We Love —
- From the ancient waterways of the Mekong Delta to the bustling cities of Hanoi and Saigon, this captivating tour is a great introduction to this unique and vibrant country
- Vietnam is steeped in its own rich traditions and history, yet is irrevocably shaped by the major ideas and events of the 20th century
- This country's stunning landscapes and architecture provide a beautiful backdrop for this sensational tour
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Your Destination —
There has never been a better time to go on a Vietnam holiday than now, as the country with a fascinating past warmly embraces its future as a major player among international tourist destinations. When visiting Vietnam you will discover a country that offers something for every holidaymaker. From the tranquillity of the Mekong delta, the charms of Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay to the hectic city life found in Ho-Chi-Minh City (Saigon), a Vietnam holiday offers something for everyone, making it a truly unequalled travel experience.
Your Itinerary —
Day 1, Saigon - Dinner
On arrival in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax in the afternoon before enjoying a welcome dinner at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
After breakfast begin your city tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace, the former home and workplace of the President of South Vietnam during the Vietnam War, then on to the nearby Notre Dame Cathedral which was built between 1877-1883 and is the major seat of the Catholic religion in Vietnam. You will then continue to the French-style Saigon Post Office followed by the Thien Hau Pagoda and a local lacquer ware workshop. After lunch, travel to the famous Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive network of underground tunnels used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
In the morning you will drive to My Tho where you will board your boat for a cruise down the Mekong River, passing a fish market, local villages and the four islands known as Dragon, Unicorn, Phoenix and Turtle. Your boat will dock at Unicorn Island, giving you the chance to visit farms selling exotic fruits and a coconut sweet workshop where you can sample these local delights. A horse drawn cart ride will follow, arriving at a bee farm to enjoy their traditional honey tea, then a tour down the Vam Chua Canal on a rowing boat. Continue to Can Tho where you will spend the night.
Your morning in Can Tho will begin with a gentle trip through the picturesque canals and waterways in a small boat, taking in the sultry scenery and daily activities of the small boat vendors of the floating markets who live along these Mekong canals. A city tour will then follow, including visits to ancient houses, Buddhist pagodas and the Can Tho Museum of Culture. After a local lunch you will then be transferred to the airport for your flight to Hanoi where you will spend the night.
Your full day tour of Hanoi begins with the Temple of Literature, then the Presidential Palace and the One Pillar Pagoda. A short drive out of the city centre follows where you can take part in a local Vietnamese cooking demonstration and enjoy your delicious creations for lunch. The afternoon continues with a photo opportunity at the Hanoi Opera House, a beautiful French colonial building, then a walking tour of the Old Quarter. In the evening sit back and enjoy a thousand year old Water Puppet Show.
This memorable day takes you to the awe-inspiring Halong Bay where you will explore these tranquil islands on a luxury cruise boat, passing local towns and intricate limestone formations on the way. Take a tour of Vung Vieng fishing village by rowing boat, a settlement completely floating on water and dating back hundreds of years. Anchoring at Ho Dong Tien, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration will take place on the sundeck, followed by a sumptuous seafood dinner on board before you retire to your cabin for the evening.
Day 7, Halong Bay & Hanoi - Brunch & Dinner
Start your day with some calming Tai Chi before your ship then takes you to discover the prehistoric Me Cung Cave before cruising through the labyrinth of islands on your way back to the mainland. In the afternoon you will travel back to Hanoi for a local dinner and your overnight stay.
Depart Hanoi for your scheduled flight to Da Nang followed by transfer to Hoi An for a 4 night, Half Board stay at the 5* Sunrise Hotel. The Hoi An beach sits close to the town, enjoying palm fringed shores and powder white sands.
Day 12 - Hoi An / UK
Transfer to Da Nang where you will depart on your scheduled flight to the UK.
Your Hotels —
This offer is based on Standard Room stays. Meals are served as per itinerary above.
All accommodation is 4-5* and features an en suite bathroom, air-conditioning/ heating, satellite TV, safety deposit box and tea and coffee making facilities. If the hotels detailed are not available alternatives will be used of a similar standard.
Golden Central Hotel, Saigon - 2 nights
Situated beside popular Ben Thanh Market, Golden Central Saigon offers elegant 4-star rooms with free Wi-Fi. Featuring an outdoor pool, it is a 5-minute walk from Ho Chi Minh Museum. Golden Central Hotel Saigon is a 15-minute drive from Tan Son Nhat International Airport.
It offers airport transfer service and free parking. Featuring classic wood furnishings and pleasant neutral shades, air-conditioned rooms at Hotel Golden Central come with cable TV and a safe. Private bathrooms are well-equipped with a bathtub and bathrobes.
Ninh Kieu Hotel, Can Tho - 1 night
Conveniently located in Can Tho, Ninh Kieu Hotel - Hai Ba Trung is a great base from which to explore this vibrant city. Offering hotel guests superior services and a broad range of amenities, Ninh Kieu Hotel - Hai Ba Trung is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible.
The hotel features 100 beautifully appointed guest rooms and recreational facilities such as fitness centre, garden, tennis courts, massage to make your stay unforgettable.
Situated in the Hanoi Old Quarter, Lan Vien Hotel is a 3-minute walk from Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son Temple. Featuring modern and spacious rooms with free Wi-Fi, it has a restaurant on the 11th floor offering lake views.
The Victory Cruise starts with a welcome drink before floating past local towns and intricate limestone formations. The boat will visit Vung Vieng, a traditional fishing village with nearby floating villages. A seafood lunch will be served.
Anchoring at Ho Dong Tien, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration will take place on the sundeck, followed by a seafood dinner on board before you retire to your cabin for the evening.
This stay is on a Half Board basis.
Directly on Cua Dai Beach, the luxurious Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort offers stylish garden or ocean-view rooms with free Wi-Fi. Its 2 outdoor pools overlook Cham Island and the South China Sea. Pampering spa treatments and a modern gym are also available.
The elegant air-conditioned rooms are all equipped with a flat-screen TV, minibar and personal safe. Some rooms have a dressing area.
Bathrooms come with either a bathtub or shower. Sunrise Hoi An Beach Resort is 4 km from Hoi An Ancient Town and Hoi An City. It is within a 30-minute drive from Cham Museum and Marble Mountain. Da Nang International Airport and My Son Holyland are within a 40-minute drive away.
Your Journey —
Flights: Return economy class flights from London Gatwick (with Vietnam Airlines) are included, as well as all internal flights.
London Gatwick to Saigon
10:20 / 12:00 - 07:05 (12 hrs 5 mins)
Can Tho to Hanoi
17:25 - 19:35 (2 hrs 10 mins)
Hanoi to Da Nang
15:35 - 16:50 (1 hr 15 mins)
Da Nang to Hoi An
20:15 - 21:30 (1 hr 10 mins)
Hoi An to London Gatwick
22:15 / 00:50 - 06:20 / 07:50 (12 hrs 30 mins)
Transfers: Shared transfers are included throughout as shown in the itinerary.
Please note: flight details are given as a guide only and may change. We will however notify you in advance if flights are more than 2 hours outside the time range given. Flights are non-changeable and non-refundable at time of booking.
