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66 Vietnam

67 Vietnam

PRIVATE TOUR CULTURE EXPLORE

Essentials Duration: 10 days and 9 nights Highlights:

10-DAY HIGHLIGHTS OF VIETNAM

• Overnight cruise among the limestone karsts of Halong Bay, with opportunities to explore hidden grottos • Wander Hoi An’s UNESCO-listed ancient streets and sample local specialities • Discover imperial history in Hue and colonial landmarks in Ho Chi Minh City • Explore the Củ Chi Tunnels and learn about Vietnam’s wartime past • Visit the Mekong Delta’s villages, canals and orchards on a scenic day trip Includes: • 8 nights’ accommodation in four-star hotels • 1 night cruise accommodation in Halong Bay • Selected meals • Daily excursions, including guided city tours • Air-conditioned vehicle • English-speaking guide • All transfers and return international flights

From the moment you arrive in Hanoi, Vietnam’s cultural capital, it draws you in with its tree-lined boulevards and atmospheric streets. Spend your first couple of days uncovering the city’s history, exploring Ba Dinh Square, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the beautiful Old Quarter. Your journey will continue east to the jade waters of Halong Bay, where you’ll board an overnight cruise and float between towering limestone karsts, taking part in activities such as kayaking, exploring hidden grottos, and enjoying a traditional cooking demonstration on board. Up next is a flight south to Danang and a transfer to Hoi An, a riverside gem known for its cafés and ancient merchant houses. After crossing the scenic Hai Van Pass, delve into the history of Hue before flying to vibrant Ho Chi Minh City. Explore the Củ Chi Tunnels, discover the city’s colonial landmarks, and savour its nightlife on a Vespa food tour. Finally, venture into the Mekong Delta to experience rural life before journeying back to Ho Chi Minh City. Hanoi | Halong Bay | Hoi An | Hue | Ho Chi Minh City | Mekong Delta

2-NIGHT MEKONG DELTA CRUISE Chat with delta residents and taste fresh produce as you meander around Southern Vietnam’s waterways on the Mekong Eyes, a boutique cruiser built using wood from a traditional rice barge. Visit riverside villages, rice fields, fruit orchards, and floating markets as the sun shines. When the moon rises, rest with refreshing drinks at the on-deck bar. Get to know Vietnam’s quieter side on a gentle but fascinating three-day round-trip between Cái Bè and Can Tho. Includes: Transfer from/to Ho Chi Minh City, 2-night private cabin, an English-speaking guide, activities, and meals. BEST TIME TO GO Visit the Mekong between December and April, and Halong Bay in spring or autumn. FUN FACT Halong Bay contains nearly 2,000 islands, mostly uninhabited, and four floating fishing villages. TOP TIP Choose a complete Vietnam and Cambodia river cruise and experience two incredible countries. The Essentials

Phuoc An Hoi Quan Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh City

INDIA

HALONG BAY

Myanmar

Laos

HANOI

HUE

HOI AN DANANG

Thailand

VIETNAM

Cambodia

HO CHI MINH CITY

MEKONG RIVER

MEKONG DELTA

Hai Van Pass to Hue

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