Vietnamese Highlights - NEW
Travel from south to north through Vietnam and feast on an array of distinctive culture, sumptuous food, dramatic scenery and delightfully diverse walks.
- Exquisite cuisine
- Colourful hill tribes and exotic villages
- Historical sites from ancient to recent past
Detailed information
| 2008 Tour
Itinerary |
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Day: 1 Depart UK |
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Days 2 & 3: Ho Chi Minh City - 2 nights
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City where we sample the sights of this vivacious city and, by contrast, visit the astonishing labyrinthine underground city at Cu Chi, where guerrillas famously lived during the Vietnam war. |
Days 4 & 5: Hoi An - 2 nights
After a short flight to our base at the ancient village of Hoi An, with its narrow winding streets, we explore the Marble Mountains also called Ngu Hanh Son and the ancient temple complex of My Son, a World Heritage Site.
Days 6 & 7: Hue - 2 nights
We take the coastal road to Hue, a centre of learning and former capital where we enjoy a dragon boat trip on the Perfume River and walk in the Bach Ma National Park, a haven of natural beauty and wildlife.
Days 8 & 9: Hanoi - 2 nights
A morning flight to Hanoi allows us to see some of the highlights of this interesting capital city, including One-Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature, founded in 1070. We sample a rickshaw ride, wander the charming streets of the Old Quarter and area treated to the unique Water Puppet show. We spend a day cruising in Halong Bay, with its astonishing landscape of Karst outcrops.
Day 10: Dien Bien Phu - 1 night
A short flight to Dien Bien Phu, site of the historic battle during the war with France and set in a picturesque mountain landscape.
Days 11 - 14: Sa Pa - 4 nights
Our route takes us to Sa Pa, a regional centre where people of the surroudning hill tribes can be seen in magificently colourful traditional dress. Our mountain walks make use of the paths linking villages where we will be able to get a glimpse of the way of life of the local people. We also visit one of the biggest markets in north Vietnam at Bac Ha, a fascinating blend of people and produce, full of atmosphere and character.
Day 15: We wend our way back to Hanoi - 1 night
Day 16: Depart
Day 17: Arrive UK
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| About
the walks |
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A mixture of easy walks to historic and evocative sites and longer walks in varied countryside, with a choice of difficulty in the mountains.
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Guided Walks:
Walks are between 1 and 5 miles with some gradual ascent on some days. In the Sa Pa area there will be a choice of walks on two days with the harder walks up to 9 miles with ascent of about 2,500ft |
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| Dates
and prices |
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| 11 February 2008 (14nts) |
£1,799 |
£1,219 |
| 3 November 2008 (14nts) |
£1,799 |
£1,219 |
| 24 November 2008 (14nts) |
£1,799 |
£1,219 |
Single room supplement: £412
# Land Itineraries finish on day 16.
* Internal flights are included.
Independent travellers who book the no flight option can join the HF Holidays' airport transfers for £20 per person return.
Airport Parking: To book secure airport parking throughout the UK visit Purple Parking or Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Hotels: To book airport hotels throughout the UK visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
Airport Lounges: To book airport lounges visit Holiday Extras to book on-line.
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| Temperatures |
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Our departures are in seasons considered best for sightseeing and walking in comfortable conditions, usually warm during the day in coastal areas and cooler in the mountains of North Vietnam, avoiding the high humidity of summer.
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| Accommodation |
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Accommodation is of a luxurious standard for the most part: 5 nights in five-star hotels, 8 nights in four-star hotels and one night in a two-star hotel in Dien Bien Phu, the best available in the town.
Where you'll stay
Ho Chi Minh City - 2 nights
Hoi An - 2 nights
Hue - 2 nights
Hanoi - 2 nights
Dien Bien Phu - 1 night
Sa Pa - 4 nights
Hanoi - 1 night
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| Flight information |
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Latest HF Holidays Flight Information - updated 11/03/2008 (provisional)
Thai Airways
London Heathrow - Ho Chi Minh (via Bangkok)
Out 11:50 (Mon) - 10:20 (Tues)
Ho Chi Minh - London Heathrow (via Bangkok)
Return 20:25 (Tues) - 06:20 (Wed)
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| What
the holiday includes |
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- Return economy class air travel UK / Vietnam on scheduled airlines, with appropriate
in-flight meals.
- 14 nights' accommodation in twin/double en-suite rooms.
- Full Board
- All internal flights.
- Services of local tour director.
- Services of local guides and HF Holidays' leader.
- Walks, sightseeing and entrance fees for the itinerary as described.
- Travel by air-conditioned coach or minibus/landcruiser.
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