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- Hanoi
- Halong Bay
- Da Nang
- Hoi An
- Ho Chi
- Minh
- Sapa
- Nha
- Trang
- Dalat
- Mekong
- Delta
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Fascinatingly exotic, Vietnam never fails to impress visitors with its unique heritage, staggering natural beauty and revered cuisine. From exploring lively cities to relaxing in quiet hill tribe villages, there is plenty here to engross even the most well traveled visitor.
Itineraries
Day 1
Home . Hanoi

Day 2
Hanoi . Sapa

Day 3
Sapa
Destination Sapa Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 . Pistachio Hotel Sapa, or similar Sapa is a very popular trekking base, due to its location nestled among the Hoang Lien Son mountain range. Today, we will enjoy some trekking around the village and experience some spectacular vistas overlooking the terraced rice paddies that line the surrounding steep valley walls. After lunch, you will transfer to a hotel where we will spend our second night in Sapa. The rest of the afternoon and evening are yours to spend at leisure.Day 4
Sapa . Hanoi

Day 5
Hanoi

Day 6
Hanoi
Destination Hanoi Meals included Breakfast Hotel 4 . May De Ville Old Quarter Hotel, or similar A full city tour of Hanoi awaits you today. This morning’s sightseeing begins with a visit to Van Mieu, otherwise known as The Temple of Literature. The Confucian temple dates back to 1070, and features astoundingly well-preserved traditional Vietnamese architecture. Note the peaceful series of walled courtyards and graceful gateways. After this we will visit the infamous Hoa Lo Prison, built by French colonists to house Vietnamese political prisoners. During the Vietnam War, it was used by North Vietnam, and dubbed the 'Hanoi Hilton' by American prisoners of war. Today, only part of the prison still exists, which has been converted into a museum. At noon we will visit Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum Complex, which contains a museum and Ho Chi Minh’s final resting place. Within the grounds there also lies the simple two-room stilt house where Ho Chi Minh lived from 1958 until his final days in 1969, as well as the miniature One Pillar Pagoda, or Chua Mot Cot, which sits in a lotus pond. Next, we’ll enjoy a walking tour through Hanoi’s Old Quarter -the oldest continuously developed area of Vietnam, highlighting more than 1,000 years of history. Explore the network of narrow alleyways known as 'The 36 Streets'. This is a wonderful place to soak up local life, and peruse market items from fabrics to crafts and exotic medicines. Each street was named to reflect the specialised trade of the merchants who had shops there, such as silk traders or jewellers. Take a break at a local coffee shop to experience the popular Hanoi pastime of sipping coffee and watching life go by in the neighbourhood. Following the city tour, the rest of the evening is free to continue exploring on your own. OPTIONAL TOUR -HANOI MARKET & DINNER TOUR Travellers can explore a bustling local market with a private chef who will guide you around the market, to demystify the local produce, explain the market culture and encourage you to taste some of its most exotic ingredients. After this tour you will return to to enjoy a 3 course traditional Vietnamese dinner, inclusive of one drink. This is a great opportunity to do more than ‘just have a meal’. It will be an authentic night to remember.Day 7
Hanoi . Haiphong . Halong Bay

morning
we
depart
for
a
leisurely
drive
to
Haiphong.
Upon
arrival
at
this
port
city
we
will
board
our
Halong
Bay
cruise.
Onboard,
you'll
enjoy
a
complimentary
drink
and
take
a
seat
in
the
lounge
before
a
short
welcome
briefing
with
fellow guests. Become acquainted with the junk boat's facilities, using the opportunity to ask any questions and getting to know the friendly staff. You’ll be shown to your room where you can unpack and enjoy your balcony view before freshening up just in time for lunch. As you indulge in an exquisite, freshly cooked meal, the boat will sets sail for the first attraction of the day – the floating villages of Lan Ha Bay. With a resident local population that's estimated to run into the hundreds, these fishing villages are a unique cultural feature of the region, and represent a traditional sea-based lifestyle that has since died out in many other parts of the world. Interact with the friendly communities whose livelihoods depend on these waters, and learn to fish in their traditional style. Back onboard the boat enjoy some free time as we drift deeper into Halong Bay, wending our way past the towering limestone islands draped in greenery that dot these beautiful aquamarine waters. This is the perfect time to check out the panoramic sundeck, or relax in your room. Later, the junk boat's head chef will lead a cooking class and food carving lesson – a typical feature of Vietnamese culinary culture. Watch in wonder as everyday vegetables are intricately carved into works of art, and try your hand at making a typical Vietnamese dish. A la carte dinner platters range from salads and seafood to meat dishes, not to mention seasonal fruits and exotic desserts. Happy hour follows dinner, and you can spend the rest of your night at leisure. Why not take this opportunity to try your hand at squid fishing with the cruise staff.
Day 8
Haiphong . Hanoi . Da Nang . Hoi An

Day 9
Hoi An

of
Lanterns' and making for a thoroughly photogenic and romantic atmosphere. OPTIONAL TOUR -HOI AN FISHING VILLAGE CULTURE & BASKET BOAT WITH DINNER Today, enjoy a wide range of experiences -from learning traditional fishing techniques, paddling the unique Vietnamese bamboo basket boats, riding on a buffalo, experiencing rice culture to learning about the Ba Trao cultural folk music from the local fishermen. This optional tour will allow you discover the local Vietnamese way of life, with authentic social and cultural insights.
Day 10
Hoi An . Nha Trang

Day 11
Nha Trang . Dalat

Day 12
Dalat

Day 13
Dalat . Ho Chi Minh City

Day 14
Ho Chi Minh City

Chi
tunnels. Here we’ll explore part of the underground network that zigzagged from the southern tip of the Ho Chi Minh Trail near Cambodia, to the Saigon River, and is said to measure a whopping 250kms. Visiting Cu Chi will give you a deeper understanding of the guerrilla warfare that took place by the Vietnamese against both the French and the Americans. Developed in the late 1940s, these criss-crossing tunnels were constructed by local resistance fighters looking for a place to hide their weapons, and themselves, not to mention serving as communication and supply routes. Here you'll discover secret trapdoors, field hospitals, command posts, underground kitchens, living areas and meeting rooms. After lunch we’ll head back to downtown Ho Chi Minh City, where we’ll visit Dong Khoi Street, the heart of the city’s commercial life. We’ll also visit the Post Office and the War Museum. Upon completion of our city tour, your final evening in Vietnam is free to spend as you wish. Don’t hesitate to ask your guide for any last-minute recommendations. OPTIONAL TOUR -SAIGON RIVER CRUISE WITH DINNER Tonight, indulge yourself on the beautiful and serene Bonsai river cruise within the bustling city of Ho Chi Minh, including a scrumptious dinner. The cruise will run from 6:45pm to 9:00pm, which will allow you to enjoy a fusion style buffet and an open bar.
Day 15
Ho Chi Minh City . Ben Tre

Day 16
Ben Tre . Ho Chi Minh City
Destination Ben Tre . Ho Chi Minh City Meals included Breakfast, Lunch Hotel 4 . Central Palace Hotel, or similar After a delightful breakfast at your homestay, spend some time enjoying your morning at leisure and take in the last of this peaceful province. Following lunch, we will begin our drive back to Ho Chi Minh City. Once we arrive, the rest of your final day in Vietnam is free to spend as you wish. Don’t hesitate to ask your knowledgeable guide for any last-minute recommendations.Day 17
Ho Chi Minh City . Home

Day 18
Home

- Return international airfares with Singapore Airlines
- Return airport transfers
- 14 nights in well situated 4-star boutique hotels
- 1 night on a Halong Bay junk boat
- 1 night homestay experience in Sapa
- Daily breakfast, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
- Fully escorted tour with English-speaking guide throughout
- Incredible sightseeing as per the itinerary
- All transportation, rail tickets and entry fees as per the itinerary
- Dedicated air-conditioned transportation
- 24/7 customer service and your own Dedicated Support Agent
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
Hanoi-Enjoy a ride on a traditional ‘cyclo’ (a three-wheel bicycle taxi) through Hanoi’s historic Old Quarter
Hanoi -Visit the Temple of Literature, dedicated to Confucius, dating back to 1070
Hanoi -See the final resting place of communist revolutionary Ho Chi Minh, at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum
Hanoi-Indulge in a popular Hanoi pastime by savouring one of the country’s most famous exports, coffee. You’ll sip cà phê in the company of locals at a neighbourhood café
Sapa -Explore the charming hamlets and hill stations of this mountainous region, learning more about the lifestyle and culture of the local Hmong people
Halong Bay -Settle into your luxurious floating home on a one-night Halong Bay cruise
Halong Bay -Explore Lan Ha Bay’s floating villages
Halong Bay -Swim at the breathtaking cove of Ong Cam Bay -the perfect morning chill-out spot
Hoi An -Stroll through the narrow, cobblestone streets of this UNESCO World Heritage Centre
Hoi An -Marvel at the Japanese Covered Bridge, a local icon that dates back to the 1590s
Nha Trang -Set sail on a morning boat trip and snorkel off the shores of this popular coastal resort city
Da Lat -Enjoy this hill station town, known as ‘Le Petit Paris’ due to the local relics from French colonial times
Ho Chi Minh City -Visit the infamous Cu Chi tunnels and get insight into Vietnam’s dark recent history
Ho Chi Minh City -Free time to visit Notre-Dame Cathedral Basilica, the War Remnants Museum and Ben Thanh Market
Mekong Delta -Take a rickshaw ride through the local village of Huu Dinh, enjoying the green fields
Mekong Delta -Enjoy a boat ride through the narrow canals soaking up the peacefulness of these waterways
- Visas
- Travel insurance (compulsory) Tipping
- Anything not mentioned in the itinerary
- Optional activities
- Personal expenses
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You can enhance your holiday by arriving or departing before or after the tour, adding a stopover package en-route or booking a tour extension. On this tour you can choose from the following options:
Airport chauffeur
Take the hassle out of getting to the airport with private chauffeur transfers to and from your home airport. Your personal chauffeur will meet and greet you, attend to your luggage and drive you to your destination in a luxury vehicle.
Within
30km of airport: $139 per vehicle (max 2 guests)
Outside
30km of airport: You may add this option to your booking and the final price will be adjusted based on the transfer distance.
Additional surcharges may apply depending on pick-up time, tolls and government levies.
Airport Chauffeur can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.
Pre and post tour accommodation (deviating from group flights forfeits your group airport transfers)
Pre-tour accommodation: $160 per room per night for double/twin/single including breakfast and transfer
Post-tour accommodation: $160 per room per night for double/twin/single including breakfast and transfer
Airport lounges
Escape busy airport terminals and relax at a cosy and catered lounge instead. Departure lounge access in Sydney $70 per person (up to 6 hours); Melbourne & Brisbane $55 per person (up to 3 hours).
Airport lounge passes can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add this service, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance.
To enhance your journey, we're offering the following optional tours:
Ninh
Binh Full-Day tour (from Hanoi) -$135 per person
Hanoi
Market & Dinner tour -$55 per person
Hoi
An Memories Dinner & Show -$80 per person
Hoi
An Fishing Village Culture & Basket Boat with Dinner -$65 per person
Saigon
River Cruise with Dinner -$85 per person
Optional tours can be selected once you have finalised your tour purchase and paid your deposit. When completing your Passenger Booking Form, you will be asked if you would like to add Optional Tours, where any applicable cost will be added to your final balance. If you choose not to select them at this time, you can choose to add them later by logging in to your Account online or speaking with your Dedicated Support Agent for assistance.
Please note that you must select your Optional Tours no later than 65 days before departure, after which you will be required to purchase them on tour. Please keep in mind that anything purchased on-tour is subject to availability and prices may vary as you will be paying in local currency. We appreciate your understanding.
While the tour itinerary should give you some guidance and overview to the expected requirements, to determine if this tour is right for you we categorise each of our tours in terms of their intensity. These guidelines are to ensure that each tour group is conducted as expected and to ensure the overall satisfaction of all Inspiring Vacations customers. As a general rule, porterage is not included, therefore at all times you are expected to handle your own luggage where help may not be available. This particular tour is categorised as a “3”:
3 – Moderate Tour: A good level of fitness and mobility is required, as this tour includes a moderate level of physical activity and is considered a medium-fast paced tour. You should be able to walk up and down stairs, get on and off the coach and able to walk reasonable distances of approximately 2 kilometres per day or more with ease. Any physical ailments you may have must be disclosed at the time of booking to determine your suitability. If you have any form of walking aids, other than a walking stick or hiking poles, then this tour is not suitable.
A friendly reminder that tipping is not included in your package. Tipping is not compulsory on your trip, but they can make a big difference to locals employed in the tourism industry. If you feel that your guide and driver have done an impeccable job, you can choose to give a gratuity, but this is entirely your decision. For the services of your guide, it is suggested that you budget for AUD$10-20 per person, per day. Tipping of your driver is also appreciated and we would suggest AUD$5 per person, per day. As this particular tour does not collect a ‘kitty’, it is entirely up to the individual whether or not you would like to tip locals for the services of things like taxis or when dining at restaurants. In these cases, we suggest you allow 10-20% of the value of the service as a tip. Again, it is not compulsory and entirely up to the individual.
The accommodation listed is subject to change. Any changes will be of an equal or higher
standard. Bedding configurations (double or twin) are requests only. All efforts will be made to meet your preferences however any changes are beyond our control.
Single Supplement
Single supplement is $1,000 per person in addition to the twin-share price.
Paired Solo Travellers
This package allows you to avoid paying a single supplement by booking as a Paired Solo Traveller. This option must be selected at time of booking during the purchase path under "Select Your Room" and then choose "Paired Twin Room". Regardless of whether an accompanying solo traveller is found, you are guaranteed to travel at no additional cost. Solo travellers are matched only on the basis of gender and not on other factors such as age, nationality, religion or sexuality. We kindly ask that you disclose any requirements, medical or otherwise, that might disturb your matched traveller’s sleep (e.g. sleep apnoea or a CPAP machine). Unfortunately, with this in mind and in the interest of other travellers, we request that you proceed with your own private room with the resulting single supplement. Should a second solo traveller not be available, you are nonetheless guaranteed to travel at no extra cost and you will be placed into a single, twin share or double room by yourself. Your tour group may include multiple solo travellers who may or may not be paired. No changes will be permitted to any pairing arrangements. Note that for some portions of some itineraries, the group sizes will vary. Some packages may operate on groups as small as 2 people and therefore, there may be time spent travelling only with your paired traveller. Should a package require a minimum number of 2 travellers and you are not paired, your booking may be cancelled. You will be introduced to your matched solo traveller at the beginning of your itinerary and your personal details will not be shared as per our Privacy Policy. Should there be any dissatisfaction with your matched traveller, unfortunately we are unable to make any changes to your room arrangements or offer any refund. Inspiring Vacations takes no responsibility for and will not be held liable for any dissatisfaction with the matched traveller or for their actions. All departures remain strictly subject to availability and may sell out prior to your tentative booking being confirmed, in which case the fee will be refunded in full. All other booking terms apply.
Triple share
Not available.
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It is the traveller's responsibility to ensure they have a valid passport. The passport must be valid for a minimum of six months from the intended date of return to Australia. Australian passport holders will require a visa to enter Vietnam. You will need to arrange your Visas for travel to Vietnam closer to departure. Please note, we don't recommend applying for the e-visa until around 30-45 days prior to your departure. Visa's are easiest to complete online and take approximately 72 hours to confirm. You will be able to obtain your e-visa when you have your flight documents indicating your date of entry into Vietnam. Remaining tour documentation, including hotel details, will be sent 4 weeks prior to departure. Please note the e-visa is limited to 30 days validity from the date of arrival and is only valid for 3 months from date of issue.
You must make sure that the same travel document that was used for applying online is used for entering into Vietnam.
Visit https://evisa.xuatnhapcanh.gov.vn/
to apply for an e-visa.
Information required:
Personal
and passport details
Arrival
date and departure date (no specific flight details are required)
Purpose
of entry (tourist)
Passport
information
Passport
scanned copy
Passport
size photo scanned copy
The
name and address of your first hotel in Vietnam
Pay
USD $25per person by credit card
Wait
for it to be approved and you will be notified via email within approximately 72 hours.
Passport
with 6 months validity
Once approved, please ensure that you travel with the following documentation as they are required to present to customs upon arrival into the country:
E-visa printout
Travel
itinerary (provided 30 days before departure)
Hotel
list (provided 30 days before departure)
Please note that these details are subject to change without notice. We recommend visiting https://smartraveller.gov.au for up to date information in terms of entry requirements. Visas should not be applied for until you receive your final documentation.
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