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Welcome to Vietnam

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When to visit Vietnam’s climate is as varied as its geography. Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Hanoi and Halong Bay, and promise moderate temperatures with little rain. Spring and early summer months are usually warm and dry in Danang and Hoi An. Currency: Vietnamese Dong (VND). Credit cards are accepted although small local businesses often only accept cash. Languages: Vietnamese is the official language; English is widely spoken in tourist areas. At a glance Emirates gateways: Ho Chi Minh Tan Son Nhat International Airport Hanoi Noi Bai International Airport Distance from airport to city centre: Hanoi: 45 kilometres Ho Chi Minh City: 8 kilometres Time zone: GMT +7 hours wallowing water buffalo, floating markets, and a languid pace of life. A great escape from the hustle and bustle of Ho Chi Minh City. The Mekong River Delta is an area characterised by verdant paddy fields,

Sultry jungles, endless beaches and ancient cities create the backdrop to a trip to Vietnam, a country with a complex, diverse culture that resonates a rich experience. From the traditional lifestyle of indigenous hill tribes to the scrumptious flavours of the local cuisine, Vietnam is an exotic delight to the senses. VIETNAM Be there

Highlights of Vietnam 8 days/7 nights – Air and chauffeur- driven private tour Visit the intriguing Old Quarter in the picturesque capital city of Hanoi, view awe-inspiring seascapes in Halong Bay, explore the ancient town of Hoi An and get a fascinating insight into life along the Mekong Delta. Day 1: Hanoi You will be met on arrival at Hanoi International Airport and transferred to your hotel, where you can enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure. Day 2: Hanoi Discover the historical and cultural attractions of Hanoi such as the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, the One-Pillar Pagoda, the Temple of Literature and the Ngoc Son Temple during a half-day Hanoi city tour. In the afternoon, visit Bat Trang ceramic village where you can make your own piece of pottery. Day 3: Hanoi – Halong Bay (180 kilometres) In the morning transfer to Halong City, where you embark on an overnight cruise to one of the most scenic areas of the world – Halong Bay – a dramatic seascape of over 2,000 limestone karsts. Day 4: Halong Bay – Hanoi – Hoi An After breakfast, disembark and transfer to Hanoi Airport for your flight to Da Nang. From Da Nang Airport you will

be transferred to your hotel in the enchanting town of Hoi An. Day 5: Hoi An Explore more of Vietnamese culture by making local handcrafts or discover the ancient city of Hue on a full-day tour. Day 6: Hoi An – Ho Chi Minh City Transfer to Da Nang Airport for your flight to Ho Chi Minh City followed by a transfer to your hotel. Explore cultural and historical sites such as Chinatown, Thien Hau Market, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum on a half-day city tour. Day 7: Ho Chi Minh City Cruise in a sampan, taking in the sights of the local market and get a glimpse of daily life along the mighty Mekong Delta. Day 8: Ho Chi Minh Enjoy a final day at leisure before your transfer to the airport for your onward flight.

China

Hanoi

Sapa

Myanmar

Halong Bay

GULF OF TONKIN

SOUTH CHINA SEA

Hue

Laos

Da Nang Hoi An

Thailand

Vietnam

Cambodia

Nha Tang

Ho Chi Minh City

GULF OF THAILAND

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