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\"\" start our tour of Vietnam in the atmospheric capital Hanoi \u2013 to see how the modern and traditional cultures collide in this effervescent city. Next, we drive to the coast to enjoy an overnight cruise in Halong Bay \u2013 a classic experience featured in all the guide books. We then move south into the uniquely beautiful, and surreal landscapes of Ninh Binh. This is a place used as \u2018Skull Island\u2019 for the 2002 King Kong movie. Here, we\u2019ll travel by boat, where the river winds its way through caves and see the beautiful Thung Nam famed for its birdlife.<\/p>\n

We then fly to the middle of the country and Hue, with its imperial city. There\u2019s free time here to relax or enjoy optional (chargeable) excursions. You may wish to visit the old citadel, combined with a trip along the Perfume River, or go to the Demilitarised Zone (DMZ) marking the north\/south divide in the Vietnamese\/US War; here you can see old battle sites and a hidden underground cave system lived-in by the Vietnamese. We can help arrange this.<\/p>\n

Next, we take a train journey (around 3.5 hours) along the coast – facing the South China Sea – and over the beautiful Hi Van pass until we reach the coastal resort of Da Nang. This classic train journey has been featured by travel writers from Paul Theroux to Michael Palin.<\/p>\n

From Da Nang we move to the pretty historic town of Hoi An. In Hoi An we\u2019ll take you on a guided walk of the town followed by free time. The pretty historic centre has good restaurants and shopping too. You may wish to spend the afternoon on the beach (just 2 miles way and easy to reach) or cycle around the area with its beautiful paddy fields and ocean beaches. In the evening, along the central river, the old town is lit up by traditional lanterns and is charming.<\/p>\n

Our final leg is by flight to lively Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City); a population of 8 million, and an abundance of motorcycles; downtown skyscrapers, colonial buildings and traditional markets. It\u2019s full of life! We\u2019ll enjoy a tour of this exciting city as well as a trip north to visit Cu Chi \u2013 a labyrinth of tunnels, hidden chambers and traps used by the Vietnamese against the Americans in the war. There\u2019s also a shooting range here where you can shoot AK47s (at an additional cost)! In the evening there will be a special farewell dinner before the next day flying home.<\/p>\n

This wonderful Vietnam tour includes: two internal flights, all accommodation, transport, food and included activities as listed. Meals are a mixture of B&B, Half and Full Board \u2013 please see the itinerary. Our tour of Vietnam takes place in April (the country’s best month) when the weather should be perfect and represents excellent value for this time of year.<\/p>\n

If you might like to extend your trip, you could consider a four night package to the island of Phu Quoc (a flight away) staying at the Ocean Bay Resort & Spa on a B&B basis. Approximately \u00a3490\/person for Premium Jungle Cabin (4 nights on the island with a 5th night in Saigon) based on two sharing, with flights and transfers. Please ask us for an accurate costing.<\/p>\n

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