Grand Classical Vietnam

On arrival you will be met and taken to your hotel in down town Ho Chi Minh City.

Morning:

Saigon has evolved from war torn city to thriving metropolis, the powerhouse driving Vietnam towards its ever brighter future. is morning see the Central Post O ce; the Reuni cation Palace; and the harrowing War Remnants Museum.

Afternoon:

Travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, part of an elaborate network of excavations used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. For those feeling brave, you can attempt a section of the tunnels for yourself. Pay a visit to a cricket farm and return to Saigon.

Evening:

Spend your time on the Saigon River on the Bonsai Cruise, dining on delicious cuisine as you soak up the night time views.

Set sail through the palm-lined canals of the Mekong Delta in a traditional sampan, passing sleepy towns and stopping to explore markets bursting with fresh produce and innovative home industries. Visit a 19th-century house, visit a home that produces coconut candy and pu ed rice before enjoying a lunch served in a colonial- style villa set in a lush garden by the river. Return to Saigon for free shopping at Ben Thanh market.

Transfer to the airport for flight to Nha Trang. It is Vietnam’s top beach resort, a sweep of yellow sand lapped by cool waters and backed by a relaxed urban centre.

Free at leisure in Nha Trang

Spend the day cruising the clear waters and islands o the coast of Nha Trang Bay. Stops will be made at Mun Island and a local shing village and there may be time for you to take a dip in the cool waters.

Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An to soak up the charms of this beautiful town.

Once an in uential port on the Silk Road, Hoi An is a rich fusion of Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese and European styles, its narrow streets retaining a quirky, old world charm. Wander the old streets, visiting Chua Ong Pagoda, the 200-year old Tan Ky House and the Japanese Bridge before taking tea at the 'Reaching Out' Tea House, run by hearing and speech impaired locals - to savour the avours of local produce. is evening, sip cocktails and dine on freshly prepared cuisine as you explore Hoi An’s river culture with a sunset cruise on the Thu Bon River.

Travel to the countryside of Hoi An where you will stroll through Tra Que Organic Village, joining the farmers to learn about how they work with the land. Afterwards you will be shown traditional ways of preparing and cooking Vietnamese food at local Cooking School.

Taking the scenic Hai Van Pass, travel to the imperial city of Hue. Long considered a seat of culture and learning, Hue is dominated by its immense Imperial Citadel, home of emperors from 1802 to 1945. Cruise on the Perfume River to the picturesque Thien Mu Pagoda, Explore the majestic Imperial Citadel and visit the extravagant Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, an emperor whose reign is remembered for his opposition to French rule. 

Enjoy free time this morning before transferring to the airport to y to Hanoi. is a ernoon take a walking tour of the Old Quarter, catching a glimpse of everyday life on the bustling streets and alleyways. Later, relax with a rejuvenating spa treatment.

Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital, evokes the days when Asia was at its most chic, a heady mix of the exotic and European elegance. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter and learn about the life of ‘Uncle Ho’. Visit the revered Temple of Literature, the Humble Stilt House and the One Pillar Pagoda. is a ernoon, let us treat you to an A ernoon Tea Experience.

Halong Bay’s thousands of limestone islands project from the tranquil depths of emerald waters creating a vision of beauty to which very little compares. Board your comfortable cruise ship and enjoy a seafood lunch before setting sail into the bay. Spend the next two days drifting amongst the karst pinnacles, taking part in onboard activities such as cookery demonstrations, dawn Tai Chi and a visit to Surprise Cave. Spend two nights anchored amongst glorious scenery.

wake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong. Have brunch on board the boat before returning to Halong pier to get back Hanoi

End of the trip, transfer to the airport