Hoi An and Saigon
Four slow days in the lantern town, then three in the city that never stops.
- Length
- 7 days, 6 nights
- Route
- Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
- Price
- $1,190 a person
- Style
- Private tour, Classic tours, Food & culture
Hoi An is best walked early and late, when the yellow walls catch the light and the lanterns come on. Then Saigon, for food and energy. A good first trip, or a long weekend stretched to a week.
Highlights
- The old town at dawn and by lantern light
- Basket boats in the Cam Thanh coconut forest
- A street-food evening in Saigon by scooter
Choose your dates
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Da Nang, on to Hoi An
Pick-up at Da Nang airport and a 45-minute drive south to Hoi An. Evening free in the old town.
- Meals
- On your own
- Night
- Hotel in Hoi An
- Guide
- Not included today
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Day 2
The old town on foot
The Japanese Bridge, the assembly halls and a merchant house still lived in by the same family, before the tour buses arrive.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Night
- Hotel in Hoi An
- Guide
- English-speaking local guide
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Day 3
Coconut forest and a cooking class
Paddle a round basket boat through the Cam Thanh water palms, then buy at the market and cook lunch with a local family.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Night
- Hotel in Hoi An
- Guide
- English-speaking local guide
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Day 4
A free day in Hoi An
Cycle to An Bang beach, have clothes made, or do nothing at all.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Night
- Hotel in Hoi An
- Guide
- Not included today
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Day 5
Fly to Saigon
Morning flight from Da Nang. In the evening, ride pillion through District 4 and District 5 for six street-food stops.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Night
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
- Guide
- English-speaking local guide
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Day 6
Saigon
The palace, the post office, the markets and the alleys behind them, at your own pace.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
- Night
- Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City
- Guide
- English-speaking local guide
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Day 7
Depart
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat airport. Tour ends.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Guide
- Not included today
What the price covers
Included
- Hotels as listed, twin or double rooms
- Meals as listed (B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner)
- Private car and driver for every transfer
- English-speaking local guide on touring days
- Entrance fees and boat trips in the itinerary
- Bottled water in the car
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel insurance
- Drinks and meals not listed
- Tips for guide and driver
