Vietnam & Indonesia Tour with Bali Vacation

About This Trip

On this 15-day Southeast Asian vacation, you will first spend nine days in Vietnam to experience the country's most iconic highlights, such as the hectic Old Hanoi, the captivating Halong Bay, the lovely Hoi An ancient town, the extraordinary Ba Na Hills, the rural life in the Mekong Delta, and the historic metropolis of Ho Chi Minh City. Then, you will spend five days in Bali, one of the finest tropical paradises in Indonesia, visiting Ubud's traditional culture and dance as well as Sanur's local villages and white-sand beaches.

Itinerary Summary

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PLACE

HIGHLIGHTS
1 - 9

Vietnam

Hanoi: Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Old Quarter Rickshaw Ride
Halong Bay: 2-Day Scenic Cruise
Hoi An: Local Fishing Village, Hoi An Ancient Town
Da Nang: Ba Na Hills, Museum of Cham, Marble Mountains
Ho Chi Minh City: Cu Chi Tunnels, War Remnants, Mekong Delta
10 - 15

Indonesia

Ubud: Besakih Temple, Lake Batur, Barong & Keris Dance
Sanur: Local Village Visit, Free Beach Time

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Itinerary

Day 1: Hanoi, Arrival
On arrival at Noi Bai International Airport in Hanoi, your private guide will greet you with Odynovo logo and then transfer you to the hotel in the center of Hanoi. As the hotel is located close to parks, restaurants, and cafes, it is very convenient to go out for a little adventure on your own.
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Day 2: Hanoi
In the morning, explore Hanoi by touring some major historic sites, including Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh's Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda, Hoa Lo Prison, and Temple of Literature. As one of the several temples in Vietnam dedicated to Confucius, it is an ideal place to learn about the ancient oriental architecture and history.
In the afternoon, you will visit the Museum of Ethnology that exhibits the cultural and historical patrimony of Vietnam's different ethnic groups. Later, experience 1-hour rickshaw tour cycling through the Old Quarter of Hanoi. The last stop is Hoan Kiem Lake, where you can visit Ngoc Son Temple and enjoy a water puppet show, one of the traditional Vietnamese art performances.
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Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay
As a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famous for original limestone karst geomorphology features, Halong Bay is not to be missed when you travel Vietnam. Today, you will be driven to Halong Bay to board your cruise. In the afternoon, take an excursion to Vung Vieng Floating Fishing Village, where you can enjoy kayaking around this area. If the weather is nice, don't forget to take some pictures with the spectacular sunset in the bay.
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- Halong Bay
Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Da Nang - Hoi An
If you are interested in, wake up early and practice Tai Chi on the open deck. This morning, you will have a light breakfast and then climb 400 steps to visit Thien Canh Son Cave. Once inside, the geology is captivating. After the tour, enjoy brunch on the deck and be ready to check out. The cruise will arrive at the pier at 10:45 am. Your tour guide and driver are waiting here to pick you up to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
Upon arrival, you will meet your local guide and then head to Hoi An, Vietnam's most atmospheric and delightful town. Check into the hotel and enjoy the facilities such as the swimming pool. If you feel energized, you could get out to enjoy the night view of this ancient town.
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- Hoi An
Day 5: Hoi An
This morning, you will have a half-day Eco-tour to a fishing village. You could throw fishing nets into the sea to experience the traditional fishing techniques and paddle a unique bamboo basket boat to explore the tranquil waterways.
In the afternoon, your tour guide will take you to visit the 400-year-old Japanese Bridge, renowned Chinese Temple and former Vietnamese Merchant's House. He/she will tell you all the stories behind these historical relics.
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- Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An - Da Nang - Hoi An
Today, you will have a full-day excursion to Da Nang. The first stop will be Ba Na Hills, a hill resort located 1,500 meters above sea level. You can reach it via the longest cable car in the world. On the top, stroll around the French village with castles, temples and a tulip garden. Before going down the hill, walk through incredible Golden Bridge to enjoy the panorama view of the Da Nang.
In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Museum of Cham Sculpture, followed by the Marble Mountains. Actually, it is composed of five mountains, with several pagodas Buddhist, remnants of the Champa civilization and natural caves formed by erosion. Finally, make a stopover at My Khe Beach and then return to your hotel in Hoi An.
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- Hoi An
Day 7: Hoi An - Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will be escorted to Da Nang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon your arrival, your private guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, it is free for you to explore the surrounding area on your own.
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- Ho Chi Minh City
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City
This morning, set out for the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. This underground network connects villages around, making it a wonderful destination for all kinds of Vietnam tours. Later, drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Ben Thanh Market, followed by War Remnants Museum. The photos and stories from soldiers or photographers exhibited in the museum show how war really looks like.
Continue to visit Reunification Palace, which is a government building preserved almost exactly as it was in 1966. Finally, enjoy a leisure stroll pass through Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street to have a feel of "local flavor".
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- Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ho Chi Minh City
Today, your tour guide will take you to My Tho to enjoy a full-day Mekong Delta tour. You will pass through the bustling Thanh Tri Market, take a boat along the Tien River, visit a small coconut candy workshop and ride the horse-cart on the village. On the way back to Ho Chi Minh City, stop at Vinh Trang Pagoda for a short rest.
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Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Denpasar - Ubud
You will have some free time before your guide escorts you to the airport for your flight to Bali. On arrival at Ngurah Rai International Airport, your local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
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- Ubud
Day 11: Ubud - Sanur
Today your local guide will company you to taste a unique culture of Bali. The first stop is Batubulan Village, famous for stone carving. Here you may also have the opportunity to watch Barong and Kris Dance. Continue to Besakih Temple, known as the "Mother Temple of Bali", is perched on the slopes of Mount Agung. Afterward, head to Kintamani for dramatic views of the active volcano Mount Batur and serene Lake Batur.
In the afternoon, continue to visit Tirta Empul Temple, where you may observe Hindu devotees purifying themselves by means of ritual bathing. The last stop will be Goa Gajah Temple. After the tour, you will check in to another hotel that we carefully selected for you.
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Day 12: Sanur
Today is an interesting tour to experience the local daily life of Bali. Your local guide will transfer you to Marga Village and Cau Village to get a general impression of village life. After that, head to a communal farm to join the people in farming activities and learn the process how cacao is picked up from the tree until it is ready to drink in a hot chocolate in a traditional way. Your day on the farm concluded with traditional lunch and chocolate sorbet.
After the tour, you will return to the hotel and enjoy yourself.
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Day 13: Sanur
The next two days will be left for you to enjoy a beach holiday. You could swim in the huge pool or enjoy a lovely walk along the beachfront.
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Day 14: Sanur
Today is still a free day. You could head to a supermarket to buy some souvenir. After a busy day of shopping, you may want to relax. Lie on the beach chair with the ocean views would be a nice choice.
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Day 15: Sanur - Denpasar, Departure
After breakfast, you will enjoy some free time before being transferred to the airport in Denpasar for your homebound flight. Have a good day!
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