Vietnam Panorama

19 days/18 night tour from
$5890
per person share twinIncludes Economy Class Flights

Vietnam Panorama
19 days / 18 nights

Travel overland through the verdant south of Vietnam – from the riverside life of the Mekong to lush and fresh Dalat, then up the beautiful coastline to ancient Hue. Finish off by exploring colonial Hanoi and cruising on tranquil Halong Bay.

Deal includes
✔ Return economy class flights from New Zealand
✔ 16 nights in 3+ star accommodation
✔ Touring with Guides and entrance fees 
✔ All transportation
✔ 16 breakfasts, 15 lunches, 16 dinners
✔ Visa fees for New Zealand passport holders

Tour Highlights
✔ Discover the Mekong Delta - the lush 'rice basket' of Vietnam
✔ Visit the mysterious tunnel system of the Viet Cong - the Cu Chi Tunnels
✔ Enjoy 'Quintessence of Tonkin' - an outdoor show with puppets and lights
✔ Experience delicious coffee the Vietnam way

19 days/18 nights
Your partner will fly FREE or solo travellers save 50% on their airfare.
From $5890 per person share twin 
From $6930 per person single traveller
Based on departure: 17 Nov 24 

Other dates available - ask us for pricing




Itinerary

Day 1-2: Fly Overnight to Saigon / Ho Chi Minh City
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 3: Visit The Cu Chi Tunnels 
Contemplate the horrors of guerrilla warfare at the astonishing Cu Chi Tunnels before returning to Saigon. Seamlessly blending past and present, Saigon is the city that is driving Vietnam towards a brighter future. See Notre Dame Cathedral and visit the Central Post Office, both legacies of a colonial past. Spend time at the Reunification Palace and the chilling War Remnants Museum.

Day 4: Cruise The Mekong Delta 
Pop down to Ben Tre to take a cruise through the Mekong Delta. This area is known as the 'Rice Basket of Vietnam' – paddle through the maze of palm-lined canals and enjoy a typical Mekong lunch. Travel to Can Tho for an overnight stay.

Day 5: Explore Floating Markets 
Visit the Cai Rang floating market to see the goods on sale and learn how vermicelli rice noodles are made. Return to Saigon.

Day 6: Travel To Dalat 
Head up into the cooler climes and picturesque scenery of the highlands to the colonial town of Dalat, stopping at a Bao Loc tea plantation en route. This afternoon is free to enjoy locally grown coffee and the picturesque views.

Day 7: The City Of Flowers 
Visit the Domaine de Marie Church, the Flower Gardens and an embroidery workshop before boarding an open-air train to journey out through the fantastic scenery to Trai Mat village. End the day with a local coffee by Xuan Huong lake.

Day 8: Travel To Nha Trang 
Today, take the winding road down from the highlands and along the coast to Nha Trang, Vietnam's beach capital. Take to the turquoise waters for a cruise around the bay's many islands with a stop off at one to enjoy a swim in the balmy waters.

Day 9: Visit The Cham Towers 
Wander Dam market before visiting the Po Nagar Cham Towers and continue on to the city of Qui Nhon.

Day 10: Visit Son My 
The Son My area saw one of the most horrific crimes of the Vietnam War – the My Lai massacre. Pay respects at the memorial placed in honour of these unarmed civilian victims and hear their story before continuing to Hoi An.

Take a morning walking tour of charming Hoi An – a wonderfully laidback and willfully traditional town that has managed to retain the charms of a bygone era. Visit a historic family home, the Japanese Bridge, a Chinese temple and the market. This afternoon is at leisure.

Day 12: See The Royal Tomb 
Take the scenic route to Hue over the Hai Van Pass. Once the seat of the Nguyen emperors, dignified and scholarly Hue is the epitome of Vietnam's dynastic past. Visit the Royal Tomb of Emperor Minh Mang, a complex of over 40 monuments surrounded by pools and gardens.

Day 13: Discover Hue's Imperial Citadel 
Take a drive to the imposing Imperial Citadel to explore. Cruise along the Perfume River to Thien Mu Pagoda after visiting the charming An Hien garden house.

Day 14: Old Quarter Cyclo Tour 
Exuding a wonderfully exotic aura, Hanoi is the perfect combination of old Asia and new. Fly here to admire the collections of the Fine Arts Museum and take a cyclo through the atmospheric tangle of streets that make up the Old Quarter. Later enjoy a flavourful Vietnamese coffee.

Day 15: Discover Hanoi 
Explore the Ho Chi Minh Quarter, where you will pass the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum, visit the Stilt House, One Pillar Pagoda and the Temple of Literature.

Day 16-17: Cruise Halong Bay 
Spend the day aboard your comfortable cruise boat sailing through the awe-inspiring beauty of Halong Bay. You'll even explore one of the bay's many caves. Spend a night on-board 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 18-19: Hanoi To New Zealand
Transfer to the airport for your flight to New Zealand, arriving home the same or following day.

Also available as a land only option

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