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We Love —
- Visit some of Vietnam's most exciting and beautiful destinations on this ten-night tour.
- Highlights include a Ha Long Bay cruise, Hanoi city tour, and a trip through the iconic Ho Chi Minh City with transfers throughout and a dedicated, knowledgeable local guide.
- Members have the choice of a 4* or 5* accommodation and an optional extension to Ho Chi Minh City.
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 beaches of Hoi An, 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.
Our Offer —
Offer 1: 8 night tour of Vietnam in Superior accommodation.
Offer 2: 8 night tour of Vietnam in Deluxe accommodation.
Offer 3: 11 night tour of Vietnam in Superior accommodation.
Offer 4: 11 night tour of Vietnam n Deluxe accommodation.
Your Tour In Brief —
10-Night Tour:
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
Day 2: Tour of Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Hue
Day 5: Tour of Hue
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Day 7: My Son Sanctuary
Day 8: Free time in Hoi An
Day 9: Departure
3 Night Extension:
Day 9: Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta & Ben Tre - Can Tho
Day 11: Can Tho's Floating Market - Ho Chi Minh City
Day 12: Departure
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi
After a long flight, you will arrive at our nearly thousand-year-old capital – Hanoi. Your guide will meet you at Noi Bai Airport and transfer you to the hotel in the city centre (approx. travel time: 40 minutes).
Overnight in Hanoi with breakfast included. Today also includes a welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
The day starts with a visit to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh – the nation’s founder - which includes Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of the city.
Afterwards, visit Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (The Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university) which was constructed in the 11th century. pend some time in the university's gardens and admire the well-preserved architecture, both of which offer a glimpse into Vietnam's past.
After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology which offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam. Then discover the daily life of the Hanoians with a 45 minute rickshaw ride around the Old Quarter's streets before heading back to the hotel.
Overnight in Hanoi with breakfast included. Lunch is also included today.
After breakfast, you will leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay (approx. travel time: 3 hours), a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, board the boat where you will be welcomed by a drink.
Feast on a lunch of fresh seafood while the boat is cruising through innumerable stone islets, floating villages and small beaches. Visit a floating fishing village after lunch prior to some free time which can be spent swimming in the crystalline waters or on the boat's sundeck.
Overnight on the boat with breakfast, lunch & dinner included. There will also be a local guide on board.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay - Hanoi - Hue
In the morning, brunch will be served while cruising to Bai Tu Long Bay. Pass by several rocks, islets and fishing villages, whilst moving toward Ha Long City for disembarkment later in the morning. Return to Hanoi by private car (approx. travel time: 3 hours), for a flight to Hue.
Upon landing, you’ll be greeted by your driver and will then proceed to check in your hotel in Hue (approx. travel time: 45 minutes).
Overnight in Hue with brunch included.
After breakfast, visit the Imperial Citadel (World Cultural Heritage) where Kings of Vietnam’s last feudal dynasty ruled from 1802 to 1945, including Flag Tower, Nine Holy Cannons, Ngo Mon Gate, Thai Hoa Palace, Nine Dynastic Urns, Forbidden Purple City, etc. After that, visit Dong Ba Market. Lunch at a local restaurant.
In the afternoon, visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and Tombs of King Minh Mang with oriental style decoration. And then you continue to visit Thanh Toan village, its covered bridge and its museum.
Overnight in Hue with breakfast included. Lunch is also included today.
Day 6: Hue - Danang - Hoi An
Breakfast at hotel before transferring to Hoi An via one of Vietnam's most scenic highways (approx. travel time: 3 hours), passing by Lang Co Beach – one of the most beautiful beaches in Vietnam - and Hai Van Pass – which offers a magnificent panorama of the central coast at its summit. Enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Overnight in Hoi An with breakfast included. Lunch is also included today.
Today is filled with interesting activities: start your day with a short transfer from hotel to the cycling point. Here you will collect your bike and embark on a ride through peaceful villages, passing water coconut forest and rice fields along the way.
Next is a laidback boat ride along the Do River where you can see local fishermen at work. This will be followed by a Banh Xeo (Vietnamese pancake) cooking demonstration and a tasty lunch with Vietnamese dishes.
Transfer to My Son Sanctuary, an UNESCO World Heritage site. Located in a lush valley, My Son was once the capital and religious centre of the Cham people. With its impressive red brick towers and sanctuaries, My Son is considered to be in the same league as some of Southeast Asia's greatest archaeological sites, including Angkor Wat in Cambodia, Bagan in Myanmar, and Ayutthaya in Thailand and Borobudur in Indonesia. The remaining towers and sanctuaries were built from the 7th to 13th centuries.
Overnight in Hoi An with breakfast included. Lunch is also included today.
Day 8: Free time in Hoi An
Today will be free to do as you please.
Overnight in Hoi An with breakfast included. Lunch is also included today.
Day 9: Departure
Today will be free to do as you please before you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight home.
3 Night Extension
Day 9: Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
Today will be free to do as you please before you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel where you can relax before embarking on a short city tour in the afternoon. This tour will take you to the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, the colonial districts and Ben Thanh Market.
Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast included.
Today you will enjoy breakfast at the hotel before being picked up and driven approx. 2 hours 30 minutes to the Ben Tre. You then board an Apricot cruise, a new boat whose open design allows the river breezes to flow freely as you slowly make your way down the Mekong Delta and observe the stunning landscapes. A cold drink and seasonal fruit are available onboard. Your river cruise will culminate with a visit to a coconut factory.
Return to the boat and continue to your next destination where you will see how to peel a coconut. Next is a tuk-tuk ride to a local family making coconut-leaves-swobs. Meet our friendly host, gain insight into local traditional methods to make a swob. This will be followed by a hands-on experience.
Continue with a relaxing bike ride through lush scenery. Your route will take you through peaceful villages as you make your way to a rowing boat...perfect for experience the slow pace of Mekong Delta life. You then have a short walk on the narrow village lane to Mr Ba’s family where you will learn how to make a local cake and enjoy tea with honey and dried coconut while chatting with them about the local culture. Lunch will be served with Mekong specialities at Apricot Riverside Restaurant. Relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere before transferring to your next hotel in Can Tho - the capital of the Mekong Delta.
Overnight in Can Tho with breakfast included. Lunch is also included today.
Breakfast at your hotel, free time to relax until you are transferred to Mui Ne for some time by the beach. You will arrive at your resort after about 4 hours’ drive. Free time to relax and enjoy the pool and the beach.
Overnight in Mui Ne with breakfast included.
Day 12: Departure
Today will be free to do as you please before you are transferred to the airport in time for your flight home.
Your Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following accommodation with this offer.
Superior Category Hotels
If opting for the Superior category, you will stay at the below hotels in a Standard Room. Meals will be as per the itinerary.
Hanoi: 2 nights at La Belle Vie Hotel.
Ha Long Bay: 1 night aboard a Sealife Cruise.
Hue: 2 nights at Sai Gon Morin Hotel.
Hoi An: 3 nights at Hoi An Silk Village Resort.
Ho Chi Minh City: 2 nights at Central Palace Hotel (11 night itinerary only).
Can Tho: 1 night at TTC Premium Hotel (11 night itinerary only).
Sleeps up to
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Deluxe Category Hotels
If opting for the Deluxe category, you will stay at the below hotels in a Standard Room. Meals will be as per the itinerary.
Hanoi: 2 nights at Melia Hotel.
Ha Long Bay: 1 night aboard a Paradise Luxury Cruise.
Hue: 2 nights at Indochine Palace Hotel.
Hoi An: 3 nights at Koi Hoi An Resort.
Ho Chi Minh City: 2 nights at Nikko Saigon Hotel (11 night itinerary only).
Can Tho: 1 night at Vinpearl Can Tho Hotel (11 night itinerary only).
Sleeps up to
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
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: Transfers are included as per the itinerary.
