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Vietnam, 14 Days · Private tour including beach holiday
From South to North and Phu Quoc
From
€3,990
Departure on 27/12/2024 from Dublin
The perfect fusion of culture and landscapes
If you like the idea of Southeast Asian cultures framed in an eventful historical context, then you can't miss the opportunity to discover Vietnam. This is a fascinating journey for the body, the mind and the senses, starting off at the southern gateway to the country, Ho Chi Minh City, the former Saigon, which will also serve as a base for discovering the Mekong Delta. From there, the tour continues towards the centre, calling at Hoi An and Hue, and then up to the north. The vibrant capital, Hanoi, will be the prelude to one of the highlights of any tour through Vietnam: the impressive Ha Long Bay. This is the icing on the cake, with a few days of relaxation on the beaches of Phu Quoc.
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Departure date
Departures from January 2025 till April 2025
From
Dublin, Knock, Galway, Shannon, Donegal, Cork, Kerry county...
Travel details
City of origin - Ho Chi Minh City
Departure with destination Ho Chi Minh City. Night on board.
Ho Chi Minh City
Arrival at the airport. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Ho Chi Minh City - Mekong Delta - Ben Tre - Hue
Breakfast. Morning departure to Ben Tre. Once there, we'll take a boat trip along the canals formed by the Mekong Delta. The cruise will let us see how life unfolds on the river banks. We'll stop off at family-run businesses involved in the production of bricks, salt and confectionery, and we'll also get to see Cai Son and Nhon Thanh. There'll be an option of a bike ride here, too. If we're not so keen on pedal power, we can cover the same route on a motor-powered xich lo (rickshaw) through paddy fields and plantations. Lunch at a local restaurant before returning to Ho Chi Minh City for the flight to Hue for a final boat trip along the Cái Côi canals, then transfer by road to Ho Chi Minh Airport for the flight to Hue. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and overnight stay.
Hue
Breakfast. Departure on a sightseeing tour of the city. We'll start off by visiting the Royal Tomb of Khai Dinh King, which was built between 1920 and 1931, fusing both ancient and modern European and Asian architectural trends. Then we'll visit the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, founder of the Nguyen Dynasty. Next stop will be the Citadel, a huge nineteenth-century fortress designed by combining concepts of Chinese geomancy and military principles. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll visit the Thien Mu Pagoda, the oldest in the city and dating back to 1601, followed by a boat trip to the city along the Perfume River. Accommodation.
Hue - Hoi An
Breakfast. Departure by road to Hoi An, passing by the beach of Lang Co, where we can stop for a nuoc mine (sugarcane juice) or an iced coffee. We'll soon get to the Hai Van Pass, which commands some of the best views of central Vietnam. On our way through Danang, we'll visit the Linh Ung Pagoda, which looks like a turtle staring out to sea. Before arriving in Hoi An, we can visit the Marble Mountains. Upon arrival at our destination, we'll enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before taking a short walking tour of the city, visiting the historic quarter, the Kwan Temple, the Phuc Kien Temple, ancient houses and the Japanese Bridge, followed by some time at leisure for a spot of shopping. Accommodation.
Hoi An - Hanoi
Breakfast. Day at your disposal. Afternoon transfer to Danang airport for the flight to Hanoi. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Hanoi
Breakfast. Today, accompanied by our guide, we'll take an immersive tour through the streets of Hanoi, where history, culture and life intermingle. The first stop will be at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, which is guarded by the famous Ba Dinh Square. Onwards to Ho Chi Minh's house and the Stilt House and the Single Pillar Pagoda, a curious building that resembles a lotus flower. We'll then stroll through a network of streets near the complex to see the makeshift markets that appear each day on the maze-like Vietnamese streets. Before driving towards the old town, we'll stop at the Temple of Literature. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we'll head off on a walking tour through the labyrinth of streets that make up the city's most famous shopping area, even visiting a traditional Vietnamese house. To round things off, we'll head to Hoan Kiem Lake to visit the Ngoc Son Temple. Accommodation.
Hanoi - Ha Long Bay - Lan Ha Bay
Breakfast and road transfer to Ha Long Bay. The landscape will get greener and greener throughout the journey. On arrival at the port of Tuan Chau, we'll embark on a junk boat and receive a briefing about the route and the activities available both onboard and off the boat. Brunch onboard. The boat sails past the limestone mountains until it reaches the Tra Bau area of Lan Ha Bay. Here you can kayak or bathe in the emerald green water of the bay. Back on the junk, we'll continue on our cruise with time at our leisure until a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. Dinner and night on board.
Cat Ba Island - Ha Long Bay - Hanoi
Early risers will have the chance to attend a tai chi class on the deck. Breakfast will be served after the session. Afterwards we head to Cat Ba Island where we take a bus to visit the Trung Trang Cave, located in the Cat Ba National Park in the Kim Giao Forest. After the visit, we'll head back to the boat to check out and have brunch on board. We'll arrive back at the port and return to the hotel in Hanoi around 11.30 a.m. Accommodation.
Hanoi - Phu Quoc
Breakfast. Airport transfer for the flight to Phu Quoc. This tropical island, which is classified as a National Park, is becoming famous for its stunning beaches, unspoilt natural environment, peaceful and relaxed atmosphere, friendly locals and fantastic diving and snorkelling. On arrival, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.
Phu Quoc
Breakfast. Day at your disposal. Accommodation.
Phu Quoc
Breakfast. Day at your disposal. Accommodation.
Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh City - City of origin
Breakfast. Transfer to the airport to take a domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Flight to City of origin destination. Night on board.
City of origin
Arrival. End of the trip and our services.
Your trip includes
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Return flight.
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Internal flights.
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Overnight stay in the listed hotels, or similar.
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Transfers according to the itinerary.
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Transport in vehicles appropriate to the size of the group.
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Visits in private tour as per itinerary and not marked as optional.
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Cruise around Ha Long Bay.
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English-speaking local guides.
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Diet: 11 breakfasts, 7 lunches, 1 dinner.
Your trip doesn't include
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Any other service not previously mentioned as included.
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Insolvency protection.
Destinations Visited
Expected Hotels (or similar)
In this section you will find a selection of hotels according to the category specified in the itinerary.
Flight
Overnight stay on board.
Important remarks
- Triple rooms in Vietnam are generally rooms with twin beds or a double, in which a folding bed is installed to accommodate the third person. Due to the inconvenience this causes, we advise against using this option as far the possible.
- Please check with your international vaccination centre about the recommended healthcare measures in Vietnam.
- Depending on the return flight, the trip may be one day longer.
- To reconfirm services at the destination, please send us your passport details within 24 hours of booking.
- Check-in time at the hotel on the day of arrival depends on each establishment, but in no case will it be before 3:00 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.
- It's best to leave big suitcases at the hotel reception in Hanoi and prepare a backpack with the essentials for two days and one night in Ha Long Bay.
- It's not possible to accommodate three adults in a cabin on the Ha Long Bay cruises. So, in this section of the trip, it will be necessary to use a double cabin and an individual cabin. Check supplement.
- The cruise itinerary around Halong Bay will depend on the ship confirmed in each case.
- The order of the itinerary may be altered for logistical reasons, without prior notice, but no scheduled trips will be cancelled (except in the case that adverse weather conditions prevent its realisation).
- A credit card is considered a guarantee, so sometimes you will need one for check-in at hotels.
- Prices are calculated based on admission fees to the sights as of the date of publication. If there is an increase in these prices, you will be promptly informed.
- If you are a person with reduced mobility, please contact us to confirm the suitability of the trip.
- Consult the necessary documentation to enter the destinations visited and for transit in the countries where air stopovers are made.