Can Tho (1N)HANOI (3N)Inbound (1N)Ben TreSAIGON (4N)Dalat (2N)Nha Trang (1N)Qui Nhon (1N)Tay NinhHoi An (3N)Hue (1N)Halong Bay LAOSVIETNAMCAMBODIADays 4-5: Mekong Delta - SaigonTravel to Ben Tre and enjoy a cruise on theMekong River to explore the delta, alsoknown as the 'Rice Basket' of Vietnam. Thearea's rich and fertile lands are perfect forgrowing rice, coconuts, vegetables andtropical fruits. Enjoy the scenery as we travelthrough palm-lined canals on woodensampans passing stilt houses and fish farms.Later, travel to Can Tho city and stayovernight. The next day, continue exploringthe Mekong Delta before returning to Saigon.Day 6: Tay Ninh & Cu Chi - SaigonWe travel to Tay Ninh and attend the noonservice at the Cao Dai Temple, which is oneof the most striking structures in Asia. Wealso explore the amazing network of Cu ChiTunnels before returning to Saigon. Day 7: Saigon - Dalat Travel to the beautiful hill station of Dalat,located in the cooler climate of the CentralHighlands. Dalat is also known as the 'City ofEternal Spring' and is the honeymoon capitalof Vietnam with its stunning forests andwaterfalls. Visit a tea plantation andDomaine de Marie Church. Day 8: DalatSightseeing today includes a visit to a FlowerGarden, a silk factory, Elephant Waterfall anda train ride to Trai Mat village.16AirCoach18 days from £2,290ppFully Inclusive from the UKOur best value tour toVietnam travels overland formuch of its route to allow fullenjoyment of the delightfulcountryside. Along the way,visit the famous sights of thisfascinating land as well asmany of its hidden treasuresincluding the hill station Dalat,coastal resort of Nha Trangand an overnight stay in theMekong Delta.Days 1-2: UK - SaigonFly overnight to Saigon. Day 3: Saigon Sightseeing today includes a visit to NotreDame Cathedral, Central Post Office,Reunification Palace and the War RemnantsMuseum. We also visit Cholon (Chinatown),Thien Hau Pagoda and Ben Thanh Market forsome shopping.Vietnam Panorama"My favourite town is the old French hillstation of Dalatwhere you can stillsee many colonial-style buildings."Local Guide Nguyen Hoang Quan's tour highlightsTravel overland on our best value tour of VietnamThien

17Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:+Affected by TET New Year (see page 63)Tour departs Sunday and returns Wednesday*Tour departs Tuesday and returns FridayPrices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional connections available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £1,690 (Saigon - Hanoi).Single room option from £390 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$80 (see page 10).Medium Paced TourVietnam TourVietnam Panorama2012 DeparturesPrice15 Jan - 01 Feb+22 Jan - 08 Feb+£2,49029 Jan - 15 Feb05 Feb - 22 Feb12 Feb - 29 Feb19 Feb - 07 Mar26 Feb - 14 Mar04 Mar - 21 Mar11 Mar - 28 Mar13 Mar - 30 Mar*18 Mar - 04 Apr25 Mar - 11 Apr01 Apr - 18 Apr08 Apr - 25 Apr15 Apr - 02 May22 Apr - 09 May29 Apr - 16 May06 May - 23 May08 May - 25 May*13 May - 30 May15 May - 01 Jun*20 May - 06 Jun03 Jun - 20 Jun17 Jun - 04 Jul£2,29008 Jul - 25 Jul29 Jul - 15 Aug05 Aug - 22 Aug£2,59019 Aug - 05 Sep02 Sep - 19 Sep09 Sep - 26 Sep16 Sep - 03 Oct23 Sep - 10 Oct30 Sep - 17 Oct07 Oct - 24 Oct14 Oct - 31 Oct21 Oct - 07 Nov28 Oct - 14 Nov04 Nov - 21 Nov11 Nov - 28 Nov£2,79025 Nov - 12 Dec02 Dec - 19 Dec2013 DeparturesPrice13 Jan - 30 Jan27 Jan 13 Feb+£2,79003 Feb - 20 Feb+10 Feb - 27 Feb+17 Feb - 06 Mar24 Feb - 13 Mar03 Mar - 20 Mar10 Mar - 27 Mar12 Mar - 29 Mar*17 Mar - 03 Apr24 Mar - 10 Apr??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance fee??Visa fees for UK passport holdersDay 9: Dalat - Nha TrangTravel to the coastal town of Nha Trang andenjoy a cruise around the nearby islands,stopping at Mun Island for a swim. Day 10: Nha Trang - Qui Nhon Visit the ruins of Po Nagar Cham Towersbefore continuing to Qui Nhon. Day 11: Qui Nhon - Son My - Hoi An Pay homage to the victims of the My Laimassacre at Son My before continuing to theUNESCO listed town of Hoi An. Days 12-13: Hoi AnEnjoy a walking tour of Hoi An and visit oneof the oldest homes, which is still occupiedby the descendants of the merchants thatbuilt it over 200 years ago. Also visit theJapanese Bridge, Hoi An Market and a localChinese Pagoda. The next day is at leisure tovisit the renowned tailors, stroll through thelocal markets or relax in a riverside café.Day 14: Hoi An - Hue We begin with a visit to the MarbleMountains. We then continue to Hue, theformer historic capital of Vietnam during theNguyen Dynasty and enjoy a cyclo ride to theImperial Citadel, the centrepiece of the royalempire which was extensively damagedduring the Vietnam War. We also visit ThienMu Pagoda and take a boat trip on thePerfume River. Day 15: Hue - Hanoi Visit the UNESCO world heritage listed RoyalTomb of Minh Mang. Later, fly to Hanoi, acharming and richly historic city of lakes,parks and shaded boulevards, also known asthe 'Paris of the Orient'. Day 16: Hanoi Sightseeing today includes a visit to the HoChi Minh Quarter where we visit Ho ChiMinh's Mausoleum (closed Sep-Dec), StiltHouse, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple ofLiterature and enjoy a walking tour of theOld Quarter. In the evening, see aperformance of the famous Water Puppets.Day 17: Halong Bay Junk Cruise Travel to the UNESCO world heritage listedsite of Halong Bay which is Vietnam's mosticonic attraction, also known as the 'Jewelin the Crown' of Vietnam. Enjoy a seafoodmeal whilst cruising between the nearbyislands on-board the traditionallydesigned junk boat. Return to Hanoi laterin the day. Day 18: Hanoi - UK Fly to the UK, arriving home later thesame day.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentTour Extensions??Halong Bay from £180pp (above)??Classic Cambodia from £490pp (page 57)??Hong Kong from £260pp (page 58)??Kuala Lumpur from £220pp (page 59)The tour was fantastic and I am still talking aboutit now as well as recommending your company to everyone I know! The hotels we stayed in andthe food we ate were wonderful. Thank you for a holiday of a lifetime.Ms Ibbetson, August 2010""Halong Bay Extension Day 17: Halong Bay Junk CruiseTravel to the UNESCO world heritagelisted site of Halong Bay which isVietnam's most iconic attractions, alsoknown as the 'Jewel in the Crown' ofVietnam. Enjoy seafood meals whilstcruising between the nearby islandsand stay overnight on-board thetraditionally designed junk boat. (B,L,D)Day 18: Halong Bay Junk CruiseContinue cruising between the islandsbefore returning to Hanoi. (B,L)Day 19: Hanoi - UK Fly to the UK, arriving home later thesame day. (B)VietnamThien Mu Pagoda, Hue