Vietnam Tours
Vietnam offers life-changing, eye-opening tour possibilities for every performer. The American Celebration of Music will incorporate the best that Vietnam’s great cities have to offer, by arranging amazing concert venues and “must-see” site-seeing experiences. Please click on the itinerary links below to discover the best fit for your ensemble. Remember — in order to maximize your cultural and musical experience abroad, we consider these tour options a solid starting point, upon which we can further customize the ideal concert tour for your ensemble.
Tour #1 – 7 nights | 9 days
Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hai Phong
Arrive in Hanoi. Meet your Vietnamese Tour Manager for an orientation tour of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French Quarter, and Old Quarter of Hanoi. Attend a Water Puppets performance and Welcome Dinner. Visit the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Presidential Palace. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Participate in a cultural exchange and lunch with local students. Transfer to Halong Bay via Bac Ninh Province and enjoy a traditional performance at the Communal House. Take a boat cruise passing many beautiful islands and caves. Swim in the gulf of Tonkin of the South China Sea (weather permitting). Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Transfer to Hai Phone, the third largest city in Vietnam. Take an orientation tour of the city. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Visit the rice fields of Ninh Binh and nearby caves via boat and a temple in the local village. Transfer to Hanoi. Explore the Old Quarter of Hanoi and visit Hanoi University. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Depart for home.
Tour #2 – 7 nights | 9 days – Saigon | Can Tho | Mui Ne
Arrive in Saigon. Meet your Vietnamese Tour Manager for an orientation tour of the city. Visit Cai Be to experience the beautiful countryside of the Mekong Delta. Transfer to Can Tho – the capital of the Mekong Delta. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Visit the famous Cai Rang Floating Market, fruit orchards, and crocodile farm. Sample some of the unique tropical fruits grown in Vietnam. Transfer to Saigon. Visit Cu Chi to see the underground network of tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Continue to Tay Ninh to visit the Cao Dai Temple. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Transfer to the seaside resort of Mui Ne. Have an afternoon free to enjoy the sandy beaches. Visit the Fairy Spring Falls and Reclining Buddha. Try sand sledding at the nearby dunes. Transfer to Saigon visiting a local fishing village along the way. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Visit the Chinatown area, a Buddhist Temple, and the Reunification Palace and War Museum. Enjoy a farewell dinner and depart for home.
Tour #3 – 8 nights | 10 days – Hanoi | Halong Bay | Saigon | Mui Ne
Arrive in Hanoi. Meet your Vietnamese Tour Manager for an orientation tour of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French Quarter, and Old Quarter of Hanoi. Attend a Water Puppets performance and Welcome Dinner. Visit the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Presidential Palace. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Participate in a cultural exchange and lunch with local students. Transfer to Halong Bay via Bac Ninh Province and enjoy a traditional performance at the Communal House. Take a boat cruise passing many beautiful islands and caves. Swim in the gulf of Tonkin of the South China Sea (weather permitting). Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Transfer to Saigon for an orientation tour of the city including Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office, and Reunification Palace. Visit the seaside resort of Mui Ne to have the afternoon free to enjoy the sandy beaches. Visit the Fairy Spring Falls and Reclining Buddha. Try sand sledding at the nearby dunes. Transfer back to Saigon. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Visit Cu Chi to see the underground network of tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Continue to Tay Ninh and visit the Cao Dai Temple. Travel back to Saigon for free time to explore the city and relax. Enjoy a farewell dinner and depart for home.
Tour #4 – 8 nights | 10 days – Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hue | Saigon
Arrive in Hanoi. Meet your Vietnamese Tour Manager for an orientation tour of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French Quarter, and Old Quarter of Hanoi. Attend a Water Puppets performance and Welcome Dinner. Visit the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Presidential Palace. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Participate in a cultural exchange and lunch with local students. Transfer to Halong Bay via Bac Ninh Province and enjoy a traditional performance at the Communal House. Take a boat cruise passing many beautiful islands and caves. Swim in the gulf of Tonkin of the South China Sea (weather permitting). Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Transfer to Hue. Visit the Thien Mu Temple and Hue Ancient Citadel. Visit the Duc Son Pagoda’s Care orphanage for an opportunity to meet children. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Transfer to Saigon for an orientation tour of the city seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace, and Ben Thanh Market. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Visit Cu Chi to see the underground network of tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Continue to Tay Ninh and visit the Cao Dai Temple. Travel back to Saigon for free time to explore the city and relax. Enjoy a farewell dinner and depart for home.
Tour #5 – 10 nights | 12 days – Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hue | Hoi An | Saigon
Arrive in Hanoi. Meet your Vietnamese Tour Manager for an orientation tour of Hoan Kiem Lake, the French Quarter, and Old Quarter of Hanoi. Attend a Water Puppets performance and Welcome Dinner. Visit the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, and the Presidential Palace. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Participate in a cultural exchange and lunch with local students. Transfer to Halong Bay via Bac Ninh Province and enjoy a traditional performance at the Communal House. Take a boat cruise passing many beautiful islands and caves. Swim in the gulf of Tonkin of the South China Sea (weather permitting). Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Transfer to Hue. Visit the Thien Mu Temple and Hue Ancient Citadel. Visit the Duc Son Pagoda’s Care orphanage for an opportunity to meet children. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Drive to Hoi An through Danang and visit the fascinating Champa Museum, famous China Beach and the Marble Mountains. Once in Hoi An, enjoy time to relax on the beach. Transfer to Saigon for an orientation tour of the city seeing the Notre Dame Cathedral, Reunification Palace and Ben Thanh Market. Perform as part of the American Celebration of Music in Vietnam. Visit Cu Chi to see the underground network of tunnels used during the Vietnam War. Continue to Tay Ninh and visit the Cao Dai Temple. Travel back to Saigon for free time to explore the city and relax. Enjoy a farewell dinner and depart for home.