1) 14 days / 13 nights - Touring/Culture
Day 1 Depart Australia. Arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 2 Touring in Ho Chi Minh City. Take a half day trip to the famed Cu Chi tunnels. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 3 Free day. Maybe take a day trip to the Mekong delta. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 4 Fly to Danang and transfer to the UNESCO listed, ancient town Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An Day 5 Free time in Hoi An - why not get some clothes made at the streets of ready made tailors. Overnight in Hoi An Day 6 Free day. Maybe enjoy a bike ride to the nearby famous China beach. Overnight in Hoi An Day 7 Transfer across the beautiful Hai Van Pass to Hue. Overnight in Hue Day 8 Free time to explore this historic ancient capital. Overnight in Hue Day 9 Afternoon flight to Hanoi, the northern Capital. Overnight in Hanoi Day 10 Free time. Wander the old cities 36 streets for a shopping treat. Overnight in Hanoi Day 11 Take a day trip to the water wonderland of Halong Bay. Overnight in Halong Bay Day 12 Return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi Day 13 Free time in Hanoi. Take a trip to a local pottery village on the city outskirts or perhaps visit some of the surrounding hill tribes. Overnight in Hanoi Day 14 Late departure for the return flight to Australia.
3) 21 day / 20 nights - Highlights of Vietnam
Day 1 Depart Australia. Arrival transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 2 Touring in Ho Chi Minh City. Take a half day trip to the famed Cu Chi tunnels. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 3 Free day. Maybe take a day trip to the mighty Mekong delta. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 4 Free day. Overnight in Ho Chi Minh City Day 5 Fly to the hill town station of Dalat. Overnight in Dalat Day 6 Free time in Dalat. Stroll the markets in this well-known town for artisans. Overnight Dalat Day 7 Transfer to the beautiful coastal town of Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang Day 8 Free time on beaches of Nha Trang. Take a boat trip to outer Islands for snorkelling and swimming. Overnight in Nha Trang Day 9 Free time in Nha Trang. Overnight in Nha Trang Day 10 Take the day train up to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. Overnight in Hoi An Day 11 Free time in Hoi An to explore the UNESCO listed ancient town. Overnight in Hoi An Day 12 Free time in Hoi An to explore. Maybe take a trip to the Cham ruins at My Son or get some clothes made by the famous, local tailors. Overnight in Hoi An Day 13 Travel the short distance to Danang, the town immortalised for the famed China Beach during the war. Here wander through the museum and the wonderful collection of Cham statues. Overnight in Danang Day 14 Travel across the stunning Hai Van pass to the former imperial capital of Hue. Overnight in Hue Day 15 Rich in cultural significance and the centre of the TET offensive, Hue is a fascinating historical centre. Overnight in Hue Day 16 Today fly in the afternoon to the northern capital of Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi Day 17 Free day to explore Hanoi. Wander the old cities 36 streets for a shopping treat. Overnight in Hanoi Day 18 Take a day trip to the water wonderland of Halong Bay. Overnight in Halong Bay Day 19 Return to Hanoi. Overnight in Hanoi Day 20 Free time in Hanoi Take a trip to a local pottery village on the city outskirts or visit some of the surrounding hill tribes. Overnight in Hanoi Day 21 Depart Hanoi for return flight to Australia |