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A Fortnight in Vietnam
A Fortnight in Vietnam 15 days
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Vietnam tailor-made holidayAlong with experiencing all the main sights of Vietnam this tour gives you extended time on the mid east coastal towns of Nha Trang and Dalat as well as an overnight trip in the Mekong Delta. Relax on Nha Trangs long wide beach and sample some amazing fresh seafood before heading into the hills and seeing how the locals tend their farms. The overnight Delta trip is a highlight of this trip and can also be added on to our Classic Vietnam itinerary.
This comprehensive and rewarding tour itinerary features a wide range of activities to give you a good overview of Vietnam. We spend time in the Capital city of Hanoi, including a city tour and overnight Junk Boat trip on Halong Bay, before heading to the World Heritage site of Hue and the 16th century trading port of Hoi An. We then spend time by the beach in Nha Trang and in the highlands of Danang before continuing south to Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.
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Arrive Hanoi Airport. After customs and immigration formalities you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon you'll visit the Historical museum - one of the finest museums in the whole countries - Tran Quoc Pagoda, Hoan Kiem Lake and Ngoc Son temple and take a one hour city tour by pedicab (one person per one pedicab), and shopping in the old streets of Hanoi. In the evening you will attend the performance of the famous Vietnamese traditional art of water puppetry at Thang Long Theatre.
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Today we'll take you on a full day tour of Hanoi, including Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum, the One Pillar Pagoda, the Ho Chi Minh Museum, the Fine Arts Museum, the Temple of Literature, the Quan Thanh Temple and the Sword Lake.
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This afternoon we transfer to Halong bay, 180km northeast of Hanoi. Once there, you will enjoy an overnight boat cruise around Halong bay - listed as a World Heritage Area of outstanding natural beauty. The trip will bring you an unforgettable memory of Halong Bay. The boat will stop at Thien Cung cave and Dau Go caves for sightseeing.
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Today we continue the boat tour around Halong Bay before returning to Hanoi for some free time to possibly head downtown for spot of shopping therapy, or enjoy some extra sightseeing.
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Today is a free day for you to enjoy at your leisure before an evening transfer to railway station to take the train to Hue at 7:00pm.
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After disembarking the overnight train we will take a boat trip on the Perfume River, which divides the city and for centuries has been the inspiration for artists and poets alike. We will visit the Thien Mu Pagoda and Minh Mang Tomb and have a tour of the Citadel, Vietnam’s former imperial capital and recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage site.
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Today we drive to Danang via Hai Van Pass. While in Danang we will visit the Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and the famous China Beach before moving on to the 16th century trading port of Hoi An.
Hoi An was one of South East Asia's major international ports and today it still retains that special old-world feel. Hoi An is also famous for its large number of tailor shops, so if you want to have a new wardrobe made up, this is the time to do it.
You afternoon is free for some extra sightseeing or to relax at Cua Dai beach in Hoian.
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Today we will take a day trip to the seaport of Qui Nhon. Upon arrival we will tour the city visiting Long Khanh Pagoda and the central market before returning to Hoi An for the evening.
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Today we head to the coastal city and seaside resort of Nha Trang. After checking into your hotel we will take you on an afternoon tour of the city including Po Nagar Cham towers, Long Son Pagoda, Hon Chong Promontory and the Oceanographic Institute.
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In the morning we drive in to the Central Highlands and the hill resort of Dalat. After checking in to your hotel, the afternoon is filled with a tour of town and surrounding countryside, visiting Bao Dai’s Summer Palace, the Flower Gardens, Cam Ly Falls, the Valley of Love and Lam Ty Ni Pagoda.
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In the morning we drive to Ho Chi Minh City via Bao Loc. After checking in to your hotel, the afternoon is free for you to relax an unwind or to start exploring this vibrant city.
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Your morning tour includes the Reunification Hall, the War Crimes Exhibition or the History Museum. A lacquer or rattanware factory, Notre Dame Cathedral, Center Post Office, China Town and Thien Hau Pagoda (built by the Cantos congregation in the early 19th). We also stop at Binh Tay or Ben Thanh Market for shopping. The afternoon if free for you to enjoy at your leisure.
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Today we take a morning drive to Vinh Long where you will take a boat trip on the mighty Mekong River to Cai Be. Overnight Binh Hoa Phuoc Island.
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After breakfast and a fond farewell to the Mekong River, we head back to Ho Chi Minh City via Cao Dai temple. The afternoon is free to do some last minute shopping or a bit of extra sightseeing.
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Depending on your flight time you'll have some free time today before we transfer you to Ho Chi Minh airport for your flight home.
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Additional informationNote: price is per person based on two people sharing.
Note: international flights are not included in the price. We are happy to arrange these for you - prices start at around £700. More information on how to get to Vietnam.
Note: single room supplement: £on request
Price includes:
- All Accommodation
- All meals indicated in your itinerary
- Airport transfers at the start and end of your trip
- Site entrance fees for all tours detailed in your itinerary
- Qualified tour guide to accompany you on all sightseeing
- Private vehicles for all road journeys indicated
- Comprehensive pre-departure material
Price excludes:
- International flights (can be arranged on request)
- Vietnam Tourist Visa
- Departure taxes
- Tips
- Meals, drinks & snacks not mentioned in the itinerary
- Any other items not mentioned in the itinerary
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