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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. 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:
BEGINNING FALL OF 2010, 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. 3 Days / 2 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 with the Presidential Palace and the History Museum. (B, L) Day 3 - Transfer to the airport. (B) 2010 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 with the Presidential Palace and the History Museum. (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) 2010 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 and a Vietnamese lunch. In the evening attend a performance of the Water Puppets and take a cyclo ride. (B, L) Day 3 - Transfer to the Hanoi airport. (B) 2010 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 and take a cyclo ride. (B) Day 4 - Transfer to the airport. (B) 2010 Prices: Add a day trip to Halong Bay including transfers and lunch aboard your private boat: From $145. 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. This evening you'll attend a performance of the water puppets and will take a cyclo ride. (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 word'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) 2010 Prices: Add a day trip to Halong Bay including transfers and lunch aboard your private boat: From $145. 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. Upon arrival in Danang you'll visit the Cham Museum before driving to Hoi An for sightseeing of this ancient town. Accommodations in at China Beach in Danang or in Hoi An. (B, L) Day 4 - Today you will travel overland to Hue. Upon arrival your afternoon tour will feature the Imperial Citadel. (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. Upon arrival in Hanoi 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, along with a cyclo ride. (B, L) Day 7 - This morning you'll visit the Ho Chi Minh complex, including the masoleum , museum and his cottage. Afternoon at leisure. (B, L) Day 8 - Transfer to the Hanoi airport. (B) 2010 Prices: Add a day trip to Halong Bay including transfers and lunch aboard your private boat: From $145. Day 1 - Transfer overland from Hanoi to Sapa, via 4WD vehicle. Overnight 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. 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 - Return overland to Hanoi. (B) 2010 Prices: VIETNAM IN DEPTH Day 1 - Transfer from the airport to your hotel in Saigon. Three nights accommodations. 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 Can Tho. (B, L) Day 5 - This morning you'll visit the floating markets and Khmer Pagoda before returning to Saigon. The balance of the day is at leisure. One night accommodation. (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. Upon arrival in Danang you'll visit the Cham Museum, Marble Mountain and China Beach. Continue to Hoi An for your guided walking tour of this ancient town. One night Accommodation in Hoi An or Danang. (B, L) Day 13 - This morning you'll travel overland to Hue for a two night stay. This afternoon you'll tour the Imperial Citadel. (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. Upon arrival in Hanoi you'll be transferred to your hotel. In the evening you'll attend a performance of the Water Puppets and will take a cyclo ride. (B) Day 16 - Today's full day tour of Hanoi includes Ho Chi Minh's mausoleum, museum and cottage and the Temple of Literature. You'll also have a guided walking tour. (B, L) Day 17 - 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 18 - Continue exploring the Bay. Return to Hanoi and transfer to the train station. Overnight expres train to Lao Cai. Share cabin on train is included. An upgrade to a deluxe private cabin is available for an additional fee, if booking deluxe or first class tour categories. (B, L) Day 19 - 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 at Victoria Hotel in Sapa. (B, L) Day 20 - Your full day trek will take you to the villages of Ta Phin (picnic lunch). You'll return to Lao Cai railway station in time to catch the overnight *Victoria Express to Hanoi. First class shared cabin on train is included. A deluxe twin cabin is available for an additional fee. (An extension of two additional nights in Sapa, visiting other tribes and markets in the Sapa area, can be arranged for an additional fee.) (B, L) Day 21 - Morning arrival in Hanoi and transfer to the airport or a hotel. (B) 2010 Prices: 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. 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 on your own. (B) Day 5 - At leisure until transfer to the Nha Trang airport. (B) 2010 Prices: 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. (Transfer to Nha Trang is available for an additional fee.) (B) 2010 Prices: This itinerary may be reversed - starting in Cambodia and ending in Vietnam. Extend your trip by adding pre or post touring to the Cambodia & Vietnam by River package. Day 1 - Transfer from Saigon to Chau Doc on the Mekong Delta. Sightseeing along the way and on arrival. One night accommodation at the Victoria Chau Doc Hotel. (L) Day 2 - In the early morning board the speedboat shuttle and travel, via the Mekong River, to Phnom Penh. Arrive mid-afternoon. (B) 2010 Prices: (Also see multi-country Mekong River cruises.) PHU QUOC BEACH GETAWAY Day 1 - Upon arrival in Phu Quoc you'll be transferred to your hotel. 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. (B) 2010 Prices: Additional nights can easily be added. NHA TRANG BEACH GETAWAY Day 1 - Upon arrival in Nha Trang you'll be met and taken on a countryside tour including the Po Nagar Cham Towers. Transfer to your hotel. (L) Day 2 - This morning you'll take a boat excursion on the bay. The afternoon is at leisure to enjoy the beach. (B, L) Day 3 - At leisure to enjoy the beach, until it's time for your transfer to the airport. (B) 2010 Prices: Additional nights can easily be added. 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. This afternoon you'll visit the countryside around Hoi An. (B, L) Day 3 - At leisure to enjoy the beach, until it's time for your transfer to the airport. (B) 2010 Prices: Additional nights can easily be added. OVERNIGHT MEKONG DELTA CRUISES & HOTEL PACKAGES Exploring the Mekong Delta - 2 days/1 night Mekong Delta Cruise - 2 days/1 night Exploring the Mekong Delta - 3 days/2 nights Mekong Delta Cruise - 3 days/2 nights Exploring the Mekong Delta - 4 days/3 nights (Also see Multi-country River Cruises) Halong Bay with Halong City - 2 days/1 night Halong Bay with Overnight on boat - 2 days/1 night Kayaking in Halong Bay with non-private boat - 2 days/1 night Kayaking in Halong Bay with private boat - 2 days/1 night Halong Bay with overnights on board & at Cat Ba Island - 3 days/2 nights Halong Bay with overnights at Cat Ba Island & Haiphong 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 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 Shuttle service on Victoria speedboat, Blue Cruiser's speedboat or Tu Trang's speedboat from Chau Doc, Vietnam to Phnom
Penh, Cambodia 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 2010 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 or blackout dates. 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. Prices in particular accommodation categories may vary greatly, depending upon the dates of travel and choice of hotel. 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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