Highlights Of Vietnam

A great introduction to the sights, sounds and tastes of Vietnam 12 day tour

The Itinerary

Day 1 London Heathrow to Kuala Lumpur

Fly on the award winning services of Malaysia Airlines.

Day 2

Arrive and transfer the onward connecting flight to Hanoi.

Transfer to your hotel for a two night stay. Rest of the day is free to relax.

Day 3 Hanoi

Morning Hanoi half day city tour includes the One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and the bustling Old Quarter. Lunch at Pho 24 Afternoon is at leisure.

Day 4 Hanoi - Ha Long Bay

Drive to Ha Long Bay. Board a refurbished wooden sailing junk for a cruise among hundreds of islets of Ha Long Bay, where you will enjoy a seafood lunch and a swim (weather permitting). Afternoon visit a grotto before dropping anchor for the night on Ha Long bay.

Day 5 Ha Long Bay – Hanoi – Danang – Hoi An

Spend the morning cruising through the limestone cliffs and emerald waters of Ha Long Bay. Having brunch on board and then getting back to the wharf before noon. Return to Hanoi stopping en route at Dong Trieu ceramic factory. Transfer to Hanoi airport for the early evening flight to Danang. On arrival transfer to Hoi An for a two night stay.

Day 6 Hoi An

Morning take a half-day Hoi An tour visiting ancient merchants' houses, a Hokkien temple, a 400-year-old Japanese Covered Bridge, the vibrant riverside market, a lantern workshop to learn the techniques involved and then create your own. Afternoon is at leisure.

Day 7 Hoi An – Hue

Morning depart Hoi An for the ancient capital of Hue. On arrival visit the elaborate tomb of Emperor Minh Mang before checking hotel. Vegetarian lunch at a Buddhist pagoda. Afternoon visit the Imperial Citadel. The spectacular Citadel is built on the same principles and design as Beijing's Forbidden Palace and contains a series of palaces, ornate halls, libraries, residences, and colleges. Proceed to the elegant Thien Mu Pagoda to witness a daily Buddhist prayer recital by the monks before enjoying a sunset cruise on the river back to hotel.

Day 8 Hue – Ho Chi Minh City

Morning transfer to Hue airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Upon arrival enjoy a brief orientation of the city including the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central Post Office. Afternoon take a half-day city tour including the Chinatown, Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Temple. Stay two nights here at your hotel.

Day 9 Ho Chi Minh City

Full day free in Ho Chi Minh City or take optional day tour.

Day 10 Ho Chi Minh City departure

The morning is free for shopping before transferring to Tan Son Nhat International Airport for departure.

Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City to Kuala Lumpur to London

Fly from Vietnam back home

Day 12

London Heathrow Arrive today.