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Vietnam is an utter an assault on the senses; at once dizzying, frenetic and fascinating. Conical-hatted street vendors sell their wares on the pavements outside gleaming high-rises and exquisite temples are surrounded by streets buzzing with thousands of motorbikes.
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Delve deep into the heart of the mystical east and discover the beauty and culture alive in these ancient cities, all while aboard a luxury Mekong Riv...
Departures available: 14th Jan 2012 to 22nd Dec 2012
Vietnam is flourishing as a tourist destination - and no wonder. It has everything a traveller could possibly want: stunningly rugged mountains in the north, a river-based society in the south, gorgeous beaches all along the coastline, bustling cities full of colonial architecture, tiny villages of indigenous peoples and a fascinating history.
Both Vietnam's major cities are busy and hectic, from northern Hanoi's narrow, winding streets to southern Ho Chi Minh City's wide, colonial boulevards. Food-travel is becoming increasingly popular here as the world realises how delicious the cuisine is, and the cities are great places to sample the delights.
Hanoi, Vietnam's capital city, is a mesmerising place. Its Old Quarter is a maze of tiny, winding streets divided up by produce - find Silver Street and Silk Street here, among many others. Adjacent to the Old Quarter is the vast Hoan Kiem Lake, around which locals can be seen doing their early morning exercises and T'ai Chi, and evenings see locals and tourists alike heading to the nearby theatre for a traditional Water Puppet Show. Visiting the tomb of Ho Chi Minh himself, as he lies in state, is also as popular here as visiting the traditional pagodas.
Ho Chi Minh City, on the other hand, is all tree-lined boulevards and much more modern buildings, courtesy of the French. Known during the war as Saigon, the City of Sin, it today carries a colonial elegance and sophistication. A popular trip to make from here is to the Cu Chi tunnels, where you can experience for yourself the conditions of the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War.
But travel south of Ho Chi Minh City and you find a different world: the world of the Mekong Delta. On the banks of canals of this vast river are factories, traditional houses, floating markets and a simple, peaceful way of life, all populated by people who get around in sampans, wooden canoes. Monasteries, pagodas and cathedrals can be found in this part of Vietnam, too - a mix of religions for a tolerant nation.
Vietnam is varied and beautiful - and constantly a surprise.
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For each itinerary we have created this simple guide to clearly illustrate your touring experience, from the scenic delights of the world's natural wonders to city chic with included excursions and entrances, or a comfortable blend of both.
Trafalgar Tours offer a range of first-class escorted tours including top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.
Insight Vacations provides premium-class escorted tours, enabling you to stay in the very best hotels where available, enjoying enhanced meal plans and touring on luxury coaches with fewer seats resulting in extra legroom.
Thompson's Africa offers excellent first-class escorted tours but with smaller groups ranging from only 2 passengers to 18 per group and touring in air-conditioned micro-buses for a more intimate approach.
AAT Kings, one of Australia's most respected travel companies, provides a range of first-class escorted tours in Australia and New Zealand which include top-class hotels, comprehensive itineraries, luxury transportation, delicious meal plans and knowledgeable tour directors, often joined by experienced local guides.
When you travel to South America with Brendan, you can expect first class hotels in convenient locations that provide the highest standard of service and the most up-to-date luxurious coaches available
City and Resort Breaks that allow for a more independent holiday while still matched with Milestones' unrivalled levels of service.
On board a Uniworld Boutique River Cruise ship, guests can enjoy an intimate, luxurious experience with five-star inclusions. With an average capacity of just over 130 guests and one crew member for every three guests, Uniworld's Premium Class award-winning services are recognised as the world's best.
For over 60 years, our award-winning First Class tours have been providing incredible value escorted tours, not only showing you the major sites and attractions that you would expect to see but also surprising you with exclusive Hidden Gems along the way, that only a true expert would know. Enjoy the comfort of first-class hotels, travelling by air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and restroom, included meal plans and the services of our professional Tour Directors.
From exclusive Be My Guest dining experiences to in-depth insights provided by expert local guides, our First Class tours offer an enriching travel experience where you come away with a wealth of local knowledge and a photo album packed with memories.
On a Premium Class escorted tour you'll be travelling with a smaller, more personal group of like-minded travellers (maximum 40 guests on board) on coaches featuring business-class-like legroom and spacious comfort.
And you'll be staying in superior quality hotels in the heart of every destination. We select only premium brands of major hotel groups. Your expert Tour Director will act as your 'personal concierge' throughout and will be assisted by local guides, passionate on the life and history of their own city. We include many special dining evenings such as authentic local lunches, Highlight Dinners and our unique Dine-Around experiences featuring smallgroup dining at a choice of restaurants.
At Leisure is an inspiring new style of travel offering the best expertly planned escorted tours combined with more opportunity for in-depth, authentic experiences and more freedom to go your own way than ever before. With average hotel stays of two or three nights, spend minimal time unpacking andmore time soaking up the ambience of each amazing place. You'll also enjoy a leisurely start each day with departures never earlier than 9am on travel days. At Leisure provides free time to explore each destination on your own, including complimentary hop-on/hop-off city sightseeing passes where available. Plus you'll enjoy sightseeing in major cities with a local guide assigned to more intimate groups.
Premium Gold is an exclusive collection of deluxe tours, each celebrating the fine art of luxury travel. All of the luxury hotels exude elegance and style, with many being members of the Leading Hotels of the World or other internationally recognised upmarket hotel associations. Premium Gold itineraries are leisurely-paced with relaxed stays in the most sought-after locations and with ample free time for personal exploration.
You will delight in sumptuous, authentic dining with four-course hotel dining and superb a la carte menus in some of the best gourmet restaurants. Premium Gold features smaller group sizes on tour and includes Premium Highlight sightseeing often including private tours with VIP entrances.
We have introduced a new collection of touring holidays known as 'Cost Saver', a new and exciting programme of tours offering you fantastic European experiences at an unbeatable price.
The new selection of tours cover destinations such as Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic. The perfectly balanced itineraries combine plenty of free time to explore along with First Class touches including unique Hidden Treasures.