This tour offers the best of Vietnam, your journey will be enjoyed regardless of which standard of hotel chosen as all hotels used are based on location, comfort and  service. This Itinerary is based on extensive customer feed back. With this Independent Style tour, you can depart on the day of your choosing, have the benefit of local  guides for each activity, flexibility to eat where and when you like. This style has the benefits of accommodation, activities and transport taken care of but traveling on  your own (min 2 to depart, twin share). This style suits couples or friends traveling together looking for an easy relaxed paced holiday that covers the main attractions.

ITINERARY

DAY 1 Hanoi Check into your hotel.

DAY 2 Hanoi This morning involves a half day bicycle tour (easy riding) followed by free time.

DAY 3 Halong Bay After breakfast it’s off to Ha Long Bay. On the boat you will eat an array of fresh sea food whilst cruising through some of the thousands of limestone  karsts within this World Heritage site. Dinner on board.

DAY 4 Hanoi There is the opportunity to do some kayaking. Back to Hanoi.

DAY 5 Hue Visit the Imperial Citadel, and one of Nguyen Emperors‘ tombs. Option to experience a traditional music performance whilst enjoying an eight course meal that  was once reserved for royalty.

DAY 6 Hoi An Taking the scenic mountainous route over the spectacular Hai Van Pass from Hue to Hoi An.

DAY 7 Hoi An Free day.

DAY 8 Nha Trang Morning flight to the beachside city of Nha Trang.

DAY 9 Nha Trang Free day.

DAY 10 HCMC A short flight to HCMC. After transferring to the hotel, there is time to settle in, followed by a walking tour.

DAY 11 HCMC Early start to visit Cu Chi tunnel system. In the afternoon options include an orientation tour by cyclo of the main attractions, including the very sobering War Remnants Museum.

DAY 12 HCMC Departure day.

ACCOMMODATION & MEALS

3 & 4 Star Hotels ( 11 nights)
11 Breakfast, 1 Lunch & 1 Dinner.
Breakfast is included in all hotels where you have stayed the previous night.

INCLUSIONS

Local guides
Ha Long Bay – All meals, kayaking & entrance fees.
Hue – Tour & entrance fee to Imperial Citadel & Tomb.
Hoi An – Orientation tour
HCMC – Cu Chi Tunnels tour & entrance fees.
Flight – Da Nang-HCMC
Bring along USD 200 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

To complete your experience of Vietnam we recommend a visit to the rice bowl of Asia, the Mekong Delta, to explore the fascinating waterways and the local’s industrious way of life.

MEKONG DELTA TOUR 1 Day