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Orion explores 4 Unesco World Heritage sites in Vietnam

Orion II’s nine-night Vietnam Explorer voyages in 2011 and 2012 include not one but four Unesco World Heritage sites - Hue, Hoi An, My Son and Ha Long Bay.

Whether it is the organised chaos of cruising the Saigon River with its junks, exploring the traditional fishing village of Baie de Cu Mon, rarely seen by outsiders, or exploring Nha Trang with its Communist Party headquarters, beach brewery and $1 lobsters for lunch, a voyage with Orion promises, and delivers, the unexpected.

Orion will explore Vietnam six times in 2011 and 2012

Itineraries reveal the extraordinary vitality of the cities. Explore street markets and restaurants or visit picturesque rice paddies, serene river villages and patient water buffalo contrast with the extraordinary history and relics of the Vietnam War.

Take a step back in time as you walk through the narrow streets of Hoi An and see the exquisite spiritual architecture of My Son with its World Heritage listed Hindu temples that pre-date Angkor Wat.Enjoy every step of the way to Hanoi where the medieval and modern co-exist.

Ha Long Bay is seen from onboard a traditional junk, wending peacefully through the islands, the soaring limestone karsts are spectacular; venturing into limestone caves with the expedition team on Orion II’s Zodiacs adds another dimension completely.

In both 2011 and 2012 there are three scheduled nine-night Orion II Vietnam Explorer voyages alternating between Haiphong (for Hanoi) and Ho Chi Minh City and including Nha Trang, Baie de Cu Mon/Bai Nam Beach, Da Nang (for My Son and Hoi An), Chan May (for Hue) and Ha Long Bay & Cat Ba.

2011 departures are November 18 and 27th November and December 6, while 2012 departures are March 12, 21 and 30.

Prices start from £4,295 per person including nine nights onboard Orion II, all meals, entertainment and educational programmes, Zodiac excursions, port and handling charges, tender transfers and government fees and taxes.