Worldwide Escorted Tours 2024-2026

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 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 Nhat Trang 4 H Liberty Quy Nhon 4 H Fleur De Lys 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 ✔ 37 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 to experience this country of contrasts. Splendours of Vietnam Day 1: UK to Saigon Depart on your flight to Saigon International Airport. Day 2: Saigon B/D Spend half a day visiting the Notre Dame Cathedral, the former Presidential Palace and the War Remnants Museum before enjoying a local welcome dinner. Day 3: Saigon to Can Tho B/L/D After breakfast, visit Mr Kiet’s Ancient House. Immerse yourself in the nature of Binh Hoa Phuoc Village before visiting Vinh Long and then on to Can Tho. Day 4: Can Tho to Saigon B/L/D Your morning will begin with a gentle trip through the picturesque canals and waterways in a small boat, stopping at the spectacular Cai Rang floating market. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant you have the rest of the afternoon at leisure. Day 5: Saigon to Nha Trang B/L Travel to Cu Chi and discover the incredible network of tunnels where the Viet Cong lived and fought. After lunch at a local restaurant, transfer back to Saigon airport for your flight to Nha Trang. Day 6: Nha Trang B/L/D After breakfast transfer to the pier for a boat trip to Mini Beach for sunbathing and swimming. Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant on the island before returning to Nha Trang and a visit to Ponagar Tower. Day 7: Nha Trang to Quy Nhon B/D Today, explore the secluded Dai Lanh beach and visit a local village en route to Quy Nhon. Enjoy an afternoon at leisure. Day 8: Quy Nhon to Hoi An B/L Start your day off at Sa Huynh Beach then journey on to Hoi An. Day 9: Hoi An B/L/D From your hotel, embark on a boat trip to Thanh Ha pottery village to learn about the local daily life. Return to the boat to visit Kim Bong carpentry village where you will see their local handicrafts. This afternoon enjoy a tour of Hoi An. Finish the tour with a visit to a lantern making workshop and visit one of the many local tailors. Day 10: Hoi An to Hue B/L/D On the way to Hue, stop at the Marble Mountain before reaching Hue and visiting the Forbidden City. You will have some free time at Dong Ba Market before enjoying dinner at a local restaurant. Day 11: Hue to Hanoi B/L Begin your day by boarding a traditional Dragon boat along the Perfume River. Stop at Thien Mu Pagoda, then on to the Royal Mausoleums of Emperor Tu Duc, before visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh. Later. fly to Hanoi. Day 12: Hanoi B/L/D A full day tour begins with the Ho Chi Minh Complex, including the Presidential Palace and One Pillar Pagoda, then drive to the Temple of Literature. After lunch, visit the Hoa Lo Prision before the evening highlight - a 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. Stop off at some of the most beautiful caves in Vietnam. Explore Hoa Lu in the afternoon stopping at the temples to the Dinh and Le Dynasties. Day 14: Ninh Binh to Ha Long Bay B/L/D This memorable day takes you to the awe-inspiring Ha Long Bay where you will explore these tranquil islands on a luxury cruise boat. Sail to Luon Cave and embark on a kayak or bamboo boat. Back on board, enjoy a pre-dinner cocktail party and a cooking demonstration class before a delicious set dinner. Day 15: Ha Long Bay to Hanoi BR/D Wake to the rising sun’s glistening reflection on the water to explore Sung Sot cave. 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 you will be free to explore Hanoi before transferring to the airport for your flight back to the UK, or continue on to your chosen extension. THIS TOUR EXPLORE Includes two cruises Ninh Binh * PLEASE NOTE: The Ha Long Bay cruise itinerary may change depending on the boat used. Prices from Oct 2024 £2,499 Nov 2025 £2,599 Nov 2024 £2,499 Jan 2026 £2,649 Jan 2025 £2,599 Feb 2026 £2,649 Feb 2025 £2,599 Mar 2026 £2,649 Mar 2025 £2,599 May 2026 £2,449 Apr 2025 £2,499 Jun 2026 £2,449 May 2025 £2,399 Sep 2026 £2,649 Sep 2025 £2,599 Oct 2026 £2,749 Oct 2025 £2,599 Nov 2026 £2,649 • Dates are available throughout each month • Lead-in price based on 8 May 25 • Tipping paid locally $105 pp per tour • A single supplement starts from just £619 Includes: Private vehicle & driver/guide or driver and local guides; return flights accommodation, meals and excursions as per Group Tour. DAILY DEPARTURES AVAILABLE Private Touring Option From only an extra £52 pp per day Extend your tour Temples of Cambodia Experience 3 nights, 4 H from £649 Hoi An Stay 3 nights, 5 H from £355 An alternative itinerary applies from Apr-Oct, see website for details 58  East Asia & Oceania Hundreds of escorted tours are available on our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk