Vietnam is beautiful to look at, there are lots of amazing highlights, but what many people miss out on a trip to Vietnam is discovering what really makes it tick, what lies under the surface and that is what we aim to do with our Essence of Vietnam tour. We have spent a long time crafting this exclusive tour to make sure that while on it, you get a deeper understanding of the people, the traditions and culture of Vietnam. It has a rich and exotic history, from ancient to the more troubling history of the 20th Century, but all these things combine to make Vietnam the stunning country it is today.  

We have selected the very best excursions, discovering all about the beautiful city of Hoi An, cycling with locals on a tour of Hanoi or travelling by Vespa through the beautiful countryside to see what life is like in rural Vietnam. We have chosen a luxurious cruise in the otherworldly Hanoi Bay, where you can relax and soak in its natural beauty, or get out and about in kayaks or your swimming costume, or walk on the mystical, forest strewn islands. You will return from this tour with a deeper understanding of Vietnam and a ton of memories to last you a lifetime.

The tour starts off in Ho Chi Minh City, in the south of Vietnam. Upon arrival you will be collected and transferred to your hotel. The tour then moves north combining internal flights and luxury air conditioned coaches, reaching its final destination in Hanoi, where you will once again be transferred to the airport to meet your onward travel.

Our local partners use a wide variety of accommodation to ensure this tour runs smoothly. A list of your accommodation can be requested once this tour has been booked and confirmed.

We do guarantee a minimum 3-star level of accommodation on this tour, all accommodation is hand-picked to ensure maximum comfort including daily breakfasts. 

Please Note: There is an option to upgrade to a 4-star level of accommodation. If you wish to upgrade to 4-star accommodation please select this at checkout.

Tour facilities are available upon request.

Exclusions

• Return international flights
• Visas
• Optional activities/tours, personal expenses/transfers not mentioned
• Travel insurance
• Tips & gratuities
  
  

Age Restrictions

• This tour is aimed at guests aged 18 years or older
• For children 12yrs or above the full price will apply
• Please contact us directly if you would like us to book a child of 1 - 11 years
• Not suitable for infants
  
  

Occupancy

• Minimum number for this tour to commence is two people
• Queen sized bed or twin share
  
  

Passport & visa requirements

• All visitors require a passport with a minimum validity of 6 months beyond your return travel date is required for all passengers (including children and infants)
• Visitors may require a visa to enter
• It is the visitors responsibility to ensure they are holding the correct and current visa for the countries they are visiting
• If the visitor is a non-Australian passport holder, a valid re-entry visa may be required
• Important: Please start arranging your visa at least 6-8 weeks prior to departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours and processing times
  
  

Travel insurance

• We recommend you purchase travel insurance as soon as possible after purchasing this package
  
  

Health & vaccination

• Travellers are advised to check with their local health professional at least 45 days prior to departure, as some vaccinations require 30 days or more to be effective
• Health care such as a doctor’s surgery, dentist and optometrists may not always be accessible on this tour 
• It is advised that you ensure you have adequate health insurance cover as part of your travel insurance
  
  

Porterage

• Porterage will not always be available throughout this trip, if/when it is available a tip is recommended
  
  

Tipping

• Tipping and gratuities are not included in the package and are at your own discretion
  
  

Fitness requirements

• Travellers should have a good level of physical fitness and mobility. They must be able to partake unaided in their chosen activities/package tours/cruise etc. as outlined in the itinerary
  
  

Dietary requirements

• Any dietary requirements must be received by DealsAway at least 30 days prior to your scheduled departure date. Failure to provide these details by this date may result in an inability to cater for your requirements
• In most cases DealsAway can cater for special dietary requirements but please note that on occasion, this may not be possible due to location, lack of availability of ingredients, and other extenuating circumstances. It is always advised to carry supplies with you
  
  

Transfers

• All transfers are included on this trip
  
  

Documentation

• Any applicable pre trip or tour documentation will be emailed to you prior to travelling. Should you have any queries regarding this please feel free to contact us directly via email at support@dealsaway.com 
  
  

DealsAway savings

• The value and comparative savings have been determined based on published rack rates and the value of inclusions. Please be advised that rack rates may not be reflective of actual rates being charged, dependent on the timing and manner of your booking and therefore are only indicative of the level of saving
  
  

Itinerary amendments & changes

• Occasionally our itineraries are updated prior to departure to incorporate improvements stemming from past travellers’ feedback as well as updates from our ground operators. Please note that while we operate successful tours in this region throughout the year, some changes may be necessary due to inclement weather, public holidays, common seasonal changes to timetables and transport routes, and unforeseen circumstances. This can happen with little notice so please be prepared for modifications to the route. The order and timing of included activities may also vary from time to time
  
  

Availability

• All DealsAway trips are available on a request only basis and are subject to availability. Once booked you should receive a payment confirmation and receipt via email, followed by a booking confirmation normally within 72hrs of making a booking, sometimes this can take a little longer subject to supplier delay
• If you have not received your confirmation within 5 business days of payment confirmation please contact us immediately by email at support@dealsaway.com
• In the event that your trip is unavailable for the dates you have chosen we will contact you by telephone to advise the next available dates
  
  

Surcharges

• Any prices quoted exclude specific costs/measures which may be introduced at a later stage as a result of Government changes due to COVID-19 health and safety restrictions. DealsAway will inform its guests of these changes as soon as possible, these additional charges will be passed on by DealsAway to the guest

AMENDMENTS & CHANGES

Name change or corrections

• Name corrections may incur a fee
• Name changes are not permitted
• After bookings are fully paid, any amendment has to be requested in writing and incurs $69 fee per person from our supplier, plus any additional costs and administrative expenses incurred in arranging the amendment
  
  

Date Changes

• Date changes are not permitted
  
  

Refunds

• Please refer to our booking conditions for all information on refunds
  
  

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