Vietnam Revealed with Sapa - Flight option - 23 days

2012 - Your Journey starts Hanoi, ends Saigon

DAYS 1-6 - HANOI & SAPA
Stroll around tranquil Hoan Kiem Lake, and join an interactive cooking class then board an overnight train bound for your adventure in the mountains, and wake up to the stunning vistas of Northern Vietnam. Stop at a charming local market when you arrive at Sapa. The Ta Van valley offers lovely views across stepped ricefields. Soak up the regional lifestyle of the mountain dwelling locals, before taking in the incredible views of the lush valley below from Topas Ecolodge. Gain an insight into the unique way of life high in the mountains amongst the minority villages before boarding your overnight train journey back to Hanoi.
Hotels: Tirant, Overnight train, Bamboo Sapa , Topas Ecolodge

DAYS 7-9 - HANOI & HALONG BAY
A lovely drive brings you to stunning Halong Bay. Board your overnight cruise and float amongst the thousands of limestone islands. Back in Hanoi, view a performance of the famous water puppets. Discover ‘Uncle Ho’ at his former home and mausoleum, and visit the ancient Temple of Literature and infamous Hanoi Hilton prison.
Hotels: Prestige, Overnight boat

DAYS 10-12 - HUE
Fly to Hue and unearth an array of historic sites, including the Citadel, elaborate emperors’ tombs and the Thien Mu Pagoda. Visit the Spiral Foundation, where the deaf and mute workers teach you local handicrafts.
Hotel: Saigon Morin

DAYS 13-15 - HOI AN
See spectacular coastal scenery on the way to Hoi An. Amble through charming streets passing historical houses and temples and the iconic Japanese Bridge. Take a morning tour of the local markets with workers from the nearby Streets Foundation, before free time gives you the opportunity to cycle to the inviting beach nearby, or frequent the many tailor shops in town. Try your hand at traditional fishing techniques on the ‘Fisherman’s Ecotour’, offering a real insight into Vietnamese life, and learn how to navigate a basket boat through the narrow waterways.
Hotel: Hoi An Riverside

DAYS 16-18 - QUY NHON & NHA TRANG
Reflect on the moving My Lai memorial and then continue on to the beguiling port town of Quy Nhon. Admire stunning vistas across the sparkling sea before reaching the country’s premier beach resort, Nha Trang. An island boat cruise gives you the chance to relax, feast on luscious fresh seafood and swim or snorkel in the South China Sea.
Hotels: Saigon Quy Nhon, Novotel Nha Trang

DAYS 19-20 - DALAT
Leave the coastal shrimp and salt farms behind and head for the rustic villages and tea plantations of the Central Highlands and the former French hill station of Dalat. In this fascinating town of winding streets, colorful markets and abandoned French villas, enjoy the mountain vistas from a cable car ride and admire the faded Art Deco charm of the last emperor’s summer residence.
Hotel: Saigon Dalat

DAYS 21-23 - SAIGON & MEKONG DELTA
Travel by road to Saigon, Vietnam’s largest city. Get a close-up view of the city, bursting with energy, as you wander along historic Dong Khoi Street, the former Rue Catinat, stopping at sites such as the Reunification Palace and War Remnants Museum. Visit the amazing Cu Chi tunnels, and spend a day cruising the canals and wandering the shady lanes of the Mekong Delta. On your last day, enjoy free time until your departure transfer.
Hotel: Renaissance Riverside