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Travel Vietnam in boutique style!
- Round trip
- Vietnam
- total price from £ 5,098.00 ]
- price based on: 2 adults
Travel through Vietnam in style staying in boutique hotels along the way! Incl. meals, a cruise in Ha Long Bay, guided walks, transport and flights!
Vietnam is well known for its megacities, but less so for its outstanding natural beauty. On this trip around Vietnam you will experience the best of both sides to this stunningly beautiful yet supremely energetic country. You will enjoy the hectic markets, unique traffic culture and lively spirit of the urban areas with stays in the bustling cities of Hanoi in the north and Ho Chi Minh City in the south. This will be juxtaposed with trips into the Vietnamese countryside and natural areas where you will be surrounded by rice fields as far as the eye can see, soaring mountains and fascinating ethic groups, unspoilt nature and beautiful coastlines. Along the way, you will stay in boutique hotels that offer an intimate, sometimes quirky, but always unique and comfortable place to stay. Meals are included in the trip, as are many exciting excursions and all transportation. All you have to do is look forward to the warm air of this exotic location, the exclusive hotels you will stay in, and some truly sublime, picture-postcard scenery that awaits… are you ready to seize the moment and embark on this truly exceptional trip to one of Asia’s most interesting and diverse destinations?
Included
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Round trip through Vietnam: 15 nights in boutique hotels
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Breakfast on days 10-12 and 14-16
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Half board on days 2, 7 and 9 (excluding drinks)
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Full board on days 3-6 and 8 (excluding drinks)
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City tour of Hanoi on the back of a Vespa scooter (day 2)
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Walk through the Pù Luông nature reserve (days 3 & 4)
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Cruise through Ha Long Bay (days 6 & 7)
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Trekking in Sapa (days 8 & 9)
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Excursion to the Imperial City, rickshaw sightseeing and dinner cruise in Hué (day 13)
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Airport transfers
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All other transportation during the trip
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Domestic flight from Hanoi to Danang
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Domestic flight from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City
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Flight from to Hanoi and from Ho Chi Minh City to
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Please note that there may be an additional night(s) in transit due to flight schedules and road transportation
Trip details
Day 1-2: Hanoi
Welcome to Vietnam! Stretch your legs after a long flight and make your way to the arrivals hall where your private driver will be waiting for you, ready to take you to your first boutique hotel in Hanoi. Once checked in, you can relax at your hotel or immediately get stuck into exploring the livel…
Read moreDay 3-4: Pù Luông
On day 3, you will be picked up at your hotel and the journey to Pù Luông begins. It takes about 4 hours by road and the route takes you through a breathtaking mountain pass, providing panoramic views of the Pù Luông nature reserve. You will arrive at your hotel around lunchtime, where you will enj…
Read moreDay 5: Hanoi
On day 5, you will head back to Hanoi. After breakfast, a driver will pick you up at your hotel and you will start the journey back to the capital, complete with beautiful views! Once back in Hanoi, you can spend the rest of the day as you wish.
Read moreDay 6: Hạ Long Bay
On day 6, a very special experience awaits: a cruise through beautiful Hạ Long Bay. After breakfast, you will be picked up at your hotel and once again driven through the rice-paddy-filled countryside, the Red River delta, and on to Hạ Long Bay. At the harbour, you will board a small cruise ship. H…
Read moreDay 7: Sung Sot Cave and back to Hanoi
After a great night’s sleep in your cabin, day 7 begins with a T’ai Chi session on the deck of the ship as the sun begins to emerge from behind the mountains. Breakfast will be served while you sail between the beautiful islands of the bay as you make your way back to the port. On the way, you will…
Read moreDay 8-9: Sapa
On day 8, your driver will take you to the small yet spectacular mountain town of Sapa in the mountainous north of Vietnam. Today’s journey time is the longest road section of the trip, but well worth it! Upon arrival in Sapa, you will enjoy a delicious Vietnamese lunch – be sure to fuel up ready f…
Read moreDay 10-11: Hoi An
On day 10, you will be picked up at your hotel and taken back to Hanoi. After enjoying some free time in the capital, you will be picked up again and taken to the airport where you will board a plane for Hoi An, an ancient riverside town and one of Vietnam’s most historic and enchanting cities. The…
Read moreDay 12-13: Hué
On day 12, you will leave Hoi An. Next stop is the imperial city and former capital, Hué, roughly 3 hours away by road. Once you’ve checked in to what will be your hotel for the next couple of nights, you’re free to spend the rest of the day as you wish. How about a trip to Thuan An beach, or unspo…
Read moreDay 14-15: Ho Chi Minh City
On day 14, Ho Chi Minh City awaits! Today, you will be picked up at your hotel and taken to the airport where you will board your final domestic flight bound for what many would say is Vietnam’s most energetic, lively and vibrant city. The flight takes about 1.5 hours. Once in Ho Chi Minh City, you…
Read moreOptional Excursions
Optional excursions are available to make your trip even more spectacular. All excursions can be booked and paid for during the booking process. You will receive all practical information before departure.
• Street food tour in Hoi An (day 11) • Step into Vietnamese food culture with this street food walking tour that takes in the food hotspots of Hoi An. You will visit the famous Banh Mi bakery, and make your way past many market stalls and street food vendors offering a tantalising selection of local specialties. Along the way, there are numerous opportunities to taste products and your guide will tell you about the food culture of Vietnam as you go. The tour takes place in the late afternoon, starting at 16:00, and lasts around 4 hours.
• Cooking workshop in Ho Chi Minh City (day 15) • First of all, a chef will take you to the vibrant Ben Thanh market in Ho Chi Minh City to buy a selection of ingredients for your cooking workshop. You will then learn about Vietnamese cooking techniques as you make several dishes. Afterwards, you will enjoy the 4-course meal prepared with your own hands! The excursion starts at 08:30 am and lasts approximately 3.5 hours.
• Day trip to the Mekong Delta (day 15) • Leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and step into the calm and flowing water world of the Mekong Delta. The first stop is the city of My Tho, where you will board a sampan boat ready to meander your way along the narrow canals of the Mekong River to the islands of Dragon, Phoenix, Tortoise and Unicorn. You will come ashore on Unicorn, where you will see orchards, enjoy folk music and watch the locals harvest honey and coconuts. Lunch is served in a local restaurant before heading to the village of Tan Thach. In Tan Thach you will hop on a bike and discover the local area and the pace of daily life as you cycle. The tour starts at 07:30 and lasts approximately 8 hours. All transportation and a guide is included. Breakfast and tips are not included.
• Excursion to the Cu Chi tunnels (day 15) • On this excursion, you will visit the impressive network of the Cu Chi tunnels. Built during the Vietnam War and covering no less than 250 km, the tunnels stretch as far as the border with Cambodia and were used during the war by Vietnamese civilians and resistance fighters. The excursion lasts approximately 4 hours and includes transportation, a guide and entrance fees.
Excluded
- Tips for drivers and guides (it is recommended to give around £3 per day)
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Additional Information
Conditions | Your booking is a direct contract between you and Secret Escapes Limited for the provision of your package. Secret Escapes acts as a tour operator responsible, and is therefore liable for the proper execution of the agreement. The Secret Escapes Terms and Conditions (A) apply to this booking. The Secret Escapes Cancellation Terms and Conditions apply to this booking. |
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Passport, visa and health requirements | The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements, before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals. |
Price changes | Please note that the flights included in this offer are subject to live availability and price, and can change during your booking process. When this is the case, we will always notify during the booking process. |
Occupancy | Maximum 3 adults and 1 baby up to 1 year of age per room |
Single supplement | The single supplement is based on travel dates and duration of travel. You will see the final price in the booking process |
Children’s discount | On the basis of two full-paying adults: - Children aged 0-2 years of age stay for free if they share the bed with their parents - Children aged 3-11 may be offered a discount on the hotels dependent on the chosen travel dates and length of stay. You will see the applicable discount in the final booking process - Children aged 12 years and over are classed as adults for booking purposes and no discount applies Please note: children up to 12 months old receive a discount on the plane ticket, but will not receive a seat or baggage allowance |
Third-person discount | The third-person discount is based on the departure date and duration of the trip. You will see the final price in the booking process |
Infant bed | Unfortunately, cots are not available throughout this trip |
Accessibility | Unfortunately, this trip is not wheelchair accessible |
Flight times | Please note that flights may be subject to change, delay or postponement by the provider and that flight times are provisional. Don't forget to check the actual flight times before departure on the website of the airline or the airport to avoid inconvenient surprises. |
Travel documents | You will receive all documents relevant to your trip, 7 days prior to departure at the latest |
Passport | Your passport must be valid for six months upon arrival in Vietnam. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website |
Visa | For travel in Vietnam, a visa may be required depending on the length of stay. For up-to-date information, visit the official gov.uk website or the relevant embassy |
Vaccinations | All travellers should be up to date with primary courses and boosters. Vaccinations usually recommended for travel to Vietnam include Diphtheria; Hepatitis A; Poliomyelitis; Tetanus. Consult your doctor or the NHS travel advice website for more information |
Travel schedule | The specified itinerary is subject to change in the event of unforeseen circumstances |
Quality standards | Please note that the quality standards of hotels, facilities, transportation and roads may differ from Europe |
Currency | The national currency of Vietnam is the Vietnamese dong (VND) |
Travel adapter | You will need a world travel adapter to use your electronic items in Vietnam |
Similar accommodation | In order to give you the best possible holiday, we sometimes offer trips where you'll be staying at one of a selection of hotels (all with the same star rating, board basis, room type and location). Mostly, you'll be staying in the hotel written up in our description, but we're unable to guarantee the exact accommodation featured on the website every time. We'll let you know the name of your hotel, at least 7 days before departure. |
Group travel | During this trip, transport and excursions may be in groups of international travellers |
Luggage | Please note that checked baggage may not exceed 20 kg on domestic flights. If this weight is exceeded, the airline may charge additional costs. We reject all responsibility for the compliance of luggage with the airline's rules |
Extra nights | Please note that there may be an additional night(s) in transit due to flight schedules |
Airport transfer | A driver will be waiting to welcome you at the airport in Hanoi. Your driver will be holding a board with your name. You will receive further information on transfers together with your travel documents |
Pets | Pets are not permitted on this trip due to international plane travel |