Vietnam is a country of outstanding natural beauty, wonderful food and welcoming and warm people.
The larger towns and cities retain much of their colonial charm and beauty in the architecture, parks and boulevards left as a cultural legacy by the French.
We start our adventure in Hanoi, right in the heart of the Old Quarter. Enjoy a full day city tour followed by a Street Eats Tour where we can taste from the myriad of sizzling woks and bubbling pots.
From Hanoi we head to iconic Halong Bay where we cruise the jade waters and spend a night on-board our private junk boat. Next, in Hoi An we’ve included a half day walking city tour along with a cooking class. We’ve built in plenty of free time in Hoi An to soak up the atmosphere at local cafés, explore the markets, sample some street food, or simply relax by the pool at your hotel.
Then it’s off to Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it’s officially known. Saigon is a fast-paced modern city although, it still boasts many historic sites and is our base from which to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Next we fly to Siem Reap to begin our Cambodian adventure. At our doorstep we’ll have the local markets, cafés, restaurants, day spas, tailors, and so much more.
All up, we have a fabulous 15 days of amazing sights, delicious food, and wonderful new experiences to explore.
Will you join us?
TOUR PRICING: A$5,120
TOUR DATES: 15TH – 29TH APRIL 2025
Golden Silk Boutique
Set on a street lined with upmarket shops, this polished hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Temple of the Jade Mountain on Hoàn Kiếm Lake and 2 km from the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The plush rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, as well as minibars, safes, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas; some have balconies offering city views, and 1 has a whirlpool tub. Room service is available 24/7. There’s a spa with a steam room, sauna and hot tub, plus a buffet restaurant, a piano bar and a rooftop bar.
Royal Riverside Hotel Hoi An
The boutique 4-star My Son Heritage Resort & Spa is three kilometres from the Holly land of My Son, 35 kilometres to Hoi An ancient town and 45 kilometres from the airport. The resort is set in mature gardens by the tranquil green hills and reflects a subtle blend of contemporary and cultural influences with architectural influences from both Cham Pa Kingdom and Viet culture. The resort has a restaurant, open-air coffee shop, bar and open lobby/lounge. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, gym, and spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Each of the 60 guest rooms and villas has a balcony or terrace, separate bath or shower, hairdryer, satellite television, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and minibar. Accommodation is in three storey building or one storey villas which look out on to the gardens, green hills surrounding.
Sanouva Hotel Saigon
This hotel in Downtown is a 4-minute walk from Bến Thành Market, 14 minutes’ walk from the War Remnants Museum and 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Relaxed, warmly decorated rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms have sitting areas and/or extra living space; some offer separate living rooms. Room service is available. Kids age 11 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult.
Paradise Saigon Hotel
This modern hotel with a rounded corner tower is a 4-minute walk from Bến Thành Market, 1 km from Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Bright rooms and suites include minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded accommodations feature curved corner windows, and some have either marble floors or balconies with open-air tubs. There’s 24-hour room service. A top-floor restaurant with city views serves international and local cuisine, plus steak specialties and pizzas. There’s a cafe, a gym and a spa with a sauna, a hot tub and massages.
Steung Siem Reap Hotel
Steung Siem Reap Hotel, the charming 4-star french colonial style hotel is located right in the heart of Siem Reap. With only a minute to walk to iconic sites such as Old market, Wat Preah Prom Rath temple and the famous pub-street. The hotels location is the perfect place for every traveler. Steung Siem Reap Hotel provides a relaxing retreat from the temple and bustling town of Siem Reap with luxurious and specious and great services and facilities in a relax atmosphere with Cambodian hospitality and Angkorian charm.
Weather
The North of Vietnam is generally cooler than other South East Asian regions in the same longitude. It experiences two main distinct seasons. In winter months, the weather gets colder and colder from November to March and considerably warmer in April (a leap into summer). This is also time to observe much cloud and frequent drizzle. In the summer (from May to October), the whole region is quite hot. The Central Vietnam with two sub-regions, coastal lowlands and central highlands, can be seen as an in-between climatic area of the North and the South. The coastal strip is usually dry and hotter than the rest in the summer, as the Truong Son Mountains do not allow it to enjoy most rainfall of south-western monsoon (from April to October). Unprotected coasts in their turn, however, make it wet and colder than the rest in winter-monsoon season (from November to March). Also, storms and typhoons strike this area more frequently than the northern coasts in summer months (from July to November). The South of Vietnam, merely 8 degrees north of the Equator, is typical of humid tropical climate which is excellent for growing rice. The region’s temperatures experience little variations in a year (around 27-32°C/80-90°F). There are two main seasons: the rainy and the dry. During the rainy/monsoon season (from May to November), downpours are expected to happen nearly every afternoon, resulting in occasional street flooding in and around Saigon. In the dry season, it is hot from late February to April then slightly cooler when first downpours come. Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) enjoys rather equitable tropical climate with high humidity all year round. December to March is said to be the most pleasant time to hit this region’s center.
Money
Vietnam’s currency is dong issued by State Bank of Vietnam. Abbreviated form: “VND” before the amount or “d” after the amount. Small denominations include VND 200; 500; 1000; 2000; 5000 in both coin and paper notes though coin is more popular. Bigger denominations include VND 10,000; 20,000; 50,000; 100,000; 200,000; 500,000 in both polymer and normal paper notes. Generally, all major currencies can be converted into dong without any hassle but American dollar is normally much more preferred. It is wise to cash your traveler cheques into US dollar in Vietcombank or other major local banks before jumping into anywhere. You may be charged 0.5 to 2% commission for this, still much lower than in black market. Also, it is important to make sure that any note you take do not have any tear or look too worn, as it is possible to pass them to no one again. It is strongly recommended that you do not equip yourself with lots of cash, neither dollar nor dong. In Vietnam now, it is much easier for you to access your money almost everywhere and any time in Hanoi, Saigon or other major cities through an extensive ATM network. It is, therefore, important to check whether your credit card company has any ATM access in Vietnam in advance.
Electricity
In Vietnam the standard voltage is 220 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type A (Japan) / C (Europe) and G (UK)
Visas
Visas on arrival are available at both Vietnam and Cambodia international airports. Two’s a Crowd can provide more information on the process and required documentation and costs.
Vietnam is a country of outstanding natural beauty, wonderful food and welcoming and warm people.
The larger towns and cities retain much of their colonial charm and beauty in the architecture, parks and boulevards left as a cultural legacy by the French.
We start our adventure in Hanoi, right in the heart of the Old Quarter. Enjoy a full day city tour followed by a Street Eats Tour where we can taste from the myriad of sizzling woks and bubbling pots.
From Hanoi we head to iconic Halong Bay where we cruise the jade waters and spend a night on-board our private junk boat. Next, in Hoi An we’ve included a half day walking city tour along with a cooking class. We’ve built in plenty of free time in Hoi An to soak up the atmosphere at local cafés, explore the markets, sample some street food, or simply relax by the pool at your hotel.
Then it’s off to Saigon, or Ho Chi Minh City as it’s officially known. Saigon is a fast-paced modern city although, it still boasts many historic sites and is our base from which to explore the Cu Chi Tunnels and Mekong Delta. Next we fly to Siem Reap to begin our Cambodian adventure. At our doorstep we’ll have the local markets, cafés, restaurants, day spas, tailors, and so much more.
All up, we have a fabulous 15 days of amazing sights, delicious food, and wonderful new experiences to explore.
Will you join us?
TOUR PRICING: A$5,120
TOUR DATES: 15TH – 29TH APRIL 2025
Golden Silk Boutique
Set on a street lined with upmarket shops, this polished hotel is an 8-minute walk from the Temple of the Jade Mountain on Hoàn Kiếm Lake and 2 km from the Ho Chi Minh Museum. The plush rooms feature free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and marble bathrooms, as well as minibars, safes, and tea and coffeemakers. Suites add living areas; some have balconies offering city views, and 1 has a whirlpool tub. Room service is available 24/7. There’s a spa with a steam room, sauna and hot tub, plus a buffet restaurant, a piano bar and a rooftop bar.
Royal Riverside Hotel Hoi An
The boutique 4-star My Son Heritage Resort & Spa is three kilometres from the Holly land of My Son, 35 kilometres to Hoi An ancient town and 45 kilometres from the airport. The resort is set in mature gardens by the tranquil green hills and reflects a subtle blend of contemporary and cultural influences with architectural influences from both Cham Pa Kingdom and Viet culture. The resort has a restaurant, open-air coffee shop, bar and open lobby/lounge. Facilities at the hotel include a swimming pool, gym, and spa with sauna, steam room and jacuzzi. Each of the 60 guest rooms and villas has a balcony or terrace, separate bath or shower, hairdryer, satellite television, safe, tea and coffee making facilities and minibar. Accommodation is in three storey building or one storey villas which look out on to the gardens, green hills surrounding.
Sanouva Hotel Saigon
This hotel in Downtown is a 4-minute walk from Bến Thành Market, 14 minutes’ walk from the War Remnants Museum and 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Relaxed, warmly decorated rooms come with minibars, free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, as well as safes, and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded rooms have sitting areas and/or extra living space; some offer separate living rooms. Room service is available. Kids age 11 and under stay at no extra cost with an adult.
Paradise Saigon Hotel
This modern hotel with a rounded corner tower is a 4-minute walk from Bến Thành Market, 1 km from Saigon Notre-Dame Basilica and 8 km from Tan Son Nhat International Airport. Bright rooms and suites include minibars, safes, flat-screen TVs and tea and coffeemaking equipment. Upgraded accommodations feature curved corner windows, and some have either marble floors or balconies with open-air tubs. There’s 24-hour room service. A top-floor restaurant with city views serves international and local cuisine, plus steak specialties and pizzas. There’s a cafe, a gym and a spa with a sauna, a hot tub and massages.
Steung Siem Reap Hotel
Steung Siem Reap Hotel, the charming 4-star french colonial style hotel is located right in the heart of Siem Reap. With only a minute to walk to iconic sites such as Old market, Wat Preah Prom Rath temple and the famous pub-street. The hotels location is the perfect place for every traveler. Steung Siem Reap Hotel provides a relaxing retreat from the temple and bustling town of Siem Reap with luxurious and specious and great services and facilities in a relax atmosphere with Cambodian hospitality and Angkorian charm.
Weather
The North of Vietnam is generally cooler than other South East Asian regions in the same longitude. It experiences two main distinct seasons. In winter months, the weather gets colder and colder from November to March and considerably warmer in April (a leap into summer). This is also time to observe much cloud and frequent drizzle. In the summer (from May to October), the whole region is quite hot. The Central Vietnam with two sub-regions, coastal lowlands and central highlands, can be seen as an in-between climatic area of the North and the South. The coastal strip is usually dry and hotter than the rest in the summer, as the Truong Son Mountains do not allow it to enjoy most rainfall of south-western monsoon (from April to October). Unprotected coasts in their turn, however, make it wet and colder than the rest in winter-monsoon season (from November to March). Also, storms and typhoons strike this area more frequently than the northern coasts in summer months (from July to November). The South of Vietnam, merely 8 degrees north of the Equator, is typical of humid tropical climate which is excellent for growing rice. The region’s temperatures experience little variations in a year (around 27-32°C/80-90°F). There are two main seasons: the rainy and the dry. During the rainy/monsoon season (from May to November), downpours are expected to happen nearly every afternoon, resulting in occasional street flooding in and around Saigon. In the dry season, it is hot from late February to April then slightly cooler when first downpours come. Ho Chi Minh city (Saigon) enjoys rather equitable tropical climate with high humidity all year round. December to March is said to be the most pleasant time to hit this region’s center.
Money
Vietnam’s currency is dong issued by State Bank of Vietnam. Abbreviated form: “VND” before the amount or “d” after the amount. Small denominations include VND 200; 500; 1000; 2000; 5000 in both coin and paper notes though coin is more popular. Bigger denominations include VND 10,000; 20,000; 50,000; 100,000; 200,000; 500,000 in both polymer and normal paper notes. Generally, all major currencies can be converted into dong without any hassle but American dollar is normally much more preferred. It is wise to cash your traveler cheques into US dollar in Vietcombank or other major local banks before jumping into anywhere. You may be charged 0.5 to 2% commission for this, still much lower than in black market. Also, it is important to make sure that any note you take do not have any tear or look too worn, as it is possible to pass them to no one again. It is strongly recommended that you do not equip yourself with lots of cash, neither dollar nor dong. In Vietnam now, it is much easier for you to access your money almost everywhere and any time in Hanoi, Saigon or other major cities through an extensive ATM network. It is, therefore, important to check whether your credit card company has any ATM access in Vietnam in advance.
Electricity
In Vietnam the standard voltage is 220 V. The standard frequency is 50 Hz. The power sockets that are used are of type A (Japan) / C (Europe) and G (UK)
Visas
Visas on arrival are available at both Vietnam and Cambodia international airports. Two’s a Crowd can provide more information on the process and required documentation and costs.
