Cox and Kings Spirit of Vietnam

• International and internal flights
• Welcome and farewell dinners
• 4-star accommodation
• Selected meals: 10 breakfast, 6 lunches and 3 dinners
• Welcome dinner
• Small group size – average 12 (max 18)
• Local Transfers in an air-conditioned vehicle
• Fully escorted by an English-speaking guide throughout
• Guided sightseeing and entrance fees unless otherwise stated
• Day at leisure in Hoi An

Day 1 – Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Overnight flight from London (regional connections available) direct to Ho Chi Minh City
(No meals)

Day 2 – Ho Chi Minh City
Morning arrival. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon city tour with visits to the Reunification Palace, Notre Dame cathedral, the War Remnants Museum and a former safe house used by the Viet Cong. Welcome dinner at a local restaurant.
(Dinner)

Day 3 – Mekong Delta
Full day exploration of the Mekong Delta, including a trip to Cai Be, a boat ride and walking in the countryside
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4 – Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning, drive through the countryside to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport for a flight to Hue.
(Breakfast)

Day 5 – Hue
Visit Hue Citadel, containing the temples and courtyards of the former Imperial City. Then, continue on to the Thien Mu Pagoda, before taking a short cruise along the Perfume River to the city centre. Enjoy lunch at a restored Nguyen dynasty home. In the afternoon, visit the tombs of the Nguyen emperors Tu Duc and Khai Dinh.(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 6 – Hue – Danang – Hoi An
Morning drive over the Hai Van Pass (weather permitting) to Hoi An, visiting Danang’s Museum of Cham Sculpture en route. (Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7 – Hoi An
Take a morning tour of the ruined temple of My Son. Enjoy lunch at Streets International, a social enterprise initiative developing sustainable programmes for street children. In the afternoon, tour the former trading port of Hoi An.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8 – Hoi An
Day at leisure. Optional classes at Vy’s Market Restaurant (payable locally)(Breakfast)

Day 9 – Fly to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi and transfer to your hotel. Optional evening excursion to a water puppet show (payable locally).(Breakfast and dinner)

Day 10: Hanoi
Morning tour of the National Museum of History, Hoan Kiem Lake, Ngoc Son Temple and the Temple of Literature. In the afternoon, visit Ba Dinh Square and One Pillar Pagoda. Continue to the Military History Museum and meet a former NVA pilot.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 11 – Cruise on Lan Ha Bay
Cruise today in an area similar to Halong Bay but with far fewer visitors, known as Lan Ha Bay, in the Gulf of Tonkin. Stay overnight onboard the Indochine and enjoy a farewell dinner.(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 12 – Fly to London
Morning cruise of Lan Ha Bay. Disembark and drive to Hanoi, where you have use of a hotel room for the rest of the day. In the early evening, transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to London.
(Breakfast)

Day 13 – Arrive in London
(No meals)

• Tour of the Hanoi Military History Museum with a former pilot
• Cruise Lan Ha Bay
• Meal at a resorted Nguyen dynasty home in Hue
• Full-day exploration of the Mekong Delta

Movenpick Hotel Hanoi

The Mövenpick Hotel in Hanoi has a superb location in the heart of Hanoi’s central business district, only minutes from the old quarter.

Boutique Hoi An Resort Hotel, Hoi An

Situated on An Bang beach, the Boutique Hoi An Resort is only 35 minutes from the airport and 5 minutes from town on the hotel’s complimentary shuttle service. All rooms and villas face the sea, with fantastic views from the private balconies or terraces and some with direct access to the beach.

Grand Hotel Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

The Grand Hotel Saigon is situated in central Ho Chi Minh City, in the downtown District 1 area. Built in 1930 in a French-Colonial style, the hotel was later restored and modernised in 1997. The hotels rooms and suites are spread over two wings.

The Pilgrimage Village, Hue

The Pilgrimage Village is a boutique resort located on the peaceful outskirts of Hue, approximately 10 minutes’ drive from the city centre and 20 minutes’ drive from the airport.