CHRISTMAS IN VIETNAM - 12 Days tour

DEPARTURE:    December 18th   -  £2749  per person.

No Single Supplement:  -   &  INCLUDES COST OF VIETNAM VISA,

EXTENSION TOUR TO CAMBODIA/ ANGKOR  =   from £445 per person

Encompassing the highlights of Viet Nam, this trip gives you a delightful overview of a beautiful country. From the 36 guild streets of Ha Noi’s Old Quarter to the majestic peaks of Ha Long Bay, the charm of Hoi An, the royal splendour of Hue, dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, the network of Tunnels at Cu Chi and the tranquillity of the lush Mekong Delta will captivate you with its contrasts.


ITINERARY

DAY 1 (18th Dec):   Depart from Gatwick with direct flight to Hanoi. departure time: 12.00 midday

DAY 2:(19th)ARRIVE  HANOI: On arrival at Noi Bai Airport, (06.40am) you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After a welcome drink and tour briefing enjoy a performance of Viet Nam’s unique traditional Water Puppetry.
DAY 3:(20th) HA NOI Tour President Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and humble House on Stilts, the One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature, followed by a tour of the Museum of Ethnology and Hoa Lo Prison Museum. Enjoy a quiet time sitting having a coffee beside Hoan Kiem Lake before exploring Ha Noi’s Old  quarter on your own./B
DAY 4: HA NOI - HA LONG BAY (21st) Travel to Ha Long Bay and board your boat where a sumptuous seafood feast awaits. Cruising amongst the limestone karsts stop and explore the wondrous caves. .Overnight on the cruise B/L/D 
DAY 5: HA LONG BAY - HA NOI – HUE (22nd) Continue cruising in the morning and then journey to Ha NoiNoi Bai Airport for your flight to Hue where the evening is free for you to explore this city at your own pace./B
DAY 6:  HUE (23rd) - Explore the Imperial Citadel, bustling Dong Ba Market and cruise on the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda and on to visit the tomb of King Ming Mang.In the evening enjoy free time in the ancient city of Hue. /B.

DAY 7:(24th)  Today take a scenic journey to Hoi An via Danang with a visit to China Beach & the Champa Musuem. Stop at Marble Mountain before continuing to Hoi-An for 2 nights /B

DAY 8: HOI-AN (25th) Walking through the historic Hoi An you will admire the narrow lanes of centuries old buildings; visit the town’s market and the impressive Japanese covered bridge. Afternoon is free to explore this charming town or having a swim at the beautiful Cua Dai Beach./B/D/
DAY 9: HOI AN - HO CHI MINH CITY  (26th) Leavie Hoi An,and transfer to Dananag Airport for the flight to Saigon.In the afernoon a city sightseeing tour. 
Visit the wholesale market and opulent pagodas of Cho Lon, followed by a stop at the Notre Dame Cathedral and the city’s other landmarks. B/D.

DAY 10: HO CHI MINH CITY – MEKONG DELTA (27th) Heading south to My Tho board your boat to cross the impressive Mekong and navigate the leafy island waterways to a local fruit orchard for exploration, where you will sample tropical fruit and learn about the Delta’s way of life.Return to Saigon for overnight.. B/L

DAY 11: HO CHI MINH CITY - CU CHI TUNNELS (28th)  Free morning to relax. In the afternoon travel to explore the underground tunnel network at Cu Chi before heading back to Ho Chi Minh City. for farewell dinner before departing to the airport for the return flight home.Departure time: 23.25pm

DAY 12: ARRIVAL UK (29th) 06.20am

 

HOTELS: 

Hanoi- Sheraton or similar

Halong Bay - Bhaya cruises or similar

Hue: Imperial Hotel or similar

Hoi-An: Palm Garden Resort or similar

Ho Chi Minh(Saigon)-  New World Hotel or similar


INCLUDES: 

  • All International & Domestic flights,  
  • Hotels on a twin/double room basis;
  • Full sightseeing programme. 
  • Meals as shown in itinerary, 
  • English speaking guides, tour manager/escort from London. 
  • All admission & entrance fees. air conditioned vehicles.

EXCLUDES: 

  • Vietnam Visa (plus Cambodia visa if taking extension tour) D
  • Personal expenses/ Drinks
  • Tips & gratuities to drivers & guides
  • Travel insurance.