Central Vietnam

Hue, Hoi An

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Central Vietnam

Central Vietnam is packed with places to visit, from the historic city of Hue, the former royal capital of the Nguyen Dynasty, to the charming, UNESCO world heritage site of Hoi An.

Vietnam and Myanmar

All our guides were very knowledgeable and helpful – we particularly warmed to Hnaung Hnaung Htwe at Inle.

Paul

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Complete Vietnam

Comprehensive 15-day itinerary covering North, South and Central Vietnam, visiting the northern and southern capitals of Hanoi and Saigon, the imperial capital Hue, the world heritage town of Hoi An, beautiful Ha Long Bay, the beach at Nha Trang, and the Mekong Delta.

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Southern Highlights of Vietnam

Discover Southern Vietnam's many contrasts, from the bustle of urban Saigon and the Mekong Delta, to the natural splendour of Cat Tien National Park and the cool climes of highland Da Lat.

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Accommodation

Ana Mandara Villas Dalat

The Ana Mandara Villas are a collection of French-colonial homes situated in the highlands of Dalat, offering easy access to the town and country. With self catering facilities, they are ideal for families and more independent travellers.

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Anantara Hoi An Resort

Anantara Hoi An is a lovely four-star resort uniquely positioned on the banks of the Thu Bon River. It offers similar facilities to Hoi An’s best beach hotels, but has the advantage of being much closer to the town centre.

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Ancient House Resort

Hoi An Ancient House is a stylish resort converted from a two hundred year-old private home set in outer Hoi An. It offers an authentic atmosphere and traditional Vietnamese cuisine.

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Boutique Hoi An Resort

Boutique Hoi An Resort is a small, beautifully-presented four-star beach resort set just outside Hoi An town centre on Cua Dai Beach.

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Dalat Palace Hotel

An old French-colonial haunt originally established in the 1920s, the Grand Palace Dalat is one of the town’s oldest hotels and landmarks. It enjoys a fabulous location on a high hill overlooking Xuang Huong Lake.

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Evason Ana Mandara Nha Trang

Nha Trang’s best five-star beachfront resort, Evason Ana Mandara enjoys exclusive access to almost half a kilometre of private beach just outside the centre of town.

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Fusion Maia Resort

Fusion Maia is a beautiful all-villa beachfront resort and world-class spa. It is located on a private stretch of the My Khe Beach, just outside Danang and a short distance from Hoi An.

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Hoi An Chic

Set in outer Hoi An amid a patchwork of emerald green rice paddies, Hoi An Chic is a lovely retreat that has been converted from a private home. It has just 17 rooms and an elevated pool with a view.

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Hoi An Historic Hotel

Hoi An Historic Hotel is a comfortable four-star hotel set just off Tran Hung Dao St, close to the centre of Hoi An. It’s one of the best value hotels in the town centre.

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La Residence Hue

Built in the 1930s as the home of the French governor of Hue, La Residence Hue is the best hotel in town, standing out for its convenient location directly opposite the Imperial Citadel and stylish Art Deco aesthetic.

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Moonlight Hotel

Moonlight Hotel enjoys a great location on Pham Ngu Lao St., right in the centre of Hue, with wonderful views of the Perfume River from its top-floor bar and restaurant.

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Nam Hai

Amongst Vietnam’s finest beach resorts, Nam Hai is an ultra-stylish all-villa resort on China Beach, just south of Danang and within driving distance of the heritage town of Hoi An.

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Pilgrimage Village Resort

The Pilgrimage Village Boutique Resort is a self-contained retreat and spa situated amidst forested surroundings on the outskirts of Hue.

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Saigon Morin Hotel

Hue's oldest and most glamorous hotel, the Saigon Morin is located close to the town centre on lively Le Loi Street, overlooking the Perfume River. It offers easy access to the market and other central attractions.

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Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa

Victoria Hoi An Beach Resort and Spa is a quirky four-star resort built on a narrow peninsula between Cua Dai Beach and the Thu Bon River. It offers private beach access and stylish bungalow accommodation.

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Villa Hue

Villa Hue is a 12-room boutique hotel which also serves as a training centre for local Vietnamese students studying tourism. It offers great service and a quiet location close to the centre of town.

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Vinh Hung Emerald Resort

Part of a family-run, Hoi An based hotel chain, Vinh Hung Emerald is situated just outside the town centre on the banks of the Thu Bon River. It offers great facilities and accommodation at sensible rates.

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Vinh Hung Riverside Resort

Part of the Vinh Hung collection of Hoi An hotels, Vinh Hung Riverside is a comfortable four-star resort set on the bank of the Thu Bon River, within walking distance of Hoi An’s old quarter.

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Arctic cruise

It was fabulous - it was wonderful - it rained (a bit) - it was foggy (somewhat more) - it was sunny (A LOT).

Monika