Day by Day

Day 1 London – Ho Chi Minh

Fly overnight from the UK to Ho Chi Minh with Vietnam Airlines.

Day 2 Ho Chi Minh

Arrive in the morning in to Ho Chi Minh Airport. You will be met and transferred to your city hotel and spend the rest of the day relaxing after your flight from the UK.

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh

Today will be spent on your FREE half day cu chi Tunnels tour - Embark on an exhilarating journey full of culture, history, architecture and beauty. This fascinating tour visits the Cu Chi's incredible Tunnels (70km northwest of HCM City), an amazing complex of underground tunnels used during the Vietnam War. The Cu Chi tunnels were built by local fighters during the Indochina conflict as a base from which the Viet Cong could operate from close to the Southern Vietnamese capital. Initial construction started in 1948 when the Viet Minh required somewhere to hide from French air attacks and by 1965. The Cu Chi tunnel complex was estimated to consist of 200km's of incredible tunnels. Discover the shocking remains of hospitals, schools, meeting rooms, kitchens and sleeping quarters. You will find out how life was difficult for the inhabitants and to protect themselves against outside intruders bobby traps were laid throughout the complex. American soldiers used the term ''Black Echo'' to describe the conditions within the tunnels. For the Viet Cong, life in the tunnels was difficult. Air, food and water were scarce and the tunnels were infested with ants, poisonous centipedes, scorpions, spiders and vermin. Most of the time, soldiers would spend the day in the tunnels working or resting and come out only at night to scavenge for supplies, tend their crops, or engage the enemy in battle.

Your guide will tell you all about these stories while you wander round the amazing tunnels where history has happened. You will learn more about the conditions the Vietnamese people lived in, the hardships they faced and the amazing ingenuity employed to maintain life in the tunnels.

The Cu Chi Tunnels have been widened in places for visitors, (and the traps have been marked for your safety!), however they can still be dark, hot and claustrophobic inside so please bear this in mind if you do not like enclosed spaces. For those who choose to stay above the ground there are plenty of easily accessible rooms and excavated areas to visit. Above-ground attractions include caged monkeys, vendors selling souvenirs, and a shooting range where visitors can fire a number of assault rifles, such as the M16 rifle or AK-47, as well as a light machine gun like the M60.

This fascinating tour is essential on any holiday itinerary for those who love history, culture and are up for some adventure!

Day 4 Ho Chi Minh

You have one last full day here to spend at your leisure.

Day 5 Ho Chi Minh to Phan Thiet

This morning your transfer will pick you up from the airport and take you to Phan Thiet where you will spend 7 nights at the Princess dAnnam resort and spa. When you arrive enjoy the day at leisure.

Day 6-9 Princess DAnnam resort and spa

This luxurious resort basks in its idyllic setting on the pristine bay of Khe Ga facing a century-old French lighthouse. This luxurious haven was designed by the world-renowned Tan Hock Beng and epitomises the elegance of the French colonial era with an enchanting fusion of French and Vietnamese 'art de vivre'. The resort exudes flawless beauty and serenity with its award-winning architecture blending harmoniously with its natural environment. The captivating villas create a feeling of intimacy and quiescence, featuring a lavish Vietnamese style. Guests are whisked away to a veritable paradise and wrapped in luxury and tranquility, whether relaxing in the elegant surroundings of the villas, indulging in invigorating treatments in the Spa or simply lying by the pool revelling in the indescribable beauty of their surroundings

Day 10 Princess DAnnam resort and spa to Bangkok

This morning your transfer will pick you up and take you to the airport ready for your flight to Bangkok. When you arrive a transfer will be waiting to pick you up and take you to your hotel. When you have checked in enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 11 Bangkok

When traveling to a new destination we encorage exploring and discovering.So why not book yourself one of the many trips/tours we have on offer for Bangkok.These are a great way of seeing the best Bangkok has to offer. These can all be purchased from The Internet Traveller before you travel saving you money and hassle when you get there. Please see the 'Things to do 'tab for all options.

We recommend doing the' floating markets of Bangkok' tour. See description below.

Start your day at the world famous floating market of "Damnern Saduak", which is located about 100 km southwest of Bangkok. There are countless floating markets throughout the country, many within a couple of hours of the capital. The colourfully clad merchants at these lively markets paddle along congested canals in sturdy canoes laden with fresh fruits and vegetables to sell to shoppers on the banks. There is a lot of chatter and activity - bargaining is common - that's all part of the fun - but don't expect to get the price down more than a few baht. From fruits and flowers to everyday needs, it leaves nothing to be desired, althought it is now somewhat over commercialized. You visit the lively market at itsbest, early in the morning, before the crowds arrive and the day's heat breaks. This is an exciting and fun way to see the local life and to go bargain hunting.

Day 12 Bangkok

Today you can explore Bangkok at your leisure and maybe visit the city’s temples or the Grand Palace. Take a trip to the Bridge on the River Kwai or even take a Thai Cooking class or travel around the city on a Tuk Tuk. There are also fabulous shops to grab those last minute bargains.

Day 13 Bangkok to Hua Hin

This morning your transfer will pick you up to start your 2 hour road journey to the coastal area of Hua Hin. When you arrive settle into your hotel and enjoy the evening at leisure.

Day 14 – 18 Hua Hin

Your days at leisure can be spent by simply relaxing on the one of the many beautiful beaches or exploring the many sights of this region.

Day 19 Hua Hun to Bangkok to London

This morning your road transfer will pick you up and take you to Bangkok airport ready for your flight home.

Arrive back into the UK after an amazing holiday.