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Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi

Classic Vietnam tour

17 days from £4,615pp
Ngoc Son Temple, Hanoi
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Tour highlights

  • Drift among stunning limestone karst scenery on a traditional junk on Halong Bay.

  • Unearth Vietnam's modern and ancient history in imperial Hue.

  • Shop and relax in charming Hoi An.

  • Explore the French influence in the bustling cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City.

Price includes:

  • Scheduled international and domestic flights
  • In-destination transfers
  • Activities and excursions as detailed
  • All accommodation
  • 24-hour support while you travel
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Itinerary idea in detail

Includes international flights from a choice of UK airports, including London, Birmingham, Manchester, Newcastle, Edinburgh and Glasgow.

  • Today you begin your journey by boarding your international outbound flight to Hanoi.

  • Upon arrival in Hanoi, you will be transferred to your hotel.

    • Temple of Literature, Hanoi
      Temple of Literature, Hanoi
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
      Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Hanoi, Vietnam
      Hanoi, Vietnam

  • This morning discover Hanoi's best culinary spots with a local foodie. The rest of the day is free to relax and explore this great city. Perhaps enjoy a walk around Hoan Kiem Lake or an amble around the Old Quarter with its narrow streets and small bustling markets.

    • Pho, Vietnamese noodles
      Pho, Vietnamese noodles
    • Vietnamese Street Food
      Vietnamese Street Food
    • Food market, Hanoi
      Food market, Hanoi

  • Day at leisure to continue exploring the bustling capital of Hanoi. This evening, transfer to Hanoi's train station for your evening train to Lao Cai in the Tonkinese Alps.

    • Dancing in the park, Hanoi
      Dancing in the park, Hanoi
    • West Lake, Hanoi
      West Lake, Hanoi
    • Temple of Literature
      Temple of Literature

  • Upon arrival this morning, transfer to the colonial hill station of Sapa. On the way, you will take a detour to one of the region's traditional markets.

    • Rice fields in Sapa, Vietnam
      Rice fields in Sapa, Vietnam
    • Tribeswomen at a local market in Sapa
      Tribeswomen at a local market in Sapa
    • Views over the rice terraces of Sapa, Vietnam
      Views over the rice terraces of Sapa, Vietnam

  • Enjoy a trek today which begins from the Topas Ecolodge. You will see some of Sapa's most stunning scenery, visit some local villages, and witness the incredible colours of northern Vietnam.

    • Rice terraces near Sapa, Vietnam
      Rice terraces near Sapa, Vietnam
    • One hundred year-old woman, Sapa Valley, Vietnam
      One hundred year-old woman, Sapa Valley, Vietnam
    • Mongolian Horse, Sapa Valley, Vietnam
      Mongolian Horse, Sapa Valley, Vietnam

  • Today you will return to Hanoi for a final night in the capital. The drive will take several hours, but the scenery along the way is spectacular.

    • Hanoi, Vietnam
      Hanoi, Vietnam
    • Loaded cyclo, Hanoi
      Loaded cyclo, Hanoi
    • Locals playing a board game, Hanoi
      Locals playing a board game, Hanoi

  • Travel to the Gulf of Tonkin, where you board the Orchid Classic. Spend the afternoon cruising around Lan Ha Bay's thousands of limestone islets and caves and see the sun setting over the calm waters.

    • Floating village on Halong Bay, Vietnam
      Floating village on Halong Bay, Vietnam
    • Halong Bay, Vietnam
      Halong Bay, Vietnam
    • Views over the Gulf of Tonkin
      Views over the Gulf of Tonkin

  • Enjoy the morning on your boat before you head back to the mainland for your transfer to Hanoi for your onward flight to Hue.

    • Ancient Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
      Ancient Citadel, Hue, Vietnam
    • Hue, Vietnam
      Hue, Vietnam
    • Gate to the Forbidden City, Hue
      Gate to the Forbidden City, Hue

  • This morning explore the Citadel with your guide and learn of its turbulent past and how it has withstood the test of time.

    • Tomb of Emperor Tu Doc, Hue
      Tomb of Emperor Tu Doc, Hue
    • Citadel, Vinh Hue, Vietnam
      Citadel, Vinh Hue, Vietnam
    • The Citadel in Hue
      The Citadel in Hue

  • This morning transfer to the majestic town of Hoi An for a three-night stay on the beach.

    • Japanese bridge, Hoi An
      Japanese bridge, Hoi An
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
      Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
      Hoi An, Vietnam

  • Day at leisure.

    • Hoi An, Vietnam
      Hoi An, Vietnam
    • Sunrise, Hoi An beach, Vietnam
      Sunrise, Hoi An beach, Vietnam
    • Hoi An, Vietnam
      Hoi An, Vietnam

  • Day at leisure.

    • Temple in Hoi An
      Temple in Hoi An
    • Vietnamese boat people in Hoi An, Vietnam
      Vietnamese boat people in Hoi An, Vietnam
    • A fruit seller walks along the Thu Bon River, Hoi An
      A fruit seller walks along the Thu Bon River, Hoi An

  • Today you will fly from Danang to Ho Chi Minh City for your final two nights in Vietnam.

    • Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
      Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
    • Saigon, Vietnam
      Saigon, Vietnam
    • Street Scene, Saigon, Vietnam
      Street Scene, Saigon, Vietnam

  • Discover this booming city where East meets West; stroll along the wide boulevards lined with original colonial buildings before venturing into the bustling Chinatown area of Cholon as part of your half-day city tour. You will also pass several other major sites such as the Notre Dame Cathedral and Reunification Palace.

    • Street market seller in Ho Chi Minh City
      Street market seller in Ho Chi Minh City
    • Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Vietnam
      Notre Dame Cathedral, Saigon, Vietnam
    • Reunification Palace
      Reunification Palace

  • Today your time ends in Vietnam as you transfer back to the airport.

    • China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
      China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
    • China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
      China Town, Saigon, Vietnam
    • Market in Saigon, Vietnam
      Market in Saigon, Vietnam

  • Arrive home today to complete your journey.

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When to go

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Hanoi
 
Sapa & the Tonkinese Alps
 
Hue
 
Hoi An
 
Ho Chi Minh City
 

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