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Vietnam Highlights - Fully Inclusive Price from £2390 pp

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Take the time for an in-depth journey through Vietnam that spans the entire length of the country. Explore more of the Mekong Delta with an overnight stay in a farmer’s house and enjoy the sunset from a junk boat in Halong Bay. Finish your tour with an optional visit to beautiful Sapa.

Itinerary:

Days 1-2 : UK - Saigon

Fly overnight to Saigon and transfer to your hotel before your welcome dinner of local cuisine.

Day 3 : Saigon

Begin sightseeing today with a tour of the 19th Century Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace,War Remnants Museum, Cholon - Saigon’s Chinatown, the beautiful Thien Hau Pagoda dedicated to the Goddess of the Sea and the huge Binh Tay Wholesale Market. After lunch, shop at Ben Thanh Market with the rest of the day at leisure.

Days 4-5 : Saigon – Mekong Delta – Saigon

Travel to My Tho and enjoy a cruise on the Mekong River to explore the delta, also known as the ‘Rice Basket’ of Vietnam. Over the next two days we explore the Mekong Delta first hand travelling by various types of boats in and around Vinh Long Province. Visit floating markets, villages, home industries and plantations as well as Thoi Son Island and Vinh Trang Pagoda. We stay overnight at a local farmer’s house where we participate in cooking the evening meal, as well as enjoying the authentic Vietnamese hospitality and a music show. The next day, continue exploring the Mekong Delta before returning to Saigon. The Mekong Delta is primarily rural; however, it is the most densely populated area in Vietnam. Life revolves around the river as people live, trade and travel along the river. The area’s rich and fertile lands are perfect for growing rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. The Mekong Delta gives a perfect glimpse into how life once was.

Day 6 : Cu Chi Tunnels & Tay Ninh day tour

Visit the famous tunnel system at Cu Chi and then attend the noon service at the Cao Dai Temple, which is one of the most striking structures in Asia.

Day 7 : Saigon – Nha Trang

Fly to the coastal town of Nha Trang and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.

Day 8 : Nha Trang Cruising

Enjoy a cruise around the nearby islands and visit the Tri Nguyen Aquarium at Mieu Island, Tam Island and a local fishing village.

Day 9 : Nha Trang – Hoi An

Fly to Danang and transfer to the UNESCO listed town of Hoi An stopping at the Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and China Beach en-route.

Day 10 : Hoi An

Enjoy a walking tour of Hoi An and visit one of the oldest homes, which is still occupied by the descendants of the merchants that built it over 200 years ago. The afternoon is at leisure to visit the renowned tailors, stroll through the local markets or relax in a riverside café.

Day 11 : My Son day tour

Travel to My Son, the most important Cham intellectual and religious centre, dating back to the 4th century and explore these UNESCO listed ruins.

Day 12 : Hoi An – Hue

Drive over the Hai Van Pass, which provides a spectacular panoramic view of the central coastline. Continue to Hue, the former historic capital of Vietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty and enjoy a cyclo tour to the Imperial Citadel - the centrepiece of the royal empire which was extensively damaged during the Vietnam War. In the evening, take part in a cooking class focusing on select local dishes designed for the Royal Courts.

Day 13 : Hue – Hanoi

Take a boat trip on the Perfume River and visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Royal Tombs. Later, fly to Hanoi, a charming and richly historic city of lakes, parks and shaded boulevards, also known as the ‘Paris of the Orient’ and visit the Ethnology Museum.

Day 14 : Hanoi

Sightseeing today includes visits to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Sep-Dec), Stilt House and One Pillar Pagoda.

Day 15 : Hanoi

Enjoy a walking tour of the picturesque Old Quarter and visit the Dong Xuan Market, the Temple of Literature and drive around Hoan Kiem Lake. In the evening, enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets.

Days 16-17 : Halong Bay Junk Cruise

Drive to Halong Bay, the ‘Jewel in the Crown’ of Vietnam. Relax and enjoy seafood meals onboard. Stay overnight on the traditionally designed junk boat and continue cruising between the nearby islands the following day. The UNESCO World Heritage Site of Halong Bay is one of Vietnam’s most iconic attractions and features more than 3,000 limestone karsts rising from the Gulf of Tonkin dotted with caves, grottoes, reefs, forests and lakes. Return to Hanoi in the afternoon, driving through the striking rural countryside of the Red River Delta.

Day 18 : Hanoi – UK

Fly to the UK, arriving home later the same day filled with many happy memories.

** OPTIONAL SAPA EXTENSION **

Day 17 : Hanoi - Sapa

Following our overnight cruise on Halong Bay, return to Hanoi in the afternoon, driving through the striking rural countryside of the Red River Delta. Later, board the overnight train to Sapa.

Days 18-20 : Sapa

Over the next three days we will explore the local area including the many markets, the different minority villages, the spectacular valleys and the fine examples of tribal architecture. There will be 5-6 hours of walking each day. We spend two nights in Sapa and on our third night, we transfer to Lao Cai station and board the overnight train to Hanoi. (B,L)

Days 21-22 : Hanoi – UK

Arrive early in Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Later, fly overnight to the UK, arriving home the following day filled with many happy memories. (B)

Included in the price

• all international airfares
• all transportation, departure taxes and current fuel surcharges
• accommodation
• all meals
• entrance fees, guides and daily tours
• visa fees for UK passport holders are also included

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