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Getting There Vietnam Airlines flies direct to Saigon and Hanoi. Malaysia Airlines and Thai Airways fly to Vietnam via Kuala Lumpur or Bangkok, where you can also stopover. Flight time is, on average, 15 hours and 50 minutes.
Best Time to Visit You can travel to Vietnam throughout the year. For the north, aim for spring and autumn. The south can be hotter, with rain easing the temperatures between June and August.
Your Perfect Honeymoon Our Classic Vietnam itinerary can easily be tweaked to add special touches - champagne and romantic sunrise breakfasts - to create the perfect honeymoon. Contact our Asia Regional Specialists for more ideas.
fitted and explore the small galleries where local artists display their work. You can also stay nearby on an idyllic beach. Activities: learn to cook delicious Vietnamese cuisine, cycle to local villages, boat cruise
Hanoi Situated on the banks of the Red River, Vietnam’s capital reflects its French occupation: broad, tree-lined boulevards, elegant villas and ornate cathedrals. Yet turn up one of the winding streets of the Old Quarter and you will find intricately decorated pagodas and gilded temples, a mark of Hanoi’s ancient history. A cyclo is an easy way of navigating the city and ideal for visiting the many museums. Activities: watch a performance of the famed water puppets, explore by cyclo
Halong Bay With its thousands of sheer limestone islets rising sharply from the sparkling waters of the South China Sea, Halong Bay is Vietnam’s premier natural attraction. A cruise on a traditional junk boat sweeps you around the bay’s towering cliffs and jungle-topped islands. With these trips you can get closer to the impressive hidden grottoes dotted around the bay. Activities: swimming, snorkelling
Mai Chau Mai Chau is an isolated farming community of rice paddies flanked on both sides by impressive limestone mountains some 1500 m high. The beautifully luscious valley is populated by the Mong and Hmong people, traditional tribes who live off the land. The best way to get a sense of local customs is to cycle through the verdant countryside and watch its inhabitants at work. Activities: cycling, trekking
Nha Trang This southern city is blessed with access to one of the best beaches in the country. Backed by rolling mountains, the bay sweeps as far as the eye can see and tiny islands scatter the immaculate coastline. Boat trips take you out on the clear blue waters for incredible snorkelling and scuba-diving. The attractive town centre is worth exploring for its French-colonial buildings and small shops. Activities: sailing, scuba diving, snorkelling, swimming
Classic Vietnam Sample Itinerary:
One to get you started...
Days 1 & 2 Fly to Hanoi. Day 3 Take a cyclo ride through the Old Quarter and visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum. Watch a water puppet performance. Day 4 Learn to cook some delicious Vietnamese delicacies with a cookery class - optional. Days 5 & 6 Cruise among the limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, dropping anchor for a swim in the emerald waters. Day 7 Fly to Hue and visit the spectacular citadel. Day 8 Boat trip along the Perfume River. Scenic drive to Hoi An. Day 9 Walking tour of this riverside town. Visit local lantern makers and take a sunset boat trip. Day 10 Fly to Ho Chi Minh City and explore the city. Day 11 Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a maze of underground passages from the Vietnam War. Day 12 Boat cruise along the Mekong Delta to experience river life. Day 13 Free time in Ho Chi Minh City. Day 14 Arrive UK.
2013 AUTHENTIC £1,710 COMFORT £1,895
INDULGE £2,285 From price per person including flights
For more itinerary ideas, speak to a regional specialist
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