Tour Code: GOV Prices start from: $3,260 per person Ex Australia 12 Days “It was just a glimpse but still covered all the must dos”
This Vietnam travel tour is perfect for those with limited time to see the highlights of this amazing country. Starting in the southern hub of Saigon, journey to the beautiful Mekong Delta, experience the heritage of Hoi An, the imperial influences of Hue and the dynamic city of Hanoi. Unlike other express tours of Asia, this Vietnam travel package slows down the pace with a leisurely overnight cruise on Halong Bay, one of the natural wonders of the world.
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FRI: AUSTRALIA/SAIGON
Depart Australia on your flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City). On arrival, you will be transferred to the Asian Ruby Hotel for three nights.
SAT: TAY NINH & CU CHI TUNNELS
Today you will travel to Tay Ninh, the birthplace of the unique Cao Dai religion, then onto the Cu Chi Tunnels. Constructed by Viet Cong fighters during the Vietnam War, these tunnels ran directly under military bases and were used both as shelters and to stage surprise attacks. This evening, enjoy a relaxing dinner cruise.
Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1
SUN: BEN TRE (MEKONG)
A full day to Ben Tre, a bustling town in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta. Board a local boat to explore the islands, stop at a fruit orchard and observe the daily life of Vietnam’s rural people.
Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1
MON: SAIGON/HOI AN
Morning tour to the Reunification Palace, History Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Opera-House, City Hall, Dong Khoi Street and Ben Thanh Market. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. On arrival, transfer by coach to the charming ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO listed World Heritage site. Stay two nights at the Hoi An Hotel.
TUE: HOI AN
Described as a ‘living museum’ with narrow winding streets and rows of carefully-preserved ancient houses, Hoi An has a unique charm and atmosphere. Enjoy a cyclo tour, visit the Japanese covered bridge, a Chinese communal house, take a boat ride on the Thu Bon River and visit Thanh Ha where skilled locals produce beautiful pottery.
WED: HOI AN/HUE
Travel via Marble Mountain to Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum in Danang. Continue to Hue and stay one night at the Park View Hotel. This afternoon, take a boat ride along the Perfume River and see the magnificent architecture of Thien Mu Pagoda and visit Dong Ba Market.
THU: HUE/HANOI
Morning visit to the Imperial Tomb of Emperor Tu Duc and Khai Dinh, the last monument of the Nguyen dynasty. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Hanoi and stay one night at the Medallion Hotel. This evening, enjoy the Water Puppet show.
FRI: HANOI/HALONG BAY
Travel to Halong Bay via the rich farmlands and villages to join your overnight cruise onboard the “Baitho” junk. Observe the natural beauty of the unique grottoes that rise towards the sky as you leisurely sail the emerald green waters of the bay.
SAT: HALONG BAY/HANOI
Watch the sun rise over the bay before your return to the pier and transfer back to Hanoi. Stay two nights at the Medallion Hotel.
Meals: Breakfast 1
SUN: HANOI
Today visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum, his wooden cottage and the One Pillar Pagoda. Lunch at KOTO. Enjoy a walking tour through the bustling Old Quarter and continue onto Hao Lo Prison, formerly known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’, the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda, Quan Thanh Temple and the Museum of Ethnology. This evening enjoy dinner at the Press Club.
MON: HANOI/AUSTRALIA
Farewell Vietnam as you transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.
TUE: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA
Guaranteed departures with a minimum of 6 people.
Saigon - Relaxing dinner cruise Hoi An - Cyclo tour Hanoi - Lunch at KOTO, Dinner at the exclusive Press Club Halong Bay - Overnight Junk cruise