Discover the varied sights, sounds and flavours of this enchanting country,
touring the fascinating cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon), the
Vietnam war-era Cu Chi tunnels, and the historic pearls of Hué and Hoi
An. A day cruise through the Mekong delta and an overnight cruise amid the magical landscapes of Halong Bay are both included.
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Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Hanoi with Vietnam Airlines on new state-of-the-art Dreamliner aircraft. (N)
Day 2: HanoiMorning arrival. Transfer to the Mövenpick Hotel for 2 nights. (D)
Day 3: HanoiMorning tour of Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum†, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature, Hoan Kiem lake and Ngoc Son temple. Lunch is at KOTO restaurant, an organisation that provides vocational training for underprivileged youths in Vietnam, followed by a visit to the Museum of Ethnology (subject to local conditions). Optional evening excursion to a water puppet show (payable locally). (B, L)
Day 4: Cruise on Lan Ha BayCruise today in an area similar to Halong Bay but with far fewer visitors, known as Lan Ha Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin. Stay overnight onboard the Indochine. (B, L, D)
Day 5: Fly to Hoi AnMorning cruise in Halong Bay. Disembark and drive to Hanoi airport and fly to Hoi An, one of Asia’s most enchanting towns. Stay 3 nights at the Boutique Hoi An Resort. (B, L)
Day 6: Hoi AnMorning tour of the ruined temple of My Son. Lunch at Streets International restaurant, a social enterprise initiative with the purpose of developing sustainable programmes for street children. In the afternoon, take a walking tour of the former trading port of Hoi An, which has historic Chinese, Japanese and European influences. (B, L)
Day 7: Hoi AnDay at leisure. Optional classes at the Red Bridge cooking school (payable locally). (B)
Day 8: Danang • HueMorning drive over the spectacular Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to Hue, visiting the Museum of Cham Sculpture in Danang en route. Afternoon at leisure. Stay at the Pilgrimage Village for 2 nights. (B, L)
Day 9: HuéMorning visit to Hue citadel, which encompasses the numerous pavilions, temples and courtyards of the former Imperial City, including the Purple Forbidden City. Continue to Thien Mu pagoda, then take a short cruise on the Perfume River back to the city centre. After lunch, visit the tombs of the Nguyen emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Dinner this evening will be at a restored royal home of the Nguyen dynasty. (B, D)
Day 10: Fly to Ho Chi Minh CityFly to Ho Chi Minh City and transfer to the Grand Hotel for a 3-night stay. (B)
Day 11: Mekong deltaFull-day exploration of the Mekong delta, including a boat trip to Cai Be, a sampan ride exploring the smaller channels and walking in the countryside. (B, L)
Day 12: Cu Chi tunnelsMorning drive through the southern Vietnamese countryside and visit the Cu Chi tunnels. Afternoon city tour with visits to the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame cathedral, the War Remnants Museum and a former safe house used by the Viet Cong. (B)
Days 13-14: Fly to LondonDay at leisure. Transfer to the airport then fly direct to London, arriving the following day. (B) (N)
Meal basis:As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.
Important information Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleumEach year, Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum is closed between 4 September and 4 November for reembalmment of the body and can only be viewed from outside.
Superior tourThis tour is based in 4-star accommodation. Prices are based on the standard room / cabin category, unless otherwise stated.
Single supplementAvailable on request.
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