Indochina- Vietnam Cities & Rail Experience
Vietnam Cities & Rail Experience
Blaze your own trail through Vietnam
If a comprehensive tour isn’ t what you are looking for, our Travel Experts can create a bespoke tailor-made itinerary just for you. Spending a few days in Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi to take in the city sights is recommended, as is embarking on a fascinating train journey.
Ho Chi Minh City( formerly Saigon) reverberates with the whirr of thousands of motorbikes as they whizz along the bustling streets and broad boulevards. Add to this lavish colonial architecture, colourful markets, countless street vendors cooking up tasty treats, cosmopolitan cafés and excellent shopping, and you have quite the intoxicating mix. Top sights include the imposing Reunification Palace, Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon Post Office, Opera House, Ben Thanh Market, Thien Hau Temple, Jade Emperor Pagoda and Dong Khoi Street. Just outside the city is the Cu Chi Tunnels, a vast subterranean network used as hideouts by Vietnamese guerrillas during the Vietnam War.
High-octane Hanoi will also provide a full-scale assault on your senses. Its lemon-hued colonial architecture is a feast for the eyes, your tastebuds will water as delicious aromas waft from street vendor’ s food stalls, and your ears will attune to the buzz of swarms of scooters and shouts from traders selling their wares. Aside from the sights, sounds and scents of everyday life, check out the French Quarter where the Opera House stands, the characterful Old Quarter whose twisted lanes brim with workshops, temples and more, the fashionable West Lake( Tay Ho) neighbourhood, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and Ho Chi Minh’ s former residence.
Why not consider a rail journey within a luxurious carriage, available between historic Hoi An( Da Nang) and easy-going Quy Nhon or, Nha Trang to Quy Nhon which passes through many more coastal areas. Common to both routes is the chance to sit back and watch the enchanting landscapes from your comfortable window seat.
Of course, once you’ ve absorbed city vibes, culture and scenic splendour, you may fancy retreating to the beach for some well-deserved downtime, and our Travel Experts can happily arrange this for you.
Hanoi
from £ 59 per person per night
from £ 79 per person per night
Opera room
La Siesta Premium Saigon
4H Ho Chi Minh City
Immerse yourself in the vibrant surroundings of bustling restaurants and entertainment venues, whilst being only a stone’ s throw from the city’ s iconic landmarks and attractions. After a busy day, where better to unwind than the top floor pool which boasts breathtaking views of Ben Thanh Market and Saigon River. At Cloud Nine Restaurant, discover authentic and flavourful Vietnamese cuisine as well as international fare, and at the Twilight Sky Bar you’ ll find an extensive menu of innovative cocktails and lively music.
Features: 91 rooms & suites • restaurant
• bar • swimming pool • gym • spa
• free WiFi
Accommodation: In deluxe rooms with shower, mini bar, safe and neighbourhood views.
142 Indochina
Room upgrades: Executive rooms from £ 6
• junior suites from £ 72 with a French balcony • La Siesta suites from £ 113 with a spacious balcony.
Meals: Breakfast.
Private transfers: 20 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City airport.
Caravelle Saigon
5H Ho Chi Minh City
Caravelle Saigon has been the city’ s landmark address. Its favourable position in the heart of the city has you within steps of the Opera House, Notre Dame Cathedral, historic Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanh Market. Rooms and suites showcase a deep respect for history, but not at the expense of comfort and luxury, and there are superb dining options, plus an inviting pool.
Features: 333 rooms & suites • 6 restaurants & bars • swimming pool • gym • spa
• free WiFi
Accommodation: In deluxe rooms with bath / shower, mini bar, safe and full length windows providing city or river views.
Room upgrades: Opera rooms from £ 4 which overlook the famous Opera House and other city landmarks • signature rooms from £ 25 which include access to the Signature Lounge for breakfast, all day refreshments, sunset cocktails.
Meals: Breakfast.
Private transfers: 25 minutes from Ho Chi Minh City airport.
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