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Description

Spend eight days in Vietnam discovering the highlights and traditions of this eternally beautiful and historically significant country on a Premium adventure. Take part in enriching local encounters as your leader shows you the soul of this diverse pocket of Asia. Get lost in the districts of colourful Hanoi, cruise past the limestone karsts of World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay, discover the old-world charm of Hoi An’s ancient city and navigate the winding streets and chaotic traffic of Ho Chi Minh City with a local leader by your side. With a lively mix of culture, cuisine and history, your journey through Vietnam is sure to surprise, delight and excite.

Trip Name
Premium Vietnam
Last Updated
1970-01-01
Days
8
Capacity
12
Highlights
  • Explore the cities of Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with a local leader who will help to uncover the vibrant mix of influences – from French to Asian traders to indigenous peoples.
  • Feast on an included lunch at KOTO restaurant in Hanoi, a social enterprise organisation that teaches vocational and hospitality skills to young workers.
  • Fall asleep to the gentle rocking of your Premium Feature Stay – an overnight cruise in UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ha Long Bay on a boat as dazzling as its surroundings. Take in the views while enjoying a candlelit dinner on deck.
  • Explore the charming Old Town of Hoi An – a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its canals and historic architecture. Sit down to enjoy a famed egg coffee at a local cafe and relax from the hustle and bustle.
  • Sit down to a soul-stirring Hat Xam performance on a Premium Exclusive Experience – an art form that dates back more than 700 years to the Tran Dynasty.

Itinerary

ITINERARY CHANGES Our itineraries are updated regularly throughout the year based on customer feedback and to reflect the current situation in each destination. The information included in this Essential Trip Information may therefore differ from when you first booked your trip. It's important that you review this information prior to travel so that you have the latest updates. Due to weather, local conditions, transport schedules, public holidays, political unrest or other factors, further changes may be necessary to your itinerary once in-country. Your group leader or local representative will keep you up to date with any such changes once your trip is underway and has the authority to amend or cancel any part of the trip itinerary if deemed necessary due to safety concerns. , OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES A selection of optional activities that have been popular with past travellers are listed in the day-to-day itinerary. This isn't an exhaustive list and should be used as a guide only for some of what might be available. Prices are approximate, are for entrance fees only, and don’t include transport to and from the sites or local guides unless indicated. All activities are subject to availability, and maybe on a join-in basis. It may not be possible to do all the activities listed in the time available at each destination, so some pre-planning for what you are most interested in is advised. When it's recommended that travellers pre-book these activities, look for a note in the Special Information section of the day-to-day itinerary. For most, they can either be organised independently on the day, or let your group leader or local representative know you are interested at the Welcome Meeting and they can assist. Where activities are considered medium or high risk, we work with operators whose safety and credentials we have sighted and assessed. Although it is possible that you may find the same activity cheaper with another operator on the ground, we cannot vouch for the safety or quality of that operator. Medium and high-risk activities not listed above have not been assessed by us and as such our staff and group leader or local representative are unable to assist you with organising these activities. Activities that contravene our Responsible Travel policies are also not listed. Please remember that the decision to partake in any activity not listed is at your own discretion and risk.

Day 1 - Hanoi
Xin chao! Welcome to Hanoi, Vietnam’s vibrant capital city. When you arrive, you’ll be met at the airport by a representative and transferred to your hotel. Your adventure begins with a welcome meeting at 6 pm tonight, where you’ll meet your trip leader and fellow travellers. If you arrive early, Hanoi is the perfect place to explore on foot. Maybe head to the city’s colourful Old Quarter or check out the Vietnam National Fine Arts Museum, showcasing ancient and contemporary Vietnamese art. This evening, join your leader for a welcome dinner at a restaurant that’s been decorated to resemble an old-fashioned Vietnamese house. Dive into the world of Vietnamese cuisine as your leader introduces you to a range of classic dishes made with the freshest local ingredients.
Day 2 - Halong Bay
Depart Hanoi and travel to Ha Long Bay – one of the great natural treasures of Vietnam and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Board your Feature Stay accommodation for the evening – a traditionally decorated boat featuring modern conveniences. Set sail in comfort as unforgettable views of scattered islands and towering limestone karsts slowly unfold in front of you. Explore the bay and sit down for a seafood lunch on board. The sights you visit will vary, but you may stop at a cave where your leader will point out interesting rock formations or a fishing village to learn about local life. In the afternoon, you’ll have opportunities to swim, kayak or simply relax on the beach. Soak in the stunning surroundings with a dinner on deck before settling in for a night of stargazing and swapping stories.
Day 3 - Hanoi
Start your day with a peaceful breakfast and maybe take part in some Tai Chi on board the boat before returning to Hanoi. This afternoon, you’ll take part in a once-in-a-lifetime experience and sit down to a soul-stirring traditional Hat Xam performance. Hat Xam is an art form of Northern Vietnam dating back to the Tran Dynasty. Originally, this was performed by blind performers and was enjoyed by local working-class audiences right up until the late 1950s, when a wave of communism deemed all art forms to be corrupting influences. Today, these performances are rare, but you and your group will be taken to a private club house and treated to an exclusive show in one of the few places where these artists still sing acoustically. The performance goes for around an hour and might include audience interaction, so be ready to get involved!
Day 4 - Hoi An
This morning, you’ll get to know Hanoi on a half-day tour with your leader. Discover a captivating city where traditional and modern sit side by side as your leader shares knowledge on the Temple of Literature – an oasis of calm in the heart of town. You'll also visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, known as the ‘Hanoi Hilton’, which held American POWs. Today’s lunch is extra special as you’ll visit the KOTO restaurant – a social enterprise that provides hospitality training and experience to disadvantaged youth in Vietnam and offers a creative menu of Vietnamese dishes made with local ingredients. This afternoon, you’ll say goodbye to Hanoi and fly south to Danang. Drive to Hoi An and take in views of lush scenery along the way. The rest of the day is yours to explore or chill out in the hotel’s pool.
Day 5 - Hoi An
Set off on a walking tour of Hoi An’s Old Town and discover a blend of traditional treasures and cultural influences from the city’s history as a trading port. Your leader will guide you through the pagoda lined streets and you’ll visit a Chinese assembly hall, cross the Japanese Covered Bridge, enter the ornately decorated historic house of a former trader and check out a local museum. Hoi An’s trading port was particularly known for its pottery, and centuries-old pottery villages still exist to this day. No trip to Vietnam is complete without trying its famed coffee – your leader will take you to a local coffee shop where you can savour a delicious brew as you watch the hustle and bustle of Hoi An. Maybe try a traditional ca phe trung (coffee whipped with egg and sweetened condensed milk) or a refreshing iced coconut coffee. Your afternoon is free for your own exploration.
Day 6 - Ho Chi Minh City
Start your morning with some free time to enjoy more of Hoi An and the surrounding area. Maybe browse the market for silk and other materials or collect any garments that you might have had crafted by the efficient tailors. Or, hire a bicycle and ride along the lanes and out to a nearby beach. Your leader will have great recommendations for places to eat and drink. In the afternoon, transfer back to Danang and fly to Ho Chi Minh City. Check into your hotel before heading out for a tour of this dynamic city, including a visit to the War Remnants Museum. In the evening, the food stalls at Ben Thanh Market might reel you in with the sweet and savoury scents of pho and bun mam.
Day 7 - Ho Chi Minh City
Head out of the city to the nearby Cu Chi Tunnels – an extensive underground network dug by the Viet Minh and later expanded by the Viet Cong. Enter a widened section of the tunnels with your leader who will help you imagine what life underground must have been like and explain how the tunnels contained hospitals, accommodation and schools, and were used for refuge, storage and as a military base for the Viet Cong. After, you’ll head to the nearby Lady Trieu Distillery for a tour to see how the small batch gin is made and taste some cocktails – Lady Trieu’s award-winning gins incorporate flavours that showcase the biodiversity of the regions of Vietnam. Return to Ho Chi Minh City and maybe enjoy a final dinner with your fellow travellers at a local restaurant. Your leader will have some great options!
Day 8 - Ho Chi Minh City
Your adventure comes to an end after breakfast this morning. If you wish to spend some more time in Ho Chi Minh city, contact your booking agent to organise additional accommodation (subject to availability).

Trip Dates

StartEndPrice FromRoom Type
07-03-202614-03-2026AUD $ 4,280-
09-03-202616-03-2026AUD $ 4,280-
14-03-202621-03-2026AUD $ 4,195-
16-03-202623-03-2026AUD $ 4,195-
18-03-202625-03-2026AUD $ 4,280-
21-03-202628-03-2026AUD $ 3,226-
23-03-202630-03-2026AUD $ 4,280-
25-03-202601-04-2026AUD $ 4,230-
28-03-202604-04-2026AUD $ 4,190-
30-03-202606-04-2026AUD $ 2,618-
01-04-202608-04-2026AUD $ 3,179-
04-04-202611-04-2026AUD $ 4,280-
06-04-202613-04-2026AUD $ 4,280-
08-04-202615-04-2026AUD $ 2,992-
11-04-202618-04-2026AUD $ 4,280-
13-04-202620-04-2026AUD $ 4,190-
15-04-202622-04-2026AUD $ 4,280-
18-04-202625-04-2026AUD $ 2,992-
20-04-202627-04-2026AUD $ 2,569-
25-04-202602-05-2026AUD $ 4,260-
27-04-202604-05-2026AUD $ 3,670-
02-05-202609-05-2026AUD $ 4,060-
09-05-202616-05-2026AUD $ 4,130-
16-05-202623-05-2026AUD $ 3,460-
23-05-202630-05-2026AUD $ 3,860-
30-05-202606-06-2026AUD $ 3,995-
06-06-202613-06-2026AUD $ 3,500-
13-06-202620-06-2026AUD $ 3,460-
27-06-202604-07-2026AUD $ 3,460-
04-07-202611-07-2026AUD $ 3,490-
13-07-202620-07-2026AUD $ 3,460-
08-08-202615-08-2026AUD $ 3,460-
29-08-202605-09-2026AUD $ 3,460-
05-09-202612-09-2026AUD $ 3,490-
12-09-202619-09-2026AUD $ 3,460-
19-09-202626-09-2026AUD $ 3,490-
26-09-202603-10-2026AUD $ 3,460-
28-09-202605-10-2026AUD $ 3,460-
03-10-202610-10-2026AUD $ 3,570-
05-10-202612-10-2026AUD $ 3,570-
07-10-202614-10-2026AUD $ 3,670-
10-10-202617-10-2026AUD $ 3,670-
17-10-202624-10-2026AUD $ 3,670-
19-10-202626-10-2026AUD $ 3,740-
24-10-202631-10-2026AUD $ 4,280-
26-10-202602-11-2026AUD $ 3,740-
31-10-202607-11-2026AUD $ 3,740-
02-11-202609-11-2026AUD $ 3,890-
04-11-202611-11-2026AUD $ 3,740-
07-11-202614-11-2026AUD $ 3,765-
09-11-202616-11-2026AUD $ 3,740-
11-11-202618-11-2026AUD $ 3,740-
14-11-202621-11-2026AUD $ 3,720-
18-11-202625-11-2026AUD $ 3,930-
21-11-202628-11-2026AUD $ 3,670-
23-11-202630-11-2026AUD $ 3,795-
28-11-202605-12-2026AUD $ 3,670-
30-11-202607-12-2026AUD $ 3,670-
05-12-202612-12-2026AUD $ 3,570-
07-12-202614-12-2026AUD $ 3,570-
12-12-202619-12-2026AUD $ 3,460-
14-12-202621-12-2026AUD $ 3,485-
19-12-202626-12-2026AUD $ 3,460-
21-12-202628-12-2026AUD $ 4,160-
26-12-202602-01-2027AUD $ 3,570-
28-12-202604-01-2027AUD $ 3,695-
30-12-202606-01-2027AUD $ 3,670-
02-01-202709-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
04-01-202711-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
06-01-202713-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
09-01-202716-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
11-01-202718-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
16-01-202723-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
18-01-202725-01-2027AUD $ 3,810-
23-01-202730-01-2027AUD $ 3,700-
25-01-202701-02-2027AUD $ 3,700-
30-01-202706-02-2027AUD $ 3,700-
01-02-202708-02-2027AUD $ 3,700-
03-02-202710-02-2027AUD $ 3,700-
06-02-202713-02-2027AUD $ 3,700-
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10-02-202717-02-2027AUD $ 3,810-
13-02-202720-02-2027AUD $ 3,810-
15-02-202722-02-2027AUD $ 3,810-
17-02-202724-02-2027AUD $ 3,810-
20-02-202727-02-2027AUD $ 3,810-
22-02-202701-03-2027AUD $ 3,810-
24-02-202703-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
27-02-202706-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
01-03-202708-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
03-03-202710-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
06-03-202713-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
08-03-202715-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
10-03-202717-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
13-03-202720-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
15-03-202722-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
17-03-202724-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
20-03-202727-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
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24-03-202731-03-2027AUD $ 3,885-
27-03-202703-04-2027AUD $ 3,885-
29-03-202705-04-2027AUD $ 3,885-
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10-04-202717-04-2027AUD $ 3,885-
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14-04-202721-04-2027AUD $ 3,810-
17-04-202724-04-2027AUD $ 3,810-
19-04-202726-04-2027AUD $ 3,810-
24-04-202701-05-2027AUD $ 3,700-
26-04-202703-05-2027AUD $ 3,700-
01-05-202708-05-2027AUD $ 3,700-
03-05-202710-05-2027AUD $ 3,595-
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05-07-202712-07-2027AUD $ 3,595-
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12-07-202719-07-2027AUD $ 3,700-
17-07-202724-07-2027AUD $ 3,700-
24-07-202731-07-2027AUD $ 3,700-
26-07-202702-08-2027AUD $ 3,700-
31-07-202707-08-2027AUD $ 3,595-
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14-08-202721-08-2027AUD $ 3,595-
21-08-202728-08-2027AUD $ 3,595-
28-08-202704-09-2027AUD $ 3,595-
30-08-202706-09-2027AUD $ 3,595-
04-09-202711-09-2027AUD $ 3,595-
11-09-202718-09-2027AUD $ 3,595-
13-09-202720-09-2027AUD $ 3,595-
18-09-202725-09-2027AUD $ 3,595-
25-09-202702-10-2027AUD $ 3,595-
27-09-202704-10-2027AUD $ 3,700-
02-10-202709-10-2027AUD $ 3,700-
04-10-202711-10-2027AUD $ 3,700-
06-10-202713-10-2027AUD $ 3,700-
09-10-202716-10-2027AUD $ 3,700-
11-10-202718-10-2027AUD $ 3,810-
16-10-202723-10-2027AUD $ 3,810-
18-10-202725-10-2027AUD $ 3,810-
23-10-202730-10-2027AUD $ 3,885-
25-10-202701-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
30-10-202706-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
01-11-202708-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
03-11-202710-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
06-11-202713-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
08-11-202715-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
10-11-202717-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
13-11-202720-11-2027AUD $ 3,885-
15-11-202722-11-2027AUD $ 3,810-
17-11-202724-11-2027AUD $ 3,810-
20-11-202727-11-2027AUD $ 3,810-
22-11-202729-11-2027AUD $ 3,810-
24-11-202701-12-2027AUD $ 3,810-
27-11-202704-12-2027AUD $ 3,700-
29-11-202706-12-2027AUD $ 3,700-
04-12-202711-12-2027AUD $ 3,700-
06-12-202713-12-2027AUD $ 3,595-
11-12-202718-12-2027AUD $ 3,595-
13-12-202720-12-2027AUD $ 3,595-
15-12-202722-12-2027AUD $ 3,595-
18-12-202725-12-2027AUD $ 3,700-
20-12-202727-12-2027AUD $ 3,700-
22-12-202729-12-2027AUD $ 3,700-
25-12-202701-01-2028AUD $ 3,810-
27-12-202703-01-2028AUD $ 3,810-
29-12-202705-01-2028AUD $ 3,810-
01-01-202808-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
03-01-202810-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
05-01-202812-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
08-01-202815-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
10-01-202817-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
15-01-202822-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
17-01-202824-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
22-01-202829-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
24-01-202831-01-2028AUD $ 3,425-
29-01-202805-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
31-01-202807-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
02-02-202809-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
05-02-202812-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
07-02-202814-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
12-02-202819-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
14-02-202821-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
16-02-202823-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
19-02-202826-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
21-02-202828-02-2028AUD $ 3,425-
23-02-202801-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
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28-02-202806-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
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04-03-202811-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
06-03-202813-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
08-03-202815-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
11-03-202818-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
13-03-202820-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
15-03-202822-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
18-03-202825-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
20-03-202827-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
22-03-202829-03-2028AUD $ 3,425-
25-03-202801-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
27-03-202803-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
29-03-202805-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
01-04-202808-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
03-04-202810-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
05-04-202812-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
08-04-202815-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
10-04-202817-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
12-04-202819-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
15-04-202822-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
17-04-202824-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
22-04-202829-04-2028AUD $ 3,425-
24-04-202801-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
29-04-202806-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
01-05-202808-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
06-05-202813-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
13-05-202820-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
20-05-202827-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
22-05-202829-05-2028AUD $ 3,425-
27-05-202803-06-2028AUD $ 3,425-
03-06-202810-06-2028AUD $ 3,425-
10-06-202817-06-2028AUD $ 3,425-
17-06-202824-06-2028AUD $ 3,425-
24-06-202801-07-2028AUD $ 3,425-
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15-07-202822-07-2028AUD $ 3,425-
22-07-202829-07-2028AUD $ 3,425-
29-07-202805-08-2028AUD $ 3,425-
05-08-202812-08-2028AUD $ 3,425-
12-08-202819-08-2028AUD $ 3,425-
19-08-202826-08-2028AUD $ 3,425-
26-08-202802-09-2028AUD $ 3,425-
02-09-202809-09-2028AUD $ 3,425-
09-09-202816-09-2028AUD $ 3,425-
16-09-202823-09-2028AUD $ 3,425-
23-09-202830-09-2028AUD $ 3,425-
30-09-202807-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
02-10-202809-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
07-10-202814-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
09-10-202816-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
14-10-202821-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
16-10-202823-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
21-10-202828-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
23-10-202830-10-2028AUD $ 3,425-
28-10-202804-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
30-10-202806-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
01-11-202808-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
04-11-202811-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
06-11-202813-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
08-11-202815-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
11-11-202818-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
13-11-202820-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
15-11-202822-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
18-11-202825-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
20-11-202827-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
22-11-202829-11-2028AUD $ 3,425-
25-11-202802-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
27-11-202804-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
04-12-202811-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
09-12-202816-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
11-12-202818-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
16-12-202823-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
18-12-202825-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
20-12-202827-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
23-12-202830-12-2028AUD $ 3,425-
25-12-202801-01-2029AUD $ 3,425-
27-12-202803-01-2029AUD $ 3,425-
30-12-202806-01-2029AUD $ 3,425-

Accommodation

Hotel (6 nights), Overnight boat (1 night)

Transport

Boat, Plane, Private Minibus

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