ROCS Holidays - 19-Day Timeless Vietnam

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19 Day Timeless Vietnam A Land Of Staggering Natural Beauty And Cultural Complexities

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19 DAYS 16 TH DECEMBER 2025 - 03 RD JANUARY 2026 Visiting: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Avana Retreat, Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh), Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta

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DAY 1 MALTA – VIETNAM

Flight departure from Malta International Airport for your flight to Vietnam.

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DAY 2 HANOI

Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to your Hotel for check in. Meanwhile, you can get a first impression of Hanoi.

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     5* GRAND MERCURE HANOI HOTEL

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DAY 3 HANOI (B)

After breakfast, start the Hanoi tour the capital of Vietnam, the only Asian city with tree-lined avenues, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The tour includes the view of the Temple of Literature, the first university in the country, founded in 1070 and considered the symbol of Hanoi, we will continue with the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Monday), where you can admire a varied and interesting collection of Vietnamese culture. We will move to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: visiting the outside of it from Ba Dinh Square, we will continue to the Single Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 by Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who reigned from 1028 to 1054. Built of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed in the likeness of a lotus flower leaf in honor of Buddha. Afternoon, we will have an experience with flowers and their traditional way of decorating them. Visit a handcrafted flower shop to see how the bouquets are made, how this beautiful and traditional Vietnamese spiritual art is passed down and preserved, and how it has come down to us generation after generation. Guests will learn to recognize exotic flowers while enjoying preparing a spiritual flower offering. Later visit the Ngoc Son temple located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Finally, we will take a panoramic ride on a cycle pousse through the old quarter of Hanoi, also known as the neighborhood of the 36 streets, since in its time it was known for the craft of the artisans who inhabited them and for the workshops that were there.

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DAY 4 HANOI - MAI CHAU - AVANA RETREAT (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, a little more than 3 hours from Hanoi, the landscape changes completely and we enter the “real rural Vietnam”, we are on our way to Mai Chau. This province is well known for the beauty of its landscape, with its wonderful panoramic views, beautiful valleys, rice terraces and the famous houses built on pillars (stilt houses). Along the way we will make some stops to take pictures of these breathtaking landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere. We will have a coffee in the village of Hoa Binh, and then continue to Mai Chau where the ethnic groups of this region live with their particular houses built on stilts with palm roofs and bamboo floors. We will walk through these characteristic villages to discover the routine of the local tribes, as well as to admire the elaboration of their beautiful and colorful “Tho Cam” fabrics used to make their clothes. In the afternoon, we will take a bike ride through the rice fields.

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     5* AVANA RETREAT

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DAY 5 MAI CHAU - AVANA RETREAT - LOCAL VILLAGE WALK (EASY) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. For guests seeking a private exploration of Mai Chau, this pleasant walk will give you a memorable experience of some of the most peaceful countryside sceneries. With a guide walking alongside, you will slowly meander through ethnic villages, deserted country roads, and a hanging bridge, and stretch your legs on paddy rice fields. Along the way, your guide will provide an insight into the lives of local people and the region’s picturesque landscape. Duration: 2 hours Experience: Private Difficulty level: Easy Number of kilometers: 3km Difference in height: From the height of 100m up to 300m Afternoon at leisure to contemplate the beauty of Mai Chau or enjoy the Complimentary usage of Fitness Center, Library, Stilt House Museum, Yoga House at the Avana Retreat Mai Chau. above the sea level. Back to the resort.

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DAY 6 MAI CHAU - AVANA RETREAT - HOA LU - TAM COC (NINH BÌNH) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will leave Mai Chau for Ninh Binh province. After 4-hours-drive aprox, we will arrive in Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam around the 10th century. Along the way, you will see countless rice fields dotted with karst rock formations and limestone caves (this area is also known as the Dry Halong). Visit Hoa Lu - the former royal capital of Vietnam. Visit the 10th century King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple, discovering the heroic stories of these two kings in the Chinese wars. Afterwards, go to Tam Coc (10 km from Hoa Lu). Free time at leisure.

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     5* EMERALDA RESORT TAM COC

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DAY 7 TAM COC (NINH BINH) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Hang Múa with 500 steps to the top of Múa Mountain. At the top, you will be able to contemplate all the beauty of Hoa Lu. Return Tam Coc, (which means three caves) and in a typical boat of the area, where the locals paddle with their feet, we will take a ninety-minute boat ride through beautiful landscapes of rice fields and the famous three caves: Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi. Afternoon, you take a gentle bike ride in the countryside to visit Thai Vi Temple. We will be back to the Hotel around 17.30/18 hours.

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DAY 8 TAM COC (NINH BINH) – HALONG BAY (B,L,D) After breakfast, depart by road (3 hours aprox) towards Halong Bay, a journey through the rich agricultural lands of the Red River Delta, its landscape of rice fields and water buffalo, an example of rural and traditional life, will be your first encounter with the authentic Rural Vietnam. Arrival in Halong and embarkation aboard the Cruise a traditional wooden boat, “junco”. Enjoy lunch (buffet) on the cruise. After lunch, we will continue sailing and discovering the many islands of the Bay such as that of the Turtle, that of the Dog, the Head of Man, etc. Enjoy free time. Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sun terrace. Dinner (set menu) on board. Overnight on board. Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

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     5* GRAND PIONEER CRUISE

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DAY 9 HALONG - HA NOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG - HOI AN (BRUNCH) We continue sailing through the bay enjoying its unique landscapes. At sunrise and for those interested there is a Tai Chi class on board on the solarium terrace. We will have a good brunch to recharge our batteries and start our return to land. We disembark at the Halong Pier, from where we transfer to Hanoi by road to the airport (2.5 hours aprox) to take the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we have the direct transfer (35km, 30 minutes) to Hoi An for check in at the Hotel. In the evening, stroll through the old streets of Hoi An and take a boat ride and experience the lantern release activity on the Hoài River.

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     5* HOTEL ROYAL HOI AN, GALLERY

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DAY 10 HOI AN (B)

After breakfast, we begin the visit of the city of Hoi An, an important commercial port of Asia in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle have changed little in recent years. We will take a boat ride on the Thu Bon river, passing through the small villages that border the river. Arrival in the old quarter, from where we start the walk through the center of the old city to visit Phung Hung (Old house of the merchants), the Japanese covered bridge, with more than 400 years old, the Phuc Kien room, the old Casa Tan Ky, with traditional architecture, the silk workshop and the history museum of the city “Sa Huynh”. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, stroll through the colorful downtown market or do some shopping.

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DAY 11 HOI AN – BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – HOI AN (B) After breakfast, pick up at your hotel and departure by private bus to Ba Na Hills. Shortly after we will arrive at the cable car station. Experience the pristine scenery of Ba Na Mountain (by walking and via cable cars) that will leave you happily amazed. The Golden Bridge is part of the Sun World theme park. Here you can visit a replica of a medieval French town with gardens and old wine cellars, plus the Linh Ung pagoda with a 27m high Buddha statue. We now head to the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na and enjoy a spectacular view of Da Nang, then we visit the Golden Bridge.” After the visits, return Hoi An, free time at leisure.

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DAY 12 HOI AN - DA NANG – HUE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to Da Nang, panoramic visit to Danang city, Linh Ung Pagoda with the beautiful view of the city and the charming coast of the Son Tra Peninsula. We will continue by road to Hue, ancient Vietnamese imperial capital, through the Hai Van pass (ocean of clouds) and the picturesque beach of Lang Co. Arrival in Hue, visit the most spectacular tomb in the city of Hue, the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Nearby, you will pass through the village of Thuy Xuân, famous for its traditional handicraft of incense making, and Thien Mu Pagoda.

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     5* SILK PATH GRAND HUE

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DAY 13 HUE (B)

Breakfast at the hotel. City day tour at the UNESCO-Heritage Imperial Citadel. Continue to discover the tranquil gardens and traditional buildings of the region. Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, a Nguyen Dynasty ruler well known for his opposition to any French involvement in Vietnam. Explore his remarkable tomb, admiring the imposing architecture and gorgeous forest setting while learning more about this historic leader. Continue to Khai Dinh’s tomb for a tour of this equally remarkable complex. Admire the blend of traditional Vietnamese design with European touches, which makes it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Continue the trip with a visit to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s last emperor who ruled until 1955. It was built in 1917 with French architectural styles. After the war, the building was seriously damaged and it was recently restored as part of a German Government aid project. Get a chance to get an overview of life of a Royal family through the bedroom, entertainment rooms and library. Before heading back to the hotel, take time to browse the stalls at Dong Ba Market.

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DAY 14 HUE - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon). Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel for check in.

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     5* MAI HOUSE, SAIGON

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     5* THE REVERIE SAIGON

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DAY 15 HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS - HO CHI MINH CITY (B) transfer to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War, then we return to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon we visit Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, where we will see: the Reunification Palace (exterior visit), the old Central Post Office, Nguyen Hue Street and the City Hall. Later you can have an authentic Vietnamese “coffee”. which is the best way to end the day. After breakfast,

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DAY 16 HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and depart for the spectacular Mekong Delta. The delta is about two-hours drive from the bustling and lively streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Once in the Mekong Ben Tre, we will take a boat that will take us through the narrow canals, surrounded by dense vegetation to the heart of the Delta. It is a particular world where life develops around the river. Throughout the day, we will taste various local products, such as exotic native fruits grown in the Delta’s orchards, or coconut candies handmade in family owned factories. Then we will return to the river bank from where we will take a ride in a typical vehicle in the area to see closely the characteristics of the place; then we will take a boat with oars through the channels where we can appreciate from the inside the life of the delta and quiet day to day. Optional: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Hotel, with a supplement

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DAY 17 HO CHI MINH (B)

Breakfast at the Hotel.

Free time at leisure, or for your own exploration of the city.

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DAY 18 HO CHI MINH (B)

Breakfast, check out of rooms and time at leisure until the time of transfer to the airport to take your departure flight home.

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DAY 19 MALTA

Arrival in Malta

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Timeless Vietnam Visiting: Hanoi, Mai Chau, Avana Retreat, Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), Hoa Lu (Ninh Binh), Halong Bay, Da Nang, Hoi An, Hue, Ho Chi Minh, Cu Chi Tunnels, Mekong Delta DAY 1 - MALTA – VIETNAM € 5192pp 16 DEC 2025 - 03 JAN 2026 19 DAY GUIDED TOUR FROM

there. DAY 4 – HANOI - MAI CHAU - AVANA RETREAT (B) Breakfast at the hotel. After breakfast, a little more than 3 hours from Hanoi, the landscape changes completely and we enter the “real rural Vietnam”, we are on our way to Mai Chau. This province is well known for the beauty of its landscape, with its wonderful panoramic views, beautiful valleys, rice terraces and the famous houses built on pillars (stilt houses). Along the way we will make some stops to take pictures of these breathtaking landscapes and the peaceful atmosphere. We will have a coffee in the village of Hoa Binh, and then continue to Mai Chau where the ethnic groups of this region live with their particular houses built on stilts with palm roofs and bamboo floors. We will walk through these characteristic villages to discover the routine of the local tribes, as well as to admire the elaboration of their beautiful and colorful “Tho Cam” fabrics used to make their clothes. In the afternoon, we will take a bike ride through the rice fields. DAY 5 – MAI CHAU - AVANA RETREAT - LOCAL VILLAGE WALK (EASY) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. For guests seeking a private exploration of Mai Chau, this pleasant walk will give you a memorable experience of some of the most peaceful countryside sceneries. With a guide walking alongside, you will slowly meander through ethnic villages, deserted country roads, and a hanging bridge, and stretch your legs on paddy rice fields. Along the way, your guide will provide an insight into the lives of local people and the region’s picturesque landscape. Duration: 2 hours Experience: Private Difficulty level: Easy Number of kilometers: 3km

Difference in height: From the height of 100m up to 300m above the sea level. Back to the resort. Afternoon at to contemplate the beauty of Mai Chau or enjoy the Complimentary usage of Fitness Center, Library, Stilt House Museum, Yoga House at the Avana Retreat Mai Chau. DAY 6 - MAI CHAU - AVANA RETREAT - HOA LU - TAM COC (NINH BÌNH) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Today you will leave Mai Chau for Ninh Binh province. After 4-hours-drive aprox, we will arrive in Hoa Lu, the former capital of Vietnam around the 10th century. Along the way, you will see countless rice fields dotted with karst rock formations and limestone caves (this area is also known as the Dry Halong). Visit Hoa Lu - the former royal capital of Vietnam. Visit the 10th century King Dinh Temple and King Le Temple, discovering the heroic stories of these two kings in the Chinese wars. Afterwards, go to Tam Coc (10 km from Hoa Lu). Free time at leisure. DAY 7 - TAM COC (NINH BINH) (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Visit the Hang Múa with 500 steps to the top of Múa Mountain. At the top, you will be able to contemplate all the beauty of Hoa Lu. Return Tam Coc, (which means three caves) and in a typical boat of the area, where the locals paddle with their feet, we will take a ninety-minute boat ride through beautiful landscapes of rice fields and the famous three caves: Hang Ca, Hang Giua and Hang Cuoi. Afternoon, you take a gentle bike ride in the countryside to visit Thai Vi Temple. We will be back to the Hotel around 17.30/18 hours. DAY 8 - TAM COC (NINH BINH) – HALONG BAY (B,L,D) leisure

Flight departure from Malta International Airport for your flight to Vietnam. DAY 2 - HANOI Arrival in Hanoi and transfer to your Hotel for check in. Meanwhile, you can get a first impression of Hanoi. DAY 3 - HANOI CITY TOUR (B) After breakfast, start the Hanoi tour the capital of Vietnam, the only Asian city with tree lined avenues, French colonial architecture, peaceful lakes and oriental temples. The tour includes the view of the Temple of Literature, the first university in the country, founded in 1070 and considered the symbol of Hanoi, we will continue with the Museum of Ethnology (closed on Monday), where you can admire a varied and interesting collection of Vietnamese culture. We will move to the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum: visiting the outside of it from Ba Dinh Square, we will continue to the Single Pillar Pagoda, built in 1049 by Emperor Ly Thai Tong, who reigned from 1028 to 1054, Built of wood on a single stone pillar, it is designed in the likeness of a lotus flower leaf in honor of Buddha. Afternoon, we will have an experience with flowers and their traditional way of decorating them. Visit a handcrafted flower shop to see how the bouquets are made, how this beautiful and traditional Vietnamese spiritual art is passed down and preserved, and how it has come down to us generation after generation. Guests will learn to recognize exotic flowers while enjoying preparing a spiritual flower offering. Later visit the Ngoc Son temple located in the middle of Hoan Kiem Lake. Finally, we will take a panoramic ride on a cycle pousse through the old quarter of Hanoi, also known as the neighborhood of the 36 streets, since in its time it was known for the craft of the artisans who inhabited them and for the workshops that were

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After breakfast, depart by road (3 hours aprox) towards Halong Bay, a journey through the rich agricultural lands of the Red River Delta, its landscape of rice fields and water buffalo, an example of rural and traditional life, will be your first encounter with the authentic Rural Vietnam. Arrival in Halong and embarkation aboard the Cruise a traditional wooden boat, “junco”. Enjoy lunch (buffet) on the cruise. After lunch, we will continue sailing and discovering the many islands of the Bay such as that of the Turtle, that of the Dog, the Head of Man, etc. Enjoy free time. Vietnamese cooking demonstration on the sun terrace. Dinner (set menu) on board. Overnight on board. Note: Cruise itinerary is subject to change without prior notice. DAY 9 - HALONG - HANOI - FLIGHT TO DA NANG - HOI AN (BRUNCH) We continue sailing through the bay enjoying its unique landscapes. At sunrise and for those interested there is a Tai Chi class on board on the solarium terrace. We will have a good brunch to recharge our batteries and start our return to land. We disembark at the Halong Pier, from where we transfer to Hanoi by road to the airport (2.5 hours aprox) to take the flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we have the direct transfer (35km, 30 minutes) to Hoi An for check in at the Hotel. In the evening, stroll through the old streets of Hoi An and take a boat ride and experience the

lantern release activity on the Hoài River DAY 10 - HOI AN (B) After breakfast, we begin the visit of the city of Hoi An, an important commercial port of Asia in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, whose architecture and relaxed lifestyle have changed little in recent years, we will take a boat ride on the Thu Bon river , passing through the small villages that border the river. Arrival in the old quarter, from where we start the walk through the center of the old city to visit Phung Hung (Old house of the merchants), the Japanese covered bridge, with more than 400 years old, the Phuc Kien room, the old Casa Tan Ky, with traditional architecture, the silk workshop and the history museum of the city “Sa Huynh”. Free afternoon to enjoy the beach, stroll through the colorful downtown market or do some shopping. DAY 11 - HOI AN – BA NA HILLS – GOLDEN BRIDGE – HOI AN (B) After breakfast, pick up at your hotel and departure by private bus to Ba Na Hills. Shortly after we will arrive at the cable car station. Experience the pristine scenery of Ba Na Mountain (by walking and via cable cars) that will leave you happily amazed. The Golden Bridge is part of the Sun World theme park. Here you can visit a replica of a medieval French town with gardens and old wine cellars, plus the Linh Ung pagoda with a 27m high Buddha statue. We now head to the second cable car station, to go to the top of Ba Na and enjoy a spectacular view of Da Nang, then we visit the Golden Bridge.” After the visits, return Hoi An, free

time at leisure. DAY 12 - HOI AN - DA NANG – HUE (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Then transfer to Da Nang, panoramic visit to Danang city, Linh Ung Pagoda with the beautiful view of the city and the charming coast of the Son Tra Peninsula. We will continue by road to Hue, ancient Vietnamese imperial capital, through the Hai Van pass (ocean of clouds) and the picturesque beach of Lang Co. Arrival in Huế, visit the most spectacular tomb in the city of Hue, the tomb of Emperor Tu Duc. Nearby, you will pass through the village of Thuỷ Xuân, famous for its traditional handicraft of incense making, and Thien Mu Pagoda. DAY 13 - HUE (B) Breakfast at the hotel. City day tour at the UNESCO-Heritage Imperial Citadel. Continue to discover the tranquil gardens and traditional buildings of the region. Visit the tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, a Nguyen Dynasty ruler well known for his opposition to any French involvement in Vietnam. Explore his remarkable tomb, admiring the imposing architecture and gorgeous forest setting while learning more about this historic leader. Continue to Khai Dinh’s tomb for a tour of this equally remarkable complex. Admire the blend of traditional Vietnamese design with European touches, which makes it unique from the other tombs in Hue. Continue the trip with a visit to An Dinh Palace, the private residence of Khai Dinh, Vietnam’s last emperor who ruled until 1955. It was built in 1917 with French architectural styles. After the war, the building was seriously damaged and it was recently restored as part of

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a German Government aid project. Get a chance to get an overview of life of a Royal family through the bedroom, entertainment rooms and library. Before heading back to the hotel, take time to browse the stalls at Dong Ba Market. DAY 14 - HUE - FLIGHT TO HO CHI MINH (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to Airport for flight to Ho Chi Minh City (former Saigon). Upon arrival transfer to the Hotel for check in. DAY 15 - HO CHI MINH - CU CHI TUNNELS - HO CHI MINH CITY(B) After breakfast, transfer to visit the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War, then we return to Ho Chi Minh City. In the afternoon we visit Ho Chi Minh City, still called Saigon by many locals, where we will see: the Reunification Palace (exterior visit), the old Central Post Office, Nguyễn Huệ Street and the City Hall. Later you can have an authentic Vietnamese “coffee”. which is the best way to end the day. DAY 16 - HO CHI MINH – MEKONG DELTA - HO CHI MINH CITY (B) Breakfast at the hotel. Pick up from your hotel and depart for the spectacular Mekong Delta. The delta is about two-hours drive from the bustling and lively

streets of Ho Chi Minh City. Once in the Mekong Ben Tre, we will take a boat that will take us through the narrow canals, surrounded by dense vegetation to the heart of the Delta. It is a particular world where life develops around the river. Throughout the day, we will taste various local products, such as exotic native fruits grown in the Delta’s orchards, or coconut candies handmade in family-owned factories. Then we will return to the river bank from where we will take a ride in a typical vehicle in the area to see closely the characteristics of the place; then we will take a boat with oars through the channels where we can appreciate from the inside the life of the delta and quiet day to day. Optional: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Hotel, with a supplement DAY 17 - HO CHI MINH (B) Breakfast at the Hotel. Free time at leisure, or for your own exploration of the city DAY 18 – HO CHI MINH (B) Breakfast, check out of rooms and time at leisure until the time of transfer to the airport to take your departure flight home. .

PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON OPTION 1: DELUXE 5*

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WITH GRAND PIONEERS CRUISE

OPTION 2:

DELUXE 5* €5725 WITH GRAND PIONEERS CRUISE & THE REVERIE SAIGON

OUR PACKAGE INCLUDES P INTERNATIONAL FLIGHTS FROM MALTA – HANOI AND SAIGON – MALTA VIA DUBAI ON EMIRATES AIRLINES IN ECONOMY CLASS P INTERNAL FLIGHTS WITH VIETNAM AIRLINES FROM HANOI – HUE AND DANANG - SAIGON IN ECONOMY CLASS P AIRLINE TAXES AND CHARGES P ACCOMMODATION IN THE PLANNED HOTELS (OR SIMILAR) WITH BREAKFAST. P VISITS AS PER ITINERARY WITH A LOCAL ENGLISH-SPEAKING GUIDE P LAND ROUTE ACCORDING TO THE PROGRAM BY PRIVATE MINIBUS (25-29 SEATS) WITH AIR CONDITIONING. P MEALS MENTIONED: BREAKFAST AT HOTELS + SOME MEALS ON THE CRUISE IN HA LONG BAY P ALL TICKETS AS INDICATED IN THE TOUR; BICYCLES IN MAI CHÂU & TAM COC; CABLE CARS IN BANA HILLS (DA NANG); P POUSSE BIKE RIDE IN HANOI, SHARED BOAT IN HA LONG BAY, PRIVATE BOAT RIDE IN TAM COC (HOA LU); ON THE THU BON RIVER IN HOIAN & MEKONG DELTA; P A BOTTLE OF WATER AND TOWEL PER DAY OF EXCURSION

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P GOVERNMENT TAX P INSOLVENCY FUND OPTIONAL EXTRAS (PRICE PER PERSON): NEW YEAR’S EVE DINNER AT HOTEL IN HO CHI MINH FAST TRACK SERVICE ON ARRIVAL VIETNAM FAST TRACK VIP WITH LUGGAGE ASSISTANCE

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*AIR FARES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE

DAY 18 – MALTA Arrival in Malta

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All quoted prices are per person unless otherwise specifically indicated. Please note that all prices and packages quoted are subject to the ROCS Travel terms and conditions listed at ROCS Travel Terms and Conditions. All prices are in EUR and are subject to change without any prior notice. ROCS Travel reserves the right to discontinue any offer at any time without prior notice. Additional terms and conditions may apply.

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