Wendy Wu Vietnam Experience Private Tour

Day 1-2: Fly to Saigon
Fly overnight to Saigon. On arrival you will be met by your expert tour guide and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.
(Dinner)

Day 3: Saigon & the Cu Chi Tunnels
Begin with a walk through Le Van Tam Park and sample some of Vietnamese coffee, then explore Ho Chi Minh City’s blend of local culture and colonial heritage. Visit Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Reunification Palace, and the War Remnants Museum, with time to explore on your own. After lunch, head to the Cu Chi Tunnels to learn about Viet Cong guerrilla tactics, with a two-hour walking tour through forest paths and reconstructed sites.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 4: Mekong Delta Cruise
Head to Cai Be to explore on a rural section of the mighty Mekong. This area is known as the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, the rich and fertile lands producing huge amounts of rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruits. Spend the day cruising and exploring, travelling by motorised, wooden boats between the islands and changing to smaller paddleboats in the canal. Return to Saigon in the early evening.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 5: Journey to Hoi An
Take a 1hr 20min flight to Danang and transfer to the charming, UNESCO listed town of Hoi An. This wilfully traditional town offers an impressive ancient centre famous for its yellow buildings, romantic ambience and swaying silk lanterns. After lunch, your guide will show you Hoi An’s secrets on a private walking tour. Your evening is at leisure to soak up the atmosphere.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 6: Tra Que Village
Your personal guide will pick you up by car this morning. Head out into the lush green countryside to visit Tra Que, a local farming co-operative that supplies many hotels and restaurants in the area with vegetables and herbs. See the farmers at work, hear about the traditional methods they use, and even try your hand at it for yourself. This afternoon, you are at leisure to explore Hoi An’s lovely shops and bars, relax in your hotel or even visit the beach.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 7: Imperial Hue
This morning, drive approximately 4 hours to Hue; this journey will take you over the scenic Hai Van Pass, often named as one of the best road trips in the world. Hue is the epitome of Vietnam’s dynamic past, and was once the seat of the Nguyen emperors. Upon arrival, explore the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang; the complex comprises of almost 40 monuments and is surrounded by scenic gardens and pools. Visit the Imperial Citadel and the Forbidden Purple City before an evening cruise on the Perfume River.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 8: Fly to Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi and enjoy time at leisure to explore Vietnam’s capital, your way.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 9: Discover Hanoi
Your private guide will introduce the city’s history during this morning’s private tour. Take a walk through the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where you’ll see the Stilt House set in the gardens of the Presidential Palace, before continuing to the One Pillar Pagoda and the Confucian Temple of Literature. End the day’s explorations with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 10: Halong Bay Overnight Cruise
Travel east to Halong Bay, the highlight of any visit to Vietnam. Here, you’ll spend a day and night aboard the comfortable Bhaya cruise ship, sailing amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vision of awe-inspiring beauty, it isn’t hard to see why it is one of Vietnam’s most popular destinations. Amid the myriad of islands, enjoy an excursion such as a visit to one of the bay’s stalactite-filled caves, or a kayaking experience in one of its sheltered bays.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner)

Day 11: Water Puppet Artistry
Rise early this morning for a beautiful sunrise over the bay as you cruise back to port. Return to Hanoi after brunch. This afternoon, your private guide will take you to visit the home of a water puppet artist. This traditional Vietnamese performance art has roots dating back to the 10th century. You will have a chance to talk with the artist, watch the process of making the puppets and enjoy a private water puppet show.
(Breakfast and lunch)

Day 12: Fly Hanoi to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.
(Breakfast)

• Return international flights
• All Accommodation
• Selected Meals: 10 breakfasts, 9 lunches and 1 dinners
• All transportation & transfers
• All sightseeing & entrance fees
• English speaking National Escort & local guides
• Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Private
A private tour follows a pre-defined itinerary but with the benefits of your own personal guide. Perfect for couples and families that want greater flexibility on when they travel and the style of accommodation.

Private tours are available for groups of between 2 and 8 people.

This tour has a Level 1 fitness rating. This means that a reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.

Important Information: Prices are available on request and will include all mandatory charges, taxes, and fees applicable to your booking. Some destinations may have local taxes or resort fees payable on arrival; these will be clearly confirmed in your personalised quote.