Vietnam at a Glance

From $2,980 - 12 Days, Fully Inclusive From Australia

This tour is perfect for those who want to visit Vietnam and see the main cities, spectacular sites and diverse geography but may be constrained by time. Vietnam at a Glance enables the traveller to still enjoy a relaxing yet comprehensive tour of Vietnam and take home many wonderful memories.

TOUR ITINERARY

Day 1: Australia to Saigon

Fly to Saigon with Vietnam Airlines. Upon arrival we will be met by our Vietnamese National Escort and transferred to our hotel.

Day 2: Saigon - Mekong Delta (My Tho)

Explore the Mekong Delta region, the heart of South Vietnam. Take various boat trips amongst the smaller tributaries to visit local floating markets, villages, home industries and plantations.

Day 3: Saigon

We begin our sightseeing around Saigon visiting the Presidential Palace, War Museum, Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office, Cholon, Binh Tay Markets and Tien Hau Pagoda.

Day 4: Saigon - Cu Chi Tunnels

Today explore the famous Cu Chi Tunnels then continue to Tay Ninh to experience the midday service at the head temple of the unique Cao Dai religion.

Days 5-6: Saigon to Hoi An via Danang

Leave Saigon this morning and fly to Danang. Upon arrival transfer to the UNESCO listed town of Hoi An stopping at the Cham Museum, Marble Mountains and China Beach en route. Tonight is free to visit the local tailors. Tomorrow undertake a walking tour of the old centre of Hoi An. Visit an old merchant home, the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An market and a local Chinese pagoda and assembly hall.

Day 7: Hoi An to Hue

Today drive over the Hai Van Pass to the ancient capital of Hue. This afternoon take a cyclo ride to the UNESCO listed Citadel, continue by coach to Thien Mu Pagoda before enjoying a boat trip on the Perfume River. This evening partake in a cooking class focusing on select local dishes and cuisine originally designed for the Royal Courts of Hue.

Days 8-9: Hue to Hanoi

Start the day with a visit to Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Royal Tombs stopping en route at an incense-stick making village. Fly to Hanoi this afternoon and in the evening enjoy a performance of the famous Water Puppets. Tomorrow visit the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Sep-Dec), Stilt House and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda, Temple of Literature and drive around Hoan Kiem Lake. Later this afternoon enjoy a walking tour around the Old Quarter and markets.

Day 10: Hanoi - Halong Bay

Travel to Halong Bay and cruise through spectacular scenery whilst enjoying a seafood meal onboard. After our cruise we travel back to Hanoi through the Red River Delta. You may choose to leave the group today and stay overnight on the Halong Bay Junk boat before returning to Hanoi airport directly tomorrow afternoon.

Days 11-12: Hanoi to Australia

Enjoy a full day at leisure in Hanoi. After a late checkout at the hotel transfer to the airport to board the overnight flight to Australia, arriving home the following morning.

Price Guide

From $2,980 per person	12 Days Fully Inclusive Flying Vietnam Airlines, Departing Sydney and Melbourne
Add $250 per person	Departing Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth
From $430	Single Hotel Supplement
From $2,230	Land Only
From $250 per person	Upgrade to overnight on Halong Bay Junk
Approx $50 per person	Compulsory Tipping (See Booking Conditions)

Tour Code	Depart Date	Return Date	Price AUD	Avail
2008
V30717	12 Nov	23 Nov	$3,280	FULL
V30718	03 Dec	14 Dec	$3,430	Few
2009
V3081	14 Jan	25 Jan	$3,430	FULL
V3082	11 Feb	22 Feb	$2,980	Avail
V3084	11 Mar	22 Mar	$2,980	Avail
V3085	18 Mar	29 Mar	$2,980	Avail
V3087	22 Apr	03 May	$3,180	Avail
V3088	06 May	17 May	$2,980	Avail
V3089	20 May	31 May	$2,980	Avail
V30810	17 Jun	28 Jun	$2,980	Avail

Travel Info

Country Info

VIETNAM

Inclusions

Return international economy class airfares
All meals and accommodation
All transportation, daily tours and entrance fees to scenic attractions
Local National Tour Escort for each country with a minimum of 10 passengers and/or English speaking local guides in each city
Visa fees for Australian passport holders
Domestic airport and land taxes
Australian and Vietnamese departure taxes
An impressive Wendy Wu Tours travel wallet

Exclusions

Cambodian, Myanmar and Laos international departure taxes
Personal expenditure such as drinks (including at meals), laundry service and souvenirs
Compulsory Tipping (see booking conditions)
Current Airline Fuel Surcharges
Arrangements and taxes in Singapore if required
Land Only package excludes visa fees and arrival and departure transfers
Local airport taxes if applicable
Compulsory insurance of any kind