“A touch of Vietnam” is designed for holiday makers who have only a short vacation and business travellers who wish to do some brief sightseeing. This is too quick a journey to fully discover the whole country, but the lively image of Vietnam, with an intriguing history, friendly people and an endeavour to move forward to a better future will remain in their memory. The journey will take them to major cities in Vietnam: dynamic Ho Chi Minh City, poetic Hue, bustling Danang, ancient Hoi An, picturesque Halong and peaceful Hanoi where they will find different ways of life and different customs and practices.

This trip is intended for those who are keen to see Vietnam’s major places of interest but have limited time. The 10-day journey features the green and riverine world of the Mekong Delta, the hustle and bustle of Saigon in contrast to the romance and peacefulness of Hue (the last dynastic capital), the mystical Cham holy land of My Son, the quaint town of Hoi An, the imaginary world of Halong Bay and finally the image of both the new and the old city of Hanoi. They will be amazed by the charm of Vietnam’s unspoilt nature as well as the simplicity of Vietnamese personality, which retains and condenses everlasting Asian characteristics. The tour also offers wonderful souvenir shopping opportunities.

The winding road along Vietnam’s coastline connecting the country’s important cities and towns has borne witness to many twists and turns in her recent history. Built in the 18th century by Vietnamese foot soldiers and mandarins, it was called the Mandarin Road. From the hectic traffic and fast business pace of Ho Chi Minh City to pristine beaches in Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Danang,... and historical sites in Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi, the Mandarin Road will be with visitors wherever they go. Visitors will set foot on a virgin expanse of land between Dong Hoi and Ninh Binh and find the local people and landscape exotic beyond imagination. Sixteen days of travelling along this backbone route will entitle them to tell people sometime that “I have been there and have learnt more about Vietnam”.

This tour is special for those who like to admire new destinations across Vietnam from Dien Bien Phu, Cat Ba Island to Phu Quoc Island. A combination of historical vestiges, outstanding natural beauty, daily life activities and resort facilities surely attracts everyone. The great value that the trip offers is an opportunity to visit the former battle of Dien Bien Phu, now can easily access from Hanoi by increasing flights, marked the end of the French colonialism in the Indochina. Cat Ba Island in the south of Halong Bay and Phu Quoc Island in the Gulf of Thailand, venues for relaxation and watersports became more popular for all tastes with new transportation routes and cosy beach resorts. There is also much to see and do in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta.

The winding road along Vietnam’s coastline connecting the country’s important cities and towns has borne witness to many twists and turns in her recent history. Built in the 18th century by Vietnamese foot soldiers and mandarins, it was called the Mandarin Road. From the hectic traffic and fast business pace of Ho Chi Minh City to pristine beaches in Phan Thiet, Nha Trang, Qui Nhon, Danang,... and historical sites in Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi, the Mandarin Road will be with visitors wherever they go. Moreover, visitors will also set foot on the legendary Ho Chi Minh Road (just opened in late 2003) and find the local people and landscape exotic beyond imagination. Sixteen days of travelling along these historic and backbone routes will entitle them to tell people sometime that “I have been there and have learnt more about Vietnam”.

This popular 9-day programme features the highlights of southern Vietnam including the cosmopolitan Ho Chi Minh City, the verdant and fertile Mekong Delta, the romantic highland city of Dalat and the sun-drenched resorts of Phan Thiet.
Every road travelled on the journey will afford visitors continually changing views: rice paddies, mountains, plateaus, sea and sand dunes, embedding in mind vivid impressions of the southern region boasting rich culture, friendly people and breath-taking scenery. Indulge themselves in the riverine life of the hospitable Mekong Delta people by visiting floating markets and tasting local fruit, enjoy the cool breeze and fresh fragrance of Dalat flowers and frolic in the gentle waves of Phan Thiet beaches.

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