Hue

The Royal city of Hue still resonates with the glories of imperial Vietnam and is the former capital of the Nguyen Dynasty.

The city of Hue (pronounced Hway) is a blend of the old and new and largely owes its charm to its location on the Perfume River. It has an eclectic mix of old and new with modern homes found next to crumbling city walls, and modern hotels towering above the historic sights. The people of Hué are the gentlest and least aggressive in the country and the city epitomises the best of Vietnam and in a country that is disappearing under concrete. It represents a link with the past, where people live in old buildings and don’t lock their doors.

Any visit must include time to explore the vast Imperial Citadel and its palace and then to relax take time to float along the Perfume River through stunning countryside discovering fabulous tombs of the emperors.

Just north of Hue is where the border between North and South Vietnam lay before the country was reunified. Here you can explore a number of war relics and familiarise yourself with the history of the demilitarized zone and other the key sites along the Ho Chi Minh Trail. Also within easy reach are Thuan An Beach and the beautiful Than Hoan Covered Bridge.

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Angkor to the Bay

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One of our most popular tours, take a voyage of discovery from the breath-taking majesty of the temples of Angkor, through to the spectacular natural grandeur of Halong Bay, experiencing all manner of delights en route.

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2,590pp

Appreciate the very best of Vietnam’s wealth of wonderful sights with a leisurely itinerary that takes you from the verdant Mekong Delta and booming Saigon in the south to graceful Hanoi and magnificent Halong Bay in the north with captivating landscapes and rich heritage in between.

Grand Tour of Indochina

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3,690pp

Embark on a wide-ranging tour that immerses you in all the tradition, scenery, and astonishing sights of Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Stand astounded by the intricacies of Angkor, the majesty of Halong Bay and the tranquillity of Luang Prabang, and all that’s in between on this one remarkable trip.

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Time difference:GMT +7 Hours
Flight Time: Approx: 11 Hours
Visa Required: Yes if stay is over 16 days
Currency: Dong
Tel Code: +84
Official Language: Vietnamese
Main Religion: Buddhism
Airlines: Vietnam Airlines , Thai Airways , Cathay Pacific , Malaysia Airlines , Singapore Airlines, Emirates , Ethihad Airways , Qatar Airways