VIETNAM ESCORTED TOUR
13 night privately escorted tour from £ 3199pp
Bamboo boats at Bay Mau Saigon Post Office
JOURNEY THROUGH VIETNAM
13 NIGHT PRIVATELY ESCORTED TOUR BY AIR-CONDITIONED CAR
ideal for those keen to see local life • tour with a private guide • lots of sightseeing & experiences
DAY 1 Fly to Hanoi
DAY 2 Hanoi On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel .
DAY 3 Hanoi
Begin with a walk along Hanoi ’ s back roads to glimpse local life , followed by a short train trip over the Red river . This afternoon , visit Ho Chi Minh ’ s former residence , the One Pillar Pagoda , the Temple of Literature and the Lake of Restored Sword . Later , enjoy a fun one-hour cyclo tour of the Old Quarter with a stop at an ancient Vietnamese “ long house .” This evening , watch a water puppet show .
DAY 4 Hanoi / Mai Chau
Morning departure for Mai Chau ( approx 3½ hours drive ), home to tribal villages of ethnic minority groups . After arriving this afternoon , step out for a walk around .
DAY 5 Mai Chau / Ninh Binh
Drive to Pu Luong ( approx 2 hours ) and on arrival there ’ s a two hour walk down hill , to take in views of the paddy fields . After a local village lunch drive on to Ninh Binh ( approx 3 hours drive ).
DAY 6 Ninh Binh
At leisure before driving to But Cave . After lunch take a sampan ride through the cave complex , exploring the dry cave as well as the wet caves . Return to Ninh Binh .
DAY 7 Ninh Binh / Halong Bay
Depart by road for Halong Bay ( approx 3 hours drive ) to board your boat for a cruise around this huge bay .
DAY 8 Halong Bay / Hoi An
After a morning cruising the bay , disembark and drive to Hanoi airport for an evening flight to Danang . On arrival drive to Hoi An .
DAY 9 Hoi An
Morning coach trip to a fishing village near the mouth of Thu Bon River to learn about the daily lives of fishermen and their families . Later , board the Hoi An Eco-Tour boat and cruise on the Cua Dai River to witness fishing activities and even try catching fish yourself . The fun really begins as you board a unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boat , grab a paddle and join in a race on the river ! Continue to explore the Bay Mau tranquil waterways before you row
Ninh Binh
your basket boats back to the Hoi An Eco-Tour boat for a traditional lunch . Afternoon is at leisure .
DAY 10 Hoi An
Morning cooking class at Red Bridge Restaurant before an afternoon walking tour of this wonderful UNESCO World Heritage Site . Highlights include an ancient merchant house , the Phuc Kien Assembly Hall , the 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge and the vibrant riverside market .
DAY 11 Hoi An / Can Tho
Transfer by road to Danang airport and fly to Can Tho . Afternoon is FREE to relax or step out to explore .
DAY 12 Can Tho / Ho Chi Minh City
Enjoy a morning boat cruise to the Cai Rang floating market which teems with small boats and vessels . Disembark at Can Tho , and drive to Cai Thia for a cruise to Cai Be . Here , you ’ ll take a sampan ride and walk through the small village roads to witness daily local life . Disembark this afternoon and drive to Ho Chi Minh City .
DAY 13 Ho Chi Minh City
Morning visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels , built by Vietnamese guerrillas as hideouts during the Vietnam War . Return to Ho Chi Minh City in the afternoon for a city tour which includes the Reunification Palace , Notre Dame Cathedral , the Saigon Post Office , Chinatown , the Ben Thanh Market and either the Thien Hau Temple or the Quan Am Pagoda .
DAY 14 Ho Chi Minh City
At leisure to explore under your own steam . If you wish , there is an option to take a tour of the Vietnam Barista School ( extra expense ) which also visits the 70-year old Vot Cafe , where locals mingle and enjoy their coffee .
DAY 15 Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to the airport this afternoon for your onward journey .
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 ).
visit your travel agent or call 08444 937 444 • www . premierholidays . co . uk
LAOS
THAILAND
Mai Chau Ninh Binh
Mekong River
CAMBODIA
Can Tho
Hanoi Halong Bay
CHINA
Hoi An
VIETNAM
Ho Chi Minh City
Halong Bay
Hanoi 2 nights ~ Mai Chau 1 night ~ Ninh Binh 2 nights Halong Bay 1 night ~ Hoi An 3 nights ~ Can Tho 1 night Ho Chi Minh City 3 nights
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
Departures : Daily
Meals : Breakfast . Lunch is also included on days 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 10 , 12 & 14 . Dinner is also included on day 5 .
Tour price : The price shown for this privately escorted tour by air-conditioned car includes international flights , onward domestic flights where indicated , private transfers between your hotels , 4H accommodation , all sightseeing as outlined , private services of an English speaking guide 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 . Please ask for details .
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