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Vietnam Trails
Operated by Wendy Wu
Tripcode: VVT_AU
Overview
Destination:
Vietnam,
Duration:16 days
Type:Group tour (max 18)
Travel Period
September 2026 - October 2027
The perfect length for a more in-depth exploration of Vietnam, start in the very south in Saigon, venturing north through Hoi An, Hanoi and Halong Bay before heading up into the highlands to spectacular Sapa.
Tour highlights:
- Cu Chi, Infiltrate the complex network of tunnels used by the Viet Cong
- Mekong Delta, Journey to the verdant palm-lined canals of the Mekong Delta
- Halong Bay, Take to the emerald waters of Vietnams most famous bay
- Sapa, Hike the majestic green rice terraces of this frontier township
Tour experiences:
- Hike through Sapa, The best way to experience the beauty of Sapa's landscapes is to get out into them, which you'll do on an easy hike through the rice terraces. There will be stops en-route to meet hilltribe communities and learn all about life in the mountains.
- Quintessence of Tonkin, Take your seats for 'the Quintessence of Tonkin', an outdoor spectacular that perfectly showcases the rich culture and daily life of Vietnam’s northern river delta through talented performers, water puppetry, and lights.
- Hoi An Cooking Class, Master the art of Vietnamese cooking, visiting a local market in Hoi An to talk to sellers and buy fresh ingredients that you'll then use to whip up your own culinary masterpiece!
Places visited:
- Saigon (3N)
- Cu Chi
- Mekong Delta
- Hoi An (3N)
- Hue (1N)
- Hanoi (1N+1N+1N)
- Sapa (3N)
- Halong Bay (1N)
Price notes:
- Flight Inclusive rates only: These include airline fuel surcharge and taxes. Correct as of 1 June 2025. Please note supplements may apply if lead in economy rates are not available.
- Customary tipping amount of approximately US$85 (AU$131) is paid locally in Vietnam.
- Depending on airline schedules, you may depart and/or arrive on Day 2. Extra nights' accommodation (pre or post tour) or stopovers may be required at an additional cost.
- Flight Inclusive rates only: Based on departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide & Perth. Departures from other cities and flight upgrades available on request.
Highlights:
Standard inclusions
- International flights and current taxes (excluded if a land only option is selected)
- All Meals (refer to itinerary)
- Domestic transportation
- Touring with guides and entrance fees
- 4-star accommodation
- Visa fees for Australian passport holders
Itinerary
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Collapse allDAY 1: Fly to Saigon
Fly to Saigon, Vietnam's largest and most evocative city. Depending on your time of arrival the rest of the day is yours to start soaking up the local culture.
DAY 2: Discover Saigon
Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. Seamlessly blending past and present, Saigon is both a treasure trove of cultural sights and the city that is driving Vietnam towards a bright future. Visit the Central Post Office before heading to the
Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum.
DAY 3: Mekong Delta
Journey to Ben Tre to take a cruise on the Mekong. Paddle through the maze of
palm-lined canals and get a glimpse of daily life on the Mekong Delta. Lunch on typical Mekong fare. Return to Saigon.
DAY 4: Journey to Hoi An
Fly to Danang and transfer to Hoi An. Take a walking tour of charming Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and wilfully traditional place, whose lantern-lined streets are a delight to wander. Stop en route to visit Reaching Out, a social enterprise craft workshop, and watch the artisans at work.
DAY 5: Hoi An Cooking Class
Purchase fresh ingredients at the market for a cookery class at a local restaurant,
consuming your creations for lunch. Enjoy your afternoon at leisure to further explore, perhaps visiting its famous 24-hour tailors and sandal makers, or many art and lantern shops.
DAY 6: Hoi An Free Day
Enjoy a day at leisure. Perhaps savour a relaxing coffee, pop into the town for a stroll or even head to the beach.
DAY 7: Imperial Hue
Leave Hoi An for Hue, taking a scenic route over the Hai Van Pass. Visit the imposing Imperial Citadel and Forbidden Purple City. Later, visit the UNESCO World Heritage Royal Tomb of Minh Mang, a complex of 40 monuments set in surroundings of gardens and pools. Continue to the old Thien Mu Pagoda before taking a cruise on the Perfume River.
DAY 8: Explore Hanoi
Fly to Hanoi this morning. On arrival, explore Hanoi. Begin at the Confucian Temple of Literature before an exhilarating cyclo ride through Hanoi's Old Quarter and French Quarter. Each cyclo takes one passenger and is operated by a cycle driver behind the carriage. Wrap up your day's touring with the opportunity to try a traditional Vietnamese egg coffee.
DAY 9: Travelling North
Today, take a road trip up north to Vietnam's northern Highlands, arriving in Sapa in the late afternoon. The vast panoramas of ribboning rice terraces that snake their way across these highlands are a testament to the extraordinary
farming skills of the many communities of the region.
DAYS 10-11: Sapa
Spend the next two days discovering this verdant and beautiful area of rolling hills and rice terraces with some light walking through the surrounding valleys and villages, and visits to ethnic minority communities including those of the H'mong people.
DAY 12: Mount Fansipan
Take a cable car ride up Mount Fansipan, the highest mountain in Indochina, arriving at the summit to enjoy incredible views from a breathtaking 3,143 metres. This afternoon, return to Hanoi before continuing to Halong Bay next morning.
DAYS 13-14: Cruise Halong Bay
Spend two days aboard a traditionally-designed boat cruising amongst magnificent karst peaks on the tranquil green waters of Halong Bay. You'll even explore one of the bay's many caves. Spend a night onboard before returning to Hanoi the next day. On your last evening, attend the Quintessence of Tonkin show, a spectacular open-air performance celebrating the rich history of northern Vietnam.
DAY 15-16: Fly Hanoi to Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.
DAY 15-16: Fly Hanoi to Australia
Fly to Australia, arriving home the same or following day.
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Operator
Wendy Wu
Wendy Wu Tours is Australia's leading touring specialist, offering extraordinary tours throughout Asia, Latin America, Eurasia, the Middle East – and most recently, Australasia. Since Wendy sent her very first tour to China in 1994, we've grown from strength to strength and are proud of the multiple awards we've won throughout the years and the unique travel experiences we offer to an expanding range of destinations.
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