Description
Discover the fascinating culture of Vietnam, from spectacular Ha Long Bay to Ho Chi Minh City on this Saga tour.
Uncover the captivating beauty and fascinating culture of Vietnam during this exciting tour: from the spectacular islands of Ha Long Bay and the picturesque 'Pass of the Ocean Clouds', to the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels and the unique atmosphere of Ho Chi Minh City.
Including...
11
nights in hotels and 2 in flight
25
meals: 11 breakfasts, 8 lunches and 6 dinners - VIP door-to-door travel service
- Optional travel insurance and additional cancellation rights, or a reduction if not required
- Return flights and transfers
- Saga tour manager
- Welcome drink reception
- Porterage at all hotels
Excursions and visits
- City tour of Hanoi
- Cruise aboard a private junk in Ha Long Bay
- Mausoleum of Tu Duc and Dong Ba Market
- Hue and dragonboat trip on the Perfume River
- Hoi An walking tour
- Visit the War Remnants Museum
- Visit Cu Chi Tunnels
Use of audio headsets on selected guided tours.
Itinerary
➕ Day 1 UK to Hanoi
After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service to Heathrow, depart in the morning for your overnight flight to Hanoi.
➕ Day 2 Hanoi
Stay two nights at the Melia Hanoi Hotel (4Q) and enjoy an included traditional water puppet show. There is a welcome dinner tonight. D
➕ Day 3 Hanoi
Tour Hanoi and see the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Lake of the Restored Sword. B, L
➕ Day 4 Hanoi to Ha Long
Travel through the Red River delta. Cruise aboard a private junk in Ha Long Bay with lunch included, then stay overnight at the Novotel in Ha Long (3Q). B, L
➕ Day 5 Ha Long to Hanoi to Hue
Fly to Hue. Visit the Mausoleum of Tu Duc and Dong Ba Market. Stay two nights at the Hotel Saigon Morin (3Q). Lunch and dinner are at local restaurants. B, L, D
➕ Day 6 Hue
Included tour of Hue with a dragonboat trip on the Perfume River. Lunch is at a local restaurant. B, L
➕ Day 7 Hue to Hoi An
Continue to Hoi An for an included walking tour. Lunch at a local restaurant. Stay two nights at the Hoi An Historic Hotel (3Q). B, L, D
➕ Day 8 Hoi An
Today is at leisure with the opportunity to take an optional half-day excursion to the Lifestart Foundation. B
➕ Day 9 Hoi An to Danang to Nha Trang
Transfer to Danang and see the world's finest collection of Cham sculptures. Fly to Nha Trang. City tour after lunch. Stay two nights at the Novotel Nha Trang Hotel (3Q). B, L
➕ Day 10 Nha Trang
Morning visit to the Oceanographic Museum. Afterwards, cruise the turquoise waters and offshore islands, passing the Tri Nguyen Aquarium and a fishing village before enjoying a seafood lunch on Con Se Tre Island. Afternoon at leisure with dinner at your hotel this evening. B L D
➕ Day 11 Nha Trang to Ho Chi Minh City
Morning flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Afternoon visit to the Reunification Palace, the War Remnants Museum and Cholon (Chinatown). Stay two nights at the Hotel Pullman Saigon Centre (5Q). Enjoy an included dinner cruise along the River Saigon this evening. B, D
➕ Day 12 Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, and return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch at a local restaurant. Farewell dinner at your hotel tonight. B, L, D
➕ Day 13 Ho Chi Minh City to the UK
After a day at leisure, travel to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK. B
➕ Day 14 UK
Arrive this morning for your included UK door-to-door travel service home.
➕ Day 1 UK to Hanoi
After taking Saga's included UK door-to-door travel service to Heathrow, depart in the morning for your overnight flight to Hanoi.
➕ Day 2 Hanoi
Stay two nights at the Melia Hanoi Hotel (4Q). There is a welcome dinner tonight. D
➕ Day 3 Hanoi
Tour Hanoi and see the One Pillar Pagoda, Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum and the Lake of the Restored Sword and enjoy an included traditional water puppet show. B, L
➕ Day 4 Hanoi to Ha Long
Travel through the Red River delta. Cruise aboard a private junk in Ha Long Bay with lunch included, then stay overnight at the Novotel in Ha Long (3Q). B, L
➕ Day 5 Ha Long to Hanoi to Hue
Fly to Hue. Visit the Mausoleum of Tu Duc and Dong Ba Market. Stay two nights at the Hotel Saigon Morin (3Q). Lunch and dinner are at local restaurants. B, L, D
➕ Day 6 Hue
Included tour of Hue with a dragonboat trip on the Perfume River. Lunch is at a local restaurant. B, L
➕ Day 7 Hue to Hoi An
Continue to Hoi An for an included walking tour. Lunch at a local restaurant. Stay two nights at the Hoi An Historic Hotel (3Q). B, L, D
➕ Day 8 Hoi An
Today is at leisure with the opportunity to take an optional half-day excursion to the Lifestart Foundation. B
➕ Day 9 Hoi An-Danang-Ho Chi Minh City
Transfer to Danang for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City. Lunch at a restaurant before included visit to the War Remnant Museum. Stay two nights at the Pullman Saigon Hotel (5Q). Dinner is included at the hotel tonight. B, L, D
➕ Day 10 Cu Chi Tunnels
Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, and return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch at a local restaurant. Afternoon at leisure. This evening, optional trips include a dinner cruise or taking in a performance at the Saigon Opera House. B, L
➕ Day 11 Ho Chi Minh City-Can Tho
Travel to My Tho in the Mekong Delta and enjoy a boat trip past floating fish markets to Ben Tre where you'll see the local tradition of coconut carving and sweet making. Return to Can Tho for dinner at a local restaurant and two nights at the Victoria Can Tho Resort (4Q). B, L, D
➕ Day 12 Can Tho
Head out early for a boat trip that will reveal the floating market of Cai Rang and local life on the waterways. An optional excursion this afternoon visits a sacred Khmer pagoda. B, D
➕ Day 13 Can Tho-Ho Chi Minh City-UK
Transfer to Ho Chi Minh City where you'll enjoy a farewell lunch and afternoon at leisure before travelling to the airport for your overnight flight to the UK. B, L
➕ Day 14 UK
Arrive this morning for your included UK door-to-door travel service home.