VIETNAM

Move down to view our sample itineraries.

With the Chinese invasion in 111 BC, colonization by the French in the 19th century, the Japanese invasion during World War II, and finally the Vietnam War (known in Vietnam as the American War), Vietnam has certainly had a volatile history. Now the country has been at peace for over 35 years, the economy is booming and this fascinating land has moved into the 21st century. In the past few years savvy travelers have made Vietnam one of the most in-demand destinations in the world. There's never been a better time to visit.

At Southeast Asia Tours, we design tours for any number of people and any length of stay. The focus is always on your special interests and desires. Do you prefer deluxe, first class or standard hotel accommodations? Do you want just a little sightseeing, a lot of sightseeing or a 50/50 mix of sightseeing and leisure time? We even assist in obtaining Vietnam visa-on-arrival approval. Here are just a few samples of the kind of trip that we can design just for you.

SAMPLE ITINERARIES

Our Sample Itineraries and Mix and Match options are just a start. You might want to add a Cooking Class. Or, perhaps you'd like to add Day Trips to areas that are a bit off the main tourist circuit. You can also take a break from sightseeing with one of our Beach Getaways. In connection with land arrangements, we are pleased to offer Discount Airfares within Vietnam. Or, perhaps you'd like to travel by Rail. Lots of tour options are available, so let us know what your heart desires!

MEKONG & HALONG OVERNIGHT CRUISES

• Expanded Mekong Delta packages, including overnight cruises
• Expanded choice of boats for overnight Halong Bay cruises
  

CRUISES FROM VIETNAM TO CAMBODIA

• Cruises from Saigon to Chau Doc in the Mekong Delta
• Cruises from Saigon to Phnom Penh or Siem Reap in Cambodia

Vietnam packages include sightseeing and transfers per itinerary with private guide and driver. Other hotels may be substituted for those listed in the Sample Itineraries. Discounts are available if you have a group of people who want to travel together. Prices below are per person, based on double occupancy.

2012 SAMPLE ITINERARIES

SAIGON SAMPLER

3 Days/2 Nights

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) Two nights accommodations.

Day 2 - Today's full day tour includes an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels and a Saigon city tour. (B, L)

Day 3 - At leisure until time to transfer to the airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$195 standard category (Kingston Hotel)
$275 superior category (Grand Hotel)
$260 - first class category B (Duxton Hotel)
$300 - $340 first class category A (Majestic Hotel)
$340 - $360 deluxe category (Caravelle Hotel)
$560 - $620 luxury category (Park Hyatt Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

4 Days/3 Nights

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City).

Day 2 - Today's full day tour includes an excursion to the Cu Chi Tunnels and a Saigon city tour. (B, L)

Day 3 - Today's full day excursion takes you to the Mekong Delta. A boat trip on the Delta is included. (B, L)

Day 4 - Transfer to the Saigon airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$290 standard category (Kingston Hotel)
$415 superior category (Grand Hotel)
$395 first class category B (Duxton Hotel)
$455 - $515 first class category A (Majestic Hotel)
$515 - $545 deluxe category (Caravelle Hotel)
$840 - $945 luxury category (Park Hyatt Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

HANOI SAMPLER

3 Days/2 Nights

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 - Today's full day city tour of Hanoi, known as the "Paris of the Orient," includes Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, cottage and museum, a walking tour of the Ancient Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, the Hoa Lo prison and a Vietnamese lunch. In the evening attend a performance of the Water Puppets. (B, L)

Day 3 - Transfer to the Hanoi airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$175 - $195 standard category (La Belle Vie Hotel)
$245 - $275 superior category (Silk Path Hotel)
$300 - $310 first class category (Movenpick Hotel)
$310 - $330 deluxe category (Intercontinental Westlake Hotel)
$405 - $470 luxury category (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

4 Days/3 Nights

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 - Today's full day city tour of Hanoi, known as the "Paris of the Orient," includes Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, cottage and museum, a walking tour of the Ancient Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature and a Vietnamese lunch. (B, L)

Day 3 - Morning at leisure. This afternoon's tour visits Thay and Tay Phuong Pagodas. In the evening attend a performance of the Water Puppets. (B)

Day 4 - Transfer to the airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$240- $270 standard category (La Belle Vie Hotel)
$350 - $390 superior category (Silk Path Hotel)
$430 - $450 first class category (Movenpick Hotel)
$450 - $480 deluxe category (Intercontinental Westlake Hotel)
$570 - $765 luxury category (Sofitel Metropole Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Add a day trip to Halong Bay including transfers and lunch aboard your private boat. Price: $165 (normal junk boat) or $215 (deluxe junk boat). Or, consider adding an overnight package to Halong Bay.

HANOI COUNTRYSIDE

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Hanoi.

Day 2 - Today's full day city tour of Hanoi, known as the "Paris of the Orient," includes Ba Dinh Square, Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, cottage and museum, a walking tour of the Ancient Quarter, Hoan Kiem Lake, the Temple of Literature, Hoa Lo prison and a Vietnamese lunch. This evening you'll attend a performance of the Water Puppets. (B, L)

Day 3 - Today's full day tour takes you to the Primate Center at Cuc Phuong National Park. The Primate Center is a non-profit organization that breeds, rehabilitates and oversees conservation of endangered primates. Five of the species at the center are endemic to Vietnam and are among the world's most endangered primates. (B, L)

Day 4 - Today's full day tour takes you through the countryside to Duong Lam village where you'll have a home-hosted lunch. Duong Lam is an agricultural village known for its ancient houses and temples, including the 15th century Mia Pagoda. You'll also take a bicycle ride around the village. (B, L)

Day 5 - Today's full day tour is to the Huong (Perfume) Pagoda. Huong is actually a complex of pagodas and shrines, many of which are in caves and grottoes or built into the limestone cliffs. To reach these pagodas, travel by boat through an area of green rice paddies, with a backdrop of mountains. (B, L)

Day 6 - Transfer to the airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$535 standard category (Anise Hotel)
$660 - $720 superior category (Silk Path Hotel)
$785 - $815 first class category (Movenpick Hotel)
$815 - $850 deluxe category (Intercontinental Westlake Hotel)
$1035 - $1325 luxury category (Sofitel Legend Metropole Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Add a day trip to Halong Bay including transfers and lunch aboard your private boat. Price: $165 (normal junk boat) or $215 (deluxe junk boat). Or, consider adding an overnight package to Halong Bay.

VIETNAM OVERVIEW

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Saigon following dinner at a local restaurant. (D)

Day 2 - In the morning you will tour the city. In the afternoon visit the famous Cu Chi Tunnels. (B, L)

Day 3 - Transfer to the Saigon airport for your included flight to Danang. Upon arrival you'll visit the Cham Museum before driving to Hoi An for a guided walking tour of this ancient town that's now a World Heritage Site. Accommodations at China Beach in Danang or in Hoi An. (B, L)

Day 4 - Today you will travel overland to Hue, the old imperial capital of Vietnam. Upon arrival you'll tour the Imperial Citadel. Accommodations in Hue. (B, L)

Day 5 - Today's full day Royal Tombs tour includes a boat ride on the Perfume River. Weather permitting, you'll have a picnic lunch. (B, L)

Day 6 - Transfer to the Hue airport for your included flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival you'll be met and taken on an afternoon tour, featuring highlights of the city. This evening you'll attend a performance of the Water Puppets. (B, L)

Day 7 - This morning you'll visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, including the mausoleum, museum and his cottage. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 8 - Transfer to the Hanoi airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$1060 - $1095 standard category
(Kingston Hotel / Hoi An Hotel / Park View Hotel / La Belle Vie Hotel)
$1245 - $1285 superior category
(Grand Hotel / Hoi An Riverside Resort / Gerbera Hotel / Silk Path Hotel
$1375 - $1440 first class category
(Majestic Hotel / Life Resort / Morin Hotel / Movenpick Hotel)
$1510 - $1580 deluxe category
(Caravelle Hotel / Furama Resort / La Residence / Intercontinental Westlake)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Included airfare is subject to change.

Add a day trip to Halong Bay including transfers and lunch aboard your private boat. Price: $165 (normal junk boat) or $215 (deluxe junk boat). Or, consider adding an overnight package to Halong Bay.

NORTHWEST FRONTIER ADVENTURE

Day 1 - Travel overland from Hanoi to Sapa, via 4WD vehicle. Overnight stay in Sapa.

Day 2 - Full day exploration of Sapa including treks to Ta Van and Lao Chai. (B, L)

Day 3 - Visit Ta Phin village before traveling overland to Lai Chau for an overnight stay. (B, L, D)

Day 4 - Travel overland to Dien Bien Phu where you'll have time to explore the area. Overnight accommodations in Dien Bien Phu. (B, L, D)

Day 5 - Continue your overland excursion to Son La, where you'll spend the night. (B, L, D)

Day 6 - Your adventure continues with an overland drive to Mai Chau, where you'll have time to experience village life. Accommodations are in a village longhouse. (B, L, D)

Day 7 - Today you'll take a full day trek in the valley. Overnight in a Mai Chau village longhouse or continue to Hoa Binh for an overnight hotel stay. (B, L, D)

Day 8 - Travel overland bacl to Hanoi. (B)

2012 Prices:
$1080 - standard category (Chau Long Sapa Hotel during Sapa stay)
$1145 - first class category (Victoria Sapa Hotel during Sapa stay)
At locations outside Sapa, accommodations are the best available.
Rates vary depending upon season.
Add $40 to include Bac Ha Market (Sundays only)

VIETNAM IN DEPTH

Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Saigon. This evening you'll take a dinner cruise on the Saigon River. Three nights accommodations. (D)

Day 2 - Today's full day Saigon city tour includes the Presidential Palace, History Museum, Chinatown and temples. (B, L)

Day 3 - Today's full day tour takes you outside the city to the Cu Chi Tunnels and Cao Dai Temple. (B, L)

Day 4 - Today you'll travel to the Mekong Delta. A boat trip on the Delta, and a visit to an island, are included. Overnight in a hotel in Can Tho. (B, L)

Day 5 - This morning you'll visit the floating markets, the Can Tho Museum (if open) and Khmer Pagoda before returning to Saigon. The balance of the day is at leisure. One night accommodation in Saigon. (B, L)

Day 6 - Today you'll travel overland to the hill station of Dalat for a two night stay. This afternoon you'll take a tour of the city, including Bao Dai's Palace, Crazy Horse, the local market and the Railway Station. Two nights accommodations. (B,L)

Day 7 - Morning tour to a Lat village. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 8 - Overland journey to the coastal town of Phan Thiet. Visit the Po Klong Garai towers en route. Two nights accommodations. (B, L)

Day 9 - Morning jeep ride over the ocean sand dunes. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 10 - Travel overland to Nha Trang for a half day countryside tour that includes the Po Nagar Cham Towers. Two nights accommodations. (B)

Day 11 - Morning boat excursion on the Bay. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 12 - Transfer to the Nha Trang airport for your included flight to Danang. Upon arrival you'll visit the Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and China Beach. Continue to Hoi An for your guided walking tour of this ancient town that's now a World Heritage Site. One night accommodation in Hoi An or Danang. (B, L)

Day 13 - This morning you'll travel overland to Hue, the old imperial capital of Vietnam, for a two night stay. This afternoon you'll tour the Imperial Citadel and Dong Ba Market. (B)

Day 14 - Today's full day Royal Tombs tour includes a boat ride on the Perfume River and Thien Mu Pagoda. (B, L)

Day 15 - Transfer to the Hue airport for your included flight to Hanoi. Upon arrival you'll be transferred to your hotel following a visit to the Ethnology Museuml. In the evening you'll attend a performance of the Water Puppets, followed by dinner at a local restaurant and a cyclo ride. Three nights accommodations in Hanoi. (B, D)

Day 16 - Today's full day tour of Hanoi includes Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, museum and cottage, the Temple of Literature and Hoa Lo prison. You'll also have a guided walking tour. (B, L)

Day 17 - Today's full day tour takes you through the countryside to Duong Lam village where you'll have a home-hosted lunch. Duong Lam is an agricultural village known for its ancient houses and temples, including the 15th century Mia Pagoda. You'll also take a bicycle ride around the village. (B, L)

Day 18 - This morning travel overland to Halong Bay where you'll board your share deluxe Bai Tho junk boat for a cruise of the inlets and islands of this spectacular bay. Meals will be prepared for you on board. Overnight on board your boat. (B, L, D)

Day 19 - Disembark in the morning and return overland to Hanoi, where you'll transfer to the train station. Overnight express train to Lao Cai. Share cabin on train is included. (B, L)

Day 20 - You'll arrive early at Lao Cai station. From there you'll transfer to Sapa. Upon arrival in Sapa you'll explore the market and will then trek to Cat Cat and Ham Rong. One night accommodation in Sapa. (B, L)

Day 21 - Your full day trek will take you to the village of Ta Phin, where you'll have a picnic lunch. You'll return to Lao Cai railway station in time to catch the overnight express train to Hanoi. A shared cabin on the train is included. (B, L)

Day 22 - Morning arrival in Hanoi and transfer to the airport. (B)

2012 Prices coming soon.
2011 Prices:
$2865 - $2890 superior/standard accommodations
$3795 - $4030 first class accommodations
$4555 - $5015 deluxe/first class accommodations
Add $295 for a private boat at Halong Bay
Add $45 to include Bac Ha Market in Sapa (Sundays only)
Add $120 to upgrade to a deluxe cabin (Victoria Express only)

An extension of one or two additional nights in Sapa, with treks to more remote hill tribe villages and markets, can be arranged for an additional fee.

Accommodations are in these hotels or similar:

In cities where there aren't any deluxe hotels, the best available first class hotels will be used. In some cities superior class hotels may be substituted for first class category hotels. Upgrades to Deluxe+ class hotels are available in some cities. Prices are based on weekday Sapa rates. A surcharge will apply for weekend travel to Sapa. Express trains to/from Sapa do not operate daily.

DALAT EXTENSION

Day 1 - Pick up from any hotel in Saigon and travel overland from Saigon to Dalat. Afternoon highlights city tour.

Day 2 - Half day tour of the Dalat area. (B, L)

Day 3 - Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Saigon. (B)

2012 Prices:
$405 - $420 superior category (Best Western Hotel)
$420 - $450 first class category (Dalat Du Parc Hotel)
$470 - $640 deluxe category (Dalat Palace Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Included airfare is subject to change.

DALAT TREKKING ADVENTURE

Day 1 - Arrival transfer Dalat airport to hotel following city highlights tour.

Day 2 - Today's guided trekking tour takes you through a jungle area and ends at a lake. You'll stop for a picnic lunch, along the way. Return to your hotel in the mid to late afternoon. (B, L)

Day 3 - Today you'll take a downhill bicycle ride through a pine forest, small farms and past Dankia Lake. You'll stop for a picnic lunch. (B, L)

Day 4 - Transfer to the airport for your included flight to Saigon. (B)

2012 Prices:
$245 - $270 superior category (Best Western Hotel)
$270 - $290 first class category (Dalat Du Parc Hotel)
$495 - $600 deluxe category (Dalat Palace Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Airfare is additional.

HIGHLANDS & COAST WITH NHA TRANG

Day 1 - Transfer overland from Saigon to Dalat, in the highlands of Vietnam. Half day city tour on arrival. (L)

Day 2 - Morning tour of the area around Dalat. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 3 - Travel overland to Nha Trang. Afternoon visit to the Po Nagar Cham Towers. (B, L)

Day 4 - Half day Nha Trang countryside tour. Balance of day at leisure to enjoy the beach. (B)

Day 5 - At leisure until transfer to the Nha Trang airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$515 - $535 standard category (Best Western Hotel / Sea & Sun Hotel)
$620 - $690 first class category (Dalat Du Parc Hotel / Novotel Nha Trang)
$950 - $1030 deluxe category (Dalat Palace Hotel / Ana Mandara)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Airfare is additional.

HIGHLANDS & COAST WITH PHAN THIET

Day 1 - Transfer overland from Saigon to Dalat, in the highlands of Vietnam. Half day city tour on arrival. (L)

Day 2 - Morning tour of the area around Dalat. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L)

Day 3 - Travel overland to Phan Thiet. En route a stop will be made to visit Po Klong Garai Towers. (B, L)

Day 4 - This morning's adventure is a jeep ride over the sand dunes. Afternoon at leisure to enjoy the beach on your own. (B, L)

Day 5 - At leisure until overland transfer to Saigon. (B)

2012 Prices:
$540- $595 standard category (Best Western / Blue Ocean Resort)
$570 - $670 first class category (Dalat Du Parc / Victoria Resort)
$815 - $1050 deluxe category (Dalat Palace / Anatara Resort)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Transfer to Nha Trang, instead of Saigon, is available for an additional fee.

NHA TRANG BEACH ADVENTURE

Day 1 - Upon arrival in Nha Trang you'll be met and transferred to your hotel following a trip to local islands via private boat. You can snorkel at Mun Island and lunch at Se Tre Island. (L)

Day 2 - Today's excursion takes you through the forest to the Cai River where you'll go kayaking. Return to your hotel in the mid-afternoon. (B, L)

Day 3 - Head out this morning to visit a coffee processing plant. After your morning coffee drive to the starting point for a leisure bike ride through the fields to Yangbay Waterfall. Continue your ride to an ethnic village and crocodile farm. Return to your hotel by car. (B, L)

Day 4 - Morning city tour and cyclo ride. Afternoon transfer to the airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$460 standard category (Que Huong Hotel)
$490 - $520 superior category (Nha Trang Lodge Hotell)
$600 - $650 first class cateogry (Novotel)
$865 - $880 deluxe category (Ana Mandara Resort)

Airfare is additional.

Consider adding a couple leisure days at the beach.

PHU QUOC BEACH GETAWAY

Day 1 - Transfer from any hotel in Saigon to the airport for your included flight to Phu Quoc. Upon arrival in Phu Quoc you'll be transferred to your hotel. Three nights accommodations in Phu Quoc.

Day 2 - Day at leisure to enjoy the beach. (B)

Day 3 - Day at leisure to enjoy the beach. (B)

Day 4 - Transfer to the Phu Quoc airport for your included flight to Saigon. Transfer to any hotel in Saigon. (B)

2012 Prices:
$285 - $415 standard category (Mango Bay Resort)
$355 - $485 first class category (Saigon Phu Quoc Resort)
$520 - $680 deluxe category (La Veranda Resort)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Included airfare is subject to change.

HOI AN BEACH GETAWAY

Day 1 - Upon arrival in at the Danang airport you'll be met and transferred to your hotel at Hoi An.

Day 2 - This morning you'll take a guided walking tour of Hoi An, a 1,000 year old town that's now a World Heritage Site, followed by an afternoon countryside tour. (B, L)

Day 3 - At leisure to enjoy the beach, until it's time for your transfer to the airport. (B)

2012 Prices:
$205 - $210 standard category (Hoi An Historic Hotel)
$235 - $245 superior category (Hoi An Beach Resort)
$270 - $295 first class category (Life Resort Hoi An)
$750 - $805 deluxe category (The Nam Hai in Danang)

Consider adding a couple leisure days at the beach, along with a cooking class, pottery village tour or tour to My Son.

OVERNIGHT MEKONG DELTA CRUISES,
HOTEL PACKAGES & HOMESTAY

Homestay in the Mekong Delta - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Saigon, sightseeing and bicycling in local villages and markets, cooking and dining with the locals, chatting with the locals and four meals.
2012 Prices:
$130 (Stay at homestay in Ben Tre province)
$155 (Stay at homestay at Vinh Long province)
$200 (Stay at Mekong Lodge eco resort in Cai Be area)

Exploring the Mekong Delta - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Saigon, accommodations in Can Tho, a boat ride on the Mekong, sightseeing and three meals.
2012 Prices:
$200 standard category (Mekong Travel boat / Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel)
$235 - $245 superior category (Mekong Queen boat / Golf Hotel)
$305 - $345 first class category (Cai Be Princess / Victoria Can Tho Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Mekong Delta Cruise with overnight onboard - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Saigon, a boat ride on the Mekong and accommodations on board, sightseeing and four meals.
2012 Prices:
$320 - $375 (Song Xanh sampan)
$350 (Mekong Feelings boat)
$370 (Bassac boat)
$385 (Le Cochinchine boat)
$385 (Mekong Eyes boat)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Exploring the Mekong Delta - 3 days/2 nights Cai Be & Can Tho
Includes transfers from Saigon, accommodations in Can Tho, boat ride aboard the Mekong Queen, sightseeing and four meals.
2012 Prices:
$275 standard category (Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel)
$325 - $330 superior category (Golf Hotel)
$440 - $455 first class category (Victoria Can Tho Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Exploring the Mekong Delta - 3 days/2 nights Cai Be, Sa Dec & Can Tho
Includes transfers from Saigon, accommodations in Can Tho, boat ride aboard the Mekong Queen, extra sightseeing, bicycling, and five meals including lunch at a local house.
2012 Prices:
$385 standard category (Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel)
$410 - $415 superior category (Golf Hotel)
$505 - $515 first class category (Victoria Can Tho Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Mekong Delta Cruise with overnight onboard private boat - 3 days/2 nights
Includes transfers from Saigon, two nights on board a private Le Cochinchine boat, sightseeing, ancient house, foot massage on board and seven meals.
2012 Price:
$640

Mekong Delta Cruise with overnight onboard - 3 days/2 nights
Includes transfers from Saigon, accommodations on board, sightseeing and seven meals.
2012 Price:
$505 - $550 (Song Xanh sampan)
$610 (Le Cochinchine boat)

Exploring the Mekong Delta - 4 days/3 nights
Includes transfers from Saigon, accommodations in Can Tho and Chau Doc, a boat ride on the Mekong, sightseeing, a visit to a floating home, ancient house, climb or drive to top of Sam Mountain and six meals.
2012 Prices:
From $335 (Mekong Travel boat / Ninh Kieu 2 Hotel / Chau Pho Hotel)
From $495 - $505 (Mekong Queen boat / Golf Hotel / Victoria Chau Doc Hotel)
From $645 - $660 (Cai Be Princess boat / Victoria Can Tho / Victoria Chau Doc)

Also see Vietnam to Cambodia River Cruises

OVERNIGHT HALONG BAY OPTIONS

Halong Bay with Halong City stay- 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Hanoi, day cruise on a private boat, accommodations in Halong City and three meals.
2012 Prices:
From $230 Standard category (Halong Grand Hotel)
From $240 Superior category (Halong Plaza Hotel)
From $260 First class category (Novotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Halong Bay overnight onboard share boat - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Hanoi, overnight stay onboard a share boat in the Bay and four meals.
2012 Prices:
$270 (Bai Tho deluxe junk boat)
$305 - $320 (Emeraude steamboat)
$315 - $330 (Bhaya junk boat)
$310 - $340 (Indochina Sails junk boat)
$335 - $380 (Ha Long Ginger or Ha Long Jasmine junk boat)
$355 - $380 (Paradise junk boat)
$370 (Red Dragon Indochina Junks boat)
$380 - $405 (Valentine Indochina Sails junk boat)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Halong Bay overnight onboard private boat - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Hanoi, overnight stay onboard a boat in the Bay and four meals.
2012 Prices:
$495 (Bai Tho deluxe junk boat)
$560 - $605 (Victory Star boat)
$670 - $745 (Premium Valentine boat)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Kayaking in Halong Bay with private boat - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Hanoi, overnight stay on a private boat, use of kayaks, kayak instruction and four meals.
2012 Price:
$530 (Princess junk boat)
From $545 (Bhay's Legend boat)
From $640 (Prince junk boat)

Halong Bay 3 days/2 nights with island & share boat stays
Includes transfers from Hanoi, one night on board a share Bai Tho junk boat, one night accommodation on Cat Ba Island, cruise of the bay, sightseeing in Cat Ba's National Park, hydrofoil ride, tour of Haiphong and six meals.
2012 Prices:
From $505 - $515 (share Bai Tho junk boat & Cat Ba Sunrise Resort)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Halong Bay 3 days/2 nights with island & private boat stays
Includes transfers from Hanoi, one night on board a private Bai Tho junk boat, one night accommodation on Cat Ba Island, cruise of the bay, sightseeing in Cat Ba's National Park, hydrofoil ride, tour of Haiphong and six meals.
2012 Prices:
From $455 - $475 (share Bai Tho junk boat & Cat Ba Sunrise Resort)
From $715 - $725 (private Bai Tho junk boat & Cat Ba Sunrise Resort)
Rates vary depending upon season.

Halong Bay 3 days/2 nights with island & Haiphong stays
Includes transfers from Hanoi, one night accommodation on Cat Ba Island, one night in Haiphong, afternoon cruise of the bay, sightseeing in Cat Ba's National Park, hydrofoil ride, sightseeing in Haiphong and five meals.
2012 Price:
From $510 - $515 (Cat Ba Sunrise Resort & Hai Phong Harbour View Hotel)
Rates vary depending upon season.

SAPA, MAI CHAU & CUC PHONG

Mai Chau Valley - 2 days/1 night
Includes transfers from Hanoi, accommodations in a traditional ethnic longhouse, guided trekking and four meals.
2012 Price:
$175 - $215

Mai Chau & Cuc Phuong National Park - 3 days/2 nights
Includes transfers from Hanoi, one night accommodation in a traditional ethnic longhouse, one night at Park headquarters, guided trekking and seven meals.
2012 Price:
$375

Sapa - 1 night hotel in Sapa + 2 nights express train
Available from Hanoi, including overnight express train, accommodations, guided trekking, market and village visits and six meals. Based on weekday travel. Transfers from/to hotels in Hanoi are additional.
2012 Prices:
$375 - $385 standard category (Fanxipan Express / Chau Long Hotel)
$565 - $575 first class category (Victoria Express / Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Add $75 for a private cabin (Fanxipan Express)
Add $120 to upgrade to a deluxe private cabin (Victoria Express)

Sapa - 2 nights hotel in Sapa + 2 nights express train
Available from Hanoi, including overnight express train, accommodations, guided trekking, market and village visits and nine meals.
Transfers from/to hotels in Hanoi are additional.
2012 Prices:
From $500 standard category (Fanxipan Express / Chau Long Hotel)
From $725 first class category (Victoria Express / Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Add $40 to include Bac Ha Market (Sundays only)
Add $75 for a private cabin (Fanxipan Express)
Add $120 to upgrade to a deluxe private cabin (Victoria Express)

Sapa - 3 nights hotel in Sapa + 2 nights express train
Available from Hanoi, including overnight express train, accommodations, guided trekking, market and village visits and twelve meals.
Transfers from/to hotels in Hanoi are additional.
2012 Prices:
From $635 standard category (Fanxipan Express / Chau Long Hotel)
From $900 first class category (Victoria Express / Victoria Sapa Hotel)
Add $40 to include Bac Ha Market (Sundays only)
Add $75 for a private cabin (Fanxipan Express)
Add $120 to upgrade to a deluxe private cabin (Victoria Express)

Also see our Northwest Frontier Adventure tour.

MIX & MATCH PACKAGES

Because all our tours are custom-designed, you can choose any of the above itineraries and mix and match them with other itineraries. Or, you can opt to select portions of the above itineraries and mix them together. Or, build your own itinerary. The more trip components you add, the lower the per component price.

On-Your-Own City Packages

Choose the number of nights you want in any one or more of these cities.
Choose the accommodation category you want. Your basic package will include accommodations and airport transfers only.

• Hanoi
• Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City)
• Hue
• Dalat
• Halong Bay
• Haiphong
• Sapa
• Hoa Binh
• Can Tho
• Chau Doc

Many sightseeing options are available in these cities, to help build
your own tour. Choose any of the sightseeing tours from the above itineraries. Or, include some of the day trips listed below.

On-Your-Own Beach Stays

Add some relaxation time to your tour with a beach stay. Choose the number of nights and hotel category that you prefer. Your package will include accommodations and airport transfers only.

• Nha Trang
• Danang (China Beach)
• Hoi An
• Phan Thiet
• Vung Tau / Ba Ria
• Phu Quoc
• Dong Hoi
• Qui Nhon
  

Sightseeing options are available in some of these beach areas, to help build your own tour.

DAY TRIPS & ACTIVITIES

DMZ Day Tour
A full day tour that can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Hue.

Primate Center at Cuc Phuong National Park
A full day excurion that can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Hanoi.

Market Visit and Cooking Class
This half-day cultural experience is available in Saigon, Hanoi or Hoi An and includes a meal of the food you prepare.

Tra Que Village and Cooking Class
This full day can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Danang or Hoi An and includes a meal of the food you prepare.

Vung Tau by Hydrofoil or Road
This full day can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Saigon.

Cai Be Tour
This full day includes a boat ride on your choice of a traditional boat, the Cai Be Princess or the Mekong Queen, and can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Saigon.

Ancient Hoa Lu Day Tour including Boat Trip
This full day can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Danang or Hoi An.

My Son Full Day Tour
This is a full day tour, when combined with a city tour of Danang, and can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Danang or Hoi An.

Ninh Binh Kayaking
This full day can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Hanoi.

Hoa Binh Village Day Tour OR Ha Bac Countryside Tour
This full day can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Hanoi.

Pho Hien and Tho Ha Village Tour
This full day can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Hanoi.

Duong Lam Village
This full day, with home-hosted lunch and optional bicycle ride, can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Hanoi.

Boat Trip to Islands
Can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Nha Trang.

And, Many More!

Shuttle service on Victoria speedboat, Blue Cruiser's speedboat or Tu Trang's speedboat from Chau Doc, Vietnam to Phnom Penh, Cambodia can be added to any package that includes accommodations in Saigon or Chau Doc.
Or, consider a cruise between Vietnam and Cambodia.

Overland transfers
Travel overland between various cities including Saigon to Phan Thiet, Nha Trang to Dalat, Hue to Hoi An, Saigon to Nha Trang, Phan Thiet to Dalat and many more.

Rail travel in Vietnam

Available when purchased in connection with other arrangements such as hotels, private sightseeing and transfers:

• Saigon to Hanoi or Hanoi to Saigon (29hrs/30mins)
• Saigon to Danang (17hrs/36mins)
• Saigon to Hue (20hrs/50mins)
• Saigon to Nha Trang (10hrs/25mins)
• Saigon to Phan Thiet (4hrs/45mins)
• Hanoi to Hue (11hrs/39mins)
• Hanoi to Danang (14hrs/3mins)
• Hanoi to Nha Trang (22hrs/42mins)
  

Discounted airfares within Vietnam

Available when purchased in connection with other arrangements such as hotels, private sightseeing and transfers, our discounted airfares are available between these city pairs:

Discounted fares from Vietnam to elsewhere in Southeast Asia may also be available.

Prices include meals as indicated (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner). Prices quoted are per person, based on double occupancy. Prices are approximate and are subject to change/availability at the time of confirmation. Prices are subject to holiday/high season surcharges including possible compulsory Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve gala dinners. Prices are subject to possible black-out periods. Prices are subject to currency fluctuation. Packages that include flights are subject to airfare changes. Prices in particular accommodation categories may vary greatly, depending upon the dates of travel and choice of hotel. In most cases, the prices listed above are based on minimum category hotels rooms. Mekong Delta and Halong Bay private boat prices may vary depending upon the number of people traveling together and the size of the boat required. Some hotel and other prices in Vietnam are only applicable through October 31st. Prices are based upon a cash discount. A visa is required to enter Vietnam. Visa fees are not included in the above prices.