- Returned International flights included
- Incredible sightseeing including discovering the vibrant capital Hanoi, the beautiful stunning views of the UNESCO-listed Halong Bay, the picturesque town of Hoi An, the buslting city of Ho Chi Minh City and the famous Cu Chi Tunnels
- Comfortable group experience with no more than 30 persons
- 2 domestic flights in Vietnam
- Airport transfers included on the first and last day of tour
- 7 nights in 4* hotel accommodation
- Overnight cruise on a deluxe, 4-star traditional junk boat on Halong Bay, including all meals
- Dedicated transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
- Daily Breakfast Buffet, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Fully escorted by English-speaking local guides
- In-depth sightseeing and all entry fees as per the itinerary
10 Day Highlights of Vietnam
Tour Code: WHV10
Price From
Deposit AU$100 pp
pp twin/double share
AU$2,099
Typically | AU$4,999 |
Land Tour Only | From AU$1,399 |
Single Traveller | AU$628 |
Asia Vacation Group - Authentic Asia
Day by Day Itinerary
Hanoi (2 nights), Halong Bay (1 night), Hoi An (2 nights), Ho Chi Minh City (3 nights)
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Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Hanoi Arrival
Today, depart Australia for Hanoi – the Capital of Vietnam.
Upon arrival to the airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in
Meals: On-flight meals
Accommodation: Chalcedony Hotel 4* or similar
Day 2: Hanoi – Halong Bay
Today you will travel by coach through the rich farm land of the Red River Delta to arrive at Halong Bay. Designated a World Heritage site in 1994, Halong Bay’s spectacular scatter of islands, dotted with wind- and wave-eroded grottoes, is a vision of ethereal beauty. Upon arrival, you will board you ship to visit the thousands of limestone islands filled with caves of all shapes and sizes. The sails of junks and sampans gliding along the clear and emerald waters of the bay form a magnificent scene that blends into the sky. You will also have the opportunity to visit some of the hidden grottoes beneath the towering cliffs.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Oriental Sails Cruise or similar
Day 3: Halong Bay – Hanoi
Awake early and participate in Tai Chi on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands, a sight not to be missed! Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea, before setting out to explore nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk for breakfast then take advantage of the sundeck and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong Bay. Enjoy a light lunch before heading back to shore. Your driver will meet you at the Halong jetty then drive back to Hanoi in the afternoon.
Meals: Brunch
Accommodation: Chalcedony Hotel 4* or similar
Enjoy a walk around the Old Quarter in the afternoon and appreciate the local lifestyles as you wind through Hanoi’s streets. You will have a taste of Northern Vietnamese delicacies such as: Stuffed pancake, banh my, stuffed sticky rice balls, the unique egg coffee and many more.
Day 4: Hanoi City Tour – Flight to Danang – Hoi An
After breakfast, you will have a bustling day to visit a city tour of Hanoi and will explore attractions such as the Temple of Literature, Vietnam’s first university, Ho Chi Minh Complex (Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, One Pillar Pagoda) and Tran Quoc Pagoda, one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam. Following that, you will go to AVG Food & Beverage, one of Asia Vacation Group’s stores. You will learn about the various types of beef imported from Australia and how to be sold to Vietnamese customers here. Enjoy a free soft drink/beer or wine tasting when you visit. Later on, you will be transferred to the airport for the short flight to Danang.
Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the UNESCO World Heritage listed town of Hoi An. As an important trading route during the 15th to 19th centuries, Hoi An is now a unique blend of culture, cuisine and architecture. Step back in time as you wander the narrow streets of this charming former trading port, with its ancient covered bridges and temples.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel 4* or similar
Featuring 500 performers with superb choreography, this open-air theatrical extravaganza tells a story about the quintessence of Hoi An throughout 400 years of history while shining the spotlight on Ao Dai and the hidden charming beauty of Vietnamese women.
Day 05: Hoi An
Today you can enjoy a day of leisure to explore Hoi An or join our optional tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel 4* or similar
The trip starts when our guide & car driver pick you up for the transfer. On arrival at the Ba Na mountain foot, we’ll travel by cable car up to the Marseille station. Get out and take a short walk to the Golden Bridge – a break point of the trip – to feel like walking on the clouds. Just newly opened to the public in early June 2018 the bridge which was built in the midst of the forest stands out in yellow. Noteworthy, this unique architecture with the bridge image supported by grey hands, creates a beautiful scenery surprised. Time for taking photos and enjoying the easy breeze, breathtaking view and afterwards, we’ll walk further to a romantic flower garden – Le Jardin D’Amour. The 9 gardens are 9 interesting stories in 9 unique architectural styles. These create a poetic and colourful space. Next, walk to visit Linh Ung Pagoda to admire its sophisticated architecture together with a 27m high Shakyamuni statue which brings us peaceful feeling as visiting this place. Finally, we’ll catch the cable car downhill and then transfer to Hoi An.
Optional My Son Sanctuary and Thanh Ha Village TourMy Son sanctuary, a great sample of ancient Champa civilization situated in the southern region of Vietnam. Stand astounded by a great number of exquisite stone sculptures, temples and towers nestled in a tropical jungle.
Day 06: Hoi An Walking Tour – Danang – Flight to Ho Chi Minh City
In the morning, you will explore Hoi An on foot, visiting an old merchant’s home, Hoi An Market, a local Chinese temple and the Japanese Covered Bridge. The bridge was first constructed here in the 1590s by the Japanese community to link them with the Chinese quarters. Over the centuries the ornamentation has remained relatively faithful to the original Japanese design. The French flattened out the roadway for cars, but the original arched shape was restored in 1986.
After lunch, enjoy your free time until being transferred to Da Nang airport to fly to Ho Chi Minh City. On arrival at Saigon airport, you’ll be picked up by a guide and taken to check in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ramana Saigon Hotel 4* or similar
Day 07: Ho Chi Minh City – Cu Chi Tunnels
After breakfast, we continue on to Cu Chi Tunnels. During the Vietnam War, guerrilla fighters built a labyrinth of narrow tunnels, using them to hide in during bombing raids and to stage surprise attacks. Today, the remaining tunnels have become a major tourist attraction, giving visitors a unique understanding of what life was like during the Vietnam War. Afternoon you will have a half day tour of Ho Chi Minh City with highlights such as, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office (take photos outside), War Remnant Museum and soaking up the atmosphere at Ben Thanh market, one of Ho Chi Minh’s liveliest areas.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Accommodation: Ramana Saigon Hotel 4* or similar
Dinner on Saigon River Cruise offers an opportunity to witness another side of Saigon. The city is not only a bustling metropolis but also a romantic land. Hop on a huge wooden barge and sail down the river. Feel the gentle breeze caressing your skin and enjoy a lovely dinner accompanied by the traditional music and dance performances.
Day 8: Ho Chi Minh City – Optional tour to Mekong Delta
You are free day today or you buy an optional tour to Mekong Delta.
Meals: Breakfast
Accommodation: Ramana Saigon Hotel 4* or similar
Embark on a cruise to Ben Tre river and visit brickwork, coconut processing workshop, a local village making sleep mattresses. Continue taking a motor cart (xe lôi) or cycling through the green rice fields and vegetable plains. Lunch is served at the restaurant riverside. In the afternoon, sail through water palm creek by rowboat and get back to Hung Vuong Pier for departing to Saigon.
Optional Vespa Adventure – Saigon After Dark TourDiscover Saigon’s nightlife on the back of a vintage Vespa scooter. Enjoy your amazing night by whisking away the city and stop by some shops to taste Saigon’s best authentic local food.
Day 9: Ho Chi Minh City – Australia
Today you will be transported to the airport for your flight to home.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 10: Australia Arrival
Arrive home today.
What's included
- Returned International flights from Australia.
- 2 domestic flights: Hanoi – Danang and Danang – Ho Chi Minh City
- 02 water bottles per person per day
- Airport transfers included on the first and last day of tour
- 7 nights in 4* hotel accommodation
- Overnight cruise on a deluxe, 4-star traditional junk boat on Halong Bay, including all meals
- Dedicated transportation in comfortable, air-conditioned vehicles
- Daily Breakfast Buffet, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- Fully escorted by English-speaking local guides
- In-depth sightseeing and all entry fees as per the itinerary
- Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
- Visa fee in Vietnam
- Tipping for driver and tour guide (AUD10/per person/day)
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance (we strongly recommend you hold a valid travel insurance policy for all domestic and overseas travel)
- Trip delay or interruption by airline schedule change
- Extra cost or missing tour caused by flight delay or cancel
- Any service not clearly mentioned in the program
*Actual accommodation may vary due to availability. However, equivalent quality is guaranteed.
Fine Print
How to book and Payments
Asia Vacation Group offers you a “Instalment Payment Plan” by 3 steps, you will be required to settle a small deposit followed by a series of instalments when you select to book your departure tour
- Step 1: You will be required to settle $100pp deposit online through our website link.
- Step 2: You will be required to settle second payment at $900 with after 7 days.
- Step 3: Final payment will be collected at 120 days before your travel and you will only pay when you receive our company invoice.
Flexible Cancellation
If you change your mind within 7 days of making your booking online, you can request a refund of your initial deposit payment. Once your purchase date falls outside of the 7-day period, our standard terms and conditions will apply.
Please ensure that any request to cancel your booking is received via email to [email protected], including the reason for cancellation.
Flight Information
- Airline: Vietnam Airlines, Bamboo Airways, Vietjet or similar (23kg for checked baggage per passenger and 7kg hand luggage per passenger, 01-piece check-in baggage.
- Some flights will require a minimum of 1 transit (maximum 2).
- All tickets will include 23 kilos checked baggage per person, along with 7 kilos of hand luggage.
- Despite the airlines baggage allowance, we recommend travelling with 20 kilos per person due to restrictions with internal flights (where applicable), as well as coach and train transportation. Also, you will be responsible for handling your luggage at all times as the services of porters is not included. If travelling over this amount, you will be liable for any excess baggage fees enforced by the airline, payable direct.
- Once ticketed, flights are non-refundable. Any changes will be subject to the airline rules and change fees.
- Full names as per passport (including all middle names) are required.
- Any airline schedule changes or cancellations are beyond our control.
- Any airline ‘extras’ such as pre-allocated seating is at your own arrangement (additional charges apply)
Important Information
COVID-19
Due to COVID there maybe disruptions to standard operating schedules of particular components of this itinerary. Should a component be effected a substitute will be confirmed prior to departure.
Physical Requirements
A reasonable level of fitness is required but it’s more about spending time on your feet rather than covering large distances. You’ll be getting on and off coaches and boats, walking around the sights and climbing some steps.
Interstate Surcharge
Surcharge of $400 for departures from Adelaide & Brisbane & and $500 for departures from Perth.
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is AU$10/person per day. Tipping is collected by agent before travelling or the day of your arrival.
Accommodation
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $628 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Paired Solo Traveler
Not available.
Triple Share
Upon your request except for cruises
Group Size
15-30 people
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is recommended to protect yourself against the unexpected. In addition to the support that a policy may provide, you may be asked to present a copy of your travel insurance documentation while traveling.
We have partnered with NibTravel Insurance to offer our customers competitive rates for their travel insurance. You can book Comprehensive or Essentials cover for your domestic, international or multi-trip journeys simply with us.
Visa & Passport information
It is the traveler’s responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return and must have more than 2 blank pages.
A visa is required for travel to Vietnam. The visa is easiest to complete with Asia Vacation Group and just need to pay $160 for single entry (30-day-stay-limited)
Children
Children must be 5 years old or above and share a room with parents at all times. Children are charged the same price as adults.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Tour Length
The total length of the tour in days includes time spent in flight and is subject to change depending on the flight schedule, please refer to the day by day itinerary for the time spent on land.
How to Extend Your Stay
You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour. On this tour you can pay extra for arriving early or extension your trip.
Arriving early | Extension your trip:
AU$200 pp for trip extension or early arrivals. If you wish to extend your trip, please note in your Booking Form then we will provide quotations for you. The fee above is just administrative only, no service included.
Dates & Prices
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Wednesday
06 Dec 2023
Friday
15 Dec 2023
AU$3,299
High Season
Wednesday
13 Dec 2023
Friday
22 Dec 2023
AU$3,299
Peak Season
Wednesday
10 Jan 2024
Friday
19 Jan 2024
AU$3,299
Peak Season
Wednesday
17 Jan 2024
Friday
26 Jan 2024
AU$3,299
Peak Season
Wednesday
21 Feb 2024
Friday
01 Mar 2024
AU$2,899
High Season
Wednesday
28 Feb 2024
Friday
08 Mar 2024
AU$2,699
High Season
Wednesday
06 Mar 2024
Friday
15 Mar 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
13 Mar 2024
Friday
22 Mar 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
03 Apr 2024
Friday
12 Apr 2024
AU$3,099
School Holiday
Wednesday
17 Apr 2024
Friday
26 Apr 2024
AU$3,099
School Holiday
Wednesday
08 May 2024
Friday
17 May 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
22 May 2024
Friday
31 May 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
05 Jun 2024
Friday
14 Jun 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
19 Jun 2024
Friday
28 Jun 2024
AU$2,699
School Holiday
Monday
03 Jun 2024
Wednesday
12 Jun 2024
AU$3,099
School Holiday
Monday
17 Jun 2024
Wednesday
26 Jun 2024
AU$3,099
School Holiday
Wednesday
07 Aug 2024
Friday
16 Aug 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
21 Aug 2024
Friday
30 Aug 2024
AU$2,099
Wednesday
11 Sep 2024
Friday
20 Sep 2024
AU$2,699
School Holiday
Wednesday
18 Sep 2024
Friday
27 Sep 2024
AU$2,899
School Holiday
Tuesday
01 Oct 2024
Thursday
10 Oct 2024
AU$2,899
High Season
Tuesday
15 Oct 2024
Thursday
24 Oct 2024
AU$2,099
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