Hanoi Holidays

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Location: Vietnam

Capture the spirit of Vietnam on this compact adventure. From the tree-lined streets of Hanoi to the wonder of Halong Bay, the charming old-world air of Hue and Hoi An, and the hectic pace of Ho Chi Minh City, experience the beauty and contrasts - and delicious cuisine - as we take in all the highlights of this fascinating country.

Your holiday price includes:

• International flights
• Local transport during the trip
• 9 nights shared accommodation: hotels (7 nights), boat(1 night, overnight train (1 night)
• 8 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 1 dinner
• Service of a tour leader for the entire trip
• Activities: KOTO breakfast in Hanoi, Entrance to Halong Bay,Halong Bay boat trip including lunch and dinner, Imperial Citadel and Tomb in Hue, Perfume River boat trip, Orientation tour including sightseeing ticket in Hoi An, Flight Danang - Ho Chi Minh City, Cyclo tour including War Remnants museum in Ho Chi Minh City, Day trip to the Mekong Delta

Not included:

• Airport transfers
• Pre- and post trip accommodation
• Travel insurance (compulsory)
• *Local payment (US$100)
• Meals other than specified above (allow approximately US$150)
• Optional activities (allow approximately US$100)
• Visa and passport fees

*Local payment is used to acquire incidental in-country services. Paying locally facilitates the flow of funds to local suppliers in the countries travelled to and helps to reduce the overall cost of your trip.

Itinerary

Please note: this itinerary is available both northbound and southbound. Please state in the special request field which route you prefer or call our team of travel agents to discuss all options.

Days 1 - Arrival in Hanoi

Upon arrival at Hanoi International Aiport, transfer to the joining point hotel. There will be a group meeting in the early evening.
If you arrive early, there will be sightseeing information on the notice board at the hotel.

Days 2-3 - Halong Bay

After breakfast at the KOTO restaurant, dedicated to training street kids and disadvantaged youth in hospitality, you will drive to Halong Bay and board your private boat on which you will cruise past some of the thousands of limestone karsts within this World Heritage site. Then there is an opportunity to swim in the bay's emerald waters, explore caves with incredible formations of stalactites and stalagmites and simply enjoy the tranquility of this bay of wonders.
Overnight on the boat.

On the morning of day 3 you may be able to visit Dong Trieu Ceramic Village as you make your way back to the capital. In Hanoi, there is ample time for sightseeing and shopping. In the evening, you climb aboard the Reunification Express bound for Hue. You will share a 4-berth sleeper compartment for the overnight journey.

Days 4-5 - Hue

Arriving in Hue, the former imperial capital of Vietnam, you have 2 full days to enjoy the many sights and slower pace of this tranquil city. There's the opportunity to visit the Imperial Citadel, one of the Nguyen emperors' tombs and also to enjoy a dragonboat cruise on the Perfume River. Hue, known as the centre of Buddhism and education in Vietnam, has a wealth of pagodas and monasteries to discover - so take your time to do so afterwards. You'll find many a student willing to be your personal guide and to show you the many secrets of this regal city. Busy Dong Ba Market offers a vast array of goods and foods to see and sample, including traditional Hue specialties such as banh khoai.

Days 6-7 - Hoi An

Leaving Hue, your bus journey takes you south through rural countryside and the picturesque fishing village of Lang Co before ascending the dramatic Hai Van Pass. You arrive at the World Heritage site of Hoi An (about 4 hours) and take an orientation tour of the ancient town.
Once a thriving river port, this small town is a favourite with travellers and leaders alike, and wandering the streets and narrow alleyways brings hours of pleasure and discovery. Today's trade is in ceramics, wood-ware, paintings and tailoring. There is something here for everyone and it is the perfect place to pick up gifts for those back home. There are options also for a visit to the ancient Cham city of My Son, boating, or simply lazing the day away on a nearby beach.

Days 8-10 - Ho Chi Minh City

A short flight brings you to the emerging economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Your hotel is located close to the city's main shopping district, so there is much for you to explore and discover. In the afternoon, you will take a cyclo tour of Saigon and visit the War Remnants Museum.

Starting early in the morning on day 9 you will take a day trip to My Tho where you board your private boat for a cruise to the four beautiful Islets (Dragon, Unicorn, Tortoise and Phoenix) on the Mekong River. You continue your journey by rowboat and stop in on a local family of beekeepers who make honey from longan flowers. Walk through an off-the-beaten-track village and you might have a chance to peek inside local homes for an insight into rural life seldom seen by the outside world. There is also a chance for you to try some regional specialties for lunch at a local restaurant - with rice paddies stretching as far as the eye can see all around, you can be sure everything on the menu will revolve around this important grain. Returning to Saigon, there's time for an afternoon of last-minute shopping and sightseeing before your final night's dinner.

You may depart at any time on day 10.

If you would like to extend your stay and add on extra nights at the beginning or end of your trip, please call our dedicated team of travel experts. We are happy to help you tailormake your holiday.

Single travellers: No single supplement (prices are based on 2 people sharing)
Children: Not available
Infants: Not available

Please note

• Your confirmation email is notification that the tour operator has received your request and is processing it.
• Due to outbound and inbound overnight flights, your total holiday duration will be 11 nights.
• The following extra charges will apply when booked by credit card: Visa, MasterCard, & Amex - 2%.

Ticketing information: You will be contacted by the tour operator after making your booking.

Nearest Airport : Hanoi (HAN)