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Divider Vietnam -  16 days from £1894
Flight Including all meals and full sightseeing
Vietnam water Saigon
This tour is a combination of North and South Vietnam in one glorious itinerary from Hanoi to Saigon. Visitors to Vietnam are overwhelmed by the sublime beauty of the country’s natural setting. Hauntingly beautiful mountains, a patchwork of brilliant green rice paddies, countless pristine beaches, and stunning rainforests and lagoons provide a serene backdrop to a 2,000 year old civilisation. Relax and enjoy a visit to the former capital of Hue, the remarkable coastal drive to the trading port of Hoi An and the hill station of Dalat.

Highlights Include

  • Hanoi
  • Halong Bay
  • Hue
  • Danang
  • Hoi An
  • Dalat
  • Saigon
  • Mekong Delta
  • Can Tho

What's Included

  • Scheduled flights to Hanoi, returning from Saigon
  • Internal flights between Hanoi/Hue and Danang/ Cam Ranh
  • Transfers between airport and hotel
  • All other transportation as detailed
  • Thirteen nights’ full board accommodation
  • Services of a Travelsphere Tour Manager and English speaking local representatives
  • All hotel baggage handling for one piece of luggage per person
  • All State and local taxes
  • All UK and overseas airport taxes and security charges

Excursions as follows:

  • City sightseeing in Hanoi, Hue, Hoi An, Dalat, Saigon & Can Tho
  • Water puppet show
  • Trishaw ride
  • Visit to Halong Bay
  • Visit to Champa Museum in Danang
  • Visit to the Marble Mountains
  • Bicycle tour in Hoi An
  • Visit to My Son
  • Visit to the Cu Chi Tunnels
  • Visit to the Mekong Delta, including Cai Rang floating market

Accommodation

You will stay at the Sunway Hotel or similar in Hanoi, the Hoi An Beach Resort Hotel or similar in Hoi An, where you will stay in beautiful tropical surroundings near the beach, and in Dalat, you’ll stay at the Empress Hotel or similar. Relax in Saigon at the Kim Do Hotel or similar, and finish your holiday at the delightful and romantic Victoria Hotel in Can Tho or similar, situated on the very banks of the Mekong. All rooms feature private facilities and hotels are air-conditioned where necessary.

 

Itinerary

DAY 1
Depart on your scheduled flight to Hanoi.

DAY 2
Arrival in Hanoi, capital of Vietnam, for a three night stay.

DAY 3
This morning we have included a city tour. You will see the recently restored Opera House and visits will be made to Hoan Kiem Lake, the Quan Thanh Temple and the Temple of Literature. This will be followed by a walking tour of the Ancient Quarter plus a rickshaw ride. This afternoon a visit will be made to the One Pillar Pagoda and then to Ba Dinh Square where silent sentries guard the marble and granite mausoleum where Ho Chi Minh lies in state. A visit will also be made to the simple cottage where Ho lived and worked. This evening there will be an included Water Puppet show.

DAY 4
Full day included tour to Halong Bay, a truly beautiful spot. You will take a four hour boat cruise, including seafood lunch, amongst the dramatic limestone peaks that rise out of the sea. You will also enter one of the vast caves of gigantic stalactites and stalagmites. The drive to Halong Bay is through rich green rice paddy fields.

DAY 5
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Hue, former capital of Vietnam. Here you will visit the Thien Mu Pagoda in its gorgeous setting overlooking the Perfume River, and the majestic royal tombs of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. A cruise on the Perfume River is also included.

DAY 6
Morning visit to the Citadel, seat of royal power in ancient times. Despite war damage, there is still plenty to see, including the Noon Gate, Royal Palace and Flag Platform. You will then depart for the beautiful coastal drive to Hoi An, via Lang Co Beach, Cloudy Mountain and the city of Danang, where a visit will be made to the Champa Museum, celebrating the artistic glories of the Cham people from the 7th to 15th centuries. Continue to the Marble Mountains and China Beach before arrival in the charming seaport of Hoi An for a three night stay.

DAY 7
Hoi An is a delight – a picturesque, ancient riverside town and the most enchanting place on the Vietnamese coast. A morning walking tour of its quaint streets includes the Japanese Covered Bridge, a 200 year old merchant’s house, and the 15th century Chuc Thanh Pagoda. Hoi An is a relaxed and beautiful place in which to stroll and explore. In the afternoon there will be a guided bicycle ride into the countryside.

DAY 8
We include an excursion to the stunning monuments at My son, a major religious centre in the Champa Kingdom.

DAY 9
Morning transfer to Danang Airport for the flight to Cam ranh. On arrival you will drive inland to Dalat, nestled amongst mountains, pine-clad hillsides, lakes and forests.

DAY 10
This morning you will visit the town’s bustling market. The cool climate produces fresh vegetables and fruit that are rarely found in a tropical country. A visit will also be made to the summer residence of Vietnam’s last emperor, Bao Dai and to Dalat Cathedral before travelling out to the countryside which surrounds Dalat for a leisurely drive.

DAY 11
Morning departure for the drive to ho Chi Minh City, better known as saigon. Before descending from the Central Highlands, stops will be made at silk weaving farms, and coffee and tea plantations. Saigon is a city of amazing contrasts. Evidence of former French colonisation still remains and this combined with the culture of the predominantly Buddhist population and the booming free-market economy makes for a memorable visit.

DAY 12
Morning included city tour visiting the Presidential Palace, the War Museum and the famous shopping street formerly known as rue Catinat. We will also pass Notre Dame Cathedral. This afternoon you drive to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an amazing series of underground passages first constructed in the late 1940s by the peasant army fighting the French and later extended by the Viet Cong rebels.

DAY 13
Depart Saigon for a fabulous day’s journey deep into the Mekong Delta. The river Mekong, descends for 3,000 miles from the Tibetan Plateau to the South China Sea, and is constantly busy with sampans, barges and houseboats. You will drive first to Cai Be, on the River Mekong, where you will board a boat to cross the wide river, and then cruise through every shade of green along narrow inlets and canals to a lunch stop at a farmer’s house. Visits will be made to local workshops along the way. Very little has changed over the centuries in this part of Vietnam, and everything and everybody has to travel by boat. Continue by boat to Vinh Long, then by public ferry to Can Tho for an overnight stay.

DAY 14
Morning boat trip to the extraordinary floating market at Cai Rang. Return to Can Tho to explore this bustling township and important trading post on the busy Mekong. Afternoon return drive for a final night in saigon.

DAY 15
Transfer to the airport for your return flight to the UK.

DAY 16
Arrival in the UK.

Dates, Prices & Departure

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Deposit £150 per person
All prices are per person based on two people sharing a twin or double-bedded room with private facilities


Surcharges

The price of fuel has risen dramatically over the past months in line with oil prices. As a result many airlines and cruise lines have imposed additional fuel charges. In common with other businesses our prices now include an additional charge for all new bookings which has been introduced to cover these costs.

Supplements

  • Single room supplement £550
  • Vietnam visa £60.50 
  • Insurance

Travel Information

Flights are by scheduled services of Malaysia Airlines via Kuala Lumpur
Depart Heathrow at 1050 hrs / Return arrival 0525 hrs
All timings are approximate and may be subject to variation.

Fly From Your Local Airport

Choice of airports give you more flexibility
If you can’t fly direct from your local airport, usually you will have the choice of taking a regional connecting flight to Heathrow or Gatwick with British Airways or bmi from as little as £35 per person return. Fly from Aberdeen, Belfast, Durham Tees Valley, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Jersey, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester or Newcastle.

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General Information | Insurance

We know that your holiday is very important to you. It is also extremely important to us since we want you to enjoy it and continue to entrust your holiday arrangements to us in years to come. We also care about our reputation and want to be sure that you understand both your and our obligations when you book a holiday with us. Please therefore spend a few minutes reading the following Booking Conditions together with the General Information, as they form the basis of your contract with us. Your contract is with Travelsphere a division of Travelsphere Ltd.

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Travel Extras

We know that picking your dream destination is the biggest part of making your perfect holiday come true. But there are a number of other decisions that have to be made such as where to park at the airport and who to change your money with, to name but a few. So to really get every aspect of your holiday sorted we have set up a one stop travel shop and useful links section for you to organise all your travel needs, leaving you to concentrate on having a memorable and relaxing holiday with Travelsphere.



Holiday Extras Airport hotels, parking and more from www.holidayextras.co.uk/Travelsphere We have teamed up with Holiday Extras to help get your holiday off to a great start.
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  • Airport and Port Hotels
  • VIP Airport Lounges
  • Airport Chauffeur Drive
  • London Theatre Breaks
  • UK Theme Park Breaks
  • Airport Car Hire
 
Lounge Pass Airport Lounges from Lounge Pass Start your holiday off refreshed and relaxed by taking advantage of our VIP airport lounge offer, available at a number of airports, both here and abroad. From as little as £15 each, you’ll enjoy a peaceful and tranquil environment, where you can enjoy complimentary drinks and snacks, read the papers, check your email or simply relax and watch TV until your flight is called. For details, please visit www.travelsphere.co.uk/loungepass
 
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Voyager Travel Door to Door Service with Voyager Travel If you would like the security of having a professional private hire service to pick you up from your home and drive you to and from the airport at a competitive rate simply call Voyager Travel free on 0870 037 1533 for a special Just You price by quoting reference JYI. Your smartly dressed, experienced driver will assist you with your luggage. Then you can enjoy a relaxing start to your holiday as you sit back in comfort and are driven along in a stylish, non-smoking, air-conditioned car. If you wish you can also book an in-car portable DVD player for longer journeys. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel. We do not accept any responsibility for delays or missed departures etc, caused by Voyager Travel’s services. Your contract will be with Voyager Travel.
 
Hotel Hoppa Hotel Hoppa Linking London Heathrow & Hotels. Hoppa tickets are available. Ask our Holiday Advisors for details on 0870 240 2426.

 
National Express £15 coach offer Save up to 50% We have teamed up with National Express, to offer you a great way to join your holiday. For just £15 each, you can travel from any of the National Express 1200 pick up points around the country.

If you’d like to take advantage of this offer, please call our holiday advisors on 0870 240 2426 and we will add the cost to your booking. We recommend that you contact National Express directly, to find out if suitable services exist. You can do this by calling them on 08705 80 80 80, or by visiting their website www.nationalexpress.com

We are unable to accept any liability if things go wrong, and you miss your flight or ferry, or if National Express don’t offer a service that’s convenient for you.
 
Ramada Hotels Overnight hotels for holidays by coach at Dover & Folkestone We can also offer you overnight hotels in Dover & Folkestone. Typical of the hotels we use are the Ramada Dover Hotel in Dover and the Grand Burstin Hotel in Folkestone. Prices start from £50 per room including a transfer to the terminal. To book or for further information please call on of our Holiday Advisors on 0870 240 2426.
 
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If you want to park your car at Folkestone, when crossing the Channel by Eurotunnel, please call Relyon Car parks on 01304 201 227 to pre-book your space.
 
Regional Flights Regional Connecting Flights You can fly from many regional airports to connect with your international flight on a selection of our Worldwide holidays. Look out for information on tour pages for holidays offering regional connecting flights, which operate with airlines such as British Airways and bmi. Click here for further information.
 
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This tour of North and South Vietnam takes you from Hanoi to Saigon. Visit Hue, Halong Bay, Hanoi, Danang, Hoi An, Dalat, Saigon, Mekong Delta and Can Tho on this comprehensive escorted holiday to Vietnam with Travelsphere holidays.
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