The Best of Vietnam 12-Day Private Tour from £1499 Experience Vietnam’s highlights in just 12 days with flights between each city, enabling you to see as much as you can. See Hanoi, the Paris of the Orient, stay overnight on a traditional junk in magnificent Halong Bay. Take in the ancient capital of Hue, and relax in the charming fishing port of Hoi An. End your tour in the bright lights of Saigon. This tour includes an English-speaking guide, breakfast daily and some lunches. Includes flights from Hanoi to Hue, Danang to Saigon. Departs daily.

Day 1: Arrive Hanoi Your guide will meet you on arrival at the airport and take you to your chosen accommodation. ` Day 2: Hanoi Visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, and several of his houses. Continue on to the Temple of Literature before lunch in a local restaurant. Visit the History or Fine Arts museum, followed by a cyclo tour of the Old Quarter. Day 3: Halong Bay Cruise Drive to Halong Bay for a two day cruise. Begin with a seafood lunch, and then explore limestone caves. Relax in the afternoon on deck, go for a swim or try some kayaking. Day 4: Hanoi to Hue Return to Hanoi for a fight to Hue, where you will be met on arrival and transferred to your hotel. Day 5: Hue to Hoi An Tour of Hue then scenic drive to Hoi An via the spectacular Hai Van Pass. There will be stops en route to take in the views of the coastline from this amazing vantage point. Day 6: Hoi An This morning take a walking tour of Hoi An’s ancient town, strolling along rambling streets and into old houses. Day 7: Hoi An Full day at leisure in Hoi An. Perhaps pay a visit to the beach, or enjoy a cruise along the river. There is also an optional cooking class. Day 8: Hoi An to Saigon Transfer to Danang airport then morning flight to Saigon. Afternoon half day city tour includes the former Presidential Palace, the War Remnants Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, the Post Office and finally Dong Khoi Street. Day 9: Cu Chi tunnels This labyrinth of tunnels is where the Viet Cong hid during the war. Today the remaining tunnels have become a tourist attraction, giving visitors a feel of what underground life was like during the war. Day 10: Saigon to The Mekong Delta Visit the colourful Cai Be floating market and local home factories on a relaxing cruise. After lunch enjoy a short walk along a narrow canal. Stay overnight in Can Tho. Day 11: The Mekong Delta to Saigon Return to Saigon, arriving back in the city late afternoon. Day 12: Depart Saigon Time at leisure beforevyour airport transfer. • Extend your tour with a 3 day 2 night add-on to spectacular Angkor Wat, from £222 per person (flights to be added). See page 113 for details. Accommodation Hanoi Movenpick (Standard), Intercontinental West Lake (Superior). Halong Bay Cruise Red Dragon (Standard), Paradise (Superior). Hue La Residence (Standard/Superior). Hoi An Life Heritage (Standard), Victoria Hotel (Superior). Saigon Liberty Central (Standard), Renaissance Riverside Hotel (Superior). Can Tho Victoria Hotel (Standard), Victoria Hotel (Superior). Price: Standard (4-star) from £1499. Superior (5-star) from £1687. Based on twin share. CONTACT US »