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We Love —
- Unearth amazing destinations on this 12-day trip and discover the bustling modern cities, ancient culture and stunning scenery of Vietnam.
- Tailor the holiday to your interests with a selection of exciting optional excursions from city tours to a rowing excursion across the Mekong Delta.
- Includes 5 nights of beachside relaxation at 5* Anam Resort, a 1 night cruise over Ha Long Bay, and accomodation in two other luxurious 5* hotels.
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Your Destination —
You will experience Vietnam on your own terms as you take your pick from a range of optional excursions - explore the vibrant city of Hanoi, step back in time at the famous Cu Chi Tunnels or row across the Mekong Delta .
Every holiday needs some downtime, so rest assured we have worked this into your adventure, leaving you 5 blissful nights to relax on the sandy beaches of Nha Trang.
So choose your extras, pack your bags, and make the most of your time in this truly fascinating country!
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Hanoi - Arrival
Upon arrival at Noi Bai Airport in Hanoi, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel in the city center to check-in. Relax after a long journey. Overnight in Hanoi. Note: Hotel check-in time is 14:00. Early check-in is not included.
Day 2: Hanoi – free (B)
Worldwide famous as a city of lakes, shaded boulevards and verdant public parks, Hanoi, the capital city of Vietnam, is different things to different people. The city is a perfect blend of the exotic chic of old Asia and the dynamic face of new Asia, of Parisian grace and Asian pace. Hanoi is where imagination becomes reality.
A free day in Hanoi to explore its highlights by yourself or choose an optional excursion (Hanoi Full Day City Tour)
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay (B/L/D/local guide on boat)
After breakfast, you will depart by road to Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Travel through the rich farmlands of the Delta of Red River and the landscape of rice fields, water buffalo, the daily life of the Vietnamese village. Arrive in Halong and board a traditional junk. Lunch on board. The cruise passes by many rocks and islets in many funny shapes. The cruise may stop for a while for visiting the cave. Dinner and overnight on board.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Nha Trang (Brunch/local guide on boat)
In the morning, your brunch will be served while doing further cruise to explore the beauties of the Bay before returning to the Wharf. The junk continues cruising toward Ha Long port. Your driver will be there to pick you up back to Hanoi and straight to the airport for a flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Nha Trang.
Day 5 - Day 8: Nha Trang – Free (B)
Hosting one of the most popular municipal beaches in all of Vietnam, this capital of Khanh Hoa province is indisputably beautiful, bordered by mountains, with the beach tracing an impressive long swoop along a bay dotted with islands. Topiary and modern sculpture dot the immaculately manicured foreshore. Nha Trang is an ideal place to come and party with incredible massage, beauty treatments, luscious seafood and cold beer.
You will have four free days in Nha Trang for beach relaxation or choose an excursion (Nha Trang City Tour)
Day 9: Nha Trang – Ho Chi Minh City (B)
Day at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be met by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City.
Day 10 to day 11: Ho Chi Minh City - free day (B)
Located on the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City or Saigon as it is still called by all, is Vietnam's major port and largest city, and still survives in wide downtown avenues flanked by pristine colonials. Thousands of expatriates and Vietnamese immigrants couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. They’ve long since fallen for the hidden charms of one of Southeast Asia’s most hectic and eclectic cities.
You will have two free days in Ho Chi Minh City to explore the city and its surroundings by yourself. Or choose some optional excursions (Ho Chi Minh City & Cu Chi Tunnels Tour and Full Day To Mekong Delta)
Day 12: Ho Chi Minh City - Departure (B)
Day at leisure before transferring to the airport in a good time to connect to your departure flight.
Optional Excursions —
You may choose to add the below for an additional fee.
The day starts with visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh - the nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from outside on Mondays, Fridays and afternoons due to closure), and the house on stilts, One Pillar Pagoda. Next up visit Tran Quoc Pagoda- Hanoi’s oldest pagoda on the bank of West Lake.
Visit Temple of Literature - Vietnam’s first university which was constructed in 11th century. Later on we walk around the Old Streets which were named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Stop at Hoan Kiem Lake to learn about legend of the lake and visit Ngoc Son Temple, followed by the Water Puppet show - a uniquely Northern Vietnamese art form depicting scenes from rural life and episodes of national history.
INCLUDES: Private transfer in a 4-seat car, local English speaking guide, entrance fee, Water Puppet Show, 02 bottles of mineral waters and 02 wet wipes per person
A 9am, you'll visit Po Narga temple which was built in 8th century, Xom Bong bridge with photogenic fishing fleet, then have a photo stop at the rock of the husband and we come to Long Son pagoda with the huge statute of Buddha then we go to Dam Market for shopping and understand the market culture of Vietnamese people. Back to the hotel.
INCLUDING: Private car transfer, entrance fee, English speaking guide, bottled water and wet wipes
At 8am, meet your guide and visit the moving and harrowing War Remnants Museum, which presents a partial, but riveting, view of the American War, as it is known in Vietnam. Continue to the Reunification Palace, former residence of the Indochina Governor General and later President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until reunification in April 30, 1975. Next, visit other highlights of the city including the gorgeous Notre Dame Cathedral, the wedding cake-like Old Post Office, the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
In the afternoon, drive 70km out of the bustling Saigon to the Cu Chi Tunnels which was created since 1948 to assist the Viet Minh to combat the French. This is an underground city with living areas, kitchens, storage, weapon shops, field hospitals and command centers. During the Vietnam War the entire area of Cu Chi was designated a fire free zone and was heavily bombarded. From 1988, two sections of the tunnels have been opened for visitors. Back to your hotel after 4 hour tour.
INCLUDING: Private 4-seat car with driver, local English speaking guide, 2 bottle of mineral water and 02 wet wipe per person, entrance fee
Depart from your hotel at 08:00 for a 2 hour pleasant drive to Ben Tre province crossing Rach Mieu bridge. On arrival in Hung Vuong Pier, hop on a motorized boat on Ben Tre River – one of tributaries of Mekong river while sight-seeing lively activities along river as fishing, water transferring. Our first stop is at brick kiln to see how to make bricks traditionally by printing and baking. Continue to visit one of plenty of coconut processing workshops located along canal. Return to the boat and go through natural scissors creeks to a village and see some local houses making sleeping mats and enjoying some fruits. Take a motorized cart (tuk tuk) or bicycle on shady paths, pass by green rice fields and vegetable plains to be able to touch on real life and find out about tropical culture from peasants. Have lunch at local a riverside restaurant. After lunch, we take a rowing-boat along beautiful water palm creek before meeting up the motorized boat and transfer you back to the pier. Our car will be picked you up there and drive back to Ho Chi Minh City.
INCLUDING: Local English speaking guide, private 4-seat car with driver, entrance fee, private boat in Mekong Delta, tuk tuk ride, 01 lunch at local restaurant, 2 bottled mineral waters and 02 wet wipes per eprson.
Your Accommodation —
You will be staying in 5* accomodation throughout with meals as listed in the itinerary.
Sleeps up to
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
In the heart of ancient Hanoi is a haven of boutique sophistication reinventing the Bohemian glamour of the Belle Époque era with a 21st Century twist. An operatic highlight in ancient Hanoi, Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi rests just a step away from Hanoi’s beautiful Opera House. The hotel distils the best of Hanoi – colonial accents in the architecture and theatrical interior design of jewel tone accents and classic opera motifs juxtaposed with contemporary spaces for dining and entertaining.
Each guestroom is a carefully considered sanctuary of Sumptuous comfort, with every lavish amenity and connected convenience handpicked for its quality. Cool wooden floors compliment the finest Asian textiles and silks which add sparkle to the room with vibrant colours. Not only do all rooms and public areas at Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi feature free wifi, but laptops can be connected to plasma TVs, right from the bedside, making working or surfing a comfortable pleasure.
This luxury vessel was inspired by the traditional junk boats of Ha Long Bay, featuring classic wooden interiors with touches of modern luxury such as a sophisticated dining room, an expansive sundeck and indulgent spa treatments. Admire the spectacular views of the karst limestone formations and the emerald waters as you lounge on a sunbed. With just 17 intricately designed cabins per boat, you can expect attentive and personal service.
Just for you:
- A 60 minutes Spa Treatment per person per stay
- One Dinner for 2 persons per stay
- One Lunch for 2 persons per stay
Fusing French and Vietnamese cultural inspiration, this 5* all-villa Indochinese-style resort is situated on the exquisite Nha Trang coast. Already sitting pretty alongside five other resorts in the famed World Luxury category by Wordhotels after being open less than a year, the resort is picture-perfect with a lagoon pool and lush greenery gazing out to the turquoise waters. Top-notch service is a given, along with an array of recreational activities, mouth-watering cuisine and a Balinese spa.
Guests will stay in a perfectly located Garden View Villa, a short walk from the beach and the pool. Bedecked in nostalgic design, the villa boasts a romantic sunken bath and floating white curtains that can be opened to reveal verdant views of the grounds.
Step back in time at this nostalgically inspired French colonial hotel and let the romance of the lavish era take over. This 5* boutique hotel in downtown Ho Chi Minh City, a winner at the World Luxury Hotel awards, is as much a work of art as it as a place to rest one’s head. Go on gastronomic journeys at the hotel’s fine restaurants, experience staggering views of the skyline from the rooftop bar, reinvigorate your senses at Le Spa des Artistes and take pleasure in retreating to your charming guestroom.
The Deluxe Rooms represent French colonial Saigon in style and décor, with lavish furnishings custom designed by Vietnamese artisans and period artwork adorning the walls. The 30 sqm space boasts rosewood flooring, a Flat screen Web TV, signature bath amenities by Asprey and crisp white bedding.
Your Journey —
Interntaional flights: You may choose from economy or business class flights.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Private transfers are included as per itinerary.
Seat types and features can vary depending on the aircraft operating on each route.
