Ho Chi Minh City Vietnam Highlight
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Ho Chi Minh City
Easily the biggest and most populated city in Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh City is in the south of the country and is one of the fastest growing regions of Indochina with good reason. The city has seen a wealth of history and has changed hands from the French to the South Vietnamese to the present day Vietnam. Located on the banks of the Saigon River, the city is still known to many as Saigon while... more »
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Departure points & where you stay (Asia)
Departure Points This section provides details on where your Contiki tour will depart from, departure times and how to get there. For all tours please see your day-by-day itinerary and Travellers Guide information book, which will be sent with your final documents, for details of your pre-departure meeting and confirmed departure time. BANGKOK DE... more »
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Halong Bay
The almost surreal landscapes created by the limestone tors and islands that rise out of Halong Bay in the North East of Vietnam have drawn travellers, photographers and adventures to the region for hundreds of years. Now one of the most visited destinations in Vietnam, the region has a distinctly Chinese feel about it; however the name of the bay is drawn from a legend associated with defending the land... more »
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