Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

Splendours of Vietnam Discover all the classic sights and hidden gems on this in-depth tour through Vietnam from bustling Saigon to beautiful Ha Long Bay via rural Ninh Binh and Hoi An. 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 the UK BR/D Enjoy a boat ride to Vung Vieng fishing village then head to Hanoi for a farewell dinner, before your return flight or continue to your chosen extension. Single Supplement A single supplement starts from just £519 Private Tour Upgrade From £499 . Includes a private guide, transport and choice of departure date Tour pace: Intermediate Tour highlights ✔ Tour Saigon, Hanoi and the ancient cities of Hue and Hoi An ✔ Overnight cruise through the towering karsts of Ha Long Bay ✔ Scenic Ninh Binh boat trip ✔ Mekong River cruise and dragon boat ride along the Perfume River ✔ Visit Cai Rang floating market and the vast Cu Chi Tunnels ✔ Explore the town of Dalat Tour includes • 13 breakfasts, 1 brunch, 10 lunches and 12 dinners • 4 H accommodation: Saigon-Golden Central Hotel, Can Tho- Ninh Kieu 2, Dalat-Ngoc Lan, Hoi An-The Little Beach Hoi An, Hue-Huong Giang, Hanoi-Sunway Hotel, Ninh Binh-Hidden Charm, Ha Long Bay-Victory Cruise • Flights from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines Ninh Binh Extend your tour Temple of Cambodia experience, 4 nights, 4 H from £579 Hanoi city stay, 2 nights, 4 H B&B from £149 Ready to find out more? For further details, check prices and availability, and explore all of our holidays visit our website www.mercuryholidays.co.uk or call our experienced team free on 0800 298 9865 Hanoi Ninh Binh Ha Long Bay Hoi An Hue Saigon Dalat Can Tho Tay Ninh <        <   Coach Air Boat Siem Reap www.mercuryholidays.co.uk • 0800 298 9865 169 Southeast Asia 15 days from £1,989 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £499