Extension from £499pp
Tour + Extension from £1768pp
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Extend you trip with an extra 4 nights in one of Bali's most laid-back beach resorts. Offering stunning ocean views, inviting beach restaurants and a unique atmosphere, Bali is the perfect place to unwind.
Depart London on your scheduled, overnight flight to Saigon International Airport.
On arrival in Saigon, also known as Ho Chi Minh, you will be met by your local guide and transferred to your hotel. Relax in the afternoon before enjoying a welcome dinner at a local Vietnamese restaurant.
After breakfast travel to the Cu Chi Tunnels, an impressive network of underground tunnels spanning 75 miles in length, used by the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. Pass through a traditional rice paper making village before lunch, then start your city tour with a visit to the Reunification Palace. Continue to the Notre Dame Cathedral and travel past the grand French-style Saigon Post Office.
This morning drive to My Tho, stopping on the way at the Thien Hau Pagoda, an intricately designed temple. On arrival in My Tho you will board a boat for a cruise down the Mekong River, passing floating markets and local villages. Your boat will dock at Unicorn Island, giving you the chance to visit fruit farms and a coconut sweet workshop where you can sample these local delights. Visit a bee farm to enjoy traditional honey tea, before a boat tour takes you to Can Tho for the night.
Your morning in Can Tho will begin with a gentle trip through the picturesque canals and waterways in a small boat, taking in the sultry scenery and daily activities of the small boat vendors of the floating markets who live along these Mekong canals, as well as stopping at the spectacular Cai Rang floating market - the largest in the entire Mekong Delta. After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant you will be transferred to the airport in Can Tho for your flight to Hanoi where you will then have the night to settle in.
Your full day tour of Hanoi begins with the ancient Temple of Literature, then the Presidential Palace and the famous One Pillar Pagoda. A short drive out of the city centre follows where you can take part in a local Vietnamese cooking demonstration and enjoy your delicious creation for lunch. The afternoon continues with a visit to the Vietnam History museum, and a photo opportunity at the Hanoi Opera House, a beautiful colonial building, then a walking tour of the Old Quarter. In the evening sit back and enjoy a thousand year old Water Puppet Show.
This memorable day takes you to the awe-inspiring Halong Bay where you will explore these tranquil islands on a luxury cruise boat, passing local towns and intricate limestone formations on the way. Take a tour of Vung Vieng, an old floating village, by rowing boat. Anchoring at Ho Dong Tien, a Vietnamese cooking demonstration will take place on the sun deck, followed by a seafood dinner on board before you retire to your cabin.
Start your day with some calming Tai Chi Later, continue through the bay's labyrinth of islands on your way back to the mainland. Travel back to the capital of Hanoi for a local dinner and your overnight stay.
Following breakfast the day is left at leisure before transferring to the airport for your evening flight back to London.
Continue your stay at the Prama Sanur Beach Hotel, relaxing on the white sands of one of Bali's top resorts.
Transfer to Denpasar International Airport for your return flight back to the UK via Singapore.
Vietnam:
Until 30th June 2021, a visa is not required for stays up to 15 days for UK citizens. From the 1st July 2021 and for stays longer than 15 days, a visa is required for entry into Vietnam. You can apply for an e-visa online at https://evisa. xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn. The cost of the visa is approximately USD$25 and will take roughly 3 working days. Alternatively, we work closely with The Travel Visa Company who will be able to arrange your visa for you on your behalf. Please call them on 01270 250 590 and quote Mercury Holidays. The cost of the visa is £105. The visas take around 10 working days to issue and are only valid for 3 months from the date of entry. Therefore we recommend that you apply for your visa 8 weeks before travel, however, please be aware that your passport will be required for the application so make sure that you will not need it during this time. You can also visit the Embassy of Vietnam in London: 12-14 Victoria Road, London, W8 5RD. This visa information is a guideline only and is subject to change; up-to-date information regarding the process and fees will be advised at the time of calling the Travel Visa Company.
Please note, Irish citizens must accquire a visa when travelling to Vietnam, so please follow the above information to obtain a visa.
Cambodia:
If you have booked the Temples of Cambodia extension following your tour, you will need to purchase a visa for Cambodia costing USD $30 on arrival at the airport in Siem Reap. Please note that you will be required to bring a passport photo with you as well as USD $30 cash in order to apply for your visa on arrival in Cambodia.
We strongly recommend that you and all members of your party are suitably insured as soon as you book your holiday. It is a condition of booking that you must have suitable travel insurance. It is important that you purchase travel insurance that suitably covers your participation in whatever activities you may undertake at the time that you make your booking. To assist you with this, we have arranged travel insurance in partnership with Holiday Extras. To arrange your travel insurance with Holiday Extras, please call 0800 781 4237 and quote 'WK830' for preferential rates. Please ensure you provide us with the name of your insurer, policy number and their 24-hour emergency contact number as soon as possible. Mercury Holidays will not be liable for any costs incurred by you due to your failure to take out suitable travel insurance from the date of booking.
If booking more than 10 weeks before departure a deposit of £49pp will need to be paid at the time of booking with the full amount payable at 10 weeks prior to departure. The deposit applies to adults and children. If you are within 10 weeks of travel then the full balance of the holiday will be payable.
All flights are operated by Vietnam Airlines.
Baggage allowance (per person): Each passenger is entitled to 23kg of hold luggage.
Hand luggage: One piece of hand baggage and one accessory not exceeding 12kg total weight for both. The total dimension of one hand baggage item must not exceed 115cm (56cm x 36cm x 23cm). The total dimension of one accessory must not exceed 40cm x 30cm x 15cm. Should you wish to take additional luggage you will need to pay extra at check-in.
Alternative Flights
Alternative flights are available, please contact us for details.
It is your responsibility to check any health and vaccination requirements applicable to your booked arrangements. We can only provide general information about this. Health and hygiene facilities and disease risks vary from country to country. You should take health advice about your own needs as early as possible and in good time before your departure. Sources of information include; www.fco.gov.uk, http://travelhealthpro.org.uk/, www.hpa.org.uk, your General Practitioner or a specialist clinic.
This tour is accessible to most people with an average level of fitness and normal mobility. It involves full days of sightseeing, often on foot, and includes some climbing of stairs and getting on and off coaches and boats. This tour is not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
There is no minimum number of travellers for this extension however the main tour passenger numbers will apply for the main part of the tour. If in the unlikely event there are less than the required number of people booked on your main tour date then you may be asked to change to a different date. A full refund will be made available to you should this alternative not be suitable.
This is a fully escorted tour, meaning that you will be met on arrival by your national guide who will remain with you for the duration of your trip. You will also be joined by a local guide in each of the cities which you visit, ensuring that you have first-hand knowledge at all times.
The currency in Vietnam is the Vietnamese Dong, known as VND. You can exchange your currency in Vietnam, however, US Dollars are widely accepted in Vietnam should you wish to keep an alternative currency on you. The currency in Cambodia is the Cambodian Riel, known as AHR. You can exchange your currency in Cambodia, however, US Dollars are widely accepted in Cambodia should you wish to keep an alternative currency on you.
You will need to take some extra money with you to cover any personal purchases, such as souvenirs, laundry and extra drinks and snacks. Approximately £100 - £200 will be sufficient for the duration of the tour, depending on how much of a bargain-hunter you are!
Depart UK | Arrive UK | Extension Price | Tour Price | Total Price | Book Now |
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Nusa Dua Beach Hotel and Spa | |||||
25 Mar 2020 | 08 Apr 2020 | £599 | £1549 | £2148 | Book Now |
15 Apr 2020 | 29 Apr 2020 | £599 | £1569 | £2168 | Book Now |
29 Apr 2020 | 13 May 2020 | £599 | £1519 | £2118 | Book Now |
13 May 2020 | 27 May 2020 | £599 | £1419 | £2018 | Book Now |
27 May 2020 | 10 Jun 2020 | £599 | £1319 | £1918 | Book Now |
10 Jun 2020 | 24 Jun 2020 | £599 | £1269 | £1868 | Book Now |
24 Jun 2020 | 08 Jul 2020 | £599 | £1319 | £1918 | Book Now |
08 Jul 2020 | 22 Jul 2020 | £599 | £1419 | £2018 | Book Now |
02 Sep 2020 | 16 Sep 2020 | £599 | £1499 | £2098 | Book Now |
16 Sep 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 | £599 | £1499 | £2098 | Book Now |
30 Sep 2020 | 14 Oct 2020 | £599 | £1499 | £2098 | Book Now |
07 Oct 2020 | 21 Oct 2020 | £599 | £1499 | £2098 | Book Now |
14 Oct 2020 | 28 Oct 2020 | £599 | £1499 | £2098 | Book Now |
28 Oct 2020 | 11 Nov 2020 | £599 | £1499 | £2098 | Book Now |
11 Nov 2020 | 25 Nov 2020 | £599 | £1619 | £2218 | Book Now |
25 Nov 2020 | 09 Dec 2020 | £599 | £1619 | £2218 | Book Now |
2021 DATES | |||||
06 Jan 2021 | 20 Jan 2021 | £599 | £1559 | £2158 | Book Now |
13 Jan 2021 | 27 Jan 2021 | £599 | £1559 | £2158 | Book Now |
27 Jan 2021 | 10 Feb 2021 | £599 | £1649 | £2248 | Book Now |
03 Feb 2021 | 17 Feb 2021 | £599 | £1579 | £2178 | Book Now |
17 Feb 2021 | 03 Mar 2021 | £599 | £1579 | £2178 | Book Now |
24 Feb 2021 | 10 Mar 2021 | £599 | £1589 | £2188 | Book Now |
10 Mar 2021 | 24 Mar 2021 | £599 | £1569 | £2168 | Book Now |
24 Mar 2021 | 07 Apr 2021 | £619 | £1579 | £2198 | Book Now |
07 Apr 2021 | 21 Apr 2021 | £619 | £1569 | £2188 | Book Now |
14 Apr 2021 | 28 Apr 2021 | £619 | £1589 | £2208 | Book Now |
28 Apr 2021 | 12 May 2021 | £619 | £1519 | £2138 | Book Now |
12 May 2021 | 26 May 2021 | £619 | £1439 | £2058 | Book Now |
19 May 2021 | 02 Jun 2021 | £619 | £1489 | £2108 | Book Now |
26 May 2021 | 09 Jun 2021 | £619 | £1419 | £2038 | Book Now |
02 Jun 2021 | 16 Jun 2021 | £619 | £1399 | £2018 | Book Now |
09 Jun 2021 | 23 Jun 2021 | £619 | £1399 | £2018 | Book Now |
23 Jun 2021 | 07 Jul 2021 | £619 | £1419 | £2038 | Book Now |
07 Jul 2021 | 21 Jul 2021 | £619 | £1419 | £2038 | Book Now |
11 Aug 2021 | 25 Aug 2021 | £619 | £1599 | £2218 | Book Now |
01 Sep 2021 | 15 Sep 2021 | £619 | £1499 | £2118 | Book Now |
15 Sep 2021 | 29 Sep 2021 | £619 | £1499 | £2118 | Book Now |
29 Sep 2021 | 13 Oct 2021 | £619 | £1499 | £2118 | Book Now |
06 Oct 2021 | 20 Oct 2021 | £619 | £1499 | £2118 | Book Now |
13 Oct 2021 | 27 Oct 2021 | £619 | £1499 | £2118 | Book Now |
27 Oct 2021 | 10 Nov 2021 | £619 | £1499 | £2118 | Book Now |
10 Nov 2021 | 24 Nov 2021 | £619 | £1599 | £2218 | Book Now |
17 Nov 2021 | 01 Dec 2021 | £619 | £1619 | £2238 | Book Now |
24 Nov 2021 | 08 Dec 2021 | £619 | £1619 | £2238 | Book Now |
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Puri Santrian | |||||
25 Mar 2020 | 08 Apr 2020 | £499 | £1549 | £2048 | Book Now |
15 Apr 2020 | 29 Apr 2020 | £499 | £1569 | £2068 | Book Now |
29 Apr 2020 | 13 May 2020 | £499 | £1519 | £2018 | Book Now |
13 May 2020 | 27 May 2020 | £499 | £1419 | £1918 | Book Now |
27 May 2020 | 10 Jun 2020 | £499 | £1319 | £1818 | Book Now |
10 Jun 2020 | 24 Jun 2020 | £499 | £1269 | £1768 | Book Now |
24 Jun 2020 | 08 Jul 2020 | £499 | £1319 | £1818 | Book Now |
08 Jul 2020 | 22 Jul 2020 | £499 | £1419 | £1918 | Book Now |
02 Sep 2020 | 16 Sep 2020 | £499 | £1499 | £1998 | Book Now |
16 Sep 2020 | 30 Sep 2020 | £499 | £1499 | £1998 | Book Now |
30 Sep 2020 | 14 Oct 2020 | £499 | £1499 | £1998 | Book Now |
07 Oct 2020 | 21 Oct 2020 | £499 | £1499 | £1998 | Book Now |
14 Oct 2020 | 28 Oct 2020 | £499 | £1499 | £1998 | Book Now |
28 Oct 2020 | 11 Nov 2020 | £499 | £1499 | £1998 | Book Now |
11 Nov 2020 | 25 Nov 2020 | £499 | £1619 | £2118 | Book Now |
25 Nov 2020 | 09 Dec 2020 | £499 | £1619 | £2118 | Book Now |
2021 DATES | |||||
06 Jan 2021 | 20 Jan 2021 | £499 | £1559 | £2058 | Book Now |
13 Jan 2021 | 27 Jan 2021 | £499 | £1559 | £2058 | Book Now |
27 Jan 2021 | 10 Feb 2021 | £499 | £1649 | £2148 | Book Now |
03 Feb 2021 | 17 Feb 2021 | £499 | £1579 | £2078 | Book Now |
17 Feb 2021 | 03 Mar 2021 | £499 | £1579 | £2078 | Book Now |
24 Feb 2021 | 10 Mar 2021 | £499 | £1589 | £2088 | Book Now |
10 Mar 2021 | 24 Mar 2021 | £499 | £1569 | £2068 | Book Now |
24 Mar 2021 | 07 Apr 2021 | £519 | £1579 | £2098 | Book Now |
07 Apr 2021 | 21 Apr 2021 | £519 | £1569 | £2088 | Book Now |
14 Apr 2021 | 28 Apr 2021 | £519 | £1589 | £2108 | Book Now |
28 Apr 2021 | 12 May 2021 | £519 | £1519 | £2038 | Book Now |
12 May 2021 | 26 May 2021 | £519 | £1439 | £1958 | Book Now |
19 May 2021 | 02 Jun 2021 | £519 | £1489 | £2008 | Book Now |
26 May 2021 | 09 Jun 2021 | £519 | £1419 | £1938 | Book Now |
02 Jun 2021 | 16 Jun 2021 | £519 | £1399 | £1918 | Book Now |
09 Jun 2021 | 23 Jun 2021 | £519 | £1399 | £1918 | Book Now |
23 Jun 2021 | 07 Jul 2021 | £519 | £1419 | £1938 | Book Now |
07 Jul 2021 | 21 Jul 2021 | £519 | £1419 | £1938 | Book Now |
11 Aug 2021 | 25 Aug 2021 | £549 | £1599 | £2148 | Book Now |
01 Sep 2021 | 15 Sep 2021 | £549 | £1499 | £2048 | Book Now |
15 Sep 2021 | 29 Sep 2021 | £549 | £1499 | £2048 | Book Now |
29 Sep 2021 | 13 Oct 2021 | £549 | £1499 | £2048 | Book Now |
06 Oct 2021 | 20 Oct 2021 | £519 | £1499 | £2018 | Book Now |
13 Oct 2021 | 27 Oct 2021 | £519 | £1499 | £2018 | Book Now |
27 Oct 2021 | 10 Nov 2021 | £519 | £1499 | £2018 | Book Now |
10 Nov 2021 | 24 Nov 2021 | £519 | £1599 | £2118 | Book Now |
17 Nov 2021 | 01 Dec 2021 | £519 | £1619 | £2138 | Book Now |
24 Nov 2021 | 08 Dec 2021 | £519 | £1619 | £2138 | Book Now |
Unfortunately we do not have any places with no single supplements on this tour, however, if you are happy to share with another passenger of the same gender then let us know at the time of booking and we will endeavour to find you a travelling partner. Alternatively please ask about our single supplement prices in order to book your own twin room.
For the Halong Bay Cruise, you will either be booked into a twin or double room. The 1 night cruise segment of your tour to Halong Bay will now be on board the 5-star La Regina Legend ship, following a slightly different itinerary: while still visiting Halong Bay the route will take you to Lan Ha Bay instead of Bai Tu Long Bay.
If the group tour departure dates and not suitable for you and you would prefer a more personal and flexible experience than you can choose to book a private guide for your tour at a reasonable supplement.
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