Insight Vacations Sensational Vietnam and Laos

• Mekong Delta: Meet Mr. Sau Tuong, a former soldier who survived four years fighting the deadly Khmer Rouge in Cambodia, at his home and see how he and his wife earn a living making rice paper.
• Hue: Enjoy a private VIP visit to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Imperial Citadel, before it opens to other travellers. Learn about its traditional architecture and history from a renowned historian.
• Hue: Meet the headmaster of the Vietnamese Royal Martial Arts Academy and learn what it takes to become a practitioner of this standard. See a performance showcasing different martial arts techniques.
• Dao Thuc: Accompanied by a live orchestra, enjoy a water-puppet performance, set in a lotus pond. Meet the artisan who makes the puppets in his workshop and see how the Vietnamese have been bringing performances of this nature to life since the 10th century.
• Hanoi: Meet a renowned scholar at the Temple of Literature and learn about Hanoian culture and Vietnamese architecture, before touring the temple grounds.

• VIP door-to-door transfer service – taken directly from your door to departing airport.
• Airport transfers at the destination.
• Quality accommodation as per itinerary.
• Experiences & quality dining as per itinerary.
• A coach with more legroom, air-conditioning, sound system, video & Wi-Fi.

Day 1: Dynamic Ho Chi Minh City 

Hotel: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh

Welcome Reception and Dinner

Day 2: The best of Saigon

Hotel: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh

Buffet Breakfast, Lunch

Day 3: Cruise to Mekong Delta

Hotel: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh

Buffet Breakfast, Lunch

Day 4: Hue in royal splendour

Hotel: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue

Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Dinner

Day 5: Hue

Hotel: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue

Buffet Breakfast, Lunch

Day 6: Romantic Hoi An

Hotel: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An

Buffet Breakfast, Dine-Around

Day 7: Learn from the locals in Hoi An

Hotel: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An

Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Lunch

Day 8: Cruise Halong Bay

Hotel: Jasmine Cruise, Superior Cabin, Halong Bay

Buffet Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Day 9: Halong to Hanoi

Hotel: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi

Continental Breakfast

Day 10: Hanoi Street-food tasting tour

Hotel: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi

Buffet Breakfast

Day 11: Exclusive dinner at the History Museum

Hotel: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi

Buffet Breakfast, Celebration Dinner

Day 12: Farewell Vietnam, welcome Laos

Hotel: Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang

Buffet Breakfast, Three-course Dinner with wine, plus tea or coffee

Day 13: UNESCO Heritage and Sunset Cruise

Hotel: Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang

Buffet Breakfast, Lunch

Day 14: Natural beauty and the local way of life

Buffet Breakfast, Highlight Dinner, Lunch

Day 15: Depart Luang Prabang

Your tour draws to a close after breakfast, with private airport transfers timed to meet your onward flight.

Buffet Breakfast

Intercontinental Saigon, Ho Chi Minh City

One of Vietnam’s leading hotels, the five-star InterContinental Saigon is situated in the very heart of the city and is a short walk from famous landmarks such as Notre Dame Cathedral and the Saigon Post Office.

Pilgrimage Village, Hue

Find balance and harmony at the peaceful Pilgrimage Village, situated among leafy trees and quiet countryside. Participate in meditation, yoga or tai chi classes or unwind in the steam bath.

Anantara Hoi An Resort

Positioned on the banks of the Thu Bon River, the luxurious Anantara Hoi An Resort is situated moments away from the charming historic part of Hoi An.

Hotel De L’Opera, Hanoi

Voted the best boutique hotel in Asia, Hotel de l’Opera Hanoi embodies the glamour of a night at the opera. It is situated in the centre of Hanoi, within walking distance of the Hanoi Opera House and Hoan Kiem Lake.

Jasmine Cruise – Superior Cabin, Halong Bay

The majestic Jasmine Cruise Halong Bay epitomizes seafaring at its most stylish. Fitted out in the 1930s Indochina style, the Halong Jasmine features spacious cabins, restaurants, lounges and uninterrupted views of the emerald bay.

The Luang Say Residence, Laos

Designed with elegant colonial style, The Luang Say Residence is a five-star boutique hotel boasting lush, tropical gardens and offering stunning views of surrounding mountain ranges.

Please note, prices listed are guide prices only and are based on 2 people sharing and don’t include any additional supplements. Holiday prices are fluid and dynamic and may be changed at a moment’s notice, prior to booking, at which point they are confirmed. Please call the team free on 0800 707 6229 for more departure dates available and a quote.