New Direct Flights From London Inspire GBP50 Discount On Vietnamese Adventures In 2012

LONDON, ENGLAND, July 06, 2011

To celebrate Vietnam Airlines introducing the first direct flights from the UK to Vietnam this winter, Imaginative Traveller is offering a GBP50 discount per person on a selection of trips in 2012.

The twice-weekly routes from Gatwick to Hanoi and Hoi Chi Minh City will start 9 December, making the mysteries of Saigon, scenery of Hue and charms of Hanoi even more easily accessible. Throughout July Imaginative Traveller, the affordable adventure specialist, will be inviting travellers to take advantage of a GBP50pp discount which will be valid on all of its tours flying into Saigon and out of Hanoi in 2012 when booked by 31 July.

Imaginative Traveller's Hiedi Hutchinson commented: "The charms of Vietnam have made it a firm favourite with intrepid travellers for years but, with people becoming increasingly adventurous with their holiday choices, these new flights will certainly help put Vietnam firmly on the tourism radar."

The GBP50pp discount is valid across the following small group adventures:

Vietnam at a Glance (14 days from GBP1279pp incl. GBP50 discount & flights)
- Squeeze some of the country's best bits into this two week trip full of top locations plus time to slow down and cruise around the islands off Nha Trang - one of Vietnam's premier beach resorts. The tour takes in Saigon and the Cu Chi Tunnels, Dalat, Nha Trang, Hoi An, Hue and Hanoi.
- Price includes flights with Vietnam Airlines, 13 nights' accommodation (11 nights hotel & 2 nights train), transport (bike, boat bus & train), some meals (9 breakfasts & 1 lunch) and an experienced local group leader. Tour only available from GBP590pp.

Vietnam South to North (18 days from GBP1484pp incl. GBP50 discount & flights)
- Journey through this country by boat, train, bus and bicycle and experience the hospitality of a Vietnamese family first-hand with a night stay in a family house on an island in the Mekong Delta. Other highlights of the tour include boating in Halong Bay, the floating market of Mekong, the underground network of Cu Chi Tunnels, Nha Trang cruise plus Saigon, Dalat and Hanoi.
- Price includes flights with Vietnam Airlines, 17 nights' accommodation (2 nights train, 13 nights hotel, 1 night homestay & 1 night boat), transport, some meals (13 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 2 dinners) and an experienced local group leader. Tour only available from GBP795pp.

Vietnam Encompassed (22 days from GBP1719pp incl. GBP50 discount & flights)
- To take in the full Vietnam experience, this trip snakes its way through the whole country taking in its haunting history. The extra days allow for a breathtaking trek through the mountains in the north and the small hill-tribe town of Sapa with a night spent in a village longhouse.
- Price includes flights with Vietnam Airlines, 20 nights' accommodation (4 nights train, 14 nights hotel, 1 night village hut, 1 night homestay & 1 night boat), transport (boat, bus & train), some meals (15 breakfasts, 2 lunches & 3 dinners) and an experienced local group leader. Tour only available from GBP1030pp.

Extra Comfort: Glimpse of Vietnam (12 days from GBP1684pp incl. GBP50 discount & flights)
- For those that still want the same mix of culture, adventure and relaxation but with a little added comfort, this tour is an ideal way to be introduced to the country's charms. This trip travels through the historic capitals of Hanoi and Saigon and the former seat of power in Hue to the relaxed tropical beaches of Nha Trang and Mui Ne.
- Price includes flights with Vietnam Airlines, 11 nights' accommodation (1 night train & 10 nights comfortable hotel), transport (boat, private vehicle & train), some meals (10 breakfasts & 2 lunches) and an experienced local group leader. Tour only available from GBP995pp.

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Imaginative Traveller on 0845 508 2183

For further information please contact:
Suzanne Seyghal, Imaginative Traveller PR Manager
Tel: 020 8971 2967 Mobile: 07944 168 0697
Email: suzanne.seyghal@tuiactivitypr.com

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About Imaginative Traveller
Established in 1991, Imaginative Traveller has grown steadily to become one of the world's leading operators of small group adventure tours. For Imaginative Traveller travel means getting to the heart of the country whilst offering the most authentic travel experience possible. Imaginative Traveller aims to minimise the impact on the environment and to deliver travel in a courteous, beneficial and respectful manner. Worldwide experiences and activities are available including gorillas safaris, hill tribe trekking, swimming with whale sharks, cookery classes, elephant riding, felucca sailing and walking with lions.