Sensational Vietnam And Laos (Luxury Gold - Summer 2017)
Overview
Highlights
- Saigon: See the major landmarks of Saigon, as well as local side-streets and a presentation on Vietnamese coffee culture.
- Mekong Delta: Meet Mr Sau Tuong, a former soldier who survived 4 years fighting the Khmer Rouge in Cambodia. Hear his tale and see how he and his wife make their living making rice paper.
- Hue: Before it opens to the public, visit the UNESCO listed Imperial Citadel with a renowned historian. Hear about the architecture that makes it truly unique.
- Hue: Meet the headmaster of the Vietnamese Royal Martial Arts and learn about what it takes to become a practitioner of this standard. See a performance of different martial arts techniques.
- Dao Thuc: With a live orchestra accompaniment, enjoy a water puppet performance, set in a lotus pond. Meet the artisan who makes the puppets in his workshop and see how the Vietnamese have been bringing performances of this nature to life since the 10th century.
- Hanoi: Meet a renowned scholar at the Temple of Literature and learn about Hanoian culture and Vietnamese architecture, before touring the temple grounds.
- Luang Prabang: Enjoy a walking tour through some of the highlights of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Luang Prabang. See the fusion of traditional architecture with colonial styles of the 19th and 20th centuries, as you wander through the backstreets and alleys to witness rural life.
- Luang Prabang: Join a sunset cruise on the Mekong, observing local village and rural life along the tree-lined banks of the river. Enjoy a cool drink and have an opportunity to take brilliant photos of the sunset over the Mekong River.
- Luang Prabang: In the morning you have the opportunity to offer alms to hundreds of saffron-robed monks, a truly awe-inspiring sight!
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- Be escorted by the crème de la crème of Insight Travelling Concierges - handpicked for every departure. This skilled guide will act as consummate organiser and be your 'friend in a foreign land'.
- Enjoy the unique comfort of Insight's luxury air-conditioned 40-seat coach, with extended leg room and an on-board restroom. It's Business Class comfort, complete with complimentary bottled water for you to enjoy during your luxury coaching tour.
- A personal radio headset gives you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating insights and commentaries.
- At every hotel, you'll be treated to seamless baggage handling with prompt delivery to inside your door.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. Plus, we include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- With Insight Flourishes, from time to time, your Tour Director will enchant you with local tidbits, each representing authentic food or beverages unique to the destination.
- Included airfares Saigon - Hue, Hoi An - Hanoi and Hanoi - Luang Prabang. Private airport transfers between the airport and your Insight tour hotels.
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Meals: Dinner
Accommodation: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
On arrival at the airport, you will be greeted and transferred to the hotel. At 19:00, join your Travelling Concierge for a cocktail reception with traditional dance performances at the Art Salon Saigon, followed by your Welcome Dinner, enjoy a sophisticated atmosphere with live music for a night to remember!
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
(Relaxed Start) Start the day sightseeing at high speed in our private chartered speedboat. See the changing faces of Vietnam from the glittering skyscrapers to the green pad...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: The Reverie Saigon Hotel, Ho Chi Minh
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Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue
(Relaxed Start) In the morning, board your flight to Hue for an unforgettable journey. Enjoy a cyclo ride through the rice fields to Thanh Toan village to the ag...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort & Spa, Hue
Rise early to visit the UNESCO Heritage Listed Imperial Citadel in a private session before it opens to the public. A renowned local historian will take you throu...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An
Enjoy a scenic drive to Hoi An over the spectacular Hai Van Mountain pass. During your walking tour of Hoi An, visit the old merchant's houses, the Japanese Covered Bridge and Assembly Hall. ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Anantara Hoi An Resort, Hoi An
(Relaxed Start) Visit Cam Thanh Village, once a shelter for local people and soldiers during the Vietnam War, and now a village supplying seafood, vegetables and rice to the area. B...
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Accommodation: Jasmine Cruise, Superior Cabin, Halong Bay
Board a morning flight to Hanoi and journey to Halong Bay to board your deluxe junk by lunchtime. Visit the mysterious Tien Ong Cave, and the Cua Van area. In th...
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
Greet the day with Tai Chi on the upper deck or take an early morning swim in the Bay before returning to Hanoi. Stop at Dao Thuc village to meet a traditional artisan puppet maker and see a water puppet performance in a lotus pond. The art dates back to the 10th c with a live orchestra playing the accompanying music.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
Start the day with an electric cart ride through refined Hanoi, seeing the Opera house, French Avenues, Sword Lake and the Jade Mountain temple. Then, join a local foodie for a taste of the ...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Sofitel Legend Metropole, Hanoi
(Relaxed Start) Start the day with a visit to the Temple of Literature, where you will meet a renowned scholar to hear about this institution - the first University for the sons o...
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Accommodation: Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang
Your tour comes to an end after breakfast with a transfer to the airport for your onward flight. Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Laos. On arrival ...
Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Accommodation: Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao, Luang Prabang
Start the day with a walk to the top of Mount Phousi to admire spectacular views across the Mekong and Khan rivers. Then, enjoy a UNESCO walk of the Heritage site, wit...
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner and Lunch
For the early risers, this a real treat! Embrace the opportunity to offer alms to the hundreds of saffron-robed monks - a truly awe-inspiring sight! Afterwards, see the town come to life during a visit to the bustling morning ...
Meals: Breakfast
Your tour draws to a close after breakfast, with private airport transfers timed to meet your onward flight.
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- Ho Chi Minh City: The Reverie Saigon is a luxury hotel in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Renowned for its beautiful interior designs, The Reverie Saigon also raises the bar for services and accommodations in Vietnam.
- Hue: Pilgrimage Village is ideally located in the quiet countryside, within a rustic village setting, surrounding by lush tranquil gardens, yet still near famous historical landmarks. The resort embodies the subtle connection of traditional, stylish and modern art concepts.
- Halong Bay: Jasmine Cruise Halong Bay sets the standard for services and amenities on the bay. Fitted out in the 1930′s Indochine style, the Halong Jasmine features spacious cabins, restaurant, lounge and uninterrupted views of the bay.
- Hanoi: Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi is an award-winning colonial and neo-classical luxury hotel, located in the heart of the old city, near Hoan Kiem Lake and the magnificent Opera House.
- Luang Prabang: The delightful Belmond La Résidence Phou Vao offers vistas across the sacred mountains, providing a calm, tranquil ambience. Designed in a traditional style, this intimate hotel offers delcious local cuisine and an open-air spa beside a water lily pool.
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- 21-8 days - 30%
- 7-1 days - 50%
- Day of departure/no show - 100%
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