Escorted Tours 2023-2024

Hanoi Day 1: UK to Saigon Depart the UK on your scheduled, overnight flight. Day 2: Saigon B/D Tour Saigon, visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, former Presidential Palace and War Remnants Museum before tonight’s welcome dinner. Day 3: Saigon to Can Tho B/L/D After breakfast experience the Mekong Delta. Journey, by motorboat, to Cai Be floating market. Visit a small family business and immerse yourself in Binh Hoa Phuoc Village, before continuing to Vinh Long and then on to Can Tho. Day 4: Can Tho to Saigon B/L/D Begin with a scenic boat trip, stopping at the spectacular Cai Rang floating market, before cruising back to land to the Ba Cong Garden House. After lunch visit the Cao Dai temple. Day 5: Saigon to Dalat B/L/D This morning travel to the underground village of Cu Chi and discover the 200km network of tunnels. After lunch, board your flight to Dalat. Day 6: Dalat B/L/D Today explore Dalat’s unique Railway Station and marvel at the Linh Phuoc Pagoda. Enjoy a cable car ride before heading down to Tuyen Lam Lake and the serene Truc Lam Zen Monastery. Day 7: Dalat to Hoi An B/D Enjoy a morning at leisure, before your flight to Danang and then transfer to Hoi An. Day 8: Hoi An B/L/D Embark on a boat trip to Thanh Ha pottery village, before visiting Kim Bong carpentry village. Tour Hoi An and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge Pagoda. Next, see the Sa Huynh Museum and Phuoc Kien Assembly Hall. Day 9: Hoi An B Enjoy a day to relax or explore at your leisure. Day 10: Hoi An to Hue B/L/D Today, drive to Hue, with a stop at the Marble Mountain. Upon arrival, visit the Forbidden City. Day 11: Hue to Hanoi B/L Begin your day with a traditional Dragon boat trip along the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, then travel by coach to Royal Mausoleums of Emperor Tu Duc, before visiting the Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh. Later, fly to Hanoi. Day 12: Hanoi B/L/D Today’s tour begins with the Ho Chi Minh Complex. Visit the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, then drive to the Temple of Literature. After lunch, visit the Vietnam Museum of Ethnology before an evening Water Puppet Performance. Day 13: Hanoi to Ninh Binh B/L/D Depart for Ninh Binh and take a boat trip to visit Tam Loc. Explore Hoa Lu stopping at the temples to the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Day 14: Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay B/L/D Today, enjoy cruising along stunning Ha Long Bay. Anchoring in the Cong Do area, delight in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration, before dinner. Day 15: Ha Long Bay to Hanoi BR/D Enjoy a boat ride to Vung Vieng fishing village then head to Hanoi for a farewell dinner. Day 16: Hanoi to the UK B After breakfast, enjoy exploring the city at your own pace, before transferring for your return flight or continue on to your chosen extension. Splendours of Vietnam Tour highlights ✔ Enjoy an overnight cruise along tranquil Ha Long Bay ✔ Embark on a scenic Ninh Binh boat trip ✔ Perfume River dragon boat ride and Mekong River cruise ✔ Visit Cai Rang floating market and the vast Cu Chi Tunnels ✔ Explore the town of Dalat Marvel in the delights of this in-depth journey spanning the entire length of Vietnam. Experience this country of contrasts encompassing remote rural areas, imperial cities, famous landmarks and hidden gems. Meal plan: 14 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 10 lunches and 12 dinners Accommodation: Saigon, 4 H Golden Central Hotel Can Tho, 4 H Ninh Kieu 2 Dalat, 4 H Ngoc Lan Hoi An, 5 H Little Oasis A Little Luxury Hotel Hue, 4 H Huong Giang Hanoi, 4 H Sunway Hotel Ninh Binh, 4 H Hidden Charm Hotel Ha Long Bay, Victory Cruise Flights: London Heathrow to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines Tour pace: Intermediate Hanoi Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay Hoi An Hue Saigon Dalat Can Tho Tay Ninh <        <   Siem Reap Coach Air Boat Nights 2 3 1 1 1 3 2 2 1 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £699 Extend your tour Temples of Cambodia experience, 3 nights, 4 H from £579 Departures & from prices 8 Apr 23 £2,699 7 Mar 24 £2,799 13 May 23 £2,299 4 Apr 24 £2,799 10 Jun 23 £2,399 18 Apr 24 £2,699 2 Sep 23 £2,499 9 May 24 £2,399 23 Sep 23 £2,699 6 Jun 24 £2,499 7 & 21 Oct 23 £2,799 29 Aug 24 £2,599 4 & 18 Nov 23 £2,799 19 Sep 24 £2,799 4 & 11 Jan 24 £2,899 3 Oct 24 £2,799 29 Feb 24 £2,799 14 Nov 24 £2,899 More dates available on our website • A single supplement starts from just £699 • Tipping paid locally $105 Private Tour Upgrade Upgrade to a private tour to include your own guide and transport, plus your choice of departure date from £699 67 Hundreds more escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk East Asia