MINH CITY Explore the dunes and mangroves of spectacular Van Phong Bay and swim in its turquoise waters. In Port Dayot, see fishermen in basket boats paddling between colorful fishing boats. Discover the historic, jungle-covered islands of Con Dao National Park on hikes and excursions by Zodiac or kayak. Then cruise to Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, and set off on a tour of its historic sites, temples, and pagodas. Meals: 5B, 4L, 4D
Expedition Cruise
Light or Moderate
A diverse expedition team, including an Expedition Leader, a photo instructor, and local naturalists will accompany this trip.
Alison Wright National Geographer Photographer Named a National Geographic Traveler of the Year in 2013, award-winning photojournalist Alison Wright documents cultures and people with a focus on the human condition. Her work has been featured in National Geographic magazine, and she has published 10 books. Her foundation, Faces of Hope, supports education and healthcare for women and children around the world.
INFORMATION This trip is operated in collaboration with Lindblad Expeditions.
Dates: This expedition is offered in October. Prices are per person, based on double occupancy, and vary by cabin category. Single supplement applies; please see our website. Airfare is not included in the price. All prices and fares are quoted in U.S. dollars and subject to change. This itinerary is for informational purposes only and is subject to change at any time without notice.
Above: Steep karst formations shelter the floating village of Cua Van in Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay.
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