Destination Country: Vietnam
Regions/Cities include: Saigon Hoi An Hanoi Mai Chau Halong Bay	Activities include: Sightseeing & discovery in a small group of solos

Scenic Vietnam

Airfare included.  This exuberant country is a treasure trove of fascinating heritage, delicious cuisine, and dreamy landscapes.  Designed exclusively for customers travelling solo, these tours provide a ready-made group of like-minded travellers to enjoy your holiday with. You will be looked after all the way by an expert guide who will involve you in the group activities discovering the sights and experiencing cultural activities. A room of your own is guaranteed with no supplement to pay.

 

 DAYS 1-2: FLY TO SAIGON

Fly overnight to Saigon, Vietnam’s largest, and most vibrant, city. On arrival at the airport you will be met by a representative and transferred to the hotel for a three night stay.

 DAY 3: CU CHI TUNNELS

Head out as a group to the fascinating Cu Chi Tunnels, an underground network of passageways used by the Viet Cong during the war. Returning to the city, admire Vietnam's colonial past with a visit to the Central Post Office before exploring the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum. This evening, ascend to a downtown rooftop and mingle with cocktails, followed by dinner. (B,L,D)

 DAY 4: MEKONG DELTA

Journey to Ben Tre to discover the Mekong Delta. This area is called the ‘Rice Basket of Vietnam’, the rich and fertile lands producing a plethora of rice, coconuts, vegetables and tropical fruit. Taste some of the produce of the area, enjoy traditional music, paddle through the palm-lined canals in a sampan and pass local fish farms. (B,L)

 DAY 5: JOURNEY TO HOI AN

Catch a flight to Danang, then transfer to the wonderfully laid-back and charming Hoi An. The rest of the day is at leisure. (B,L)

 DAY 6: TRA QUE VILLAGE

This morning, share a community experience in the rural village of Tra Que, admiring the gardens of vegetables and herbs, and joining a local family for lunch and a cooking demonstration. Wander the sights of Hoi An in the afternoon, stopping at Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft workshop, and meet the artisans before enjoying a well-deserved tea break in the tea house. (B,L)

 DAY 7: FLY TO HANOI

Fly to Hanoi, Vietnam’s elegant capital city. This afternoon, begin your explorations with visits to the Museum of Ethnology and the gatehouse of the infamous Hanoi Hilton. Later, take a twilight walking tour of the Ho Chi Minh Quarter of the city, with a stop for a refreshing glass of beer at Ta Hien beer corner. (B,L,D)

 DAY 8: EXPLORE HANOI

Return to the Ho Chi Minh Quarter this morning to see Ho Chi Minh’s mausoleum, the Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda and Confucian monument, the Temple of Literature. Sit and sample traditional Vietnamese egg coffee, then take a free afternoon to explore. (B,L)

 DAY 9: MAI CHAU

Travel to Mai Chau, a rural village set in a lush valley, and the home to ethnic minority communities like the White and Black Thai people. Walk amongst the rice paddies this afternoon, visiting hill tribe villages and meeting friendly members of these communities. Dinner tonight will be a barbeque at a local stilt house, treated to a traditional dance performance and a traditional rice wine tasting. (B,L,D)

 DAY 10: RETURN TO HANOI

Your morning is free to relax before travelling back to Hanoi. (B)

 DAY 11: HALONG BAY

The highlight of any trip to Vietnam, today you’ll take to the waters of the incredible Halong Bay. Sail lazily amongst the limestone karst peaks of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, soaking up the views from the deck of your traditional vessel and docking to visit an impressive cave. (B,L,D)

 DAY 12: QUINTESSENCE OF TONKIN

Rise early to watch the sun rise over the bay, and to take part in an invigorating session of Tai Chi on deck. Cruise back to the dock and transfer back to Hanoi. This final evening together will include dinner, before sitting down to the visually spectacular Quintessence of Tonkin show. (B,D)

 DAYS 13-14: FLY HANOI TO NEW ZEALAND

Transfer to the airport for your flight to New Zealand, arriving the following day. (B)

 

Price: 

$5990 per person single

What's Included

? Return international economy flights, taxes and current fuel surcharges ex AKL, WLG, CHC (unless a land only option is selected) ? All accommodation ? All meals ? All sightseeing and entrance fees ? All transportation and transfers ? English speaking National Escort (if your group is 10 or more passengers) or Local Guides ? Visa fees for New Zealand Passport holders ? Comprehensive travel guides

 

Excludes:

Tipping paid locally US$72