Highlights of Vietnam: Hanoi, Hoi An & Ho Chi Minh City

Highlights

• Enjoy small-group touring with a maximum of 20 travellers
• Experience the welcoming hospitality and culture of Vietnam
• Discover the ancient town of Hoi An on a guided walking tour
• Learn about the history of the Vietnam War at the Cu Chi Tunnels
• Sail among the tranquil waters and limestone islands of Ha Long Bay
• Enjoy time at leisure in Hoi An, a UNESCO World Heritage-listed town
• Discover life in Hanoi on a guided walking tour

Flights

• Return international full-service flights (economy class), surcharges may apply (Excludes Tour Only Package)
• 2 internal flights, from Ho Chi Minh City to Danang and from Danang to Hanoi

Cruise

• Overnight cruise in Ha Long Bay

Accommodation

• 7 nights of 4-star hotel accommodation

Dining

• Enjoy 11 meals, including daily breakfast

Essentials

• English-speaking tour guides
• Airline taxes and surcharges

Transport

• Transportation by private air-conditioned vehicles

Transfers

• Return airport transfers (Excludes Tour Only Package)

Ninh Binh tour extension

• All of the above, plus the following:

• Visit the 10th-century Dinh King and Le King temples in Hoa Lu, the ancient royal capital of Vietnam
• Enjoy two bamboo boat rides at Tam Coc and Trang An to admire the remarkable beauty of Ha Long Bay on land
• Visit the picturesque Bich Dong Pagoda
• Three additional nights of premium 4-star hotel accommodation
• 5 additional meals, including two Vietnamese lunches

Upgrades Available

• *Arrive Early: Fly out up to 60 days before your tour starts (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• *Stay Behind: Return home up to 60 days after your tour concludes (does not include hotel accommodation, meals or transfers)
• *Stopover Packages: Break up the long-haul flight with a stopover at a fantastic location (see checkout for details)
• Optional Tours: Optional experiences and tours are available to add to your itinerary (see checkout for details)
• *Flight Upgrades: Upgrade to Premium Economy or Business Class (see checkout for details)
• *Preferred Airline: Fly with a preferred airline (see checkout for details)

Please note: Extra charges may apply, see the Important Info section and checkout cart for fees and details

*These upgrades are only applicable to the international airfares option

Itinerary 1-Standard Itinerary

Day 1 Depart Australia (or New Zealand) - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Day 2 Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hoi An

Day 4 Hoi An Free Day

Day 5 Hoi An Free Day

Day 6 Hoi An – Da Nang - Hanoi

Day 7 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay

Day 8 Ha long Bay - Hanoi

Day 9 Depart Hanoi

Day 10 Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)

 

Itinerary 2-Ninh Binh Extension

Day 1 Depart Australia (or New Zealand) - Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Day 2 Cu Chi Tunnels Tour

Day 3 Ho Chi Minh City - Da Nang - Hoi An

Day 4 Hoi An Free Day

Day 5 Hoi An Free Day

Day 6 Hoi An – Da Nang - Hanoi

Day 7 Hanoi – Ha Long Bay

Day 8 Ha long Bay - Hanoi

Day 9 Hanoi - Hoa Lu - Tam Coc, Ninh Binh

Day 10 Trang An Grotto - Bich Dong Pagoda

Day 11 Ninh Binh - Phat Diem Church – Hanoi

Day 12 Depart Hanoi

Day 13Arrive in Australia (or New Zealand)

This Travel Offer is valid for travel on selected dates until the 18 December 2027.

Minimum group size 6, maximum group size 20 per vehicle.

This Travel Offer is priced per person based on a twin share.

Departure Dates & Surcharges
See checkout for live dates and availability.

Single Traveller Supplement
For solo travellers, a mandatory single supplement applies. 
• 10-Day Package: $615
• 13-Day Package: $780
Please note: Accommodation for single customers who are travelling on a tour or cruise package may be in a single room, depending on availability.

Child Policy
• No child discounts are offered. The full price applies to all children travelling with their parents.
• Valid for children 8 years old and over.
Please note: Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult 18 years old and over to travel. No unaccompanied minors are allowed.

Flight information for options excluding Tour Only Package

Departure Cities
Melbourne, *Sydney, *Brisbane, *Adelaide, *Perth or *Auckland. 
 
Departure City Surcharges
• Sydney & Perth: $50 per person
• Brisbane: $200 per person
• Adelaide: $400 per person
• Auckland: $650 per person.

International Flight(s)
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
Please note: We cannot accommodate one-way flights. Travellers must take all included flights within the package, and any flights intentionally forfeited will result in later flights being subject to cancellation. 

Please note: From Sydney, Melbourne or Perth, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 16 hours, with up to 1 stop. 

From Brisbane, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 18 hours, with up to 1 stop. 

From Adelaide or Auckland, the flying journey to your destination may take up to 20 hours, with up to 2 stops. One of those stops may be within Australia. 

This is provided as a guide only - actual flight duration can vary depending on availability and airline schedules. Your booking’s final details will be confirmed to you via email once available.

Internal Flight(s) Used
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Route: Ho Chi Minh City to Da Nang, Da Nang to Hanoi

Internal Flight Information
Baggage allowance per person:
1 x 20kg of checked baggage
1 x 7kg of carry-on baggage

Preferred Airline Surcharge
• Cabin Class: Economy Class
• Singapore Airlines: $400 per person 
Please note: 
• Preferred airlines are subject to availability. If we are unable to fulfil your request, the above extra cost will be refunded.
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed, subject to aircraft configuration.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Preferred airline refers to the marketing carrier and could include codeshare partners. 

Arrive Early & Stay Behind Options
Fly out and return home up to 60 days pre and post your tour dates.
Arrive Early
Ho Chi Minh City - From $300 per person, subject to availability.
Stay Behind
Hanoi - From $300 per person, subject to availability.

Please note:
• Exclusions: This fee does not include extra nights' accommodation, meals or airport transfers.
•  Cancellations & Changes:   Flight booking changes or cancellations after air tickets have been issued are not guaranteed and may incur additional fees and fare difference, subject to the airline cancellation and change policies. Flight changes are subject to availability at the time of booking.
• High-Season: A high-season Arrive Early or Stay Behind can be purchased for an additional charge, subject to availability. For pricing, please refer to the cart.
• + 60 days: You can fly out up to 60 days before your package’s start date, and/or return home 60 days after your package's end date. Should you wish to fly out or return home for more than 60 days from the tour, please contact us to request availability. Additional costs may apply.
• Estimated dates: Your estimated departure, return, and arrival dates are all subject to availability and may vary. The confirmed schedule for all flights will be provided when you receive your flight tickets.

• High season surcharges apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
1st December 2025 - 31st January 2026
3rd April 2026 - 20th April 2026
26th June 2026 - 17th July 2026
18th September 2026 - 9th October 2026
12th December 2026 - 26th January 2027
19th March 2027 - 28th April 2027
19th June 2027 - 18th July 2027
11th September 2027 - 10th October 2027
10th December 2027 - 3rd January 2028

Stopover Packages 
• Singapore
• Kuala Lumpur
Includes:
• 2, 3 or 5 nights in 4-star accommodation
• Daily breakfast
• Return airport transfers 
For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note: 
• When a pre and post-tour stopover is chosen, the same stopover location must be chosen each way, due to the airline used.
• When selecting to Arrive Early for your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your fly out date from home will take place before the stopover.  
• When selecting to Stay Behind after your tour in conjunction with a Stopover Package, your stopover will take place before your final flight home.
• Stopover packages are subject to availability.
• In the event that a purchased stopover package and a purchased preferred airline upgrade are not compatible, you will have the option to receive a refund for the preferred airline upgrade or be offered an alternative stopover city option, e.g if you choose to fly with Singapore Airlines you cannot stopover in Dubai.
• Blackout dates apply to flights departing between the below date ranges:
Christmas and New Years Eve: 22 December 2025 - 2 January 2026
Hong Kong Rugby 7's: End March to beginning April 2026 (Dates TBC)
Singapore Grand Prix: 1 October - 9 October 2026
Christmas and New Years Eve: 18 December 2026 - 3 January 2027
Hong Kong Rugby 7's: end March/beginning April - (Dates TBC)
Singapore Grand Prix: 30 September - 05 October 2027 (Dates TBC)
Christmas and New Years Eve - 20 December 2027 to 3 January 2028
 
Flight Class Upgrades
Business or Premium Economy Class: For pricing, please refer to the payment cart at checkout.
Please note:
• Flight upgrades are subject to availability and pricing changes (if we cannot fulfil your request, the upgrade cost will be refunded).
• On any upgrade purchase, short-haul flights and domestic flight sectors are not guaranteed.

Missed Flights 
If you fail to arrive for any of the flights included in your package, you risk all flight and land arrangements in your destination being automatically cancelled by the airlines and land operator, respectively. Additional fees may apply to reinstate these services. If you miss your flight for whatever reason, please contact us as soon as possible to make arrangements.

Please note: If purchasing the Tour Only Package, internal airfares within your tour are still included.

Accommodation Used
4-Star Properties (Self-Rated)
• Ho Chi Minh City: Muong Thanh Grand Saigon or similar
• Hoi An: Hoi An Rosemary Boutique Hotel & Spa or similar
• Hanoi: Flower Garden Hotel or similar
• Ninh Binh: The Reed Hotel or similar (Extension package only).

No Star Rating
Ha Long Bay Cruise: Le Journey Cruise or similar

Please note: Accommodation/rooms offered are based on a lead-in room type and are subject to availability based on seasonality. In the instance a property is not available, a similar standard of accommodation will be provided. Properties will be confirmed and included in your travel pack, which you will receive 4-6 weeks before travel.
 
Extra Nights
Not available. 
Please note: If you are interested in booking additional nights of accommodation pre or post-tour, please wait until you receive your travel documentation approximately 4-6 weeks before departure for the confirmed list of hotels. If booking your own additional accommodation directly with the hotel, please be aware that you may be required to change rooms at the start/end of your tour. 
 
Maximum Room Capacity
2 people.
 
Triple Share
Not available. 
 
Bedding Configuration
Twin or double (subject to availability).

• Day 4: Ba Na Hills, Golden Bridge - Da Nang Full Day Tour - $170 per person.
• Day 5: Discover My Son, a UNESCO World Heritage Listed site - $80 per person.
• Day 5: Explore a local market and join a cooking class - $60 per person.
• Day 8: Watch a Water Puppet performance followed by a Vietnamese dinner - $60 per person.

Please note:
• Prices are based per person, are subject to availability, time permitting and weather conditions
• The optional tours listed above must be purchased on checkout or over the phone before submitting your passenger information form (subject to availability). 
• Some tours or shore excursions require minimum numbers to operate.

• • Visa fees and requirements 
  • Domestic transfers and flights not stated in the deal offer
  • Meals/beverages not stated in the deal offer
  • Highly-recommended gratuities/tipping 
  • Optional activities/tours 
  • Personal expenses
  • Travel insurance
  • Any costs associated with an interruption to your tour as a result of an airline schedule change or cancellation
  
  Please note: Return international flights and transfers to and from the tour are not included in the Tour Only Package. 

Vietnam
Australian passport holders are eligible to apply online for a single entry electronic visa (e-visa), valid for up to a maximum of 90 days. Lodge your application online (for a non-refundable fee) with the Vietnamese National Web Portal of Immigration. You will be given a unique code to track your visa application status. Once your visa is granted, you must print it out and present it at check in. Keep this e-visa print out with you at all times during your travel in Vietnam.

When asked about your 'Intended length of stay in Vietnam' we suggest you input 30 days regardless of when you intend to exit. This can be done at no additional cost and will cause no issues if you depart Vietnam earlier. By doing this, it will give you more flexibility to account for any unexpected issues such as flight delays or accidents that may require you to stay in the country a couple of days longer.

Some private online visa services and travel agents have scammed travellers or been involved in the public disclosure of the personal information of applicants for visas and 'visa issued on arrival' approval letters. To avoid such scams, only use official Government of Vietnam services to arrange your visa. Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam for up-to-date information.

Visa and other entry and exit conditions (such as currency, customs and quarantine regulations) change regularly. Contact the nearest Embassy or Consulate of Vietnam for up-to-date information. Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.

Important: 
• Please start arranging your visa three weeks before departure to account for any delays due to consulate operating hours.
• Visa rules are subject to change. Please check with the nearest embassy, consulate or immigration department of the destination/s you are visiting once you receive your travel documentation to ensure you have the most up to date information.
• It is your responsibility to be travel-ready and ensure that you are aware and comply with any destination or travel requirements, including the validity of all required travel documents.
• Passengers who are not Australian citizens must also check with the respective consulate or visa agency to determine what their visa requirements are and what personal identification is required.
• It is also important to note that some areas of employment, such as journalism, government authorities and charity organisations, may have additional restrictions in applying for visas. This may, in turn, affect the type of application required.

Planning your next adventure is thrilling! While we hope for smooth travels, preparing for the unexpected is always smart. We highly recommend getting travel insurance when you book. Whether it's a medical emergency, a flight cancellation, a delayed suitcase, or an unforeseen event, ensure you're covered. For more info and advice, please visit: www.twac.com.au/travel-insurance or talk to your TWAC travel consultant.

Voluntary Changes
This includes booking changes requested by you, including but not limited to those changes requiring an airline ticket or a Purchase Confirmation reissue.
• Changes - $100 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Name Changes Due To Passenger Error
If the incorrect name has been provided, charges of $100 per booking and any additional charges applied by the airline/cruise company/accommodation/other travel providers.

Supplier Fees
In the event the tour package you have purchased is unable to proceed, and/or a Travel Supplier is unable to fulfil the tour due to external circumstances (Limitation of Liability e.g. a Force Majeure event), there may be a fee or amount of money that is withheld by our Suppliers and is unrecoverable. This may be due to non-refundable airline tickets, cancellation penalties with cruise cabins or unrecoverable payments with our land/accommodation partners. If refunds are not available from Suppliers, we will endeavour to obtain a travel credit on the best terms available and communicate these outcomes to you. In the event we are unable to obtain a refund or travel service credit, or part thereof, this cost is passed on to the customer as a Supplier Fee.

Although you should read all of the terms and conditions, the following is a summary of the most important:

• Our travel package is non-refundable, however you will receive a travel credit to be applied to our travel services.
• You, as our client, agree to check all documentation immediately for errors. Travel With A Cause (TWAC) does not take responsibility for incorrect dates or names supplied.
• Prices, including, in some cases, of confirmed bookings, may be subject to change. ​
• Some confirmed bookings are non-refundable if cancelled by you and it is your responsibility to check if this applies.
• We will be entitled to retain our service fees even if a booking is cancelled or does not proceed for any reason which is not our fault.
• It is your responsibility to make yourself aware of all information relevant to your travel plans, including but not limited to visa requirements and health precautions.
• There may be some additional fees or other incentives from Suppliers.
• We are not liable for the recent updates of any published Supplier content including websites and brochures

CANCELLATION POLICY
Tour packages are non-refundable. If your tour package is affected by Covid-19 related travel restrictions and you are unable to travel, you will receive either a free date change (credit that is specific to your original package and purchase value) or an open credit less any non-recoverable supplier fees to the value of your original purchase for use on any other tour or package available via the TWAC website.
 
Please note: Date change credits are subject to availability and not guaranteed until confirmed by TWAC, not the tour operator you are due to stay with.
 
We recommend you consider purchasing travel insurance with Covid-19 protection. The standard cancellation policy will apply if you cannot travel because you have tested positive for Covid-19.
 
Please note: All additional charges are payable in AUD (unless otherwise stated).