HANOI › HALONG BAY › HUE › HOI AN › MEKONG DELTA › HO CHI MINH CITY

“Our Best of Vietnam tour offers insights into the culture and history of the country” – Mike

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Hanoi Today you can check into your hotel and spend the day exploring the streets of Hanoi.

DAY 2 Halong Bay Enjoy lunch on your private boat whilst cruising through some of the thousands of limestone karsts within this World Heritage site. Swim in the bay‘s emerald waters, explore caves with incredible formations of stalactites. Spending the night on the boat allows you to sit back and enjoy the tranquility of Halong Bay.

DAY 3 Hanoi Back in Hanoi your guide will take you sight-seeing before a free evening.

DAY 4 Hue Early morning flight to Hue. Visit the Imperial Citadel followed by a visit to one of the Nguyen Emperors‘ tombs.

DAY 5 Hoi An You will leave Hue and head south through coastal rice paddies, before taking the scenic mountainous route over the spectacular Hai Van Pass. In the afternoon, you will arrive at the once bustling river port of Hoi An.

DAY 6 Hoi An Free day. Hoi An is a shopping mecca and famous for its tailoring and there is a huge variety of fabrics to choose from. Enjoy the local sea food, relax on the beaches, do a cooking class or explore the My Son temples.

DAY 7 HCMC A short flight brings you to the economic hub of Ho Chi Minh City. Absorb the sights and sounds of this famous Asian city.

DAY 8 HCMC Travel to the fascinating Mekong where you will cruise the waterways to see a way of life that is dependent on the river for survival.

DAY 9 HCMC This morning you have a half day trip to the Cu Chi Tunnels.

DAY 10 HCMC Departure day.

Independent and Group Tour Options

Group Tours are set departure trips with other travellers and a full time leader.
Independent Tours depart at your convenience with only you and a local guide.

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

Standard: 3 star hotels (8 nights), boat (1 night).
Upgrade: 4-5 star hotels (8 nights), boat (1 night).

9 Breakfast, 2 Lunch & 1 Dinner.
Breakfast is included in all hotels where you have stayed the previous night.

INCLUSIONS

Full time leader – Group departure
Local guide – Independent departure
Ha Long Bay – All meals & entrance fees.
Hue – Tours & entrance fees to the Imperial Citadel & Tomb.
Hoi An – Orientation walk
HCMC – Cu Chi Tunnels tour and entrance fee
Mekong Delta – Boat tour & lunch
Transport for all included activities.
Flight – Da Nang to HCMC
Bring along USD 150 for optional activities not included in the trip.

ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE TRANSFER INCLUDED

Tour Price

From AUD 1,415 per person

RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL TOURS

To experience an entirely different and unique perspective of Vietnam we recommend you venture north or south west of Hanoi into the minority hilltribe region of Sapa or Mai Chau

MAI CHAU – ETHNIC HILL TRIBES 3 Days

SAPA & COC LY TOUR 4 Days

SAPA TOUR HOME STAY 4 Days

SAPA HOTEL & HOME STAY 5 Days