Day 1 Fly Australia - Hanoi
Fly with Cathay Pacific Airways to Hanoi. Upon arrival you will be met & transferred to your hotel. Stay at Sunway Hotel for two nights.
Day 2 Hanoi This morning tour Ho Chi Minh Complex, including HCM Mausoleum and the colonial Presidential Palace. Explore the Temple of Literature, followed by a cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter, known as "36 Streets". After that we enjoy the famous performance of the water puppet. (B/L)
Day 3 Hanoi - Ninh Binh Drive southwards to Ninh Binh, where we enjoy an excursion to Trang An, known as "Inland Halong Bay". Discover the enormous grottoes and caves, and then visit Bai Dinh Pagoda, one of the country's most significant Buddhist Temples. Stay at Legend Hotel for one night. (B/L)
Day 4 Ninh Binh - Halong Bay Enjoy a picturesque drive to Ha Long Bay, one of the world's natural wonders. Get onboard our cruise vessel 'Indochina Sails', our fantastic journey begins as we sail to the naturally formed islets and islands. Stay overnight on the cruise ship. (B/L/D)
Day 5 Fly Hanoi - Hue Greet the day with a morning Tai Chi exercise on the sundeck and enjoy the breathtaking views of the odd-shaped islands. Later fly to Hue and check in Park View Hotel for the next two nights. (B)
Day 6 Hue This morning explore the former Imperial Citadel, World Cultural Heritage Site. Visit the beautiful Pagoda of Thien Mu and the colourful Dong Ba Market. After lunch visit King Tu Duc's Tomb, followed by a relaxing cruise on the Perfume River. (B/L)
Day 7 Hue - Danang - Hoian Drive to Danang. After a visit to the remarkable Hindu Statuary in the Cham Museum, we leave for Hoian ancient town. Stay at Hoian Hotel for two nights. (B/L)
Day 8 Hoian This morning explore the bustling farmer's market with a short cruise on Thu Bon River. At a local village we join in a Vietnamese cooking class. After a tasty lunch, start the walking tour to discover the hidden charms of this ancient town. (B/L)
Day 9 Fly Danang - Nha Trang Fly to Nha Trang, the rest of the day will be at leisure. Stay at Nha Trang Lodge for two nights. (B)
Day 10 Nha Trang Experience the coastline of Nha Trang on aboard the boat as we set out for the first stop at Tri Nguyen Aquarium. Relax on the Beach of Hon Tam Island. (B/L)
Day 11 Fly Nha Tang - Ho Chi Min City
Fly to Ho Chi Minh City, known as Saigon. Our city tour includes the War Museum, the Reunification Palace and the spiritual Notre Dame Cathedral. Stay at the Palace Hotel for two nights. (B/L)
Day 12 Tay Ninh and Cu Chi Tunnels Drive to Tay Ninh Town, the centre of Caodaism religion. After lunch discover the incredible Cu Chi Tunnels. (B/L)
Day 13 My Tho - Cantho This morning we drive to My Tho, a peaceful town on the bank of the Mekong River. Take a fascinating river cruise, stroll in the coconut farms and enjoy the sampan ride through the palm-shaded muddy creeks. Stay at Cantho Golf Hotel for one night. (B/L)
Day 14 Cantho - Ho Chi Minh City
This morning drive to the intricately carved Banteay Srei Temple; take a stroll around this amazing masterpiece. The next stop is Banteay Samre. Then fly to Saigon for overnight at the Palace Hotel. (B/L)
Day 15 Fly Hoi Chi Minh City– Australia
Free at leisure until being transferred to the airport for flight home. (B/-/-)
Day 16 Tue Arrive Australia |