Trips · Vietnam

Vietnam in Full

📍 Vietnam 🗓 13 days / 12 nights 🔖 Code R11
  1. Hanoi
  2. Ha Long Bay
  3. Ninh Bình
  4. Huế
  5. Mỹ Sơn
  6. Hội An
  7. The Bà Nà Hills
  8. Saigon
  9. The Mekong Delta

Thirteen days across Vietnam — an overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay, imperial Huế, Hội An, the Golden Bridge, and the Mekong Delta.

Highlights

  • A cyclo ride through the historic centre of Hanoi
  • An overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay
  • The Mua cave, the Tam Cốc river and the Bích Động pagoda at Ninh Bình
  • The Forbidden City and the imperial tombs of Huế
  • The Mỹ Sơn sanctuary and picturesque Hội An
  • The Bà Nà Hills and the Golden Bridge
  • The Củ Chi tunnels and the Mekong Delta

Itinerary

Day 1

The flight Athens – Hanoi

We gather at the airport and fly to Hanoi, via a connecting airport.

Day 2

Arrival in Hanoi — a cyclo ride

We arrive in Hanoi and ride cyclos through the historic centre of the capital.

Day 3

Hanoi – a cruise in Ha Long Bay

We set off for world-famous Ha Long Bay. We board the boat and spend the night on the water, among the limestone karsts.

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 4

Ha Long Bay – a guided tour of Hanoi

The cruise continues, with brunch on board, then we return to Hanoi for a guided tour of the city.

🍽 Breakfast, Brunch

Day 5

Hanoi – Ninh Bình

An excursion to Ninh Bình: the Mua cave, the Tam Cốc river and the Bích Động pagoda.

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6

Hanoi – the flight to Huế

We fly to Huế and visit an imperial tomb, the Forbidden City and the Kien Trung palace.

🍽 Breakfast, Dinner

Day 7

Huế – Mỹ Sơn – Hội An

An excursion to the Mỹ Sơn sanctuary, and an afternoon tour of picturesque Hội An. With our compliments: a cruise along the town's canals.

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch

Day 8

The Bà Nà Hills & the Golden Bridge

A full-day excursion to the Bà Nà Hills and the famous Golden Bridge. We return to Hội An.

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch

Day 9

Hội An, a free day

A free day to enjoy Hội An as you please.

🍽 Breakfast

Day 10

Hội An – the flight to Saigon

Transfer to the airport and the flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

🍽 Breakfast

Day 11

Saigon – the Mekong Delta

An excursion to the Mekong Delta, to Bến Tre and Phong Nam, with a cruise between the lush plantations.

🍽 Breakfast, Lunch

Day 12

Saigon – Củ Chi – the return flight

A visit to the underground Củ Chi tunnels and a guided tour of Saigon. Transfer to the airport for the return flight.

🍽 Breakfast

Day 13

Arrival in Athens

Arrival in Athens.

Included

  • Economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines
  • Selected 5* and 4*sup hotels
  • Half board daily (breakfast and either lunch or dinner at a local restaurant), plus brunch on the Ha Long Bay cruise
  • Transfers, guided tours and excursions as listed in the programme
  • Entrance fees at every site visited, per the programme
  • An accredited local English-speaking guide
  • A local representative / escort
  • Public liability insurance
  • Free travel insurance, including Covid-19 cover
  • A travel pack with useful information

Not included

  • Vietnamese visa: €30 for single entry, payable at our office before departure
  • Gratuities and porterage
  • Anything not listed under what is included, or listed as optional

Notes

  • The price includes a complimentary cruise along the canals of Hội An.

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