Trips · Vietnam
Northern & Southern Vietnam
- Hanoi
- Ha Long
- Saigon
- The Củ Chi tunnels
- Bến Tre
- The Mekong Delta
Nine days from northern to southern Vietnam — Hanoi, a night aboard a boat in Ha Long Bay, the Củ Chi tunnels, and a cruise through the Mekong Delta.
Highlights
- The village of Quang Phu Cau, known for its incense
- A night aboard a boat in Ha Long Bay
- The labyrinthine Củ Chi tunnels
- A cruise through the Mekong Delta
- Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
Itinerary
Athens / Thessaloniki – Hanoi
We gather at the airport and fly, via a connecting airport, to Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Arrival in Hanoi
We land, complete the visa formalities, meet our representative, and transfer to the hotel to rest.
Hanoi & the village of Quang Phu Cau
Early in the morning we visit the famous village of Quang Phu Cau, known for making incense, then take a guided tour of the capital.
🍽 Breakfast
Hanoi – Ha Long
A drive of rare beauty, 165 km by road, to the world-famous Ha Long Bay. We board the boat and spend the night on the water.
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Ha Long – Hanoi – Saigon
The cruise continues through the natural beauty of the bay. After lunch we transfer to Hanoi airport for the domestic flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch
Saigon – the Củ Chi tunnels
We set off for the famous, labyrinthine Củ Chi tunnels, which sheltered the Viet Cong through the Vietnam War.
🍽 Breakfast
Saigon – Bến Tre – the Mekong Delta
A very early start south for the Mekong region and Bến Tre province, taking in the lush plantations and a cruise through the delta.
🍽 Breakfast, Lunch
Saigon – the return flight
Free time in Saigon, then the transfer to the airport for the return flight via a connecting airport.
🍽 Breakfast
Arrival in Greece
Arrival in Athens or Thessaloniki.
Included
- Economy-class flights with Turkish Airlines via Istanbul, from Athens
- Selected 3*sup, 4* & 5* hotels, and one night aboard a boat in Ha Long Bay
- Breakfast daily and five meals
- Transfers, guided tours and excursions as listed in the programme
- Cruises in Ha Long Bay and the Mekong Delta
- Entrance fees
- A local English-speaking guide
- Public liability insurance
- A travel pack with useful information
Not included
- Airport taxes and surcharges: €460 per person, from Athens and from Thessaloniki
- Entry visa
- Porterage
- Anything not listed under what is included, or listed as optional
Notes
- Visa formalities are completed on arrival at Hanoi airport.