Tour Code: GOV

Prices start from: $2,600 Ex Australia

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 cruise on Halong Bay, one of the natural wonders of the world.

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Itinerary

Day
1 THU: AUSTRALIA/SAIGON

Depart Australia on your Cathay Pacific flight to Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) via Hong Kong. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to the Asian Ruby Hotel for three nights. (Brisbane passengers depart one day earlier on an overnight flight.)
2

 FRI: TAY NINH & CU CHI TUNNELS

Today you will travel by coach 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.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1
3

 SAT: MY THO EXCURSION

A full day excursion to My Tho, a bustling town in the rich agricultural region of the Mekong Delta. Visit Vinh Trang Pagoda and board a local boat to explore the islands of the Mekong, stopping at a fruit orchard to enjoy fruit and tea. Here in the lush delta area you have the opportunity to observe the daily life of Vietnam’s rural people.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1
4

 SUN: SAIGON/HOI AN

Explore the city by coach to the Reunification Palace, History Museum or War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, the Central Post Office, Opera-House, City Hall and Dong Khoi Street. Stop at Ben Thanh Market, the central market of Saigon and one of the liveliest areas in the city. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang where you will be met and transferred to the charming ancient town of Hoi An, a UNESCO listed World Heritage site. Stay at the Ancient House Resort for two nights. Enjoy dinner this evening at the Red Bridge Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1
5

 MON: HOI AN

Described as a “living museum” of narrow winding streets and rows of ancient houses, Hoi An is brimming with a unique charm and tranquility. Enjoy a walking tour of the town and see architecture reminiscent of the traders of a bygone era – Japanese, French, Chinese and Indian – as well as the carefully-preserved old houses. Visit the unique Japanese covered bridge and a Chinese communal house. Shop for art at one of the numerous galleries and enjoy the riverside ambience. Enjoy a boat ride on the Thu Bon River and later visit Thanh Ha to see skilled locals at work producing beautiful pottery.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1
6

 TUE: HOI AN/HUE

Travel via Marble Mountain to Hue en route stopping at Non Nuoc Beach and the Cham Museum. Spend one night at the Park View Hotel. In the afternoon, take a boat ride along the Perfume River and marvel at the magnificent architecture of the Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang and Thien Mu Pagoda which are regarded as the most beautiful of Hues pagodas and tombs. A stop at the Dong Ba Market will be made. Enjoy dinner this evening at Y Thao Garden Restaurant.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1
7

 WED: HUE/HANOI

This morning, visit 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 where you will be met and transferred to the Medallion Hotel for three nights.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1
8

 THU: HANOI

This morning visit the Buddhist Tran Quoc Pagoda and Quan Thanh Temple continuing onto Ba Dinh Square to view Ho Chi Minh’s impressive marble and granite mausoleum, his wooden cottage and the One Pillar Pagoda. A stop will be made at Hoa Lo Prison, formerly known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’ during the Vietnam War and the Museum of Ethnology. Enjoy a cyclo tour through the bustling streets of the Old Quarter. In the evening, watch the skilled puppet masters entertain the crowds at the Water Puppet Theatre.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1 | Dinner 1
9

 FRI: HALONG BAY EXCURSION

A full day excursion to beautiful Halong Bay, acknowledged as one of the natural wonders of the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a leisurely cruise through the emerald green waters from which thousands of islands and grottoes rise majestically towards the sky. Whilst on board enjoy a delicious seafood lunch.

Meals: Breakfast 1 | Lunch 1
10 SAT: HANOI/AUSTRALIA

Your wonderful journey comes to an end today when you farewell Vietnam and transfer to the airport for your overnight flight home.

Meals: Breakfast 1
11

 SUN: ARRIVE AUSTRALIA

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WHAT’S INCLUDED:

*Economy class airfare to/from Vietnam

*Vietnam economy class air travel

*9 nights 3-4 star hotel accommodation

*9 buffet breakfasts, 8 lunches and 4 dinners

*1 evening cultural show with transfers

*All specified transfers, sightseeing and entrance fees

*Professional English-speaking guides

*Vietnam visa for Australian passport holders

*Departure taxes, security charges and fuel surcharges

*Travel kit and cabin bag

*Land content prices from arrival transfer at the start of your tour until the departure transfer at end of tour on any arival/departure flight and date. Excludes air travel to/from Vietnam.

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2011 Rates

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp
Apr 14 $2,830 $2,830 $1,550 $450
Apr 28 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
May 12 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
May 12 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Jun 09 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Jun 23 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Jul 07 $2,830 $2,830 $1,500 $450
Jul 21 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Aug 04 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Aug 18 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Sep 01 $2,600 $2,600 $1,500 $450
Sep 15 $2,830 $2,830 $1,500 $450
Sep 29 $2,830 $2,830 $1,500 $450
Oct 13 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Oct 27 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Nov 10 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Nov 24 $2,880 $2,880 $1,550 $490
Dec 08 $3,420 $3,420 $1,550 $490
Dec 22 $3,420 $3,420 $1,550 $490

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2012 Rates

Date SYD/MEL/BNE/ADL PERTH Land only Single Supp
Jan 05 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Jan 19 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Feb 02 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Feb 16 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Mar 01 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Mar 15 $2,650 $2,650 $1,550 $490
Apr 05 $2,730 $2,730 $1,580 $490
Apr 19 $2,960 $2,960 $1,580 $490
May 10 $2,730 $2,730 $1,580 $490
Jun 07 $2,730 $2,730 $1,580 $490
Jun 21 $2,730 $2,730 $1,580 $490