Wendy Wu Vietnam Panorama

– Experience the bustling cities of Saigon and Hanoi
– Meet the locals on the Mekong Delta
– Discover the lush highlands in Dalat
– Wander the traditional town of Hoi An
– Relax on Nha Trang’s beach
– Relax on an overnight cruise in Halong Bay

Days 1-2: Fly to Saigon
Fly overnight to Saigon. On arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

Day 3: Cu Chi Tunnels and Saigon
Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. Visit the Notre Dame Cathedral, Central post office, reunification palace and the War Remnants Museum.

Days 4: Mekong Delta Cruise
Travel to Ben Tre and cruise on the Mekong river to explore the Delta, the rice basket of Vietnam. Travel through palm-lined canals on wooden sampans passing stilt houses and fish farms. Later on, you’ll travel to Can Tho where you’ll stay overnight. The next day, continue exploring the Mekong Delta before returning to Saigon.)

Day 5: Floating markets
Visit the Cai Rang floating market to see the goods on sale and learn how vermicelli rice noodles are made. Return to Saigon.

Day 6: Dalat Hill Station
Head up into the cooler climate and picturesque scenery of the highlands to the colonial town of Dalat, stopping at Bao Loc tea plantation en route. This afternoon is free to enjoy locally grown coffee and the picturesque views.

Days 7: Journey to Dalat
Visit the Domaine de Marie Church, the Flower Gardens and an embroidery workshop before boarding an open-air train to journey out through the fantastic scenery of Trai Mat village. End the day with a local coffee by Xuan Huong Lake

Day 8: Nha Trang Island Cruise
We wind our way from the highlands and along the coast to Nha Trang, Vietnam’s beach capital. Take the turquoise waters for a cruise around the bays many islands with a stop off at one to enjoy a swim in the balmy waters.

Day 9: Qui Nhon
Visit the Po Nagar Cham Towers and continue on to the city of Qui Nhon.

Day 10: Son My & Hoi An
The Son My area saw some of the most horrific crimes of the Vietnam War – the My Lai massacre. Visit the memorial placed in honour of the victims. Continue on to Hoi An.

Day 11: Hoi An Walking Tour

Take a morning walking tour of charming Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and traditional town that has managed to retain the charms of a bygone era. Visit a lovely old-style house, the Japanese Bridge, a Chinese temple and the market.

Day 12 : Royal Tomb of Minh Mang
Take the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van Pass. The epitome of Vietnams dynastic past, Hue is a dignified and scholarly city. Visit the Royal Tomb of Minh Mang.

Day 13: Imperial Citadel, Hue
Take a drive to the imposing Imperial Citadel to explore. Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda after visiting the charming An Hien Garden House.

Day 14: Old Quarter Cyclo Tour
Exuding a wonderfully exotic aura, Hanoi is the perfect combination of old Asia and new. Fly here to admire the collections of the Fine Arts Museum and take a cyclo through the atmospheric tangle of streets that make up the Old Quarter. Later enjoy a Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

Day 15: Discover Hanoi
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, the Stilt house, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature. This afternoon is free for you to spend at your leisure before an evening performance of the famous water puppets.

Day 16-17: Halong Bay Junk Cruise
Spend the day aboard a traditional junk cruising through the awe-inspiring beauty of Halong Bay. A fresh seafood meal is included during your voyage.On your last evening, attend The Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam.

Day 18: Fly Hanoi to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

You’ll stay 16 nights in 3+/4* accommodations

Your accommodation is selected for convenience of location, comfort or character, and can range from a business hotel in one city to a family run guesthouse in a smaller town. In more remote areas, accommodation may be of a lower standard and may not have all western amenities.

– Return international flights
– All Accommodation
– All meals: 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches and 16 dinners
– All transportation & transfers
– All sightseeing & entrance fees
– English speaking National Escort & local guides
– Visa fees for UK & EU passport holders

Coaches: Coaches with air conditioning are used on our group tours for city sightseeing, short excursions to the countryside and longer transfers where necessary. However, mini buses may be used for smaller groups (under 10 passengers).

Planes: Internal flights are based on economy class, with reputable airlines.

Classic

These tours are designed for those who wish to see the iconic sites and magnificent treasures of Southeast Asia on an excellent value group tour whilst travelling with like-minded people. The tours are on a fully-inclusive basis so you’ll travel with the assurance that all your arrangements are taken care of. You will be accompanied by our dedicated and professional National Escorts or local guides, whose unparalleled knowledge will turn your holiday into an unforgettable experience.

Most Wendy Wu groups consist of 10 travellers or more and will be accompanied by a national escort. There will usually be no more than 28 travellers in each group although you may encounter other Wendy Wu tour groups while you are travelling.

This tour has a physical rating of 1. 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.