VIETNAM ESCORTED TOUR
13 night privately escorted tour from £ 2899pp
GLIMPSES OF VIETNAM
13 NIGHT PRIVATELY ESCORTED TOUR BY AIR-CONDITIONED CAR
ideal for first time visitors • cruise Halong Bay & the Mekong Delta • tour with your own guide
DAY 1 Fly to Hanoi
DAY 2 Hanoi
On arrival transfer to your hotel , the rest of the day is at leisure . Why not book an optional evening Vespa Tour ( see page 136 ).
DAY 3 Hanoi
Begin with a walk along Hanoi ’ s back streets for a glimpse of city life before a short train ride over the Red River . This afternoon , visit Ho Chi Minh ’ s former residence , the One Pillar Pagoda , Temple of Literature and the Lake of Restored Sword . A cyclo tour of the Old Quarter is a relaxing way to end the day and includes a stop at an ancient Vietnamese “ long house ”. This evening , see a water puppet show .
DAY 4 Hanoi A full day at leisure for you to explore as you wish .
DAY 5 Hanoi / Halong Bay
Drive to Halong Bay ( approx 125 miles / 2½ hours drive ) and board a wooden sailing junk for a cruise among the hundreds of islets of Halong Bay .
DAY 6 Halong Bay / Hue
Continue cruising through Halong Bay before disembarking at noon and transferring by road to Hanoi airport for a flight to Hue . On arrival , you can relax or explore independently .
DAY 7 Hue
Today ’ s full day tour includes Thien Mu Pagoda and ancient Royal Citadel . This afternoon visit the tombs of Emperor Khai Dinh and Emperor Tu Duc .
DAY 8 Hue / Hoi An
Drive to Hoi An ( approx 90 miles / 3½ hours drive ) stopping in Danang enroute to visit the Cham Museum and Marble Mountain . Arrive Hoi An late afternoon .
DAY 9 Hoi An
Visit a family-run lantern making business where you design and make your own before a walking tour of this UNESCO World Heritage Site . Highlights include ancient merchants ’ houses , the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall , the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and vibrant riverside market .
DAY 10 Hoi An / Can Tho
At leisure before a flight from Danang to Can Tho . This afternoon visit a Khmer pagoda , the Can Tho Museum and enjoy a walk to Gian Gua pilgrimage site .
DAY 11 Can Tho / Mekong Delta
Embark on your cruise aboard the Bassac riverboat . Cruise to Cho Lach passing numerous laden river barges . After lunch on board , stop for brief walking tours of villages lining the river . Dock at Tra On with an overnight stay on board .
DAY 12 Mekong Delta / Ho Chi Minh City
Early morning cruise to the bustling floating market at Cai Rang . Disembark at Can Tho and explore the local market before driving to Ho Chi Minh City ( approx 70 miles / 2½ hours drive ).
DAY 13 Ho Chi Minh City
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels ( approx 45 miles / 1½ hours drive ), an amazing labyrinth of narrow passages used by the Vietnamese army as living quarters , hospitals and escape routes . You have an option to join a guide to explore a short stretch of the tunnels . This afternoon return to Ho Chi Minh City and visit the Reunification Palace , Notre Dame Cathedral , the Central Post Office , Chinatown , the Quan Am Pagoda and the Binh Tay Market .
DAY 14 Ho Chi Minh City
Full day at leisure . Coffee lovers may wish to take a morning tour of the Vietnam Barista School and visit to the famous Vot Cafe , where local enjoy their coffee ( extra expense ).
DAY 15 Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to the airport for your onward journey , or alternatively extend your holiday ?
After day 9 , why not spend time by the beach in Hoi An , Danang or Quy Nhon ? See pages 144-146 & 148 .
Or , before flying home , add on time at a choice of beach resorts ? Ho Tram ( see page 144 ) or Mui Ne ( see page 149 ).
LAOS
THAILAND
Mekong River
CAMBODIA
Can Tho
Hanoi Halong Bay
Hue Danang
Hoi An
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City Tra On
Red Bridge , Hanoi
Hanoi 3 nights ~ Halong Bay cruise 1 night Hue 2 nights ~ Hoi An 2 nights Can Tho 1 night ~ Mekong Delta cruise 1 night Ho Chi Minh City 3 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily .
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch and dinner also included on days 4 and 11 .
Tour price : The price shown for this private tour by airconditioned car includes international flights , domestic flight , private transfers between your hotels , 3H accommodation , private services of an English speaking guide , sightseeing as outlined and entrance fees .
Note : Notre Dame cathedral in Ho Chi Minh City is undergoing renovation and maintenance until 2027 .
4H and 5H hotels and cruises also available at a supplement . Extensions and additional day and overnight excursions available in each destination at a supplement . Please ask for details .
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