Mercury Holidays 2021-2023 Brochure

Discover an assortment of ancient treasures at the awe-inspiring Angkor Wat complex and experience breath- taking panoramas in the heart of Ha Long Bay’s azure waters. Day 1: UK to Hanoi Depart the UK on your scheduled overnight flight. Day 2: Hanoi B/D Upon arrival, meet your local guide and transfer to your hotel to relax after your flight. Day 3: Hanoi B/L/D Begin today’s tour at the distinctive Presidential Palace. Wander through pristinely manicured botanical gardens to uncover Ho Chi Minh’s modestly sized house on stilts. From here, journey to the One Pillar Pagoda and the 10th century Temple of Literature before embarking on a street food tour at Dong Xuan Market. Continue to Hao Lo Prison known by American POWs as the Hanoi Hilton and then to the bustling Old Quarter Street, before enjoying a traditional Water Puppet Performance this evening. Day 4: Hanoi to Ha Long Bay B/L/D Glide across the emerald waters of Ha Long Bay and experience a vision of extraordinary beauty, snaking past a landscape of scattered islands, limestone karsts and enchanting grottoes. Anchoring at the mouth of a secluded cove, disembark for the unique opportunity to swim in the azure waters, before spending a relaxing night in the midst of Ha Long Bay. Day 5: Ha Long Bay to Hoi An BR/D Awake to the serene sounds of lapping water and relish in a fresh morning breeze, as you slowly sail towards port whilst tucking into a delicious breakfast. Transfer to the airport and fly to Hoi An, where the rest of the day is at leisure. Day 6: Hoi An B/D Explore this easily navigable town at leisure in the morning before joining a city tour in the afternoon, visiting the 17th century Japanese Pagoda Bridge. After the tour sample some of the street food in Hoi An Ancient Town. Day 7: Hoi An B Today, experience Hoi An’s charming character during a day at leisure. Day 8: Hoi An to Saigon B After a morning at leisure, journey to Saigon, where an afternoon tour begins at the War Remnants Museum; presenting a collection of retired artillery and weaponry artefacts. Next, head towards the distinctive Neo-Romanesque Notre Dame Cathedral and adjacent Saigon Post Office. Finally, experience a hive of activity amidst the vibrant market stalls of Ben Thanh Market. Day 9: Saigon B/L After breakfast, discover the extraordinary underground Cu Chi tunnel network, spanning an Tour highlights ✔ Fascinating city tours of Hanoi, Hoi An, Saigon, Phnom Penh and Siem Reap ✔ Meander through the towering limestone karsts of Ha Long Bay with an overnight cruise ✔ Visit the traditional Japanese merchant houses and the Pagoda Bridge in Hoi An ✔ Navigate the vast underground network of the Cu Chi tunnels used by the Viet Cong ✔ Cruise along the waterways of the Mekong Delta, witnessing the vibrant Cai Rang floating market ✔ Visit the incredible temple complexes of Angkor Wat and Angkor Thom ✔ Explore local markets and sample the street food these countries are famous for Vietnam and Cambodia Explorer Ha Long Bay Hanoi Ha Long Bay Hoi An Danang Saigon Can Tho Chau Doc Phnom Penh Siem Reap < <            Coach Air Boat Visit our website or call for full prices and departure dates 170 Southeast Asia Vietnam Cambodia 16 days from £1,799 P R I V A T E T O U R U P G R A D E S F R O M £499