Included in this offer :

• The 11-day, 10-night private tour in the above-mentioned or similar accommodations
• One night on a first-class sleeper train from Hanoi to Hue
• Breakfasts included from day 2 to day 4 and from day 6 to the end of the stay
• Domestic flight ** from Danang to Ho Chi Minh** in economy class
• Flights departing from the city of your choice
• transfers listed in the programme during the tour
• Round-trip airport/hotel transfer
• Ha Long Bay overnight cruise
• Welcome and assistance at the airport of arrival

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VIETNAM LEGENDS

Explore a thousand-year-old country with an outline shaped like a dragon. Discover the Tonkin and the breathtaking mountains and karstic peaks, the Red River Delta and authentic Hanoi.

In the centre of the Annam with its indented coast, you'll find many beaches, the old town of Hoi An (2200 years old), the ruins of Cham de My Son and the former capital of Hue with its citadel and imperial tombs that are a delight for the senses. In Cochinchine in the south you'll find rice paddies, bamboo hedges and conical hats as far as the eye can see, a symbol of authentic, vibrant Asia. Ho Chi Minh City (formerly Saigon), an exciting city will amaze you with sites of interest from the French colonial era.

**Your Daily Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Day 2: Hanoi

Day 3: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Day 4: Halong Bay - Hanoi - Hue

Day 5: Hue

Day 6: Hue - Hoi An

Day 7: Hoi An

Day 8: Hoi An

Day 9: Hoi An - Danang - Ho Chi Minh

Day 10: Ho Chi Minh City

Day 11: Departure from Ho Chi Minh City**

Your detailed itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Hanoi

Arrival at Hanoi airport.

After customs formalities, ** welcome by your driver and transfer by private vehicle** to your hotel in Hanoi's old quarter.

Check-in at your hotel.

Free time.

Dinner on your own.

Night at your hotel.

Day 2: Discovery of Hanoi and its old town

Breakfast at the hotel.
The day is free to explore the city at your leisure.

Built on the site of the ancient citadel of Dai La, Hanoi was first chosen as the capital of Vietnam** in 1010 by King Ly Thai Tô, under the name of Thang Long, the "city of the ascending dragon". It was also called Dông Kinh (capital of the East), deformed into Tunquin, then Tonkin by the Europeans, a name which in colonial times designated the north of the country (now Bac Bo). The name Hanoi only appeared later, in 1831. It's made up of "ha", meaning "river", and "noi", meaning "below". The city is in fact located on the banks of the Red River... The many lakes that dot the city are pools left behind by the Red River as it moved east over the centuries. Hanoi's old quarter is a fascinating place to visit and ideal for photos!

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight at your hotel.

Optional visit to Hanoi's old quarters and its gastronomy (1/2 day - private excursion).

Day 3: Cruise and overnight stay in Halong Bay

Breakfast at your hotel.
Morning departure from your hotel by minibus for Halong Bay. Board your junk at around 12:30 pm. Classified as a "natural beauty" by UNESCO in 1993, Halong Bay stretches for hundreds of kilometers. Erosion has created the distinctive shapes of its caves and landscapes.

Lunch at the start of your cruise. Stop to visit the Sung Sot Grotto.

In the afternoon, you'll have the chance to relax or swim on the Titov beach or climb to the top of the island for a panoramic view of Halong Bay. Continuation of the cruise, where you'll enjoy a marvellous sunset.

Dinner with local flavors.

Night on board.

Nota bene :
All cabins have a double bed and private shower room. The cruise will be accompanied by an English-speaking guide.

Day 4: Departure to Hue by night train

Breakfast on board and opportunity to take part in a Tai Chi session
For those who wish, kayak trip in the Bo Nau area.

Around 10 a.m., a Vietnamese cooking class** will be offered.

Return to the port, passing through the fishermen's village of Ba Hang, Dinh Huong Island, Cho Da Island and Ga Choi Island.

Lunch on board before disembarking.

Return to Hanoi by minibus. Free time.

In the late afternoon, transfer to Hanoi station to reach Hué by night train**. Boarding of sleeper train, accommodation in 1st class compartments (4 people).

Dinner and overnight stay on board.

Day 5: Visit to Hue

Arrival in Hué in the morning (bring a morning snack).

Welcome by your driver and transfer to your hotel. The day is free to explore the city at your leisure. Hué, an ancient imperial city, has undergone a number of significant historical events and has been restored to its former splendour. In addition to the city itself, there are many other monuments and places of interest to discover. We recommend a stroll through the local markets, with their colorful stalls.
Optional day trip to discover Hué (private excursion).

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight at hotel.

Please note: breakfast on board the train is not included. Please bring a snack.

Day 6: Departure for Hoi An via the Ocean Cloud Pass

Breakfast at your hotel.
Depart your hotel with your driver for a private transfer between Hué and Hoi An.

Stop at the summit of the Col des Nuages, a magnificent spot offering a beautiful view of Danang Bay.

Arrival in Hoi An. Check-in at your hotel.

Dinner and overnight at your hotel.

Days 7 and 8: Sightseeing and relaxation in Hoi An

Breakfast at the hotel.

Spend the day relaxing on the beach.

Hoi An is a charming historic town, bordered by the Thu Bon River**. As the old town is closed to cars, it's great fun to stroll around on foot, leisurely strolling from street to street... A particularly peaceful atmosphere emanates from this city.

Hoi An's ancient architecture dates back to the 19th century, and includes residential quarters, shops, temples, pagodas and communal houses. We recommend you rent bicycles or motorbikes** to get around freely (extra charge on site). Take the road to An Bang and enjoy the green countryside with its many rice paddies.

If you make a small detour to Tra Que, you'll find an organic village where vegetables are grown without pesticides or GMOs.)

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight in hotel.

Optional in Hoi An :
- Cycling excursion in Hoi An (optional package tour): approx. 9 km of cycling on a flat road with little traffic. Departure at 1 pm and return around 6 pm. This excursion is available at extra cost.
- Vietnamese family cooking class (optional package tour, to be booked on site).

Day 9: Departure for Ho Chi Minh City via Danang (Danang/Ho Chi Minh domestic flight)

Breakfast at the hotel.

Drive to Danang.

Arrival in Danang, domestic flight to Ho Chi Minh City.

Welcome by your driver and private transfer to your hotel.

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Overnight at your hotel.

Day 10: Visit to Ho Chi Minh

Breakfast at hotel.
Day at leisure.

Once considered a "Pearl of the Orient ", the city is divided between traditional European and traditional Asian architecture. **Ho Chi Minh is a city that is more alive than it is visited. You can see impressive colonial monuments and modern skyscrapers

Lunch and dinner on your own.

Night at hotel.

Day 11: Last day - departure from Ho Chi Minh City

Breakfast at the hotel.

Private transfer to the airport according to your flight schedule.

Your Accommodation

During your tour, you will stay in the following 4*** (local standards) or similar establishments:

• NIGHTS 1 and 2 - HANOI: HanoiOi Hotel 4* or similar
• NIGHT 3 - HALONG BAY CRUISE: Overnight in a double cabin aboard the Renea Cruise 4* or similar - All cabins are equipped with a double bed, private shower room and air conditioning.
• NIGHT 4 - TRAIN TO HUE: Violette Express train in 1st class (4-person sleeper cabin) - The carriages offer several four-person cabins with so-called bunks/soft beds, which are actually bunks with mattresses. Pillows and blankets are provided. Luggage can be placed under the bottom bunks. A washbasin and toilet are located in each car. Cabins correspond to local standards and can be of simple comfort.
• NIGHT 5 - HUE: Park View Hotel 4* or similar
• NIGHTS 6,7 and 8 - HOI AN : Mulberry Collection Silk Marina 4* or similar (La Siesta Hoi An Resort & Spa)
• NIGHTS 9 and 10 : HO CHI MINH : Aristo Hotel 4* or similar

NOTE: Hotels are subject to availability, changes may be made, however we do our best to give you hotels of a similar category.

Maximum capacity: 3 people maximum (1 child aged 7 to 11) sharing the same room. We do not recommend this tour for young children (under 7).

Restaurants

During your tour, you can enjoy the following meals: breakfast included on days: 2 to 4, day 6 and days 7 to 11; lunch included on days 3 and 4; dinner included on day 3. All other meals or snacks other than those mentioned will be at your own expense on site. Drinks are not included.

Good to know

For those booking the “hotel only” (without international flight) package, 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 we can organise your transfers.

Your tour programme may change to meet requirements on site.

Optional activities and excursions

Day 2: Tour of Hanoi's old quarters & culinary discoveries (private tour with local guide, minimum 2 people): A guided walking tour of old Hanoi with culinary specialties. Depart from your hotel in the company of your guide to immerse yourself in the heart of Hanoi's old quarters. Discover Hang Be market, the jewelers' district, scarf sellers, cake shops, Hang Buom street, the ancient Bach Ma temple, the citadel gates, Dong Xuan market, Hang Duong street of sweet dried fruits and vegetables, Cau Dong temple, cha Cha street, Hai Thuong Lan Ong medicinal remedies street, toy street, the silk-selling district, Hang Ma street devoted to paper lanterns and decorations, St. Joseph's Cathedral, Ly Quoc Su temple and, of course, a little time around Hoan Kiem Lake. Along the way, you can sample some Vietnamese specialties: egg rolls, banh cuon and a bowl of Buan thang... - Included in this tour: the service of a local guide, the visits and tastings indicated in the program. Duration: approx. 4h00. Price: 50 euros/pers.

Day 5: Discover Hué (private tour with local guide, minimum 2 people): Accompanied by your guide, you'll discover this imperial city. You'll discover : - The Imperial Citadel of Hue, a famous UNESCO World Heritage Site, a 520-hectare fortified complex built in the early 1800s and comprising three enclosures separated by heavy ramparts - The Thien Mu Pagoda, overlooking the Perfume River and built in 1601. - The magnificent tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, set in a tranquil garden and surrounded by ponds. Lunch in a local restaurant to discover Hué's culinary specialties. In the afternoon, you'll discover the magnificent tomb of Khai Dinh, featuring traditional Vietnamese architecture blended with a Western style, making it unique in comparison with all the other tombs in Hué. Your day ends at the Dong Ba market, a display of extravagant colors and local produce, conical hats and more, allowing you to melt into the everyday life of the Vietnamese. What's included in this option: transport in a private vehicle, service of a local guide, lunch excluding drinks, visits indicated in the program. Duration: approx. 7h00. Price: 102 euros/pers.

Day 7 or 8: Vietnamese family cooking class in Hoi An (group excursion with local guide): Departure 8:00 am, return around 3:00 pm. This half-day cooking class will give you an exciting introduction to traditional Vietnamese cuisine, using carefully selected ingredients and the recipe to recreate some of Vietnam's most notable dishes when you return home. Meet your host and transfer to a local market. He'll show you around the market to discover the ingredients to use in your recipes. After the market, you'll take a boat trip (approx. 35 min.) to a village on a small island in the middle of the Hoi An river delta, watching local fishermen casting nets as they go about their daily business. On arrival, you'll be offered a Sinh To, a typically Vietnamese fruit-based drink. While you're enjoying your drink, this is your chance to discover life in the countryside and meet your hostess. In the family home, you'll learn how the rice paper used to make the famous Nems is made. You can even make your own patties and use your hostess's stone mill to make her own rice flour. You'll return to the bamboo house to prepare 4 typical dishes: Banh Xeo (small pancakes made from rice flour) Hoi An style. Grilled pork skewers marinated in a special sauce. Green papaya salad. Fish cooked the local way. *Vegetarian menu on request: Banh xeo, grilled eggplant, papaya salad, mushroom toffu. All that's left to do is enjoy your meal together in your hostess's home or garden. You'll also be served pumpkin soup and a dessert, "Xi ma" (gelatinous sesame cake). You'll then take the boat back to Hoi An. What's included in this option: Visit to the market, boat trip, welcome drink, course, all the ingredients for your meal, recipe book (French or English). Duration: approx. 7h00. Price: 82 euros/pers.

Day 7 or 8: Afternoon cycling in Hoi An (Group excursion with local guide - approx. 9 km cycling on a flat road with little traffic): Departure at 1:00 pm and return around 6:00 pm. Discover the tranquil pace of life and beautiful scenery of Hoi An's surrounding countryside by bike. Cycle through villages that retain their old-world charm, discovering traditional crafts and meeting friendly locals. A scenic boat trip along the Thu Bon River covers the adventure. Spend an afternoon cycling through the Vietnamese countryside, away from motorcycle traffic and city noise. You'll cross from island to island in the Song Thu river delta using local transport. You'll see how the traditional wooden boats that ply the rivers are made, discover the secrets of making the famous straw mats that serve as mattresses, and try out the famous basket boats. You'll spend an afternoon in touch with real rural Vietnam, far from the tourist trails. - What's included in this option: Loan of bicycle, service of a guide, visits indicated in the program. Duration: approx. 5h00. Price: 42 euros/pers.

Day 10: Discover Ho Chi Minh at the rhythm of the city (Private excursion with local guide): Departure from your hotel on foot with your guide. You'll discover colonial-era monuments such as City Hall, the Opera House, the 19th-century Notre-Dame Cathedral, the magnificent Central Post Office and the Reunification Palace. End your visit at the Ben Tranh market, which dates back to 1870 and whose main clock tower has become the symbol of the city, to sample some Vietnamese specialties and do a little shopping. Included in the tour: local guide, visits as indicated in the program, lunch. Duration: approx. 4h00. Price: 42 euros/pers.

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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