Our most popular tour is sure to delight! A taste of Vietnam, visiting the best the country has to offer from the South to the North.
Saigon • Mekong Delta • Hue • Danang • Hoi An • Halong • Hanoi
- Itinerary and Tour Map
Day 1 – Arrive Saigon
On arrival at Saigon airport and transfer to the Lavender Hotel for a three night stay. Welcome dinner at Vietnam House restaurant. (D)
Day 2 – Saigon
A morning city tour of dynamic Saigon, officially renamed Ho Chi Minh City in 1976, takes in the former Presidential Palace, the Old Post Office, a walk around the outside of Notre Dame Cathedral, and a visit to Ben Thanh Market. Lunch at Pho 24 Restaurant. Early afternoon, drive to Cu Chi to visit the incredible underground tunnel network built by the Vietnamese guerrilla fighters. (B,L)
Day 3 – Mekong Delta excursion
Full day trip to the watery world of My Tho in the Mekong Delta. Take a boat trip along the narrow waterways overhung with dense vegetation and try exotic fruits in one of many orchards; a fascinating glimpse of life in this region. Lunch is elephant ear fish, a specialty of the Delta region. (B,L)
Day 4 – Saigon – Hue
From Saigon take a flight to Hue, the former capital of Vietnam. On arrival in Hue transfer to the Mercure Hue Gerbera Hotel for a two night stay, before touring the Imperial Citadel and the Thien Mu Pagoda. (B)
Day 5 – Hue
A morning tour of Hue will include Dong Ba Market and the mausoleums of Emperor of Tu Duc and Khai Dinh. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 6 – Hue – Hoi An via Danang
In the morning, travel through the photogenic fishing village of Lang Co, over the Pass of Mountain Clouds, to Danang and then to Hoi An. Visit the Da Nang market, China Beach and Marble Mountains en route. Spend two nights in Hoi An at the Vinh Hung Resort, or the Hoi An Trails Resort, in Hoi An. (B,L)
Day 7 – Hoi An
Take a morning walking tour of Hoi An and visit the former merchant’s houses, the 400 year old Japanese Covered Bridge and the market. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)
Day 8 – Hoi An – Danang – Hanoi
Drive to Danang airport for a flight to Hanoi. You will be met by your guide on arrival at Hanoi airport and transferred to the Hong Ngoc 1 Hotel for a two night stay. Take an orientation tour of Hanoi by cyclo. A water puppet show is included this evening. (B)
Day 9 – Hanoi
Full day Hanoi city tour including One Pillar Pagoda, Tran Quoc Pagoda, West Lake, Hanoi Hilton Prison, Museum of Ethnology, and the old quarter of 36 streets and 36 wares. Lunch is at Koto Restaurant, an Australian funded establishment aimed at helping Hanoi street kids. Further sightseeing includes a local market, the Fine Arts Museum and the Temple of Literature. (B,L)
Day 10 – Hanoi – Halong Bay overnight cruise
A highlight of your visit to Vietnam is sure to be your overnight cruise on Halong Bay. Morning coach transfer, with your guide, to the Halong wharf to board your boat for a cruise among the rocky limestone islands in the emerald waters of Halong Bay. Seafood lunch and dinner are served on board. Stay overnight on the Huong Hai cruise boat, in cabins with en-suite. (B,L,D)
Day 11 – Halong to Hanoi
Further cruising around Halong Bay this morning. Disembark at Halong and return to Hanoi by coach, with your guide, stopping en route to visit a pottery village. Farewell dinner at Sen Restaurant. Stay overnight in Hanoi at the Hong Ngoc 1 Hotel. (B,D)
Day 12 – Depart Hanoi
Time at leisure before transferring to the airport for your flight home. (B) - Group departure dates and prices
Departure Twin Share Single Sup.
17 Jan 11 $1868 $653
14 Feb 11 $1868 $653
07 Mar 11 $1868 $653
04 Apr 11 $1868 $653
09 May 11 $1868 $653
13 Jun 11 $1868 $653
04 Jul 11 $1868 $653
08 Aug 11 $1868 $653
12 Sep 11 $1868 $653
17 Oct 11 $1868 $653
14 Nov 11 $1868 $653
05 Dec 11 $1868 $653 - Price Includes:
3* and 4* hotels as listed, or similar, and overnight cruise on Halong Bay
Domestic economy class flights in Vietnam including taxes and fuel surcharges
All transfers and sightseeing as listed, including entrance fees
Quality air-conditioned vehicles, experienced drivers and English speaking guides
Meals as listed (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner)
For these group departures, the tour prices are based on a minimum of 4 passengers. Group size is limited to a maximum of 16 passengers.
International airfares are not included in the tour price. Ask InterAsia for the current best value fare with our airline partners SINGAPORE AIRLINES, VIETNAM AIRLINES, THAI AIRWAYS, and MALAYSIA AIRLINES.