With thoughts of conflict banished to history, Vietnam is nothing less than mesmerizing. And peaceful, as you’ll discover in its countless serene temples and during our exclusive Hermes overnight stay on a traditional junk amidst an archipelago of limestone towers. We’ll travel the length of this coastal gem, from Hanoi to Hue, Hoi An to Saigon – on a journey punctuated by gracious people in colorful markets and grand palaces and tombs emerging from an emerald-green landscape. Join Hermes, and discover the rich past and promising future of an ever-evolving country.

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• Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature, Museum of Ethnology, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple
• Rickshaw ride through Hanoi’s Old Quarter
• Water Puppet show
• Full day and overnight aboard a traditional Vietnamese junk on Ha Long Bay, with opportunities for active exploration
• Hue, including Thien Mu Pagoda, Imperial Citadel, and the tombs of emperors Minh Mang, Tu Duc and Khai Dinh
• Hoi An, including Japanese Bridge, Phuc Kien Pagoda, Phung Hung Old Merchant House, and the Quang Dong Assembly Hall
• Saigon, including History Museum, Reunification Palace, War Crimes Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, French-Colonial post office, and Chinatown
• Accommodations for 8 nights in 5-star hotels and 1 night onboard a traditional Vietnamese junk on Ha Long Bay
• Services of a Hermes Tours escort
• Services of an expert, local guide in all cities
• $100 per person savings if you reserve 5 months before departure!
• Extend your trip to Siem Reap, Cambodia and experience Angkor Wat plus more of the acient city.
  

Hanoi:  Sofitel Metropole

Ha Long Bay: Jasmine Junk, (Premium cabin)

Hue: La Residence

Hoi An: Victoria

Ho Chi Minh (Saigon): Sofitel Plaza

Siem Reip: Le Meridien The closest hotel to the legendary temples of Angkor Wat, Le Méridien Angkor puts guests footsteps from the sites of ancient Cambodia—from the spectacular sunsets at the Bakheng Hill to the ruins of the central island at Neak Pean temple.

Included:
Please note that the above cost includes all accommodation in 5 star, gay friendly hotels, with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips and service charges. Airport transfers on designated arrival/departure days, tips to local drivers/guides, ,All activities as outlined in the itinerary; all meals as per itinerary; economy class air tickets between cities, the services of a Hermes Tours Escort throughout the trip; all ground transportation as per itinerary; Entrance fees to all sites on itinerary.

Not Included:
International airfare to/from Vietnam; passport & visa fees if applicable; personal travel medical & cancellation insurance; meals and activities not specifically included in the itinerary; services of a personal nature like alcohol; soft drinks; bottled water; laundry; telephone calls; faxes as well as customary tips your Hermes Tours escort.

Visas:
Canadian and American passport holders are required to have visas to enter Vietnam for tourism purposes.

US Residents: Vietnam Embassy in DC. The current fee is $65 USD.

Canadian Residents: Vietnam Embassy in Ottawa. The cuurent fee is $79 CAD

Shots and Immunizations:
There are no shots that are required for travel to Vietnam but Hermes Tours does recommend that your tetanus booster be up to date.

Currency and Money Issues:
It is very easy to withdraw money from ATMs located throughout the country as well as to use your Visa or MasterCard. The American Express card is less widely accepted. Travelers checks are also accepted however can carry a heavy commission fee. We recommend to travelers to bring only a small amount of cash and/or travelers checks and to rather use their ATM and credit cards while traveling.

Making a reservation with a deposit will be considered to be consent to the following conditions:
Hermes Tours reserve the right to accept or decline any person as a member of the tour at any time and to make whatever changes become necessary with or without notice. Guaranteed departure with a minimum of 8 participants.

Hermes Tours is not responsible for airline cancellation or change penalties incurred by individual tour participants for air tickets purchased prior to notification that the tour is a confirmed departure. Travel cancellation insurance would cover these costs should the tour be cancelled.

Hermes Tours does not accept responsibility in whole or in part for any delay, loss, accidents, personal injury, sickness, medical expenses, or property damage occasioned by fault of any person from whatever cause. All participants are required to sign a standard liability form.