- Discover French colonial buildings and experience traditional street life in Hanoi’s Old Quarter
- Relax in marvelous Halong Bay, World Heritage Site
- Uncover lantern-lit streets and age-old architecture in majestic Hoi An
- Explore Hue citadel’s elegance and exquisiteness
- Travel into an underground world of guerilla warfare, Cu Chi Tunnels
14 Day Vietnam Discovery with Sapa
Tour Code: WVS14
Price From

$2,199
(Deposit $50 per person)
Overview
Experience complete cultural immersion when you travel to Vietnam known for its tribal markets in Sapa, stunning green rice fields, vibrant lantern stores in Hoi An, or limestone
islands and caves in Halong Bay. You can explore all of these and more on this 14-Day Vietnam Discovery with Sapa tour.
Catch a glimpse of real army tanks as well as crawl through trap doors and the Cu Chi Tunnels like a real soldier during the Vietnam War when you visit a historic site located in Saigon.
With so much on offer, you are sure to return home with many stories that will make all your relatives jealous!
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.
Route
Hanoi (1N) – Sapa (1N) - Hanoi (1N) - Halong Bay (1N) - Hanoi (1N) – Hoi An (3N) – Saigon (3N)
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 2: Hanoi City Tour
Lao Cai
This morning, you will take a half day Hanoi City Tour to Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (photo spot only, a monumental edifice built to commemorate the Vietnamese Revolutionary leader), One Pillar Pagoda (one of Vietnam’s two most iconic temples), Temple of Literature (known as the first university of Vietnam) and Tran Quoc Pagoda (one of the oldest pagodas in Vietnam). You will be transferred to the train station for your overnight journey to Lao Cai Province. You will be accommodated in a twin share sleeper cabin.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Overnight on train Hanoi – Lao Cai.
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: Lao Cai
Sapa
Tribal Village Excursions
In the early morning, after arriving at Lao Cai railway station, you will be taken to your hotel for breakfast and refreshment. Afterwards, discover Lao Chai village, Muong Hoa Valley, Black H’mong village and take a soft-trekking further to Ta Van village.
Please noted that today requires comfortable walking shoes as the trek will take approximately 3 hours.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Sapa.
Day 4: Trekking to Ta Phin Village
Hanoi
Continue exploring Sapa’s local life on foot. The soft-trekking will last approximately 3 hours to Ta Phin Village. In the afternoon, take an approximately 6-hour drive back to Hanoi via express car. On arrival, check-in your hotel and enjoy the night at your leisure.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
Day 5: Hanoi
Halong Bay
Today, you will take a 3.5-hour transfer by bus from Hanoi to Halong Bay, “a spectacular seascape sculpted by nature” by UNESCO due to its breathtaking caves and limestone pillars sitting on the water. Upon arrival, you will board a ship to explore the stunning scenery with a myriad of mysterious caves of all shapes and sizes.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner.
Accommodation: Overnight Cruise in Halong.
Day 6: Halong Bay
Hanoi
Awake early and join a Tai Chi session on the top deck or simply relax and enjoy the sunrise over the bay’s towering islands. Enjoy a morning cup of coffee or tea before exploring nearby islands by rowboat. Return to the junk and admire the amazing rock formations of Halong Bay from the sundeck. Your driver will meet you at the Halong jetty then we drive back to Hanoi.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hanoi.
Witness the vastness, the beauty and all limestone formations of World Nature Wonder – Halong Bay from the air in 25 minutes.
Day 7: Hanoi
Da Nang
Hoi An
Take a flight to Danang. On arrival, our tour guide will pick you up and transfer you to Hoi An – World Heritage site for hotel check-in.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.
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 8: Hoi An Walking Tour
After breakfast, will explore Hoi An’s bustling local market and other attractions with unique architectures such as Old Merchants’ House, a local Chinese Temple and the Japanese Covered Bridge. Enjoy a stroll along the peaceful Thu Bon River, one of the world’s famous trading port in the past. It will be an ideal day for you to learn about the fascinating stories and history of these ancient architectures.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Hoi An.
Day 10: Hoi An
Da Nang
Ho Chi Minh City (Saigon)
Spend a day at your leisure and get ready for a flight to Saigon.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.
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 11: Saigon Free Day
Spend a day at your leisure.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.
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.
Day 12: Saigon City Tour
Cu Chi Tunnels
In the morning, take a brief Saigon city tour to Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office (photo spot only), War Remnant Museum and have fun shopping at Ben Thanh Market. In the afternoon, continue to Cu Chi Tunnels, a byzantine maze of underground passages, chambers and booby traps used by both the Vietminh and the Viet Cong during Vietnam-US war.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch.
Accommodation: Hotel in Saigon.
What's included
- International and domestic flights.
- Accommodation and meals in the itinerary.
- All local boat rentals and cycling as mentioned in the program.
- All entrance fees and sightseeing as mentioned in the program.
- Water bottles during tours.
- Transportation by air-conditioning vehicles.
- Local English-speaking tour guides.
- Meals and drinks are not mentioned in the program
- Visa fees
- Tipping for driver and tour guide & personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- 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
Thursday
25 May 2023
Wednesday
07 Jun 2023
$2,199
Thursday
08 Jun 2023
Wednesday
21 Jun 2023
$2,199
Thursday
15 Jun 2023
Wednesday
28 Jun 2023
$2,199
Thursday
22 Jun 2023
Wednesday
05 Jul 2023
$2,199
Thursday
06 Jul 2023
Wednesday
19 Jul 2023
$2,599
Thursday
20 Jul 2023
Wednesday
02 Aug 2023
$2,599
Thursday
03 Aug 2023
Wednesday
16 Aug 2023
$2,199
Thursday
10 Aug 2023
Wednesday
23 Aug 2023
$2,199
Thursday
17 Aug 2023
Wednesday
30 Aug 2023
$2,199
Thursday
24 Aug 2023
Wednesday
06 Sep 2023
$2,199
Thursday
07 Sep 2023
Wednesday
20 Sep 2023
$2,399
Thursday
21 Sep 2023
Wednesday
04 Oct 2023
$2,399
Thursday
05 Oct 2023
Wednesday
18 Oct 2023
$2,199
Thursday
12 Oct 2023
Wednesday
25 Oct 2023
$2,199
Thursday
19 Oct 2023
Wednesday
01 Nov 2023
$2,199
Thursday
26 Oct 2023
Wednesday
08 Nov 2023
$2,199
Thursday
02 Nov 2023
Wednesday
15 Nov 2023
$2,199
Thursday
09 Nov 2023
Wednesday
22 Nov 2023
$2,199
Thursday
16 Nov 2023
Wednesday
29 Nov 2023
$2,199
Thursday
23 Nov 2023
Wednesday
06 Dec 2023
$2,199
Thursday
07 Dec 2023
Wednesday
20 Dec 2023
$2,999
Thursday
14 Dec 2023
Wednesday
27 Dec 2023
$2,999
Fine Print
Deposit & Payment
First Payment
$50
Second Payment
$1,400
Final Payment
120 days
Booking Process

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How to Extend Your Stay
If you wish to do so, please follow these steps:
- Follow the “Book Now” prompts, until you reach the “Anything else we need to know?” field
- Here, please specify your preferred flight arrangements and if you require additional accommodation, with the number of nights needed.
- After finalizing your purchase and submitting your booking form, a member of our Reservation team will be in contact with you via email to verify your request.
Please note, a supplement of AU$200 per person (plus any applicable fare and tax differences) applies to deviate from the standard itinerary. We will contact you via email with a quote and proposed flight itinerary, and then proceed with collecting the additional payment required to confirm your request.
The additional cost for these land arrangements will be added to your final payment invoice, due 90 days prior to departure, and is strictly subject to availability.
Important Information
Tipping
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Please be advised that tipping for tour guides, drivers and bellmen are required and will be collected by your travel consultant 7 days before you depart. A gratuity of 10AUD per person/day can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry as they have done an impeccable job to serve you through your holiday.
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 $580 per person in addition to the twin share price.
Paired Solo Traveller
Not available.
Group size: 6-30 pax
Triple Share
Upon your request except for cruises
Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is required to protect yourself against the unexpected.
We have partnered with CHI Travel Insurance 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.
Australian passport holder is required to have a visa for travel to Vietnam. The visa is easiest to complete with Asia Vacation group and just need to pay AUD160 for Vietnam visa single entry.
Once approved, please ensure that you travel with the following documentation as they are required to present to customs upon arrival into the country.
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements.
Tour Documentation
Final documentation, including e-tickets and hotel details, will be provided approximately 30 days prior to travel.
Children
Children must be 2 years old or over and share a room with parents at all times. Children are the same price as adults.
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
Airline
- Return economy airfare with Vietnam Airlines is supplied per voucher (including 1 x 30 kg checked baggage and 7 kg hand baggage per passenger).
- Internal airfare with Vietnam Airlines
- Customers must send us the electrical copy of passport by scanning or taking the first page of your passport. By this way, we could secure the accuracy of your personal information to make proper reservation for you.
- The airfare is non-refundable at all times.
Flights
- Flight itineraries will be provided only 30 days prior to departure. If you book our tour packages within 30 days, your flight itinerary will be provided within 7 days.
- Airline schedule may change or cancel before the itinerary and it is beyond our control. We will try utmost to assist our customers, however, the customers are also responsible for reviewing your flight schedule prior to the departure. Moreover, you can contact your Travel Insurance provider to check whether you are covered by your policy.
Arriving early/Extending your trip: From $200 per person is applied for trip extension or early arrivals (subject to availability and applicable fare difference). 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)