Embark on a captivating journey through Vietnam's rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. From the bustling streets of Hanoi's Old Quarter to the tranquil waters of Halong Bay's emerald islets, immerse yourself in a world of contrasts and charm. Explore the ancient temples of Hue, wander through the lantern-lit streets of Hoi An, and savor the diverse flavors of Vietnamese cuisine. Whether you're cruising the Mekong Delta or delving into the storied past of Ho Chi Minh City, this is your ticket to an unforgettable adventure. Join us and let Vietnam's magic leave you spellbound!
Auckland Departure
Arrive in Auckland International airport and take flight to China.
Guangzhou – Ho Chi Minh
Upon arrival at Tan Son Nhat International Airport (SGN), our driver will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. The restof the day is spent at your leisure.Then, you are free to explore the vibrant, innovative and traffic – lots of traffic – Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, is the economic heart of Vietnam and the main hub of the southern region. A freewheeling, cosmopolitan metropolis, HCMC's dynamic cityscape draws together old and new Vietnam in the most compact of spaces, representing the city’s past as well as its future.
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Ho Chi Minh – Mekong Delta – Ho Chi Minh
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
In the morning, you will depart from Ho Chi Minh City to explore Ben Tre, also known as “Coconut Island” because the inhabitants still rely on traditions and ancestral methods of coconut production for sustenance. During this private visit off the beaten path, you will discover the Mekong delta and its specialities. Upon arrival in Ben Tre, you will take a xe loi passing through villages to enjoy the beauty of the plantations and gardens.
Then board a small boat to explore the canals and tropical landscapes. During the cruise you will be served a welcome drink and delicious exotic fruits. The cruise will stop at a family company processing coconuts, where you will see the many different ways to use coconuts.
The following stop will be at a brick factory, before heading by bicycle to a local factory producing rice noodles. After the visit, you will be welcomed in a local house to enjoy fresh fruits and tea. A sampan will then take you along a narrow canal to enjoy the peaceful life of the region.
The tour will end in a local restaurant along the river for lunch. You will travel back to Ho Chi Minh City in the late afternoon. After settling in, our guide will transfer you to local restaurant for dinner. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Distance: Ho Chi Minh – Ben Tre: 80 kms (2 hours)
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Cu Chi Tunnels Tour
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
8.00 am: Our guide will pick the group from hotel in Ho Chi Minh. Then, you will leave early in the morning heading towards the Cu Chi Tunnels, located one hour from Ho Chi Minh City.
Originally dug by hand by the Viet Minh (Resistance force) during the French Indochina War, this network of underground tunnels was expanded during the Vietnam War. At itspeak, it was 200-kilometers long, 3-to-4-meters deep and was very well equipped, including meeting rooms and medical and sanitary posts. Today it is one of the largest historical sites of the Vietnam War.
You will begin the visit by watching a documentary on the tunnels and the war in the 60s-70s, then you can pass through various narrow underground ducts in order to discover the rooms: offices, kitchens, meeting rooms, weapons stores and even hospitals. At the end of the tour you will have the chance to taste the specialty of Cu Chi, the khoai my luoc (boiled cassava), a Vietnamese dish eaten daily during the war.
After your visit, you will return to Ho Chi Minh City for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the War Remnants Museum. The first exhibits US weapons and vehicles used during the Vietnam War, along with photos showing the consequences of this war and details of the chemical weapons that were used (caution: some images can cause discomfort).
At the end of your visit, you will have some free time to stroll around and explore the city. After settling in, our guide will transfer you to local restaurant for dinner.
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Ho Chi Minh - Hoi An
Breakfast
Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy some time exploring Ho Chi Minh on your own before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Da Nang.
On arrival, you’ll be picked up at Da Nang airport and transferred to your hotel in the charming coastal city of Hoi An.Then, our guide will show you Hoi An - UNESCO recognized as a World Heritage site for its well-preserved ancient streets and houses.
The town features a harmony of Vietnamese, Japanese, Chinese and French architecture elements, which can be seen from the famous Japanese Bridge, the Chinese Temple and Tan Ky trading house (which used to belong to a rich Vietnamese merchant 200 years ago and has been kept original ever since).
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Hoi An
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
The Guide will pick you up from hotel. Then you will go on a bicycle ride through the rural scenery of Hoi An to Tra Que herb village, known for its aromatic herbs. Join in with the local farmers and observe their daily work of planting and picking vegetables.
At lunch, you will have a chance to enjoy the village specialities: tam huu (small skewers of pork and prawns), various kinds of shrimps, pork and herbs, as well as six other dishes of the region. You will return to Hoi An in the early afternoon and have the rest of the day at your leisure to further discover the old streets or relax on the beach.
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Hoi An
Breakfast
Breakfast is served at your hotel. The rest of the day is spent at your leisure.
Optional: Golden Bridge - Ba Na Hill Tour (Lunch Included)
Admire the astounding bridge lifted by two “Hands of the Gods” in Ba Na Hill. From this amazing man-made wonder, you can enjoy the marvellous scenery of natures from above. Take this tour and walk among your fairy tales.
Adult: $199.00 NZD per person
Under 8 yrs: 85% of adult price,
Under 5 yrs: 50%
Optional: My Son Sanctuary Tour
You will travel by car to My Son (which mean: “The beautiful mountain”) – the most important Cham archaeological site in the center of Vietnam. Dating back from the 4th to the 13th century, the 70 building complex shows that the Cham civilization was contemporary and rather close to the Khmer civilization, which makes My Son as important as the sites of Angkor in Cambodia, Borobudurin Indonesia, or Bagan in Burma.
Adult: $129.00 NZD per person
Under 8 yrs: 85% of adult price,
Under 5 yrs: 50%
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Hoi An – Ha Noi
Breakfast
Lunch
After breakfast, enjoy some time exploring Hoi An on your own before being transferred to the airport for your flight to Ha Noi. On arrival, you’ll be picked up at HaNoi airport and transferred to your hotel in Ha Noi. Hanoi Old quarter- Home to a mix of Vietnamese architecture, green spaces, ancient shops and fresh-as-it-gets street food — all of it easily explored on foot.
At first look, these 36 streets can feel frenetic. Don't worry: Constant motion is part of the Old Quarter's charm. After settling in the hotel, our tour guide will welcome you at your hotel lobby, then start walking tour in old quarter "36 streets" to visit some famous and specialised- food families or stalls/ local restaurants, shops where they run their business every day, certainly you will watch and taste some particular dishes (We can customise vegetarian food or special requirement).
The old quarter in Hanoi is over one thousand years old and today retains much of the old flavor that made the area special in earlier times, each street was the exclusive domain of one trade (guilds) so there are whole streets of blacksmiths, silver shops, paper shops, headstone makers and more. Originally there were just 36 streets in the old quarter but today there are more than 50 streets. Although many of the streets are short, and the area is rather compact. It is very difficult to find some local food on your own in hidden alleys or sidewalks; certainly the best way to make it easy is joining, taking part in this special tour to learn about Vietnamese cuisine, culture, people and language. At 21:00, you will get back to your hotel.
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Ha Noi – Ha Long Bay
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
In the morning, you will travel to Halong and arrive around noon. There, you will embark on a cruise in the must- see Halong Bay. This world-famous bay is one of the most beautiful landscapes in Vietnam, with its giant rock islets covered in luxuriant vegetation overlooking the waters. Halong Bay includes some 1,900 islands and islets of rocky peaks, often uninhabited and unvisited. This scene creates a spectacular marine landscape, which earned it UNESCO World Heritage status in 1994. You will be served lunch and dinner abroad with excellent and freshly caught seafood from the bay. At the end of the day, you will have the chance to enjoy a night fishing session on the boat.
Note: On board, the boat provide their own guide. Your tour guide will take you to the boat and meet you here after the cruise is completed. Long Bay Overnight onboard.
Hotel Accommodation: Overnight Onboard
Ha Long Bay / Ha Noi
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Early in the morning and depending on the season, you will wake up to enjoy sunrise over the aquamarine waters of the bay. Then the cruise will tour around the bay until you disembark at the end of the morning. After that, you will then return to Hanoi on a road lined with typical rice fields of the Red River Delta. Around 15.00, you will get back to your hotel in Ha Noi. You will have some free time till dinner time which is served in local restaurant.
Hotel Accommodation: 4 Star Hotel
Ha Noi – Guangzhou
Free until go to airport and fly to Guangzhou, take connected flight to Auckland.
Auckland Arrival
Flight arrive in Auckland.
| Twin Share | Single | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost per person* AKL - AKL | $4,999 | +$975 |
| Land only price | $2599 |
*Itinerary and costs subject to change. Airline, fuel charges and currency fluctuations prior to final payment
