12-Day Tour of Vietnam

See Vietnam’s ornate pagodas, modern cities, and French colonial architecture on this guided tour. A boat ride on Halong Bay and a visit to the Imperial City are among the itinerary’s highlights. Along the way, you’ll have the chance to take several optional tours. This tour from Gate 1 Travel includes:

Flights & Transportation:

• Round-trip airfare from LAX
• Sightseeing per itinerary in a modern air-conditioned motorcoach
• Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
• All intra-flights: Ho Chi Minh to Da Nang and Hue to Hanoi
• For additional departure airports/pricing, contact Gate 1 Travel at 800-682-3333.
• Airline & flight times determined at time of booking

Hotels (10 nights + 1 overnight flight)

• 2 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Saigon Prince Hotel, the 4-star Liberty Central Saigon Centre Hotel, or the 4-star Hotel Paragon Saigon in Ho Chi Minh City
• 2 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Hoi An Trails Resort or the 4-star Mercure Hoi An Royal in Hoi An
• 2 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Mondial Hotel Hue or the 4-star Huong Giang in Hue
• 1 night of accommodations at the 4-star Royal Lotus Hotel Halong in Halong Bay
• 3 nights of accommodations at the 4-star Sunway Hotel or Chalcedony Hotel in Hanoi
• Hotel porterage
• Hotel taxes, fees, and service charges

Attractions & Meals

• 14 meals; 10 breakfasts, 1 lunch, and 3 dinners
• Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout
• Entrance fees per itinerary included
• Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
• Notre Dame Cathedral: Built in Ho Chi Minh City in the late 19th century, it typifies neo-Romanesque architecture with its iron spires and arched windows.
• Imperial City: The onetime home of Vietnam’s emperors, located in Hue, was designed to resemble Beijing’s Forbidden City.
• Halong Bay: More than 1,500 islands and limestone formations are scattered in the sea here.

Optional Tours & Upgrades

• Cu Chi tunnels, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War (day 3; $39/person)
• Thu Bon River: boat trip through fishing areas (day 5, with lunch; $50/person)
• Cyclo ride through Hue and dinner (day 6; $45/person)
• Thien Mu Pagoda (a seven-story temple) and a local village are two of the stops on a boat tour along the Perfume River (day 7, with lunch; $60/person).
• Thay Pagoda and nearby So Village (day 11, with lunch; $55/person)

Itinerary at a Glance

• Day 1: Depart for Vietnam on an overnight flight.
• Day 2: Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
• Day 3: Take an afternoon tour of Ho Chi Minh City, which includes a stop at the Saigon Opera House.
• Day 4: Board a roughly 1-hour flight en route to Hoi An, where you’ll go on a walking tour.
• Day 5 in Hoi An is yours to explore on your own.
• Day 6: Tour Hue’s Imperial City in the afternoon.
• Day 7: You’ll have free time to sightsee in Hue.
• Day 8: A flight of about 1 hour will take you to Hanoi; from there, you’ll ride about 3.5 hours to Halong Bay.
• Day 9: Cruise past islands on a boat tour of Halong Bay before riding back to Hanoi.
• Day 10: See a puppet show depicting the country’s history after a tour of Hanoi.
• Day 11: Spend a free day in Hanoi.
• Day 12: Fly back to the United States.

How to Book

1. Choose departure city and dates from drop-down menus or “See Options” button.
2. Complete your order; a confirmation email is sent after your order processes.
3. Book your trip: Go to the My Groupons section of your account and select View Voucher for Gate 1 Travel contact and redemption instructions. Book by 10/18/16.

Each person must buy a Groupon; price is based on two people traveling together and sharing a room. Additional $400 fee to travel solo.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How much would it cost to fly from an airport not listed as part of this deal? Airfare is available from LAX. The supplemental fee to depart from a city that isn’t included is subject to departure date and availability at the time of booking.

2. Can we extend our trip before or after the promotional dates for the deal? Yes, you may extend your trip for a supplemental fee at the time of booking. Please call Gate 1 Travel for more information.

3. How do I find out if the dates I want to travel are available? The dates available are listed on each option.

4. What happens if I buy the Groupon and my travel dates are not available? You can either choose another date or be refunded by Groupon. We suggest calling Gate 1 Travel to redeem your vouchers as soon as possible so that you do not run into this problem.

5. Does my child need a Groupon, and can they stay in my room? All travelers, including children, will need a Groupon voucher in order to travel. Different occupancy arrangements may be requested with Gate 1 Travel at the time of reservation.

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