| Nine days
of cultural tourism visiting Hanoi and four of Vietnam's
UNESCO World Heritage Areas from luxury vacations to good
value mid-range standard |
|
This
is an example of our cultural tourism tailor-made Asian tours
- we'll be pleased to design similar luxury vacations or value-for-money
holidays with dates, itinerary and Vietnam travel information,
all customised to your personal preferences
Highlights:
Our Asian tours take you to Hanoi and the World Heritage
areas of Ha Long Bay, Hue's Imperial City, Hoi
An Ancient Town and My Son Sanctury - natural scenery,
floating villages, two days and a night on a luxury
cruise ship or a traditional junk, Royal Tombs, garden
houses, the Hai Van Pass and more - a full range of
cultural tourism experiences |
Your
cultural tourism experience begins with ....
... time to recover, an orientation dinner, city heritage,
an introduction to Vietnamese art, and two nights in Hanoi
Once you've
arrived and settled in, we'll arrange a light-hearted
introduction to Vietnam's rural 
culture,
and meet you at an orientation 'Welcome' dinner
to sample Vietnamese cuisine and talk about your tour. The
following day will be taken up with the cultural aspects of
the city's history, architecture, traditions, customs,
and so on.
Meals:
one dinner and one lunch
Escort/guide:
transfer from airport to hotel and evening, and the following
daytime
A
full day and night on Ha Long Bay, and a night in Hanoi
After an early-morning drive across the Red River Delta, your
boat will be waiting for you at Ha Long Bay. Although there'll
be time for sightseeing, the focus will be on the fascinating
geology, archaeology, history and culture of Vietnam's
most famous natural heritage area. On the way back, you'll
stop off at a craft village specialising in ceramics
Meals:
two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Guide: fully
escorted from leaving to returning to your hotel
Two
nights in Hue
After a morning meeting some of Hanoi's artists in their
workplaces, and a flight to Hue, you'll have a day and
a half to soak up the unique atmosphere of Hue, steeped in
Imperial heritage.
Meals:
two breakfasts, two lunches and one dinner
Guide: fully
escorted except during the flight
Two
nights in Hoi An
The view of the coast and Danang from the top of the Hai Van
Pass demands some serious photography, as does Hoi An, a charming
gem in Vietnam's cultural crown. Its
shows the influence of the Japanese and Chinese merchants
from its days as one of South-east Asia's major ports.
The bustling ancient
town is a complete contrast to the majestic silence of the
ruined Cham towers at the My Son Sanctuary.
Meals:
two breakfasts and one lunch
Guide: from
leaving Hue to approximately noon on the following day
Time
to leave!
You'll be free until your car arrives to take you to
Danang airport for Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City.
Meals:
one breakfast
Prices (per person in US dollars):
| Number in group |
2 |
3 - 4 |
5 - 7 |
8 - 12 |
13 - 16 |
*Supplement for single occupancy |
| Mid-range |
1,430 |
1,277 |
1,113 |
1,065 |
1,003 |
317 |
| Superior |
1,719 |
1,566 |
1,402 |
1,354 |
1,292 |
683 |
| Deluxe |
2,118 |
1,965 |
1,801 |
1,752 |
1,691 |
1,047 |
| First Class |
2,864 |
2,710 |
2,546 |
2,498 |
2,437 |
1,792 |
These prices are valid to
October 31, 2018. Please note bank transfer fees are not
included.
* ‘Single room occupancy’
refers to the accommodation element of the programme only,
and applies to someone who is travelling with others but requires
an additional room for him or herself. Single traveller prices
are available on request.
Our
prices include:
- Breakfast and accommodation
sharing a twin or double room.
- Pick-ups and transfers by
private air-conditioned vehicle as specified in the itinerary
above (please note: pick-ups will be either by a guide and
driver or, where a guide is not necessary, a driver - all
unaccompanied drivers will be briefed in advance, and will
carry a mobile phone to ensure smooth transfer arrangements)
- Domestic flight tickets:
Ha Noi - Hue and Da Nang - Ho Chi Minh City (or Hanoi),
including domestic airport taxes.
- Boat cruises as specified
in the programme. All Ha Long Bay boats will be fully licensed
and comply with current safety regulations.
- Travel in an appropriate
private air-conditioned vehicle with an experienced safe
driver.
- The services of experienced
English-speaking guides as indicated in the itinerary (please
note: guides will be on hand from pick-up until guests'
return to their hotel or reaching their destination). Free
days or part days will not include the services of a guide
unless requested and included in the final itinerary.
- Where necessary, entry fees
for all visits as mentioned in the programme.
- Lunches and dinners (as specified
in the itinerary) in the best local restaurants, or picnics
where no suitable restaurant is available, and full board
on the boat in Ha Long Bay. There are eight breakfasts,
six lunches and two dinners.
- VAT and other taxes
Our
prices do not include:
- International flight tickets
and airport tax.
- Visas
- Dinners except as specified
above.
- Drinks, gratuities and personal
expenses.
- Camera fees (if any)
