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VIETNAM
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
CRUISES FROM VIETNAM TO 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 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: 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: 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: 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: 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. 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: 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: 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. 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: 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. 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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: 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, Homestay in the Mekong Delta - 2 days/1 night Exploring the Mekong Delta - 2 days/1 night Mekong Delta Cruise with overnight onboard - 2 days/1 night Exploring the Mekong Delta - 3 days/2 nights Cai Be & Can Tho Exploring the Mekong Delta - 3 days/2 nights Cai Be, Sa Dec & Can Tho Mekong Delta Cruise with overnight onboard private boat - 3 days/2 nights Mekong Delta Cruise with overnight onboard - 3 days/2 nights Exploring the Mekong Delta - 4 days/3 nights Also see Vietnam to Cambodia River Cruises Halong Bay with Halong City stay- 2 days/1 night Halong Bay overnight onboard share boat - 2 days/1 night Halong Bay overnight onboard private boat - 2 days/1 night Kayaking in Halong Bay with private boat - 2 days/1 night Halong Bay 3 days/2 nights with island & share boat stays Halong Bay 3 days/2 nights with island & private boat stays Halong Bay 3 days/2 nights with island & Haiphong stays SAPA, MAI CHAU & CUC PHONG Mai Chau Valley - 2 days/1 night Mai Chau & Cuc Phuong National Park - 3 days/2 nights Sapa - 1 night hotel in Sapa + 2 nights express train Sapa - 2 nights hotel in Sapa + 2 nights express train Sapa - 3 nights hotel in Sapa + 2 nights express train Also see our Northwest Frontier Adventure tour. 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.
Many sightseeing options are available in these cities, to
help build 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.
Sightseeing options are available in some of these beach areas, to help build your own tour. DMZ Day Tour Primate Center at Cuc Phuong National Park Market Visit and Cooking Class Tra Que Village and Cooking Class Vung Tau by Hydrofoil or Road Cai Be Tour Ancient Hoa Lu Day Tour including Boat Trip My Son Full Day Tour Ninh Binh Kayaking Hoa Binh Village Day Tour OR Ha Bac Countryside Tour Pho Hien and Tho Ha Village Tour Duong Lam Village Boat Trip to Islands 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. Overland transfers Available when purchased in connection with other arrangements such as hotels, private sightseeing and transfers:
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. Create a multicountry custom-designed tour by adding one of more of these countries to your Vietnam tour: Cambodia Thailand Laos Myanmar Vietnam Calendar of Events 2012 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.
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