Highlights of Vietnam

Flight + Nights

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Incl. all Taxes & Fees

DAY 1

HANOI

Greetings at the airport in Hanoi upon arrival and transfer to hotel. Hanoi is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and public parks dotted with French-style buildings and historical monuments. Free leisure for the rest of the day. VESPA CITY TOUR AT NIGHT - OPTIONAL EXCURSION Ride a vintage vespa through parts of the city that most tourists don’t get to experience. Starting from the hotel, we’ll ride out to local street stalls for a snack before stopping at the busiest market in town: Dong Xuan. Ride to the Long Bien Bridge to catch Hanoi from afar before stopping for a piping bowl of Pho. Continue on the vespa for a romantic ride around Hoan Kiem lake, where we will stop or fresh fruit juice. We will also stop at a local joint for karaoke, where you can join in on some singing for a memorable night. Last, we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum before stopping at a lively local bar with live Vietnamese music.

DAY 2

HANOI

Experience a full day city tour, starting first by visiting Ngoc Son Temple on Hoan Kiem Lake, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, One-Pillar Pagoda, Museum of Ethnology, Temple of Literature and the old quarter. We conclude the tour with a one-hour downtown pedicab ride through the old streets

DAY 3

HANOI - HALONG BAY

After Breakfast in the morning, transfer to the picturesque Halong Bay with almost 2,000 islets rising from the emerald waters of the Gulf of Tonkin. Halong Bay is a world natural heritage site designed by UNESCO in 1994. Cruise in the tranquility of the bay.

DAY 4

HALONG BAY - HANOI - HUE

Continue cruising and disembark in the late morning. Afterward, return to Hanoi’s airport overland to catch a flight to Hue. Greetings upon arrival in Hue and transfer to the hotel for the evening.

DAY 5

HUE

In the morning, board a traditional ‘Dragon Boat’ for a 40-minute ride on the Perfume River to the Thien Mu Pagoda, which overlooks the beautiful river. Historically significant, the Pagoda was the center of Buddhism in central Vietnam. Continue to the Imperial Palace Citadel, where Nguyen Dynasty ruled Vietnam until 1945. You will also see Thai Hoa Palace with its roof and columns lacquered in immense gold. In the afternoon, visit the Tomb of Tu Duc, one of the most beautiful works of royal architecture during the Nguyen dynasty. Then visit the Tomb of Khai Dinh. Complete the trip with a visit to the Minh Mang Tomb with its architecture that harmonizes perfectly with the surrounding scenery. On the way back to the hotel, stop at a local village well known for its production of incense sticks and original Vietnamese conical hats.

DAY 6

HUE - HOI AN

Transfer to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass and marvel at the mountainous scenery seemingly falling into the sea. We will stop at Danang’s Cham Museum, housing probably the best collection of Cham art in the world with 300 artifacts dating to the 4th century. Transfer to hotel upon arrival in Hoi An. Begin a walking tour in the afternoon starting at the Museum of Folk Culture and visiting small markets. Walk along the main street to the Chinese Assembly Hall of Fujien Chinese community, built as a place of worship. Continue to the river bank along narrow streets, where old houses are transformed into beautiful shops with colorful lanterns. We will finish the tour with a visit to the Japanese-built pagoda-shaped bridge and a historic old house in town.

DAY 7

DANANG - SAIGON & CU CHI

Transfer to Danang airport in the morning for a flight to Saigon. Transfer upon arrival to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels to revisit Vietnam’s courageous past, and a bitter battleground during the war. Guests will also get a chance to tour the underground network of caves at Ben Duoc to learn about the ingenuity of Vietnamese people.

DAY 8

SAIGON CITY TOUR

A full day city tour around the big city, from downtown Saigon to Cholon (Chinatown). Understand Saigon’s history and culture with a stop at the History Museum before Hai Thuong Lan Ong Street, where many stores sell and make traditional medicines. Visit the Thien Hau Pagoda and visit Nghia An Hoi Quan Pagoda nearby for its beautiful architecture. See the Fito museum, Notre Dame Cathedral (closed for renovation until 2019 TBA, but possible to admire its beauty from outside), the Central Post Office, and the Reunification Palace. Enjoy shopping around Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanh Market in the evening.

DAY 9

MEKONG DELTA

Enjoy a full day excursion to My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River Delta. Go on a boat ride upon arrival to the 4 fishing islands of Dragon, Unicorn, Turtle and Phoenix for sightseeing. Cross small canals and observe daily life of locals in Ben Tre (the coconut village); visit a bee farm for honey tea and a handicraft workshop for coconut wood products. Take horse carts along a country road to visit local fruit orchards, where you can enjoy seasonal tropical fruits and hear local music. Afterwards, ride on small sampans in the canals back to the boat where we will return to Saigon in the late afternoon.

DAY 10

DEPARTURE

Free leisure and transfer to airport for departure.

Price Inclusion

Return Economy Class Airfare from United Kingdom
All described sightseeing as in program above
Transportation in private air-conditioned vehicle
Accommodation in hotels with daily breakfast
English-speaking local guides
Admission fees to indicated sights
Meals as mentioned in the itinerary
Domestic gov’t tax and service charge
Domestic flights HAN-HUI & DAD-SGN

Price Exclusion

Visa fee
Travel Insurance in all kinds
Meals: if not mentioned in itinerary
Drinks during Meals
Drinks, personal expenses and others not stated
Early Check In and Late Check Out

Hotel Details

CITY	NUMBER OF NIGHTS	HOTEL NAME
Ha noi	02	Skylark – Deluxe City
Ha long	02	Bai Tho junk – Deluxe 2D1N
Hue	01	Midtown – Deluxe City
Hoi An	01	Muca – Deluxe
Saigon	03	Lavender Hotel (Le Anh Xuan street)/ Deluxe)

Skylark – Deluxe City

Bai Tho junk – Deluxe 2D1N

Midtown – Deluxe City

Muca – Deluxe

Lavender Hotel (Le Anh Xuan street)/ Deluxe

Terms & Conditions :

All Prices include Return Economy Flight.
All Prices mentioned are based on per person on twin sharing basis.
All rates are subject to availability at the time of booking.