Full Moon Festival Express - 8 days

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Celebrate Vietnam's enchanting Full Moon Festival (aka the Mid-Autumn Festival) in the picturesque riverside town of Hoi An, on this special 8 day tour which also takes in the highlights of Hanoi, heavenly Halong Bay and imperial Hue. Festivities are at their best in Hoi An where we'll enjoy the wonderful spectacle of thousands of lanterns being released into...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Premium - 4 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Full Moon Festival – Celebrate this unique experience with the locals and release lanterns into the night sky
    • Halong Bay – Cruise around the beautiful bay onboard a traditional junk boat and explore the remarkable caves
    • Hanoi – Ride on rickshaws to see highlights of the city and stroll through the ’36 Streets’ of the Old Quarter
    • Hoi An – See the highlights of the city including the famous Japanese Bridge and take a stroll along My Khe Beach
    • Tra Que Village – Cycle into the countryside for a hands-on farming experience and enjoy a fun cooking lesson
    • Hue – Discover the ancient walled Citadel, the Purple Palace and the iconic seven story Thien Mu Pagoda

What's this trip about?

    Celebrate Vietnam's enchanting Full Moon Festival (aka the Mid-Autumn Festival) in the picturesque riverside town of Hoi An, on this special 8 day tour which also takes in the highlights of Hanoi, heavenly Halong Bay and imperial Hue. Festivities are at their best in Hoi An where we'll enjoy the wonderful spectacle of thousands of lanterns being released into the night sky or cast adrift down the river.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - max of 24 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityHanoi
End CityHoi An

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • Festivals & Special Events

Destinations

  • Asia
  • Vietnam

Attractions

  • Hanoi
  • Hue

Trip includes

    • Breakfast daily, 3 lunches and 1 dinner
    • 5 nights 4 star and special class hotels and 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat (private en suite cabin)
    • 1 overnight sleeper train Hanoi to Hue in basic 4 berth cabin (or opt to fly - see Add-ons for details)
    • Lantern making in the home of the Ha Linh family in Hoi An and releasing our lanterns onto the river
    • Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Halong Bay, Hue and Hoi An
    • Halong Bay Junk boat cruise - opt to swim, kayak and explore caves
    • Bicycle ride to Tra Que village and cooking demonstration
    • Airport arrival transfer day 1 and departure transfer day 8
    • Escorted by an English speaking Vietnamese tour guide
    • All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles

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Travel Map

Day : 1 Hanoi

Saturday 23rd September 2023. Hello Hanoi! Arrival transfer from Hanoi airport to our hotel. This morning is free for you to relax or explore Vietnam's enchanting capital. At 2pm meet your guide and set of on foot to explore Hanoi’s captivating Old Quarter which is kn...

Day : 2 Halong Bay

Hanoi - Halong Bay. This morning we travel to heavenly Halong Bay - the jewel in Vietnam's crown. Here we board a comfortable junk boat to explore the emerald waters of the bay which is dotted with limestone peaks. Enjoy lunch with a view on board. This afternoon...

Day : 3 Floating villages and cyclo rides

Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue. Early birds can start the day with a relaxing Tai Chi class on the sundeck or a traditional massage - the perfect way to start the day. Before heading back to port we'll explore by kayak the Floating Village of Cua Van, which is home to gener...

Day : 4 Hue

This morning we arrive into the imperial city of Hue and enjoy a guided tour of the 19th-century capital. Highlights of the tour include the city's oldest monastery, the iconic Thien Mu Pagoda with its 21-metre-tall tower and the walled fortress of the Imperial Purple...

Day : 5 Hoi An

Hue - Hoi An. We drive via the spectacular Hai Van Pass (Road of the Ocean Clouds) along the coast to Hoi An this morning. Stopping en route for a walk along My Khe beach, nicknamed 'China Beach' by the Americans during the war, the beach featured in Francis Ford Copp...

Day : 6 Full Moon Festival

Today marks the height of the Full Moon Festival and we will be celebrating with the locals. This morning we take rickshaws to a local home on the outskirts of Hoi An where we learn about the family’s long tradition of lantern-making and handcraft our own lanterns for...

Day : 7 Tra Que farming experience

This morning we take a scenic bike ride through the countryside to Tra Que village where we learn all about the age old farming techniques and assist with tending the fields. It's a hands on experience and after we've tested our farming skills we enjoy a fun and inter...

Day : 8 Hoi An

Saturday 30th September 2023. Today marks the end of your time in Vietnam. A departure transfer will be provided to take you to Danang airport in time for your onward flight.

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Last Updated: 11/8/2023

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    • International flights and visa
    • Tip for your tour guide. We recommend you allow USD$3-6 per day, per traveller. Tipping your guide is an entirely personal gesture
    • Entrance Fees: USD$30-40pp, paid in USD or VND

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