Included in this offer :

• Private tour of 11 days / 10 nights in the accommodation listed or similar
• Meals according to the itinerary
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• Private round-trip airport/hotel transfer in air-conditioned vehicle
• Round-trip transfer Ha Noi - Ha Long by minibus
• Round-trip transfer from airport to hotel in Phu Quoc by non privatized shuttle bus
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival
• The 3 internal flights mentioned in the program
• Boat and entrance fees as per program
• Private English-speaking local guides for visits mentioned (except Ha Long and Phu Quoc)
• English-speaking guide on Ha Long Bay cruise
• 24/7 telephone assistance

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THE BEST OF VIETNAM WITH PHU QUOC EXTENSION

Discover the splendours of Vietnam on this 11-day private tour** covering the entire country, from north to south.

From the unmissable capital of Hanoi, which has managed to evolve while preserving its authenticity, to vibrant Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon), via charming Hoi An**. During the tour, treat yourself to an enchanted break on Phu Quoc, an unspoilt island with a rich natural environment and heavenly beaches.

Your daily itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi: discover the heart of the city on foot

Day 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay: Cruise and overnight stay on the boat

Day 4: Ha Long - Hanoi - Flight to Danang - Hoi An

Day 5: Hoi An - My Son & City Tour

Day 6: Hoi An - Danang - flight to Phu Quoc

Day 7: Phu Quoc

Day 8: Phu Quoc

Day 9: Phu Quoc - Flight to Saigon

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels and city tour

Day 11: Ho Chi Minh - Departure

Your detailed itinerary

DAY 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrival at Hanoi International Airport (Noi Bai).

Welcome to Vietnam! Once you have completed all customs formalities, please proceed to the exit gate. Your tour guide will be waiting for you in the lobby, holding a sign with your name on it. Your guide will meet you and transfer you to the hotel.

**Make your own dinner arrangements. Overnight stay in Hanoi.

Note: Your room is available from 2 p.m. Early check-in is not possible.

DAY 2: Hanoi, discovering the city

Breakfast at the hotel.

The capital of Vietnam, Hanoi is a perfect blend of old and new, Asian and European - a dynamic unification of tradition and progressive 21st century thinking. Despite its rapid development, the city has retained much of its traditional identity.

Visit the complex dedicated to Ho Chi Minh, the founder of the nation and affectionately known to the Vietnamese as "Uncle Ho".

Make your first stop at the historic Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, Uncle Ho's final resting place. Continue your stroll through the magnificent Botanical Garden of the Presidential Palace to visit Uncle Ho's humble home, built on the basis of a Vietnamese rural house on stilts, reflecting his simple, pure, and noble lifestyle. Visit the One-Pillar Pagoda, a wooden structure built in 1049 on a single stone pillar, designed to resemble a lotus flower - a symbol of purity. Continue on to the Tran Quoc pagoda, the oldest pagoda in Hanoi, situated on a small island in the western lake. Visit the **Temple of Literature, Vietnam's first university, built in the 11th century.

Bicycle ride (45 mins) through the best-known streets in the heart of the old quarter, then through the dark, narrow lanes that are just the right width for one medium-sized Vietnamese man. And enjoy sampling an egg coffee, a Hanoi speciality.

In the evening, you can enjoy a puppet show on the water** in the municipal theatre.

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

Note: The Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum is closed on Mondays, Fridays, and every afternoon.

DAY 3: Hanoi - Ha Long Bay: cruise and overnight stay on board

Breakfast at the hotel.

Departure by private bus, without a guide, to Ha Long Bay, with its 3,000 islands. You will board a beautiful junk to enjoy a welcome lunch and begin your cruise on Ha Long Bay, passing by islands and islets with an English-speaking guide. Evening fishing session.

**Dinner and overnight stay on the boat, in a Junior Suite **.

Note: This itinerary is subject to change according to weather conditions and boat availability.

DAY 4: Ha Long - Hanoi - Danang - Hoi An

Breakfast on board the boat. You'll sail across the bay while enjoying brunch. Disembarkation around 11 a.m. - noon. Transfer without guide to Noi Bai airport for the flight to Danang. Welcomed by your driver - you will then be driven to your hotel in Hoi An.

Make your own dinner arrangements. Overnight sta in Hoi An.

DAY 5: Hoi An - My Son Sanctuary and city tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, you will drive 40 km south-west of Hoi An to the Sanctuary of My Son, considered to be one of the greatest archaeological sites in South-East Asia. The towers were constructed between the 9th and 13th centuries. Most of the temples were dedicated to the Champa kings and also served as burial places for the Cham monarchs. Stroll through the temple complex, rediscovered at the end of the 19th century, for the chance to learn more about Cham culture, architecture, and civilisation. The guide will also explain the links with Hindu deities, in particular Shiva, known as the founder and protector of the Champa dynasties.

In the afternoon, return to Hoi An city centre for a stroll through the charming narrow streets of this small port and visit the Japanese Covered Bridge. Stop off at a sewing workshop and the chance to purchase express made-to-measure clothing.

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 6: Hoi An - Danang - Phu Quoc island

Breakfast at the hotel then transfer to Danang airport (without guide) for the flight to Phu Quoc.

Upon your arrival at the airport, a shuttle will take you to the hotel.

Start your seaside holiday in Phu Quoc! The island is known as the island of pearls on account of its wealth of natural features. It's a paradise for nature and ocean-lovers looking for a place to relax. The island is considered to be "off the beaten track", as it remains remarkably underdeveloped. Phu Quoc's forests and pristine white sandy beaches make it an ideal place for trekking, diving and snorkelling.

Free day - make your own dinner arrangements, overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 7: Phu Quoc

Breakfast at the hotel.

Take advantage of your free day to relax on the beach or explore the surrounding area. Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 8: Phu Quoc

Breakfast at the hotel. Free day.

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 9: Phu Quoc - Flight to Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at the hotel.

Free time by the beach, then departure from the hotel by shuttle bus to the airport for a flight from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City (formerly known as "Saigon"). Located on the Saigon River, Ho Chi Minh City is the main port and the largest city in Vietnam. On arrival at Tan Son Nhat airport in Ho Chi Minh City, our local guide will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in the city centre.

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 10: Ho Chi Minh - Cu Chi Tunnels - City tour

Breakfast at the hotel.

Today, you will leave Ho Chi Minh City for a one-and-a-half-hour drive north-west to the famous Cu Chi tunnels, passing through urbanised areas and lush countryside typical of southern Vietnam. Visit the vast network of underground passages to get a glimpse of the history and life in the tunnels, as well as the tenacity and ingenuity of the Vietnamese during times of combat. In the afternoon, explore colonial Saigon on foot: the Reunification Palace, the municipal theatre, the City Hall, the cathedral, and the post office.

Make your own dinner arrangements and overnight stay at the hotel.

DAY 11: Ho Chi Minh - Departure

Breakfast at the hotel then free time until transfer to Ho Chi Minh airport for your return flight. New discoveries await!

Please note: the room is available until midday.

Your Accommodation

During your stay, you will be accommodated for 10 nights in the following four or five-star (local standards) hotels or similar, subject to availability:

Nights 1 and 2, Hanoi: the four-star Light Hotel in a Deluxe Room or rhe four-star Q in a Deluxe Room

Night 3, Ha Long Bay cruise: five-star Athena Cruise in an Executive Suite Cabin or five-star Indochine Cruise in a Junior Suite Cabin

Nights 4 and 5, Hoi An: Four-star Belle Maison Hadana in a Deluxe Room or four-star Legacy Hoi An in a Superior Room

Nights 6, 7 and 8, Phu Quoc: Five-star Novotel Phu Quoc in a Superior Room

Nights 9 and 10, Ho Chi Minh City: Four-star Nat Ha de l'Opéra in a Deluxe Room or four-star Silverland Jolie in an Executive Room

Please note: Hotels are subject to change, subject to availability. However, we will always try to accommodate you in hotels of a similar category.

Your Accommodation

During your stay, you will enjoy breakfasts on days 2 to 11, as well as certain meals according to the itinerary.

Good to know

Formalities:

For those booking the “hotel-only” package (without international flight), please let us know your flight details as soon as possible using the contact form located in the “Help and Contact” section at the bottom of the page so that we can organise your transfers.

Passport/visa: The visa exemption for French nationals is valid for stays of fewer than 45 days. Please note that this exemption cannot be extended or renewed on location. For stays of more than 45 days, you can apply for a visa online via Vietnam's national immigration portal. This "e-visa" is limited to a maximum period of 90 days with a single entry. Visitors awarded this visa should collect their visa from a dedicated counter on arrival at the airport in Vietnam. The e-visa is not renewable on location.

Your tour itinerary may be subject to change with a view to satisfying local requirements.

Transfers and transport:

On arrival at the airport, a tour guide/driver will be waiting for passengers in the exit hall with a sign bearing their name.

Transfers are by private air-conditioned car, with the exception of the Hanoi - Ha Long return transfer, which is by shared shuttle, and the Phu Quoc airport - hotel - Phu Quoc airport return transfer by non-private shuttle.

The tour includes 3 economy-class domestic flights Hanoi - Danang; Danang - Phu Quoc; Phu Quoc - Ho Chi Minh. Baggage allowance: one item of hold baggage (maximum 20 kg) and one item of hand baggage (maximum 7 kg).

Guides:

Private English-speaking local guides for each stage (except Halong) as mentioned in the itinerary. For Ha Long Bay: English-speaking guide to be shared on the boat only. No guide on free days, during the seaside holiday in Phu Quoc, or other activities not mentioned in the itinerary.

Accommodation:

As indicated, the hotels are classified as four or five-star, according to local standards. The services provided may not be equivalent to European standards.

Good to know

If you are travelling alone, you will be asked to pay a surcharge for a single room. This additional charge will be automatically included in your quote.

Child rates will be applied for children from 2 to 12 years old in the case where the child shares the room with two adults. If the child is travelling with just one adult, the surcharge may be applied on an adult basis. If your child or children do not fit into the age group mentioned above, the rate will be communicated to you at the time of processing your order. If the room is equipped with a bunk bed, the bed height is not suitable for children under 6 years of age.

For safety reasons, the wellbeing facilities of most establishments are not accessible to children under 16 years old. Similarly, it is possible that some amenities or services require an additional charge or are unavailable for exceptional reasons.

Unless otherwise stated in the service description, activities and any additional services available at destination, are provided in the language of the destination country and in English.

The opening times and hours of the activities, restaurants and bars are provided as an indication only and may be subject to change. Contact the reception desk in order to be informed of any changes.

Appropriate dress is required. We remind you that gambling may involve risks of isolation, indebtedness, and dependency...

Any additional special requirements the traveller may request which are not included in the travel service description will be communicated to our service provider. Sending this information does not imply acceptance and PerfectStay.com cannot be held responsible for the fulfilment of these special requests. Only the service provider of PerfectStay.com can access this request on location and any additional costs may be paid locally by the traveller.

Unless expressly stated in the description of the services and accommodation, the hotel is not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Transportation

Choose an offer and, according to your preferences, opt for a seat in economy, business or first class.

See the 'View flight info' section for details on each trip.

In order to best organise your time in the airport, we advise that you arrive 2 hours before boarding for a medium-haul flight, or 3 hours before boarding for a long-haul flight (more than 5 hours). Take advantage of your early arrival to pass through security and check your luggage.

You will be informed whether or not luggage is included at the time of your booking.

You will have the opportunity to add additional luggage for a fee.

There are several different cities that are typically offered as departure points. Your arrival destination will show in your travel documents.

Depending on the flight schedule, some arrivals or returns may be made at night with early arrival or late departure. You will not always be able to have your room available immediately and will need to refer to the check-in and check-out conditions of the hotel.

In the event that your transfer is not included in your hotel reservation, it may be offered at the time of your reservation as an additional option. Unless specifically mentioned, transfers may be made in groups of 15 to 55 people.

Important: the modification or the cancellation of a booking is only possible within the limits and including the fees outlined in our general conditions of sale.

Thank you for kindly taking note of the CO2 emissions produced by your means of transport: http://eco-calculateur.aviation-civile.gouv.fr

Formalities

The following details apply to any British citizen who, during a trip sold by PerfectStay goes to a foreign country. The following is a resource directing you to information related to your travel formalities (identification documents, vaccines, VISA, safety, travel advice, etc.), and may be subject to change. Please note that Brexit negotiations are likely to include travel document modifications, therefore please regularly check most updated information. Please see official resource for British citizens wishing to travel:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

The official UK Foreign Travel site has updates on safety and security, including incidents such as pickpocketing and robbery, along with larger incidents such as measuring the risk of terrorism.
Detailed country by country here:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice

If you are travelling with minors, please be sure to verify whether or not you will require a consent: https://www.gov.uk/permission-take-child-abroad

Please note that these details serve as a guiding resource in order to ensure that you have access to important information in order to pursue the necessary travel formalities required before travelling abroad with PerfectStay. Please note that PerfectStay will not engage in obtaining travel documents for you, such as visas, and you are solely responsible for knowing the potential health risks you may face in the course of your travels for which you may require vaccinations or medications. PerfectStay is not responsible for ensuring your travel formalities are properly undertaken and will only act as an intermediary directing you to resources which have been known to provide reliable information concerning travel formalities specific to British citizens.

VACCINE

For information concerning travel health requirements (vaccinations, health risks, etc.) please see the following resources:
https://travelhealthpro.org.uk/countries
https://www.fitfortravel.nhs.uk/destinations.aspx
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/travel-vaccinations/

VISA

For the latest information on which travel documents (visas, passports, etc.) British citizens will require by destination, please see the following resources:
https://visacentral.co.uk/visa-quick-check
https://www.passportindex.org
https://www.travisa.com/Visa_Search

IDENTITY

Please be sure to verify that your necessary Identification documents (passport and/or ID card dependent upon the country to which you will be travelling) have valid expiration dates, i.e. verify your ID documents have not yet expired. Also, be sure to remember to bring these necessary documents with you. It is also recommended to make copies of all travel documents in the event of an emergency.

Travel documents

Once your reservation has been made, you will receive a confirmation e-mail before your travel documents are sent.

Regarding the transport documents (in the case of a reservation with transport included), we will provide you with all the information relating to check-in and luggage in the "Your travel documents" email, allowing you to leave with peace of mind.

To take advantage of all your reserved services (hotels, transfers, activities, etc.), you will receive one or more exchange vouchers to be presented to each supplier.

The contact details of the establishment will be specified in these documents, to help make your arrival at your destination as straight-forward as possible.

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