- Wander Hanoi Old Quarter
- Enjoy the beautiful stunning of Halong Bay with a traditional boat cruise
- Astounded at hustle and bustle Saigon
- To explore the delta beyond the floating markets, we offer excursions from a few hours to full-day tours to Can Tho’s surrounding countryside and into the middle of the river life of the Mekong delta.
11 DAY HIGHLIGHTS VIETNAM WITH MEKONG RIVER CRUISE
Tour Code: WHV11
Price From
SOLO
You get your own room/cabin by paying a single supplement charge in addition to the tour price.
$2,499
Have questions? Call 1800 229 339
Overview
Vietnam is a unique country known for its abundant beauty, chaotic city centres, and tranquil temples scattered throughout. During this tour, you will visit must-see locations such as the Japanese Bridge, Chinese Temple, and the famous Hoi An Old Town.This tour also provides insight into guerrilla warfare when you visit the 250km underground tunnels of Cu Chi.
This 10-day Vietnam tour will give you a chance to admire the most enthralling spots of this country. Get ready to be astounded by the dynamic cosmopolitan Saigon, the striking beauty of Hoi An ancient town and the idyllic life of the locals along the Mekong River. Embark on a cruise to amazing Halong Bay, one of Seven World Wonders and discover many architectural relics in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam.
Note:
As flight times, hotels, logistical services and days of travel can be subject to availability and modifications beyond our control, if cancellations or delays should occur, we will make a conscientious effort to secure alternative arrangements of similar value to those in our booking agreement.
Vietnam
Airfares
Included
100%
Refund
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour.
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. Lunch is included in this day.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
Optional Half-Day Guided Tour Australian Beef with Wine Tasting & Rickshaw in Hanoi
At one of Hanoi's authentic restaurants, you will be able to taste the difference of Australian beef prepared and wise tasting by the talented hands of local chefs. When you join this program, you will enjoy dishes prepared in a special Vietnamese style, as well as spices that you can hardly find at home, which is unlike anything you have ever experienced or done before. As a result, it will be ideal if you pair it with the best local red wine or bottles of wine directly imported from Australia (extra fee services). We believe that when you return home, you will realize that while Australian beef products appear ordinary, they are produced and used in a very unique way in another country.
Day 3: 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
Day 4: Halong Bay – Flight to Danang – Hoi An.
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 then meet you at the Halong jetty for your drive to airport for the flight to Da Nang.
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: Brunch
Day 05: Hoi An.
Today you can enjoy a day of leisure to explore Hoi An or join our optional tours.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Golden Bridge Tour (Lunch Included)
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.
Day 06: Hoi An Walking Tour – Saigon.
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 Saigon. On arrival at Saigon airport, you’ll be picked up by a guide and taken to check in hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 07: Saigon – Cu Chi Tunnels – City Tour.
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
Day 8: Saigon – Optional tour to Mekong Delta.
You are free day today or you buy an optional tour to Mekong Delta.
Meals: Breakfast
Optional Mekong visit the locals
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 Dinner on Saigon River CruiseDinner 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 9: Saigon – Can Tho – Mekong Cruise.
Start your trip to Mekong Delta!
Our driver will pick up at your hotel in Saigon and then take 3-hour driving to Can Tho.
On arrival, you will embark at Ninh Kieu pier. Welcome drink, introduction to the ship and crew, check into the cabins. Departure downstream of the Hau River. Lunch on board while en-route.
Turning into Nicolai canal, towards the Mang Thit River. Rest on the upper deck in a scenery of rice fields, sugar cane, woods on the near banks.
By mid-afternoon, the Bassac casts anchor for a visit on shore: past the first tree line, quiet discovery of the peaceful life in the delta’s countryside, of rice fields, fruit trees and the welcoming inhabitants, or, at your option, short cycling tour of the surrounding area.
Boarding back, complimentary drink as a welcome back on board. Rest on the deck or around the bar enjoying the sunset.
The Bassac sets anchor just downstream from Tra On for the night.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day 10: Tra On – Can Tho – Saigon – Australia.
The boat departs at 06:00, as the ship passes by Tra On. The ship then departs towards Can Tho. The breakfast is available at 7:00.
Arrival in Cần Thơ, transfer onto a local boat to visit the Cai Rang floating market (8:45), then a noodle factory and return to the Ninh Kieu pier.
Then, our driver will transfer you back to the airport for your flight to home.
Meals: Breakfast
What's included
- International flights from Australia by full cost airlines.
- Accommodation and breakfast in the category chosen or similar (subject to availability)
- Meals as mentioned in the program
- All local boat rentals as mentioned in the program
- Water bottles during tours
- Air-conditioned transportation
- All entrance and sightseeing fees as mentioned in the program
- Local English speaking guides in Vietnam
- 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.
Dates & Prices
indicates Lowest Price
Departure
Arrival
Price
Note
Monday
22 May 2023
Thursday
01 Jun 2023
$2,499
Tuesday
06 Jun 2023
Friday
16 Jun 2023
$2,499
Thursday
08 Jun 2023
Sunday
18 Jun 2023
$2,499
Monday
26 Jun 2023
Thursday
06 Jul 2023
$2,899
Tuesday
04 Jul 2023
Friday
14 Jul 2023
$2,899
Thursday
06 Jul 2023
Sunday
16 Jul 2023
$2,899
Monday
17 Jul 2023
Thursday
27 Jul 2023
$2,899
Tuesday
08 Aug 2023
Friday
18 Aug 2023
$2,499
Thursday
10 Aug 2023
Sunday
20 Aug 2023
$2,499
Monday
28 Aug 2023
Thursday
07 Sep 2023
$2,499
Tuesday
05 Sep 2023
Friday
15 Sep 2023
$2,499
Thursday
07 Sep 2023
Sunday
17 Sep 2023
$2,499
Monday
18 Sep 2023
Thursday
28 Sep 2023
$2,899
Tuesday
03 Oct 2023
Friday
13 Oct 2023
$2,499
Thursday
05 Oct 2023
Sunday
15 Oct 2023
$2,499
Monday
16 Oct 2023
Thursday
26 Oct 2023
$2,499
Tuesday
31 Oct 2023
Friday
10 Nov 2023
$2,799
Thursday
02 Nov 2023
Sunday
12 Nov 2023
$2,799
Tuesday
21 Nov 2023
Friday
01 Dec 2023
$2,799
Thursday
23 Nov 2023
Sunday
03 Dec 2023
$2,899
Fine Print
Deposit & Payment
First Payment
$50
Can change the mind and get refund in 7 days. After 7-day-deposit, non refundable!
Second Payment
$1100
Pay within 30 days
Final Payment
120 days
Prior the departure date
Booking Process
Step 1
Select tour packages as preferred
Step 2
Complete the Booking Form
Step 3
We will contact you within 12 hours
Another option: Feel free to request your tailor-made tour
How to Extend Your Stay
Arriving early/Extending your trip: AUD200 per person 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.
Business Class Upgrade:
From AUD1899 per person (international flights only) if you wish to upgrade your class. (Vietnam Airlines only)
Important Information
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 $955 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 required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with SureSave to offer you competitive rates for your travel insurance. You can book comprehensive or budget cover simply to arrange your policy.
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 $180 for single entry (30-day-stay-limited)
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.
Flight Information
FLIGHTS, UPGRADES & EXTENSIONS
Airfare Information
- Airline: Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines 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)
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