£1829PP * FROM ONLY HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS Sail through limestone karsts aboard a traditional junk boat and walk the streets of imperial capitals. From vibrant Hanoi, the natural beauty of Halong Bay, the atmospheric imperial capital of Hue, and the charms of Hoi An to the modern day life of Saigon, experience the energy of Vietnam in 10 jam-packed days. An experienced Chief Experience Office will lead you to must-see highlights with time in between to do your own thing. Then discover Hong Kong and board Voyager of the Seas for you 4 night full board cruise. YOUR ITINERARY DAY 1,2 & 3 - HANOI Feel free to explore Hanoi before your welcome meeting on your third night. After your group introductions, your CEO will review the details of your tour. Please note that normal check-in times apply at our start hotels, but you can usually store your luggage for the day if you arrive early. DAY 4 - HANOI / HA LONG Drive to Bai Chay harbour, the jumping off point for Ha Long Bay. Thousands of islands with intricate cave systems rise dramatically from the waters. Board a traditional junk boat at Ha Long Bay harbour and sail out onto serene waters for an overnight cruise. Sail past limestone karst mountains in the junk boat and stop to visit some of the islands and caves. In the evening, devour a seafood dinner, then opt to enjoy a drink on deck under the stars. DAY 5 - HA LONG/HUẾ Enjoy breakfast on board your junk boat before a morning sail back to the port. Drive back to Hanoi for a little more time to enjoy the city before boarding an overnight train. DAY 6 - HUẾ Arrive early to Hue, once the imperial capital of Vietnam. Tour this one-time capital city and UNESCO World Heritage site. See the walled fortress and former palace, which has many palaces, gateways, courtyards, and gardens to explore. The Forbidden Purple City (modelled on China's Forbidden City) inside the citadel was once home to the imperial family and was significantly damaged during the Vietnam War. While in the city, try some local Hue specialties such as banh khoai (Hue savoury pancakes), and banh bot loc boc tom thit (thin rice paper filled with meat and shrimp). Wash it all down with a Hue beer. FREE STAYS YOUR FULL BOARD CRUISE YOUR FLIGHTS HANOI TO HO CHI MINH CITY HANOI TO HO CHI MINH CITY LAND TOUR Oodles of Noodles Demonstration and Lunch, Hoi An Hoi An Halong Bay caves entrance Halong Bay boat cruise with seafood lunch and dinner Imperial Citadel and Tomb entrance (Hue) Cu Chi Tunnels entrance and tour Internal flight All transport between destinations and to/from included activities Hotels (7 nts), sleeper train (1 nt), junk boat (1 nt) 8 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 1 dinner Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides. DEPARTING: DEC ‘19 - APR ‘20 LOOK WHAT’S INCLUDED HANOI TO HO CHI MINH CITY 37 FIND OUT MORE >