Vietnam In Style

Fly to Hanoi

Catch your flight from the UK to Hanoi, Vietnam. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals

Hanoi

Arrive and transfer to the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi for 2 nights, an elegant luxury property set within Hanoi’s French Quarter. (N)

Hanoi

Full-day tour of Hanoi, with the chance to explore the Old Quarter. Visit the city’s museums and temples, and learn about Vietnam's revolutionary history at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. In the afternoon, enjoy a street food tour with a walk through Hom Market, visiting a quaint eatery and the famous Bun Cha Restaurant. (B, L)

Halong Bay

Drive north from Hanoi to the world heritage site of Halong Bay. Here you will board the Indochine Premium for a 2-night cruise aboard one of the finest ships on the bay. In the afternoon visit Luon Cave, known for its stunning limestone structures. (B, L, D)

Halong Bay

Travel by sampan to explore the highlights of Halong Bay and Lanha Bay. Stroll through charming rustic villages or perhaps swim or kayak. (B, L, D)

Hanoi

Watch the sun rise over the bay before visiting Titov Island. Then, disembark and return to Hanoi for an overnight stay at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. (B, L)

Sapa

Drive along the Red River to visit the small, picturesque mountain town of Sapa known for its stunning landscapes, vibrant ethnic culture, and cool climate. Stay 2 nights at the Topas Ecolodge, situated on a beautiful hilltop deep in the mountains of Hoang Lien National Park. (B, L)

Sapa

Day at leisure. Perhaps explore the former French colonial town or choose one of the excursions offered at the ecolodge, such as visiting local villages, textile workshops, or a cycle tour (additional cost paid locally). (B)

Hanoi

After breakfast, explore the local market where many ethnic groups such as the Flower Hmong, the Phu La and the Dao Tuyen minorities gather to trade their produce. Drive back to Hanoi and overnight at the Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi. (B, L)

Fly to Hué

Fly to Hue, the 19th-century Nguyen capital. Afternoon visit to the royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. A dinner reservation will be made at the Tha Om Garden House, a wonderfully atmospheric place to dine, set in a beautiful garden with a lotus pond in the middle. Stay 2 nights at Azerai La Residence. (B)

Hué

Take an escorted ride through the streets of Hué for a view of the city from street level, visiting the Imperial City and the Purple Forbidden City enclosure inside. Afterwards, enjoy a short cruise on the Perfume River and then visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, which is situated on the riverbank outside the city. (B, L)

Hoi An

Drive to Hoi An via the Hai Van Pass, the ‘Pass of the Ocean Clouds’, where the Truong Son mountain range cuts across the narrow centre of the country. Stay 2 nights at the Namia River Retreat, a serene riverside getaway. (B, L)

Hoi An

Take a walking tour through the twisting lanes of Hoi An, home to many galleries and cafes, the 400-year-old Japanese covered bridge, and numerous wooden merchant houses built in a mix of Vietnamese, Chinese and Japanese architectural styles. (B)

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Drive to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Take an afternoon tour of the city visiting the Reunification Palace, the Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum, which displays a number of exhibits relating to the war with the US and battles with occupying French forces. Stay 2 nights at the Park Hyatt Saigon. Following day is at leisure. (B, D)

Fly to Ho Chi Minh City

Day at leisure. (B)

Fly home

Arrive in the United Kingdom. (N)

Meal basis: As per itinerary – B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner, N: No meals.