Vietnam at a Glance

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    DURATION
    12 days, 11 nights
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    DURATION DAYS
    12 days
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    DURATION NIGHTS
    11 nights
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    DEPARTURE MONTHS
    March 2025 - November 2026
  • Relish Vietnam's distinct and energetic character
  • Meet the friendly, resilient locals
  • Get lost in spectacular panoramas
  • Dedicated Solo Departures

Relish Vietnam's distinct and energetic character as you journey from Saigon in the south up to Hanoi in the north. Explore the country's turbulent past, meet the friendly, resilient locals and get lost in spectacular panoramas on this tour of discovery.

Hanoi Cyclo Tour - Explore the vibrant streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter by cyclo, stopping off at a café to sample a traditionally-made, local speciality, egg coffee.

Tra Que Traditional Village - Try your hand at ancient cultivation techniques with members of the local farming community in Tra Que village and enjoy a cooking demonstration of a regional speciality.

Hoi An Walking Tour - Take a walking tour of this charming town – a wonderfully laid-back and wilfully traditional place, whose streets are a delight to wander.

Saigon (3N) - Cu Chi - Mekong Delta - Hoi An (2N) - Hue (1N) - Halong Bay (1N) - Hanoi (3N)

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Itinerary Map

Inclusions/Exclusions

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  • International flights and current taxes (prices may vary depending on departure city)
  • All Meals (refer to itinerary)
  • Breakfasts: 10 /Lunches: 9 /Dinners: 10
  • Domestic transportation
  • Touring with guides and entrance fees
  • 4-star accommodation
  • Visa fees for Australian passport holders
  • Dedicated Solo Departures only: Complimentary airport lounge pass in Brisbane, Sydney or Melbourne, complimentary chauffeur transfers within a 50km radius, single room included in price.
Your fare excludes:
  • T​ravel insurance

Itinerary

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    Day 1: Fly To Saigon

    Fly to Saigon, Vietnam's most evocative and largest city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.

    Includes: Dinner

    Day 2: Discover Saigon

    This morning, contemplate the struggles of guerrilla warfare at the famous Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. This exuberant city is driving Vietnam forward into the modern world, but it is also a treasure trove of fascinating heritage. See the colonial Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Central Post Office, the Reunification Palace, and the chilling War Remnants Museum.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 3: Mekong Delta

    Journey to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. Paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta. Afterwards, return to Saigon.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 4: Journey To Hoi An

    Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. This afternoon take a walking tour of this charming town – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully traditional place, whose streets are a delight to wander. Visit an old merchant’s house, Quan Cong Temple, the elaborate Japanese Bridge and the bustling market. Stop en route to visit Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft workshop, and watch the artisans at work.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 5: Tra Que Village

    Head out into the countryside to Tra Que, a small farming community that supplies many hotels and restaurants in the area with vegetables and herbs. Here you can enjoy the lush green countryside, stroll through the gardens to see the farmers at work and try your hand at their traditional techniques. Later spend the afternoon at leisure back in Hoi An or at the local beach.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 6: Imperial Hue

    Leave Hoi An for Hue, taking a scenic route over the Hai Van Pass. The epitome of Vietnam’s dynastic past, Hue is a dignified and scholarly city. Visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. The magnificent centrepiece of the Royal Empire, the citadel was extensively damaged during the Vietnam War. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, a complex of 40 monuments set in surroundings of gardens and pools. Continue to the old Thien Mu Pagoda before taking a cruise on the Perfume River.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 7: Fly To Hanoi

    Fly to Hanoi. Take the afternoon at leisure or start your explorations of Vietnam's capital.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 8: Explore Hanoi

    Sightseeing today includes a walking tour through the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where you’ll visit Ho Chi Minh’s Mausoleum (closed at certain times of year) and the Stilt House set in the gardens of the Presidential Palace. Also, visit One Pillar Pagoda and the Confucian Temple of Literature. End the day’s explorations with a cyclo tour through the Old Quarter and enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese coffee at a café overlooking Hoan Kiem Lake.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 9: Halong Bay

    Board a traditional-style sailing ship on Halong Bay, cruising amongst the karst peaks on the tranquil green waters. A UNESCO World Heritage Site and a vision of awe-inspiring beauty, it's easy to see why it is one of Vietnam's most beloved destinations. This evening, enjoy a delicious dinner on board and spend the night out on the karst-studded waters.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Day 10: Return To Hanoi

    Rise early this morning for a beautiful sunrise over the bay. Return to Hanoi, where your afternoon is at leisure ahead of this evening's farewell dinner.

    Includes: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

    Days 11-12: Fly Hanoi To Australia

    Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.

    Includes: Breakfast

* The above itinerary is subject to change.

Dates and Prices

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  • 12 Mar 2025 - 22 Mar 2025
    from $5,480 pp twin share / $6,320 pp solo
  • 19 Mar 2025 - 29 Mar 2025
    from $5,480 pp twin share / $6,320 pp solo
  • 26 Mar 2025 - 05 Apr 2025
    from $5,480 pp twin share / $6,320 pp solo
  • 02 Apr 2025 - 12 Apr 2025
    from $5,480 pp twin share / $6,320 pp solo
  • 30 Jul 2025 - 09 Aug 2025
    from $5,480 pp twin share / $6,320 pp solo
  • 24 Sep 2025 - 04 Oct 2025
    from $5,480 pp twin share / $6,320 pp solo
  • 08 Oct 2025 - 18 Oct 2025
    from $6,080 $5,530 pp twin share / $6,920 / $6,370 pp solo
  • 15 Oct 2025 - 25 Oct 2025
    from $6,080 pp twin share / $6,920 pp solo
  • 22 Oct 2025 - 01 Nov 2025
    from $6,080 $5,530 pp twin share / $6,920 / $6,370 pp solo
  • 29 Oct 2025 - 08 Nov 2025
    from $6,080 $5,530 pp twin share / $6,920 / $6,370 pp solo
  • 05 Nov 2025 - 15 Nov 2025
    from $6,080 $5,530 pp twin share / $6,920 / $6,370 pp solo
  • 12 Nov 2025 - 22 Nov 2025
    from $6,080 pp twin share / $6,920 pp solo
  • 19 Nov 2025 - 29 Nov 2025
    from $6,080 $5,530 pp twin share / $6,920 / $6,370 pp solo
  • 26 Nov 2025 - 06 Dec 2025
    from $6,080 pp twin share / $6,920 pp solo
  • 14 Jan 2026 - 24 Jan 2026
    from $6,080 pp twin share / $7,030 pp solo
  • 21 Jan 2026 - 31 Jan 2026
    from $6,080 pp twin share / $7,030 pp solo
  • 04 Feb 2026 - 14 Feb 2026
    from $6,080 $5,530 pp twin share / $7,030 / $6,480 pp solo
  • 25 Feb 2026 - 07 Mar 2026
    from / $7,140 pp solo
  • 04 Mar 2026 - 14 Mar 2026
    from $5,680 $5,130 pp twin share / $6,630 / $6,080 pp solo
  • 11 Mar 2026 - 21 Mar 2026
    from $5,680 pp twin share / $6,630 pp solo
  • 18 Mar 2026 - 28 Mar 2026
    from $5,680 $5,130 pp twin share / $6,630 / $6,080 pp solo
  • 01 Apr 2026 - 11 Apr 2026
    from $5,680 pp twin share / $6,630 pp solo
  • 29 Jul 2026 - 08 Aug 2026
    from $5,680 $5,130 pp twin share / $6,630 / $6,080 pp solo
  • 23 Sep 2026 - 03 Oct 2026
    from $5,680 $5,130 pp twin share / $6,630 / $6,080 pp solo
  • 07 Oct 2026 - 17 Oct 2026
    from $6,280 pp twin share / $7,230 pp solo
  • 14 Oct 2026 - 24 Oct 2026
    from $6,280 $5,730 pp twin share / $7,230 / $6,680 pp solo
  • 21 Oct 2026 - 31 Oct 2026
    from $6,280 pp twin share / $7,230 pp solo
  • 28 Oct 2026 - 07 Nov 2026
    from $6,280 pp twin share / $7,230 pp solo
  • 04 Nov 2026 - 14 Nov 2026
    from $6,280 $5,730 pp twin share / $7,230 / $6,680 pp solo
  • 11 Nov 2026 - 21 Nov 2026
    from $6,280 pp twin share / $7,230 pp solo
  • 18 Nov 2026 - 28 Nov 2026
    from $6,280 $5,730 pp twin share / $7,230 / $6,680 pp solo

Advertised pricing subject to departure date and availability. Please call 1300 414 198 to confirm up-to-the-moment availability and pricing.

Accommodation

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Muong Thanh Saigon Centre - Saigon
Muong Thanh Saigon Centre Hotel is situated in District 1. Rooms are equipped with a flat-screen TV and have a private bathroom fitted with a bath or shower. For your comfort, you will find bath robes, slippers and a hairdryer. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar, indoor swimming pool and free WiFi.

Emm Hoi An - Hoi An
This light, bright and stylish hotel, perfectly located for all of Hoi An' s attractions, perfectly combines French colonial and Vietnamese architectural elements. 92 innovatively-designed guest rooms are spacious and have views over the pool, gardens or street – little pops of colour make each room bright and airy. The ensuite bathroom has a shower, and there are little extra touches such as bathrobes to enjoy. The hotel’s facilities include a contemporary bar and restaurant, while there is a large swimming pool and lush, tropical gardens to explore.

Mondial Hotel - Hue, Vietnam
A 5-minute walk from Ho Chi Minh Museum and Dong Ba Market, Mondial Hotel features a swimming pool, three dining options and lobby bar lounge. Free in-room Wi-Fi is also available. The hotel provides guests with air-conditioned en-suite rooms offering city, pool or mountain views, each equipped with a TV, minibar and tea/coffee making facilities.

Thien Thai Hotel Hanoi - Hanoi, Vietnam
Set in a charming French colonial building, Thien Thai is a boutique hotel on a quiet side street near the Old Quarter. Its internal decor reflects its French heritage, re-designed with a contemporary aesthetic. The hotel offers a restaurant and bar, along with a relaxing wellness centre with sauna, gym and whirlpool bath.

Emeraude Classic Cruises - Halong
A replica paddle steamer that oozes a nostalgic charm of bygone Indochina, the Emeraude brings a timeless elegance to the waters of Halong Bay. With classical brass fixtures and warm, characterful cabins, the ship serves up fusion cuisine in its restaurant, a range of drinks at the bar and offers relaxation on the sun deck. There is also a spa, Tai Chi and cooking classes and Wi-Fi. Whilst some cabins have a private balcony, all have air-conditioning and an en suite bathroom with shower.

T&Cs

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Travel at 60 and supplier booking conditions apply.

    • Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2024. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
    • Customary tipping amount of approximately US$70pp (AU$104pp) is paid locally in Vietnam.
    • Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
    • Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
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