We Love —
- Discover the natural beauty, history and rich culture of Vietnam with exciting and unique excursions, such as a night time scooter ride through Ho Chi Minh City!
- Enjoy exciting tours such as a visit to the infamous Cu Chi Tunnels and trip along the might Mekong River.
- End your adventure basking on the white-sand beaches of Phan Thiet.
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Your Destination —
Cruise down the mighty Mekong Delta and visit the bustling floating markets of Can Tho, where traders sell their wares in a unique environment. You will also visit ancient waterside town Hoi An, and catch a glimpse into the past at the famous Cu Chi Tunnels.
Every holiday needs some relaxing time, so rest assured we have worked this into your adventure, leaving you 7 nights to relax on the white sandy beaches of Danang!
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: Arrival in Ho Chi Minh City
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City, you will be welcomed by a guide and transferred to your hotel in the city centre to check in and relax after a long journey.
Overnight at Paragon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast included.
After breakfast visit the moving War Remnants Museum then continue to the Reunification Palace, former residence of the Indochina Governor General and later President of the Republic of Southern Vietnam until the fall of Saigon in April 30, 1975. Finally visit to Notre Dame Cathedral and the bustling Ben Thanh Market.
In the afternoon, explore Ho Chi Minh City’s historic Chinatown, named Cho Lon or “Big Market,” by the locals, and experience the city as it was before the war. Traveling by cyclo - the typical pedicab of the city. Feel the hustle and bustle of street vendors selling a mixture of herbs for traditional medicine along Hai Thuong Lan Ong street. Take your way down tiny alleys on the agile vehicles, passing many small, family-run businesses. Along the way, you will come across Lady Thien Hau Temple built by the Cantonese congregation in the early 19th century. It is to honor the goddess of the sea and protector of fishermen The temple’s interior courtyard is worth seeing with beautiful ceramic figurines and antiques shrouded in incese-smoke. It is always bustling here with worshippers from the local Chinese community.
Overnight at Paragon hotel, Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast included.
Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels
After breakfast, you will drive 70km out of Saigon to the Cu Chi Tunnels. The Tunnels were created in 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 centres.
Overnight at Paragon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh City with breakfast included.
Depart around 8am and head south to Ben Tre province, famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. On arrival, take a Xe loi ride through the local village of Huu Dinh to enjoy the green fields and gardens.
Continue with a short walk to Huu Phuoc Bridge where you will board your boat and begin your trip through small canals with beautiful tropical scenery. On board the boat, enjoy a welcome drink (mango cocktail) and tropical fruits while cruising.The cruise will stop first at a brick making hut, where the locals still use centuries-old traditional methods to make the bricks by hand. Then go back to your boat to cross the An Hoa River, where you will take a sampan trip through narrow canals and enjoy the peacefulness of the region. The sampan will take you to visit Mrs Huong, who lives with her 3 children and grandson – they live on fishing, shrimp and fruit orchards. Enjoy fresh fruits and tea before heading to visit a rice noodles factory which produces Hu Tieu noodles, one of most popular breakfast dishes in the region.
Then switch to bicycle and ride on village roads past green gardens and local houses, and stop at another local house where they live on their traditional family business, sampan boat building. Then continue your cycling trip to My Long to visit Mr Sau Tuong, a former Vietcong soldier who survived two years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Phnom Penh. Now he and his wife live on making rice paper, which is the most famous speciality of My Long village. Have a chat with him and enjoy the crispy rice paper made by his wife, and observe the process of how it is made.
Then return to the village road to carry on the bike ride to a local restaurant by the river side. It is time for you to relax and enjoy a 5-course lunch of local specialities. Relax and walk around the garden after lunch, and then visit the nearby house of Mr Hung, who is a famous sticky rice maker in the village. You can also feed his stock of catfish and walk through his fruit garden. Walk back to the local house to catch fish in the pond & pick your own vegetables, and then in the early evening prepare to join the cooking demonstration with the family or host.
Overnight at Mango Home Riverside Hotel with breakfast included. Today your lunch & dinner is also included.
Day 5: Ben Tre - Can Tho
Enjoy breakfast then take a boat trip to the Tai Phu canal and stop to visit a coconut processing workshop before taking a bicycle to the busy local market of My Long. After that, cycle to Cau Hoa to visit the local Phuoc Long Tu temple and war memorials. Then cycle to Phong Nam village and your boat will take you to back to Mango Home.
Enjoy Lunch, take some time to relax before checking out and enjoying a cruise down the River to the main pier where your car will be waiting for you. Continue farther along the Mekong Delta to Can Tho.
Overnight at TTC Premium Hotel with breakfast included. Today your lunch is also included.
Enjoy an early morning cruise along small and picturesque tributaries onboard a rowing boat,. Along the way you will see the Cai Rang Floating Market - the busiest but nicest one with heaps of rowing boats. Disembark at Ninh Kieu quay, visit Binh Thuy Ancient house before returning to your hotel for breakfast and relaxing. Check out of the hotel by noon & head back to Ho Chi Minh City.
Overnight at Paragon Hotel with breakfast included.
Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City - Phan Thiet
After breakfast, proceed to Phan Thiet for your beach front stay.
Overnight at The Cliff Resort & Residences with breakfast included.
Day 8 - 11: Phan Thiet
Spend your days soaking up the sun at this elegant resort.
Overnight at The Cliff Resort & Residences with breakfast included.
Day 12: Flight Home
After breakfast you will have some free time in Danang before you are transported to the airport for your flight home.
Your Tour Accommodation —
Our members will be staying in 4* hotels throughout with breakfast included.
Paragon Hotel 4* - Ho Chi Minh City
You will be spending 4 nights in a Deluxe Room
Stylish, elegant and modern, all the air-conditioned rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and free WiFi as well as wonderful views of the Saigon Skyline, including Time Square and Bitexco Tower.
Mango Home Riverside Hotel 4* - Ben Tre
You will be spending 1 nights in a Superior Room
TTC Premium Hotel 4* - Can Tho
You will be spending 1 night in a Deluxe River View Room
The Cliff Resort & Residences 4* —
You will be spending 5 nights in an Azul Garden View Room with breakfast included.
Just for you: 1x30min Head & Shoulder Massage; A 30% discount at the spa & a massage during happy hour (2-4pm)
The Vista Restaurant overlooks the ocean and serves both International and Vietnamese cuisine.On The Rock Pool Bar is the ideal place to enjoy a refreshing cocktail or light snack from 09:00 to 19:00.
As the name suggests, this peaceful 45sqm room is inspired by the sea around it. Your bright & airy room looks out onto view of the lush jungle and features amenities such as free internet, a flat screen LCD TV & complimentary tea & coffee.
- Spa
- Souvenir Shop
- Mini Cinema
- Kids Corner
- Gym
- Outdoor Pool with Swim-Up Bar
- Restaurants
- Beach Bar
- Beach Access
Your Journey —
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 (flight inclusive offers only)
The approximate transfer times / distances are as follows:
- Tan Son Nhat Airport to Paragon Hotel: 25min / 7km
- Paragon Hotel to TTC Premium Hotel: 3hrs 20min / 170km
- TTC Premium Hotel to Tan Son Nhat Airport: 3hrs 30min / 175km
- Danang Airport - Melia Danang: 20min / 12.5km
Etihad Airways
Choose to fly with Etihad Airways, the first 10 people to book will receive the following credit to be used on a future booking with Voyage Privé:
Offering warm hospitality and a more personal style of service, Etihad's aim is to deliver an Economy Class experience that surpasses expectations and delights guests. The cradle seat with lumbar support and adjustable headrest, enables you to find the ideal sitting or reclining position under a cosy fleece blanket. The unique pillow converts from a standard pillow to a neck pillow!
Your airport lounge provides all the facilities you need to freshen up after a long flight - enjoy an energising shower, have your clothes pressed or enjoy new wet shave service!
Enjoy generous recline and ample legroom, or stretch into a fully-flat bed with a plush comforter and full-sized pillow. On longer flights, enjoy a turn-down service including a mattress, cotton loungewear and slippers. The in-seat massage function and personal lighting can all be controlled at the touch of a button.
Your Visa —
Passport validity
Your passport should be valid for a minimum of 6 months on the date you enter Vietnam for you to be eligible for the 15 day visa exemption.
For periods of stay longer than 15 days, entry into Vietnam may be refused if your passport has less than 1 month validity from the date your Vietnamese visa expires.
Visas
Until 30 June 2018 ‘British Citizen’ passport holders travelling for tourism or business can enter Vietnam for up to a maximum of 15 days without a visa. If you have a different type of British nationality – for example ‘British national (overseas)’- you’ll need to get a visa or an e-visa before entering Vietnam.
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