Description
The group size for this tour is a maximum of 16 travellers.
Commence your small group tour of Vietnam & Cambodia in Hanoi. Enjoy a cruise on the beautiful Halong Bay, Explore the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave, the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An, discover Ho Chi Minh City as well as the Cu Chi Tunnels - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. Next, you are off to Siem Reap in Cambodia. Enjoy a full-day excursion to discover Angkor Thom and Temples & visit the wonderful Angkor Wat Temples – one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of the 12th Century. Along with all of this you will enjoy some leisure time in each destination to take optional tours or simply relax and explore at your own pace.
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Australia Hanoi
Depart Australia and fly to Vietnam! Upon arrival in Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure.
Accommodation: La Suite Hotel or similar, Hanoi
Meal included: Inflight only
Hanoi Halong Bay
This morning you will be picked up from the hotel to start your trip to the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On arrival at Hon Gai Pier you will be transferred by tender to the cruise boat. Enjoy a welcome drink and a delicious Vietnamese set menu served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing. This evening enjoy a suptuous set-course dinner on board before some time at leisure to enjoy a cocktail or try some squid fishing.
Accommodation: Renea cruise boat on Halong Bay
Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Halong Bay Hanoi
Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck and enjoy the morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee before breakfast. Begin your adventures by exploring the well-hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and attend a Vietnamese cooking demonstration to learn a simple but delicious delicacy. Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on board before heading back to the harbour and disembark in Hon Gai pier. Return to Hanoi were the evening is at your leisure. There is the option to join a Hanoi Evening Street Food Tour (at your own expense).
Accommodation: La Suite Hotel or similar, Hanoi
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
*Details of the cruise program will be updated upon confirmation. Anyway, it still can change prior to departure date without notification due to the weather or quay policy.
Hanoi Danang Hoi An
After breakfast at the hotel, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Danang. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Hoi An. Stop en route to visit the Marble Mountain and Stone village. The rest of the afternoon is at your leisure to explore the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Hoi An.
Accommodation: Le Pavillion Boutique Hotel or similar, Hoi An
Meal included: Breakfast
Hoi An
Enjoy today at leisure in Hoi An. One option is to take a tour to My Son (at additional expense).
Accommodation: Le Pavillon Boutique Hotel or similar, Hoi An
Meal included: Breakfast
Hoi An Ho Chi Minh City
After breakfast, you will be transferred to nearby Da Nang Airport for the flight to Ho Chi Minh City - a bustling metropolis located in the south of the country. Upon arrival, you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel accommodation. The rest of the day is at your leisure to discover Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Avanti Boutique Hotel or similar, Ho Chi Minh City
Meals included: Breakfast
Day Trip to Cu Chi Tunnels
After breakfast at the hotel, we will visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. Located 60km from HCMC, Cu Chi is now a popular spot for both Vietnamese & foreign tourists - the network of over 200km of tunnels became legendary when they played a vital role in the War. In their day, the tunnels were functioning underground cities including numerous trap doors, specially constructed living areas, storage facilities, weapons factories, field hospitals, command centres & kitchens. Today, ducks and water buffalos happily coexist in the rivers along the side of the road. However, the peaceful rural rice paddy scenery belies the area’s violent history. Visitors will find it hard to imagine the destruction, damage & defoliation over this whole area, caused by bombing and mines. There is
plenty of evidence of the fierce battle that took place here during the 1960s when Cu Chi was a "Free Target Zone". Start our tour in the morning, before entering the tunnels visitors can watch a short introductory video showing how the tunnels were constructed. You will spend the next hour exploring the tunnels. Afterwards, enjoy tea and cassava (guerrilla’s food during the war). Return to Ho Chi Minh City.
Accommodation: Avanti Boutique Hotel or similar, Ho Chi Minh City
Meals included: Breakfast and lunch
Ho Chi Minh City
Today you are free for your own exploration in Ho Chi Minh City. Perhaps, you could take a Mekong Delta day tour (at additional expense).
Accommodation: Avanti Boutique Hotel or similar, Ho Chi Minh City
Meals included: Breakfast
Ho Chi Minh City Siem Reap
After breakfast free at leisure until transfer to the airport for your flight to Siem Reap. Welcome to Siem Reap! Your tour begins when you are warmly welcomed by our English Speaking Guide at Siem Reap International Airport. After you have collected your luggage he will then take you to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the afternoon/evening is at your leisure.
Accommodation: G&Z Urban Hotel or similar, Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast
Siem Reap
After breakfast, enjoy a full-day excursion to discover Angkor Thom and Temples. Firstly, you will visit the wonderful Angkor Thom (the Great City) including the Southern Gate, famous Bayon temple (12th century in the centre of the city remains one of the most enigmatic temples of the Angkor group composed of 54 gothic towers decorated with 216 smiling faces of Avalokitesvara. Baphuon temple is lying just to the north of Bayon a pyramidal representation of mythical Mount Meru. Visit Ta Prohm - one of the area’s most beautiful temples.
Afternoon, it is time to visit the wonderful Angkor Wat Temples – one of the seven greatest architectural wonders of the world, as a temple and mausoleum for King Suryavarman II at the peak of the Khmer empire in the first half of the 12th Century. In the late afternoon, visit to Phnom Bakheng temple, is the first temple in Angkor region build by the Yacovarman, I King in the first of the 9th century, located on a slope gently hill where thousands of tourists are grouping on the hilltop to catch a memorable time of life when viewing the marvellous sunset, the distant Angkor Wat in the jungle.
Enjoy the evening at your leisure. You may like to experience the busy pub street, pop up at a bar for a cool drink or shopping at Angkor Night Market.
Accommodation: G&Z Urban Hotel or similar, Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast
Siem Reap
Enjoy today at your leisure to explore Siem Reap. An option is to take a tour of the Siem Reap Killing Fields.
Accommodation: G&Z Urban Hotel or similar, Siem Reap
Meals included: Breakfast
Siem Reap Australia
After breakfast, relax until the transfer to the airport for the return flight back home. We hope you have brought home fond memories of Vietnam Cambodia!
Meals included: Breakfast and inflight
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Return Economy Class Airfare from Melbourne, Sydney, *Brisbane, *Adelaide or *Perth (*surcharge applies)
- International and domestic flights with Vietnam Airlines (subject to availability)
- 10 nights hotel accommodation on a twin share basis with private bathroom facilities
- 1 night (2 days) Halong Bay cruise (shared twin accommodation, private bathroom facilities)
- Meals as indicated: 11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 1 dinner
- All transfers and transportation with comfortable air-conditioned vehicles
- Local English-speaking guides
- Half-day tour of Cu Chi Tunnels, including lunch
- All entrance fees as program
- 2 bottles of mineral water per person/per day
Standard Accommodation
Hanoi: La Suite Hotel in a deluxe room
Halong: Renea Boat in a deluxe cabin
Hoian: Le Pavillion Boutique Hotel in a deluxe city view room
Ho Chi Minh City: Avanti Boutique Hotel in a deluxe room
Siem Reap: G&Z Urban Hotel in a superior room
4-star Deluxe Accommodation Upgrade (available at checkout)
Hanoi: Chalcedony Hotel in a deluxe city view room
Halong: Renea Boat in a deluxe cabin
Hoi An: Belle Maison Hadana Hotel in a deluxe balcony room
Ho Chi Minh City: Northern Saigon Hotel in ROH room
Siem Reap: Treasure Oasis Hotel in a superior room
Exclusions
- Travel Insurance (strongly recommended)
- Meals (other than mentioned in the program)
- Drinks
- Visas to Vietnam
- Mineral water beyond that supplied
- Tips
- Optional excursions and activities
- Additional transfer required due to any emergency situation
- Items of a personal nature (Phone calls, laundry, beverages…)
- Peak season surcharges if any
- All not mentioned above
Optional Activities
These are available at an additional cost. Please contact us to add optional activities to your booking.
- Day 3: Hanoi Evening Street Food Tour approx. AU$60 pp
- Day 5: My Son tour approx. AU$80 pp
- Day 8: Mekong Delta day tour approx. AU$95 pp
- Day 11: Killing Field approx. AU$65 pp
Child Policy
No child discounts apply. A full-priced voucher must be purchased for all children travelling. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.
Single Supplement
The additional supplement for a single traveller is $575.
Looking to save on the single supplement? Join our Facebook group - Solo Traveldreamers to connect with other solo travellers or call us on 1300 350 263.
Extra Service
Looking to arrive early or stay late post-tour? Call on 1300 350 263 or email us at info@traveldream.com.au to inquire.
More details also available under Extra Services during checkout.