Vietnam at a Glance

From $4,199 - 13 Days, Fully Inclusive From New Zealand

This tour is perfect for those who want to visit Vietnam and see the main cities, spectacular sites and diverse geography but may be constrained by time. Vietnam at a Glance enables the traveller to still enjoy a relaxing yet comprehensive tour of Vietnam and take home many wonderful memories.

TOUR ITINERARY

Days 1-2: New Zealand to Saigon

Fly to Saigon with Singapore Airlines. Due to flight schedules we have an overnight stopover in Singapore. Please note that only breakfast is included in Singapore.

Days 3-4: Saigon

Explore the Mekong Delta. Take boat trips to visit local floating markets, villages and home industries. Tomorrow we visit the Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, Notre DameCathedral, Central Post Office, Cholon (Chinatown), Binh Tay Market and Thien Hau Pagoda.

Day 5: Saigon

Explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and Tay Ninh, where we experience the midday service at the head temple of the Cao Dai religion.

Days 6-7: Saigon to Hoi An

Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An stopping at the Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and China Beach en route. Tonight is free to visit the local tailors. Tomorrow undertake a walking tour of Hoi An. Visit an old merchant’s home, the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An Market and a local Chinese pagoda.

Day 7: Hoi An to Hue

Drive over the Hai Van Pass to Hue. Take a cyclo ride to the Imperial Citadel, continue by coach to Thien Mu Pagoda and enjoy a boat trip on the Perfume River. This evening partake in a cooking class.

Days 9-10: Hue to Hanoi

Visit Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Royal tombs. Fly to Hanoi and enjoy a Water Puppets performance this evening. Tomorrow visit the Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, Stilt House and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and drive around Hoan Kiem Lake. Enjoy an afternoon walking tour around the old quarter.

Day 11: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Travel to Halong Bay and cruise through spectacular scenery. After our cruise we travel back to Hanoi.

Note: You may choose to leave the group today and stay overnight on a junk boat in Halong Bay before returning to Hanoi Airport directly tomorrow afternoon.

Day 12: Depart Hanoi

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Hanoi. Transfer to the airport and board our flight back to New Zealand.

Day 13: Arrive New Zealand

Arrive home this morning.

Price Guide

From $4,199 per person	13 Days Fully Inclusive Flying Singapore Airlines, Departing Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
From $670	Single Hotel Supplement
From $2,243	Land Only
Add $345 per person Twin Share	Upgrade to overnight on Halong Bay Junk
Approx UD$60 per person	Compulsory Tipping (See Booking Conditions)

Tour Code	Depart Date	Return Date	Price NZD
2010
V30913	24 Aug	05 Sep	$4,199
V30914	07 Sep	19 Sep	$4,199
V30915	14 Sep	26 Sep	$4,199
V30916	05 Oct	17 Oct	$4,199
V30917	19 Oct	31 Oct	$4,199
V30918	09 Nov	21 Nov	$4,199
V30919	30 Nov	12 Dec	$4,399
2011
V3101	11 Jan	23 Jan	$4,389
V3102	08 Feb	20 Feb	$4,199
V3103	22 Feb	06 Mar	$4,199

* Sightseeing may be affected by public holiday closures due to TET New Year celebrations.

An extra night’s accommodation in Hanoi (at wn expense) may be required to meet with arline schedules.

Travel Info

Country Info

VIETNAM

Inclusions

Return international economy class airfares
All meals and accommodation
All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees to scenic attractions
Local National Tour Escort for each country with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city
Domestic airport and land taxes
New Zealand and Vietnamese departure taxes
An impressive Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet
Current Airline Fuel surcharges (Subject to change)

Exclusions

Personal expenditure such as drinks (including at meals), laundry service and souvenirs
Compulsory Tipping (see booking conditions)
Visa Fees
Arrangements and taxes in Singapore if required (unless stated)
Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
Local airport taxes if applicable
Compulsory insurance of any kind