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ESSENCE OF VIETNAM
Day 1 London to Bangkok
Depart London Heathrow on the Thai Airways flight overnight to Bangkok.
Day 2 Bangkok to Hanoi
Arrive Bangkok in the morning and connect with the flight to Hanoi.
You will be met and transferred to the Viet Hotel for two nights.
Rest of the day at leisure to relax and acclimatise.
Day 3 Hanoi
Today absorb the sights of the city by car, foot and cyclo. Visit
the National Museum, Literary Temple, Ho Chi Minh’s former residence
and mausoleum as well as the Old Quarter. (B)
Day 4 Hanoi to Ha Long Bay – 165 kms
Leave Hanoi and drive to Ha Long Bay, a beautiful location characterised
by spectacular limestone pinnacles that jut from the sea. On your
arrival join your junk boat for your overnight stay. The afternoon
will be spent onboard cruising Ha Long Bay. Overnight on board the
Ban Tho Junk Boat. (B)
Day 5 Ha Long Bay to Hanoi – 165 kms
Hanoi to Hue – by air
Spend the morning cruising Ha Long Bay, stopping at colourful grottoes
and secluded beaches. In the afternoon sail through the picturesque
Red River Delta to the small village of Hai Duong for the unique spectacle
of an outdoor water puppet show before returning to Hanoi airport
for the flight to Hue. You will be met and transferred to the Villa
Hue Hotel for one night. (B)
Day 6 Hue to Ho Chi Minh City – by air
In the morning tour this picturesque city visiting the Imperial Citadel,
the Royal Palace and Mausoleums of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. In the afternoon
transfer to Hue airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. You will
be met and transferred to the Asian Ruby Hotel for two nights. (B)
Day 7 Ho Chi Minh City
Today visit the Presidential Palace, also known as the Reunification
Palace, and one of the most fascinating sights in the city. Other
places of interest include the site of the former US Embassy and the
vibrant Chinatown. In the afternoon drive out of the city to either
the famous Chu Chi Tunnels or the colourful Cao Dai Great Temple at
Tay Ninh. (B)
Day 8 Ho Chi Minh City to Bangkok
Bangkok to London
Morning transfer to Ho Chi Minh City airport for the flight to Bangkok
and connect with Thai Airways flight to London, arriving London Heathrow
in the afternoon local time. (B)
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A Guide to Price – ESSENCE OF VIETNAM
Prices vary according to selected airlines, hotels and season, however, an indication to the current cost of this itinerary is from £1,920.00. All prices are per person and are based on a minimum of TWO persons travelling together and sharing a twin bedded room with meals as indicated. If you wish to travel alone we will be pleased to assist you with your arrangements and can provide a proposal on request.
Note: Meal Basis (N) = No Meal; (B) = Breakfast; (L) = Lunch; (D) = Dinner
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