Our trip will take us to 6 UNESCO World Heritage sites in Vietnam and many important historic places.
Start the tour in Hanoi where you will see the Imperial Citadel of Thang Long and many more things in the capital. Explore Hoa Lu Ancient Capital, the former political and cultural center of Vietnam during the Dinh and Early Le dynasties. Visit Tam Coc; see the Endangered Primate Rescue Center, one of largest primate conservation centers in Southeast Asia to see lorises, langurs, douc langurs, and gibbons. Visit Ninh Binh Bear Sanctuary, a safe haven for Asiatic black bears rescued from captivity.
Travel to other parts of Northern Vietnam, visiting the Duong Lam Ancient Village, and on to Sapa, center of the colorful ethnic Hmong people where we will visit the Sa Pa Night Market and other sites. Our tour will also visit Halong Bay where you will enjoy a cruise trip on the Bay and explore the limestone rocks and the karst grottoes where you can explore the unique and enchanting cave formations.
Next, Hue, the former imperial city rich in palaces, temples, libraries, and museums. It's on to Hoi An - one of Vietnam's most charming towns. This historic trading town boasts a unique blend of Japanese, Chinese, French, European, and Vietnamese architecture which we will explore for a couple of days. We will take a day tour to My Son Sanctuary, another UNESCO World Heritage Site. Once the capital of the Champa Kingdom, My Son was the spiritual and political heart of a unique culture that flourished along Vietnam's central coast.
We will end our Vietnam tour in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon) where we will see some of the sights of the city. We will also explore the Mekong delta as well as visiting rural farming areas.
Trip Details
February 26 - March 15, 2027
Rating: O
Sponsored by: Angeles Chapter, Crescenta Valley