"A Taste of Vietnam"
9 Days package price from just £855 per person.
Day 1 - UK Departure
Depart the UK with Vietnam Airlines international flight to Saigon.
Day 2 - Arrival Saigon
Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel in city centre. This evening meet your tour guide for cocktails and tour briefing before our first journey into the wonders of Vietnamese cuisine at one of the city’s finest restaurants. (D)
Days 3 & 4 - Saigon
Today we visit the Cu Chi tunnel system built by Communist guerrillas during the Vietnam War before enjoying a tasty lunch of "Pho" noodle soup at the famous “Pho 24” restaurant.
In the afternoon we visit Cholon – the bustling Chinatown district and a famous Pagoda. On the way back we go for an orientation walk along Saigon’s historic boulevards, visiting some of the city’s most interesting sites like the Central Post Office and the Notre Dame Cathedral. In the evening we maintain the Vietnamese culinary theme. (B/L/D)
The following day we tour the Mekong Delta – Vietnam’s most fertile region – and enjoy lunch with a local speciality, Elephant’s Ear Fish and Rice Ball. (B/L)
Days 5 & 6 - Saigon to Hanoi
This morning we depart Saigon for a flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital and cultural centre that retains the palpable French influence. After lunch with Hanoi’s speciality at "Cha Ca La Vong" restaurant, we take a moment to enjoy coffee and French Pastry at "Hoa Sua" café. We spend several hours visiting the Museum of Ethnology for an overview of Vietnam’s cultural diversity before a ride by Cyclo to explore the French Quarter. A unique show of Water Puppetry will follow before we experience a French culinary theme. (B/L/D)
We begin today with a walk to the local market with a chef who will follow up with a cooking class. We will also visit the Temple of Literature, Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the House on Stilts and a museum. The rest of the day will be free at your own leisure. (B/L)
NOTE: Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum closes from September to November for annual maintenance. Emperor Tours will organize the visit outside.
Day 7 - Hanoi to Halong Bay
Today we journey east to Vietnam's greatest natural wonder,
Halong
Bay. We will board a nice junk and set sail. From the comfort of our
junk, we'll spend the day exploring this incredible setting and
discover the many islands and inlets found in the bay, made famous
in the film Indochine. You can challenge yourself with kayaking and
swimming. Vietnamese seafood lunch and dinner included. Overnight on
board. (B/L/D)
Day 8 - Halong Bay to Hanoi
Wake up to morning coffee and a wholesome breakfast on deck whilst cruising on to other spectacles of the bay. Get ashore about noontime, bid farewell to Halong and return to Hanoi. Later we will enjoy a sumptuous dinner of northern Vietnam specialities at Hanoi's famous and appropriately names "Emperor" restaurant. (B/L/D)
Day 9 - Hanoi departure
Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight home. End of itinerary. (B)
9 Days Package Price from just £855 per person (based on double occupancy)
Price includes:
- Hotel accommodation (on twin share basis);
- Meals: daily breakfast at hotel and others as mentioned in itinerary;
- Sightseeing excursions with English speaking guides;
- All road transportation in private air-con car or minibus;
- Entrance fees;
- Domestic flights;
- Boat trip as mentioned in sights;
- Government tax and service charge;
- Luggage handling and drinking water.
Price excludes:
- International flights (due to high fluctuation of prices at different times of year - prices can start as low as £550 per person. Emperor Tours will provide details on enquiry);
- Visa fee;
- Departure tax;
- Personal expense such as laundry or drinks during meals etc.;
- Optional visits;
- Travel insurance (can be arranged, please ask for details);
- Tips to guides and drivers.
