Vietnam Escape

From $3,480 - 17 Days, Fully Inclusive From Australia

Travelling on the Re-unification Express from Hanoi to Hue this tour stops at sites not normally seen on regular tours to Vietnam making it a more ‘off the beaten track’ journey. Visit places such as Long Tan, the DMZ, Pleiku and the HQ of the 4th and 25th Infantry Divisions which has had a great impact on Vietnam’s Military and War history.

TOUR ITINERARY

Days 1-2: Australia to Hanoi

Begin our Wendy Wu Tours group holiday to Vietnam. Travel to Hanoi with Vietnam Airlines. Tomorrow visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (closed Sep-Dec), Stilt House and Museum, One Pillar Pagoda and Temple of Literature. Enjoy a performance of the Water Puppets in the evening.

Days 3-4: Overnight Halong Bay

Travel to Halong Bay and commence an overnight cruise onboard a traditional Junk boat. The following day return to Hanoi.

Day 5: Hanoi - Reunification Express

Enjoy a walking tour of the Old Quarter and local markets and visit the Temple of Literature. Tonight board the Reunification Express and travel overnight to Dong Ha.

Day 6: Dong Ha (DMZ) to Hue

Disembark at Dong Ha and drive to the DMZ, visit Vinh Moc tunnels and Ben Hai Bridge before continuing to Hue. Enjoy a cyclo ride to the Citadel. This evening partake in a cooking class.

Days 7-9: Hue to Hoi An

Cruise the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda, before visiting Tu Duc and Khai Dinh Tombs. Drive to Hoi An visiting Marble Mountains, China Beach and Cham Museum en route. Tomorrow enjoy a walking tour of the old centre of Hoi An, visiting an old merchant home, the Japanese Bridge, Hoi An market and a local Chinese pagoda. The following day visit My Son.

Days 10-11: Hoi An to Pleiku

Fly to Pleiku. Visit Camp Enari and the hill tribe villages in Gia Lai. Enjoy a traditional show and sample Can wines this evening. Tomorrow visit Bien Ho (Sea Lake), continue to Dak To via Kontum, swap stories with ethnic Bahnar people. Drive back to Kontum for lunch before we visit the Wood Church and Camp Halloway.

Day 12: Pleiku to Saigon

Fly to Saigon. Visit the Presidential Palace, War Remnants Museum, the Notre Dame Cathedral, Cholon, Thien Hau Pagoda and drive by the Binh Tay wholesale market.

Day 13: Saigon - Nui Dat/Vung Tau

Drive to Nui Dat and visit the battle field of Long Tan. In Vung Tau visit the Lighthouse, the former Royal residence Bach Dinh, the Reclining Buddha and Back Beach.

Days 14-15: Mekong Delta/Cu Chi

Explore the Mekong Delta. Take various boat trips to visit local floating markets, villages, home industries and plantations. Tomorrow tour Cu Chi Tunnels, stopping at the Tropic Lightning, HQ of the 25th Infantry Division en route. Continue to Tay Ninh to experience the midday service of the unique Cao Dai religion.

Days 16-17: Saigon to Australia

After a late checkout, board our overnight flight to Australia. Arrive home the following morning.

Price Guide

From $3,480 per person	17 Days Fully Inclusive Flying Vietnam Airlines Departing Sydney and Melbourne
Add $250 per person	Departing Brisbane, Adelaide, Canberra and Perth
From $530	Single Hotel Supplement
From $100	Single Junk Boat Supplement
From $2,730	Land Only
Approx $50 per person	Compulsoty Tipping (See Booking Conditions)

Tour Code	Depart Date	Return Date	Price AUD	Avail
2009
V9052	13 Mar	29 Mar	$3,480	Avail
V9053	15 May	31 May	$3,480	Avail
V9054	05 Jun	21 Jun	$3,480	Avail
V9055	11 Sep	27 Sep	$3,480	Avail
V9056	16 Oct	01 Nov	$3,480	Avail
2010
V9061	22 Jan	07 Feb	$3,980	Avail
V9062	12 Mar	28 Mar	$3,780	Avail
V9063	14 May	30 May	$3,780	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