Vietnam Highlights

10 days - A holiday that includes visiting a wealth of scenic & cultural sights across Vietnam...

• Hanoi
• Halong Bay
• Hue
• Hoian
• Saigon
• My Tho & Can Tho
• Cu Chi tunnel system
• Guaranteed departure minimum 2 people

Itinerary & Prices below

Day 1 Hanoi

Upon arrive into Hanoi, meet your guide and transfer to your hotel for check in and tour briefing. If time permits we will take a short orientation tour of Hanoi including visiting the Ethnological Museum, History museum and West Lake, Tran Quoc Pagoda. Overnight in Hanoi. (Includes: Dinner)

Day 2 Hanoi - Halong

Today we explore the many historic sites around Hanoi and visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Ho Chi Minh Museum and the fantastic architecture of One Pillar Pagoda, which is shaped in a style of a Lotus. Later we travel to see the Temple of Literature. After lunch we transfer to Halong where we have dinner. Overnight Halong (includes: B, L, D).

Day 3 Halong - Hanoi

After breakfast at Hotel we take a boat trip to visit the beautiful Halong Bay, the magnificent World Natural Heritage site and must see scenic area in Vietnam naturally formed with multi-shaped islets. Later we visit Thien Cung Cave and DauGo cave before having a seafood Lunch on board the cruise.

Back to the shore we transfer back to Hanoi and visit Dong Trieu Ceramic village and well known Green Bean cake shop on the way. Later we visit Hoan Kiem Lake, the ever-green water lake right in the heart of city and also visit Ngoc Son Temple,

Afterwards you are free to shop in Hanoi Old Quarters where you can haggle to buy beautiful goods and handcrafts, or just enjoy the daily street life in Hanoi. We enjoy a water puppet show after dinner. O/N at Hanoi (B,L,D)

Day 4 Hanoi - Hue

Free till your transfer to the airport for your flight to Hue. Upon arrival you will be met at the airport and transfered to your hotel.

After you have had a short rest we will visit Emperor Citadel Palaces of the Nguyen Dynasty and visit other historic sites around Hue, such as the grand South Gate.

Later we will take a boat trip along the Huong river, visiting Linh Mu Pagoda, which stands on the Ha Khe hill and is a famous symbol of Hue city with the Phuoc Duyen Tower quietly stretching its shade across the water. We may even have a chance, to enjoy the echoes of the country girls rowing their boat along the river. Overnight in Hue (B,L,D)

Day 5 Hue - Danang - Hoian

After breakfast we visit King Tu Duc Tomb before our transfer to Danang. During our journey to Hoian we visit Ngu Hanh Son handicraft Stone Village, which is an ancient town founded on the 16th century by wealthy Chinese and Japanese businessmen. Later we explore Phuoc Kien Temple, Tan Ky old house and the special architectural style of the Bridge pagoda. After Dinner you are free for visiting Hoian town at night with its colourful lamps and see the daily life of Hoian people. O/N at Hoi an (B,L,D)

Day 6 Hoian - Saigon

Today we transfer to the Airport for your flight to Saigon. After check in to your hotel we will take a city tour of Saigon including visiting the Reunification Palace, Thien Hau Temple and China Town. O/N at Saigon (B,L,D)

Day 7 Saigon - Cu Chi tunnels - Saigon

Today we have a fascinating visit to the Cu-chi tunnel system, which acted as an underground village as is more than 200km long, 3 to 4m below ground. The unique tunnels were used in the Vietnam war and were strong enough to sustain the weight of 50 tons tanks, heavy artillery as well as 100kg bombs. Later we visit the Ben Duoc Monument, in which you can find the name of more than 41,447 dead Vietnamese soldiers from the Vietnam War. After lunch we visit a Lacquerware factory and have time for shopping at Ben Thanh Market. O/N at saigon (B,L,D)

Day 8 Saigon - My Tho- Can Tho

Today we have a trip to the city of My Tho on the Mekong delta and visit Vinh Trang Pagoda, which nestles between the trees and is the greatest pagoda of the Tien Giang Province. The architecture of the pagoda is an combination of Asian and European style creating a unique design.

Later we take a boat ride on the Mekong River to Thoi Son Islet, where we experience the life of the Mekong River Plains community. Lunch at Trung Luong Restaurant. After lunch we visit Dong Tam Snake Farm, a center for breeding snakes and producing anti-venom for exportation. Continue our excursion to Can Tho. Overnight at Can Tho. (B,L,D)

Day 9 Can Tho -Saigon

After breakfast we take a leisurely boat trip to Cai Rang Floating Market for sightseeing and enable you the oportunity to try the various delicious meals and fruits which are typical of the Mekong Delta. Lunch at the Restaurant. Transfer back to Saigon and Check-in to your hotel. Overnight at Saigon (B,L,D).

Day 10 Saigon - Departure

Free at leisure until your assisted transfer to airport for your onward flight. Tour Ends. (includes: Breakfast)

Small Group Departure Dates & Price

Ref	Departure Dates	Twin share (£)	Single supplement (£)
VH	Weekly	955	240

Prices are based upon a small group tour excluding international flights from UK. As an agent for airline consolidators, we can obtain your international flights at a competitive rate to suit your preferred departure date. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Hotel upgrade to 5-Star is available and private tailor-made tours can also be arranged.

Price Includes (The prices shown are 'per person')

• All flights within Vietnam including airport tax.
• All airport/hotel transfers where specified (private transfer).
• Selections of superior/deluxe (generally 4 star)
• Sightseeing tours including entrance fee by professional English-speaking tour guide.
• Meals as specified in the itinerary.
• Mini Water provided on coach
• Air conditioned transportation

Price Does Not Include

• International flights from UK.
• Visa fee (please go to Visa Service for details).
• Travel Insurance.
• Tip for driver and Guide.

Flights: International return flight are not included in the package, however as an agent for many airline consolidators, we can help you to obtain flights at competitive rate and in various class, such as BA, Singapore Airline, Vietnam Airline, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Finnair etc. Please ask for more details at the time of your booking.

Accommodation for this tour: Carefully selected 4 star hotels. For details of our hotel collection, please visit 'Accommodation' page .

Meals: As stated in itinerary, B = breakfast, L = Lunch, D= Dinner

Other operation fact:

Arrival airport Hanoi, departure airport Saigon.

Magical Indochina is a specialist operator who arrange small group tours (maximum group size 15) made up of friends, families, and like-minded people of different ages and background. We aim to create a special holiday for you to integrate important values of local culture, nature and people. Also unlike many companys we do not cancel tours and Guaranteed Departure based upon minimum 2 people.

The itinerary is designed according to the most updated information of the flight available, although occasionally the sequence in which cities are visited and duration of time spent in each city can change due to local conditions which are out of our control. The above itinerary highlights the main attractions that are to be visited each day. Further places of interest may be visited during your stay, which will provide unique ethnic and cultural handcraft shopping opportunities. We reserve the right to change, amend or alter the itinerary, although we will act in your best interests to handle any amendments. Please refer to the booking form for detailed terms & conditions.