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Mar 5, 2016 Nov 5, 2016 Mar 18, 2016 Nov 18, 2016 $4,190 $4,190 MEALS INCLUDED: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner Consult your travel agent for more details on this and other escorted tours. PREMIER COLLECTION HIGHLIGHTS: LUXURY ACCOMMODATIONS Saigon Caravelle Hotel • Hanoi Hotel de l'Opera Hoi An Palm Garden Hotel • Aphrodite Halong Bay Cruise GOURMET DINNERS Three course dinner at Xu Restaurant Creative Vietnamese cuisine at Ancient Faifo Restaurant A legendary dining experience at Ancient Hue Restaurant The classically designed Press Club *RATES ARE PER PERSON, BASED ON DOUBLE OCCUPANCY AND INCLUDE: Visa services for U.S. and Canadian passport-holders only Group airport transfers Domestic airfare and current taxes (within Vietnam) Domestic ground transportation (within Vietnam) Accommodations and taxes • Meals as indicated Sightseeing and entrance fees with English-speaking guide National Escort throughout with local insider guides at each destination Jewels of Vietnam Premier Tour | 39 DAY 8: HOI AN A free day in Hoi An lets you further explore, relax by the pool, take a trip to the beach, or do whatever else you please. (B) DAY 9: HOI AN TO HUE Taking the scenic Hai Van Pass, travel to the imperial city of Hue. Long considered a seat of culture and learning, its immense Imperial Citadel, home of emperors from 1802 to 1945, is unmistakable. A cyclo takes you right to its grandiose entrance. Explore a while before taking a cruise on the Perfume River to the beautiful Thien Mu Pagoda. For supper, experience the Ancient Hue Restaurant. (B, L, D) DAY 10: HUE TO HANOI Visit the extravagant Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, an emperor whose reign is remembered for his opposition to French colonial rule. Travel to the airport to fly to Hanoi. (B, L) DAY 11: HANOI Hanoi, Vietnam's capital, brings together Asian exoticism and European elegance in a throwback to the height of its glamour. Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter and learn about the life of 'Uncle Ho'. Visit the revered Temple of Literature and meet a water puppeteer who will introduce you to this traditional 11 th century art and put on a private water puppet show. With the evening comes a cyclo tour of the bustling alleys of the Old Quarter and a search for the unique flavors of Vietnam's extensive cuisine. (B, L, D) DAY 12: HALONG BAY CRUISE EMBARKATION Halong Bay's thousands of limestone islands project from the tranquil depths of emerald waters, creating a surreal vision of beauty. Board a traditionally designed junk boat and enjoy a seafood lunch before setting sail into the bay. Cruise among the karst pinnacles, stopping to explore mysterious caves as we go. Spend the night anchored here below the shadows and the stars. (B, L, D) DAY 13: HALONG BAY DISEMBARKATION The sunrise is not to be missed; take this chance to savor the serenity of the early morning. Continue cruising through the bay, heading back to the wharf where there'll be time for brunch before disembarking. On the way back to Hanoi, stop at the Bat Trang Ceramic Village, a traditional handicraft village where you can visit workshops and meet the local craftsmen. Dinner this evening will be at the classically designed Press Club. (B, D) DAY 14: FLY HANOI TO U.S. Transfer to the airport for your flight back to the U.S., arriving the same or following day. (B) NOTE: SINGLE ROOM SUPPLEMENT APPLIES. For your convenience, we implement a one-time tipping protocol of $104 per person on this tour to be paid locally. GUARANTEED DEPARTURE DATES & RATES Outbound Return To USA Rates* INSIDER EXPERIENCES • A hands-on Hoi An cookery class • Enjoy a thrilling speedboat adventure through the Mekong Delta • Experience a cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter Halong Bay

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