ABTA 38 Years | Mon - Fri: 9am to 5:30pm | Sat: 9am to 5pm | Sun & Bank Holidays: 10am to 4:00pm

0800 707 6229

Wendy Wu Vietnam Trails

Wendy Wu Vietnam Trails

Please call free – 0800 707 6229 – for Huge Extra Savings on Wendy Wu Vietnam Trails

Vietnam Trails is a 16-day adventure featuring many of Vietnam’s splendid places including the highlights of Hoi An, Halong Bay, Mekong Delta and the rice terraces of Sapa. Visitors of Vietnam will get to experience the appeal of a wonderful and fascinating country.

– Experience the bustling city of Saigon
– Meet the locals on the Mekong Delta
– Wander the traditional town of Hoi An
– Hike through the valleys and villages in Sapa
– Discover the treasures of Hanoi
– Relax with overnight cruise in Halong Bay

Day 1-2: Fly to Saigon
Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam’s most evocative and largest city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

Day 3: Discover Saigon
Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels afterwards returning to Saigon. Seamlessly blending past and present, Saigon is both a treasure trove of cultural sights and the city that is driving Vietnam towards a bright future. Experience Vietnam’s colonial past at Notre Dame Cathedral and the Central Post Office. Also visit the Reunification Palace; and the chilling War Remnants Museum. Finish up browsing for bargains at the lively Ben Thanh Market.

Day 4: Mekong Delta
Journey to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta. Return to Saigon.

Day 5: Journey to Hoi An
Hoi An stopping en route at the Marble Mountains. This afternoon take a walking tour of charming Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully traditional place, whose streets are a delight to wander. Visit an old merchant’s house, the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the bustling market.

Day 6: Hoi An Cooking Class
Purchase fresh ingredients at the market for a cookery class at a local restaurant, consuming your creations for lunch. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to further explore this delightful town.

Day 7: Hoi An
Enjoy a day at leisure to further explore this idyllic town. Perhaps savour a relaxing coffee or pop into the town for a stroll.

Day 8: Imperial Hue
Leave Hoi An for Hue, taking a scenic route over the Hai Van Pass. The epitome of Vietnam’s dynastic past, Hue is a dignified and scholarly city. Visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. The magnificent centrepiece of the Royal Empire, the citadel was extensively damaged during the Vietnam War. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, a complex of 40 monuments set in surroundings of gardens and pools. Continue to the old Thien Mu Pagoda before taking a cruise on the Perfume River. Fly to Hanoi.

Day 9: Explore Hanoi
Sightseeing today includes a wander through the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where you’ll pass Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum and visit the Stilt House set in the gardens of the Presidential Palace. Also visit One Pillar Pagoda and the Confucian Temple of Literature. End the day’s explorations with a thrilling cyclo tour through the Old Quarter and enjoy a traditional water puppet show. Board your overnight train to Lao Cai.

Day 10: Drive to Sapa
Travel to Sapa by coach through the Northern Highlands, arriving in the mid to late afternoon. Vast panoramas of stepped rice terraces ribbon their way across these hills; a testament to the extraordinary skills of the local farmers.

Day 11-12: Sapa
Spend the next two days discovering this verdant and beautiful area of rolling hills and rice terraces with some light walking through the surrounding valleys and villages, and visits to ethnic minority communities including those of the H’mong people.

Day 13: Mount Fansipan – Hanoi
Take a cable car ride up Mt Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina. Arrive at the summit to enjoy incredible views from a breathtaking 3,143 metres. After lunch, drive back

Day 14: Overnight Halong Bay Cruise
Drive east to Halong Bay, where you’ll spend the afternoon and night cruising amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay, and even explore one of the bay’s many caves.

Day 15: Return to Hanoi
Rise early to admire sunrise over the bay as you cruise back toward the port. Spend the morning cruising back to the pier for your return transfer to Hanoi. Enjoy a farewell dinner and attend a spectacular Vietnamese stage performance.

Day 16 – Fly Hanoi to UK
Fly to the UK, arriving home the same or following day.

You’ll spend 14 nights in 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: 14 breakfasts, 12 lunches and 14 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 both a national escort and local guides. 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.

The physical rating of this tour is 3. A good level of fitness is required as you need to be comfortable walking for 2-3 hours and covering longer distances. Other activities such as cycling will be at a gentle pace and will involve straightforward terrain.

Please call us free on 0800 707 6229 for pricing and availability

Useful Info

Location

Board Basis

All Meals Included

Duration

16 Days

Need more information?

Provided By

wendywutours_final_logo_outlinedjpg

Wendy Wu Special Offers

Save up to £500pp on rail tours | Save up to £400pp on Christmas Collection | Spring Sale – Save up to £500pp | Free Single Supplement on Spring 2024 Japan Tours | Save up to £800pp on last minute tours |Plus, Extra Savings on top from us!

Get A Quote

DD slash MM slash YYYY

Huge & Exclusive Savings, Call Now!

Prices subject to Terms and Conditions

Similar Holidays

Wendy Wu Angkor to the Bay Halong Bay
Wendy Wu Angkor to the Bay

Discover the delights of Cambodia and Vietnam from an in-depth exploration of the temples of Angkor to an overnight junk cruise on Halong Bay. With this itinerary, ancient history and spectacular scenery combine to create one of our most popular tours.

Why Book With Us?

Sign Up to Our Newsletter

Get The Latest Offers

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Download Now

Enter Details To Download

"*" indicates required fields

Name*