Meridian Holidays - Vietnam & Singapore

DAY 01 VANCOUVER - SINGAPORE
Depart Vancouver to Singapore via award-winning Singapore Airlines.

DAY 02 ENROUTE TO INCHEON (SEOUL) / SINGAPORE
DAY 03 ARRIVE SINGAPORE
Welcome to Singapore! Transfer to hotel for your next two nights stay.

DAY 04 SINGAPORE
A full day for you to enjoy the sights and sounds Singapore has to offer.

DAY 05 SINGAPORE - HANOI
Morning transfer to airport for flight to Hanoi. Hanoi is a city of lakes, shaded boulevards, and French style buildings. It is the capital of Vietnam. Sightseeing will include the Tortoise Pagoda in Hoan Kiem Lake, the Old Quarter, and the Museum of Ethnology. Overnight in Hanoi.

DAY 06 HANOI - HALONG
Cruise on a traditional wooden boat (4-hour) among the emerald waters and craggy limestone cliffs of Halong Bay, stopping to explore one of the many caves in the area. Sail pass picturesque islands, floating villages, fishermen casting their nets and pearl fisheries and observe the rhythms of daily life on the bay. Seafood lunch will be served onboard. Overnight in Halong.

DAY 07 HALONG - HANOI - HUE
Transfer to Hanoi airport for your flight to Hue and on arrival, transfer to your hotel. Sightseeing today includes the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Visit the Old Imperial City located in the Citadel; Dien Tho Palace; the Halls of the Mandarins and the Nine Dynastic Urns. Overnight in Hue.

DAY 08 HUE - DANANG - HOI AN
A short boat ride on Huong Giang River to visit the Thien Mu Pagoda located on the bank of the Perfume River. It was a hot-bed of anti-government protest during the early 1960s. Then journey south by vehicle from Hue to Hoi An,

passing incredible mountainous stretch of highway with spectacular views to arrive in Danang. Visit Cham Museum that houses the best collection of Cham art to be found anywhere in the world and visit Marble Mountains, consisting of 5 stone hillocks, each representing the five elements of the universe. Proceed to Hoi An and check-in your hotel. DAY 09 HOI AN
Hoi An is a picturesque riverside town, it was a major international port during the 17th to 19th centuries. This beautifully preserved historic city is best seen on foot. The walking tour will visit the Central Market; Family House; Family Chapel; the Japanese Covered Bridge constructed in 1593. In the afternoon, board a local boat and cruise down the Thu Bon River, visit a Pottery Village and a Woodcarving Village. Overnight in Hoi An.

DAY 10 HOI AN - DANANG - SAIGON
Transfer to Danang airport for flight to Saigon. Saigon is the largest of Vietnamese cities, this teeming metropolis are 300 years of timeless traditions and the beauty of an ancient culture, one will see the hustle and bustle of Vietnamese life everywhere. The city chums and bubbles. Your sightseeing today will visit the Dong Khoi Street; Notre Dam Cathedral set in the heart of Saigon’s government quarter; Central Post Office; City Hall also known as “Hotel de Ville”; Opera House; Reunification Palace; War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market. Overnight in Saigon.

DAY 11 SAIGON
One full day for you to explore Saigon on your own.

DAY 12 SAIGON - SINGAPORE
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Singapore. On arrival, proceed to the Singapore Airlines Overnight Counter for your transfer to hotel.

DAY 13 SINGAPORE - VANCOUVER
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight back home.