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Discovering Vietnam with Leah & Sahily
Vietnam
Apr 11 - 20, 2027
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$2,095
Deposit: $500

About your trip

Join Leah (Offtheclocknurse) and Sahily (Travel_Nurse_Wanderer) on a journey through Vietnam. This trip is about more than destinations; It's about flavors shared plastic stools, quiet moments ion the water, vibrant streets, & the beauty of slowing down to truly experience Vietnam.

Trip Details

🛬 Arrive: Ho Chi Minh (SGN) Sunday, April 11, 2027

🛫 Depart: Hanoi (HAN) Tuesday, April 20, 2027

📆 Duration: 10 days / 9 nights

🏨 Accommodations: 9-night hotel (double occupancy, private available)

🍲 Included meals: Most breakfasts, Lunch x3, Brunch x1, Dinner x5

🧍🧍🏻‍♀️ Group size: 2 groups with 16 guests each

Local Agency: Viet Prestige Travel

Viet Prestige Travel is proudly a fully Vietnamese licensed travel company working strictly under Vietnamese Business Law (Issued by the Vietnam National Assembly on Dec 05, 2009) and Vietnamese Law on Tourism. We will strive to be the tour Operator leader in Asia travel, adventure and discovery for World wide Travelers. We are providing high quality services for client and bring the best benefits to local communities.

Cancellation Policy

We understand that plans can change. Please review our cancellation terms carefully:

  • Non-Refundable Deposit Once your trip is confirmed (8 travelers), the deposit is non-refundable. Future trip credit will be issued.

  • Cancellations Made More Than 90 Days Before Departure If you cancel more than 90 days before the trip:

    • Your deposit will be retained as credit toward a future TNWanderer & Co. or Off the Clock Nurse experience.

    • All other payments will be fully refunded.

  • Cancellations Within 90 Days of Departure If you cancel within 90 days of the trip start date:

    • No refunds will be issued for any payments, including the deposit as all local payments have been made.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is required for all TNWanderer & Co. & Off the Clock Nurse group trips. You can purchase through this website or through https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/ agent ID: F202902.

What's included

Accommodations

7-night hotel, 2 night Cruise

Included Meals

Daily breakfast, brunch x1, lunch x3, dinner x5

Local Guide

English Speaking guide

Transportation

Private Bus, Boat

Domestic Flights

Saigon -> Da Nang, Da Nang -> Hanoi

Saigon Princess

Dinner Cruise

Ho Chi Minh City

Leisure time

Ho Chi Minh City Tour

Coffee Workshop

Ben Thanh Market

Saigon Night Food Tour

Vespa Scooter

Tailor-made Clothes Shop

Visit local shops and make custom clothing order

Cam Thanh Village

Bamboo Basket-Boat

Lantern Making Workshop

Cooking Class

Precious Heritage

Museum & Art Gallery Visit

Hoi An Memory Show

Quang Phu Cau

Incense Village

Water Puppet Show.

Lan Ha Bay

Tra Bau Island

Kayaking and Swimming

On Board Cooking Class

On Cruise Ship

On Board Activities

Card Games, Chess, Karaoke, and Squid Fishing

Tai Chi session

Viet Hai Village

Tai Keo Islet Area

Kayaking Fishing or swimming

Military Hospital Cave

Temple of Literature

Old Quarter

What's not included

International Flights

Visa

Immigration Fast Track

Airport Transfer

Travel Insurance

Meals not Mentioned

Personal Expenses

Guide/Driver Gratuities

Ha Giang loop Add-On

Sapa Tour

Day 1

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Welcome to Vietnam!

Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat international airport, you will be picked up by our guide and then head to the hotel in Ho Chi Minh City for check in (check in time after 14:00, early check in excluded and subject to availability)Free at your leisure to explore the city on your own, in the evening we meet the fellow travelers for our welcome dinner.

Day 2

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Ho Chi Minh City & Vintage Vespas

After breakfast, at 8:00 AM we enjoy a city tour that reveals Saigon's turbulent past and also provides a glimpse into what modern day Saigon has to offer. Explore the city, participate in a coffee workshop. In the evening we will experience Saigon night food tour is part night excursion, all from the back of a vintage Vespa scooter.

Day 3

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Off to Hoi An & Custom Made Appointments

You’re transferred by a private bus and guide to the airport and fly to Da Nang. Arriving in Da Nang, meet your guide and transfer to Hoi An. Then we visit tailor-made shops where you can get custom-made suits, shirts, dresses, and wedding

outfits, etc. Afterwards, you will enjoy spa services such as hairdressing, massages (your own account).

Day 4

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Cam Thanh Village, Walking Tour, & Lantern Making

At 8:30 AM, we visit Cam Thanh fishing village. Get on a bamboo basket-boat on the Cam Thanh water and have a brief introduction of its history. Learn to paddle the

unique Vietnamese bamboo basket-boat while being on the basket boat sailing along the water coconut river. The next visit is to the home of a craftsman in the old streets. Here you’ll have a brief introduction to the history, shape and

color of the lanterns, as well as stages of making them. After that you can make a lantern on your own, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir of your time in Hoi An. 

Day 5

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Cooking Class, Precious Heritage Museum, & Lantern Releasing

We start our day early today, with a welcome drink at Hai Scout Café. Visit Hoi An’s colourful main market, and experience its amazing sights, sounds and aromas. We will have the opportunity to interact with the local sellers, to see and taste the wonderful variety of foods on display. The cooking lesson runs for about 2 hours – each dish is first demonstrated by the Red Bridge chef’s, before we prepare the same dish ourselves. Included in the class is a brief introduction to Vietnamese food carving (plate decoration). After the lesson, we sit down and eat exactly what we have cooked. In the evening, you take a boat ride on the river enjoying the beauty of Hoi An at night, releasing lanterns lit by candles to the river and making wishes for your beloved people.

Day 6

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Hanoi & Incense Village

You’re transferred by a private bus and guide to the airport and fly to Hanoi. Arriving in Hanoi, meet your guide and we move to Quang Phu Cau Incense Village. We also venture further into the village workshops, shooting images of the incense-making process, including bamboo chopping, dipping the sticks in dye, and the creation of incense paste. As we go along, we’ll capture more images of the friendly locals who have worked on producing incense in this village for generations. 

Day 7

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Lan Ha Bay & Aqua Of The Seas Cruise

Today we board Aqua Of The Seas Cruise for our two-night adventure along Lan Ha Bay. Cruise arrives at Tra Bau Island in Lan Ha Bay. Enjoy kayaking and swimming in the crystal-clear waters. Enjoy all the included on board activities, along with the cooking class .

Day 8

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Viet Hai Village & Cruising

Start your morning with Tai Chi session on the sundeck and after breakfast we transfer to a smaller boat to Viet Hai Village. After that, you will go cycling to enjoy the stunning scenery along the village roads and through tropical forests. You will also visit a local family's home to see the daily life of the local people. Spend

some time exploring or relaxing with a 'fish' massage. Explore the fishing village by kayaking or be a fisherman at The Tai Keo Islet Area (or alternatively swim on Ba Trai Dao natural beach).

Day 9

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Hanoi & Half-Day City Tour

Disembark from Aqua Of The Seas Cruise at Tuan Chau Marina, bid farewell, and conclude your memorable journey. Rejoin your private bus and transfer back to Hanoi. We continue the trip to the Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university, constructed in the 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past. It is dedicated to Confucius & honors Vietnam’s

finest scholars. Take a cyclo tour through charming Hang Be Market and

around Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 10

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Farewell or continue your journey!

After breakfast, we say good-bye to Vietnam, free at your leisure until being transferred by private bus with guide to the airport. If you're joining the other travelers for the add-on trips where the group separates depending on your choice of activity. Either way, we wish you a safe journey back home and will cherish all the memories we made together.

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