Jan
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We Love —
- Discover the breathtaking natural beauty, history and rich culture of Vietnam, on this in-depth tour of Vietnam!
- Highlights include a cruise through iconic Ha Long Bay, uncovering the town of Hoi An, delving into the history of Ho Chi Minh and meandering down the waterways of the Mekong Delta.
- You will then travel to Thailand for two fantastic beach stays!
- Enjoy a stunning escape at the Dewa Phuket Resort 5* - a true slice of paradise, then move onto Khao Lak for a relaxing break at the MANATHAI Khao Lak 4*!
Your Destinations —
Vietnam
Whilst Vietnam is an extraordinary country to explore, an increasing number of tourists are going simply to relax; with over 3,000km of coastline, stunning white sand beaches and a number of deluxe resorts.
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.
Phuket, Thailand
Khao Lak, Thailand
Whatever it is you're after while on holiday there is a good chance you will find it in this beautiful corner of Thailand.
Your Vietnam Tour Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: Hanoi – Arrive
Day 2: Hanoi
Day 3: Hanoi – Ha Long Bay
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang
Day 5: Hoi An
Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Can Tho
Day 7: Can Tho – Cai Rang Floating Market – Ben Tre
Day 8: Ben Tre – Ho Chi Minh City
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Depart
Your Vietnam Tour Itinerary —
After a long flight, you will arrive at this 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. The rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Hanoi.
Day 2: Hanoi (Breakfast & Lunch)
After breakfast at your hotel, the day starts with visit a to the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh – the nation’s founder, containing Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (viewed from outside), and house on stilts. This complex also comprises the One Pillar Pagoda, whose origins date back to the foundation of the city. After that, visit Van Mieu – Quoc Tu Giam (Temple of Literature & Vietnam’s first university). Constructed in the 11th century, the gardens and well-preserved architecture offer a relaxing glimpse into Vietnam's past.
After lunch in a local restaurant, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology (closed on Mondays) which offers an insight into the 54 different ethnic groups of Vietnam. Then discover the daily life of the Hanoian with a cyclo (rickshaw) ride around the Old Quarter streets which were named after the specific goods once offered for sale at these places. Overnight in Hanoi.
After breakfast, between 07:30 – 08.00, you will leave Hanoi for Ha Long Bay, a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. Upon arrival, transfer to a junk for a cruise around Ha Long Bay with a delicious local seafood lunch served on board. Passing many rocks and islets in shape of Dog, Incense, Fighting-cock, Finger, Hoa Cuong etc. and visit a cave and short swim, kayak (kayak cost is not included in this package), if weather permits. Have dinner on board. In the evening, enjoy the night squid fishing and later overnight on board.
Day 4: Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Da Nang (Brunch)
In the morning, brunch will be served while the boat continues cruising, pass by several rocks, islets then moving toward Ha Long City for disembarking around 11 am. As soon as you arrive at the pier, the boat company’s shuttle bus will bring you back to your hotel in Hanoi, where your driver will be waiting for you then drive to Noi Bai International Airport for your flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival at Da Nang International airport, transfer to hotel in Hoi An and check in. Overnight in Hoi An.
After breakfast at your hotel, meet the guide for a visit to My Son Sanctuary, a UNESCO World Heritage site, 40 km southwest of Hoi An. Located in a lush valley, My Son once was a capital and religious centre of 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.
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, take a guided walking tour around Hoi An Ancient Town. Visit the Japanese covered bridge, Chinese assembly hall, a typical Vietnamese merchant’s house, one of the interesting museums and the local market. There’re numerous art galleries, souvenirs and tailor shops where you can get some express made-to-measure clothes if you like.
The next visit is to the home of a craftsman in the old streets. Here you’ll have a brief introduction to the history, shape and colour of the lanterns as well as stages of making them. After that, you can make a lantern on your own, decorate, pack and keep it as a souvenir of your time in Hoi An. Head back to the hotel to relax. Overnight in Hoi An.
Day 6: Hoi An – Da Nang – Can Tho (Breakfast)
After breakfast, enjoy free time on your own until transfer to the airport in Da Nang for the flight to Can Tho. Upon arrival, the driver will pick you up and drive you to your hotel. Overnight in Can Tho.
Enjoy breakfast at your hotel before an early morning cruise along the small and picturesque tributaries by motorboat, we will see the Cai Rang Floating Market – the busiest but nicest one with heaps of rowing boats.
See the beautiful scenery and daily activities of the locals. After that, continue your boat trip to Truc Lam Monastery along the river and then stop at Ut Dzach's family who make Banh Hoi, rice flour buns using traditional techniques. The owner will show you the process of making 'Banh Hoi': from mixing the flour, squeezing the noodles with a long bamboo pole to spraying them.
Then enjoy the time to chat with family members. Bid farewell to the Dzach family and enjoy a short walk to the river port. Board on a local ferry crossing the river to reach where the driver is waiting for you. On the way to Ben Tre, have lunch at a local restaurant. Arrive at Ben Tre in the late afternoon, check-in hotel and rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Ben Tre.
After breakfast, transfer to board on a new boat design open on all sides to allow the river breezes to flow freely. Meandering down the Mekong, you'll have a chance to observe local life plays out on the riverbanks: the people and stunning landscapes, while your attentive crew serves cold drinks and seasonal fruit.
Your first visit is at a coconut-shell-charcoal processing site on a small islet. Observe the whole procedure and see how the locals utilize every bit of the coconut. Return to the boat for a short ride to the next attraction. Hop back on the mainland, see how locals peel off coconut husks with simple tools. Next, a tuk-tuk ride will take you to a local family making coconut-leaf-swabs. Meet our friendly host and gain insight into local traditional methods to make a swab, a hands-on and fun experience.
Continue with a relaxing bike ride on the lush and green rural road. Cycle through peaceful villages, meet friendly & smiling locals saying hello and feel the tranquil scenes of rural life. Next, relax on a rowing boat as you wind your way through the crisscrossing canals observing the slow pace of Mekong Delta life. Then a short walk on a narrow village lane brings you to Mr Ba’s family. His hospitable greetings and tasty local cake will make you feel immediately at home. His family members are happy to share the local cake making procedure. Join them, try to make a local cake on your own under their enthusiastic instruction. Enjoy tea with honey and dried coconut while chatting with them about their daily routines, local culture, customs and why you don’t let a local fortune-teller tell you what is supposed to happen in the future.
Lunch is served with Mekong specialities at Riverside Restaurant. Relax and enjoy the tranquil atmosphere before transferring to the pier where the waiting driver will take you back to Saigon.
Upon arrival in Saigon, take a “get acquainted tour” to Central Post Office, and the Notre Dame Cathedral (outside) before heading to your hotel then check-in. Overnight in Saigon.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Depart (Breakfast)
Breakfast at your hotel then you will be free to go shopping or explore the city by yourself until transfer to the airport for the departure flight.
Please Note: The Ha Long Bay itinerary will be changed to be adapted to the weather condition and boat availability. You will have a shared English speaking guide on the boat only.
Your Vietnam Tour Hotels —
Our members will stay at the following Superior 4* category hotels in a Standard Room with meals included as per itinerary.
Superior Category Hotels
Ha Long: La Regina Royal Cruise or Sealife Cruise or similar
Hoi An: Belle Maison Hadana Hoi An Hotel or similar
Can Tho: TTC Premium Can Tho or similar
Ben Tre: Ben Tre Riverside Resort or similar
Ho Chi Minh City: Central Palace Hotel or similar
3 Adults
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.
Dewa Phuket Resort 5*, Thailand —
You will enjoy a 2, 3, or 5-night stay in a Deluxe Room, with Bed & Breakfast. You may upgrade to a Half Board Basis at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (Breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Just for you:
- Welcome fruit basket, flowers and drink
- Complimentary bike rental for 3 hours a day
- Complimentary daily activities for adults and children, per hotel schedule
- One time per day complimentary shuttle service to Phuket Town (bookable 1 day in advance at the front desk)
- 20% discount on food and beverages
- 20% discount at the spa
Just minutes from the beach, this resort offers all manner of leisure activities to keep you entertained, from cooking classes and Batik painting to indulgent spa treatments and two main swimming pools.
Feast on a range of International and traditional Thai cuisine at one of the restaurants, or choose in villa dining for extra privacy.
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally.
Your Room —
3 Adults
Your Board Basis —
Offering a western inspired culinary experience in Phuket, with relaxed dining on the terrace in the sea breeze of Nai Yang Beach. There is also an air-conditioned separate room for more intimate gatherings or groups.
Bread & Butter Bakery
This charming bakery is the perfect spot to start your day. Serving freshly brewed coffee, tea, healthy juice and homemade croissants, pastries and sandwiches. Guests can also buy a fresh loaf of bread(s) or a bottle of wine to enjoy in-villa.
The Pool Bar
This stylish, sophisticated sanctuary is the ideal place to watch the sunset over the Andaman Sea with a cold beer or cocktail in a laid-back ambience.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Time —
MANATHAI Khao Lak 4*, Thailand —
You will enjoy a 3, 4 or 5-night stay in an upgraded Deluxe Garden Room with Bed & Breakfast. You may upgrade to a Half Board Basis at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee (breakfast evening meal served in the main restaurant - drinks excluded).
Just for you:
- Daily sunset cocktail per adult
- 10% discount all food and beverage (except Happy Hour and promotions)
- A welcome drink and fruit bowl per room per stay
MANATHAI Khao Lak features an unbeatable location along a sandy beach, ideal for secluded relaxation. The contemporary, bright decor reflects the resort's admiration of traditional Thai style with a modern flair. Stylish rooms come well equipped and guests may treat themselves to a pampering massage or dine on tempting cuisine at one of the resort's on-site restaurants.
Escape the heat and take a dip in the hotel's lagoon style pool. Not only a place of refreshment, but the pool is also the life centre of the resort. Here you will find a full schedule of activities and entertainment taking place throughout the day. Be sure to review the hotel's pool schedule to see when you may take part in activities such as nature art, introduction to Muay Thai Boxing, and, for an additional fee, a Thai Cooking class.
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally.
Your Room —
3 Adults
or
2 Adults
+ 1 Child
Please note: the bed for the 3rd/4th guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis —
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only.
Your Time —
Your Optional Excursions —
Discovering the Three Buddhist Temples
You will then discover a mystical temple containing the secrets of a monk to be respected in the province. The statues on the outside lost in the middle of the forest are worth the detour, you can go down the steps to take a picture more ready.
The inside of the temple is beautiful, you will see monks in full prayer, it is really a haven of peace.
You will discover a beautiful pagoda inside which you can admire a relic of Buddha The paintings represent the life of Buddha, just magical ...if you are lucky, you will see squirrels in the trees. You will have lunch at a local restaurant before finding the last hidden temple.
This trip includes a transfer by private vehicle from your hotel, non-alcoholic drinks, lunchtime meal and an English-speaking guide. Please note: This tour is held twice a week depending on availability. Shared outing with a minimum of 4 people. Some changes may be made to the basic program, such as rubber harvesting periods, and public holidays that affect whether schools are open or not. Please wear an appropriate outfit for visiting temples including long trousers and a shirt or long sleeve. Duration: Full day 7:30 am and 9 am depending on the location of the hotel.
Meeting with the locals from Koh Yao Yai
You will start this tour with the view of the island from where you can take a beautiful picture of the islands of Krabi, then you will visit a rubber plantation, to understand the system that transforms the sap into rubber. Then you will go to a traditional village where you can visit a house, discover their many fruit trees and eventually visit the restaurant in the village. You will also have free time to swim or stroll along this secluded beach.
You will then go aboard a boat (fast or long tail, piloted by a local fisherman), to discover the wildlife of the open sea. This tour includes
This trip includes a transfer by private vehicle from your hotel & a local fast boat, non-alcoholic drinks, lunchtime meal, entrances to National Parks and an English-speaking guide. Please note: This tour is held twice a week depending on availability. Shared outing with a minimum of 4 people. Some changes may be made to the basic program, such as rubber harvesting periods, and public holidays that affect whether schools are open or not.
Discovering Kai and Phi Phi Islands
Ko Phi Phi Ley is known worldwide for hosting the film "The Beach" with Leonardo DiCaprio, Guillaume Canet, and Virginie Ledoyen. Phi Phi Ley offers three sites to visit: Viking Cave, is a cave where swallow nests are harvested, is extremely popular with the Chinese community. Pi-Leh Bay is a cove without shallow beach (about 1 metre) whose colours are gorgeous: turquoise-blue water with a white hue of sand, dense green vegetation that surrounds the bay. Maya Bay where the beautiful beach has earned its fame from the film The Beach. An opening in the rock allows boats to sneak and dock on the beach opening up to a striking and truly unusual setting. The turquoise water seems to be trapped by the rocky peaks, forming a semicircle. It is known to be one of the 10 most beautiful beaches in the world. (Please note: Maya Bay may be banned at certain times of the year).
You will also go to the main island Phi Phi Don, which is known for its scuba diving sites but also for its beautiful sandy beaches. You will have your lunch along the beach. You will see monkeys, who live on the cliffs of the island, depending on the tide you can be in contact with them. You will also make a stop on Khai Nok Island where you will have free time on the beach will enjoy your time to feed fish, enjoy snorkelling or relax. You will make several snorkel stops to observe the underwater fauna and flora in the turquoise waters, as well as breaks on the beach to relax or enjoy the sea. An exceptional outing that will remain etched in your memory. This trip includes a transfer by private vehicle from your hotel & a local fast boat, non-alcoholic drinks, refreshing towels, lunchtime meal, equipment (mask, palm, snorkel, lifejacket), entrances to National Parks and an English-speaking guide. You will depart at 9 am - 10 am and will return at 4 pm.
Please note that the program may sometimes be modified or cancelled depending on the weather conditions. Please bring sunscreen, bathing suits & towels, mosquito repellent & camera.
Your Journey —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium 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 throughout.
