Vietnam is constantly surprising. The landscapes of vibrant green rice paddies, limestone sea cliffs and great rivers provide a backdrop to a culture that is as tenacious as it is fascinating.
Life in Vietnam is lived out in the streets, and in the great cities of Saigon and Hanoi we are able to feel part of this endless spectacle of daily life. But we also have time in places where the pace is slower, such as magnificently scenic Halong Bay. In and around Saigon we come across reminders of Vietnam’s most recent history whilst Hoi An preserves remnants of a rich heritage spanning the centuries.
Angkor Wat is the largest Hindu temple complex and the largest religious monument in the world. The temple was built by a king Suryavarman II in the early 12th century in Yasodharapura,
The Ho Chi Minh Museum is located in Hanoi, Vietnam. It is a museum dedicated to the late Vietnamese leader Ho Chi Minh and Vietnam's revolutionary struggle against foreign powers. It was constructed in the 1990s.
Hội An, also Faifo, is a city of Vietnam, on the coast of the South China Sea in the South Central Coast of Vietnam. It is located in Quang Nam province and is home to approximately 120,000 inhabitants.
Start Hanoi.
Half day city tour including Old Quarter, Ho Chi Minh Museum and Temple of Literature; afternoon free.
To Halong Bay; board boat for cruise, overnight on board.
Continue cruise; return to Hanoi.
Fly to Danang; transfer to Hoi An.
Walking tour of ancient Hoi An including Japanese Bridge, Chinese Assembly Halls and old houses; free afternoon.
Take a short cruise on Thu Bon River to Red Bridge Restaurant where we enjoy a cooking class; afternoon free.
Fly to Saigon; afternoon city tour including Reunification Palace, War Remnants Museum.
Morning visit to Cu Chi Tunnels; free afternoon.
To Mekong Delta; cruise through waterways and visit local craft industries.
Visit floating market; return to Saigon.
Fly to Siem Reap; afternoon exploration of Angkor.
Full day to explore the complex of Angkor, including the Bayon, Ta Phrom, Angkor Thom and Angkor Wat.
End Siem Reap.