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VIETNAM

TOUR PRICE INCLUDES:
• 8 nights hotel accommodation
• 1 night cruise accommodation
onboard Indochina Sails
• All flights as specified in the itinerary
• Transport in air-conditioned vehicles
• Mekong Delta cruise
• Entrance fees
• English-speaking Tour Leader
• All tips on tour
• Return group transfers from airport
to accommodation
• Meals as indicated (B = breakfast,
R = brunch, L = lunch, D = dinner)

Mekong Delta

DAY 1 Saigon DAY 6 Hoi An PRICE PER PERSON*
On arrival in Saigon, transfer to your hotel and Enjoy a free day to do as much or as little as you 2019 TWIN SINGLE
enjoy free time until your tour briefing. Stay the like in Hoi An. Choose to explore the old town, JAN 12 G $2369 $3199
next three nights at Grand Hotel Saigon have a tailor create a new wardrobe or cycle to 19 $2369 $3199
(or similar). An Bang Beach. From street carts to French- FEB 26 G $2369 $3199
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$3199
$2369
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DAY 2 Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels style cafés and riverfront seafood restaurants, 16 $2369 $3199
Drive from Saigon to Cu Chi and discover the enjoy dining at a range of eateries. (B) MAR 23 G $2369 $3199
$2369
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$3199
incredible network of underground tunnels. DAY 7 Hoi An to Halong Bay 09 G $2369 $3199
On returning to Saigon, enjoy a bowl of Pho Drive a short distance to Danang before flying 16 G $2369 $3199
noodle soup at a traditional Vietnamese to Haiphong and driving on to Halong Bay. 23 G $2369 $3199
restaurant then visit the city’s most impressive Dotted with 3,000 limestone karsts, Halong Bay 30 G $2369 $3199
sites on a walking tour. Lined with French- is one of Vietnam’s stunning natural wonders. APR 06 $2349 $3159
colonial buildings, wander along Dong Khoi Board a beautifully appointed junk boat 13 G $2349 $3159
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Street, see the Notre Dame Cathedral and and begin to cruise the waters of impressive MAY 11 G $2349 $3159
Ho Chi Minh Square before visiting the War Halong Bay. Feast on fresh seafood before 25 G $2349 $3159
Remnants Museum. As the sun sets over Saigon, stopping to explore an enormous grotto. In the JUN 08 $2349 $3159
relax with a drink at the iconic rooftop bar, evening, retreat to your private cabin, or relax 22 G $2349 $3159
Saigon Saigon, the perfect end to the day. (BL) on the deck or at the bar. Overnight onboard JUL 13 G $2349 $3159
27
$2349
$3159
DAY 3 Saigon – Mekong Delta Indochina Sails (or similar). (BLD) AUG 10 G $2349 $3159
24 G $2349 $3159
From Saigon, drive south to the Mekong Delta DAY 8 Halong Bay to Hanoi SEP 14 G $2349 $3159
and spend the day exploring the palm-fringed Greet the day with a sunrise Tai Chi lesson on 21 $2349 $3159
canals and tributaries of the Mekong in a private the sundeck. Spend time exploring one of the 28 G $2349 $3159
boat. Gain an insight into the main local industries islands and climb to the peak for 360 degree OCT 12 G $2369 $3199
of the area as you visit a traditional brick factory views of Halong Bay. After brunch on board, 19 G $2369 $3199
and meet a family of weavers. Enjoy a delicious NOV 26 G $2369 $3199
$2369
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$3199
lunch featuring fresh local ingredients. On the disembark and drive to Hanoi, the nation’s 16 G $2369 $3199
return drive to Saigon, stop at Cao Dai temple. (BL) capital. In the afternoon, discover the narrow 23 $2369 $3199
backstreets of Hanoi’s Old Quarter to sample DEC 07 G $2369 $3199
DAY 4 Saigon to Hue delicious local snacks including a Vietnamese 21 $2369 $3199
Fly from Saigon to the former imperial capital of pancake, shrimp cake, the sweet tea drink 28 G $2369 $3199
Hue. See the city’s most famous sites including known as ‘che’ and drink beer local-style at a 2020 TWIN SINGLE
Emperor Tu Duc’s tomb, the Imperial Palace and ‘Bia Hoi’ establishment. Venturing into the Old JAN 11 $2599 $3529
the Citadel. Visit Spiral Foundation, a unique Quarter offers a fascinating insight into the 18 $2599 $3529
$2599
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enterprise which was established in 2001 to local way of life. Stay the next two nights at Silk FEB 08 $2599 $3529
employ people with disabilities. With the help of Path Hotel (or similar). (R) 15 $2599 $3529
the local people, enjoy making a souvenir from 22 $2599 $3529
recycled materials as you learn about their lives. DAY 9 Hanoi 29 $2599 $3529
Overnight at Hotel Saigon Morin (or similar). (B) Discover Hanoi’s sites on a city tour. Visit the MAR 07 $2599 $3529
infamous Hanoi Hilton prison, walk through 14 $2599 $3529
DAY 5 Hue to Hoi An the Old Quarter and see the tranquil Temple 21 $2599 $3529
Drive along Hai Van Pass from Hue to Hoi An and of Literature. In the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, visit 28 $2599 $3529
soak in some of Vietnam’s most stunning scenery the Presidential Palace, One Pillar Pagoda G = Guaranteed departure with minimum 2 guests.
and views. On arrival in the charming riverside and House on Stilts. This evening, enjoy a Code: HOVC
town of Hoi An, embark on a walking tour to farewell group dinner to celebrate your time TRIP GRADING: EASY
discover the mix of Chinese, Japanese and French in Vietnam. (BD) (See page 87 for details)
influenced architecture. Visit a traditional ancient
house, a Chinese Assembly Hall and the Japanese DAY 10 Hanoi EXPERIENCE MORE
Covered Bridge. Stay the next two nights at Enjoy breakfast before transferring to the This tour can be combined with
Hoi An Historic Hotel (or similar). (B) airport for your onward journey. (B) Sapa Explorer on page 22.
*Prices are per person twin share based on low season and will vary depending on date of travel, unless otherwise stated. Pricing does not include the airfare from New Zealand. Please contact us for an air-inclusive quote. 17
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