Vietnam Your Way
PRIVATE TOUR see page 7
9nt part-escorted tour from
£ 1899pp
Indochina- Vietnam tour
Old Gate, Imperial City of Hue
Vietnam Your Way
9nt part-escorted tour by air-conditioned car
perfect tour for your first visit • optional sightseeing tours & beach add-ons • tour with a private guide
Hanoi Halong Bay
DAY 1 Fly to Hanoi
DAY 2 Hanoi
On arrival transfer to your hotel. Later, a guided city tour includes the Temple of Literature, One Pillar Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and Hoan Kiem Lake.
DAY 3 Hanoi
At leisure wonder around and discover the city. Alternatively, a selection of optional guided tours are available( at extra expense), including a trip to Hoa Lu, an old Vietnamese capital brimming with temples; a half day railways walk to glimpse local life; and a Vespa tour to experience Vietnam as the locals do( see page 136).
DAY 4 Hanoi / Halong Bay
Depart by road to Halong Bay and this afternoon board a wooden sailing junk for an overnight cruise around the UNESCO World Heritage Listed Halong Bay, a truly stunning bay and sure to be a highlight of your tour.
DAY 5 Halong Bay / Hue
Soak up the enchanting vistas this morning before you disembark and are driven to Hanoi. En route visit Phu Lang ceramic village where you can stroll, watch the skilled potters at work and meet the locals. Fly to Hue and on arrival transfer to your hotel.
DAY 6 Hue
At leisure in Hue, Vietnam’ s former imperial capital. You may wish to relax by the hotel pool or perhaps head out and see what the city has to offer. There are several optional guided sightseeing tours available( at extra expense), including a selection of Vespa tours, or you can visit the home of a city resident for a hosted lunch. This afternoon, set off on a guided city tour which will include Hue Citadel and the Hue Royal Antiquities Museum.
DAY 7 Hue / Hoi An
Morning departure by car to Hoi An via Hai Van Pass. On arrival in Hoi An take an afternoon guided walking tour of this ancient trading town.
DAY 8 Hoi An
Full day at leisure. If you’ re happy to explore under your own steam there’ s lots to see. Once a major port, Hoi An boasts grand architecture and a beguiling riverside setting with merchant houses and temples. Optional excursions( at extra expense) include historic My Son which dates back to the 3rd century; a cycle ride through the stunning rural scenes of Kim Bong Village; or a half day Vietnamese cooking class.
DAY 9 Hoi An / Ho Chi Minh City
Free time before you depart by car to Danang Airport and fly onwards to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel and can relax or head out to explore. This evening, why not book a fun-filled Vespa tour( at extra expense).
DAY 10 Ho Chi Minh City
The day is yours to sightsee independently. If you prefer, optional tours can be booked( at extra expense) and include a day trip to discover the Mekong Delta’ s splendour; a half day excursion to the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels( see page 136), the impressive underground network built by the Vietnamese army; a fascinating cooking class or a half day city tour or evening Vespa tour.
DAY 11 Ho Chi Minh City
Time for last minute sightseeing or shopping before you are transferred to the airport for your onward journey.
Alternatively, after day 9, why not spend a few days by the beach in Hoi An or Quy Nhon? See pages 144-145 & 149. Or, before flying home, add on time at a choice of beach resorts: Ho Tram( see page 146) or Mui Ne( see page 148).
Mekong River
Hanoi 2nts | Halong Bay Cruise 1nt Hue 2nts | Hoi An 2nts Ho Chi Minh City 2nts
What you need to know:
Daily departures
Hue Danang
Hoi An
Ho Chi Minh City
3H hotels. Alternatively, 4 or 5H hotels and cruises available at a supplement.
Breakfast. Lunch and dinner also included on day 4.
The price shown includes international flights, onward domestic flights, private transfers( some with guide), accommodation, private sightseeing tours with guide as stated and entrance fees.
Note: Extensions and additional excursions available in each destination as highlighted in itinerary at a supplement. Please ask for details.
Notre Dame cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing renovation and maintenance until 2027.
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