Vietnam : Viet Nam At… (trip)
Vietnam : Viet Nam At The Crossroads
- Hanoi Airport, Vietnam
- Culture & Nature
| from $2,000* per person | 14 Days | October |
| Comfort accommodations | Exertion level: 3 | |
| Operator: Global Exchange Reality Tours | 12 people max | |
Travel to Vietnam with Global Exchange and see how 35 years after the end of the American War, Vietnam is faring after years of war, deprivation and now command capitalism. We will meet Vietnamese who are inventing their future and confidently entering global markets. Vietnam now has a thriving tourism industry and rapidly growing economy while working to maintain and expand health care, education, poverty alleviation programs and civil liberties. You will visit schools, factories, clinics and be able to meet artists, writers, politicians, teachers, musicians, farmers and environmentalists.
The emphasis of this tour will be on Vietnam's societal reconstruction, cultural resurgence and unique mix of Socialism and Capitalism. Global Exchange tours to Vietnam and travel from Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) in the south. We cannot go to central Vietnam because it is typhoon season. Weather during the late fall to early winter is cool to warm, but not hot.
Early arrival or later departure is fine- and our excellent Vietnam tour operator can help make additional arrangements for individuals. On this once-in-a-lifetime trip see for yourself the contrasts that comprise modern Vietnam.
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Locations visited/nearby
Vietnam, Southeast Asia
Itinerary
October 10: Arrive in Ha Noi - MondayArrival, check into Hotel
2 PM: Orientation with Trip Leader
3 PM: Visit Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple. Walking tour of Hanoi
ancient quarter
7 PM: Dinner
October 11: Ha Noi - Tuesday
Breakfast
8 AM: President Ho Chi Minh’s house and museum. One-pillar pagoda.
Lunch
2 PM: Meeting with a history professor that will present an overview of the
Vietnamese culture and society
5 PM: Art Viet Nam
7 PM: Dinner and discussion
October 12: Ha Noi - Wednesday
Breakfast
Meet with a young Ha noi artist – introduction to Ha noi art scene
Lunch
Drive to Ha Long
Overnight in Ha Long
October 13: Ha Long-Ha Noi - Thursday
Breakfast
Leave for Ha Long bay
Lunch on boat
Explore Ha Long by boat or kayak
Return to Ha Noi
Dinner
October 14: Ha Noi- Ha Giang - Friday
Breakfast
Bus to Ha Giang
Staying in local eco-resort
Dinner
October 15: Ha Giang Province - Saturday
Breakfast
Bus to Meo Vac, Ha Giang Province
Lunch on the Road
Visit local communities
Dinner & Overnight Meo Vac
October 16: Meo Vac Dong Van - Sunday
Breakfast
Visit an eco-project run by Zao
Lunch on the road
Spectacular Drive to Dong Van
Visit local communities
Dinner & Overnight Dong Van
October 17: Dong Van Pan Hou - Monday
Breakfast
Visit Lung Phin market
Lunch on the road
Check into a local eco-lodge
Dinner
October 18: Pan Hou-Ha noi - Tuesday
Breakfast
Lunch on the road
Check into a floating Hotel
Dinner Cha Ca
October 19: Ha noi - Wednesday
Breakfast
Free morning
Lunch
Afternoon Visit Temple of Literature or Museum of Ethnology
Dinner
October 20: Ha Noi to Ho Chi Minh City - Thursday
Breakfast
Checkout. Leave for Ho Chi Minh City
Check into Hotel
Saigon War Museum and visit Unification Palace
Tour of Saigon
Dinner
October 21: Ho Chi Minh City - Friday
Breakfast
Free morning
Lunch
Meeting with NGOs
October 22: Ho Chi Minh City - Saturday
Breakfast
8 AM: Meeting with local activist
Visit to local Gallery
Free Time
Farewell dinner and evaluation
October 23: Ho Chi Minh City - Sunday
Check out hotel
Flight home
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