Day 1 - Fly overnight from London Heathrow
to Ho Chi Minh City, via Bangkok
Day 2 - Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City - 3 nights at
the Park Hyatt Hotel
Formerly known as Saigon until after the Vietnam War, the city
has some wonderful sites, such as the Giac Lam Pagoda Buddhist
temple, Notre Dame Cathedral and the War Remnants Museum. Take a
half day trip to visit the underground Chu Chi Tunnels or just
relax and enjoy this bustling and vibrant city.
Day 5 - Ho Chi Minh City to Nha Trang - 3 nights
at the Six Senses Hideaway at Ninh Van
Bay
Situated near Nha Trang, which enjoys the welldeserved
reputation of having the best climate in Vietnam (with an estimated
250 days of sunshine a year), the Six Senses Hideaway sits on
dramatic Ninh Van Bay, overlooking the South China Sea. While here,
why not experience the local culture and visit some of the
villages? Be aware if you are planning a visit between October and
February, that this is the rainy season!
Day 8 - Nha Trang to Hanoi - 3 nights at the
Sofitel Metropole Hanoi
Located in the heart of Vietnam's elegant capital, the Sofitel
Metropole has been a celebrated landmark since the turn of the 20th
century. Dotted with hundreds of pagodas and tree-lined boulevards,
the best way to visit the city is on a cyclo-rickshaw. While in the
area, why not take a day trip to Ha Long Bay (literally 'Descending
Dragon Bay') to see the limestone cliffs and dramatic scenery?
Day 11- Hanoi to Luang Prabang - 3
nights at Amantaka
Luang Prabang has been described as the most wellpreserved
traditional city in Southeast Asia. It includes such sites as Wat
Xieng Thong, considered to be Luang Prabang's most magnificent
temple, Wat Wisunalat (often called Wat Vixoun) which is one of the
city's oldest temples, and Mount Phousi or Phousi Hill which sits
at the centre of Luang Prabang and offers stunning views of this
UNESCO World Heritage City, its elegantly crafted temples and the
confluence of the Mekong and Nam Khan Rivers.
Day 14- Luang Prabang to Siem Reap - 3
nights at Amansara
Amansara lies in the former guesthouse of King Sihanouk: he
commissioned the building to enable visiting dignitaries to be
close to and embrace the ancient ruins and temples. You cannot
visit this region without going to Angkor, which is a fascinating
blend of exquisite stone carving and jungle and was the culmination
of five centuries of the Khmer civilisation. Our tip - make sure
you get up early to see the sunrise over Angkor Wat.
Day 17 -Siem Reap to London Heathrow, via
Bangkok