Principal highlights: Vietnam Hanoi's unique atmosphere; unique water puppetry; craft villages of the Red River Delta; classic ‘ Quan Ho' music ; traditional Vietnamese music and dance; Hue's Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City; Hue music, World Heritage Hoi An ancient town; a ‘Cham' dancing; Vietnam's World Heritage ‘gong' rituals; colossal Ho Chi Minh City; demonstration of oriental instruments; cruising on the Mekong Delta. Cambodia Amazing Angkor Wat; traditional ‘Apsara' music and dance.

Tour overview

FLIGHT AND ARRIVAL: 4 DAYS IN HANOI

Allow us to welcome you to Vietnam's capital by inviting you to some fine dining at a colonial building from the French Era, followed by a performance of Vietnam's unique ‘Water Puppets'.

A ttractions include the Temple of Literature ; Ho Chi Minh's Mausoleum; a splendid pagoda beside West Lake ; the bustling Old Quarter; excursions to craft villages on the Red River Delta; cottage industries; a private performance of traditional Quan Ho music performed by villagers in the commune house; visit to a famous local musician's house; a private traditional music and dance performance.

FLY TO HUE : 1 DAY IN THE ANCIENT CITY

Attractions include the Imperial Citadel of Hue and its Forbidden Purple City; the thrumming cultural hub of Dong Ba market; a leisurely cruise on the Perfume River; the Royal Tombs of the Emperors; a dinner in one of Hue's remarkable ‘Garden Houses'; cruise on the Perfume River; distinctive Hue music performance.

HOI AN: 2 DAYS IN THE ANCIENT TOWN

Attractions include the Hai Van pass with superb coastal views; Danang's Cham Museum; an Ancient Town famed for its fine silks, woodcarving and restaurants; free time to shop for silk; nearby ‘China Beach'; ‘Cham' dance demonstration.

FLY TO BUON MA THUOT: 2 DAYS IN THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS

Attractions include hiking in stunning mountain scenery; visiting different ethnic minority villages; terraced rice fields; colourful costumes and customs; picnic lunches beside waterfalls; sacred ‘gong' performance.

FLY TO HO CHI MINH CITY : 2 DAY IN SOUTHEAST ASIA 'S LARGEST CITY.

Attractions include the Reunification Palace; ‘Chinatown'; the vast Ben Thanh market; free time to explore the city centre; private demonstration of instruments.

THE MEKONG: 2 DAYS ON THE DELTA

Attractions include cruises on the delta; fruit orchards; floating villages and markets; a traditional family-run brick kiln; cottage industries.

FLY TO CAMBODIA : 2 DAYS EXPLORING ANGKOR

Attractions include Siem Reap; a traditional ‘Apsara' dance and music performance; Angkor Wat, the Bayon; Ta Prohm .

DEPARTURE: 2 DAYS

Free time to shop, visit other attractions or relax before leaving for your flight home.

 

Prices: £ 1,890 per person
For clients outside the UK, please contact us at enquiry@haivenu-vietnam.com for a quotation in US$ or AUD.

Outline tour arrangements

•  Tours depart monthly and are seventeen days in duration (including flights).

•  Groups are limited to a maximum of twelve travellers only; bookings must be finalised at least 35 days before departure.

•  Tour prices are fixed and valid until December 2008.

•  Tour prices include all domestic flights and an international flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Siem Riep. Other international flights are not included.

•  All accommodation is in four and five star hotels apart from three star accommodation in Buon Ma Thuot. R ooms are based on double occupancy including breakfast: single room occupancy will attract a surcharge.

•  All cruise vessels are chartered for the group's exclusive use and are officially registered.

•  Prices include all land transport; entrance fees; domestic flights and most meals.

All destinations will be escorted by specialist local guides apart from free days or part-days.

 

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