Vietnam Encompassed - 16 days
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Highlights
- Hanoi - Take in the highlights of Vietnam's capital including Ho Chi Minh Museum, Ho Chi Minh's house on stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda and the Ethnology Museum
- Mai Chau - Trek through picturesque countryside to Lac Village, home to Thai ethnic minorities who live in traditional stilt houses
- Ninh Binh - Take a scenic sampan cruise to Galaxy Cove and soak up the spectacular view of lush rice fields and karst mountains from Ngoa Long Mountain
- Halong Bay - Cruise around this spectacular UNESCO Listed bay with thousands of beautiful limestone peaks and islets
- Hue - Take in the highlights of the Imperial city including the ancient walled Citadel, the Purple Palace and one of the Royal Tombs
- Hoi An - Stroll around this picturesque former merchant trading post, famed for its beautifully preserved architecture
- Mekong Delta – Cruise the maze of waterways on a traditional sampan and visit some local cottage industries
- Ho Chi Minh City – Discover the ‘Pearl of the Orient' on a walking tour, visit the historic Reunification Palace and the War Remnants Museum
- Cu Chi Tunnels – Discover the incredible network of tunnels built by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War
- Mui Ne - Enjoy three days of R&R at Mui Ne's white sandy beaches
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- Breakfast daily, 6 lunches and 1 dinner
- 13 nights superior hotels (for standard & deluxe hotel prices available, please enquire) Accommodation rating – See Trip Notes for details
- 1 night aboard deluxe junk boat in Halong Bay (private en suite cabin)
- Guided sightseeing - Hanoi, Mai Chau, Ninh Binh, Hue, Hoi An, Cu Chi Tunnels and Ho Chi Minh City
- Entrance fees to all included sights
- Mui Ne - Beach break and boat excursion
- Mekong Delta - Private boat cruise and visit to floating markets
- Hue - Boat trip on the Perfume River
- Local English speaking specialist guides for all sightseeing
- 2 economy class flights: Hanoi to Hue and Da Nang to Ho Chi Minh City
- An airport arrival transfer day 1 and a departure transfer day 16
- All relevant transfers and transportation in private air-conditioned vehicles
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Itinerary
Good morning Vietnam! Upon arrival at Hanoi Airport you will be met and transferred to your city centre hotel. Known as the ‘Paris of the Orient’, Hanoi is the charming capital and cultural heart of Vietnam. Spend the remainder of the day at leisure.
Hanoi – Mai Chau. This morning embark on a tour of Vietnam’s capital. First stop is at the Ho Chi Minh Museum, where you will gain an insight into the life of the President Ho Chi Minh. Continue to the Presidential Palace, the president’s iconic house on stilts, and t...
Wake up to the sounds of the roosters this morning and have breakfast. Then enjoy a leisurely walk (approx. 4km) through beautiful countryside to nearby Lac Village where you can meet the locals and gain an insight into their way of life. Later this morning, travel fu...
Mai Chau - Ninh Binh. This morning drive to the beautiful Ninh Binh region, which is often referred to as an inland Halong Bay. Arrive in a remote corner of the region called Mount Tuong where you have lunch before enjoying a scenic sampan boat ride to Galaxy Cave. ...
Ninh Binh - Halong Bay. After breakfast at hotel, bid farewell to Ninh Binh and drive to spectacular Halong Bay, where karst island peaks dappled with lush vegetation rise from the pristine emerald coloured waters. explore this beautiful UNESCO World Heritage Site on ...
Halong Bay – Hue. Wake up to see a spectacular sunrise over the bay! This morning cruise through the stunning rocky islands emerging from the crystal-clear waters. After brunch disembark and travel back to Hanoi stopping en route in Dong Ho Village, famous for its lon...
Hue was the Vietnamese capital during the Nguyen Dynasty 1802-1945 and ruins of the city’s regal past can still be seen inside the Citadel and the Imperial City. Created in the 19th century, the Imperial City was modelled on the Forbidden City in Beijing and holds man...
Hue - Hoi An. This morning, continue south to the riverside town of Hoi An. The five hour trip hugs the coastline along the South China Sea with breathtaking views particularly as the road winds its way up Hai Van Pass (“Pass of the Clouds”). From the 16th to 18th cen...
Spend a day at leisure on the beach or having clothes made by one of the expert, inexpensive tailors that Hoi An is famous for. In the evening, you might want to stroll Hoi An's romantic, silk latern lit streets and dine in one of its fantastic riverside restaurants.
Hoi An - Ho Chi Minh City. In the morning transfer to Danang airport and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Spend the remains of the day at leisure in this lively and cosmopolitan metropolis with its gleaming sky scra...
Enjoy a cruise on the Mekong Delta today! Ben Tre is famous for its coconut production and quiet, peaceful waterways. Here we enjoy a traditional sampan boat that will take us to visit a brick making shop, a fruit garden and a local family where rice paper made. This afternoon we return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Ho Chi Minh City - Mui Ne. On day 13 you will be transferred to Mui Ne (approx 5-6 hours) for three nights of rest and relaxation. Mui Ne is a pretty beach resort with a lovely white sand beach, built around a charming fishing village. Spend your days at leisure here....
Mui Ne - Phan Thiet. After breakfast and hotel check out, included transfer back to Ho Chi Minh City airport for your onward flight.
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