Journey through Vietnam

Discover Vietnam’s natural beauty, abiding tradition, and profoundly hospitable people on this comprehensive 15-day small group journey.  Begin with sightseeing in French-accented Hanoi. Explore the diverse Ancient Quarter on foot, visit Da Bing Square (which includes the Presidential Palace), and tour the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, also known as the “Hanoi Hilton” during the Vietnam War. Wend through Ha Long Bay’s breathtaking waterscape on a leisurely boat tour.  Stay at a beachside resort in Da Nang and tour the acclaimed Cham Museum.  Visit Hoi An’s charming Old Town (a UNESCO site), take a cooking class, and see local life up close at a farming settlement.  In ancient Hue, explore the historic Imperial Citadel, another UNESCO site.  Cruise the Perfume River to peaceful Thien Mu Pagoda.  Travel on to Can Tho and experience river life, exploring the storied Mekong Delta’s tributaries and a floating market by sampan.  Your journey concludes in vibrant Saigon where touring includes the Reunification Palace, the History Museum, and the notorious Cu Chi Tunnels.  Discover Angkor Wat’s amazing temples and statuary from the Angkorian Empire, and also the Cambodian capital of Phnom Penh, an optional 3-day/2-night Cambodia extension.