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What you’ll see  Cruise along Ha Long Bay overnight  Embark on a Ninh Binh boat trip, sail the Mekong and experience a Perfume River dragon boat ride  Visit Cai Rang floating market and the vast Cu Chi Tunnels  Explore the town of Dalat What’s included ✔ Return flights Heathrow to Vietnam with Vietnam Airlines ✔ Where you’ll stay Saigon, 4 H Paragon Saigon Hotel Can Tho, 4 H Ninh Kieu 2 Dalat, 4 H Ngoc Lan Hoi An, 4 H Hoi An Historic Hotel Hue, 4 H Huong Giang Hanoi, 4 H Sunway Hotel Ninh Binh, 4 H Hidden Charm Hotel Ha Long Bay, Victory Cruise ✔ 36 meals ✔ 16 excursions ✔ Expert local tour guide Tour pace: Intermediate 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. Ninh Binh Splendours of Vietnam Day 1: UK to Saigon Depart the UK on your overnight flight to Saigon. Day 2: Saigon B/D Also known as Ho Chi Minh, this dynamic city is the start point of your tour. Spend half a day visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace and the War Remnants Museum before enjoying a local Vietnamese welcome dinner. Day 3: Saigon to Can Tho B/L/D After breakfast, visit Mr Kiet’s Ancient House and take in the amazing antiquities. Visit a small family business 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 enjoy tasty tropical fruits at a local garden. After lunch visit the Cao Dai temple. Day 5: Saigon to Dalat B/L/D This morning travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels and discover the incredible 75 mile network where the Viet Cong lived and fought. Transfer to Saigon for a local lunch before catching 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 Start the day by embarking 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 explore awe-inspiring Ha Long Bay on a luxury cruise boat. Depending on the accessibility and weather, there is an optional activity to climb Titov Mountain. If you wish to do it, please pack suitable shoes just in case. Back on board, enjoy a cocktail party and a cooking demonstration before a delicious dinner. Day 15: Ha Long Bay to Hanoi BR/D Awake to the rising sun’s glistening reflection from the centre of Ha Long Bay * and begin your day with some calming Tai Chi. Explore beautiful Sung Sot cave, one of the largest in the world. Return on board to have brunch and sail towards Tuan Chau Marina where you will disembark and head back to the capital of Hanoi for a farewell dinner. Day 16: Hanoi to the UK B After breakfast, enjoy exploring Hanoi at your own pace, before transferring for your return flight or continue on to your chosen extension. * PLEASE NOTE: The Ha Long Bay cruise itinerary may change depending on the boat used. THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes two cruises Departures & from prices Sep 24 £2,499 May 25 £2,299 Oct 24 £2,499 Jun 25 £2,399 Nov 24 £2,499 Aug 25 £2,899 Jan 25 £2,699 Sep 25 £2,699 Feb 25 £2,699 Oct 25 £2,699 Mar 25 £2,599 Nov 25 £2,699 Apr 25 £2,499 Oct 25 £2,699 • Lead-in price based on 8 May 25 • Tipping paid locally $105 pp per tour • A single supplement starts from just £619 • Please Note: There is an alternative itinerary for Jun-Oct 2024 due to flight schedules, please see website for detail Extend your tour Temples of Cambodia experience, 3 nights, 4 H from £619 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights; accommodation, meals & excursions as per Group Tour PRIVATE TOURING FROM ONLY AN EXTRA £749 PP • AVAILABLE DAILY • Visit our website or call 0800 954 9329 to book or for further details East Asia & Oceania  57