Twin-centreHanoi & Halong Bay
- 5★ hotel and a cruise boat
- Flights from London, direct or one stop
- Airport and road transfers
From£1,149per person · 2 sharing
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Ho Chi Minh City & Phu Quoc
Two nights in Ho Chi Minh City and five on a Phu Quoc beach, with breakfast, return flights and a domestic flight.
- 7 nights
- Bed & breakfast
- UK flights plus a domestic flight
From
£1,449
per person · 2 sharing
About this holiday
A short city stay followed by a beach week. Spend two nights in Ho Chi Minh City, then take a flight of approx. 1 hour to Phu Quoc and stay five nights at a 5-star beach resort.
The package includes return flights from London, the domestic flight, breakfast each morning and your airport transfers. Vietnam Airlines flies direct from London Heathrow to Ho Chi Minh City, so you connect to Phu Quoc without a long stop. The island is driest from November to April.
- Duration
- 9 days, 7 nights
- Board
- Bed & breakfast
- Hotels
- 5★ city hotel and beach resort
- Flights
- London plus a domestic flight
- Transfers
- Airport transfers
- Good for
- Couples, families
5★ city hotel and a beach resort
In Ho Chi Minh City you stay in a 5-star hotel in District 1, close to the main sights. On Phu Quoc you stay in a 5-star beach resort with a pool, a short drive from the airport. We confirm both hotels with each quote.
Hotel features
- Outdoor pool at the resort
- Breakfast at both hotels
- Beach close by
- Air conditioning
- Free Wi-Fi
- Family rooms on request
Times on your holiday
- Ben Thanh Marketapprox. 10 mins by taxi
- Saigon Riverapprox. 10 mins on foot
- Phu Quoc Airport to the resortapprox. 20 mins by road
- Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quocapprox. 1 hr by air
- Hon Thom cable carapprox. 40 mins by road
- Tan Son Nhat Airportapprox. 30 mins by road
Times are approximate and depend on your hotels and traffic.
Included in the price
Included
- Return flights from London, with checked baggage
- A domestic flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc and back
- 2 nights in a 5★ hotel in Ho Chi Minh City and 5 nights in a 5★ beach resort on Phu Quoc
- Breakfast every morning
- Airport transfers in both cities
- ATOL protection under ATOL 10416
- A UK consultant before and during your trip
Not included
- Travel insurance
- Boat trips, cable car and excursions
- Lunches, dinners and drinks
- Extras such as seat selection or extra baggage
Before you go
Flight time
Approx. 12 hours 40 minutes to 13 hours direct from London Heathrow to Ho Chi Minh City (SGN), then approx. 1 hour by air to Phu Quoc (PQC).
Time difference
Vietnam is 7 hours ahead of the UK in winter and 6 hours ahead in summer.
Money
The currency is the Vietnamese dong (VND). Cards are accepted in most hotels; carry cash for markets, taxis and street food.
Visiting temples
Dress modestly, with shoulders and knees covered, and remove your shoes where asked. Speak quietly inside.
Language
Vietnamese is the national language. English is spoken in most hotels and tourist areas.
Weather
Ho Chi Minh City is at around 31–34°C all year. Phu Quoc is driest from November to April, with more rain from May to October.
Day by day
Days 5 to 8 are yours to plan. These are suggestions; boat trips, the cable car and excursions are not included.
- Day 1
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City
Fly overnight from London Heathrow with Vietnam Airlines, approx. 12 hours 40 minutes to 13 hours direct.
- Day 2
Arrive in Ho Chi Minh City
Your driver takes you to your hotel in District 1, approx. 30 minutes from Tan Son Nhat Airport. Rest, then walk to the Saigon River.
- Day 3
Ho Chi Minh City
Visit Ben Thanh Market and the city centre, then eat in District 1, where there are halal restaurants near Dong Du Street.
- Day 4
Fly to Phu Quoc
Fly to Phu Quoc, approx. 1 hour, and transfer to your beach resort, approx. 20 minutes.
- Days 5–7
Beach and island
Breakfast is included. Spend the days on the beach or by the pool, or take a boat trip or the cable car over the south coast.
- Day 8
Free day
A last day on the beach. Transfer to Phu Quoc Airport in the afternoon or the next morning, depending on your flights.
- Day 9
Fly home
Fly from Phu Quoc to Ho Chi Minh City, approx. 1 hour, then home to London.
Questions about this package
Is the domestic flight included?
Yes. The flight from Ho Chi Minh City to Phu Quoc, and the return, are included, with your airport transfers. The flight takes approx. 1 hour.
Is breakfast included?
Yes. Breakfast is included every morning at both hotels. Lunches, dinners and drinks are not, so you can eat in the markets and restaurants.
Are there direct flights from London to Vietnam?
Yes. Vietnam Airlines flies direct from London Heathrow to Hanoi and to Ho Chi Minh City. From other UK airports, or at other times, you fly with one stop. We confirm the flights with your quote.
Is halal food easy to find on Phu Quoc?
Halal restaurants are easier to find in Ho Chi Minh City than on Phu Quoc, and seafood and vegetarian dishes are widely available on the island. Tell us your needs and we’ll check what each resort can offer before you book.
When is the best time for this holiday?
November to April, when Phu Quoc is driest and the sea is usually calm. From May to October there is more rain on the island.
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