Vietnam Panorama

Vietnam Panorama

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Vietnam Panorama

18 Days Starting in UK and ending in UK

Tour operator:

Wendy Wu

Tour code:

422

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

12 - 28

Physical rating:

Level1

Age range:

12-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat

Tour operated in:

English
From: $3066

NB: Prices correct on 22-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This all-encompassing tour not only showcases Vietnam's highlights but fully absorbs you in the rich history and culture too. Spend more time interacting with locals and visiting lesser-known places alongside the usual highlights.

Highlights

  • Discover the lush Mekong Delta, the 'Rice Basket of Vietnam’

  • Infiltrate the mystery tunnel system of the Vietcong at Cu Chi

  • Cool off in the highlands of Dalat

  • Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers of Qui Nhon

  • Immerse yourself in the dynastical architecture of Hue

  • Drift on emerald waters amongst the picturesque peaks of Halong Bay

Itinerary

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Day 1 - 2 : Days 1-2 Fly Overnight To Saigon

Meals Included: Dinner

Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam's most evocative and largest city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3 Visit The Cu Chi Tunnels

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, a hidden network of Viet Cong tunnels, bunkers and field hospitals used in the Vietnam War. Afterwards, enjoy a refreshing lunch at an organic farm. the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. This afternoon, return to Saigon to explore its seamless blend of past and present. See Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Central Post Office, dramatic legacies of a colonial past. Spend time at the Reunification Palace and the emotive War Remnants Museum.

Day 4 Cruise The Mekong Delta

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Head west to Ben Tre to take a cruise through the Mekong Delta. This area is known as the 'Rice Basket of Vietnam'. Paddle through the palm-lined canals and enjoy a typical Mekong lunch before continuing to Can Tho, where we spend the night.

Day 5 Explore Floating Markets

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Cai Rang floating market to see the goods on sale and learn how vermicelli rice noodles are made. Return to Saigon.

Day 6 Travel To Dalat

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Head up into the highlands to reach the hill town of Dalat, a former colonial retreat beloved for its cooler climate and picturesque scenery. En route, stop at a tea plantation to hear about tea cultivation in Bao Loc.

Day 7 The City Of Flowers

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Visit the Domaine de Marie Church, the Flower Gardens and an embroidery workshop. Later, board a vintage open-air train for a journey to the countryside hamlet of Trai Mat. End the day with a local coffee by Xuan Huong lake.

Day 8 Travel To Nha Trang

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today, take the winding road down from the highlands and along the coast to Nha Trang, Vietnam's beach capital. Take to the turquoise waters for a cruise around the bay's many islands, and stop off to enjoy a swim in the balmy waters.

Day 9 Visit The Cham Towers

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Wander Dam market before and visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers. Continue on to the seaside city of Qui Nhon, where we spend the night.

Day 10 Visit Son My

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

The Son My area saw one of the most horrific crimes of the Vietnam War – the My Lai massacre. Pay respects at the memorial placed in honour of these unarmed civilian victims and hear their story before continuing to Hoi An.

Day 11 Explore Hoi An On Foot

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a morning walking tour of charming Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully traditional town that has managed to retain the charms of a bygone era. Visit a historic family home, the Japanese Bridge, a Chinese temple and the market before an afternoon at leisure.

Day 12 See The Royal Tomb

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Once the seat of the Nguyen emperors, this scholarly city retains the majesty of its imperial past. Visit the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, a complex of over 40 monuments surrounded by pools and gardens.

Day 13 Hue's Imperial Citadel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the imposing Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City within. Cruise along the Perfume River to visit the charming An Hien House and the seven-storey Thien Mu Pagoda.

Day 14 Old Quarter Cyclo Tour

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Take a quick flight to Hanoi, Vietnam's charming capital. Enjoy a cyclo tour of the atmospheric Old Quarter. Try a Hanoi speciality - egg coffee - before visiting the Ethnology Museum and exploring its life-size tribal longhouses.

Day 15 Discover Hanoi

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Explore the story of Ho Chi Minh on today's walking tour. See his Mausoleum and Presidential Palace, and visit the Humble House on Stilts he called home. Later, visit the One Pillar Pagoda and the beautiful Temple of Literature.

Day 16 - 17 : Days 16-17 Halong Bay

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the day aboard your comfortable cruise ship sailing through the awe-inspiring beauty of Halong Bay. Swim, kayak or visit one of the bay's many caves before spending a night onboard. Return to Hanoi the next day. On your final evening in Hanoi, attend The Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam.

Day 18 Fly Hanoi To Uk

Meals Included: Breakfast

Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

What's Included

  • All accommodation

  • All meals

  • Entrance fees, guides and daily tours

  • Visa fees for UK passport holders

What's Not Included

  • Tipping and Gratuities

  • Drinks with Meals

Accommodation

Muong Thanh Saigon Centre

Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel is situated in District 1. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi.


TTC Premium Can Tho

Located on the banks of Hau River, this centrally located hotel offers panoramic views of the city and river. The restaurant serves Asian and Western food, and the hotel also has a café, as well as an outdoor pool. Free wifi is available throughout the hotel, and all rooms have air-conditioning, seating area, mini bar, television and an en suite bathroom.


Seagull hotel

A modern edifice right on Quy Nhon’s beachfront, the Seagull is a four-star hotel. It’s 107 rooms are simple and comfortable, complete with balcony with sea or city views. Private bathrooms offer all of the modern amenities. With easy access to the beach, the hotel also has a swimming pool and gym along with relaxing spa facilities.


Little Residence Boutique Hotel & Spa

Located in the heart of Hoi An, and situated a few moments away from the Japanese Covered Bridge, the 4-star Little Residence offers a charming stay. The decor is inspired by the beauty of the ancient town, effortlessly blending neoclassical architecture with sophisticated furnishings. Each room is well equipped with full modern amenities including a flat screen TV and air-conditioning, while hotel facilities include an outdoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art gym.


Romance Hotel

The conveniently located 4-star Romance Hotel offers a clean and comfortable stay featuring an open-air pool boasting views over the city, along with a bar and restaurant. Each room has an airy feel with simple and neutral decor and room amenities include free WiFi, air-conditioning and a satellite TV.


Thien Thai Hotel Hanoi

Set in a charming French colonial building, Thien Thai is a boutique hotel on a quiet side street near the Old Quarter. Its internal decor reflects its French heritage, re-designed with a contemporary aesthetic. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar, along with a relaxing wellness centre with sauna, gym and whirlpool bath.


Emeraude Classic Cruises

A replica paddle steamer that oozes a nostalgic charm of bygone Indochina, the Emeraude brings a timeless elegance to the waters of Halong Bay. With classical brass fixtures and warm, characterful cabins, the ship serves up fusion cuisine in its restaurant, a range of drinks at the bar and offers relaxation on the sun deck. There is also a spa, Tai Chi and cooking classes and Wi-Fi. Whilst some cabins have a private balcony, all have air-conditioning and an en suite bathroom with shower.


La Sapinette Hotel

Located near the centre Dalat’s famous Liang Biang Plateau, and a short drive from the central market. The accommodation combines a first class traditional French Art Nouveau design with a modern convention centre. The 91 rooms have all got a fully equipped mini bar, cable TV, full bathroom amenities and complimentary daily bottled water.

The hotel offers guests a fully equipped Gym, Sauna and Steam Bath as well as a Spa and Soothing Massage centre.


Experiences

Nha Trang Bay Cruise

Cruise lazily through the crystal-clear waters of Nha Trang bay, passing amongst beachfringed islands, stopping off at small fishing villages and, if you feel like it, taking a dip in the balmy waters yourself.


Hanoi Cyclo Tour

Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo, stopping off at a café to sample a traditionally-made, local speciality, egg coffee.


Quintessence of Tonkin Show

Take your seats for the 'Quintessence of Tonkin', an outdoor spectacular that perfectly showcases the rich culture and daily life of Vietnam's northern river delta through talented performers, water puppetry, and lights.


Check out our Q&As

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    Yes

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes

  • How developed is Vietnam?

    Although Southeast Asia is developing quickly, it still lacks the international standards of civil infrastructure and tourist facilities. Concepts of personal responsibility are also different to those in the UK. Consequently, tourist and public facilities may not uphold the same safety standards as in the UK; for example, you may see a hole in the road without a warning sign or safety barricade.

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    Yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    If, after our confirmation invoice has been issued, you wish to change your travel arrangements in any way, we will endeavour to make these changes, but it may not always be possible. Any changes to confirmed bookings need to be sent to us in writing via your travel agent. Please refer to our booking conditions for further information and fees.

  • Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Your Final Travel Documents are usually sent to you 2-3 weeks prior to your departure. Your travel pack will include your tour itinerary, hotel details, flight e-tickets and a travel guide. If you have booked with a travel agent, your tickets will be dispatched to your travel agent unless we have been otherwise informed.

  • Will I be travelling with passengers from other countries?

    Our passengers generally enjoy the mixture of British, Australian and American clients on tour. Occasionally we are joined by English-speaking passengers from other countries.

  • What is 'Happy to Share'?

    Customers booking to travel solo can choose our ‘Happy to Share’ option, which may enable them to share a twin room with other solo customers of the same gender who also request Happy to Share, thus avoiding the need to pay single room supplements. Note that ‘Happy to Share’ requests can be received when you make your booking with us but will not be confirmed until your final payment due date. If a share partner is found, the Single Supplement will be removed from your booking. If a share partner is not found, the Single Supplement will remain and is payable with your final balance in line with our normal booking conditions. Either way, our Operations Team will contact you around 75 days before departure to let you know whether a share partner has been found or not. We regret that Happy to Share requests cannot be accepted within 75 days of departure. Wendy Wu Tours reserves the right to change or withdraw this arrangement at any time.

  • Do you allow children on your tours?

    We allow children 12 years and over on our group tours. We recommend that families with children of any age take advantage of our private or tailormade tours. This will give you more flexibility while on tour.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Alistair  

Tour to be recommended.

Well-organised holiday. All went without a hitch.

Well-organised holiday. All went without a hitch. Very busy schedule with lots of informative insight into the local culture and historical attractions. Standard of hotels during the tour very good as was the food, mostly local fare. Tour guide excellent Schedule may be a bit hectic for some but suited us. Tour to be recommended.

Paul  

Great holiday in Vietnam

Great holiday in Vietnam. Well planned itinerary w

Great holiday in Vietnam. Well planned itinerary with lots of variety and a perfect pace. Excellent main guide with well-organised handovers for holiday extension which started / ended with overnight train. Good hotels too. Only let-down was food which was too repetitive, too much deep-fried and too bland. However, everything else was great and still deserving of 5 stars. I have already recommended Wendy Wu to friends and will continue to do so

Alan  

One of the best holidays we have ever had

The tour was thorough in every way we saw all side

The tour was thorough in every way we saw all sides to Vietnamese life and culture. The tour guide was excellent he ensured we enjoyed our holiday to the utmost. He was very knowledgeable and shared plenty of his own life experience helping us to understand the Vietnamese people. We felt safe and secure in his charge. We would rate this as one of the best holidays we have ever had

Ian  

Everything was fantastic

Everything was fantastic, from the booking process

Everything was fantastic, from the booking process to the end of the holiday. Wendy wu reassured me before I travelled regarding the coronavirus, and I'm so glad I listened to them. The tour itself was fantastic, the two guides William and Peter were excellent. All the hotels were first class. The meals were all excellent. I cannot praise Wendy wu enough

James  

Everything about the holiday was first class

Everything about the holiday was first class. The

Everything about the holiday was first class. The pre-holiday info the visa application, the flights the local guides the hotels the transport, food excursions. Really enjoyed the holiday and gave full written feedback to both local guides in Vietnam. My only suggestion was for a light lunch each day as I am not used to 3 full meals a day!

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