Day 4: 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.Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda before returning to Saigon. Day 5: 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 6: Saigon - DalatFly 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 Domaine de Marie Church. Day 7: DalatSightseeing today includes a visit to a FlowerGarden, a silk factory, Elephant Waterfall anda train ride to Trai Mat village.Day 8: Dalat - Nha TrangTravel to the coastal town of Nha Trang andenjoy the rest of the day at leisure. 2216 days from £2,690ppFully Inclusive from the UKCombine the cooler climate of the beautiful hill station of Dalat with the relaxedatmosphere of the coastaltown of Nha Trang. Frombustling cities to quaintvillages and picturesquecountryside, this is anexcellent tour with manycontrasts, allowing you todiscover the many hiddengems on offer in Vietnam.Days 1-2: UK - SaigonFly overnight to Saigon.Day 3: SaigonSightseeing 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 EscapeCombine Vietnam's bustling cities with relaxing Dalat and Nha Trang"I always like visitingNha Trang - thebeach is great andthe seafood is sofresh and tasty -yum!"Local Guide Pham Tan Duc's tour highlightsHANOI (3N)Inbound (1N)Ben TreSAIGON (4N)Tay NinhHoi An (2N)DanangHue (1N)Halong Bay LAOSCAMBODIANha Trang (2N)Dalat (2N)VIETNAMAirCoach

23Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:Vietnam TourVietnam Escape??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance fees??Visa fees for UK passport holdersDay 9: Nha TrangEnjoy a cruise around the nearby islands,stopping at Mun Island for a swim. Day 10: Nha Trang - Hoi AnFly to Danang and transfer to the UNESCOlisted town of Hoi An, stopping at MarbleMountains en-route. Enjoy a walking tour ofHoi An and visit one of the oldest homes,which is still occupied by the descendants ofthe merchants that built it over 200 yearsago. Also visit the Japanese Bridge, Hoi AnMarket and a local Chinese Pagoda. Day 11: Hoi AnWe purchase our ingredients at a localmarket before travelling along the Hoi AnRiver to the Red Bridge Restaurant to takepart in a cooking class which we will laterenjoy for lunch. The afternoon is at leisure tovisit the renowned tailors, stroll through thelocal markets or relax in a riverside café.Day 12: Hoi An - HueTravel to Hue, the former historic capital ofVietnam during the Nguyen Dynasty andenjoy a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel, thecentrepiece of the royal empire which wasextensively damaged during the VietnamWar. We also visit Thien Mu Pagoda and takea boat trip on the Perfume River. Day 13: Hue - HanoiVisit 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 14: HanoiSightseeing 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 the OldQuarter. In the evening, see a performanceof the famous Water Puppets.Day 15: Halong Bay Junk CruiseTravel 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 traditionally designedjunk boat. Return to Hanoi later in the day. Day 16: Hanoi - UKFly to the UK, arriving home later thesame day.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentFor the curious and open minded visitor, Vietnamoffers a wealth of historical and natural treasures.Join us on this tour where you can combine cities withcountryside and beaches with hill stations and escapeto Vietnam for a trip of a lifetime.Wendy Wu, June 2011""Tour Extensions??Halong Bay from £180pp (above)??Classic Cambodia from £490pp (page 57)??Hong Kong from £260pp (page 58)??Kuala Lumpur from £220pp (page 59)Halong Bay Extension Day 15: Halong Bay Junk CruiseTravel to the UNESCO world heritagelisted site of Halong Bay which isVietnam's most iconic attraction, alsoknown as the 'Jewel in the Crown' ofVietnam. Enjoy seafood meals whilstcruising between the nearby islands andstay overnight on-board the traditionallydesigned junk boat. (B,L,D)Day 16: Halong Bay Junk CruiseContinue cruising between the islandsbefore returning to Hanoi. (B,L)Day 17: Hanoi - UK Fly to the UK, arriving home later thesame day. (B)Market in Hanoi+Affected by TET New Year (see page 63)Tour departs Thursday and returns FridayPrices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £2,090 (Saigon - Hanoi).Single room option from £330 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$70 (see page 10).Comfortable Paced TourDepart UKArrive UKPrice02 Feb 201217 Feb 2012£2,69001 Mar16 Mar05 Apr20 Apr16 Aug31 Aug13 Sep28 Sep£2,79011 Oct26 Oct15 Nov30 Nov£2,89007 Feb 201322 Feb 2013+14 Mar 29 Mar