Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City
Vietnam’s two most exceptional cities and everything inbetween
Vietnam’s two most celebrated cities bookend the country. Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh in the south offer very different experiences for the visitor. Travel between the two to see some of the country’s most extraordinary sights and get a genuine flavour of this exceptional destination.
2 nights Hanoi • 1 night Halong Bay Cruise • 3 nights Nha Trang • 2 nights Dalat • 3 nights Mui Ne (Phan Thiet) • 2 nights Saigon
Day 1: Depart UK
Depart the UK for your flight to Hanoi
Day 2: Arrive at Hanoi
Upon arrival at Hanoi, transfer to your hoteL. The rest of the day is free to spend at your leisure.
Sofitel Metropole Hanoi Hotel - 2 Nights
Day 3: Hanoi City Tour
In the morning undertake a city tour with a cyclo ride through the fascinating Old Quarter, 36 ancient streets where you can observe the daily bustle of life around the markets where peddlers continue to trade as they have done for centuries. Visit the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, dedicated to the father of modern Vietnam, Uncle Ho, to see his mausoleum, the Presidential Palace, his ’house on stilts’, the Ho Chi Minh Museum and the One Pillar Pagoda. Continue your tour with a visit to the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, which is now dedicated to Confucian worship. Also visit Tran Quoc and Ngoc Son Temples and then the ’Hanoi Hilton’, the nickname given to the place where U.S pilots shot down over North Vietnamese airspace were imprisoned during the Vietnam War, which has now been converted into a museum. Finish your day with a relaxing walk around Hanoi’s famous Hoan Kiem Lake, then return to your hotel or continue with your own exploration of this beautiful city.
Day 4: Hanoi - Halong Bay
Journey east to Hon Gai, the gateway to amazing Halong Bay. Considered Vietnam’s greatest natural wonder, Halong Bay boasts over 3,000 islands that rise out of the sea to provide a spectacular natural environment. En route enjoy the captivating rural scenery and see fields of busy workers farming their rice fields using traditional methods of cultivation. Board a traditional Halong junk and set sail through the bay. In the afternoon, visit an interesting floating fishing village with the opportunity to interact with fishermen who have been living in the bay for almost three generations. Spend some more time exploring the bay or swimming before enjoying cocktails while watching sunset. In the evening dine in style inside Tien Ong cave.
Ginger Cruise - 1 night / Cabin type: Ginger cabin
Day 5: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Nha Trang
Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi class and an opportunity to view the sunrise over the bay. Cruise past some of the best sites Halong bay has to offer whilst enjoying a fantastic buffet brunch. View a hands-on cooking demonstration before cruising back to the dock and transferring back to Hanoi airport for your flight to Nha Trang. Upon arrival at Nha Trang, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Six Senses Hideaway Ninh Van Bay Resort - 3 Nights
Days 6-7: Nha Trang
Spend a couple of days at leisure in Nha Trang exploring the coastline and relaxing on the regions beautiful beaches.
Day 8: Nha Trang - Dalat
Drive to Dalat and arrive late in the afternoon. A slice of Europe in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, Dalat found favour with the French rulers for its cool climate. Today, Dalat’s mild temperatures are popular with travellers, as is the town’s attractive landscape of colonial villas, gardens, lakes and rolling hills. Dalat’s colourful market features locally-made specialties such as artichoke tea, candied fruits, coffee and the finest cool climate vegetables and flowers in Vietnam. Visit the former summer residence of Vietnam’s last emperor, Bao Dai, and meet Dalat’s famous artist monk, Vien Thuc, in his studio, lined with thousands of his quirky compositions. The brilliantly coloured silk weavings of the K’hor tribes people are a popular purchase, as are finely detailed silk embroideries.
Ana Mandara Villas Dalat Resort & Spa - 2 Nights
Day 9: Dalat
Spare to spend at your leisure.
Day 10: Dalat - Phan Thiet
After breakfast, drive to the coastal city of Phan Thiet.
Princess D’ Annam Resort & Spa - 3 Nights
Days 11-12: Phan Thiet
Spend two days at leisure amongst the sand dunes and villages of the Mui Ne Peninsula.
Day 13: Phan Thiet - Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Drive to Saigon.
CaravelLe Hotel - 3 Nights
Day 14: Ho Chi Minh City Tour
Ho Chi Minh is a cultural melting pot with something to offer every traveller. Boasting many historic, French-built landmarks, bustling local markets and vibrant street scenes, as well as interesting museums and peaceful pagodas. This menu style tour enables you, together with a knowledgeable local guide, to tailor-make your tour specific to you own interests. Prior to departing, your guide will meet you at your hotel to talk through the various options to ensure you make the most of your day.
Day 15: Cu Chi Tunnels
Journey west from Ho Chi Minh City to Cu Chi. On arrival you will be guided through the famous tunnels used by the communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War. The tunnel network stretches over 250km and extends to three levels underground, providing you with a remarkable insight into the hardships, courage, determination and terror of a guerrilla war.
Day 16: Depart Ho Chi Minh
Transfer to the airport for your return/onward flight.
Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh City itinerary map
Prices from
Prices from: £3,939 to £5,529.00 per person, twin share
Valid for Travel: 01 August 2011 to 24 December 2012.
Package includes: Return international economy flights with Vietnam Airways from London, 15 days tailormade touring as specified.
Terms & Conditions: Prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin/double room; prices are subject to availability and change; normal booking conditions apply.
Please note that surcharges may apply at peak times including Christmas and New Year.
To book, call 0845 643 6561
To book this travel offer, call one of our tailor-made travel experts now, quoting reference WEX102435.
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