Best vietnam holiday packages including flights from Australia 14 days

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Vietnam is an exciting country to travel to. Bustling street life, delicious cuisine and majestic scenery all await you on Best vietnam holiday packages including flights from Australia. A country in constant motion, Vietnam balances youthful urban culture with traditional values. In the city, ancient pagodas are just a turn away from modern restaurants. In the countryside, life still flows with the rivers and the harvests. This contrast between old and new is a big part of Vietnam’s appeal.

Another reason to join Best vietnam holiday packages including flights from Australia is the natural beauty of this place. The North has majestic mountains and beautiful limestone bays. The Central Coast leads to historical relics and poetic beaches. And in the South, the sleepless life of Ho Chi Minh City and the riverside villages of the Mekong Delta will make you want to stay forever.

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Highlights

– Saigon city is prosperous and vibrant, enjoy mouth-to-mouth fire-breathing performances in the evening on walking streets.

– Cycling in the Mekong delta, boating along the river, enjoying fresh tropical fruits, practicing making local cakes.

– Explore the tunnels – war relics in CuChi. Startled and surprised by the scientifically and elaborately built tunnel system.

– Lying in the sun, reading books, swimming on the beautiful AnBang-CuaDai beach, white sand, clear blue water.

– Checkin the world famous golden bridge in Bana hills.

– Enjoy watching the street vendors, confusion combined with joy when you successfully cross the street in Hanoi.

– Conquer the top of the Mua cave, conquer the majestic nature, before your eyes will be vast mountains and sky.

– When the sunset begins to sink behind the rocky mountains, thousands of large and small islands in the bay with yachts bobbing on the rippling water surface look like a fanciful dream painting of vast space. Tourists can immerse themselves in the lyrical scenery of the mountains and water, enjoying the impressive moments of Ha Long Bay in the late afternoon.

Itinerary

Day 01

Ho Chi Minh arrival | Guide and driver

The tour guide & driver will be welcoming you at the airport; it takes us 30 minutes driving to the centre of city then check-in at hotel. Free at your leisure to relax

Day 02

Cu Chi tunnel - Ho Chi Minh city tour (B) | Guide and driver

This morning at 8AM, set out for the incredible underground Cu Chi Tunnels, and then drive back to Ho Chi Minh City to visit the Ben Thanh market, War Remnants Museum and Reunification Palace (the former Presidential Palace), Old Saigon Post Office and Dong Khoi Street, absolutely nice choices for a free stroll. Best photographic locations in Ho Chi Minh city today Ho Chi Minh City: Ben Thanh Market: A bustling market with vibrant colors and interesting street scenes. Notre Dame Cathedral: A beautiful French colonial-era church that makes for a great architectural subject. Saigon Opera House: An elegant building with French colonial architecture, perfect for capturing its grandeur. Nguyen Hue Walking Street: A pedestrian street lined with modern buildings and unique light installations, great for night photography.

Day 03

Ho Chi Minh – My Tho – Can Tho (B, L) | Guide and driver

At 8AM, leave the hustle of Saigon behind and drive into the rural countryside for a glimpse into the typical village life of the Mekong Delta. Visit the Wholesale Fruit Thanh Tri Market, explore an island village on a horse cart, and canoe through narrow canals cloaked under dense palm trees. The tour also includes a stopover at Vinh Trang Pagoda, an ornate Buddhist shrine dating from the 19th century and mixing various architectural styles. Afterward, drive about three hours to Can Tho for the night.

Day 04

Can Tho – fly to Danang – Hoi An (B) | Guide and driver

Cai Rang is the largest and busiest floating market in the Mekong Delta. Around 6:30 a.m., hundreds of boats loaded with fruits, vegetables, and fish will converge there to trade. Rising early, board a smaller boat to weave among the boats and catch the market in full swing. You will have ample opportunities to see the buying and selling process close up and even join in if you like. Following this, move on to visit an orchard garden and a traditional rice noodle factory for a true insight into the lives of the locals. After that, drive to the airport for your flight to Da Nang Hoi An we go around the tiny town of Hoi An to visit the Japanese Bridge, the famous Chinese Temple, and Vietnamese former merchants house. Later, enjoy free time on your own.

Day 05

Hoi An – Danang – Hoi An (B) | Guide and driver

Depart from Hoi An at 8AM, allowing enough time to cover all the attractions comfortably. Golden Bridge (Ba Na Hills): Arrive early at Ba Na Hills to beat the crowds and visit the famous Golden Bridge. Enjoy the scenic cable car ride up the mountain and then marvel at the unique bridge with its giant stone hands. Take your time to capture photos and soak in the breathtaking views.

Non Nuoc Beach: After visiting Ba Na Hills, head to Non Nuoc Beach. Spend some leisure time here, relaxing on the sandy shores, swimming in the clear waters, or simply enjoying the beach atmosphere. You can also grab a bite to eat at one of the beachside restaurants.

Marble Mountains: Proceed to the Marble Mountains, a cluster of limestone hills that offer natural beauty and cultural significance. Explore the caves, pagodas, and viewpoints within the mountains. Enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding area and learn about the history and legends associated with this site.

Lady Buddha (Linh Ung Pagoda): Next, visit the impressive Lady Buddha statue at Linh Ung Pagoda. Admire the serene ambiance and stunning views from the pagoda’s hilltop location. Take your time to explore the complex, pay respects, and learn about Buddhist traditions.

Day 06

Hoi An – My Son – Hoi An (B)

Morning, at 8AM, visit My SonSanctuary and we’ll have 2 hours to discover the site by walking throughout the landscape, learning histories with our local English-speaking guide, and enjoying the Champa’s traditional performances. The rest of day is free at your own

Day 07-08

Hoian Beach resort.

Day 09

Hoi An – Danang – fly to Hanoi – city tour & street food(B)

After breakfast, at 8AM, you will be escorted back to Da Nang airport for your flight to Hanoi. Upon your arrival in Hanoi, our guide will meet you and escort you to your hotel. Your guide will then lead you to explore the city’s major sights, including the Ho Chi Minh’s Stilt House, the One Pillar Pagoda, and the Museum of Ethnology. You are then free to relax for a few hours before embarking on a street food tour around the lively Old Quarter. Led by your guide, walk through the maze-like streets to sample local specialties like Cha Ca (grilled fish), try Hanoi’s special egg coffee, and hear fascinating stories of Vietnamese food culture.

Day 10

Hanoi – Ninh Binh - Hanoi

After breakfast, We will take you to Quang Phu Cau incense village to take beautiful photos. Afterward, we will drive to Tam Coc also known as « Dry Halong Bay». On the way, we will stop to visit Hoa Lu, which used to be Vietnam’s capital during the 10th century. Arrive at Tam Coc, where we will embark a small rowing boat to discover the outstanding karst waterscape on Ngo Dong River. Tam Coc literally translates to « three caves» and is adorned with beautiful stalactites and stalagmites of all sizes shaped like gemstones. When rowing, enjoy the peaceful scenery of rice paddies lining the river bank. After lunch (at your own account) we will visit Mua Cave, with 500 step up to the Top of Mua Mountain. On the Top, you can overview all the nice scene of Hoa Lu. Back to Hanoi for overnight

Day 11

Hanoi – Halong by private van – Overnight on cruise (B, L, D)

Enjoy a leisurely breakfast before departing for your Halong Bay vacation at 8;15. The drive from Hanoi to the pier will take approximately 3 hours. This afternoon, cruise around Halong Bay’s stunning limestone islets rising from emerald waters that formed thousands of years ago. Want to do something enjoyable? A variety of optional activities are available! You can kayak on the bay, take a cooking class, relax in a sauna, or even go squid fishing with the others. Have a wonderful time!

11:45 Ready at Check-in Lounge.

12:00 Boarding time, check in your cabin. Followed by activities such as: boarding Athena Cruise for departure, welcome drink, cruise briefing, safety instructions, and check-in cabins by Cruise Manager. 13:30 Great lunch is served while cruising passing by islets.

15:30 Kayaking around Luon cave, visit Titop Island. Free choice of activities such as sunbathing, swimming and conquering the peak of the biggest island in Halong and taking panoramic photos of Halong bay in the afternoon.

18:00 Happy Hour. Buy 2 beverage get 1 for free.

19:00 Cooking Class. Our Chef will demonstrate the preparation of a particular Vietnamese cuisine in the dining room. Our guide will let you know what item will be prepared and will explain the process during the demonstration. Duration about 20 – 30 minutes.

19:30 Under the magnificent night sky, our luxury set menu dinner is served with variety of Vietnamese and Asian foods.

21:00 Joining the squid fishing on boat with our crews and can enjoy the squid cooked with assistance from our chef or laze yourself with our happy-hour drinks at the bar Overnight on Cruises.

Day 12

Halong – Tung Sau area – Me Cung cave (B, L, D)

Morning:

– Start a new day by Tai Chi Session, the traditional exercise of East Asia

– Enjoy a cup of tea/ coffee served with a light breakfast in the dining room

– Get on the day boat to start an incredible excursion to the Tung Sau area, kayak through the hidden corners of the bay

– Have lunch on the boat, try some authentic Vietnamese dishes

Afternoon:

– Explore Me Cung cave to see the sparkling limestones inside

– Back to the Athena Cruise and relax at your leisure: take a rest in your cabin, have a sauna session, or put your feet up on a sundeck

– Join Happy Hour – Buy 01 Get 01 drink during sunset time

– Participate in the Vietnamese cooking class with some new techniques to learn

Night:

– Enjoy a set menu dinner on board

– Try your luck with a night squid fishing activity

– Leisure time on board: drink a cocktail at late night bar, enjoy the great moment over tranquillity, or simply relax in the cabin

Day 13

Halong – Hanoi (B, L)

06:15 Tai Chi class on the Sun-Deck. 07:15 Have light breakfast with Coffee, tea, and bakeries on board. 07:45 Arrive at the Surprising Cave, the biggest cave in Ha Long Bay with 10,000 square meters, when you visit the cave like our Vietnamese house with three chambers as lobby, dining room and bedroom with most beautiful stalagmites and stalactites. We will tour the cave for about 60 minutes. 09:00 Upon return to the boat you will have time to freshen up and finish packing. When checking out please remove all of your belongings from the cabins, you may leave heavy luggage outside of the cabins. 09:45 Brunch is served. After brunch, Relax on the sundeck or in the dining room enjoying the bay scenery as we approach the pier. 10:45 Disembark at Halong International harbour. After the cruise, a private transfer will take you back to Hanoi. Have a fantastic last night in Vietnam

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