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HANOI (3N)Inbound (1N)Outbound (1N)Ben TreSAIGON (4N)Tay NinhHoi An (2N)DanangHue (1N)Halong Bay LAOSVIETNAMCAMBODIAMekong DeltaNotre 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.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 - Hoi AnFly to Danang and transfer to the UNESCOlisted town of Hoi An, stopping at MarbleMountains en-route. 2413 days from £2,190ppFully Inclusive from the UKDiscover the best of Vietnamfrom the Mekong Delta in thesouth to Halong Bay in thenorth. Combined with arelaxing stay in the charmingUNESCO listed town of Hoi Anand a visit to the bustling citiesof Saigon, Hue and Hanoi; thisis an excellent action-packedtwo week tour.Vietnam ata GlanceAn excellent action-packed two-week tour of the best in Vietnam"The Old Quarter ofHanoi still looks muchlike it did 1000 yearsago with certainstreets dedicated tospecific trades."Local Guide Nguyen Dinh Thanh's tour highlightsAirCoach DeltaNotre Dame Cathedral, Saigon25Vietnam TourVietnam at a GlanceDay 7: 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 afternoon is at leisureto visit the renowned tailors, stroll throughthe local markets or relax in a riverside café.Day 8: 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 9: 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 10: 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 11: Halong Bay Junk CruiseTravel to the UNESCO world heritage listedsite of Halong Bay which is Vietnam's mosticonic attraction, also known as the 'Jewel inthe Crown' of Vietnam. Enjoy a seafood mealwhilst cruising between the nearby islandson-board the traditionally designed junkboat. Return to Hanoi later in the day.Days 12-13: Hanoi - UKFly overnight to the UK, arriving home thefollowing day.Book now on 0844 499 3899visit www.wendywutours.co.ukor see your preferred travel agentMarble Mountains, DanangEverything on the itinerary was covered and we lovedthe variety of experiences. We particularly enjoyed thesmall boat ride along the waterway during our visit tothe Mekong and the cyclo trip in Hue. Hoi An was thehighlight destination for us.Mr & Mrs Seddon, March 2011""Departure Dates & PricesFully Inclusive price includes:??International flights and current taxes??Domestic transportation??Accommodation??All meals??Touring with guides and entrance fees??Visa fees for UK passport holdersTour 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 ExtensionDay 11: 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 12: Halong Bay Junk CruiseContinue cruising between the islandsbefore returning to Hanoi. (B,L)Days 13-14: Hanoi - UKFly overnight to the UK, arriving homethe following day. (B)+Affected by TET New Year (see page 63)Tour departs Tuesday and returns SaturdayPrices are fully inclusive from the UK (see page 8)Based on London Heathrow departuresRegional departures available.Flight upgrades available on request.Land only from £1,590 (Saigon - Hanoi).Single room option from £260 (see page 9).Tipping payable locally US$60 (see page 10).Comfortable Paced TourDepart UKArrive UKPrice10 Jan 201222 Jan 2012+£2,29031 Jan12 Feb14 Feb26 Feb21 Feb04 Mar06 Mar18 Mar20 Mar01 Apr10 Apr22 Apr24 Apr06 May08 May20 May22 May03 Jun12 Jun24 Jun£2,19026 Jun08 Jul17 Jul29 Jul£2,39031 Jul12 Aug14 Aug26 Aug04 Sep16 Sep18 Sep30 Sep25 Sep07 Oct02 Oct14 Oct16 Oct28 Oct30 Oct11 Nov13 Nov25 Nov£2,59020 Nov02 Dec04 Dec16 Dec08 Jan 201320 Jan 201305 Feb17 Feb+26 Feb10 Mar12 Mar24 Mar26 Mar07 Apr09 Apr21 Apr23 Apr05 May |