Vietnam Escape 2021
11 Day Tour to Saigon, Da Nang, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay Cruise and Hanoi
11 day tour to HCMC (Saigon), Da Nang, Hoi An, Ha Long Bay Cruise & Hanoi
Download PDF BrochureDiscover the historic cities, verdant agriculture, and glittering bays of Vietnam and be captivated by the warmth of the people you meet. Uncover the youthful excitement of Saigon, learn about the Cu Chi tunnels, shop at the living museum city of Hoi An; float across Halong Bay on boat and enjoy the unique water puppet show in Hanoi.
Tour Highlights



Learn About The Cu Chi Tunnels
Learn About The Cu Chi Tunnels
The tunnels were used by Viet Cong soldiers as hiding spots during combat, as well as many other things like serving as communication and supply routes.Explore Hoi An
Explore Hoi An
Hoi An is a beautiful city in Vietnam, just south of Da Nang. The Old Town of Hoi An is listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.Float Across Halong Bay
Float Across Halong Bay
Halong Bay as known as a UNESCO World Heritage Site is famous because its stunning limestone mountains raising up from emerald waters that formed from thousand years ago.
Fly from Australia to Ho Chi Minh City, formally called Saigon, the economic and commercial center of Vietnam. Overnight in HCMC.
This morning, we head to Cu Chi, 70km north of Saigon, which is famous for its 200-kilometre-long tunnels and it was the base for the Viet Cong during the Vietnam War. After lunch, return to Ho Chi Minh City, the war theme continues with photo stop at the Independence Palace and visit to the War Remnant Museum and wandering around Cho Ben Thanh Markets.
Transfer to the airport for our flight to Da Nang. Upon arrival, we visit the Cham Sculpture Museum, which boasts the finest collection of Cham sandstone sculptures in the world and Marble Mountain. Continue to Hoi An, the most charming town in Vietnam. Here we stay 3 nights.
Today your guide will show you the ancient town. Hoi An, is so called a ‘living Museum City’ because of its well-kept original historical buildings and ancient backstreets. Visit one of the three city’s oldest homes, each built over 200 years ago and still occupied by descendants of the families that originally built them. We then tour to the Chinese Assembly Hall, followed by a one hour cruise along the river. Later on we visit to the unique Japanese Bridge; afterwards we take one hour cruise along Thu the Bon River. Lunch is served at a local restaurant by the river.
Today is at leisure to explore more of Hoi An at your own pace, possibly to do some shopping, get some tailor-made clothes, walk around the charming town or join one of our optional tours.
After breakfast, transfer to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi, Vietnam’s capital city which boasts tree-lined streets and centuries-old temples. After arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel for check-in. Free at your own leisure to explore Hanoi Old Quarter. You will stay 2 nights in Hanoi.
We visit Tran Quoc pagoda, a Buddhist temple set on a West Lake peninsula; then continue to the Ho Chi Minh complex and the One Pillar pagoda. Explore Confucian heritage at the 11th-century Temple of Literature, where you’ll find a prime example of traditional Vietnamese architecture, and the site of Vietnam’s first university. Afternoon, pay a visit to the Hoa Lo Prison, nicknamed Hanoi Hilton by American pilots during the Vietnam War. This notorious prison was used by French Colonists for political prisoners until the mid-1950s. Your expert guide will share stories and history as you tour the grounds. After that, visit Vietnam Museum of Ethnology to learn about the 54 cultural groups living in Vietnam. Then take the 1 hour cyclo tour around the Old quarter before get back to your hotel
07:45 – 8:30 Our shuttle bus will pick you up from your hotel in Hanoi and start our trip to explore the most amazing bay in the North of Vietnam. On the way, we will have a quick stop at the middle of the way to rest. This also let you have a glance at Hai Duong Province and taste their traditional “Green bean cake”.
12:30 Arrive in our office at Hon Gai Pier, you will have a bit time to relax and enjoy a cup of tea/coffee. Wait for our captain to finish the registration and transfer by tender to our boat.
12:45 Enjoy welcome drink and spend a couple minutes to briefing about safety on boat and activities included then we check in our cabin.
13:30 Delicious Vietnamese set menu will be served while leisurely cruising further into Bai Tu Long Bay.
15:00 Arrive in kayaking area – that is Cap La Island. Enjoy kayaking through the karst and breathtaking nature, swimming and relaxing.
17:30 Get back to the boat and enjoys our Sunset party while our cruise sailing to the overnight anchorage.
19:00 Sumptuous set-dinner onboard.
20:30 Free time to challenge yourself in Vietnamese puzzle games, or gathers your group/family for a board game; try your luck with squid fishing or simply has a cocktail and enjoy the quiet night on the bay.
06:00 Start your day with a Tai Chi routine on sundeck or catch a morning view of the stunning bay’s landscape with a cup of tea or coffee.
07:00 Breakfast will be served in Western style, familiar to you to fulfill your strength and ready for another exploring day.
08:00 Explore the well hidden Thien Canh Son Cave and enjoy a white sandy beach at Hon Co Island.
09:00 Upon return to the boat you will have about 30 minutes to freshen up and finish packing.
10:00 Attend in a Vietnamese cooking demonstration. You can quickly learn a simple but delicious Vietnamese dish that Gordon Ramsey (a 2 Michelin Star Chef) used to guide – Nem Cuon.
11:00 Enjoy a traditional Vietnamese lunch on boat.
12:00 Back to the harbor and disembark in Hon Gai pier.
12:30 Farewell Halong Bay then our bus will take you back to Hanoi.
17:00 End of service.
Overnight in Hanoi
This morning is at leisure (checkout time 12:00) followed by a transfer to the airport for your overnight flight to Australia.
Arrive into Australia this morning.
# Land Only: $1950 Single supplement: $550
Pre / Post Stay Hotel: $148 (HCMC) / $138 (Hanoi) - per room per night with breakfast
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Finish in Hanoi:
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Finish in Hanoi:
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Finish in Hanoi:
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Finish in Hanoi:
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Finish in Hanoi:
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Finish in Hanoi:
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Remarks
- This tour is a guaranteed departure based on a minimum of 2 people. Full package prices above include airport taxes and fuel surcharges.
- Land only price: Tour starts from Arrival transfer in HCMC (Saigon) to Departure transfer in Hanoi, including domestic Saigon - Da Nang - Hanoi air tickets & taxes but excluding any International air tickets.
- Vietnam arrival single entry visa fee included.
- Package prices of Vietnam Airlines are for departures from Sydney or Melbourne only. Those depart from Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra or Hobart will fly Virgin to connect Vietnam Airlines with surcharge of $150 pp.
- Package prices of Singapore Airlines and Cathay Pacific are for departures from Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide or Perth. Any cost including hotel or meals incurred due to the connecting flight in Hong Kong or Singapore will be at your own expenses.
- Stopover in Singapore permitted if flying with Singapore Airlines; stopover in Hong Kong permitted if flying with Cathay Pacific. Extra airport taxes apply. Land arrangement in Singapore or Hong Kong can be arranged at additional cost.
Inclusions
- 1. Return economy class airfares departing from Australia with selected airlines and all domestic flights (unless specified), including ticketed airport taxes & fuel surcharges as at August 2019 (CBT reserve the right to charge extra if airlines increase their fuel surcharge).
- 2. Fully inclusive tour with all transfers between airports / piers / stations and hotels in each city; daily sightseeing and entrance fees as per itinerary; evening entertainment; professional English speaking local guides and cruise etc. Most meals - breakfasts are Western / local cuisine style buffet at hotel, while lunches and dinners are mostly local cuisines served at selected restaurants, please refer to meal code on itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner, BD=buffet dinner, SD=specialty dinner, WD=western dinner).
- 3. Most of our hotels are 4 star international standard hotels with twin share superior class accommodation. All rooms have private facilities, telephone, colour TV and in-room internet facilities. Many hotels have a swimming pool.
- 4. Professional English speaking National guide will accompany the group throughout the trip, in association with the local tour guides. This is subject to the minimum of 10 clients for each tour. Should the group be less than 10 people, the local guide will meet you at the airport / station upon your arrival and return you to the station / airport for your next destination.
- 5. CBT Holidays travel wallet and travel kits.